Laugh it up with these 5 comedy podcasts

Sick of listening to the same old music on repeat? Why not try something a little different? Below are five of our favourite comedy podcasts from all sides of the comedy circuit.

So, whether you want to laugh at someone’s favourite dessert, their parenting fails, unbelievable history, or comedians pretending to know about the dairy industry, you’re sure to find something that’ll make you laugh out loud.

Off Menu with Ed Gamble and James Acaster

Each week, comedians Ed Gamble and James Acaster invite special guests into their magical restaurant to each choose their favourite meal. On the way, they chat about the funny memories and experiences that informed their choice. Listen along here.

Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe's Parenting Hell

Rob and Josh discuss the hilarious highs and lows of parenting, with celebrity guests joining every over podcast to share their own (mis)adventures with the kids. Super funny for parents and child-less listeners alike, you can check it out on Spotify here.

Beef and Dairy Network

Ben Partridge plays the host of a fictional industry podcast for the beef and dairy industry. He interviews all kinds of returning characters played by some of your favourite comedians. Fun, very silly, but never predictable. Listen here.

Birthday Girl’s House Party

Comedy sketch group Birthday Girls, aka Rose Johnson, Camille Ucan and Beattie Edmondson, invite you to their house party ¬– featuring an array of segments ranging from ‘haha’ to ‘so stupid it’s funny’. Check it out on BBC Radio 1 here.

Women like us

Katherine Parkinson and Katy Brand are hysterical as Lillian Bayliss and Jennifer Hudson, best frenemies who refuse to acknowledge they are doing this podcast to make ends meet. They chat about anything and everything, from fashion to politics to free speech to veganism and back again. Check it out here.

Haha… There’s nothing better than chuckling away to yourself on the train is there?

Laugh away,

Team SMARTY.