For fans of chaotic comedy and improvised advice, “My Brother, My Brother and Me” (MBMBaM) has set a uniquely high bar with its blend of sibling chemistry, absurdist humor, and questionable life guidance. The McElroy brothers’ ability to spin random Yahoo Answers queries and listener questions into comedy gold has inspired numerous shows that capture a similar spirit of unscripted hilarity and genuine warmth.
Whether you’ve exhausted the MBMBaM archives or are simply looking to expand your comedy podcast horizons, these shows share that special combination of conversational humor, pop culture commentary, and authentic relationships between hosts that makes MBMBaM so engaging. Here are some podcasts that might scratch that same chaotic-good itch.
Hey Riddle Riddle
Three allegedly mediocre Chicago comedy performers – Adal Rifai, Erin Keif, and John Patrick Coan – tackle the world’s collection of brain-bending conundrums. Their quest encompasses everything from nearly unsolvable mysteries to questionably logical challenges to decidedly outdated brainteasers. Though the show presents itself as a riddle-solving endeavor, the actual puzzles often take a backseat to the hosts’ meandering comedic discourse.
My Dad Wrote a Porno
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A son discovers his father’s attempt at erotic literature, and rather than burying this awkward revelation, Jamie Morton opts to share it with the masses through a comedic audio series. Joined by companions James Cooper and Alice Levine, he navigates through his father’s passionate prose one chapter at a time, revealing increasingly mortifying insights into his parent’s creative imagination.
What the Folklore
A humorous audio series that highlights the ridiculous elements hidden within traditional stories and myths. In every episode, the hosts dissect a folk tale, attempt to resolve its logical inconsistencies while accidentally introducing new ones, and craft unexpected links between seemingly unrelated narratives.
The Worst Idea of All Time
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Two New Zealand comics, Guy Montgomery and Tim Batt, torture themselves by repeatedly watching the same films. Since 2014, they’ve subjected themselves to weekly viewings of various movies – from Adam Sandler comedies to action blockbusters – reviewing them with increasingly unhinged perspectives as they endure multiple viewings of each film.
Beach Too Sandy, Water Too Wet
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A humorous audio series where the hosts, Xandy and Christine Schiefer, theatrically perform the most outraged single-star critiques penned by overly dramatic complainers. The show, part of Forever Dog’s lineup, transforms petty grievances into entertaining entertainment.
Plumbing the Death Star
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A celebrated audio series featuring a trio of Australia’s least reliable intellectuals. Two Joels and their companion tackle pressing questions about entertainment and media with deliberately misguided analysis and flawed logic. They emphasize that despite appearances, they don’t focus on Star Wars.
Free to A Good Home
Two comics, Michael Hing and Ben Jenkins, host a weekly show where they and their featured guest explore the bizarre world of classified advertisements, discussing the most intriguing and questionable listings they discover.
Stop Podcasting Yourself
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A leading Canadian humor show featuring Graham Clark and Dave Shumka, who welcome different entertainers to join their amusing conversations each episode, consistently delivering laughs with their rotating cast of visitors.
Dungeons & Daddies
An actual-play tabletop gaming series following the adventures of four fathers who find themselves pulled from suburban life into a world of swords and sorcery, where they embark on a mission to save their missing children.
Jordan, Jesse, GO!
A proudly substance-free audio series that somehow earned critical acclaim despite having zero structure or purpose. Hosts Jesse Thorn and Jordan Morris, along with celebrity visitors, deliver an absurd yet endearing weekly chaos that simultaneously elevates and reduces listeners’ intelligence.
Judge John Hodgman
A judicial-themed audio series where renowned bit-part TV personality John Hodgman, operating under self-bestowed legal authority, resolves listeners’ disputes and delivers verdicts on their personal conflicts.
Three Bean Salad
An audio series featuring comics Mike Wozniak, Henry Paker, and Benjamin Partridge, who examine specific topics proposed by their fanbase in each installment.
Bad Friends
Among the vast sea of comedic shows in the podcasting world, Bad Friends stands out as something special. The series has carved its own distinct path to become a genuine phenomenon, delivering raw and unfiltered laughs that have resonated with audiences. For those seeking bold, edgy comedy, this podcast deserves a spot in your listening rotation. Read our review of Bad Friends.
The Dollop
Each episode, hosts Dave Anthony and Gareth Reynolds dive into an historical event or figure, offering their comedic take while uncovering fascinating stories from the past. Read our review of The Dollop.
We’re Here to Help
Two comedians lacking any real credentials for dispensing wisdom nonetheless host a show where they attempt to guide strangers through their problems. Despite their friendship being built on humor rather than expertise, Johnson and Reynolds offer their unpolished perspectives to callers’ dilemmas, occasionally bringing in guests to help tackle questions both light and weighty.
Wonderful!
Join hosts Griffin and Rachel McElroy as they celebrate life’s delightful treasures, exploring what makes their favorite things so special and sharing their infectious enthusiasm for all things joyful.
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