Top 5 Viral Comedy Podcast Moments of 2024
2024 was a banner year for comedy podcasts, delivering groundbreaking, hilarious, and often outrageous moments. From record-breaking streams to unforgettable celebrity appearances, here are the top five comedy podcast moments that dominated 2024.
1. Katt Williams Breaks the Internet on Club Shay
On January 3, Katt Williams delivered a legendary appearance on Club Shay Shay. Known for his sharp wit, Katt shared how he dissected comedic rivalries with surgical precision:
“I erased all the knockout blows and just left the jabs so they know I know their real story.”
This candid and fiery episode quickly went viral, solidifying its place as one of the most iconic podcast moments of the year.
2. Donald Trump’s Wild Confessions on This Past Weekend
Theo Von hosted former President Donald Trump on This Past Weekend in a jaw-dropping episode that garnered over 15 million views in just three months. Trump candidly discussed his past with cocaine and alcohol:
“Cocaine will turn you into a damn owl, homie… You’ll be your own streetlamp.”
This mix of absurd humor and raw honesty captivated audiences, making it one of Theo’s most talked-about episodes ever.
3. Rick Glassman Hosts Harry Mack Freestyle on Take Your Shoes Off
Rick Glassman’s Take Your Shoes Off episode 263 featured freestyle sensation Harry Mack, delivering one of the coolest podcast performances of all time. Harry’s custom rhymes left Rick—and viewers—speechless:
“Let me walk through the door, but first Rick, I think you gotta wipe down these cords.”
The combination of Rick’s comedic timing and Harry’s freestyle genius created pure magic, earning millions of views across platforms.
4. Donald Trump Joins Joe Rogan for a Long-Awaited Interview
After years of speculation, Donald Trump finally appeared on Joe Rogan's The Joe Rogan Experience. The duo tackled conspiracies, government secrets, and extraterrestrial life:
“There’s a lot of interest in people coming from space… They told me a lot, really.”
This episode sparked debates across the internet and set a new standard for podcast interviews with its blend of humor, intrigue, and bold statements.
5. Shane Gillis and Adam Ray Shine on Kill Tony
In a record-breaking Kill Tony episode, Shane Gillis as Donald Trump and Adam Ray as Joe Biden delivered a masterclass in comedic impressions:
Shane (as Trump): “Mexican tits are streaming up the border, and no one’s stopping it!”
Adam (as Biden): “I smelled her tits too; they’re great!”
The audience’s roaring laughter cemented this as one of the most-viewed podcast moments of all time, racking up 2.5 billion minutes streamed.