Rephonic
Artwork for Bananas

Bananas - Funny news from around the world with Scotty Landes and Kurt Braunohler

Exactly Right and iHeartPodcasts
Comedy
Bananas Fest
Helicopter Prison Break
Stand-Up Comedy
Los Angeles
Japan
Bananas Podcast
Mental Health
Toyohiro Akiyama
Denver
Australia
Pizza Hut
Olympics
Guinness World Records
New York City
Halloween
California Wildfires
Humor
Dogs
Naked Man Festival

Each week on Bananas, Kurt Braunohler and Scotty Landes discuss the strange, fascinating and just plain bananas news from around the world. The headlines and weird news are lighthearted, unexpected and always fun. Like the time the delivery robot ran through a crime scene or the lady who took in a stray cat only to find out it was a mountain lion. Or the time Kurt and Scotty drove a butt across th... more

PublishesWeeklyEpisodes420Founded6 years ago
Number of ListenersCategory
Comedy

Listen to this Podcast

Artwork for Bananas

Latest Episodes

Kelsey Cook Returns to Bananas! She talks with Kurt and Scotty about a billboard that promises a new AI chatbot but it’s really just one guy typing, classroom fire caused by escaped snake and dinner plate sized goldfish are threatening Alberta!

Get... more

Christine Schiefer joins Kurt and Scotty to talk about a NY school district employs humanoid robots, Pennsylvania man became world’s first quadrillionaire for two minutes and a hiker trekked 6 miles after impaling himself with a hiking pole!

Get bo... more

Kurt and Scotty talk about how Katy Perry got stuck in a giant bottle during a performance, someone stole a Sinclair Dinosaur, shoplifter rushed to hospital after hiding bottle of wine in body cavity and a woman driving and choking on French fry cras... more

Roz Hernandez is back on Bananas! She joins Kurt and Scotty to talk about a man who had 16 near death experiences, rare Abraham Lincoln documents lost after historian drives off with documents on top of his car, a bear gets trapped inside an SUV and ... more

Key Facts

Accepts Sponsors
Contact Information
Podcast Host
Number of Listeners
Find out how many people listen to this podcast per episode and each month.

Similar Podcasts

Recent Guests

Christine Schiefer
Writer, producer, and podcast host; co-creator of That's Why We Drink; co-host of Beach Too Sandy, Water Too Wet; founder of Parapod network
Parapod / That's Why We Drink
Episode: Bot for Teacher with Christine Schiefer
Roz Hernandez
A transgender comedian, author, and podcaster
Author of Peeing in an Empty Bottle and other shenanigans of an almost famous transgender comedienne on the road
Episode: Horn Honkin’ Good Times with Roz Hernandez
Ophira Eisenberg
Comedian, writer, podcaster
Self
Episode: Moon Trees Please, Mummy with Ophira Eisenberg
Christie Boschman
That Documentary Girl
That Documentary Girl (Instagram/TikTok) and documentary reviewer
Episode: Cockroach Kingpin and the Subway Ads with Christie Boschman
Katie Rich
Acclaimed comedian and writer, Soccer Moms guest
Soccer Moms podcast
Episode: Benched in the Biz with Katie Rich and Holly Laurent
Holly Laurent
Comedian and writer, Soccer Moms guest
Soccer Moms podcast
Episode: Benched in the Biz with Katie Rich and Holly Laurent
Xyla Foxlin
Mechatronics engineer, pilot and creator
Princesses with Power Tools
Episode: A Bird Walks into A Submarine with a Butthole Fungus with Xyla Foxlin
Pooja Mehta
Master of public health and organizer behind the Raj Mehta Day of Good
Raj Mehta Day of Good
Episode: Day of Good with Pooja Mehta
Debra DiGiovanni
Award-winning stand-up comedian with specials on Netflix and Amazon
Episode: Breaking & Lamentering with Debra DiGiovanni

Hosts

Kurt Braunohler
Host of Bananas, part of the Exactly Right / Bananas network; long‑time comedian and writer with a collaborative presence across episodes.
Scotty Landes
Host of Bananas, co‑host with Kurt Braunohler; comedian and storyteller known for rapid-fire banter and crowd‑work.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 11.8k ratings
  • Simply the Best

    Truly the best in the biz!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MurphMischief
    United States6 days ago
  • The only boys for me

    Best part of the week!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mizzzzzemilia
    United States12 days ago
  • Five stars all day, everyday

    Thanks banooners for lifting up the good during this crazy time.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    graphiclizard
    United States15 days ago
  • BANANAS!!

    Like a vacation for your ears!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jess bbbb
    United States16 days ago
  • Love them❤️

    Always love Megan Gailey episodes (and of course Scotty and Kurt)❤️❤️❤️ I’d never get tired of any of them, they help me through everything💛

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Grey giraffe
    United States17 days ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Listeners praise the show's positive energy and humor.
Some listeners note occasional political mentions but still find the show entertaining.”
Fans appreciate the hosts' camaraderie and energetic storytelling.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#203
Saudi Arabia/Comedy

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Happiest of Hours with Kelsey Cook
Q: What personal topics do you find most meaningful to share on stage, and how did that shape Happy Hour?
Talking about my mom's dementia is deeply personal; sharing it on stage helps with processing grief and connecting with others going through similar situations, while the sobriety angle keeps the tone hopeful.
Happiest of Hours with Kelsey Cook
Q: What was it like taping your Netflix special, given the concussion and other nervy moments?
There were challenges like the concussion and lighting adjustments, but the overall crowd was fantastic and the second taping provided a looser, stronger performance that we could edit together.
Happiest of Hours with Kelsey Cook
Q: Before you started stand-up, did you ever consider other career paths like teaching or preaching?
Yes, I almost pursued being a high school math teacher and even studied Calculus III, but I discovered a passion for speaking and performing, which led me to stand-up.
Horn Honkin’ Good Times with Roz Hernandez
Q: How is the process of recording your own words for an audiobook?
Roz describes recording across various locations, including gay bars, to capture authentic sound and emotion, and notes that the project blends her narration with audio clips from live performances to convey the lived experience of touring as a trans comedian.
Horn Honkin’ Good Times with Roz Hernandez
Q: What was the worst show and what was the best show?
Roz explains that while there were a few challenging venues, she focused on vetting gigs and maintaining a positive vibe, with the Buffalo shows standing out as exceptionally warm and well-received, illustrating how audience energy greatly influences a performer's experience.

Audience Metrics

Listeners, social reach, demographics and more for this podcast.

Listeners per Episode
Gender Skew
Location
Interests
Professions
Age Range
Household Income
Social Media Reach

Frequently Asked Questions About Bananas

What is Bananas about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show delivers breezy, upbeat discussion of bizarre and entertaining headlines from around the world. Hosts Kurt Braunohler and Scotty Landes keep conversations lively with personal stories, audience interactions, and guests who are comedians, writers, and media personalities. Episodes blend rapid-fire news banter, live-show energy, and running gags, creating a feel‑good vibe that prides itself on humor, positivity, and wide-ranging curiosity about pop culture, technology misfires, and oddball events. Noteworthy traits include a strong sense of camaraderie between the hosts, frequent live show vibes, and a knack for turning quirky news into personable storytelling. If you want light, funny takes on global oddities with guest banter and ... more

Where can I find podcast stats for Bananas?

Rephonic provides a wide range of podcast stats for Bananas. We scanned the web and collated all of the information that we could find in our comprehensive podcast database. See how many people listen to Bananas and access YouTube viewership numbers, download stats, audience demographics, chart rankings, ratings, reviews and more.

How many listeners does Bananas get?

Rephonic provides a full set of podcast information for four million podcasts, including the number of listeners. View further listenership figures for Bananas, including podcast download numbers and subscriber numbers, so you can make better decisions about which podcasts to sponsor or be a guest on. You will need to upgrade your account to access this premium data.

What are the audience demographics for Bananas?

Rephonic provides comprehensive predictive audience data for Bananas, including gender skew, age, country, political leaning, income, professions, education level, and interests. You can access these listener demographics by upgrading your account.

How many subscribers and views does Bananas have?

To see how many followers or subscribers Bananas has on Spotify and other platforms such as Castbox and Podcast Addict, simply upgrade your account. You'll also find viewership figures for their YouTube channel if they have one.

How many episodes of Bananas are there?

Bananas launched 6 years ago and published 420 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

How do I contact Bananas?

Our systems regularly scour the web to find email addresses and social media links for this podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the contact information that we could find in our podcast database. But in the unlikely event that you can't find what you're looking for, our concierge service lets you request our research team to source better contacts for you.

Where can I see ratings and reviews for Bananas?

Rephonic pulls ratings and reviews for Bananas from multiple sources, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, and Podcast Addict.

View all the reviews in one place instead of visiting each platform individually and use this information to decide if a show is worth pitching or not.

How do I access podcast episode transcripts for Bananas?

Rephonic provides full transcripts for episodes of Bananas. Search within each transcript for your keywords, whether they be topics, brands or people, and figure out if it's worth pitching as a guest or sponsor. You can even set-up alerts to get notified when your keywords are mentioned.

What guests have appeared on Bananas?

Recent guests on Bananas include:

1. Christine Schiefer
2. Roz Hernandez
3. Ophira Eisenberg
4. Christie Boschman
5. Katie Rich
6. Holly Laurent
7. Xyla Foxlin
8. Pooja Mehta

To view more recent guests and their details, simply upgrade your Rephonic account. You'll also get access to a typical guest profile to help you decide if the show is worth pitching.

Find and pitch the right podcasts

We help savvy brands, marketers and PR professionals to find the right podcasts for any topic or niche. Get the data and contacts you need to pitch podcasts at scale and turn listeners into customers.
Try it free for 7 days