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The comedy podcast universe is ever expanding, not unlike the universe universe.

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Were here to make it a bit smaller, a bit more manageable.

Each week our crack team of podcast enthusiasts and specialists and especially enthusiastic people will pick their favorites.

We hope to have your ears permanently plugged with the best in aural comedy.

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The same cannot be said about her heartbreaking backstory.

That doesnt make the subject matter covered any less dark nor, to their credit, any less comedic.

Part one of their examination of Seattles Green River Killer a.k.a.

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Call Chelsea Peretti I.F.F.

:Back before murder podcasts were their own genre, there was the call-in show,Call Chelsea Peretti.

And each time she says it without listeners responding, it gets more and more satisfying.

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Whether they cant hear it or theyre ignoring it is up for debate, but it doesnt matter.

The more uncomfortable it gets for callers, the funnier it gets for listeners.

eventually even went on to get its ownfilterin theCall Chelsea Perettiapp.

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adds another grimly comedic layer to this episode.

With a life like hers, its difficult to imagine what her exaggerations entailed.

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A Funny FeelingA Hags Visit With Aubrey Plaza

M.K.

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:It doesnt get much darker than a podcast solely about real-life ghost stories.

All done through laughter, this conversation feels cleansing for the two comedians.

Also, theres a last-minute reveal of whose soul is trapped in Annabelle.

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No spoilers, but lets just say Herbert Hoovers soul is trapped in Kylie Jenners body.

At the same time, theyre able to laugh off an anti-abortionRoev.Wademovie currently being made.

Last Podcast on the Left Jonestown series

K.D.

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you might tell they were saving this topic for a special occasion.

Lou Reads the Internet for You Porn Fan Chats from Brazzers Forum

Mental Illness Happy Hour Rob Delaney

K.D.

This 2012 episode is only available at Stitcher Premium, but theres a full transcript on theMIHHwebsite.

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My Favorite Murder Golden State Killer Caught!

:Comedians Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark created a phenomenon and developed a dedicated legion of fans (a.k.a.

Murderinos) with their podcastMy Favorite Murder.

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They go through the evidence and talk about what is still unknown.

Its a powerful moment within an already rich exchange about gender and sexual identity.

Throughout, Espositos signature swagger a loud yet welcoming flair that effortlessly balances humor and hard truths is present.

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Also, the street on which theyre recording is literally on fire.

For Espositos take on this episode, listen toGood One: A Podcast About Jokes.

Suicide Buddies Jeanne Weber

M.K.

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This Sounds Serious The Case of Daniel Bronstadt Mini-series

M.H.

A Very Fatal Murder A Perfect Murder

E.D.

Welcome to Night Vale A Matter of Blood, Parts 1-3

M.H.

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Lovecraft, Philip K. Dick, Ayn Rand, and whomever else would come up with a dystopian present.

Told you it was dark.

Spoiler alert: One of the Danas wins.

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WTF with Marc Maron Todd Hanson

P.G.

Its an honest response to one of comedys oldest tropes, the Sad Clown.

You Made It Weird Harris Wittels Returns

T.R.

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:If youre a fan of comedy podcasts, chances areyouve heard of Harris Wittels.

Tragically, Wittels passed away from a heroin overdose in 2015.

Wittels had a knack for being extremely candid.

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This interview is no different.

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