2024 Joke World Comedy Awards: The Fans Have Spoken!

Thousands of Votes Decide the Best in Comedy

The results are in for the 2nd Annual Joke World Comedy Awards! Over the past week, fans have cast thousands of votes to determine the winners across seven major comedy categories. With a mix of fresh faces and established legends, this year’s awards celebrated the best comedians, specials, and podcasts in the game.

If you disagree with the results, don’t worry—there’s always next year. But for now, let’s break down the big winners of 2024.

Newcomer of the Year: Ari Matti

Finalists:

• 5th Place – James McCann (5% of the vote)

• 4th Place – Casey Rocket

• 3rd Place – Josh Johnson

• 2nd Place – Kam Patterson (last year’s winner)

• Winner – Ari Matti (65% of the vote!)

Estonia’s own Ari Matti dominated this category, proving himself as one of the hottest rising names in comedy. A regular on Kill Tony, Ari’s high-energy performances and fearless approach to stand-up have made him a fan favorite.

Podcast Guest of the Year: Adam Ray on Kill Tony

Finalists:

• 4th Place – Donald Trump (Joe Rogan Experience, Flagrant)

• 3rd Place – Harland Williams (Kill Tony)

• 2nd Place – Shane Gillis (Kill Tony)

• Winner – Adam Ray (Kill Tony, 14% of the vote)

For the second year in a row, Adam Ray took home the award for Podcast Guest of the Year. His legendary ability to riff, impersonate, and create hilarious on-the-spot bits continues to make his appearances on Kill Tony unforgettable.

Podcast of the Year: Kill Tony

Finalists:

• 10th Place – Tuesdays with Stories

• 5th Place – Joe Rogan Experience (7.3%)

• 4th Place – Are You Garbage? (7.8%)

• 3rd Place – Bad Friends (8.6%)

• 2nd Place – Matt and Shane’s Secret Podcast (16%)

• Winner – Kill Tony (Back-to-back champion!)

Once again, the Joke World Podcast of the Year goes to Kill Tony. The ultimate proving ground for comedians, this show keeps growing, delivering some of the best live stand-up moments in the industry.

Breakout Podcast of the Year: Story Wars

Finalists:

• 5th Place – You Be Trippin’ (Ari Shaffir)

• 4th Place – The Regz

• 3rd Place – Soder

• 2nd Place – Are You Garbage?

• Winner – Story Warz (12% of the vote)

The first-ever Breakout Podcast of the Year award goes to Story Warz! This show’s unique format, where comedians battle it out with insane stories, has quickly gained a loyal fanbase. The energy, competition, and hilarious storytelling make it a must-listen.

YouTube Special of the Year: Dan Soder – On the Road

Finalists:

• 4th Place – Kyle Kinane (Dirt Nap)

• 3rd Place – Ryan Long (Problem Solved)

• 2nd Place – Adam Ray (Like & Subscribe)

• Winner – Dan Soder – On the Road (22.9% of the vote)

Dan Soder’s latest special On the Road took home the win, proving that fans appreciate his laid-back yet razor-sharp storytelling. His ability to mix deep observations with absurd humor has made this special a standout hit.

Comedy Special of the Year (Non-YouTube): Dave Attell – Hot Cross Buns

Finalists (All on Netflix):

• 5th Place – Katt Williams (Woke Foke) (1.1%)

• 4th Place – Joe Rogan (Burn the Boats)

• 3rd Place – Anthony Jeselnik (Bones and All)

• 2nd Place – Nate Bargatze (Hello, World) (4.7%)

• Winner – Dave Attell – Hot Cross Buns (5.8% of the vote)

Comedy legend Dave Attell claims the award for Special of the Year, adding another classic to his already incredible career. Attell’s raw, rapid-fire joke style is unmatched, and Hot Cross Buns delivered everything fans love about him.

Comedian of the Year: Shane Gillis (35% of the Vote!)

Finalists:

• 10th Place – Theo Von (2.1%)

• 5th Place – Tony Hinchcliffe (4.6%)

• 4th Place – Ari Matti (4.7%)

• 3rd Place – Nikki Glaser (4.8%)

• 2nd Place – Adam Ray (9.9%)

• Winner – Shane Gillis (35% of the vote!)

This wasn’t even close. Shane Gillis has been on an absolute tear, selling out arenas and proving he’s one of the funniest voices in comedy today. From his hit Matt and Shane’s Secret Podcast to his sketch show Gilly & Keeves, Shane is dominating every corner of the comedy world.

Final Thoughts: Comedy Fans Decide the Best

The 2024 Joke World Comedy Awards gave fans full control over the winners, and the results show a mix of established greats and rising stars. With Kill Tony, Shane Gillis, and Adam Ray all winning back-to-back years, they continue to be comedy fan favorites.

However, this year also saw newcomers like Ari Matti and Story Wars breaking through in major ways. It’s clear that comedy is in great hands, and fans are more engaged than ever.

If your favorite didn’t win, don’t forget to vote next year! Until then, keep laughing and supporting live comedy.