No Such Thing as a Fish
Factual and funny
With 600 million downloads, this show is a global hit, named Apple’s “Best New Podcast” the year it launched. Now more than 650 episodes strong, the hosts share favorite strange facts from that week’s research gleaned from producing the BBC show QI. The “QI Elves” – hosts James Harkin, Andrew Hunter Murray, Anna Ptaszynski, and Dan Schreiber – share what they’ve learned; and then we learn and laugh.
Good Christian Fun
Weird, a bit loud, must be able to laugh at yourself
If you’ve ever chuckled at what can be the quaint weirdness of the Christian entertainment sub-culture, this show might be for you. Hosts Kevin T. Porter and Caroline Ely often begin the show already laughing and then dive into spirited dialogue about Veggie Tales, Christian dating, movies that deal with faith themes, and funny “WOW or NOW” nostalgia contests for guests to distinguish Christian music hits from their secular counterparts. Not everyone will get all the references, but this is one to check out for a laugh and maybe a light jab at some quirky things.
Spitballers Comedy Podcast
Do you enjoy dad humor?
This show is hosted by three dads who discuss weird things like whether chickens and alligators can sit, fictional devices you wish were real, and best vending machine items. Known as a clean show, Spitballers has won Comedy Podcast of the Year twice. Perfect for those long drives home after a busy day of budget meetings.
Forte Catholic
Designed to bring a smile
For listeners who know exactly who Mother Teresa is and more, a team of Roman Catholic hosts focus on “the laughs, insights and encouragement you need to get through your week and grow in your life of faith.” The humor is self-deprecating and never mean. This is a show that intends to be uplifting, and we can all use some of that these days.
Faith Adjacent
Immensely listenable
This warm and welcoming show recently aired an episode called “Who the heck is Mother Teresa?” The hosts then educate themselves and their listeners. Another digs into what’s happening now with Contemporary Christian artists from years ago. Truly fun, a little edgy in just the right way, this show tries to “understand the modern dynamics of faith through a combined commitment to uncomfortable honesty, authentic weirdness, and critical thinking.”
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