The Daily Friday Podcast
A video podcast breaking down the week's weirdest headlines and viral trends, framed as the news you'd share with your buddies in a group chat.
A video podcast from the Almost Friday Media network where host Jack Lawler and a rotating cast of co-hosts and guests comedically dissect internet culture. Episodes are structured around a 'Top 5' list of bizarre news stories, using on-screen graphics and clips to fuel conversational riffs. The show frequently includes pre-produced comedy sketches and recurring segments that tie into the larger 'Almost Friday' brand.
“The show's primary distinction is its integration into the 'Almost Friday Media' ecosystem, with frequent crossovers and a consistent 'guy culture' brand voice. Its use of recurring, high-concept comedy bits like the 'Piss Boys Special Election' and 'Indoor Weather Report' sets it apart from more straightforward conversation podcasts.”
Who hosts this show
Hosted by comedian and writer Jack Lawler, The Daily Friday podcast covers absurd headlines, viral trends, and pop culture news. Lawler is also the writer of the successful Daily Friday newsletter, which has over 170,000 subscribers. The podcast is produced by Almost Friday Media and features guests from their broader comedy network, promising content often considered too wild for the newsletter.
Credentials & credits
- Writer, The Daily Friday newsletter
- Founder, @WorkRetireDie comedy brand
- Alum, Upright Citizens Brigade (UCB)
Other ventures
- Almost Friday Media
What kind of podcast
When new episodes drop
- 01I need the answers @emptynetterspodJun 27, 2026 · 55s
- 02Where Did The Minionese Language Even Come From??!Jun 26, 2026 · 3 min
- 03Did we break it? @emptynetterspod #guinessworldrecordholderJun 26, 2026 · 38s
- 04Where To Watch The USA Soccer Game - LIVE Boys Chat ElectionJun 25, 2026 · 3 min
- 05It’s gonna be a close one #soccer #futbol #worldcupJun 25, 2026 · 2 min
- 06Did Aliens Invade The World Cup? + We Broke A World Record w/ The Empty NettersJun 25, 2026 · 43 min
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Notable episodes
- 01Where To Watch The USA Soccer Game - LIVE Boys Chat Election
A prime example of the show's signature, high-concept comedy sketches, framing a mundane group chat decision as a live, breaking news election special.
- 02Did Aliens Invade The World Cup? + We Broke A World Record w/ The Empty Netters
Showcases the guest format, featuring fellow podcasters to discuss a wide range of topics from sports to alien conspiracies, culminating in them attempting to break a world record on air.
- 03I Can’t Believe They’re Smuggling This Out Of America + IT Grows During The Summer??!
Highlights the typical co-hosted format, covering a series of bizarre news stories including scientific studies on 'summer penis' and the most-loved fast-food chains.
What you'll be asked on this show
The show is not a traditional interview format; it's a mix of co-hosted banter and occasional guest appearances. When guests are featured, the style is a structured, informal chat rather than a deep-dive interview. Jack Lawler typically opens by asking about the guest's own projects before guiding them through a pre-selected list of absurd news stories. He uses these stories as prompts for humorous reactions and personal anecdotes, often asking provocative or logistical questions about the topic at hand. The goal is collaborative comedy and riffing, not biographical exploration.
The format varies between co-hosted banter and guest interviews, but always centers on a list of pre-selected news items. Host Jack Lawler introduces topics, often with on-screen headlines, and facilitates a casual, riff-heavy conversation. The producer, Izzy, frequently chimes in for fact-checking or a third opinion, adding to the informal, behind-the-scenes feel.
Questions the host keeps coming back to
9 cataloguedIf you're going on this show as a guest, expect some version of each of these. Each note explains when the host reaches for it.
process
1- Q.01
“What does your off-season schedule look like at [guest's company]?”
He often opens interviews by asking about the guest's work process to ground the conversation before moving to other topics.
sports
1- Q.01
“Have you been locked into the World Cup?”
Uses major sporting or cultural events as a reliable bridge between conversational topics.
mindset
1- Q.01
“Are you superstitious?”
Asks this after introducing a weird news story about the supernatural to pivot the conversation to the guests' personal beliefs.
controversy
1- Q.01
“Do you believe this [psychic/conspiracy] is real?”
Presents a bizarre news headline and asks guests for their immediate, unfiltered take on its credibility.
pop culture
3- Q.01
“What are some high-level updates on [popular reality show] for people who aren't caught up?”
When a guest is an expert on a pop culture topic, he asks for a quick summary to bring the whole audience up to speed.
- Q.02
“How accurate are the body counts the contestants on Love Island claim?”
Asks logistical or skeptical questions that challenge the stated reality of reality TV shows.
- Q.03
“Who is your favorite father-son duo throughout history?”
Uses a 'draft' format to turn a simple question into a competitive, game-like segment.
personal
2- Q.01
“Do you think there are any Guinness World Records you could break?”
Follows up a news story about a record-breaker by turning the question to the guests' own potential hidden talents.
- Q.02
“What's the thing you're most scared about?”
When a co-host is facing a major life event, he asks direct, personal questions to probe their anxieties.
Signature segments
- · Top 5 Things to Discuss at the Pregame
- · Indoor Weather Report
- · Piss Boys Soccer Bar Special Election
- · Cringe of the Week
- · Weekly Awards (Hero/Gooner of the Week)
Topics covered repeatedly
Who gets booked here
Guests are typically other comedians and podcasters from within the Almost Friday Media network, such as the hosts of the 'Empty Netters' podcast or recurring co-host Strider Wilson.
- Chris Powerson Did Aliens Invade The World Cup? + We Broke A World Record w/ The Empty Netters
- Dan Powerson Did Aliens Invade The World Cup? + We Broke A World Record w/ The Empty Netters
- Strider Wilsonon They LITERALLY Drank All the Beer In Boston + Terry Crews Did WHAT For 13 Hrs!?? w/ Strider Wilson
Where to find this show
Audience & reach
The show is presented by Almost Friday Media and primarily serves to promote its own brand ecosystem, including merchandise from fridaybeers.shop. It also functions as a content marketing arm for the larger media company, which partners with major brands like BetMGM and Amazon Studios.
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People also ask
- Who is the host of The Daily Friday Podcast?
- The host is Jack Lawler, a comedian, writer for the Daily Friday newsletter, and founder of the comedy brand @WorkRetireDie.
- What is the format of the show?
- It's a video podcast that mixes co-hosted episodes and guest interviews, centered on a comedic breakdown of the week's top viral news and cultural moments.
- How often do new episodes come out?
- New episodes are released every Tuesday and Thursday.
- Is this related to Friday Beers?
- Yes, the podcast is produced by Almost Friday Media, the media company behind the Friday Beers brand and a larger network of comedy and sports content.
- Can I submit a question to the podcast?
- Yes, the show has a mailbag segment and has provided the email address [email — gated] in their episodes.
- Where can I watch or listen to the podcast?
- The podcast is available on YouTube and all major podcast platforms.
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- [01]The Daily Friday Podcast - YouTube Channelyoutube.com
- [02]The Daily Friday - Newsletter Homedailyfriday.beehiiv.com
- [03]Almost Friday Media - Official Sitealmostfriday.com
- [04]The Daily Friday - Apple Podcastspodcasts.apple.com
- [05]Jack Lawler launches new comedy podcast The Daily Friday - PodcastingTodaypodcastingtoday.co.uk
- [06]Strider Wilson | Comedian - Official Biostriderwilson.com
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