Drew Afualo’s Hit Podcast The Comment Section Joins Acast

The Comment Section — the hit weekly podcast from creator, host, New York Times bestselling author and comedic powerhouse Drew Afualo — is moving to Acast, the global authority on podcasting. Expanding its digital footprint, full episodes of The Comment Section will now also be available to viewers on YouTube, allowing fans to discover the show wherever they listen and watch.

Each week, Drew Afualo is joined by a special guest to dive headfirst into pop culture takes and the comedy of life both on and offline. Originally inspired by comment sections where anything goes, the show has evolved into a cultural destination for unfiltered, hilarious conversations that both entertain and inspire, where Drew’s sharp wit and humor shine alongside your favorite celebrities, creators, comedians, and more. 

Originally launched in 2021 on Brat TV’s Past Your Bedtime YouTube channel, the show enjoyed a highly successful run as a Spotify exclusive starting in April 2023. Over that time, The Comment Section has welcomed some of the biggest names in entertainment, including Chappell Roan, Caleb Hearon, Cynthia Erivo, Megan Stalter, Trixie Mattel, Brittany Broski, Bretman Rock, Meghan Trainor, Jinkx Monsoon and many more.

Yishai Seidman, Director of Development at Acast said: “Drew is one of the sharpest, most original voices in the creator space today. The Comment Section is a show built on the kind of trust, authenticity, and genuine connection that we know audiences crave more than ever. That kind of narrative influence is incredibly valuable for advertisers too, and joining Acast is a perfect partnership for the show.”

Drew Afualo, Host of The Comment Section said: “It’s been my pride and joy hosting The Comment Section over the last five years as the show has grown and evolved into such an incredible forum to have a ki and chat with some of my favorite people. I’m so excited to partner with Acast for our next era and bring all the fun to so many more people on YouTube!”

Drew Afualo is a host, creator, and New York Times bestselling author whose razor-sharp humor and signature roasting style have made her one of the most influential voices of her generation. She’s a dynamic presence on-camera and on the red carpet, known for her quick wit and authenticity while seamlessly bridging viral culture with mainstream entertainment. With 8.1 million followers on TikTok and 1.4 million on Instagram, she has built one of the most passionate and engaged communities.

Her influence extends well beyond her massive digital empire. In 2024, Drew published her New York Times bestselling book Loud: Accept Nothing Less than the Life You Deserve, which made history when she became the first Samoan woman to ever appear on the list. Drew is a sought-after host, having served as red carpet correspondent at all major award shows including the Academy Awards, while her 2026 awards season coverage earned over 56.7 million views across Instagram and TikTok. Both The Comment Section and her co-hosted podcast Two Idiot Girls were nominated at the 15th Annual Shorty Awards in the Comedy Podcast category. One of the leading entertainers of her generation, Drew has earned recognition on the TIME100 Creators list, Forbes’ 30 Under 30 and Top Creators list, The Hollywood Reporter’s Creator A-List, Rolling Stone’s Top 25 Most Influential Creators list, and more.

According to Acast’s 2025 Podcast Pulse report, nearly 4 in 5 global podcast consumers now both listen and watch, and adding video to audio extends a podcast’s reach by 39%. With Drew’s roots in video-first content on TikTok, expanding the video reach more broadly is a natural — and powerful — next step, and highly valuable to advertisers looking to reach engaged audiences across platforms.