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If there’s one thing we could all use more of in 2026, it’s a good laugh. Whether you're doomscrolling between meetings, stuck in traffic, or winding down after a long day, podcasts have become one of the easiest (and best) ways to inject humor into everyday life.
From sharp-witted hosts and chaotic friend groups to absurd storytelling and laugh-out-loud improv, comedy podcasts continue to thrive as a much-needed escape. Ahead, we’re rounding up the podcasts guaranteed to make you laugh more in 2026 — because sometimes the best self-care is hitting play and not taking anything too seriously.
Laugh more in 2026 with these podcasts on iHeartRadio.
"Las Culturistas"
Ding dong! Join your culture consultants, Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang, on an unforgettable journey into the beating heart of CULTURE. Alongside sizzling special guests, they GET INTO the hottest pop-culture moments of the day and the formative cultural experiences that turned them into Culturistas.
"The 85 South Show"
Welcome to "The 85 South Show" - a podcast for people who don't know what a podcast is. Hosted by DC Young Fly, Karlous Miller, and Chico Bean.
"Dear Chelsea"
On this weekly advice show, comedian & author Chelsea Handler answers listener questions with the hilarious edge you know her for. Joined each week by co-host Catherine Law and celebrity guests, Chelsea never shies away from giving her honest opinion on everything from love, sex and weed to family issues or losing a loved one. Every episode takes you on a ride from funny and informative to inspirational and heartbreaking – and back again. Do you need advice from Chelsea? Send us your question at: DearChelseaPodcast@gmail.com.
"More Better"
Real-life friends and stars of the hit TV show Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Stephanie Beatriz and Melissa Fumero, team up for a weekly podcast that will have you laughing, crying, and crying with laughter. They’ll talk about it all while helping each other (and us) be better – MORE better. Join these amigas as they take us on their personal ride through all aspects of life and share the juiciest cheat codes for adulting, while throwing in some hilarious anecdotes and probably a few embarrassing stories. In their careers and personal lives (both are married with children), they often find themselves leaning on each other for advice and laughs.
"Bombing with Eric Andre"
Join stand-up comedian Eric Andre every week as he hangs with his friends to talk about BOMBING. They talk about their worst moments bombing on stage, in public, in life, under the influence and many more gnarly stories that may or may not involve audience members throwing a punch.
"This Is Important"
Adam Devine, Anders Holm, Blake Anderson, and Kyle Newacheck seriously discuss some very important topics.
"Do You Need A Ride?"
Each week on Do You Need A Ride? comedians Chris Fairbanks and Karen Kilgariff hop in the car with a funny guest to run errands, hit the drive-thru and sit in traffic. Since DYNAR hit the road in 2014, Karen and Chris have been joined in their mobile sound studio by hundreds of celebrities, stand-up comedians and masters of improv including Joel Kim Booster, Tig Notaro, Patton Oswalt, Margaret Cho, Fortune Feimster and many more.
"Emergency Intercom"
"Emergency Intercom" is a comedy podcast by Enya Umanzor and Drew Phillips. There is no emergency, but there is an intense need for attention, so maybe listen up… You don’t want to know what happens if you don’t. (we will be violent)
"HIGHKEY!"
RuPaul’s Drag Race winner Yvie Oddly and culture critic Ryan Mitchell host "HIGHKEY!" — a boldly queer LGBTQ+ podcast where pop culture, chaos, and surprisingly real conversations collide. It’s like being a fly on the wall for the most unhinged, hilarious, and heartfelt side convo at the party — with past guests like Laverne Cox, Rico Nasty, Bob the Drag Queen, and Lena Waithe, and more queer icons on the way. Welcome to the party — BYOB, pull up a chair, and settle in because this one’s just getting started.
"MESS"
Comedians Sydnee Washington and Marie Faustin return to their podcast thrones with "MESS," a weekly podcast where they dive into the mess that is life on earth and try to make it make sense. Hilarity ensues as opinions fly, realizations are made, and the mess is cleaned up. Well, until next week.
"My Momma Told Me"
Comedians Langston Kerman and David Gborie take a deep dive into the most exciting, groundbreaking and sometimes problematic Black conspiracy theories. They’ll have guests cover silly conspiracies, scary conspiracies and conspiracies they learned from that uncle who used to wear jeans when he went swimming in the public pool.
"Not My Best Moment"
KevOnStage (Kevin Fredricks) sits down with entertainers, athletes, entrepreneurs and comedians to explore their "Not My Best Moment." The low points in life or career that unexpectedly led to growth, blessings or major wins.