27 Best Funny Sci-Fi Podcasts to Listen to (2026)

Life's not easy for Doug Eiffel, the communications officer for the U.S.S. Hephaestus Research Station, currently on Day 448 of its orbit around red dwarf star Wolf 359. He's stuck on a scientific survey mission of indeterminate length, 7.8 light years from Earth. His only company on board the station are stern mission chief Minkowski, insane science officer Hilbert, and Hephaestus Station's sentient, often malfunctioning operating system Hera. He doesn't have much to do for his job other than monitoring static and intercepting the occasional decades-old radio broadcast from Earth, so he spends most of his time creating extensive audio logs about the ordinary, day-to-day happenings within the station. But the Hephaestus is an odd place, and life in extremely isolated, zero gravity conditions has a way of doing funny things to people's minds. Even the simplest of tasks can turn into a gargantuan struggle, and the most ordinary-seeming things have a way of turning into anything but that. Wolf 359 is a radio drama in the tradition of Golden Age of Radio shows. Take one part space-faring adventure, add one part character drama, and mix in one part absurdist sitcom, and you get Wolf 359. more

An improvised science fiction sitcom following a team of ambassadors as they attempt to establish diplomatic relations with planets in the remote and chaotic Zyxx Quadrant… better known as the 'ass end of space.' more

When Gloria took a waitressing job at a diner outside of Phoenix, she didn't realize she was now an employee of Midnight Burger, a time-traveling, dimension-spanning diner. Every day Midnight Burger appears somewhere new in the cosmos along with it's staff: a galactic drifter, a rogue theoretical physicist, a sentient old-timey radio, and some guy named Caspar. No one knows who built Midnight Burger or how it works, but when it appears there's always someone around who could really use a cup of coffee. 'When the waves of the universe crash unrelentingly, when the stars seem indifferent to your plight, suddenly there is a diner.' We open at 6. more

Welcome to Fairhaven, a literal Bubble of corporate utopia set amid the wild, goblin-infested Brush. The first scripted comedy series from Maximum Fun, Bubble was created by Jordan Morris, and tells the tale of a small band of monster killers struggling to make ends meet and find love in a nightmarish version of the gig economy. Starring: Alison Becker (Parks and Recreation), Keith Powell (30 Rock), Cristela Alonzo (Cristela), Eliza Skinner (The Late Late Show) and Mike Mitchell (Love), with appearances by Judy Greer, John Hodgman, Martin Starr, Paul F. Tompkins, and many, many more. more

'We Fix Space Junk' follows seasoned smuggler Kilner and reluctant fugitive Samantha as they travel the galaxy, dodging bullets and meeting strange and wonderful beings as they carry out odd jobs on the fringes of the law.A female-led sci-fi comedy sitcom set in the far future, in a high-tech, dystopian world, We Fix Space Junk draws on the sci-fi of the past, following in the footsteps of Harry Harrison and of Douglas Adams' Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy.Equal parts love-letter to sci-fi and satire of the present-day, Space Junk is lovingly produced by Beth Crane and Hedley Knights of Battle Bird Productions.To support the show visit patreon.com/BattleBirdProd or visit Battlebird.productions more

Join Feston Pyxis on a road-trip through the cosmos, as he leaves behind his old life in search of the best and wildest experiences the galaxy has to offer! more

It's Spring 2142 (a Tuesday), and Gated Galaxies has launched its 400 Oz-8000 ships, each carrying 50,000 'resting guests' to, hopefully, a new home on a shiny, brand-new planet. Except this whole 'terraform and take over' idea isn't actually the plan; the real plan is far more nefarious and involves a great deal of cackling. But those aboard the ships don't know that, so off they toodle (those that make it out of Earth's atmosphere, at least), all shiny and optimistic. This is the story of one of those ships the Oz 9 and its tiny crew of hopeless incompetents. So far, they've been in space half an hour and several hundred people are dead. So... bright future, clearly. more

Far beyond the frontier of civilized space, sails the starship the CSS Cavalier, manned by her strange and daring crew. Their destination? Adventure. Their cargo? Your dang ears. Their mission? Episodic science fiction comedy at the intersection of Star Trek, Douglas Adams, and the Marquis DeSade. From the same people who birthed unto you the blockbuster true-crime podcast Rude Tales of Magic comes a new and improvised sci-fi (science fiction) delight that has already been banned in most public schools and the Vatican. more

We are a comedy podcast. We are friends who have extremely different beliefs about the paranormal, sci-fi and contemporary mythology. 1 skeptic. 1 believer. 1 guest. Grab a drink and join us more

A sci-fi comedy with sentient spaceships investigating the sudden die-off of all species in the galaxy.Created and written by Filip Momirovski.Voiced by Bobby Gaglini, Arson Alfaro, and Francesca Calvo.Sound-designed and edited by Vlad O.Produced by Headstage Media.https://twitter.com/SpaceshipsPodhttps://twitter.com/****@gmail.comhttps://headstage.coIf you enjoy SPACESHIPS and would like to support us in making more episodes please become our patron on https://patreon.com/wearespaceships more

Irreverent audio theater for your ear ballz! Zaq Flanary, the Script Keeper, has created a fun escapist podcast that will briefly take your mind out of our current social weirdness. From the short series Inside My Mind, where Zaq takes you on an audio journey through the chaos that is his brain, to Gunner Halifax, a sci-fi comedy show that follows the WORST human in the universe, we give your brain a reprieve from the daily grind and provide a humorous break. The show draws inspiration from the golden age of radio and tells serialized stories week by week. It's also performed entirely by the Script Keeper and the many voices in his head! New Episodes are uploaded every week so check back often, subscribe and tell your friends! Want to support the network? Sign up through Patreon and you'll get Exclusive Content, Behind The Scenes video, special downloads and more! Get bonus content on Patreon! https://patreon.com/skatcast SKATCAST PODCAST Show Schedule: MONDAYS: Patreon Exclusive Shows TUESDAYS: SKATCAST WEDNESDAYS: The Dipsh*t Files THURSDAYS: The Dave & Angus Show FRIDAYS: Just A Ride (JAR) SATURDAYS: Truck Driver Theater SUNDAYS: Brotherly Brain Cell (BBC) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. more

We're nerds. We're funny. We talk and make jokes about fantasy and sci-fi. You're welcome. Featuring LezbiNerdy, Nae'Blis, Kevin Angus, and Jess from The Amyrlin's Study. more

Lovie Awards shortlisted sci-fi audio comedy that focuses on a na'er - do - well Irish space captain and his rag-tag crew as they traverse a war-torn Galaxy in search of fame and fortune. more

A weird, weekly improvised comedy sci-fi podcast

Time travel exists... but it's too dangerous and unreliable to try with anyone valuable. TAKING TIME is a comedy/drama/sci-fi podcast that's IDIOCRACY meets BACK TO THE FUTURE. An everyman who has never amounted to anything unexpectedly gets the chance to travel back in time and save the love of his life from dying, while navigating corporate intrigue, murder, and the lustful advances of his time-traveling companions. Based on the novel Taking Time: A Tale of Lust, Physics and Greed, by Mike Murphey: https://www.amazon.com/Taking-Time-Tale-Physics-Greed/dp/1947392913 more

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A desperate alien. A struggling mom. One life-changing swap that flips a family upside down.Alpha 8 is an award-winning sci-fi audio drama that blends E.T., The Princess Diaries, and a Freaky Friday twist into a heartfelt adventure about identity, parenthood, and second chances.When an extraterrestrial being secretly swaps places with a human mother, both worlds spiral into chaos. The alien must learn the meaning of family to save her species from extinction — while the real mom fights to escape, return home, and protect the people she loves. Government secrets, emotional discovery, and unexpected humor collide across two seasons of cinematic storytelling.Rich sound design, original music, and an ensemble cast bring this world to life — immersive from the first episode.Starring Richard Leacock, Jasmine Ashanti, Jessi Mechler, Todd Gajdusek, Cameron Elie, Malachi Josiah White, Sydney Thomas, Sam Gipson, and Jake Farrago.Created by award-winning writer Stephanie Elie. Sound design by Xperience J, original music by Steven Bias, story editing by Jake Farrago. A Bizzie Media Group production.Credits, transcripts & bonus content: alpha8audio.com | ****@gmail.com | Part of the Fable and Folly network: fableandfolly.com/partners more

Meaney and Llewellyn are lost, navigating the Multiverse in a broken-down reality-hopping JumpShip, trying and failing to find their way home. Along the way they'll face knife-wielding dinosaurs, break into an impenetrable space bank, and be mistaken for angels by a church full of religious robots. They might even become friends, too in an infinite Multiverse, anything can happen… more

No Space For Heroes is a sci-fi audio adventure. Drama, comedy, mystery and more!****@nospaceforheroes.bsky.socialWritten and Produced by Dan Proctor.Original songs and music by Juliet Hargreaves.Thumbnail photography by Jenny Magee (jennymageephotography on Insta). more

The Multiverse Employee Handbook is a science comedy podcast where workplace humor meets cosmic exploration. From quantum mechanics explained through staff meetings to space history through annual reviews, we decode scientific mysteries through corporate metaphors. Each episode combines rigorous science with absurdist office scenarios, whether exploring the strange physics of black holes or the equally baffling logic of expense reports. Perfect for curious minds who suspect their workplace might exist across multiple dimensions, we deliver astronomical insights wrapped in corporate satire. Whether you're fascinated by the mysteries of dark matter or the inexplicable disappearance of break room snacks, our show provides genuine scientific knowledge with existential humor. Subscribe now to navigate both the cosmos and cubicle culture with equal parts wonder and skepticism! New episodes arrive every Tuesday, regardless of temporal anomalies. more

Don't Touch Anything is a sci-fi comedy audio drama set in the year 3026, following two Federal Navy pilots who accidentally discover a time machine. more

Our Dump Stat is Intelligence (The ODSII Podcast) is a casual, story-driven D&D Actual Play Podcast that is equal parts funny, groovy, and heartwarming. Join our crew of seven clowns as they soar through the D&D Multiverse, starting with our current Spelljammer campaign, Dumpspace! We are a group of players with a passion for D&D that aim to make our audience, and each other, laugh, while exploring the furthest reaches of sci-fi fantasy and beyond.(ODSII, pronounced Odyssey - no relation) more

A vintage radio variety show where each and every guest is abducted by a UFO. The Third-Rock Theatre of the Air is a weird fiction audio drama surrounding this variety show of the same name. The series blends elements of comedy, horror, radio drama, and science fiction to create an entirely out-of-this-world experience. Tune in each month for the greatest talents Planet Earth has to offer. more

Logic takes a coffee break, and chaos runs the show when stranded Earthling radio DJ Nicki Rodriguez is stuck in the bizarre dimension of Perswayssick County, ruled by canine-humanoid Zig Gneeecey — an elbow-high, fast-talking, dog-shaped disaster. From catastrophic car rides to alien encounters and tricycle-themed fine dining, every episode is a laugh-out-loud blend of Comedy, Sci-Fi, and Fantasy with a side of absurdity. If you love zany characters, weird worlds, and hilarious, unpredictable adventures, you're in the right place. And it's a one-woman show! When author/radio personality Vicki Solá breathes life into her characters — PC's extraterrestrial madcap inhabitants — the fun and laughs begin! Perswayssick — it's spelled with two S's because it's twice as sick! 🚀 New episodes drop regularly — subscribe now and buckle up. Gneeecey's driving, and that's never a good thing. more

A Space Yarn for Century. Follow in the footsteps of a ragtag crew of space explorers as they tackle the mysteries of the Known Universe. Featuring Slim, the well-meaning but extraordinarily clumsy deck hand, Crowley, the mysterious owner of the Last Space Station Before the Gnarliest of the the Gnarlies, and Blaze, the flamboyant space pirate, and over-confident swashbuckler. If you fancy your sci-fi with a healthy dose of Weird and a dash of comedy, you could do much worse than Space Pickles, trust me.Genre: weird science fiction, comedyhttps://www.patreon.com/spacepickles more

Good Chaotic is a biweekly, actual-play RPG podcast telling original sci-fi / comedy adventures. Season 1 follows K-OS: four hopecore heroes from the end of the universe who travel back in time to protect the future. more

Activate your imagination, engage active listening skills, and prepare to be auditorily entertained as we blast off to outer-space, distant-future adventure!! From killer robots to evil aliens to lasers and explosions, Spacies! is the Sci-Fi/Comedy podcast in the style of old-time radio that you've been missing all your life without realizing it! Tune in weekly (ish) for new adventures! more