In part two of our Biggest Swings series, Guy Davis and Charlie Clausen head back into the video store to dive into the late-90s/early-2000s era of Tom Cruise taking major risks.

The guys unpack Cruise’s raw, Oscar-nominated performance as misogynistic pickup artist Frank TJ Mackey in Paul Thomas Anderson’s sprawling ensemble drama Magnolia (1999). From the iconic "Seduce and Destroy" seminars to his improvised, emotionally intense confrontation with his dying father, they explore how Cruise completely shattered his clean-cut movie star image.

Then, they pivot to 2001's Vanilla Sky, reuniting Cruise with Jerry Maguire director Cameron Crowe for an unpredictable, non-linear mind-bend. Guy and Charlie discuss the risks of Cruise hiding his million-dollar smile under heavy prosthetics and a blank silicon mask, Jason Lee's scene-stealing best-friend energy, Kurt Russell's blue-collar psychiatrist, and whether the film successfully pulls off its high-concept sci-fi twists.

Are these Cruise's absolute best roles or just fascinatingly ambitious experiments? Tune in to find out, and join the boys next week as they wrap up the series with Collateral and Tropic Thunder.

LINKS

• Stream 'Magnolia' on HBO Max in Australia https://bit.ly/magnolia-hbo
• Rent 'Vanilla Sky' on Apple TV in Australia https://bit.ly/vanillasky-apple
• Catch up on Episode 1 of Tom Cruise's Biggest Swings - Born on the Fourth of July and Interview with The Vampire - LINK TBD
• Watch 'Tom Cruise's Most Honest Role' by The Back Focus https://bit.ly/tomcruise-honestrole
• Hear Guy Davis on The Movie Guide podcast: https://www.themovieguidepodcast.com/
• Follow @robertguydavis on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/robertguydavis/
• Check out @themovieguide podcast on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/themovieguidepod/
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CREDITS

Hosts: Charlie Clausen & Guy Davis
Executive Producer & Editor: Elise Cooper
Video & Social Producer: Michael Campbell

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What happens when comedy royalty sets an actual countdown timer before an interview begins? You end up with a conversation that sweeps across centuries, species, and continents.

In this delightful chat Wil sits down with the legendary Bill Bailey. Together, they explore the chaotic origins of Vaudeville in 15th-century France, the wild experience of buying a angry Eurasian eagle owl out of a Chinese restaurant, and how a brilliantly terrible heckle forced Bill to discover his true voice as a solo storyteller.

They also dig into the profound impact of parenthood, remaining endlessly curious in a "post-truth" world, the secret to surviving long-haul tours, awkward encounters with Sir Paul McCartney, and why performing live remains one of the ultimate human remedies for toil.

LINKS

• Buy tickets to Bill's VAUDEVILLEAN Tour across Australia https://www.billbailey.co.uk/live/
• Check out @billbaileyofficial on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/billbaileyofficial/
• Join Wil's mailing list at https://arep.co/m/wil-anderson .

CREDITS

Host: Wil Anderson
Guest: Bill Bailey
Executive Producer and Editor: Elise Cooper
Video and Social Lead: Michael Campbell

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In this monthly mailbag edition of TOFOP, Wil and Charlie dive deep into the listener inbox to settle pressing cultural debates and field some questionable unsolicited advice.

The guys unpack a listener’s pitch for an all-star Australian Comedians XI cricket team, debating whether Lano & Woodley opening the batting is a masterstroke or a recipe for double run-outs, before exploring the legendary "Kevin Bloody Wilson Wank Tank" in Kalgoorlie. Plus, a deep dive into Seattle's fish-chucking coffee culture, an overdue appreciation of Tom Holland’s Lip Sync Battle performance, a resident ethicist's offer, and an exhaustive (and exhausting) run of "influencer" wordplay.

Plus is is Karl Stefanovic buying views, and hypothesising a portal to change holidays (in Broome specifically) forever.

LINKS

• Listen to Rove's episode of Wilosophy https://bit.ly/4cm0r2J
• Send us your letters emailtofop@gmail.com
• Support the show on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/cw/everyonerelax
• 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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Zac Butters to the Bulldogs? Rory Lobb to the Saints? And did Geelong get robbed by a goal that should've stood? Wil Anderson and Charlie Clausen tear through the week's biggest AFL talking points in classic outrageous, deeply silly fashion. They unpack the Bulldogs' shock Butters play, what it means for Tim English, and Bevo's wild recruitment logic, plus the deals that kept Buku Khamis and Bartie Jones. Then it's Fremantle's stunning win over Geelong, the arc-decision controversy, Brisbane's terrifying ceiling, Adelaide's missed chance, and a "which player belongs where" round that somehow makes total sense

LINKS

• 2 Guys 1 Cup & Junktime Live https://tickets.avclive.com.au/outlet/event/acb11154-0e25-4637-9e83-ba88c3c22feb

• 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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In the premiere episode of Tom Cruise’s Biggest Swings - a special The Video Store miniseries leading up to the release of Cruise's new film DIGGER this October - hosts Charlie Clausen and Guy Davis dive into the enigma, and big career risks, of Hollywood’s most talked about movie star.

This episode breaks down Cruise's earliest and boldest departures from his top-gun movie-star archetype. Guy and Charlie review his raw, Oscar-nominated turn as disabled Vietnam veteran Ron Kovic in Oliver Stone’s Born on the Fourth of July (1989), as well as his widely debated, scene-stealing risk as the petulant, gothic vampire Lestat in Neil Jordan’s Interview with the Vampire (1994).

LINKS

• Rent 'Born On The Fourth Of July' on Amazon Prime https://bit.ly/born-prime .
• Stream 'Interview With The Vampire' on Stan in Australia https://bit.ly/interview-film
• Watch 'Tom Cruise's Most Honest Role' by The Back Focus https://bit.ly/tomcruise-honestrole
• Hear Guy Davis on The Movie Guide podcast: https://www.themovieguidepodcast.com/
• Follow @robertguydavis on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/robertguydavis/
• Check out @themovieguide podcast on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/themovieguidepod/
• Support Everyone Relax on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/everyonerelax
• Everyone Relax on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/everyone.relax/

CREDITS

Hosts: Charlie Clausen & Guy Davis
Executive Producer & Editor: Elise Cooper
Video & Social Producer: Michael Campbell

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It might shock you to know that The Dollop podcast host Dave Anthony has never done a Wilosophy episode before. For the uninitiated, Dave has been on more TOFOP/FOFOP episodes than we can count, and has been slogging it in the podcast space for even longer than Wil and Charlie.

Wil and Dave reflect on their early days as podcast pioneers, recalling a time when the medium was a raw, DIY audio space before becoming pseudo TV Shows with way worse pay.

They dive deep into the rising threat of AI to human creativity, and how it really can't replace the joy of creating something for ourselves. Like have you ever looked at something AI created and been in awe? Really? Dave also shares personal insights on his stand-up journey, from getting hooked on making people laugh and getting kicked out of mime camp, to his acclaimed show Hothead.

Plus, they chat about environmentalism, time travel, parenting, breaking down American exceptionalism through historical storytelling (cue The Dollop), and navigating modern grief.

LINKS

• See THE DOLLOP live in Australia in November https://www.dolloppodcast.com/tour.
• Listen to THE DOLLOP with Dave Anthony and Gareth Reynolds https://bit.ly/thedolloppod .
• Join Wil's mailing list at https://arep.co/m/wil-anderson .
• Follow Dave Anthony on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dave_anthony_/ .

CREDITS

Host: Wil Anderson
Guest: Dave Anthony
Executive Producer and Editor: Elise Cooper
Video and Social Lead: Michael Campbell

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It's another Hypothetical episode of TOFOP but before we get into it, Producer Elise needs to be bullied into changing a particularly bad behaviour, which leads Charlie to plead with the audience to help him learn how to beat his daughter at Connect Four.

Then we get into two big hypotheticals. The first involving a Freaky Friday Body Swap with Elon Musk and whether or not you'd confront a friend who sent you some weird photos, and then deleted them just as you saw them... specifically Charlie marrying his dog Rosebud.

LINKS

• Send us your hypotheticals at emailtofop@gmail.com
• Support the show on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/cw/everyonerelax

• 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 .
• Send us your letters emailtofop@gmail.com

CREDITS

Hosts: Charlie Clausen & Wil Anderson
Executive Producer & Editor: Elise Cooper
Video & Social Producer: Michael Campbell

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Join us for an AFL-adjacent review of the weekend's finals action!

We discuss Sydney's upset, Freo's massive flop, the unsightly yet undeniably talented Nick Watson, Tim English wanting what the heart wants, and, finally, we read your letters.

Key takeaways:

• Sydney Swans' surprising success and what it means for their fans.

• Fremantle's disappointing performance and the implications for their future.

• Hawthorn's box office players

• Speculation around the Crows' coach

• Trying to get a loved one into AFL

Timestamps:

00:00 Charlie Takes Credit for Swans Victory

03:04 Freo's Disastrous Loss & Hawthorn's Big Energy

08:29 Geelong vs. Carlton & Patrick Dangerfield

14:24 Swans' Impressive Win & Season Storyline

19:51 Bulldogs' Performance & Roster Depth

23:14 Tim English Sightings & Potential Trade Rumors

29:13 Semi-Finals Outlook & Freo's Dilemma

37:46 Chris Fagan and His Mum

41:22 Potential AFL Merch & Bevo's Bottom Boys

43:47 Michael: Feedback from a Richmond Fan

48:09 Jared: Geelong Gloating

49:59 Bill - Swans Influencer Fan Culture

52:51 Chris: Partner Conversions Failed

57:53 OUTRO and Wilosophy Recommendations

What's your biggest takeaway from the finals so far? Drop your thoughts in the comments!

Subscribe for weekly AFL breakdowns and more insights!

LINKS

• 2 Guys 1 Cup & Junktime Live https://tickets.avclive.com.au/outlet/event/acb11154-0e25-4637-9e83-ba88c3c22feb
• 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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#AFL #Finals2023 #2Guys1Cup

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