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EPISODE · Apr 8, 2026 · 27 MIN

The advice that changed everything with Pete Helliar and Rowan Thambar

from The Callback · host Melbourne International Comedy Festival

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/

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 @pjhelliarFollow 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/

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