The highest-rated comedy podcasts right now — ranked by listener score across Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and beyond.
30 comedy podcasts — the big names
The Ringer

The Last Podcast Network
Comedy Central

Alie Ward

Arnie Niekamp

Chris Gethard

Duncan Trussell Family Hour

The Black Effect and iHeartPodcasts

Sophia & Cinzia

Andrew Schulz's Flagrant with Akaash Singh

BBC Radio 5 Live

Wave

DEATHSQUAD.TV & Studio71

Studio71

Mighty Ranga / Keep It Light Media

Bill Maher

Love and Radio | QCODE

The Black Effect and iHeartPodcasts

16 Minutes

Jennifer Welch & Angie Sullivan

Omnibus

The Athletic

The Lonely Island & Seth Meyers

Dear Media

Stephanie Soo
NPR

The Ringer

The Neighborhood Listen

Dan and Phil, Studio71

Big Money Players Network and iHeartPodcasts
Every podcast on WhichPodcast is ranked using Listen Score — a global popularity metric based on listener data, episode frequency, and audience engagement across all major platforms including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube. The comedy podcasts above represent the most-listened-to shows in this genre right now. We update our database regularly so you always see the most current rankings.
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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.
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.
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.
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.