The Best Funny & Comedy Podcasts of 2026
The best comedy podcasts right now, ranked by WP Score: listener ratings, reach across Spotify, Apple Podcasts and YouTube, and how consistently they publish.
38 comedy podcasts — the big names, ranked by WP Score
1Good Hang with Amy Poehler
The Ringer
2Hello From The Magic Tavern
Arnie Niekamp
3Beautiful Stories From Anonymous People
Chris Gethard
4Duncan Trussell Family Hour
Duncan Trussell Family Hour
5The 85 South Show with Karlous Miller, DC Young Fly and Chico Bean
The Black Effect and iHeartPodcasts
6Andrew Schulz's Flagrant with Akaash Singh
Andrew Schulz's Flagrant with Akaash Singh
7Wolf & Owl with Romesh Ranganathan and Tom Davis
Mighty Ranga / Keep It Light Media
8KILL TONY
DEATHSQUAD.TV & Studio71
9Elis James and John Robins
BBC Radio 5 Live
10Unsolicited Advice with Ashley and Taryne
Studio71
11Club Random with Bill Maher
Bill Maher
12SmartLess
Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes, Will Arnett
13The Weekly Show with Jon Stewart
Comedy Central
14The Lonely Island and Seth Meyers Podcast
The Lonely Island & Seth Meyers
15My Momma Told Me
Big Money Players Network and iHeartPodcasts
16The Neighborhood Listen
The Neighborhood Listen
17Therapuss with Jake Shane
Jake Shane
18IDIOT with Laura Clery
Laura Clery & Studio71
19Woo Woo with Rachel Dratch
Rachel Dratch | QCODE
20Giggly Squad
Hannah Berner & Paige DeSorbo
21HARD LAUNCH with Dan and Phil
Dan and Phil, Studio71
22My Therapist Ghosted Me
Global
23Off Menu with Ed Gamble and James Acaster
Plosive
24Matt and Shane's Secret Podcast
Matt McCusker & Shane Gillis
25Help I Sexted My Boss
Audio Always
26Frank Off The Radio: The Frank Skinner Podcast
Avalon
27The Basement Yard
Santagato Studios
28Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!
NPR
29No Such Thing As A Fish
No Such Thing As A Fish
30Friday Night Comedy from BBC Radio 4
BBC Radio 4
31What Did You Do Yesterday? with Max Rushden & David O'Doherty
Keep It Light Media
32This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von
Theo Von
33Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend
Team Coco & Earwolf
34Smosh Reads Reddit Stories
Smosh
35Bad Friends
Bobby Lee & Andrew Santino
36Chatabix
Big Oval Plate
37Carefully Reckless
The Black Effect and iHeartPodcasts
38Talk Tuah with Haliey Welch
16 Minutes
Hidden gems
Great shows flying under the radar
Hasan Minhaj Doesn't Know
186k Films
What's Our Podcast? with Beck Bennett and Kyle Mooney
Headgum
The Skewer
BBC Radio 4
Sound Heap with John-Luke Roberts
John-Luke Roberts
Film School Janitors Review Films
The Really Very Crunchy Podcast
Ha Hack
The Comic Source Podcast
The Last Show with David Cooper
Banter’N’Bullsh*t
Talking Nuts - A Peanuts Podcast
The Raw SOS Podcast
The Aboriginal Outlaws
Daily Comedy News with Johnny Mac - a daily briefing on comedians, and the comedy industry
Daily Comedy News with Johnny Mac
Marcus In The Morning "ON DEMAND"
Mark Mehigan’s Weekly Roast
GoLoud
Keanan And Lakin Give You Déjà Vu
WAPL Mornings with Laura Lee & Cutter
Shift Happened
Embarrassing For No Reason
How we rank Comedy podcasts
Every podcast on WhichPodcast is ranked using WP Score — our own proprietary algorithm that weighs audience reach, episode consistency, cross-platform presence, and listener engagement signals across Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube. Unlike single-platform metrics, WP Score reflects a show's true footprint across the entire podcast landscape. The comedy podcasts above are the highest-scoring shows in this genre right now, updated regularly as new data comes in.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most popular comedy podcasts right now?
The most popular comedy podcasts in 2026 include shows from major comedians and comedy networks. Our rankings are updated regularly using global listener data, so the podcasts at the top of this page reflect the most-listened-to comedy shows across Spotify and Apple Podcasts right now.
Are there comedy podcasts with celebrity guests?
Yes — many of the top-rated comedy podcasts feature weekly celebrity guests, from comedians and actors to musicians and athletes. Interview-style comedy podcasts are one of the most popular formats, and you'll find plenty of them in our rankings above.
What's the difference between stand-up comedy podcasts and conversational comedy podcasts?
Stand-up comedy podcasts feature recorded sets or clips from live performances, while conversational comedy podcasts are usually two or more hosts riffing, telling stories, or interviewing guests. Both formats are well represented in our top comedy podcast list above.
Are comedy podcasts free to listen to?
The vast majority of comedy podcasts are completely free to listen to on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and other platforms. Some shows offer bonus episodes or ad-free listening through Patreon or premium subscriptions, but the main feed is always free.