Not Just For Laughs: Why Comedy Remains The Number One Podcast Genre

There is something so special about a well-told joke. The meticulously calculated comedic timing; the perfectly delivered punchline. It’s an art form that not everyone can master, and it has the ability to brighten one’s day in an instant. But post-pandemic, our collective sense of humor has shifted. Comedy is no longer about racing to a mic-drop or saying the thing that no-one else dares say. Today, audiences are craving a gentler kind of humor based around conversation and connection - the things we’ve missed the most over the past several years. And with some of the funniest personalities as hosts, podcasts are delivering in a way that no other medium can. In the session, we will delve into the evolution of comedy podcasts and investigate why it draws in the most loyal listeners and remains the number one genre.