Headliners include PAPER CUTS (Miranda Sawyer, Alex Von Tunzelmann), LET'S BE HAVING YOU! THE 00S FOOTBALL PODCAST (Chris Scull, Alex Brooker, Nick Lustig) and TRUSTY HOGS (Helen Bauer, pictured, Andrew White, Catherine Bohart).

 

The 2024 festival will also see the return of many fan-favourites, including PAPPY'S (Ben Clark, Matthew Crosby and Tom Parry) and LEXX EDUCATION (Laura Lexx, Ron Lexx) as well as new additions FAMILY JEWELS (Charlie Dinkin, Olga Koch), GHASTLY WOMEN (Esther Manito, Lily Phillips) and THE WAY THEY WERE (Grainne Maguire, Chantal Feduchin-Pate).

 

Plus, for the first time, the festival is opening applications to smaller and independent podcasts to perform on the Listen Up’ stage. All shows featured here will receive additional financial support for performing at the festival, thanks to the newly introduced ‘Hubbub fund’. 2024’s festival will also see the introduction of Day Passes, unlocked by Adelicious, who return as Headline Sponsor. Founded by podcasters for podcasters, Adelicious is the UK’s leading independent podcast hosting platform.

 

Adelicious CEO Andrew Goldsmith said: “Cheerful Earful is one of our favourite festivals, combining comedy and podcasting, what is there not to love? Last year’s festival was a highlight for Adelicious and we are pleased to be able to support them in 2024. We are looking forward to lots of laughs at what promises to be an exceptional event.”

 

For the third year running, the festival will take place at Three Cheers Pub Co.’s beautiful London pubs, including The Bedford in Balham, renowned for its comedy events.

 

Tom Peake, co-owner and founder of Three Cheers Pub Co. said: “Live comedy is an important part of what Three Cheers Pub Co is all about. It’s a privilege to be able to host Cheerful Earful and all the fantastic comedians across our London venues. We can’t wait to see this year’s shows.”