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The Billy T Award is one of the most prestigious honours a New Zealand comedian can win. Named after the legendary comedian Billy T James, this award celebrates the best emerging performer at each year’s Comedy Festival. Since 1997, the prize has been won by comedians that have gone on to become household names – including Taika Waititi, Jemaine Clement, Rose Matafeo and Dai Henwood On this season of Billy T' Billy, the New Zealand Herald is spotlighting this year’s nominees – Abby Howells, Gabby Anderson, Jack Ansett, Janaye Henry and Maria Williams - in conversation with previous Billy T and Fred Dagg award winner, as well as celebrating 30 years of the New Zealand International Comedy Festival. 

  1. 28/05/2025

    Handing the towel over: Lana Walters and 2025 winner Hoani Hotene

    For the last episode of the season, 2024 Billy T winner Lana Walters is joined by the 2025 winner Hoani Hotene. They discuss his victory, the themes of his show, and what he plans to do next - plus Lana's papal-themed handover of the title, and what it's like being a mother in comedy.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    39 min

  2. 06/05/2025

    Sketch, standup or improv? - with Brynley Stent, Donna Brookbanks and Eli Matthewson

    For the final episode of the season, Brynley Stent, Donna Brookbanks and Eli Matthewson are on the podcast to discuss their varied careers as comedians - including their team with the improv group, Snort, writing sketches for Jono and Ben and Funny Girls, and their careers as solo comedians. From memories of favourite sketches, the pros and cons of standup and social media, and a bit of Christchurch mall culture and New York education, this one has got it all.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    58 min

  3. 29/04/2025

    PowerPoints, kitchen auditions and reality TV with Jack Ansett, James Mustapic and Ray O'Leary

    This week, Jack Ansett, James Mustapic and Ray O'Leary are stepping out of the group chat and into the studio to talk about their experiences as Billy T nominees, bad experiences performing in front of family members, the pros and cons PowerPoints - and if Jack and Ray would ever follow James onto Celebrity Treasure Island.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    47 min

  4. 22/04/2025

    Women in comedy and working with Oscar nominees with Alice May Connolly, Johanna Cosgrove and Liv McKenzie

    This week,  Alice May Connolly, Johanna Cosgrove and Liv McKenzie are sitting down for a chat about the changing face of comedy and if it's improving for women, as well as discussing their on screen roles, working with big name actors, and their worst gigs.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    45 min

  5. 15/04/2025

    Inside Wellington comedy and the joys of twinning with Booth the Clown, Jak Darling and Lesa MacLeod-Whiting

    This week, it's the Wellington half of the 2025 Billy T Award nominees - clowning duo Booth the Clown & Jak Darling, and stand-up Lesa MacLeod-Whiting. They discuss the scene in Wellington, how they got into comedy, how they all met, and dig into the usual stories of strange gigs and advice.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    57 min

  6. 08/04/2025

    Viral comedy, strange gigs and open mic hot takes with David Stuart, Hoani Hotene and Itay Dom

    This week, the Auckland contingent of the 2025 Billy T Award nominees - David Stuart, Hoani Hotene and Itay Dom - gather on the podcast to their nominated shows, thoughts on the Auckland comedy scene and open mic nights, viral comedy, jobs outside of comedy, and their strangest ever gigs.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    54 min

  7. 01/04/2025

    Gala hosts past and present unite - with Hayley Sproull, Rhys Mathewson, and Pax Assadi

    The Comedy Festival is right around the corner, so to get us all in the mood, the first episode of the new season has the 2025 Comedy Gala host Hayley Sproull getting insights and advice from former hosts, Pax Assadi and Rhys Mathewson.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    55 min

  8. 28/05/2024

    Abby Howells and 2024 winner Lana Walters

    In this special one-off bonus episode, 2023 winner Abby Howells hands over the yellow towel to 2024 winner, Lana Walters. They discuss their experiences winning and the aftermath, their writing and standup processes, how Abby has found winning the award, what Lana has found being a new mum and a standup, and how still needs to change for women in comedy.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    50 min
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À propos

The Billy T Award is one of the most prestigious honours a New Zealand comedian can win. Named after the legendary comedian Billy T James, this award celebrates the best emerging performer at each year’s Comedy Festival. Since 1997, the prize has been won by comedians that have gone on to become household names – including Taika Waititi, Jemaine Clement, Rose Matafeo and Dai Henwood On this season of Billy T' Billy, the New Zealand Herald is spotlighting this year’s nominees – Abby Howells, Gabby Anderson, Jack Ansett, Janaye Henry and Maria Williams - in conversation with previous Billy T and Fred Dagg award winner, as well as celebrating 30 years of the New Zealand International Comedy Festival. 

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    The New Zealand Herald
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  • Années d’activité
    2021 - 2025
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    22
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