Ever feel like sometimes you just need a good laugh? It could be while driving to or from work and feeling stressed about your day. Or it might be while you’re on a walk in the park and could use some company. Whatever the reason, many people turn to podcasts to provide entertainment when they’re stressed or bored, and there are plenty of comedy podcasts to keep you entertained for hours.
Where to Listen to Comedy Podcasts
If you’re looking for new comedy podcasts, they can be easy to find. The most popular streaming platforms, Apple Music and Spotify offer podcasts through their website or mobile apps.
Spotify has its podcasting platform built into its app, so just search for the show you want to listen to, the same as you would any music artist or song. Apple offers its own Apple Podcasts app, free to download and stream podcast episodes.
Other popular podcast apps include Stitcher, Overcast, Google Podcasts, Pocketcasts, and Castbox.
Most podcast shows are free to listen to. Just navigate to the show you want and click on an episode to play. Each podcast show offers episode titles and descriptions like a TV show, so you can know what you’re getting into before you hit play.
Without further ado, here are our picks for the best comedy podcasts from top-tier comedians, sure to make you laugh out loud!
Best Comedy Podcasts 2023
WTF with Marc Maron
This funny podcast has been running since 2009 and has become a staple of comedy podcasts. American comedian Marc Maron interviews a guest each week in a long-format episode. Primarily recorded in his garage at home, famous episodes of the Marc Maron podcast include Barack Obama, Bruce Springsteen, Amy Poehler, Robin Williams, and Mel Brooks.
Office Ladies
For fans of the NBC sitcom The Office, actors Jenna Fischer and Angela Kinsey have been the Office Ladies for over 100 episodes. Each episode covers an episode from The Office, with cast interviews, episode breakdowns, and behind-the-scenes stories from two actors who worked on the show from beginning to end.
Why Won’t You Date Me? With Nicole Byer
On Why Won’t You Date Me?, comedian Nicole Byer talks to her guests about her love life, therapy, being a woman POC, and more. As someone who claims she is perpetually single, she and her guest of the week discuss the struggles of maintaining a relationship and why the dating world is so hard. Weekly guests range from stand-up comedians to social media influencers and everyone in between.
Threedom
Three veteran podcast hosts at the top of their game, comedians Scott Aukerman, Lauren Lapkus, and Paul F Tompkins, are together again in Threedom. Usually chatting together in other podcast formats, in Threedom, they completely abandon any format and focus on hilarious antics with one another.
Blocked Party
Self-claimed Twitter genius Stefan Heck and comedian John Cullen discuss the hilarious concept of being blocked on social media. Each week, a guest comes on to talk about who blocked them, whether a celebrity or an ex, in a hilarious story about being blocked by someone they weren’t expecting.
StraightioLab
Comedians George Civeris and Sam Taggart and their weekly guest hilariously tackle the premise of “being straight.” Each week, a guest brings forward something in “straight culture” that piques their curiosity, like college fraternities, date nights, the military, golfing, and more.
Las Culturistas
Saturday Night Live cast member Bowen Yang and comedian Matt Rogers are best friends who discuss all things pop culture. Their guests, ranging from personal friends like Joel Kim Booster to cultural icons like Michelle Yeoh and Katie Couric, discuss the latest in pop culture news and talk about the formative cultural experiences that turned them into a Culturista.
Couples Therapy
Comedians Andy Beckerman and Naomi Ekperigin are podcast hosts and a married couple. Their funny podcast has been going on for years and covers everything about being in a long-term relationship.
The Always Sunny Podcast
For fans of the TV show, It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia; this podcast has got you covered. The co-creators, producers, and stars of the show, Rob McElhenney, Charlie Day, and Glenn Howerton, host The Always Sunny Podcast. They cover each episode and bring on guests each week to discuss the behind-the-scenes stories you won’t want to miss.
Storytime with Seth Rogen
Comedian, actor, writer, and producer Seth Rogen brings a guest to his podcast show each week to tell an interesting story from their past. So far, there are only a handful of episodes, but each one tells an exciting story, accompanied by extra interviews to dive deep into the details of each person’s story.
Best Stand Up Comedy Podcasts
If you’re looking for a standup comedy podcast, there are podcasts featuring some up-and-coming standup comedians and more.
Good For You
Comedian Whitney Cummings, known for her stand-up comedy specials, brings on a weekly guest to interview. Guests range from comedian friends to actors and public figures.
The Comedy Cellar: Live from the Table
The famed Comedy Cellar in New York City has been the launching pad for comedians like Chris Rock, Dave Chappelle, and Ray Romano, to name a few. The Comedy Cellar’s podcast features up-and-coming comedians performing stand-up sets each night in this comedy bar.
Films To Be Buried With
Stand-up comedian Brett Goldstein chats with his guests each week about their favorite films. More specifically, a film they love so much they want to be buried with it when they die. Look no further than this show for both hilarious banter and a great film recommendation.
James Acaster’s Perfect Sounds
British comedian James Acaster claims 2016 was the greatest year for music, ever. He brings on a guest each week to this funny podcast from BBC Radio and discusses an album from 2016 to prove his point.
Conclusion
If you want to laugh until you cry, these podcasts are sure to offer hours of entertainment. Featuring world-class comedians discussing topics from love and relationships to pop culture to kooky film and media, there’s a comedy podcast out there sure to fit your taste. Happy listening!
