The Callback

Ten years ago, something happened that no one could ever have predicted - comedians Rhys Nicholson and Zoë Coombs Marr got legally married on the Festival Club stage. In this episode, the pair discuss how the idea came to be, what their real-life partners thought of the nuptials, and what the wedding was really about.   Follow Rhys Nicholson on Instagram @rhysnicholson Follow Zoë Coombs Marr on Instagram @zoecoombsmarr Follow Claire Hooper on Instagram @theclairehooper Other ways to follow the #MICF funnies: Facebook: / melbournecomedy Instagram: / melbcomedyfestival TikTok: / melbcomedyfestival YouTube: / TheMelbComedyFest Join our mailing list: https://micf26.au/mailinglist Thanks to OPPO for supporting this podcast. For more, head to https://www.oppo.com/au/

These days, Ivan Aristeguieta is a beloved award-winning comedian, but 20 years ago, he was just a budding Venezuelan comedian who became obsessed with watching clips from Rove Live, hosted by Rove McManus. Years later, Ivan found himself on a reboot on Rove's show, and they're here today to tell the tale. In this episode, the pair discuss the trials and tribulations of live TV gigs, how to maintain community over competition, and why Australian comedians are so nice. Follow Ivan Aristeguieta on Instagram @ivancomedy Follow Rove McManus on Instagram @rovemcmanus Follow Claire Hooper on Instagram @theclairehooper Other ways to follow the #MICF funnies: Facebook: / melbournecomedy Instagram: / melbcomedyfestival TikTok: / melbcomedyfestival YouTube: / TheMelbComedyFest Join our mailing list: https://micf26.au/mailinglist Thanks to OPPO for supporting this podcast. For more, head to https://www.oppo.com/au/

Pete Helliar thinks he met Rowan Thambar while working together on The Project - what he doesn't remember is judging the Class Clowns National Grand Final that Rowan was a finalist in years earlier. Rowan remembers it clear as day, as well as the life-changing advice that Pete gave him after the show. In this episode, the pair discuss their time working together on The Project, what it feels like working with the comedians you once simply admired, and why you shouldn't wear sunglasses on stage. Follow Pete Helliar on Instagram @pjhelliar Follow Rowan Thambar on Instagram @rowanthambar_ Follow Claire Hooper on Instagram @theclairehooper Other ways to follow the #MICF funnies: Facebook: / melbournecomedy Instagram: / melbcomedyfestival TikTok: / melbcomedyfestival YouTube: / TheMelbComedyFest Join our mailing list: https://micf26.au/mailinglist Thanks to OPPO for supporting this podcast. For more, head to https://www.oppo.com/au/

Every great comedian has one gig that haunts them forever. For rising comedy superstar Bron Lewis, that gig occurred several years ago when she bombed spectacularly in front of radio presenter and comedy legend, Nick Cody. Thankfully, he doesn't quite remember it the way she does. In this episode, the pair discuss how they got their starts, the joys of corporate comedy, and share the horror gigs they'll never forget.  Follow Nick Cody on Instagram @thenickcody  Follow Bron Lewis on Instagram @bronlewiscomedy  Follow Claire Hooper on Instagram @theclairehooper Other ways to follow the #MICF funnies: Facebook: / melbournecomedy Instagram: / melbcomedyfestival TikTok: / melbcomedyfestival YouTube: / TheMelbComedyFest Join our mailing list: https://micf26.au/mailinglist Thanks to OPPO for supporting this podcast. For more, head to https://www.oppo.com/au/

Lizzy Hoo and Kushi Venkatesh met in 2023 at the Class Clowns National Grand Final, and despite the fact they were host and competitor, they've been friends ever since. In this episode, the pair discuss the interests that brought them together, outfit choices on stage, and the advice Lizzy gave Kushi all those years ago that she's finally taken on board. Follow Lizzy Hoo on Instagram @lizzyhoo Follow Kushi Venkatesh on Instagram @kushi.venkatesh Follow Claire Hooper on Instagram @theclairehooper Other ways to follow the #MICF funnies: Facebook: / melbournecomedy Instagram: / melbcomedyfestival TikTok: / melbcomedyfestival YouTube: / TheMelbComedyFest Join our mailing list: https://micf26.au/mailinglist Thanks to OPPO for supporting this podcast. For more, head to https://www.oppo.com/au/