14 Best Cringe Podcasts to Listen to (2026)

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Parallel parking when someone's watching. Waving to get the bus driver to stop. Dropping something and having to pick it back up. It's not just you, we know life is embarrassing for no reason. Sam Darlaston and Tatum McGreal are two best mates bringing you a safe space to overthink things that don't really matter (but we all know they do). Life's awkward innit, so we might as well laugh. Watch along on YouTube: Embarrasing For No Reason - Podcast - YouTube Support Us on Patreon: EMBARRASSING FOR NO REASON | Cos' life's awkward init, so might as well laugh. | Patreon Follow us on TikTok & Instagram @efnrpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. more

Australian reality TV is not safe with Sam Cremean. https://linktr.ee/thecringeisrealpod

Podcrushed — the podcast where Penn Badgley reads your middle school story -- explores the heartbreak, anxiety and self-discovery of being a teenager. Hosts Penn Badgley, Nava Kavelin, and Sophie Ansari bring you stories and conversations about middle school - from childhood crushes, to battles with body hair, to schoolyard scuffles. The results are sometimes awkward, sometimes heartwarming, and always relatable.Sales and Distribution by Lemonada Media https://lemonadamedia.com/ more

Justin from the Generation Why collects personal stories from listeners about topics most consider taboo or shameful. Listeners reveal some of their darkest most cringe worthy moments in life to educate, entertain or to simply release into the world. Every episode will have a new topic or theme where nothing is considered taboo. more

Anisha Ramakrishna is a TV personality, comedian, author, fashion designer, and the unapologetic voice behind the hit podcast Currently Cringing . Anisha brings her sharp wit, hilarious storytelling, and relatable experiences to the mic. On Currently Cringing , Anisha dives deep into the chaos of modern life, dishing on everything from pop culture and relationships to her own cringeworthy personal moments. Known for her breakout role on Bravo's reality series Family Karma , Anisha's larger-than-life personality and quick comebacks quickly made her a fan favorite. Now, she's taking her raw, unfiltered humor to the podcasting world, sharing her unique perspective as a millennial woman navigating life, love, and entrepreneurship. Whether she's spilling tea on embarrassing stories, or her journey as a woman on planet earth, Anisha keeps listeners laughing and wanting more. Tune in weekly for a podcast that blends humor, honesty, and a touch of gossip. If you're looking for relatable laughs, no-holds-barred conversations, and plenty of cultural commentary, Currently Cringing is the podcast you need in your rotation. Perfect for fans of comedy, reality TV, and storytelling, this is your go-to for a good time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. more

Conquering cringe one confessional at a time. Hosted by Fox Fisher and Lewis Hancox. (Please don't tell anyone you listen). more

Welcome to Pure Cringe, where your hosts laugh & cringe while recapping classic Bravo TV shows & books penned by Bravo TV Stars! Your commute will never seem shorter as we dissect every romance, every jaw-dropping scandal, & every hilarious moment of your favorite Bravo shows at their peak--the early seasons! In between, let's explore what happens when messy Bravo TV reality stars become published authors--buckle up for candid book reviews and breakdowns of some of the most infamous moments on reality television! Meet your hosts where iconic reality TV drama collides with the bookshelf, and let the binge-watching begin! more

Join Ari and Pager as they read Judgmental, the Undertale-based fanfic they wrote together in middle school. Enjoy cringey 12-year-old humor, a very poor plot, and a somewhat understandable explanation of the story as it has come to be today. Email us your questions, comments, and theories at ****@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter and Bluesky and read the episode transcripts at @j_awaitspodcast and @j-awaitspodcast more

Best friends Katie Zamprioli (influencer Candy Colored Home) and actress Mary Kate Schellhardt (What's Eating Gilbert Grape, Apollo 13, Free Willy 2) host the Beet Red Podcast together and share their most embarrassing stories and yours. Their goal is to unite through laughter, vulnerability and humiliation and they hope to take you along for the ride, bringing levity to your day.In each Episode Katie and Mary Kate talk about every cringeworthy and mortifying subject from classically embarrassing bodily functions to the random and unexpected.The result? Uproarious laughter, glorious distraction and an addiction to hearing more relatable, humiliating tales from the hosts and their listeners.This is Beet Red. more

Alyssa Kyria (@thefunnymummyuk) and her brilliant guests share their most cringe-worthy stories. From daily cringe and embarrassing kids to mega mortifying moments, this hilarious and uplifting podcast puts perfection firmly in the bin.Alyssa Kyria is a comedian and actress with over 23m views on social media. She has been making an idiot of herself daily for the last 45 years so thought it was time to make a podcast about it. more

To celebrate the publication of  Emily-Jane's new book CRINGE CLUB. This fun, family podcast celebrates all things cringe.Each week, a hilarious guest from the world of books and entertainment will join comedy writer, author and Queen of Cringe, Emily-Jane Clark, to share their most cringeworthy moments! Think high school disasters, messy first kisses, questionable crushes, cringey childhood memories and fashion disasters... . She will also be talking parenting mishaps, weird hobbies, guity pleasures and social blunders! No cringe too shameful! And remember; what happens in Cringe Club... er, well, gets broadcast to the world.  more

Deep dives into the most awkward moments in internet historyThey Did What?!

Matt Kelly is a prolific podcaster and a man who grew up in the church but his faith has always been influx. Katie Hampton is a comedian and podcaster who went to a religious college but graduated agnostic. Together the duo (along with friends and guests) dive into different forgotten pieces of 90s and early 2000s Christian media! more