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 <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

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.

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.&nbsp;See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="noopener noreferrer">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

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

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 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.

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.&nbsp;

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