What’s Funny?

George Stamkoski — Roving Eye Reporter
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At the 2026 Melbourne International Comedy Festival, Roving Eye Reporter George Stamkoski headed backstage to ask comedians one deceptively simple question: "What’s funny?" Twenty-two performers. A different answer each time. A series of candid post-show conversations about comedy, creativity, audiences and the art of making people laugh. Follow the series for regular episode updates, bonus content and special compilation editions. Hosted by George Stamkoski — Roving Eye Reporter

  1. 1d ago

    Chris Marlton — Desmond Little

    Chris Marlton, whose alter ego Desmond Little steals the stand-up spotlight, discusses the art of risk-taking improvisation, trusting instinct, and why comedy remains one of the few art forms that defies formula.   Presented by George Stamkoski — Roving Eye Reporter   Part of the What’s Funny? series recorded backstage at the 2026 Melbourne International Comedy Festival.   www.comedyfestival.com.au/browse-shows/desmond-little/   Themes: risk / instinct / reading the room

    Chris Marlton — Desmond Little

  2. Jul 19

    Andrea Barello — Full of Grace

    San Francisco-based Italian clown and priest performer Andrea Barello discusses the funny side of religion, audience confessions and rediscovering the creative freedom many of us leave behind in Childhood.   Presented by George Stamkoski — Roving Eye Reporter   Part of the What’s Funny? series recorded backstage at the 2026 Melbourne International ComedyFestival.   www.comedyfestival.com.au/browse-shows/full-of-grace/   Themes: Play / clown state / child imagination

    Andrea Barello — Full of Grace

  3. Jul 12

    Sarah Francis — Psycho or Psychic?

    One-woman showstopper Sarah Francis discusses being spiritual, conjuring up oddball characters to share vulnerabilities while finding magic in uncertainty, silliness and chaos.   Presented by George Stamkoski — Roving Eye Reporter   Part of the What’s Funny? series recorded backstage at the 2026 Melbourne International Comedy Festival. www.comedyfestival.com.au/browse-shows/psycho-or-psychic/   Themes: vulnerability / uncertainty / everyday magic

    Sarah Francis — Psycho or Psychic?

  4. Jun 29

    Luke Rocca — Spineless

    Luke Rocca discusses bad backs, being talked about on the Cheap Seats and the guilty pleasure of turning the larger-than-life characters in his life into comic characters.   Presented by George Stamkoski — Roving Eye Reporter   Part of the What’s Funny? series recorded backstage at the 2026 Melbourne International Comedy Festival.   www.comedyfestival.com.au/browse-shows/spineless/   Themes: surprise / physicality / silly edge

    Luke Rocca — Spineless

  5. Jun 21

    Anthony Locascio — The Divine Comedy

    Former bored insolvency lawyer Anthony Locascio discusses personal heartbreak, the healing power of faith and why stand-up can illuminate truths that lie hidden beneath the laughter. Presented by George Stamkoski — Roving Eye Reporter   Part of the What’s Funny? series recorded backstage at the 2026 Melbourne International Comedy Festival.   www.comedyfestival.com.au/browse-shows/anthony-locascio-the-divine-comedy/   Themes: truth / thought / art beyond laughs

    Anthony Locascio — The Divine Comedy

  6. Jun 14

    Maitreyi Karanth — Maitriarchy

    Personal revolutionary Maitreyi Karanth discusses midlife reinvention, the funny side of everyday moments and why humour doesn’t always translate between one culture and another.   Presented by George Stamkoski — Roving Eye Reporter   Part of the What’s Funny? series recorded backstage at the 2026 Melbourne International Comedy Festival.   www.comedyfestival.com.au/browse-shows/maitriarchy/   Themes: life / reinvention / everyday humour

    Maitreyi Karanth — Maitriarchy

  7. Jun 8

    Nick Abrahams — The Accidental Lawyer

    Lawyer, comedian and former Warner Bros executive Nick Abrahams discusses truth, career accidents and why the funniest insights are the ones everyone in the audience recognises. Presented by George Stamkoski — Roving Eye Reporter   Part of the What's Funny? series recorded backstage at the 2026 Melbourne International Comedy Festival.   www.comedyfestival.com.au/browse-shows/the-accidental-lawyer/   Themes: recognition / truth / palatable insight

    Nick Abrahams — The Accidental Lawyer

  8. Jun 2

    Leon Filewood — Holding Space

    Torres Strait Islander, ex-lawyer and Moose Award winner Leon Filewood discusses misdirection, empathy and how the best jokes often lead audiences somewhere they never expected to go.   Presented by George Stamkoski — Roving Eye Reporter   Part of the What's Funny? series recorded backstage at the 2026 Melbourne International Comedy Festival.   www.comedyfestival.com.au/browse-shows/holding-space/   Themes: truth / misdirection / empathy

    Leon Filewood — Holding Space
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At the 2026 Melbourne International Comedy Festival, Roving Eye Reporter George Stamkoski headed backstage to ask comedians one deceptively simple question: "What’s funny?" Twenty-two performers. A different answer each time. A series of candid post-show conversations about comedy, creativity, audiences and the art of making people laugh. Follow the series for regular episode updates, bonus content and special compilation editions. Hosted by George Stamkoski — Roving Eye Reporter

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  • Creator
    George Stamkoski — Roving Eye Reporter
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    18
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © George Stamkoski — Roving Eye Reporter
  • Show Website
    What’s Funny?