Dr. Gameshow - Podcast Rankings and reviews

I frequently find myself with a backlog of episodes, because I tend to listen on my morning bus ride, and I have to pause to keep from laughing too obnoxiously in public. Once I was listening in my office with laughter-tears streaming down my face, and I had to shut my door so no one got concerned for my well-being. Suffice it to say that this show is always a great time. Jo and Manolo are both delightful. Perfectly paired hosts. I would recommend this podcast to anyone who likes fun, games, and genuine joy.

This podcast is so entertaining and absolutely, literally will make you laugh out loud hilarious. The hosts Jo and Manolo (both comedians, writers, and wonderful human beings who want to make you laugh!) engage with call-in players from the fanbase of listeners! Everyone can apply to be a guest on the Podcast, and anyone can submit a game for play. Typically there are 3 games played by two callers each, and callers win a custom magnet when they successfully play the game with the hosts! The games and dialogue are all family friendly and open for interactive play with those around you when playing! Even pets might appear. I strongly recommend listening to an episode and maybe listen to another, then make up games on your own and submit them. You never know who you’ll end up calling “Meatball”!

I’ve been hearing ads for this one for years and finally gave it a shot. It took a while to build up to making me laugh, but so did MBMBAM. Jo is an absolute firecracker. I want to punch everyone (including Manolo) for all the sabotage, but the sad fact is that Jo is as funny as Basil Fawlty when they’re losing their minds, without the vicarious anxiety and embarrassment. Anyone who can make an abrupt “Goodbye” funny and not rude, and also make “No, thank you,” “No, you thank you,” “No, you have a nice day” all come off like the most visceral middle finger *on a podcast* deserves a lot more credit. Manolo is possibly human weed. I’m not sure what’s happening there. He’s as much a trigger as a teddy bear for Jo. I am less than 40 episodes in, but I am looking forward to the return of the theme song and Jo humming along. I’m very glad Jesse Thorn gave this show a home, and I hope they’re able to do guests again someday. There have been some great moments when you hear people physically break as everything falls apart. Jo, you’re the best.

I like comedy podcasts but don’t laugh out loud to much of it except for this show, the humor just catches me off guard lol. Lost it today at Orin’s bit in the Bigfoot game in episode 54. Such a chaotic show that’s always entertaining and wholesome.