Comedian, writer and actor, Cariad Lloyd guides us through some of her favourite comedy podcasts…

Cariad Lloyd

I love podcasts. And I love comedy. So I guess you could say I’m a GREAT match to tell you about comedy podcasts. Neil Nunes is also really into them but he was too busy and when they asked him to write this he said “bugger off” but in a lovely deep voice: just imagine it, so lovely...

I spend a large amount of my time listening to or watching things that make me laugh, which helps when you also do a podcast about grief (Griefcast), although it is surprisingly uplifting too. So, here is my list of current top comedy podcasts. All guaranteed to make you giggle, laugh and make a weird squeaky sound you have to style out at work so it looks like you are actually doing that data entry you said you were.

Friday Night Comedy

If, like me, you are out clubbing at Fabric on a Friday night, necking Negronis and dancing to Drake remixes then this is for you*. Picking the top comedy favourites from Radio 4’s stalwart programmes, from The News Quiz, to Dead Ringers to The Now Show – this is the ultimate way to catch up on your favourite Radio 4 comedy without having to stay in. Because of course you’ll be out listening to some top bangers.

* I have never done this, but it’s what all woke lit baes are doing so you can use it if you need to impress a young person.

Beef and Dairy Network

Are you interested in Beef Farming and Dairy herds? Then this is the podcast for you! A hilarious and surreal take on the beef and dairy industry hosted by comedian Benjamin Partridge. Hard to explain but well worth a listen, featuring such delightful guests as Mike Wozniak, Mike Bubbins and Henry Paker. I can’t explain it – you just have to download it and you will soon understand that cow-based comedy has been missing from your life.