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International Waters is a pop culture comedy quiz show set adrift on the lawless seas. Join host Dave Holmes and competing teams of world-famous comedians from the US, UK, and beyond in a hilarious and lively competition that's part panel show, part trivia challenge, and part international incident.

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Latest Episodes

This week, our friends Ellory Smith and Matt Kirshen join us for confirmed time traveling, Odyssey needle drops, and grammatical pet peeves.

Ellory Smith would like to plug her upcoming dates and recommends avoiding cyclosporiasis

Matt Kirshen woul... more

This week, our friends Ben Paddon and Edy Modica join Dave for some World Cup tourism, Doctor Who spinoffs, and a poem to send off Keir Starmer

Edy Modica would like to plug I'm Just Like You (And It Sucks) and recommends Honey Pluton

Ben Paddon wo... more

This week, our friends Amir Dean (Lady Bushra) and Jamel Johnson join Dave for some Pride/World Cup anthems. historic LA landmarks, and the final season of our countries.

Jamel Johnson would like to plug his new album Mid-Range and recommends The Ju... more

This week, our friends Gareth Gwynn and Josh Gondelman join Dave for some seagull voice acting, cryptid PR training, and barber shop themed cocktails.

Josh Gondelman would like to plug The Nightly from Hatch, his stand up special Positive Reinforcem... more

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Recent Guests

Edy Modica
Contestant, comedian; stand-up
Jury Duty appearance reference
Episode: Three Heavens and Six Hells (Edy Modica / Ben Paddon
Ben Paddon
Contestant, comedian; Jump Leads creator
Jump Leads
Episode: Three Heavens and Six Hells (Edy Modica / Ben Paddon
Jamel Johnson
Comedian, host of Ain't It Footy with Chris Martin
Self/Guest
Episode: He's Got a Coma (Jamel Johnson / Amir Dean)
Amir Dean
Performer, drag persona Lady Bushra
Self/Guest
Episode: He's Got a Coma (Jamel Johnson / Amir Dean)
Josh Gondelman
Co-host/guest contestant; stand-up comedian
Episode: The Blue Stuff (Josh Gondelman / Gareth Gwynn)
Gareth Gwynn
Guest contestant; Edinburgh Fringe performer
Episode: The Blue Stuff (Josh Gondelman / Gareth Gwynn)
Chris Martin
Lead singer of Coldplay; guest on this episode
Ain't It Footy / chrismartin.com
Episode: We Improvised This Podcast (Chris Martin / Mike Castle)
Mike Castle
Star of I Hate Myself and Want to Die; guest on this episode
Misrepresented / YouTube
Episode: We Improvised This Podcast (Chris Martin / Mike Castle)
Riley Silverman
Head writer for International Waters
International Waters
Episode: SNEAK PEEK: The International Waters Cultural Exchange 01 (Are You Being Served? / Beane's of Boston)

Hosts

Dave Holmes
Host of the show; central figure driving banter and game formats
Riley Silverman
Head writer and frequent on-air participant, providing context and writing perspective
Christian Dueñas
Producer with behind-the-scenes perspective on production and network dynamics
Allan McLeod
Guest with cross-cultural humor expertise; frequent on similar formats
Libby Watson
Guest with cross-cultural perspective; Twitch streamer and media host

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 972 ratings
  • Happy June 10th

    I started this six months ago and for some reason decided it was really important to listen from start to finish. In the last episode I listened to there was a song about June 10th and today is June 10th so I have decided this is a sign to write a review about how much Ive enjoyed listening to pop culture news from ten years ago. Funny funny show!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    j.sherr
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Love to Play Along!

    I love this show and it’s various pre Covid variations! I love how no matter the amount of “contestants” playing there’s still enough time to play along and try to guess the wild answers. So much fun to play on speakers when friends are over great conversation starters and lots of easy laughs!!! Please keep up the amazing work!!!! We love you Dave!!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dust Bunny Mama
    United States4 years ago
  • Fun show!

    Really fun show! Dave is a great host.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Gumbo111
    United States4 years ago
  • Delightful

    Just wanted to write a review to say I love this show and Dave Holmes is delightful.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    likeacactustree
    United States5 years ago
  • Better when it was troubled waters

    The show was much better when it was more of a trivia type game. Now it’s just weird and not as funny. I used to listen regularly when it was uk vs us comedians doing trivia. Now I only listen if I’ve listened to everything else.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    startswithaj
    United States5 years ago

Listeners Say

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

Fans praise quick-witted banter and strong host leadership.
Listeners enjoy cross-border humor and the roster of talented guests.
Some criticism notes a shift in format affecting the comedic rhythm for longtime fans.
Highlights include standout games, engaging hosts, and a broad mix of pop-culture topics.

Chart Rankings

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

Apple Podcasts
#77
United States/Comedy/Improv
Apple Podcasts
#123
United Kingdom/Comedy/Improv
Apple Podcasts
#140
Canada/Comedy/Improv
Apple Podcasts
#101
Australia/Comedy/Improv
Apple Podcasts
#44
South Africa/Comedy/Improv
Apple Podcasts
#45
Argentina/Comedy/Improv

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

He's Got a Coma (Jamel Johnson / Amir Dean)
Q: Jamel, what's the state of your United States? Right now.
The state is fragile but potentially on the rise; notable tensions around national pride, sports and politics.
ENCORE - More Than an Uncle
Q: What was the controversy around Greggs' advent calendar
It replaced the baby Jesus in a nativity scene with a sausage roll, which drew criticism from Christian groups.
Dicey Waters: A Troubled Waters Special
Q: John-Luke, you have played a little bit before, correct?
I played on podcasts. I am a podcast-only Dungeons and Dragons player.
Dicey Waters: A Troubled Waters Special
Q: Christian, do you have any experience with D&D?
I saw the movie and besides that, honestly becoming more of a Warhammer 40K guy.
King vs Rebels
Q: What are you working on currently?
Mike Drucker promotes his book, "Good Game No Rematch," and shares details about an event in New York.

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

A fast-paced pop culture comedy quiz with a distinct transatlantic flavor, featuring US and UK comedians riffing on current events, nostalgia, and viral moments. The show blends panel banter, trivia rounds, and spontaneous games, often exploring cross-cultural humor and media satire through rapid-fire banter and audience engagement. Notable hallmarks include a strong host-led energy, witty writers and producers shaping jokes, and recurring setups that celebrate cross-border collaboration while keeping the tone playful and accessible for a broad audience.

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International Waters launched 14 years ago and published 326 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on International Waters include:

1. Edy Modica
2. Ben Paddon
3. Jamel Johnson
4. Amir Dean
5. Josh Gondelman
6. Gareth Gwynn
7. Chris Martin
8. Mike Castle

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