Netflix has confirmed plans to launch its first comedy radio station. Netflix Is A Joke Radio, which is being launched in partnership with radio streaming service SiriusXM, will go live on April 15.

Listening to radio comedy shows both while driving and while at home was a tradition passed down from previous generations. Radio comedy shows have made a comeback thanks to the podcast format.

For over a decade, Lauren Falcone has gotten up at 3:30 a.m. to be on the air at 5:30 as cohost of WROR’s “Bob and LBF in the Morning.” She says the key to the show’s success is keeping things light ...