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Rising improv podcasts climbing the charts this week

40 Improv podcasts climbing Apple Podcasts' charts this week, all free to listen to and with an episode out in the last month.

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How this list is made

  • Improv shows
  • Up 3 places or more on Apple Podcasts' charts in the last week, or new to them
  • Not in the top 10 of any of Apple Podcasts' charts, now or a week ago
  • An episode out in the last month
  • Fastest climbing first, for where each started

The list

Fastest climbing first

  1. 1. Two Brothers Five Things with Roman & Cameron

    #35 in Improv New to the charts Comedy

    Length
    1 hr 7 min
    Releases
    Weekly
    Episodes
    24
    Since
    2021

    Real-life brothers and comedic duo Roman and Cameron Johnson rank their top five things. Tune in to hear off-the-cuff, bit-heavy conversations about life…

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  2. 2. Quietly Serious Podcast

    #17 in Improv Up 25 places this week Comedy

    Length
    1 hr 10 min
    Releases
    Weekly
    Episodes
    5
    Since
    2026

    Quietly Serious with Pat is where real conversations, dark humor, relationships, life, culture, and everything in between get unpacked without overthinking…

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  3. 3. International Waters

    #62 in Improv Up 101 places this week From Maximum Fun Comedy, Society & Culture

    Length
    46 min
    Releases
    Every two weeks
    Episodes
    333
    Since
    2012

    International Waters is a pop culture comedy quiz show set adrift on the lawless seas. Join host Dave Holmes and competing teams of world-famous comedians…

    Episodes and details for International Waters
  4. 4. One Mic, too many opinions

    #83 in Improv New to the charts Comedy

    Length
    1 hr 18 min
    Releases
    Weekly
    Episodes
    3
    Since
    2026

    dads talking about anything and everything.

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  5. 5. Angry Algorithms / @AngryAlgorithms

    #153 in Improv New to the charts Comedy, Music

    Length
    1 hr 4 min
    Releases
    Monthly
    Episodes
    244
    Since
    2020

    Comedic variety show Hosted by Billy Brennan and Justin Derry . We cover topics from music and Hollywood to home life and sports. Hold on to your seats…

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  6. 6. Everybody Has a Podcast

    #151 in Improv New to the charts Comedy

    Length
    41 min
    Releases
    Monthly
    Episodes
    8
    Since
    2026

    Everybody has a podcast these days - your mom, a vampire, even that aunt everyone knows is gay. Tune in to hear The Butterfaces bring you improvised…

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  7. 7. God's Damn Wizard

    #110 in Improv New to the charts Comedy

    Length
    59 min
    Releases
    Every two weeks
    Episodes
    3
    Since
    2026

    The hosts of your favorite podcasts gather together in the virtual space to play a fantasy role playing game. Given a quest by a mysterious stranger, they…

    Episodes and details for God's Damn Wizard
  8. 8. The Analog Dungeon Podcast

    #157 in Improv New to the charts Comedy, Leisure

    Length
    1 hr 25 min
    Releases
    Every two weeks
    Episodes
    38
    Since
    2025

    The Analog Dungeon is a bi-weekly podcast exploration of the weird, punishing, and hilarious world of old school Dungeons & Dragons.

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  9. 9. Afternoonified

    #167 in Improv New to the charts Comedy, History

    Length
    39 min
    Releases
    Weekly
    Episodes
    357
    Since
    2016

    Hosts Emily and Sara attempt to understand the weirder aspects of science, history, and the paranormal using their best coping mechanism...comedy

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  10. 10. Charm Scene: Improvised Musicals

    #164 in Improv New to the charts Comedy, Music

    Length
    1 hr 2 min
    Releases
    Weekly
    Episodes
    111
    Since
    2024

    Join Lily Ludwig, Austin Packard, Music Director Sam Scheidler, and drummer Chris Ditton as they create brand new musicals — completely on the fly — alongside…

    Episodes and details for Charm Scene: Improvised Musicals
  11. 11. Had To, Got To, Must

    #152 in Improv New to the charts Comedy, News

    Length
    59 min
    Releases
    Weekly
    Episodes
    124
    Since
    2024

    Had To, Got To, Must is an Xbox 360 party chat simulator. Join Austin Flair and Slims every Thursday for improv comedy, cultural entertainment, and everything…

    Episodes and details for Had To, Got To, Must
  12. 12. Sidetracked

    #40 in Improv Up 21 places this week Comedy, Kids & Family

    Length
    51 min
    Releases
    Every two weeks
    Episodes
    80
    Since
    2023

    Get ready to be Sidetracked with Heather MacFadyen and Cynthia Yanof. Each week these two tackle the most “urgent” issues surrounding friendship, aging…

    Episodes and details for Sidetracked
  13. 13. The Screen Rot Podcast with Jacob and Jake

    #90 in Improv New to the charts Comedy

    Length
    1 hr 17 min
    Releases
    Weekly
    Episodes
    166
    Since
    2023

    The Screen Rot Podcast with Jacob and Jake is the show where we discuss the weirdest and worst content that’s been rotting our screens, and indeed our minds…

    Episodes and details for The Screen Rot Podcast with Jacob and Jake
  14. 14. Sirens of Sundown | A Daggerheart Actual Play Podcast

    #188 in Improv New to the charts Comedy, Leisure

    Length
    1 hr 15 min
    Releases
    Every two weeks
    Episodes
    16
    Since
    2026

    Cowgirls vs. Kaijus A colossal tale that follows a band of three sisters who travel the Drylands performing their captivating music, hunting monsters the size…

    Episodes and details for Sirens of Sundown | A Daggerheart Actual Play Podcast
  15. 15. Dragon Friends

    #57 in Improv Up 22 places this week From Planet Broadcasting Comedy

    Length
    58 min
    Releases
    Every two weeks
    Episodes
    238
    Since
    2015

    We start on a land that is still. Some may say it's not moving. From each of the Four Great nations a champion emerges. This story is not about them. Join Polly…

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  16. 16. Natural Six

    #68 in Improv Up 44 places this week Comedy, Fiction

    Length
    2 hr 28 min
    Releases
    Weekly
    Episodes
    140
    Since
    2024

    Natural Six is a chaotic, character-driven Dungeons & Dragons actual play series where the story is shaped as much by the players as by dice rolls. Join our…

    Episodes and details for Natural Six
  17. 17. Improv Tabletop

    #95 in Improv Up 40 places this week Comedy, Leisure

    Length
    49 min
    Releases
    Weekly
    Episodes
    315
    Since
    2021

    The RPG actual-play where we make up everything on the spot.

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  18. 18. Shootin' the Sh!t with Tracy & Martina

    #190 in Improv Up 36 places this week Comedy

    Length
    42 min
    Releases
    Weekly
    Episodes
    119
    Since
    2023

    Hi Sexies! It's Tracy Hun and Your Girl Martina's one and only podcast. Shootin' the Sh!t is a comedy talk show hosted by Cape Breton legends, Tracy and…

    Episodes and details for Shootin' the Sh!t with Tracy & Martina
  19. 19. Jesters of Middle-earth: A D&D Podcast

    #76 in Improv Up 28 places this week Comedy, Leisure

    Length
    54 min
    Releases
    Daily
    Episodes
    120
    Since
    2025

    Jesters of Middle-earth is a D&D 5e podcast where a group of improvisers and comedians are sucked into an unfamiliar version of The Lord of the Rings. They'll…

    Episodes and details for Jesters of Middle-earth: A D&D Podcast
  20. 20. Kornfeld And Andrews: The Radio Plays

    #191 in Improv New to the charts Comedy

    Length
    10 min
    Releases
    Weekly
    Episodes
    134
    Since
    2024

    ”Two Improv Masters” -- New York Times. Seasoned performers, longtime improv instructors, and all-around swell guys Rick Andrews and Louis Kornfeld combine…

    Episodes and details for Kornfeld And Andrews: The Radio Plays
  21. 21. The Word Association

    #73 in Improv Up 24 places this week Comedy

    Length
    59 min
    Releases
    Weekly
    Episodes
    176
    Since
    2023

    Improvisers Adal Rifai, Brett Lyons and Rob White are The Word Association. Every episode, they each bring a new word to use as a springboard for discussion…

    Episodes and details for The Word Association
  22. 22. Shady and Safe

    New to the charts Comedy

    Length
    54 min
    Releases
    Weekly
    Episodes
    28
    Since
    2025

    Country Cousins of 10+ years discuss hot topics. Sometimes Shady, but always creating a safe space.

    Episodes and details for Shady and Safe
  23. 23. Chris vs. The People

    #39 in Improv Up 7 places this week Comedy

    Length
    48 min
    Releases
    Weekly
    Episodes
    75
    Since
    2025

    Chris vs. The People is a weekly podcast where comedian, Chris Klemens, turns to the audience via live calls to talk about anything and everything. It's like…

    Episodes and details for Chris vs. The People
  24. 24. The Odd Trio

    #143 in Improv New to the charts Comedy

    Length
    1 hr 6 min
    Releases
    Weekly
    Episodes
    24
    Since
    2026

    Three friends. Zero scripts. Infinite rabbit holes. Welcome to the digital living room of "The Odd Trio" where the only rule is that there are no rules. This is…

    Episodes and details for The Odd Trio
  25. 25. Run That Prank

    #27 in Improv Up 5 places this week Comedy

    Length
    9 min
    Releases
    Daily
    Episodes
    2,300
    Since
    2017

    Get your daily dose of laughs with Nephew Tommy’s legendary prank phone calls from The Steve Harvey Morning Show ! Outrageous, unpredictable, and laugh-out-loud…

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  26. 26. Las Damitas Histeria

    #48 in Improv Up 6 places this week Comedy

    Length
    1 hr 7 min
    Releases
    Twice a week
    Episodes
    296
    Since
    2023

    Dos morras que van a desmenuzar historias para así poder determinar si tú eres una histeriquilla o él es un eneje.

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  27. 27. Tyrant In Training

    New to the charts Comedy

    Length
    1 hr 8 min
    Releases
    Weekly
    Episodes
    137
    Since
    2022

    Tyrant In Training is an improv comedy, power fantasy podcast that allows guests to rule over whatever type of country they want to dream up. Featuring…

    Episodes and details for Tyrant In Training
  28. 28. Cosmonaut Tabletop

    #112 in Improv Up 13 places this week Comedy, Fiction

    Length
    52 min
    Releases
    Every two weeks
    Episodes
    240
    Since
    2018

    Welcome to the official Cosmonaut Variety Hour RPG podcast! Enjoy the ongoing adventures in the Star Wars universe and our unique D&D world!

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  29. 29. Miguel & Holly Uncensored

    #92 in Improv Up 10 places this week Comedy, News

    Length
    44 min
    Releases
    Twice a week
    Episodes
    899
    Since
    2016

    Unscripted. Unshackled. Uncouth. What you are about to hear is for mature ears only. Featuring Miguel Fuller, Holly O'Connor and Producer Sami Jo from the…

    Episodes and details for Miguel & Holly Uncensored
  30. 30. improv4humans with Matt Besser

    #34 in Improv Up 5 places this week From Earwolf Comedy

    Length
    1 hr 17 min
    Releases
    Weekly
    Episodes
    29
    Since
    2026

    Few names are as synonymous with improv as Matt Besser. Founding member of the Upright Citizens Brigade and a regular performer in the world-famous show…

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  31. 31. All Def SquADDCast

    #32 in Improv Up 3 places this week Comedy

    Length
    1 hr 3 min
    Releases
    Weekly
    Episodes
    360
    Since
    2019

    Introducing the All Def SquADD Cast show “Versus". It’s a podcast with the OG All Def SquADD! Each week, the SquADD will debate topics and vote at the end to…

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  32. 32. Can You Don't?

    #43 in Improv Up 5 places this week Arts, Comedy

    Length
    1 hr 25 min
    Releases
    Weekly
    Episodes
    229
    Since
    2022

    Can You Don't? is a weekly, comedic podcast where Joe Paisley and Bryan Albrandt delve into the depths of the Internet in order to retrieve the best and worst…

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  33. 33. A Corporate Time with Tom and Dan

    #36 in Improv Up 3 places this week Comedy

    Length
    54 min
    Releases
    Daily
    Episodes
    111
    Since
    2026

    The far more censored version of the award winning and unparalleled "A Mediocre Time with Tom and Dan." - "A Corporate Time" is a daily companion and…

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  34. 34. Good Science

    #61 in Improv Up 7 places this week Comedy, News

    Length
    48 min
    Releases
    Weekly
    Episodes
    23
    Since
    2026

    Good Science is a satirical comedy podcast masquerading as the official audio mouthpiece of the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. Hosted by Robert…

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  35. 35. RTVS Podcasts

    #78 in Improv Up 5 places this week Comedy, Leisure

    Length
    1 hr 49 min
    Releases
    Monthly
    Episodes
    92
    Since
    2018

    Let the ultimate podcasting... begin!

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  36. 36. Quick Question with Soren and Daniel

    #44 in Improv Up 4 places this week Comedy

    Length
    54 min
    Releases
    Weekly
    Episodes
    358
    Since
    2019

    Quick Question with Soren and Daniel is a comedy podcast from the former editors of Cracked.com Soren Bowie and Daniel O’Brien. With new episodes every week…

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  37. 37. If You're Driving, Close Your Eyes

    #98 in Improv Up 5 places this week Comedy, Society & Culture

    Length
    55 min
    Releases
    Weekly
    Episodes
    209
    Since
    2022

    Welcome to If You're Driving, Close Your Eyes, a podcast about navigating the cruelty chaos, and wonder of our terrifying world. Niki, John, LB— and our…

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  38. 38. World Record Podcast with Brendon Walsh

    #181 in Improv Up 7 places this week From All Things Comedy Comedy

    Length
    50 min
    Releases
    Weekly
    Episodes
    362
    Since
    2020

    The World Record Podcast is the third and final award winning podcast created and hosted by Brendon Walsh (“The Bone Zone” & “Do You Know Who Jason Segel Is?”)…

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  39. 39. Improv is Dead

    #86 in Improv Up 5 places this week Arts, Comedy

    Length
    48 min
    Releases
    Weekly
    Episodes
    223
    Since
    2020

    Improv is Dead is an immersive comedy podcast hosted by Damian Anaya, Tim Lyons, and Dan White. Every week we chat 'n prov, then apply some slick…

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  40. 40. TALES FROM THE CLOUD SEA | An Improvised Comedy Adventure for Kids (and Former Kids)

    #118 in Improv Up 3 places this week Comedy

    Length
    49 min
    Releases
    Every two weeks
    Episodes
    42
    Since
    2025

    When Amelia and Arthur discover a secret in the attic, they're transported to a parallel world of sky islands, pirate airships, steam-powered robots, and lots…

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