Cameron James is Giving Up on Being the “Cool Guy”
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Wil sits down with comedian, writer, and actor Cameron James fresh off the wrap party for Gruen. Dusty, and fuelled by vanilla coke and salad sandwiches they navigate their hangovers to dive deep into the craft of acting, sharing how a secret exercise trick from Nash Edgerton unlocked a character for a big audition, and what it's really like starring alongside Anne Edmonds and Kitty Flanagan in Bad Company. Cameron opens up about letting go of the need to be "the cool guy" on stage, embracing vulnerability, and finding power in weaponisng his own insecurities. Plus, Wil reflects on how his time on Taskmaster reconnected him with pure silliness, and the pair unpack everything from streaming glitches and 15 years of free Stan to nonna pasta recipes and the genius of live performance. LINKS Follow @iamcameronjames on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/iamcameronjames/ . Get tickets to Cameron's 'Tiny Tour' https://tr.ee/GwZ3z9 . Stream The Killings at Parrish Station on Stan https://www.stan.com.au/watch/the-killings-at-parrish-station . Watch 'Bad Company' on ABC iView https://iview.abc.net.au/show/bad-company . Listen to Ben Jenkins' episode of Wilosophy about The Killings at Parrish Station https://omny.fm/shows/everyone-relax/ben-jenkins-killings-at-parrish-station-stan. Listen to Daniel Sloss' episode of Wilosophy where he talks about how many divorce papers he's signed https://omny.fm/shows/everyone-relax/wilosophy-daniel-sloss-is-still-bitter . CREDITS Host: Wil Anderson Guest: Cameron James Executive Producer & Editor: Elise Cooper Video Producer: Michael Campbell Listen to more great podcasts at https://www.listnr.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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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 For more great podcasts head to https://www.listnr.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
