The 20 Best Comedy Podcasts of 2026: Ranked by Real Chart Data
Updated October 2026 · Based on CastFox data covering 27 Apple Podcasts chart snapshots in 78 countries (2026-02-24 to 2026-10-03) and 5M+ indexed podcasts
The best comedy podcasts of 2026, by the numbers, are the 20 shows below: every one of them appeared in all 27 CastFox snapshots of the US Apple Podcasts Comedy chart between February 24 and October 3, 2026, and the #1 show, The Joe Rogan Experience, charted in 77 of the 78 countries we track on the latest scrape. Most "best comedy podcasts 2026" lists are one person's taste. This one is built from CastFox's daily chart data, so a show is here because listeners in dozens of countries kept it near the top of the chart for eight months, not because it was funny once.
Comedy is the biggest category on Apple Podcasts and the least homogeneous. The 2026 top 20 splits into six recognizable formats. Long-form conversation shows built around one comedian's curiosity (The Joe Rogan Experience, This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von, Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard). Hollywood friends hanging out (Good Hang with Amy Poehler, Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend, SmartLess, Office Ladies). Stand-up comedians off stage, usually in pairs (Bad Friends, Matt and Shane's Secret Podcast, The Tim Dillon Show, The Basement Yard). Women-led talk about dating, pop culture, and everything else (Call Her Daddy, Giggly Squad, The Toast). Shows that read the internet back to you (Smosh Reads Reddit Stories, Two Hot Takes). And comedy pointed at the news and at true crime (Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!, The Weekly Show with Jon Stewart, The Daily Show: Ears Edition, Small Town Murder).
This is the October 2026 refresh of our comedy ranking. Four new snapshots have been added since the September version and the list has one change: The Toast, which spent the summer in the back half of the chart, is now a US top-five regular and enters at #19 on consistency, while KILL TONY slipped out of the top 20. The order above it moved too, with This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von up to #4 and The Daily Show: Ears Edition up six places. The main list rewards consistency, so it moves slowly; the "Rising this month" section below it is where the movement is. Each card shows the real cover art, the host, what the show is, why it earned its place, and who it is best for, plus the chart record behind the ranking: snapshots appeared in, average US rank, and the number of countries it charted in on the latest scrape. Click through to CastFox for the full profile with audience estimates, chart history in every country, reviews, and contact details, and you can monitor any of these shows in CastFox as the chart changes.
The 20 best comedy podcasts of 2026 at a glance
| # | Podcast | Hosted by | Avg US rank | Best rank | Countries charting | Episodes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Joe Rogan Experience | Joe Rogan | 1 | #1 | 77 | 1,000 |
| 2 | Good Hang with Amy Poehler | The Ringer | 2.3 | #1 | 71 | 80 |
| 3 | Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend | Team Coco & Earwolf | 7.1 | #4 | 75 | 730 |
| 4 | This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von | Theo Von | 7 | #3 | 70 | 578 |
| 5 | Call Her Daddy | Alex Cooper | 13 | #4 | 73 | 609 |
| 6 | SmartLess | Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes, Will Arnett | 3.4 | #2 | 54 | 373 |
| 7 | Giggly Squad | Hannah Berner & Paige DeSorbo | 6.7 | #4 | 56 | 346 |
| 8 | Smosh Reads Reddit Stories | Smosh | 17.9 | #12 | 64 | 173 |
| 9 | Two Hot Takes | Morgan Absher | 20 | #11 | 64 | 290 |
| 10 | Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard | Armchair Umbrella | 5.3 | #3 | 45 | 1,000 |
| 11 | Bad Friends | 7EQUIS | 13.4 | #7 | 50 | 343 |
| 12 | Matt and Shane's Secret Podcast | Matt McCusker & Shane Gillis | 11.3 | #3 | 31 | 382 |
| 13 | Office Ladies | Audacy & Jenna Fischer and Angela Kinsey | 27.6 | #22 | 49 | 481 |
| 14 | The Daily Show: Ears Edition | Comedy Central | 25.2 | #12 | 44 | 1,000 |
| 15 | The Tim Dillon Show | The Tim Dillon Show | 20.4 | #7 | 36 | 369 |
| 16 | The Basement Yard | Santagato Studios | 28.2 | #19 | 44 | 577 |
| 17 | Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me! | NPR | 16.5 | #4 | 29 | 300 |
| 18 | The Weekly Show with Jon Stewart | Comedy Central | 18.4 | #5 | 30 | 91 |
| 19 | The Toast | Dear Media | 9.8 | #3 | 19 | 1,000 |
| 20 | Small Town Murder | James Pietragallo, Jimmie Whisman | 15.9 | #11 | 17 | 736 |
Jump to a Show
- #1. The Joe Rogan Experience
- #2. Good Hang with Amy Poehler
- #3. Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend
- #4. This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von
- #5. Call Her Daddy
- #6. SmartLess
- #7. Giggly Squad
- #8. Smosh Reads Reddit Stories
- #9. Two Hot Takes
- #10. Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard
- #11. Bad Friends
- #12. Matt and Shane's Secret Podcast
- #13. Office Ladies
- #14. The Daily Show: Ears Edition
- #15. The Tim Dillon Show
- #16. The Basement Yard
- #17. Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!
- #18. The Weekly Show with Jon Stewart
- #19. The Toast
- #20. Small Town Murder
Rising this month · How we ranked these · How to pick the right show · FAQ
The 20 Best Comedy Podcasts to Listen To in 2026
Long-Form Conversation
#1. The Joe Rogan Experience
Hosted by Joe Rogan
About this show: The official podcast of comedian Joe Rogan, who is also a mixed martial arts commentator. Long-form conversations with guests ranging from celebrities to specialists, often running past three hours.
Why it made the list in 2026: The most consistent show on the Apple Comedy chart in 2026 and the widest-reaching: it held the US #1 position across the whole tracking window and charted in nearly every country CastFox follows. Chart record: 27 of 27 US snapshots, average US rank 1, best #1, charting in 77 countries on the latest scrape.
Best fit for: Listeners who want a long, unhurried conversation on whatever the guest happens to know.
#4. This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von
Hosted by Theo Von
About this show: Stand-up comedian Theo Von recounts what happened this past weekend, and sometimes what happened on other days, in an informal format that blends storytelling with long guest conversations.
Why it made the list in 2026: Its latest US rank is inside the top three, the best of any single-comedian show after Rogan, and it moved up two places in this refresh. Chart record: 27 of 27 US snapshots, average US rank 7, best #3, charting in 70 countries on the latest scrape.
Best fit for: People who like a comedian's storytelling more than a comedian's jokes.
#10. Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard
Hosted by Armchair Umbrella
About this show: Dax Shepard explores other people's stories, with a stated interest in the messiness of being human and in guests who are honest about their struggles. Apple also lists it under TV and film.
Why it made the list in 2026: A top-five US average rank across the whole window; one of the most reliably charting interview shows in the category. Chart record: 27 of 27 US snapshots, average US rank 5.3, best #3, charting in 45 countries on the latest scrape.
Best fit for: Listeners who want a celebrity interview that turns into a real conversation.
Hollywood Friends Hanging Out
#2. Good Hang with Amy Poehler
Hosted by The Ringer
About this show: Amy Poehler welcomes celebrities and friends to her studio each week to share stories about their careers, mutual friends, and what has been making them laugh. Produced by The Ringer, and, by its own description, not about advice or self-improvement.
Why it made the list in 2026: The strongest newer entry on the list: a top-three US average rank across every snapshot and top-100 positions in most tracked countries, which is rare for a show with a relatively short back catalog. Chart record: 27 of 27 US snapshots, average US rank 2.3, best #1, charting in 71 countries on the latest scrape.
Best fit for: Anyone who wants a warm celebrity conversation without a lesson attached.
#3. Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend
Hosted by Team Coco & Earwolf
About this show: After 25 years at the Late Night desk, Conan O’Brien started a weekly podcast to make real friends out of his celebrity guests. Produced by Team Coco and Earwolf; playful, deeper than a talk-show segment, and free of broadcast rules.
Why it made the list in 2026: One of the longest-running shows on the list and still a US top-ten regular in 2026, with international reach that matches the biggest names here. Chart record: 27 of 27 US snapshots, average US rank 7.1, best #4, charting in 75 countries on the latest scrape.
Best fit for: Fans of the talk-show Conan who want him unedited and in a good mood.
#6. SmartLess
Hosted by Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes, Will Arnett
About this show: Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes, and Will Arnett. In each episode one host reveals a mystery guest to the other two, and an improvised conversation follows. Apple also lists it under education and society.
Why it made the list in 2026: A top-five US average rank across the whole window, with the mystery-guest format keeping it fresh after hundreds of episodes. Chart record: 27 of 27 US snapshots, average US rank 3.4, best #2, charting in 54 countries on the latest scrape.
Best fit for: Groups and families: it is the most shareable show in the top five.
#13. Office Ladies
Hosted by Audacy & Jenna Fischer and Angela Kinsey
About this show: The Office co-stars and best friends Jenna Fischer and Angela Kinsey break down one episode of The Office each week with behind-the-scenes stories that only two people who were there can tell. Produced with Audacy.
Why it made the list in 2026: The highest-ranked rewatch show on the Comedy chart, present in every 2026 snapshot and charting in dozens of countries. Chart record: 27 of 27 US snapshots, average US rank 27.6, best #22, charting in 49 countries on the latest scrape.
Best fit for: Anyone who has watched The Office more than once.
Stand-Up Comedians Off Stage
#11. Bad Friends
Hosted by 7EQUIS
About this show: Andrew Santino and Bobby Lee, two established stand-ups, present Bad Friends with new episodes every Monday. Lee is known from Mad TV and TigerBelly; Santino from stand-up and his own podcast, Whiskey Ginger.
Why it made the list in 2026: One of the two best-ranked stand-up duos on the list by average US rank, and the more international of the two, charting in the top 100 well beyond the United States. Chart record: 27 of 27 US snapshots, average US rank 13.4, best #7, charting in 50 countries on the latest scrape.
Best fit for: Listeners who want two friends who are funnier together than apart.
#12. Matt and Shane's Secret Podcast
Hosted by Matt McCusker & Shane Gillis
About this show: Matt McCusker and Shane Gillis, two comedians whose own description calls this easily the funniest podcast out there. Gillis is known from Saturday Night Live and viral stand-up clips.
Why it made the list in 2026: The best average US rank of any pure stand-up duo on the chart this year; its reach is mostly American, which is the one thing keeping it out of the top ten by our score. Chart record: 27 of 27 US snapshots, average US rank 11.3, best #3, charting in 31 countries on the latest scrape.
Best fit for: Stand-up fans who want two comedians riffing with no format at all.
#15. The Tim Dillon Show
Hosted by The Tim Dillon Show
About this show: Tim Dillon's show, which Apple lists under comedy, news, and commentary. New episodes twice a week.
Why it made the list in 2026: A US top-20 average rank for the whole window, with a stronger international footprint than most single-host shows here. Chart record: 27 of 27 US snapshots, average US rank 20.4, best #7, charting in 36 countries on the latest scrape.
Best fit for: Listeners who want stand-up energy applied to the news.
#16. The Basement Yard
Hosted by Santagato Studios
About this show: Lifelong friends Joe Santagato and Frank Alvarez, presented by Santagato Studios. Apple lists it under comedy and improv, with new episodes twice a week.
Why it made the list in 2026: Present in every 2026 snapshot with a solid US average and top-100 positions in dozens of countries, which is unusual for a show built on two friends and no guests. Chart record: 27 of 27 US snapshots, average US rank 28.2, best #19, charting in 44 countries on the latest scrape.
Best fit for: Listeners who want an unscripted hang between two people who have known each other forever.
Women-Led Talk and Pop Culture
#5. Call Her Daddy
Hosted by Alex Cooper
About this show: Alex Cooper's show has been running since 2018 and describes itself as the most-listened-to podcast by women. New episodes on Wednesdays with throwback episodes on Fridays, mixing candid conversations with guests and lighter banter about relationships and modern life.
Why it made the list in 2026: The highest-ranked women-led show on the chart and one of the most international, charting in the top 100 of nearly every country CastFox tracks. Chart record: 27 of 27 US snapshots, average US rank 13, best #4, charting in 73 countries on the latest scrape.
Best fit for: Listeners who want frank, funny talk about dating and relationships with big-name guests.
#7. Giggly Squad
Hosted by Hannah Berner & Paige DeSorbo
About this show: Hannah Berner and Paige DeSorbo make fun of everything, most importantly themselves: pop culture, fashion, television, horoscopes, dating, and their own lives, in a weekly conversational format.
Why it made the list in 2026: A US top-ten average across the window and international reach that rivals shows with far bigger names. Chart record: 27 of 27 US snapshots, average US rank 6.7, best #4, charting in 56 countries on the latest scrape.
Best fit for: Anyone who wants a weekly group chat with two friends who are not trying to be managed.
#19. The Toast
Hosted by Dear Media
About this show: Sisters Jackie and Claudia Oshry host The Toast on weekdays for Dear Media, working through television, film, and whatever the internet is arguing about. More than a thousand episodes are in the archive.
Why it made the list in 2026: The biggest climber of any show that charted in every snapshot: it spent the summer in the back half of the Comedy chart and is now a US top-five regular. Its reach is mostly American, which is the only thing keeping it out of the top ten by our score. Chart record: 27 of 27 US snapshots, average US rank 9.8, best #3, charting in 19 countries on the latest scrape.
Best fit for: Listeners who want a short daily recap of pop culture rather than a long interview.
Reddit Reads and Internet Stories
#8. Smosh Reads Reddit Stories
Hosted by Smosh
About this show: Smosh reads Reddit stories. Apple lists it under comedy, society, and culture, with new episodes twice a week.
Why it made the list in 2026: It appeared in every 2026 snapshot and charts in dozens of countries, which is exceptional reach for a show built on reading other people's posts. Chart record: 27 of 27 US snapshots, average US rank 17.9, best #12, charting in 64 countries on the latest scrape.
Best fit for: Listeners who want short, reactive comedy built on internet stories rather than guests.
#9. Two Hot Takes
Hosted by Morgan Absher
About this show: Morgan Absher and a rotating team of co-hosts scavenge Reddit, listener write-ins, and the rest of the internet for dating, relationship, and AITA stories, then give their hot takes. Full-length video episodes on YouTube.
Why it made the list in 2026: Its latest US rank is well inside the top 20 and it charts in as many countries as any internet-story show on the list. Chart record: 27 of 27 US snapshots, average US rank 20, best #11, charting in 64 countries on the latest scrape.
Best fit for: Anyone who reads the AITA subreddit and wants to argue about it out loud.
Comedy Meets News and True Crime
#14. The Daily Show: Ears Edition
Hosted by Comedy Central
About this show: Jon Stewart and The Daily Show news team cover the day's biggest headlines. The Ears Edition carries full episodes, extended content, and exclusive interviews; Apple lists it under comedy, news, and daily.
Why it made the list in 2026: A daily show that stayed in the US Comedy top 100 across every snapshot and one of the biggest climbers in the category since August; its ranking swings with the news cycle more than any other show here. Chart record: 27 of 27 US snapshots, average US rank 25.2, best #12, charting in 44 countries on the latest scrape.
Best fit for: Anyone who wants the day's news delivered as comedy on the commute home.
#17. Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!
Hosted by NPR
About this show: NPR's weekly news quiz, hosted by Peter Sagal, with a panel of comedians and a celebrity guest. Bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening are available through a paid subscription.
Why it made the list in 2026: The only public radio production and the only quiz format to hold the Comedy top 100 in every snapshot this year, and its latest US rank is its best position of the window. Chart record: 27 of 27 US snapshots, average US rank 16.5, best #4, charting in 29 countries on the latest scrape.
Best fit for: Listeners who want the week's news with a scoreboard and a laugh.
#18. The Weekly Show with Jon Stewart
Hosted by Comedy Central
About this show: On Mondays Jon Stewart hosts The Daily Show; on Thursdays he hosts this podcast of in-depth conversations with experts, advocates, and other guests about the ideas shaping the world. Produced by Comedy Central.
Why it made the list in 2026: A US top-20 average rank across every snapshot despite a smaller back catalog than most shows here, and one of the sharpest climbers in the latest window. Chart record: 27 of 27 US snapshots, average US rank 18.4, best #5, charting in 30 countries on the latest scrape.
Best fit for: People who want Jon Stewart in long form rather than in a monologue.
#20. Small Town Murder
Hosted by James Pietragallo, Jimmie Whisman
About this show: Comedians James Pietragallo and Jimmie Whisman look at a small town, what makes it tick, and a murder that happened there, with in-depth research and their own comedic spin. New episodes every Thursday.
Why it made the list in 2026: The only true-crime show to hold the Comedy top 100 in every snapshot, and its latest US rank is inside the top 15. Chart record: 27 of 27 US snapshots, average US rank 15.9, best #11, charting in 17 countries on the latest scrape.
Best fit for: True-crime listeners who want the research without the solemnity.
Rising This Month: Comedy Podcasts Climbing the Charts (October 2026)
These are the comedy shows moving up fastest in CastFox rankings. We compare each show's average US chart position across the 3 most recent snapshots (2026-09-19 to 2026-10-03) with the 3 snapshots before that. A show that was outside the top 100 in the prior window is marked as new to the top 100. This section is refreshed every month; the main list above changes more slowly because it rewards consistency.
Legion of Skanks Podcast
Hosted by Gas Digital Network. Legion of Skanks Podcast moved from an average of #96.5 to #53 (up 43.5 places), with a best US rank of #50 so far in 2026 and a top-100 position in 4 countries on the latest snapshot. Legion of Skanks has been called "The Most Offensive Podcast on Earth" and the hosts and creators wouldn't want it any other way! Stand up comedians and real-life best friends Big Jay Oakerson, Luis J. Gomez, and Dave...
The Toast
Hosted by Dear Media. The Toast moved from an average of #46.3 to #3.7 (up 42.7 places), with a best US rank of #3 so far in 2026 and a top-100 position in 19 countries on the latest snapshot. Take a bite out of The Toast, weekdays with Jackie & Claudia Oshry.
Whiskey Ginger with Andrew Santino
Hosted by Andrew Santino. Whiskey Ginger with Andrew Santino moved from an average of #94 to #56.5 (up 37.5 places), with a best US rank of #39 so far in 2026 and a top-100 position in 4 countries on the latest snapshot. Comedian Andrew Santino interviews friends in and out of the entertainment industry as they reflect on deviant stories of their past; while sipping whiskey. Available on all streaming services and Spotify.
The Daily Show: Ears Edition
Hosted by Comedy Central. The Daily Show: Ears Edition moved from an average of #51.7 to #15.7 (up 36 places), with a best US rank of #12 so far in 2026 and a top-100 position in 44 countries on the latest snapshot. Jon Stewart and The Daily Show News Team cover today's biggest headlines. The “Ears Edition” of The Daily Show features full episodes, extended content, exclusive interviews, and more. The Daily Show: Ears Edition...
Mystery Boys w/ Kurt Metzger & Duncan Trussell New to the top 100
Hosted by YMH Studios. Mystery Boys w/ Kurt Metzger & Duncan Trussell new to the US top 100, now averaging #68.7, with a best US rank of #42 so far in 2026 and a top-100 position in 5 countries on the latest snapshot. Mystery Boys follows comedians and renegade truth seekers Duncan Trussell and Kurt Metzger on a quest to expose the secrets they swear the world isn’t ready for. Join them as they unravel shadowy plots, expose forbidden...
How We Ranked These: CastFox Methodology
CastFox scrapes the Apple Podcasts charts every day in 78 countries and stores every position in the top 200 of every genre. For this list we took the 27 2026 snapshots of the US Comedy chart between 2026-02-24 and 2026-10-03, and scored every show that appeared in the top 100 of any of them.
- Consistency (50% of the score): the number of snapshots in which the show appeared in the US top 100. Every show on this list scored 27 out of 27, which is the filter that removes one-week spikes.
- Average US rank (30%): the mean of the show's US chart positions across those snapshots. Lower is better.
- Global reach (20%): the number of tracked countries in which the show was in the genre top 100 on the most recent snapshot. This is what separates a show with a large US following from a show with a global one.
There are no paid placements and no editorial overrides. A few shows on this list would not be our personal picks; they are here because the chart data put them here, and we would rather show you what people are actually listening to than what we think they should be. Chart position is not the same as audience size, so treat the ranking as a measure of sustained popularity rather than a download count. For a deeper look at what chart data can and cannot tell you, read how podcast audience demographics are calculated.
How to Pick the Right Comedy Podcast for You
What are the funniest podcasts to listen to in 2026?
Funny is personal, so start with the format. If you want a comedian riffing with a friend, Matt and Shane's Secret Podcast and Bad Friends are the two highest-ranked pure stand-up duos on the chart. If you want celebrity guests and warmth, Good Hang with Amy Poehler and Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend are the top two of that kind. If you want one comedian telling stories, This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von has the best latest US rank of any single-host comedy show after Rogan. Every show on this list held the US top 100 for all 27 snapshots, so none of them is a fluke.
What are the best comedy podcasts on Spotify and Apple?
All 20 shows here are ranked from the Apple Podcasts Comedy chart, and every one of them is also available on Spotify. The top five on Apple in 2026 by our score are The Joe Rogan Experience, Good Hang with Amy Poehler, Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend, This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von, and Call Her Daddy. Rogan and Call Her Daddy in particular are shows whose audiences are split across platforms and video, so their Apple chart rank understates their total reach. The summary table above lists the Apple average rank and country count for each show; the CastFox profile linked from each card shows the chart history on every platform we track.
What are the best comedy podcasts for road trips?
For a long drive you want episodes that run for hours and do not require your full attention. The Joe Rogan Experience is the obvious pick: its conversations often exceed three hours, according to the show's CastFox summary. Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard and This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von are long, meandering, and easy to drop in and out of. If you are driving with other people, SmartLess and Office Ladies are the safest shared listens. Small Town Murder is the one for people who would rather have a story than a conversation: two comedians, one small town, one murder, with new episodes every Thursday.
What are the best comedy podcasts with two hosts?
Two-host shows are the backbone of this list. Bad Friends (Bobby Lee and Andrew Santino), Matt and Shane's Secret Podcast (Matt McCusker and Shane Gillis), Giggly Squad (Hannah Berner and Paige DeSorbo), The Basement Yard (Joe Santagato and Frank Alvarez), Office Ladies (Jenna Fischer and Angela Kinsey), The Toast (sisters Jackie and Claudia Oshry), and Small Town Murder (James Pietragallo and Jimmie Whisman) are all built on one long-running pairing. Of the pairs, Giggly Squad has the best average US rank in 2026 and also charts in the most countries; The Toast has the strongest latest US rank after climbing all summer.
What are the best stand-up comedian podcasts?
Six of the 20 shows are hosted by comedians who work the stage: Joe Rogan, Theo Von, Bobby Lee and Andrew Santino, Matt McCusker and Shane Gillis, Tim Dillon, and James Pietragallo and Jimmie Whisman. If you want comedians talking rather than performing, Matt and Shane's Secret Podcast and Bad Friends are the highest-ranked, and This Past Weekend is the one where the host's storytelling is the whole show. The Tim Dillon Show is the pick if you want stand-up energy aimed at the news. KILL TONY, the live Austin show that was on this list in September, is now just outside the top 20 on consistency and still charts in the Comedy top 100 most weeks.
What are the best improv and sketch comedy podcasts?
No pure improv or sketch show made the 2026 top 20; the chart is dominated by conversation. The closest fits are SmartLess, whose format (one host surprises the other two with a mystery guest, then an unscripted conversation follows) is improvised by design, and The Basement Yard, which Apple lists under comedy and improv. For improv-heavy and sketch shows further down the chart, the CastFox Comedy hub lists the top 50 updated daily, and PodcastGPT can search by format.
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What is the best comedy podcast in 2026?
By CastFox's chart-consistency score, The Joe Rogan Experience is the best comedy podcast of 2026: it appeared in all 27 US Comedy chart snapshots between February and October 2026 with an average US rank of 1 and top-100 positions in 77 of the 78 countries CastFox tracks. Good Hang with Amy Poehler is second with an average rank of 2.3 and 71 countries, and Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend is third.
How is this list ranked?
Each show's score combines three things from CastFox's daily Apple Podcasts chart data: how many of the 27 2026 US Comedy chart snapshots it appeared in the top 100 of (50% of the score), its average US rank across those appearances (30%), and how many of 78 tracked countries it charted in on the latest scrape (20%). No paid placements, no editorial overrides. The Rising this month section uses a different measure: the change in average US rank between the three latest snapshots and the three before them.
What is the most popular comedy podcast for women in 2026?
Call Her Daddy, which describes itself as the most-listened-to podcast by women, is the highest-ranked women-led show on the list at #5 overall, with an average US rank of 13 and top-100 positions in 73 countries. Giggly Squad, hosted by Hannah Berner and Paige DeSorbo, is #7 overall and charted in 56 countries. Two Hot Takes, hosted by Morgan Absher, is #9, and The Toast, the weekday show from sisters Jackie and Claudia Oshry, enters the list at #19 after the biggest rank climb of any show on it.
Which comedy podcasts are growing fastest in 2026?
In the three most recent snapshots, Legion of Skanks Podcast improved its average US rank from 96.5 to 53 and The Toast went from 46.3 to 3.7, the two biggest gains in the category. Whiskey Ginger with Andrew Santino moved from 94 to 56.5, The Daily Show: Ears Edition from 51.7 to 15.7, and The Weekly Show with Jon Stewart from 37 to 10.3. Mystery Boys w/ Kurt Metzger & Duncan Trussell and Story Warz are new to the US Comedy top 100 in this window.
Are news and true crime shows really comedy podcasts?
Apple's Comedy chart says yes. Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me! (NPR's weekly news quiz), The Weekly Show with Jon Stewart, The Daily Show: Ears Edition, and Small Town Murder all appeared in every one of the 27 US Comedy snapshots. They are on this list because the data put them here, and we describe each one as what it is: a comedy show about the news, or about a murder, rather than a comedy show about nothing.
How do I find comedy podcasts about a specific topic or get booked on one?
Use PodcastGPT Podcast Finder and describe what you want in plain English ("comedy podcasts about parenting" or "comedians who talk about sports"). It searches 5M+ shows by topic rather than by category name. If you are a comedian or a publicist looking for bookings, CastFox Guest Finder matches you to active, guest-booking comedy shows with verified host contacts, and the complete guesting playbook covers the pitch.