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Melbourne International Comedy Festival
Comedy
Edinburgh
Oppo
Daniel Connell
Luke Heggie
Live Performance
Internet
Sammy J
Aboriginal Comedy All-Stars
Adapting To Online Audience
Claire Hooper
Roadshow

Comedy moments from the comedians of the moment. Hosted by Claire Hooper.

Proudly brought to you by the Melbourne International Comedy Festival and OPPO.

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Latest Episodes

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 quit... more

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, outfi... more

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 th... more

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 Me... more

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Maddy Weeks
Comedian
Self
Episode: From the seats to the stage with Maddy Weeks and David Quirk
David Quirk
Comedian
Self
Episode: From the seats to the stage with Maddy Weeks and David Quirk
Noah Szto
Student doctor, comedian
Episode: Laughter and medicine with Georgie Carroll and Noah Szto
Georgie Carroll
Nurse and comedian
Episode: Laughter and medicine with Georgie Carroll and Noah Szto
Daniel Connell
Stand-up comedian
Self-employed
Episode: From flyering to friendship with Daniel Connell and Luke Heggie
Luke Heggie
Stand-up comedian
Self-employed
Episode: From flyering to friendship with Daniel Connell and Luke Heggie
Gabbi Bolt
Comedian and musician, often combining music and comedy
Episode: Internet or IRL with Sez and Gabbi Bolt
Janty Blair
Deadly Funny winner, comedian
Aboriginal comedy community
Episode: The phone call that changed everything with Janty Blair and Wes Snelling
Wes Snelling
Comedian, producer
Aboriginal Comedy All-Stars
Episode: The phone call that changed everything with Janty Blair and Wes Snelling

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Claire Hooper
Host of The Callback; frequently guides conversations with fellow comedians about career-defining moments, festival life, and the craft of performance.

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 13 ratings
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From the seats to the stage with Maddy Weeks and David Quirk
Q: What was it like being on the roadshow as a teenager and driving to open mics later?
They recount the long drives to Canberra for open mics, the grind of early career, and how those experiences shaped their approach to performing.
Horsing around with Sammy J
Q: What moment did you want to talk about?
Sammy J chooses the 2008 horse-dance memory and the broader Storybook project as a focal point, using it to illustrate how early risks, collaboration, and theatricality helped shape his career and the dynamic between him and Claire Hooper.

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What is The Callback about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A witty, conversation-driven series with a strong emphasis on career-defining moments in stand-up, roadshows, festival life, and the evolving dynamics of the comedy scene. Across recent episodes, listeners hear intimate anecdotes from well-known Australian comics about early breakthroughs, collaboration, long-running friendships, and the trade-offs between touring, writing, and family life. The show often centers on festival circuits, audience engagement, and the interplay between online presence and live performance, offering behind-the-scenes glimpses into the industry, mentorship, and the personal stakes of staying creative over years in the field. Notable strengths include a warm, veteran host guiding revealing stories, a steady stream ... more

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Recent guests on The Callback include:

1. Maddy Weeks
2. David Quirk
3. Noah Szto
4. Georgie Carroll
5. Daniel Connell
6. Luke Heggie
7. Gabbi Bolt
8. Janty Blair

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