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EPISODE · Mar 11, 2026 · 25 MIN

From the seats to the stage with Maddy Weeks and David Quirk

from The Callback · host Melbourne International Comedy Festival

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 @maddyyweeks Follow David Quirk on Instagram @dedbeet 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/  

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/

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