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

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.

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

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

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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