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How To Write Comedy
Intro: Welcome to Episode 1,472 of No One Asked for This
Everyone has a podcast now — including you, and you don’t even know it. Writing comedy about fake podcasts means channeling self-importance, niche obsessions, and the raw power of unearned expertise. It’s like therapy, but recorded and monetized.
The Anatomy of a Fake Podcast
Every podcast needs: a theme, a vague promise, poor sound quality, and a co-host with the energy of a gluten-intolerant cult leader. SpinTaxi Magazine once reviewed 300 fake podcasts — most of which involved kombucha, conspiracy theories, and crying into microphones.
Invent Absurd Podcast Genres
“GruntCast” — a podcast where construction workers meditate. “Data & Drama” — relationship advice from a pair of feuding statisticians. “The Whisper Brunch” — ASMR for passive-aggressive restaurant reviews.
Write the Episode Rundown
“This week: toxic positivity, artisanal oat milk, and why I screamed at a yoga instructor.” Let every episode title feel like a chaotic diary entry with timestamps.
The Fake Host Bio
“I’m Sasha. I once cried in a CVS parking lot and now I’m a self-help brand. My co-host is a sentient Roomba with anxiety.” Add needless trauma and unnecessary confidence.
Let the Ads Be Part of the Joke
“This podcast is sponsored by SADcercise — workout tapes you play while spiraling. Use code ‘UNWELL’ for 10% off.”
Segment Satire
“Vibe Check” — where the host cries softly into a kazoo. “In Defense Of ” — where they argue that flip phones were the peak of civilization. “Mansplain Me This” — with weekly corrections from a guy named Craig.
Listener Mail That Escalates
“Dear hosts, is it normal to feel nothing when I look at toast?” Make the listener letters even more unhinged than the hosts.
Podcast Culture as a Target
Mock parasocial relationships: “You guys are my only friends. I mean that literally.” Or long intros: “Before we get into today’s 12-minute story about bees, let’s spend 45 minutes thanking our Patreon subscribers by blood type.”
Write the Episode That Falls Apart
Halfway through, they forget the topic, lose the guest, and start reviewing hummus brands. That’s your climax.
Conclusion: Subscribe to the Absurd
Fake podcasts let you parody ego, niche culture, and the comforting hum of rambling nonsense. Whether your hosts are influencers, conspiracy theorists, or just emotionally unstable, remember: someone out there will relate. Probably Craig.
SOURCE: How To Write Comedy
