Tag: comedy podcast

Swedish Gen Z Hit ‘Vad? med IJustWantToBeCool’ Comes Exclusively to Spotify

February 13, 2023

Anyone want a slice of pizza to go with their podcast? Sweden’s biggest Gen Z show, Vad? med IJustWantToBeCool, is the latest podcast to come exclusively to Spotify—and the pizza party’s just getting started. 

Comedy trio Victor, Emil, and Joel debuted their hit podcast, Vad? (What?), in May 2020 after 10 years of making humorous video content. Since then, the show has climbed the charts to become one of Sweden’s biggest podcasts with a younger Gen Z audience (those aged 7 to 20). Each episode consists of the friends asking each other what they would do if faced with certain situations and telling stories from their lives to reinforce their responses. 

Keeping with their comedic sentiments, the trio announced their exclusivity with Spotify through a series of sketches showing them dramatically moving into the Spotify office, claiming to own the place. And since at the end of every exhausting move comes a “moving pizza,” IJustWantToBeCool created a special pizza for their fans to enjoy.

the hosts of "Vad" share a pizza on a couch

Fans in Stockholm can get in on the fun for the next two weeks by heading to one of the two Deglabbet pizza shop locations and ordering a special “Moving Pizza,” which is made with a special recipe from the trio and will be served in a branded “Vad?” takeaway box.

Check out the latest Swedish Spotify exclusive podcast, Vad? med IJustWantToBeCool, below.

 

The Viral Duo Behind The Inspired Unemployed are Bringing Their Talents to a New Spotify Original Podcast

September 21, 2021

Australians Matt Ford and Jack Steele may seem like a pair of average Joe’s, but their 1.2 million social media followers, modeling contracts with high-end brands, and spreads in magazines like GQ and Vogue tell a different story. The duo, known as The Inspired Unemployed, are not yet accustomed to their new lives, however—their ascent to fame only began when their comedy sketches started going viral in 2019. Now the two friends are taking on a new media format with their Spotify Original Podcast of the same name: The Inspired Unemployed.

Starting today, fans of The Inspired Unemployed account will get to listen to honest, real, and funny conversations that reflect on Jack and Matt’s feelings of being “fish out of water” in the world of internet stardom.

“The podcast is about us and how we are navigating the sudden whiplash of fame and success,” the best friends told For the Record. Apparently, that also includes changes in their family dynamics. “We have both overtaken our sisters and are now our mothers’ favorite children,” they added. 

Their success didn’t come overnight, however. The pair took a big risk in quitting their day jobs once they started gaining a steady following in 2019. Now, even with millions of followers and 700,000 daily views, they’re still the bros-next-door who hit it off when they met in grade school over a decade ago.

That’s what makes them so engaging to watch and listen to. When it comes to finding creative inspiration, they shared, “Most of the time it’s just us sitting around talking about funny scenarios and then bringing them to life.” 

And while their fan base is mainly concentrated close to home in the Australia and New Zealand regions, the pair hopes their weekly podcast will resonate around the world: “While you can see there is a very Aussie feel to our comedy, we still think it’s relatable. Humour is universal, after all.” 

Ready for your weekly dose of tongue-in-cheek humor, spontaneous dares, and hilarious musings directly from the minds of Matt and Jack? Listen to the first episode of The Inspired Unemployed podcast below.  

5 Reasons to Check Out ‘Balada Onggok Si Anak Durhaka,’ The Latest Spotify Original Podcast by PODKESMAS

September 8, 2021

The PODKESMAS Asia Network is the most listened to podcast network in Indonesia with over 100 million streams. Listeners love shows such as Podcast Pemain Cadangan, GJLS Entertainment, Zozolab Podcast, and Podcast Malam Kliwon. And now, there’s even more to love, as the first episode of PODKESMAS’s new Spotify Original podcast Balada Onggok Si Anak Durhaka becomes available exclusively on Spotify.

The iconic quartet of comedians Ananda Omesh, Angga ‘Nggok’, Imam Darto, and Surya ‘Insomnia’ Dini, who will serve as hosts, shared five reasons why listeners should not miss even a single episode.

1. Shake off a bad day with a wacky, yet deep, story line

Absurd-yet-hilarious comedic scenes like Onggok cursing into a toilet bowl and getting pooped on will have listeners in fits of laughter. However, at the same time, the plots teach us various meaningful life lessons about topics such as friendship, respect toward our parents, and forgiveness of our past mistakes.

2. Level-up your podcast listening experience

This show brings a full-fledged movie production team on board, from the music and casting director to the writer and line producer. Not only that, but the production also uses the most sophisticated audio recording equipment to provide listeners with immersive and clear cinematic audio effects. With this new level of podcast production intricacy, listeners will be able hear even the smallest sound details. Just grab a headset and sit back.

3. Get to know new talents from big names in the entertainment industry

The show will reunite powerhouse cast members such as Tora Sudiro, Cak Lontong, Babe Cabita, and Bintang Emon. And although the names are familiar, fans will get to hear their favorites in a whole new light as they listen to the talent deliver new forms of fantasy comedy through audio drama and characterization.

4. Hear hysterical behind-the-scenes content, from bloopers to interviews with the guest stars

Every week, listeners can also look forward to a bonus episode that will shed light on the fun moments from the recording process. Through behind-the-scenes content and bloopers, listeners can hear unused and humorous takes full of uncontrollable laughter and forgotten lines. Fans can also listen to backstage chitchat with guest stars and get to hear their side of the story.

5. It’s created by none other than PODKESMAS under the PODKESMAS ASIA NETWORK

PODKESMAS itself was nominated as the most popular podcast in Indonesia in the comedy genre in the Spotify Wrapped 2020 awards, and it is a regular on the Spotify weekly top podcast chart in Indonesia. So listeners will for sure be in for a treat—just get ready to be wowed!

Fans of PODKEMAS should make sure to check out the first episode of Balada Onggok Si Anak Durhaka, available for free, exclusively on Spotify. 

No Es Chiste —Podcasts de comedia en español entretienen a audiencias en Chile, España y México

August 6, 2021

¿Quieres reírte un poco? No busques más y revisa la sección de ‘podcast’ en tu aplicación de Spotify. El género de comedia está experimentando un creciente aumento en Spotify, según Wrapped 2020, fue el segundo género más popular en la plataforma a nivel global. En algunos países como Chile, España y México el género ha llegado a alcanzar el primer lugar entre los más escuchados.  

Ya sea como standup, con guión o simplemente narraciones surreales, los podcast en español han brindado distracción y alegría durante el año pasado, y probablemente seguirán haciéndolo en el futuro. Exploramos algunos de estos hilarantes podcasts en español. 

Comedia A lo Largo de Chile 

Cada día hay más y más podcasts de comedia o creadores que apuntan a hacer que los chilenos sonrían en Spotify. En los podcasts los humoristas han encontrado una nueva vía para reflejar situaciones divertidas o embarazosas que contagian de risa a los oyentes. De esta forma, los podcasts de comedia se han convertido en el género más escuchado en el país, con más del 50% de los oyentes chilenos disfrutando de los los podcasts más divertidos de Spotify.

Según un reporte de Spotify, los chilenos consumen más de 89,000 horas de contenido de comedia cada día. Esta fascinación puede ser vista también en el crecimiento que ha tenido el género, el cual ha aumentado en un promedio de 842% año tras año desde 2017. Los oyentes tienden a tener un sesgo hacia el segmento más joven —las personas de menos de 30% representan el 57% de las escuchas del género.

“El crecimiento del género de comedia en Chile es realmente sorprendente,” dijo Javier Piñol Director de Spotify Studios para Latinoamérica y EEUU LatinX. “Hemos visto cómo las audiencias han crecido exponencialmente desde 2017 a la fecha y han consolidado el género como el más escuchado en el país. Desde Spotify siempre hemos buscado potenciar y darle visibilidad al talento que existe en el país llevando a los creadores a nuevas fronteras. La comedia realmente está teniendo un momento estelar en podcasting en Spotify.

Algunos de los podcasts que llevan a la comedia chilena a esas nuevas fronteras son: Tomás va a Morir, Weona que Creici, Con la ayuda de mis amikas, Tripulación Cohete, Palomoza contesta, Oye Ñaña, Clase básica, Mis últimas tres neuronas, Chimbamigos, y  Lucas y Socías, una vez más..

Riendo en España

A cientos de miles de kilómetros de distancia, los españoles tomaron los podcasts de comedia de una manera completamente nueva durante el último año y medio. El género de los podcasts de comedia, que es el más escuchado en España, ha visto crecer su consumo un 186% desde el inicio del confinamiento en 2020.

Este aumento sigue un interés constante en los podcasts de comedia en todos los grupos de edad. En España, atraen tanto a jóvenes de 18 a 24 años como a mayores de 55. Al género le siguen los shows de sociedad, cultura, entretenimiento, bienestar y estilo de vida.

“Después del estallido de la pandemia, muchos de nosotros nos refugiamos en los podcasts de comedia en busca de distracción y pasar un buen rato en compañía de audio”, dijo Eduardo Alonso, director de Studios para Europa del Este y del Sur en Spotify. Indudablemente continuará en el resto de 2021: solo de enero a junio, hemos observado que la escucha de podcasts de comedia sigue creciendo en más de un 28% en España.

Los aficionados a los podcasts de comedia en español pueden prestar especial atención a El bar de Los Broder Tolquin, un nuevo podcast original de Spotify protagonizado y dirigido por Raúl Cimas y Javier Coronas que salió en junio. El podcast surge de una historia de fondo habitual: en 2010, la policía española inició una investigación para desmantelar una banda peligrosa. Para ello, colocaron micrófonos ocultos en un modesto bar de Madrid. Casualmente, este era el mismo bar donde pasaban sus veladas los cómicos Javier Coronas, Raúl Cimas, El Pirata y un grupo muy pintoresco. Después de la investigación, salieron a la luz todas las conversaciones y chats sobrantes que se grabaron, lo que dio lugar al espectáculo cómico y totalmente surrealista.

Divirtiéndose en México 

La comedia también ha sido la categoría de podcast más popular en Spotify en México. Unas cuántas listas han copado consistentemente las cimas de los podcasts musicales, usualmente disputadas por “La Cotorrisa”, una entretenida y difusa conversación semanal con los amigos de toda la vida, Ricardo Pérez y Slobotzky, además de “Leyendas Legendarias”, una exploración de tipo sátira humorística de historias de crímenes de la vida real, conspiraciones, y actividades paranormales, presentado por José Antonio Badía y Eduardo Espinosa, en un estilo similar al americano “Last Podcast on The Left”. 

La escena del stand-up comedy va en auge en México, y aunque la pandemia los ha obligado a retirarse de las presentaciones en vivo, durante el año pasado los fanáticos se volcaron hacia voces similares como Fran Hevia y Juan Carlos Escalante en “El Súper Show está Genial”. Para explorar más esta escena, el verano pasado Spotify lanzó “Toma 1”, un podcast original de conversaciones con algunos de los nombres más grandes del escenario, presentado por Raúl Campos, un reconocido productor de especiales de comedia. Durante 36 episodios, la serie otorga una visión única de lo que impulsa a los comediantes, desde las impresiones del maestro Paco de Miguel, hasta Ana Julia Yeyé (quien también fue destacada en el podcast original de Spotify “Coming Out Emociones Compartidas”.)

 Diviértete escuchando “Con la ayuda de mis amikas”, un podcast de comedia en español, donde dos presentadoras analizan las tendencias de la semana en internet, para ayudarse entre ellas con sus redes sociales. 

Enissa Amani Explores Culture and Comedy in Her New Spotify Original Podcast

December 4, 2020

Enissa Amani is a chameleon onstage. The Iranian-born German comedian prides herself on the ability to bend and transform her material for any audience based on location, language, and culture. Now she’s also working this flexibility into a new medium for her debut German-language Spotify Original Podcast, Statements aus Seide (“Statements Made of Silk”). Like her on-stage comedy, Enissa’s new show will cover a range of topics from feminism to fashion. “I want to share the moments which all mankind has in common: the pain, the fears, the desires,” says Enissa.

As the first German comedian with a stand-up special on Netflix, she’s honed her craft—expect plenty of laughs. But in Statements aus Seide, Enissa will also share thoughtful deliberations on her life growing up as an Iranian refugee in Germany, her work as a social justice advocate, and whatever else is on her mind—all in 30- to 60-minute episodes.

Enissa spoke with For the Record about performing in different languages, her activism work, and creating her own podcast.

What can fans of your comedy stand-up expect from the podcast?

In my podcast I’ll touch upon all the issues I have not yet touched upon onstage. I’ve told my stories a few times when I was a guest on other podcasts, and the feedback was tremendous. People who hadn’t even followed my work told me that my point of view was extremely helpful to them.

Over the years, I wrote down every story of my family, my friends, and book quotes which inspired me. Those words can offer people a real way out of hopeless moments. This will be a funny podcast—an honest hour to let you begin or end your day with a smile. 

How has your background as an Iranian immigrant informed your comedy?

Being an Iranian refugee child and being trilingual helps me to approach people on different cultural levels. And every time I perform, I am a different kind of Enissa. The Berlin Show Enissa is a much rougher comic than the LA, Hollywood, Laugh Factory Enissa, who is more into the German-Persian Background Stories. The New York Enissa is much cooler than the Farsi show in Vienna, where Iranians are just starting to get into stand-up.

I get to taste all these different moments of laughter and try very different stand-up materials. 

As refugees, or “first-generation Germans,” we are torn apart between identities, but every kind of conflict always helps with comedy. 

What’s your life been like since your Netflix special premiered?

My specials changed my work. I started playing shows in three languages. I had the honor to have stage time at the Laugh Factory in LA, and the Improv, the Gotham, and the Comedy Cellar in New York. All stages I had never dreamed I’d be able to perform in a language which is not my first. I also play Farsi shows in Germany, Austria, and the UK. 

You’re not afraid to share your opinions on issues like racism and inequality. How did comedy become an outlet for you to share these thoughts? 

I’m really surprised that my activism for human rights and against racism here in Germany kind of got bigger than my work as a comedian. In the beginning, everybody told me to “stick with comedy” whenever I was outspoken about problems in our society. Now all my statements go viral with 12,000 comments sometimes, and everybody asks me to seriously get into politics. There is this running gag of my followers calling me “the chancellor.”

I love the fact that everything that your heart tells you to do—if you have the courage to follow that voice—becomes your real vocation or even destiny. 

What would you like people to take away from your podcast? 

I’m going to share my most intimate stories, experiences, and inspirations on my podcast because I know it will help through dark times. Every smile you can inspire is a smile you‘ll create for the world.

Ready to get to know a new Enissa? Check out the first of 13 episodes of ‘Statements aus Seide’ below.

Spotify Brings ‘Robert Presents a Listening Stand-up Show – Akiyama Dai-ichi Building’ to Japanese Comedy Lovers

October 12, 2020

This year, we found that Spotify listeners around the world are tuning in to comedy podcasts more than any other genre—making it the top-ranking global podcast category in 2020 to date. Now, Spotify’s newest Original podcast in Japan will be filled with laughs as well. Starting October 12, listeners can find Japan’s popular comedy trio Robert in a new weekly series, Robert Presents a Listening Stand-up Show – Akiyama Dai-ichi Building, a Spotify Original Podcast.

In the scripted stand-up comedy show, the trio (Ryūji Akiyama, Hiroshi Yamamoto, and Hiroyuki Baba), play janitors who share hilarious fictional conversations with the people who live in their building. Other characters will be played by a rotating cast of up-and-coming guest star comedians and talents like Shisonnu, New York, and Rice.

The podcast will be the first original comedy show for Spotify in Japan, presented in partnership with leading local entertainment company Yoshimoto. Robert Presents a Listening Stand-up Show – Akiyama Dai-ichi Building will satisfy listeners looking for the best in stand-up comedy and make fans laugh through an easily accessible, free audio medium. Most of all, the show sets the stage for the next generation of comedians yet to be discovered in Japan.

Stream the first episode of Robert Presents a Listening Stand-up Show – Akiyama Dai-ichi Building below.

Germany’s Till Reiners Celebrates Comedy and the Comedians on His New Podcast, ‘Jokes’

July 21, 2020

When it comes to German podcasts, comedy is king. It’s the number one genre in the country, with more than a third of the top podcasts falling into the category. While there are dozens of shows that leave listeners in stitches, there’s yet to be one that celebrates comedy and the comedians who make fans laugh, snicker, and chuckle—until now. Enter Till Reiners and his new Spotify Original Podcast, Jokes.

Till is one of Germany’s most well-known comedians. He not only tours the country with his set, but he also has his own TV show and makes regular appearances on the satirical late-night show Heute Show.

Each week on Jokes, Till will be joined by a fellow comedian—newcomers and legends alike—to talk about their work, how they see the world, their influences, and how it all comes together. Some of the guests listeners can look forward to include Christian Ulmen, Aurel Mertz, and Hazel Brugger. 

We caught up with Till to learn about his take on comedy, the ideal podcast guest, and more.

According to Spotify’s streaming data, comedy is currently the most popular podcast genre in Germany. Why do you think that is?

It’s entertainment, obviously! Most people like to listen to two funny people talking. And of course, it helps if it’s their job anyway.

‘Last Podcast on the Left’—Now Exclusively, and Scarily, on Spotify

February 14, 2020

What happens when you take all things horror, throw in a bit of lighthearted comedy, and turn it into a podcast? You get Last Podcast on the Left. The popular series has taken listeners to some of the scariest places on earth—and now, it will be available for free exclusively on Spotify.

The Last Podcast on the Left explores the dark side of humanity, both real and imaginary. Hosts Ben Kissel, Marcus Parks, and Henry Zebrowski investigate chilling topics fro Jeffrey Dahmer and Jonestown to iconic hauntings and the history of war crimes.

“We’re excited that Last Podcast On the Left will be available to hundreds of millions of free and premium users on Spotify, where music and podcasts beautifully coexist,” said Henry. “Working with Spotify will take this show that has been our baby for ten years to the next level, providing easy accessibility for people listening all over the world. If you can’t see us live, or come to our homes to hear us yell, you can always listen on Spotify for free!”

To celebrate the show’s 400th episode, and to kick off the exclusive partnership, listeners can tune in to an all-new five-part series about the JFK assassination, available now for free, only on Spotify.

Check out a behind-the-scenes look at the series below … if you dare.

 

Stream Last Podcast on the Left—now exclusively on Spotify.

Preview the New Spotify Original Podcast ‘The Last Degree of Kevin Bacon’

February 12, 2020

You may remember over the summer when we announced that a new Spotify Original podcast, The Last Degree of Kevin Bacon, starring Kevin Bacon as himself, was in the works. Well, the highly anticipated comedy series is nearly here, with the first two episodes dropping Monday, February 17, only on Spotify. Can’t wait? You can listen to the trailer right now.

Produced by Funny Or Die and created by Dan Abramson, the comedy podcast tells the story of washed-up actor Randy Beslow, who’s spent 30 years blaming Kevin Bacon for missing out on the lead role of Footloose. After hitting rock bottom, Beslow decides to hunt down his celebrity nemesis. But in a twist neither of them saw coming, he accidently becomes Bacon’s new assistant and possible BFF. What happens next? You’ll have to tune in to find out.

Part fiction and part alternative reality, a star-studded cast including actors Kyra Sedgwick, Matt Walsh, and Lamorne Morris joins Kevin Bacon for a podcast you won’t want to miss. Check out a preview in the video below.

 

The Last Degree of Kevin Bacon trailer is available now on Spotify. The series launches Monday, February 17, only on Spotify.