Good Guys

Josh Peck -- yes, that Josh Peck from Drake & Josh -- and entrepreneur Ben Soffer make for an unexpectedly great podcast duo. Good Guys has built up 290 episodes and a 4.7-star rating from over 3,600 reviews by landing somewhere between comedy podcast and genuine cultural conversation. The format drops new episodes every Monday and Thursday. Josh and Ben riff on current events, celebrity news, pop culture moments, and whatever else caught their attention that week, with episodes running 50 minutes to about an hour and twenty minutes. They bring on guests regularly -- everyone from MrBeast and Mel Robbins to Drake Bell and mentalist Oz Pearlman -- which keeps the show from getting stale. The chemistry between the hosts is the real draw. Josh brings his comedic timing and a surprising amount of emotional intelligence (he's been very open about his past addiction struggles). Ben comes from the business and social media world, and his takes tend to be more from the "successful guy in his 30s" perspective. Listeners describe them as having a yin-and-yang dynamic, though some reviews note that Ben's political commentary can lean out of touch at times. What makes Good Guys work for the "guys' podcast" category is that it feels like hanging out with two friends who are funny, opinionated, and willing to get real when the topic calls for it. They'll joke around about fast food rankings one segment and then have a genuine conversation about mental health the next. It's not trying to teach you anything -- it's just good company.