Podcasts about nz international comedy festival

Tony Lyall is co-hosting a show with Paul Douglas at the NZ International Comedy Festival. It's called Spirit of the Game and is billed as a collision of stand-up comedy and sport. Tony spoke to Jesse.

Today on the show we go deep... maybe too deep... into South Canterbury. And find out all about Boobs of Timaru. *** You can see Josh Thomson at the NZ International Comedy Festival with Best Foods Mayo with his show "Old Mate" - 15 – 16 May at Te Auaha, Wellington and 21 – 24 May at Q Theatre, Auckland ***See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's show, join us as we're joined by Rhys Mathewson, Jack Ansett, Liv Mckenzie, Evie Orpe, Bernie Duncan and Johanna Cosgrove celebrating the NZ International Comedy Festival with Best Foods Mayo at The Grand By SkyCity. Follow The Big Show on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/haurakibigshow Subscribe to the podcast now on iHeartRadio, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts! Featuring Jason Hoyte, Mike Minogue, and Keyzie, "The Big Show" drive you home weekdays from 4pm on Radio Hauraki. Providing a hilarious escape from reality for those ‘backbone’ New Zealanders with plenty of laughs and out-the-gate yarns. Download the full podcast here: iHeartRadio: www.iheart.com/podcast/1049-the-hauraki-big-show-71532051/?follow=true Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hauraki-big-show/id1531952388 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/20OF8YadmJmvzWa7TGRnDI See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wellington is in for a month full of laughs as the New Zealand International Comedy Festival returns for another year. There are more than 150 shows across the month, including renowned New Zealand comedian Josh Thomson and his show Old Mate. Thomson, as seen on 7 Days, Taskmaster NZ, The Project and the Australian adaption of The Office, told Nick Mills the show is about how he is slowly finding himself becoming an old man - far from the young buck he used to be. The show comes to Wellington on the 15th and 16th of May at Te Auaha. Tickets from comedyfestival.co.nz. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In part two of our series with funny folk, we're joined by Summer Xia and Annie Guo who found comedy through chance in New Zealand. Produced by Kadambari Raghukumar.When Summer Xia and Annie Guo came to New Zealand, performing in front of a crowd was certainly nowhere on their model minority dreams.Not taking themselves too seriously helped with their Kiwi orientation. Roasting friends, family and their new immigrant selves eventually lef them to the world of standup comedy. So in this second part to Accidental Comics, Annie Guo and Summer Xia speak to Kadambari Raghukumar about what humour is to them; how it manifests in their bilingual brains and when do jokes on our collective immigrant experience run out of steam?They both take to the stage at the NZ International Comedy Festival this May, to share their jokes on navigating life as first-gen Chinese immigrants in New Zealand.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

On the podcast this morning, the guys were meant to have a chat with comedian Joe Daymond about his upcoming tour and shows at the NZ International Comedy Festival (with Best Foods Mayo) 2025. So how come they ended up frothing over golf so much?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This morning on What's Up? Jonny chats to Labour Party leader Chris Hipkins about special economic zones and a hot topic at the moment- school lunches. Listen back to the Aural Emporium and catch Jonny's interview with Sea Mouse about his upcoming gig at Cross Street plus gets the scoop from Lauren Whitney about the maaaassive programme for this year's NZ International Comedy Festival, check it out here. 

It's a massive announcement! Whakarongo mai nei to get the full scoop from Lauren Whitney, Chief Exec. of Aotearoa's most crackup festival about the maaaassive programme for this year's NZ International Comedy Festival, check it out here. 

This morning on What's Up? Jonny chats to Labour Party leader Chris Hipkins about special economic zones and a hot topic at the moment- school lunches. Listen back to the Aural Emporium and catch Jonny's interview with Sea Mouse about his upcoming gig at Cross Street plus gets the scoop from Lauren Whitney about the maaaassive programme for this year's NZ International Comedy Festival, check it out here. 

Tom Sainsbury wears many hats - actor, writer, comedian, director, host, influencer - across film, tv, stage, and social media here in New Zealand and on international projects.  Kiwis might know him for his political impersonations or shows like Wellington Paranormal.  Tom is hosting a winter special of New Zealand's International Comedy Festival, and having just returned from a very glamorous international sojourn, he joined Jack Tame in studio for a chat.   LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Saturday Morning with Jack Tame Full Show Podcast for Saturday 18 May 2024, award-winning Australian comedian Rhys Nicholson has crossed the ditch to bring their charm and wittiness to the NZ International Comedy Festival.  This week, Jack experienced tragedy with a shocking tree pruning.   Tara Ward spills on Bridgerton's latest serving of high society seduction and scandal in Screentime, while clinical psychologist Dougal Sutherland dissects a brand-new report estimating that bullying in the workplace costs New Zealand employers around $1.5 billion a year.  Plus, Jack and Sav try to keep up with how many sportsmen have been arrested in the past 48 hours.  Get the Saturday Morning with Jack Tame Full Show Podcast every Saturday on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An ARIA award winning comedian and judge on Ru Paul's Drag Race Down Under, Rhys Nicholson is quite the entertainer.  They've brought their wittiness, charm, and laughs across the ditch this week as part of the NZ International Comedy Festival.  Last night saw them delight Auckland crowds, and this morning Nicholson joined Jack Tame to discuss their career, Drag Race, and the Comedy Festival.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sammy and Lesa are back for Season 2! Before the NZ International Comedy Festival kicked off they managed to score a chat with the wonderful Comedian Olga Koch while she was performing at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival.In this episode, they discuss how to forcibly invite yourself to a new friend's wedding and the pain that can come when you think someone wants to be your friend, but discover they were simply "networking".Make sure you grab tickets to Olga's show Prawn Cocktail - book one of the last few tickets here! https://www.comedyfestival.co.nz/find-a-show/prawn-cocktail/ While you're at it, why not grab a ticket to Lesa and Sammy's shows: Samantha Hannah / Female Lady Women Comedians https://www.comedyfestival.co.nz/find-a-show/female-lady-woman-comedians/ Lesa MacLeod-Whiting & Gabby Anderson / Flow State https://www.comedyfestival.co.nz/find-a-show/flow-state/

The New Zealand International Comedy Festival begins this week - and one Kiwi comic is set to make a return to the stage. Actress, writer and Billy T nominee Alice Snedden has been making waves overseas, having written and directed international hit series Starstruck with Rose Matafeo. She says it's been difficult returning to the world of stand-up after four and a half years. "You have an expectation of how good you'll be at it - and then you have to measure up against the reality. It's like if I hadn't exercised for four and a half years and then I'm like - now I'll go run a marathon." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The NZ International Comedy Festival is kicking off next week, and to kickstart the shenanigans Chris Parker will be hosting the annual Comedy Gala.  The kiwi comedian has cemented himself as one of the country's favourite comics, having done everything from stage shows and stand-up to podcasts and books.  He's just returned home from the Melbourne Comedy Festival where he did a total of 22 shows alongside line-ups, a podcast, and various other gigs over the course of a month.  He told Newstalk ZB's Jack Tame that there's a lot of people, and a lot of kiwis looking for something familiar.  “I'm doing sort of customer service, sort of trying to figure out where my audience is,” Parker said.  “And I'm like, ‘oh I see. They're mostly kiwis who are feeling homesick and want to hear an accent again.”  The set he performed at the Festival was titled ‘Give Me One Good Reason Why I Shouldn't Throw My Phone Off This Bridge', a title he said was a dramatic reaction to being on his phone too much.  “I keep sort of having those like, ‘what if?' moments. I don't know if you feel like whenever you're driving over the Harbour bridge and you're just like, ‘what if?'” Parker asked Tame.  “I have that with my phone every morning, or I just want to crush it, you know? Just because I'm just done with it.”  Parker appreciates that he built his audience through social media, but he does worry about the impact social media and technology has on those who use it, their attention spans, and the way they connect with others.  “When we first had the internet, which is such a joyful place where we talk to men in their forties in chat rooms, and now it's sort of dissolved into this, you know...”   “This actually unpleasant place,” Tame chimed in.  “It's very interesting,” Parker agreed.  This is the crux of the show, he explains, the relationship and dependence we have on social media, Parker even saying that he might go cold turkey on it.  He compares the assortment of media consumed in one moment to canapes at an event, a chiropractor video next to world news next to a pasta recipe similar to a bao bun, a prawn twizzler, and a burger all on one plate.  “That's a lot of different stuff to be consuming in one moment.”  Speaking of canapes and events, Parker rejects the notion that hosting the Comedy Gala is a rough gig.  “I am, you know, a serial showoff,” he told Tame.  “So, all I'm gagging for is the stage time, and I get more than anyone else! No other acts, it's me for an hour.”  The awards are a beautiful thing, he said. Being able to see his colleagues at their best in a four or five minute act, six if they go overtime, it's wonderful.  “It gives a real gauge on how we're going as a country in terms of our, you know, comedic landscape, which is like, we're sharper and funnier than ever."  “We were storming Melbourne,” Parker revealed.  “They were getting angry at how good, at how funny New Zealand was.”  In Parker's opinion, this is an amazing time for New Zealand comedy, and while we do celebrate it, we could be better. "Please go out and support live comedy." "Stop watching comedy on your phone, get out, put your phone in the bin, get out of the door and go take a punt on a comedian that you've never heard of before." The International Comedy Festival begins May 3rd in venues across Auckland and Wellington, with select shows occurring around the country.  ‘Give Me One Good Reason Why I Shouldn't Throw My Phone Off This Bridge' will be touring New Zealand from June 20th, visiting Nelson, Christchurch, Dunedin, Auckland, Wellington, and Rotorua.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Comedian Arj Barker has hit back at criticism after he asked a breastfeeding mother to leave his show in Melbourne over the weekend.  Arj said the seven month old's sounds were distracting him and "ruined his train of thought." The NZ International Comedy Festival is about to kick off and the Chief Executive, Lauren Whitney, joined Heather to discuss what happened.    LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Adam Kay has had an interesting career path.  The UK comedian and bestselling author started off as a doctor, leaving after undiagnosed symptoms led to severe complications and a stillborn during one of his surgeries.  He went on to write This is Going to Hurt, a book based on the diaries he wrote during his time as a doctor, which went on to sell more than five million copies worldwide.  Kay has since turned the book into a comedy show which sold out on the West End, and was also turned into a miniseries.  He's bringing the comedy show to kiwi audiences as part of the NZ International Comedy Festival, taking to the stage on May 1st.  Coming from a very normal background, fame has been interesting for Kay, telling Mike Hosking that it's been weird to have people come up and ask for photos.  “It's quite weird that more people know me than I know people,” he said.  “But I'm getting used to it and I'm just, I'm glad all these people have watched my shows, or read my books, or whatever and want to say hi.”  Performing on stage has a different energy to selling books, the latter being quite abstract according to Kay.  “You get an email from the publisher saying congratulations on this many copies, or it's been published in this many languages, but going on stage, and you know, speaking, hopefully amusing people in their, in their thousands, it's like nothing on earth.”  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 16th of April, a former advisor for George W. Bush joined to dig into the beginning of Trump's 'hush money' trial, which is the first time in history a former president has faced a criminal trial.   Finance Minister Nicola Willis filled in while the Prime Minister is overseas, and talked the CPI number, the public service sector, and whether Melissa Lee actually has any sort of plan for the media. UK comedian and former doctor Adam Kay joined the program ahead of bringing his hit West End show to kiwi audiences for the NZ International Comedy Festival. Get the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast every weekday morning on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Deborah Frances-White opens each episode of her podcast with a confessional catch phrase "I'm a Feminist but.." It's an acknowledgement that you don't have to be perfect in the pursuit of social change. Recorded live on stage, with guest comedians and experts The Guilty Feminist is a joyous mashup of comedy and activism. The podcast has racked up 100-million downloads in eight years, and is coming to Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch as part of the NZ International Comedy Festival.

Laugh Therapy: Maria Explores the Double Life of Comedian & Psychiatrist Dr. Jo Prendergast Discover the sidesplitting yet poignant world of Dr. Jo Prendergast, who dazzles as a comedian in New Zealand by night and inspires as a psychiatrist by day. In our latest podcast episode, join us to uncover how Dr. Jo masterfully balances uproarious comedy shows and the real-world drama of parenting teenagers in a post-COVID world. She doesn't just bring the laughs—she delivers invaluable insights for navigating the teen years with ease. Don't miss this blend of humour and heartfelt advice. Tap play to embark on this enlightening journey with Maria and Dr. Jo! Secure Your Ticket to Jo's Must-See Show at the Comedy Festival! Catch the hilarity live with 'The Cool Mum'—Jo's critically acclaimed performance that promises an unforgettable night of laughs. Book your spot now: The Cool Mum at the Comedy Festival. https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/2024/shows/the-cool-mum

Please enjoy this victory lap of Season One episodes as we celebrate 10 years of The Worst Idea of All Time. New episodes posting on our Substack.Original Description: Guy and Tim are struggling to hold on so they've brought another special guest into the fold: This week, British Comedian, multiple world record holder and Commodore of the Royal Navy, Tim FitzHigham. Also, as part of the NZ International Comedy Festival, the boys have recorded the epsiode live in front of an audience in downtown Auckland at New Zealand's only full-time comedy club, The Classic. Enjoy. Somebody should. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello lovely Showy Ovarians, Penny's back with another Showy Ovaries Live! This time with her comedy compatriot, fellow tenacious broad and Bette Midler lover; Justine Smith. They rendezvoused onstage at Q Theatre in the 2023 NZ International Comedy Festival to discuss how their bodies have taken them through being a woman in comedy since the late 90's.  Justine had a tattoo-off with a fellow Disney lover in the audience, they then discussed the #metoo movement in NZ Comedy, some other 'movements',  their worst introductions to the stage from MC's and their own insecurities, bra sizes and triumphs within the industry.It's unfiltered, bawdy and funny AF as they laugh together at society's bullshit and their journey to giving exponentially less f**ks.  Most Definitely Adult content. Support the show

Today we were joined in studio by UK Comedian Ross Noble who has previously featured on The Celebrity Apprentice, Live At The Apollo and QI. He is in New Zealand for the NZ International Comedy Festival.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on the show we were joined by Aussie comedian Nazeem Hussain who is here for the NZ International Comedy Festival. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on the show we were joined by Guy Williams who is performing in the NZ International Comedy Festival. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we were joined in the studio by Chris Parker who is performing in the NZ International Comedy Festival. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ray Bradshaw is a Scottish comedian in New Zealand for the NZ International Comedy Festival. Ray grew up with two deaf parents and includes sign language in his shows.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week is New Zealand Sign Language Week, and it happens to coincide with the launch of the NZ International Comedy Festival, which Ray Bradshaw is performing at. His first language is sign.

Today we were joined in studio by Ozzie comic Becky Lucas who will be performing in the NZ International Comedy Festival.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we were joined by comedian Guy Montgomery ahead of the NZ International Comedy Festival.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we are joined in the studio by Rhys Mathewson ahead of the NZ International Comedy Festival with Best Foods Mayo.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The New Zealand International Comedy Festival is right around the corner, shows are selling out- including for our next guest, Ed Gamble! It's great to be able to welcome back international comedians to our shores.

Guy Williams joined the show from his hotel swimming pool in Melbourne to chat about comedy, Australian versus kiwi audiences, and the upcoming New Zealand International Comedy Festival. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hayley Sproull is an actor, comedian, TV & Radio Host, writer, director and is New Zealand's Jack of all Entertainment trades. You may recognise Hayley immediately, having been the host of HAVE YOU BEEN PAYING ATTENTION and THE GREAT KIWI BAKE OFF for the past 3 years. She populates the airwaves too, on ZM's Fletch, Vaughan and Hayley Breakfast Show. Hayley burst on to the scene in 2012, after graduating from Toi Whakaari: NZ Drama School with a Bachelor of Performing Arts in Acting in 2011. Her passion for theatre and comedy lead her to create a number of successful comedy works, and earned her an array of praise and accolades, including Best Newcomer at the NZ International Comedy Festival back in 2012, the Chapman Tripp Theatre Award for Most Promising Female Newcomer in 2013 and Best Actress and Best Composer at The Wellington Theatre Awards 2016. She was also nominated for an NZ Film Award in 2014 for her role in the short film School Night. She has been a writer on many series including Jono and Ben, 7 Days and Funny Girls, with a weekly segment Hayley Bailey featuring on the Jono and Ben show. She still regularly creates comedy content, and fits in acting roles when she can, most recently you will have seen her in the sitcom Golden Boy which premiered in 2019 and ran for two seasons.  Also, she has hosted many events including the 2018 Comedy Fest Gala, the Queenstown Winter Festival, Big Wednesday at The Classic, and the Basement Theatre Christmas Show. When she isn't writing, performing or composing, you'll still find her on the marching field with her team Royal Command. We chat about her passion for marching, culture and belonging, PCOS, creating pathways for success, starting radio, hosting a bake show, being a goth, my favourite word… pivoting, entertainment and juggling multiple professions. The video footage of this entire chat is now out as well (one day after release)! So check them out on YouTube under Michael Kahan Check Hayley out on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hayleysproull/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/hayleysproull Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hayleysproullcomedy/ Doco: Cystic Sisters: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZmrLaXTXQL0&feature=youtu.be Radio (Fletch, Vaughan & Hayley) : https://www.zmonline.com/ https://www.instagram.com/zmonline/ ------------------------------------------- Follow @Funny in Failure on Instagram and Facebook https://www.instagram.com/funnyinfailure/ https://www.facebook.com/funnyinfailure/ and @Michael_Kahan on Insta & Twitter to keep up to date with the latest info. https://www.instagram.com/michael_kahan/ https://twitter.com/Michael_Kahan

Dai Henwood is a household name in New zealand, best known for his work as a comedian, TV presenter, and of course the fearless leader of Team 2 on the hit show “7 Days”. He was the winner of the prestigious ‘Billy T Award' in 2002, and is the only comedian to win “The Fred Award” twice, which recognises the best New Zealand show in the NZ International Comedy Festival. He has gone on to host shows such as “Dancing with the Stars”, and “Family Feud”. In this podcast, we dive into Dai's journey through comedy. From a young kid that was always having a laugh, to regularly entertaining audiences all around the world. We talked about the ins and outs of 7 Days and the impact it has had for families across New Zealand, the importance of community, lessons we wished we learnt at school, as well as some honest insights into Dai's own struggles. We have saved the best for last. Enjoy the yarns on the 50th episode and our season finale.

Alice is here satisfying all your theatre needs. I tēnei wiki she wraps up the NZ International Comedy Festival and gives us some sweet recs for the upcoming weeks (after all the thespians have nursed their Comedy Fest hangovers). Whakarongo mai! 

Yay! Here at That's So Chronic we are SO excited to be bringing you another NZ International Comedy Festival collab, this time an interview all about mental health, dyspraxia, and comedy with award winning comedian Jadwiga Green. In this episode Jadwiga talks about that big ol' week where she started performing stand up after being discharged from a psychiatric hospital, the thought process that goes into performing material about mental health, her diagnoses, and we get an inside look at her upcoming Comedy Festival show titled ‘Cardigan Faget' (it's pronounced “fah-jay” !) BOOK TICKETS TO CARDIGAN FAGET RIGHT THIS MINUTE! GO! https://www.comedyfestival.co.nz/find-a-show/jadwiga-green/ Wellington: 18 - 22 May, 7:30PM @ BATS Theatre And follow Jadwiga on facebook: facebook.com/JadwigaWawelska and over on instagram: @jadwigawawelska Feel free to reach out on instagram, I'm @thatssochronic. I'd love to hear from you about a moment you ended up laughing when maybe you shouldn't have!? And of course, just some housekeeping to get out of the way... And if you're new around here. Hi! Welcome! We have new episodes every Tuesday, so make sure you subscribe and follow, and if you enjoyed this episode, make sure you leave a review! That's the quickest and easiest way to help support the pod, so that TSC can reach as many ears around the world as possible, to hopefully spread awareness and more importantly… hope. @thatssochronic | @jessssbrien | #thatssochronic SEND IN A VOICE NOTE! If you want to share a thought about this episode or an upcoming episode topic, I'd love for you to leave a message on the That's So Chronic hotline! Head to jessbrien.com/hotline Want to share your story on That's So Chronic? Here's the application form: https://forms.gle/csebLkwfwAjiLApK9 Disclaimer: Here at That's So Chronic we are sharing personal stories and are not advocating any type of treatment, therapy, procedure or intervention. Everyone is unique so please seek professional medical advice before making any decisions for yourself or for others. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alice is here for Stage Direction and she's brought some hilarious special guests, James Roque and Eli Mathewson! James' show Boy Mestizo: The Return, and Eli's show Daddy-Short-Legs are both on this week as part of the NZ International Comedy Festival! Whakarongo mai to hear all about it and some general funny chaos vibes. 

The uproariously funny Pax Assadi popped up to the studio to have a chat about his upcoming NZ International Comedy Festival show, Ladi Dadi Assadi Like to Party! Get your tickets now! Whakarongo mai nei to hear all about it, feat. our special guest host, PollyHill.  

After five years, international comedy superstar – also actor, movie star, author, podcaster – our very own Rhys Darby is back on the stage at this year's NZ International Comedy Festival.Darby is bringing his podcast The Cryptid Factor to the stage, alongside fellow hosts Dan Schreiber and Buttons.The comedy festival kicks off this week, and Darby joined Francesca Rudkin to discuss his return to the local stage.LISTEN ABOVE

Tofiga Fepuleai (on 'Sorry Bout It' by Tofiga Fepulea'i with James Nokise at NZ International Comedy Festival) Interview by Rutene Rickard on Radio One 91fm Dunedin

I tēnei ata kei te kaiarahi tapere, Alice pops into studio with a whirlwind introduction on how to navigate the upcoming NZ International Comedy Festival. Whakarongo mai! 

Tofiga Fepuleai (on 'Sorry Bout It' by Tofiga Fepulea'i with James Nokise at NZ International Comedy Festival) Interview by Rutene Rickard on Radio One 91fm Dunedin

Alan McElroy is an award winning Comedian, Actor, Host/MC, Writer & Quiz Führer.He has performed Edinburgh Fringe, Electric Picnic (Ireland), Melbourne International Comedy Festival and has had sold out shows in the NZ International Comedy Festival. He has hosted on live TV in Ireland & NZ and warmed the audiences of NZ's most popular TV shows. Support NZ podcasters at www.beardyboy.nz/DOC with world class coffeewww.theDOC.nzwww.instagram.com/patbrittendenwww.twitter.com/patbrittenden

Tim Batt is a self described “New Zealand-based comedy boy” who has many arrows to his quiver. He's a comedian, a podcaster, a TV host, a TV producer and more and we're looking forward to having him in studio to talk about life, the universe and everything else.His stand up has taken him to London, LA, NYC, Melbourne and Sydney and all across NZ.Tim has been a global finalist for Laugh Factory's Funniest Person In The World in 2016, and previously winning Best Newcomer and being twice nominated for the Billy T Award at the NZ International Comedy Festival.Watch the full, live conversation at www.facebook.com/DeptofConversationOther useful links================Youtubehttps://goo.gl/uLs7j5Spotifyhttps://goo.gl/zYQUhCiTuneshttps://goo.gl/rMFT7FStitcherhttps://goo.gl/GQkfpS

Last night, a group of fresh young comedians began their campaigns to take out one of the most coveted prizes in New Zealand comedy, the 2020 Billy T Awards. The annual prize celebrates the memory and achievements of legendary Kiwi comic, Billy T James. This year’s finalists are Brynley Stent, James Mustapic, Ray O’Leary, Josh Davies and Lana Walters. Lana and Brynley are super busy at the moment doing international comedy festival shows and the Auckland Fringe Show “Lust Island”  but they’ve found time to join me in studio now. The pair have shows in the upcoming NZ International Comedy Festival, an Auckland Fringe Festival show together and they're both nominated for this year’s Billy T Award.LISTEN TO THE AUDIO ABOVE

"Eamonn Marra is a writer and comedian from Wellington, New Zealand. He has a Masters in Creative Writing from the IIML at Victoria University. He has been published in Sport, Turbine, Mimicry and his writing has featured on Radio New Zealand. He has performed in The NZ International Comedy Festival, the Auckland Writers Festival, LitCrawl and the NZ Fringe Festival. He is very efficient at doing his taxes."If you like this episode of the NYWF podcast, then check out our other episodes and SUBSCRIBE at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher or wherever you get your pods.#NYWF #NYWF2019 #Festivals #Writing #Diversity #EamonnMarra #YoungWriter #WritingCommunity#Fiction #NonFiction #Podcasts #Poetry #Comedy #NZSHOWNOTES:National Young Writer's Festivalhttps://youngwritersfestival.orgFacebook - @youngwritersfestivalTwitter / Instagram - @NYWFEamonn Marrahttps://eamonnmarra.com/writingFacebook - @yourfriendeamonnmarraTwitter - @eamonnmarraListen Up Podcasting (Kel Butler)www.listenuppodcasting.com.auFacebook @kelbutler & @listenuppodcastingTwitter @KelBAustralia Council for the Artshttps://www.australiacouncil.gov.auCreate NSWhttps://www.create.nsw.gov.au The Copyright Agency https://www.copyright.com.au

We talked to Australian comedian Rhys Nicholson and Kiwis James Roque and Eli Matthewson about working in the comedy industry, and the process of writing stand-up routines about your identity.

We talked to Australian comedian Rhys Nicholson and Kiwis James Roque and Eli Matthewson about working in the comedy industry, and the process of writing stand-up routines about your identity. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's the start of NZ Comedy Season and Ed & Renee are there reporting live! Renee made her debut at the Comedy Gala, go catch her set live on TVNZ OnDemand! Ed also gives the inside scoop on his show (link below) and the team give their picks for shows you should watch. No time for news, we're too busy watching comedy! Also catch Ed in his debut show 'My Country' at the NZ International Comedy Festival: https://www.comedyfestival.co.nz/find-a-show/corin-ed-and-heta/ Follow us at:  TWITTER: @BaboonYodel FACEBOOK: @BaboonYodel WEB: www.baboonyodel.com INSTAGRAM: BaboonYodel

You can #NeverForget 9/11, unless you were in a coma and completely missed it happening! Sorry Ariana Grande, there was no time for you this week as we focused on an even more important future Queen in Meghan Markle's baby! Also we visit Renee's hometown of Napier to go swinging. Hot episode. Don't miss it. Also catch Ed in his debut show 'My Country' at the NZ International Comedy Festival: https://www.comedyfestival.co.nz/find-a-show/corin-ed-and-heta/ Follow us at:  TWITTER: @BaboonYodel FACEBOOK: @BaboonYodel WEB: www.baboonyodel.com INSTAGRAM: BaboonYodel

Our good mate Hayley Sproull comes in for a yarn! - Hayley Sproull is an actor, comedian, musician and writer originally from Wellington, New Zealand. She is a 2011 graduate of Toi Whakaari: NZ Drama School, where she earned a Bachelor of Performing Arts in Acting. Sproull’s passion for theatre and comedy has lead her to create a number of successful comedy works, including Miss Fletcher Sings the Blues, Outsiders’ Guide, Tighty Whiteys, Milky Bits and Vanilla Miraka, earning her an array of praise and accolades, including Best New Comer at the NZ International Comedy Festival 2012, the Chapman Tripp Theatre Award for Most Promising Female New Comer in 2013 and most recently Best Actress and Best Composer at The Wellington Theatre Awards 2016. Sproull was also nominated for a New Zealand Film Award in 2014 for her role in the short film School Night. She’s a current writer on Three’s Jono and Ben, Seven Days and Funny Girls with a weekly segment, Hayley Bailey on Jono and Ben. She regularly makes comedy content for TVNZ as well as being the co-host of The Great Kiwi Bake Off on TVNZ 2. Her short film Marching Girls is currently being turned into a feature film, and when she isn’t writing, performing or composing, you’ll find her on the marching field as a member of the Champion Marching Drill Team, Lochiel. Recorded and Edited - Matt Eller Theme Music - Ricky Simmonds

Guy and Tim are struggling to hold on so they've brought another special guest into the fold: This week, British Comedian, multiple world record holder and Commodore of the Royal Navy, Tim FitzHigham. Also, as part of the NZ International Comedy Festival, the boys have recorded the epsiode live in front of an audience in downtown Auckland at New Zealand's only full-time comedy club, The Classic. Enjoy. Somebody should. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Please enjoy our debut episode where we find out the 'GOS' with Johanna Cosgrove. Johanna Cosgrove is an award winning actor and comedian and is the creator and performer of sell out hit “AUNTY” for which she won 2017 Best Comedy in the Auckland Fringe, Best Line in a Kiwi Play 2017 Auckland Theatre Awards and Outstanding Performer in the 2018 Dunedin Fringe. She has just returned from performing AUNTY in packed out season at the Melbourne & NZ International Comedy Festival. Johanna was also the recipient of Best Comedy in the Auckland Fringe 2018 with “Chefmasters”. Johanna is a 2014 graduate of Toi Whakaari NZ Drama School and has also trained at L'ecole Phillipe Gaulier in Paris and with reknowned theatre maker John Bolton. Johanna is the co-founder of esteemed social enterprise Nopesisters Clothing and has recently featured in the video clip for kiwi singer Estére’s hit single ‘Control Freak and is the host of ‘Stage Direction’ on Auckland radio station bFm. Recorded and Edited - Matt Eller Theme Music - Ricky Simmonds

With the NZ International Comedy Festival in town, we caught up with comedians Alice Snedden (nominated for a Billy T award) and Nic Sampson about their upcoming shows, training at an infamous comedy school and their picks for the festival.

With the NZ International Comedy Festival in town, we caught up with comedians Alice Snedden (nominated for a Billy T award) and Nic Sampson about their upcoming shows, training at an infamous comedy school and their picks for the festival.

Tim Muller is a scientist by day and a comedian by night. He brings his one-man science-themed show to the NZ International Comedy Festival.

Tim Muller is a scientist by day and a comedian by night. He brings his one-man science-themed show to the NZ International Comedy Festival.

If someone explains to you the plot of Doctor Who, you might not think it seems that interesting, but it's huge cult following will tell you otherwise. Hear Josh talk about what makes Doctor Who so amazing, and why it has stuck with him as his favourite TV show for so long. See Josh Davies perform in the NZ International Comedy Festival in Dorkward with Joel Hansby. Tickets available at comedyfestival.co.nz

Adam Wright comes back to the grey couch to chat about ambitions, politics, massages, and to give a shout out to his friend, Marc Colliss... Don't miss Adam's show , Gloriously Average, in the 2013 NZ International Comedy Festival. More info is available on www.comedyfestival.co.nz

We're 21! We got the giggles early on, sorry! Too busy celebrating. Cabinet and wardrobe handle euphemisms. Bedding bands, mobility granny drive by headbutts. Sooty, Sweep and Sue. Man cooks finger, Pak n Save. Football fans and drums, Royal wedding and Bin Laden. Passports, Darron Gibson, Kiwi lady smuggling cocaine. Billy T James and The NZ International Comedy Festival.