by George Stamkoski — Roving Eye Reporter
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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July 26, 2026
<p><strong>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.</strong></p><p> </p><p>Presented by George Stamkoski — Roving Eye Reporter</p><p> </p><p>Part of the What’s Funny? series recorded backstage at the 2026 Melbourne International Comedy Festival.</p><p> </p><p>www.comedyfestival.com.au/browse-shows/desmond-little/</p><p> </p><p>Themes: risk / instinct / reading the room</p>
July 19, 2026
<p><strong>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.</strong></p><p> </p><p>Presented by George Stamkoski — Roving Eye Reporter</p><p> </p><p>Part of the What’s Funny? series recorded backstage at the 2026 Melbourne International ComedyFestival.</p><p> </p><p>www.comedyfestival.com.au/browse-shows/full-of-grace/</p><p> </p><p>Themes: Play / clown state / child imagination</p>
July 12, 2026
<p>One-woman showstopper Sarah Francis discusses being spiritual, conjuring up oddball characters to share vulnerabilities while finding magic in uncertainty, silliness and chaos.</p><p> </p><p>Presented by George Stamkoski — Roving Eye Reporter</p><p> </p><p>Part of the What’s Funny? series recorded backstage at the 2026 Melbourne International Comedy Festival.</p><p><br></p><p>www.comedyfestival.com.au/browse-shows/psycho-or-psychic/</p><p> </p><p>Themes: vulnerability / uncertainty / everyday magic</p>
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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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