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Comedian, podcaster, author and three-time-election-runner Alex Dyson has lived a big full life since his last appearance on the show.
In this episode, Wil and Alex tackle what happens when you decide to run for parliament as an independent, and what it feels like when local political rivals (and comedy peers) miss the memo entirely. They dive deep into the double-edged sword of comedy and political discourse, examining why online algorithms thrive on outrage, why modern outrage culture makes everyone feel shitty, and how to navigate maintaining a positive campaign when the political landscape rewards mudslinging.
Plus, Alex opens up about writing his novel The Apocalypse and Other Mild Inconveniences, the imposter syndrome that comes with a high-profile creative life, and the heavy reality check of sharing a room with a Syrian refugee after complaining about creative burnt-out.
They also cover:
The regional-city divide: Why farmers actually care about climate change, the brutal reality of regional childcare deserts, and what Southwest Victoria really needs.

Life on the road: Planning a 10-year anniversary 5-day rave tour across Australia with Matt Okine, memories of early-2000s triple j, and the art of predicting the future for the Black Eyed Peas.

The Matt and Alex Podcast: Rebranding the show and working with your best mate
The search for common ground: Why identifying 90% of what we have in common is the only way forward and asking "when is enough enough?" in your career.

A thoughtful, nostalgic, and hilarious conversation about ambition, community, staying true to your values, and learning how to say yes to life, even when you feel totally unprepared.
LINKS
Watch Matt's Dave Hughes Yourself Parody on Instagram
Hear Matt Okine's full Dave Hughes Yourself parody on "The Last Episode of All Day Breakfast.
Listen to Matt and Alex the podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/7iYcztiolQpgTVaYIFeE7H?si=c98cf8025b2145a9 .
Get tickets to 5 Raves in 5 Days https://5raves5days.com.au/ .
Buy The Apocalypse and Other Mild Inconveniences by Alex Dyson https://bit.ly/4zfLqJw .
Follow @aedyson on Instagram
Follow @matt.and.alex on Instagram
Read 'Fire Country' by Victor Steffensen https://www.booktopia.com.au/fire-country-victor-steffensen/book/9781741177268.html
Check out The Comedy Republic https://www.comedyrepublic.com.au/ .
CREDITS
Host: Wil Anderson
Guest: Alex Dyson
Executive Producer and Editor: Elise Cooper
Video and Social Lead: Michael Campbell

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Smack your lips and get ready to tuck into a fresh dish of TOFOP!
We're covering Robert Pattinson's Chris Hansen, Cockney Dave Hughes, A 9 year old cover-band, Charlie's trip to Montreal and pitching a straight-white-male horror flick that people don't know they need.
LINKS
Watch the trailer for PRIMETIME starring Robert Pattinson https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5fHXyqQOKL8
Listen to Dave Hughes on Wilosophy S4 Ep 36 https://tr.ee/ANzwGz .
Join Wil's mailing list at https://arep.co/m/wil-anderson .
Join TOFOP mailing list at the bottom of this page https://everyonerelax.co/?s=mailing+list .
CREDITS
Hosts: Charlie Clausen & Wil Anderson
Executive Producer & Editor: Elise Cooper
Video & Social Producer: Michael Campbell
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Finals fever is here and your team's not in it — so who do you back? Wil and Charlie dive into the strange loyalties that surface in the final weeks, the West Coast/Freo rivalry dilemma, wildcard weekend chaos, and why Brisbane are the Muppet Show of AFL (and we mean that as a compliment). New episode out now in the Everyone Relax feed! 🏉
LINKS
Get in touch 2guys1cupAFL@gmail.com
Follow @everyone.relax on Insta https://www.instagram.com/everyone.relax/ .
Get more Everyone Relax on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/c/everyonerelax .
CREDITS
Hosts: Charlie Clausen & @officialwilanderson
Executive Producer & Editor: Elise Cooper
Video & Social Producer : Michael Campbell
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If you've been anywhere online with an interest in AI you'll have heard of author and activist Cory Doctorow. And if you haven't heard of him, you've almost definitely heard of the term he coined; "enshittification" - the glorious experience of platform decay in tech.
Corey joins the show ahead of a weekend of talks about his latest book The Reverse Centaur’s Guide to Life After AI: How to think about artificial intelligence before it's too late.
We dive deep into the mechanics of "enshittification," the damage of the power imbalance between tech conglomerates and people, the distrust of corporations and government bodies, and the blind trust of governments in these private companies who are taking our private information and making money off it.
Doctorow dismantles the corporate narrative that frames tech dominance as inevitable, explaining how market concentration strips dignity from workers, ruins consumer experiences, and cripples government regulation. From the "reverse centaur" dynamic of labor under automation to actionable operational security advice, Doctorow delivers an insightful, sharp, and hopeful roadmap for reclaiming control of our digital future.
Cory Doctorow appears at Sydney's Festival of Dangerous Ideas from 22-23 August and Now or Never on 25 August at Melbourne's The Capitol, presented by The Wheeler Centre. The Reverse Centaur's Guide to Life After AI published by Verso is available now.
LINKS
Buy 'The Reverse Centaur's Guide to AI: How To Think About Artificial Intelligence Before It's Too Late' by Cory Doctorow .
See Cory Doctorow at Festival of Dangerous Ideas in Sydney https://festivalofdangerousideas.com/program/enshittification/ .
See Cory at The Capitol in Melbourne presented by The Wheeler Centre https://www.wheelercentre.com/events-tickets/season-2026/cory-doctorow-enshittification
Follow Corey's writing on Medium at https://doctorow.medium.com/ .
Read more about the Electronic Frontier Foundation and their work at https://www.eff.org/ .
CREDITS
Host: Wil Anderson
Guest: Cory Doctorow
Executive Producer & Editor: Elise Cooper
Video Producer: Michael Campbell
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Whether you’re a day-one listener or jumping into the TOFOP universe for the very first time, this episode is the ultimate crash course in one of the podcast’s longest-running, most genuine obsessions: Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson.
Join Charlie and Wil as they dive deep into the vault to revisit where the obsession all began. From pitching bizarre multi-verse movie concepts starring The Rock and analysing his filmography, to breaking down his legendary Instagram cheat meals, work ethic, and the infamous broken driveway gate incident—this best-of compilation unpacks all the inside jokes and lore that have defined TOFOP for over a decade.
Expect deep cuts, ridiculous pitches, and a definitive answer to why two Australian guys just can't stop talking about the most electrifying man in sports entertainment.
In this episode:
Pitching The Rock remake (starring The Rock) from Episode 288: French Toast

The Rock's Body Swap Suggestion from Episode 229/233 High Quality Mindlessness
The Rock as the ultimate Hollywood Universe Maker Ep 216/220 Beyond Farts

The Rock convinced Charlie to buy shoes Ep 317/324 - A Little Rock In My Shoe

Everyone relax, hit follow, and enjoy the ride!
LINKS
Send us your letters or hypotheticals emailtofop@gmail.com
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CREDITS
Hosts: Wil Anderson & Charlie Clausen
Executive Producer & Editor: Elise Cooper
Video & Social Producer: Michael Campbell
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