Aussie Comedian, Podcaster, Actor & Writer
Ash Williams is, amongst other things, an actor, podcaster, comedian, host and writer. Born in Australia, he left for Los Angeles in 2012 to pursue a career as an actor and stand up comic. Ash has landed guest roles in shows like Anger Management, The Exes and You're The Worst.
Ash on Instagram:
@ashwilliams1
Ash's Podcast:
The Ash Williams Show
Verbatim from the transcripts — each quote links to the moment.
“I said, mate, you didn't get me a large.”
“First things first, you shouldn't— once you saw offense, you should have thrown that in the bin. I'm not even joking. People think I'm joking. Throw it in the bin.”
“It's just the most dangerous spirit and shot of all time because it's just so yummy.”
“I think it's just an easy get out of jail free card when you're having lots of sex and you might be cheating on your partner or wife and then you're like, oh no, I've got a sex addiction. I'm like, that's just a fucking cop-out.”
“No, man, I was 7— I was 18, like We, you know, caught up a few more times. I should have caught up with her more because she was so beautiful, like far out.”
“You know what's going to happen if 97 goes to a wine bar? You're going to lose your virginity to a 90-year-old.”
“No, I'm more of a storyteller anyway, you know. I've got, um, obviously jokes in the stories, but the storeys themselves, they're pretty hard to replicate.”
“I would be the best prostitute. I would be so rich.”
Should you open mail that might contain a fine?
Throw offense/fine-looking mail straight in the bin without opening it if you can get away with it (i.e., if you're not a homeowner/parent with legal obligations), since opening it just creates stress.
How should someone approach losing their virginity if they feel 'behind'?
Don't romanticise it too much — just focus on getting it done, be open to opportunities when they arise ('hitting it over the bleachers'), and don't put excessive pressure on timing.
Is nightclubbing or a wine bar better for a young guy trying to meet someone?
Nightclubs create more unpredictable, exciting nights with higher potential for spontaneous connections, whereas wine bars are calmer and may suit older or more confident people better.
Is it okay to mix friendship and business deals?
Friendship and business can coexist, but you shouldn't be too precious — if a business arrangement doesn't work out, the friendship should still survive; people who can't separate the two need to grow up.
What's a good way to collaborate with other comedians on material?
Ash suggests simply catching up with comedian friends in cafes or shared spaces and talking through bits out loud — the act of voicing an idea to someone else often helps you finish or improve it yourself, regardless of whether the other person directly contributes.
How do comedians turn personal experiences into usable material?
Ash filters real-life situations by asking himself whether he would actually tell the story on stage; experiences remain good material up until a certain point (e.g., just before paid sex), after which he feels it loses comedic value and he pulls back.
Ash recounts borrowing a friend's large black Mack truck while living in LA in 2012, running a red light while rushing to a job, and later seeing a hilarious photo of himself grinning as he blew through the light with a big mop of blond hair.
Ash tells the story of being one of the last virgins in his friend group at 18, feeling pressured after his friend Dan lost his virginity, then meeting a girl named Erin at a venue called Silvers who initiated things, leading to them having sex a few nights later; he still occasionally runs into her at a petrol station.
Ash recalls a stressful memory of being told five years prior that he was being audited after getting a good tax return, then describes a recent scare when his accountant's office texted him only to clarify it was sent to the 'wrong Ash' by mistake.
Ash describes drinking white wine on a wine tour, throwing full wine bottles and engaging in other unspecified bad behavior, resulting in police being called and him being handcuffed to the bus.
Ash Williams describes building his topless-waiter/stripper booking business, Hot Under the Collar, including staffing issues with an employee named Steve, and eventually selling the business for $15,000 to a man named Tommy, who ran it into the ground within six months.
Ash recounts being contacted via Model Mayhem by a man named Garen about 'companionship' work, meeting a client named Jenny for a paid $800 date, and ultimately declining a lucrative weekend booking because he felt sleeping with clients for money would cross a line and ruin the story's comedic value.
Drawn from the episode transcripts.
Ash says he was 18 and had been one of the last virgins among his friends; after his friend Dan lost his virginity first, Ash felt urgency and went to a venue called Silvers, where a girl named Erin approached him and they had sex a couple of nights later (chunks e546-c15 to e546-c20).
From episode 546→Ash tells producer Mason ('Mr. 97') not to romanticise the moment too much, to just 'get it done,' consider a haircut, and be open to opportunities ('hitting it over the bleachers') rather than putting excess pressure on it (chunks e546-c13 to e546-c18).
From episode 546→He ran Hot Under the Collar, a topless-waiter and stripper booking business based in South Melbourne on a month-to-month lease, which he eventually sold for $15,000.
From episode 483→Through a site called Model Mayhem, he was contacted by a man named Garen about 'companionship' work (linked to the casting pipeline for the TV show Gigolos), did one $800 non-sexual date with a client named Jenny, but turned down a $3,000 weekend booking because he felt it would cross a line that wasn't good for his comedy material.
From episode 483→During a sketchy LA photo shoot with an older man he met off Craigslist, Ash became convinced the massage oil being applied to him was poisoned, texted a friend a dramatic 'goodbye' message, and then fell asleep from exhaustion rather than any actual poisoning.
From episode 483→He had received two warnings and was on the verge of a third; instead of being let go in disgrace, he was paid out a redundancy-style lump sum of around $18,000–$19,000, which he used to fund a move to Los Angeles.
From episode 459→Ash bought a small (43 sq m) off-the-plan unit in Windsor on his father's advice. His dad secretly sold his own matching unit before completion without telling Ash, costing Ash money since he was locked in via the first home buyers grant; his dad later paid him $5,000 in compensation and asked him not to tell his brothers.
From episode 459→He advises not to ask for a talent role when you've just started as a producer or assistant—build trust first, keep showing up, and only share your bigger ambitions with a trusted mentor rather than talent you've just met.
From episode 459→Mentioned on 20 episodes Ashwasn’t on.
Josh mentions arguing with Ash Williams, used as an example of his tendency to end up in friendly arguments with guests.
Referenced jokingly as a previous frequent guest who has allegedly refused to return to the show.
Referenced as someone Josh had an on-show conversation with about trying a sauna for the first time.
Podcaster discussed and criticized by Shannon and the hosts, with jokes about getting him to respond to the show.
A fellow podcaster who repeatedly declines to appear on the show, prompting speculation about a falling out.
Fellow podcaster discussed for his Patreon strategy of posting his most explicit content there.
A comedian friend who was the subject of several Phone Hacks pranks, including a fake coke tweet and sneaking into a tennis club.
A mutual friend mentioned who also ran his own stripping-related company that pivoted into activations/events.
Mentioned as someone who may have copied the 'simultaneous sip' bit; also referenced regarding closing bank accounts to avoid paying money.
Every episode featuring Ash Williams on The Daily Talk Show.
Ash Williams joined Tommy Jackett and Josh Janssen on Episode 546 (14 December 2019) — "First Times With Ash Williams". Ash Williams is back! We chat about firsts, Melbourne vs Sydney and Ash's 2020 predictions.
Ash Williams joined Tommy Jackett and Josh Janssen on Episode 483 (11 October 2019) — "Ash Williams And The Poisonous Massage Oil". Ash Williams joins us for Weekend Banter! We chat about how Ash went from topless waiting to a promo company, almost killed by massage oil, and how he almost became an escort.
Ash Williams joined Tommy Jackett and Josh Janssen on Episode 459 (17 September 2019) — "Late Night With Ash Williams". Ash Williams is back!! We chat about Ash's new housemate, how to sell second hand items on Gumtree, how to lose weight, how great 2012 was, and why you would consider paying a fine.
Ash Williams joined Tommy Jackett and Josh Janssen on Episode 316 (1 April 2019) — "Pillow Talk With Ash Williams". we're joined by Ash Williams. Ash is an Australian comedian, podcaster, host, actor and writer. We discuss: - A round of apologies - Champagne and a foot fetish - Jumping the fence during Melbourne cup week - Ash's brand deals - A Seth Godin impersonation - Owing $2000 USD - How to really us...