I spent the summer riding New Jersey Transit and the subway, so I’ve seen my fair share of seemingly not-quite-there people on public transportation. There’s the person talking to herself, the guy who is loudly playing music from his phone and ignoring requests to use headphones, the people proudly singing off-key or laughing to themselves.

I will shamelessly admit that I have definitely been that last one before, attempting to stifle a loud chuckle or turning towards the window to hide as a wide grin spread across my face. The only thing that could possibly turn me into the weird person on the train? “2 Dope Queens.”

Hosted by Jessica Williams of “The Daily Show” and Phoebe Robinson, this NPR podcast, which just started up this spring and has been gaining a steady following over the summer, added spunk and hilarity to my morning commute, alongside meaningful cultural criticism. From stories about catcalling and unwanted advances to jokes about Billy Joel concerts, weird encounters and Tinder adventures, this show runs the gamut of modern life and culture.

The show feels more like a casual hangout with the world’s funniest friends. Where else can you hear stories about ‘90s TV shows like “Felicity,” losing virginities, meeting strangers abroad, insane cab driver run-ins and musings about SoulCycle? Listening to each episode, you feel like one of the girls, catching up on the latest pop-culture trends and the week’s biggest little moments and thinking back to hilarious childhood memories.

It’s important to note, of course, that I am white, and have grown up with a lifestyle of relative privilege. I have never had to deal with racism, but Williams and Robinson bring their own experiences as black women to the table with an openness and honesty that makes it easy to learn. The show gave me a new awareness of the issues that people of color and other women encounter on a day-to-day basis, which, I hope, can make me into a better human who can empathize with others and do my best to make positive changes when possible.

Beyond just the incredible headline duo, the show also brings other comedians to the table who have other stories to share, like Southeast Asian male comedian Hari Kondabolu, white female comedian Ashley Brooke Roberts and more. This show is just as much about the laughs as it is about expanding horizons.

As someone who hasn’t been very interested in stand-up comedy in the past, this show was a perfect introduction to a variety of different performers in an easy context. There were younger performers as well as new moms, older men and the perpetually single, all offering up plenty of diversity in terms of storytelling and life experience. And if one of the comedians was less-than-interesting, I could rest easy knowing that it would be over soon—each episode lasts about an hour, with each comedian performing about a 10- to 15-minute set. Plus, its podcast form made it more than easy to listen to when I would lose cell service underground, since I could download each episode ahead of time.

If you’re into comedy and cultural differences, this show is definitely worth a listen. Come away with crazy big laughs and a greater sense of the world around you—you won’t regret it.