The Callback

David Collins and Shane Dundas met at acting school almost forty years ago, and have worked together as comedy duo The Umbilical Brothers ever since. In this episode, the pair discuss the formative assignments that shaped their comedy style, their thoughts on stretching and rehearsing, and discover the reason they work so well together. Follow The Umbilical Brothers on Instagram @umbilicalbrothersFollow David Collins on Instagram @yesdavidcollinsFollow Claire Hooper on Instagram @theclairehooper Other ways to follow the #MICF funnies: Facebook: / melbournecomedy Instagram: / melbcomedyfestival TikTok: / melbcomedyfestivalYouTube: / TheMelbComedyFestJoin our mailing list: https://micf26.au/mailinglist Thanks to OPPO for supporting this podcast. For more, head to https://www.oppo.com/au/  

Maddy Weeks first fell in love with comedy at 17 years old, when David Quirk came to town with the Melbourne Comedy Festival Roadshow. 11 years later, Maddy had the ultimate full circle moment, when they found themself performing with David on the Melbourne Comedy Festival Roadshow. In this episode, the pair talk about David's unique choice of CD merch, what it's like doing comedy in a regional town, and how to fall back in love with comedy after burning out. Follow Maddy Weeks on Instagram @maddyyweeksFollow David Quirk on Instagram @dedbeetFollow Claire Hooper on Instagram @theclairehooper Other ways to follow the #MICF funnies: Facebook: / melbournecomedy Instagram: / melbcomedyfestival TikTok: / melbcomedyfestivalYouTube: / TheMelbComedyFestJoin our mailing list: https://micf26.au/mailinglist Thanks to OPPO for supporting this podcast. For more, head to https://www.oppo.com/au/  

Georgie Carroll and Noah Szto have a few things in common - including that they're both comedians and medical professionals. In this episode, the pair discuss whether you can work in comedy and medicine at the same time, how both industries are different, and reveal the truth behind the stories they tell on stage. Follow Georgie Carroll on Instagram @nurse_georgie_carrollFollow Noah Szto on Instagram @nozzystuffFollow Claire Hooper on Instagram @theclairehooper Other ways to follow the #MICF funnies: Facebook: / melbournecomedy Instagram: / melbcomedyfestival TikTok: / melbcomedyfestivalYouTube: / TheMelbComedyFestJoin our mailing list: https://micf26.au/mailinglist Thanks to OPPO for supporting this podcast. For more, head to https://www.oppo.com/au/  

Aussie comedy legends and longtime mates Daniel Connell and Luke Heggie have come a long way since they met - from humble beginnings handing out flyers for their Comedy Zone show in 2011, to sell-out tours across Australia. In this episode, Daniel and Luke express their deep hatred for flyering, explain what drives them to write a new show each year, and give us an insight into what their friendship means to them. Follow Daniel Connell on Instagram @daniel_connell_comedyFollow Luke Heggie on Instagram @heggielukeFollow Claire Hooper on Instagram @theclairehooper Other ways to follow the #MICF funnies: Facebook: / melbournecomedy Instagram: / melbcomedyfestival TikTok: / melbcomedyfestivalYouTube: / TheMelbComedyFestJoin our mailing list: https://micf26.au/mailinglist Thanks to OPPO for supporting this podcast. For more, head to https://www.oppo.com/au/

Sez and Gabbi Bolt have a lot in common - they're both musical comedians who found a new audience making online videos during lockdown, only to be welcomed back to the comedy world branded as 'influencers'. In this episode, Sez and Gabbi share the story of the article that connected them, what it's like being the only musical comedian on a lineup, and the difference between online and on stage comedy.   Follow Sez on Instagram @sez.com.auFollow Gabbi Bolt on Instagram @gabbiboltofficial Other ways to follow the #MICF funnies: Facebook: / melbournecomedy Instagram: / melbcomedyfestival TikTok: / melbcomedyfestivalYouTube: / TheMelbComedyFestJoin our mailing list: https://micf26.au/mailinglist Thanks to OPPO for supporting this podcast. For more, head to https://www.oppo.com/au/