Daily Comedy News

Host Johnny Mac interviews Fard Muhammed about late-night TV, starting with Muhammed's multicolor “Carson curtains” backdrop made from wedding-curtain pieces for his planned talk-show-history web series.They discuss viewing habits (Kimmel, Fallon, Colbert), the problem of monologues hitting YouTube early, and ideas for simulcasting or streaming late-night sooner, comparing it to SNL's simultaneous airing. They debate Peacock's delay for SNL UK, assess SNL UK's tone, recent experimental U.S. episodes, and intro-sequence choices, and discuss whether Lorne Michaels should stay. They revisit NBC's 10 p.m. Jay Leno experiment, alternate Conan/Jay scenarios, and defend Fallon's Tonight Show stewardship. Mohammed offers a nuanced view of Leno, argues Letterman deserved the 1992 Tonight Show, and says Conan needed more time. They end on Colbert's ending, alleging external pressures, fearing a domino effect toward syndicated replacements, and noting After Midnight and Taylor Tomlinson's exit as a warning sign. 00:25 Carson Curtain Backdrop04:28 Late Night vs Streaming07:56 SNL UK Release Frustrations10:49 SNL Hosts and Cast Spotlight14:03 Lorne Michaels Succession18:01 Jay Leno 10 PM Experiment21:19 Conan What If Timeline25:22 Fallon Gets Tonight Show28:27 Jay Leno Reputation Debate34:52 Conan Needed Time39:48 Conan Was a Gamble41:32 Colbert Ending Reactions45:25 Future of Late Night48:00 Kimmel is The New King49:15 Gutfeld Ratings Debate51:21 Mulaney Needed a Format53:53 Taylor Tomlinson Butterfly Effect57:41 Colbert Cost Cutting Options60:40 Byron Allen   Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac-a-daily-briefing-on-comedians-and-the-comedy-industry--4522158/support.Daily Comedy News is the number one comedy news podcast, delivering daily coverage of standup comedy, late night television, comedy specials, tours, and the business of comedy.COMEDY SURVIVOR in the facebook group.Contact John at John@thesharkdeck dot com For Uninterrupted Listening, use the Apple Podcast App and click the banner that says Uninterrupted Listening.  $4.99/month John's Substack about media is free.This is the animal sanctuary mentioned in the February 10 episode.

Johnny Mac's daily comedy news previews Tony Hinchcliffe bringing Kill Tony to WrestleMania 42 tonight after night one at Dolby Live at Park MGM with WWE stars, legends, comedians, and surprise guests, noting last year's Roast of WrestleMania felt underwhelming. Bowen Yang reflects on not seeing himself as a star at SNL, Lorne Michaels advising him not to be a “poster child for racial harmony,” and the value of bombing and moving on. The LA Times profiles Sheng Wang's new special Purple, with Ali Wong praising his craft and process; Wang discusses touring growth, post-special writing fear, and the title's “purplish” themes. Chelsea Handler shares her views on casual dating and marriage. Ben Carlin discusses how Stephen Colbert might end his late-night run and praises The Colbert Report. The Moon Tower Comedy Festival and Melbourne International Comedy Festival wrap up with show listings and clips, plus Philadelphia's “Weeding Out The Stoned” live show details. 00:16 Kill Tony WrestleMania01:09 Bowen Yang SNL Reflections01:43 Shang Wang Purple Special03:49 Chelsea Handler On Marriage04:22 Colbert Late Night Future05:42 Moontower Festival Picks06:38 Melbourne Fest Clips09:46 420 Philly Comedy Show Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac-a-daily-briefing-on-comedians-and-the-comedy-industry--4522158/support.Daily Comedy News is the number one comedy news podcast, delivering daily coverage of standup comedy, late night television, comedy specials, tours, and the business of comedy.COMEDY SURVIVOR in the facebook group.Contact John at John@thesharkdeck dot com For Uninterrupted Listening, use the Apple Podcast App and click the banner that says Uninterrupted Listening.  $4.99/month John's Substack about media is free.This is the animal sanctuary mentioned in the February 10 episode.

Johnny Mac delivers a daily comedy news briefing led by Dave Chappelle saying he's recently considering bringing back Chappelle's Show after walking away from a reported $50M Comedy Central deal in 2005, while also reflecting on success, legacy, and staying true to his work. The episode previews Rami Youssef's HBO special “Rami Youssef in Love” and recaps Trevor Noah's new special material about politics and Trump's reaction to an Epstein/Greenland joke. Ali Siddiq discusses influences and storytelling roots, and Pete Holmes compares managing comedy to “watering a cactus,” noting nostalgia for old gatekeepers. The show covers criticism of Byron Allen's “Comics Unleashed,” late-night jokes about Trump attacking Pope Leo, promotes upcoming “Comedy Draft” and “Comedy Survivor” (Sarah Silverman vs. Nikki Glaser), issues “comedy stock market” buys (Chappelle, Diane Morgan, Flight of the Conchords) and a sell (Nikki Glaser), and notes items including Sadie Sandler's Netflix film “Roommates,” “Jumanji Open World,” Moon Tower festival listings, and Kelly McFarland's album “Hot Gnome.” 00:23 Chappelle Show Revival Talk01:40 Ramy Youssef HBO Special02:03 Trevor Noah Trump Joke Fallout03:41 Ali Siddiq Storytelling Roots04:23 Pete Holmes Comedy Balance05:17 Comics Unleashed Roast06:05 Late Night Pope Jokes07:12 Comedy Draft And Comedy Survivor08:13 Comedy Stock Market Picks10:13 Sandler And Jumanji Updates11:38 Moon Tower Festival Lineup12:56 Kelly McFarland Album Drop1 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac-a-daily-briefing-on-comedians-and-the-comedy-industry--4522158/support.Daily Comedy News is the number one comedy news podcast, delivering daily coverage of standup comedy, late night television, comedy specials, tours, and the business of comedy.COMEDY SURVIVOR in the facebook group.Contact John at John@thesharkdeck dot com For Uninterrupted Listening, use the Apple Podcast App and click the banner that says Uninterrupted Listening.  $4.99/month John's Substack about media is free.This is the animal sanctuary mentioned in the February 10 episode.

Johnny Mac delivers daily comedy news, focusing on reactions to Nikki Glaser's candid discussion of ethical non-monogamy and speculation that her team is steering her away from roasts (she's in LA during the Kevin Hart roast but booked for Netflix Is a Joke). He cites a Minneapolis Star Tribune review of John Mulaney's current tour highlighting risk-taking material and a mention of his $200 cash limit to avoid relapse. He recaps Jim Gaffigan's sandwich talk with Stephen Colbert, previews Greg Gutfeld's Fox Nation game show “What Did I Miss?” and notes late-night ratings where Gutfeld leads total viewers. He recounts seeing “Oslo” at Costco and a time-padding Q&A, flags a TMZ-reported Pete Davidson porn joke, covers UK concerns about relocating the Edinburgh TV Festival, highlights Melbourne Comedy Festival acts, and lists Austin's Moontower Comedy Festival picks. 00:20 Nikki Glaser Oversharing01:32 Roast Career Strategy02:50 John Mulaney Tour Review04:01 Gaffigan Sandwich Talk05:01 Gutfeld Game Show Return06:25 Late Night Ratings Rundown07:15 Show Time Padding08:27 Pete Davidson Weird Bit09:04 UK Comedy Industry News10:12 Melbourne Fest Clips12:35 Brett McKenzie Tour Notes Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac-a-daily-briefing-on-comedians-and-the-comedy-industry--4522158/support.Daily Comedy News is the number one comedy news podcast, delivering daily coverage of standup comedy, late night television, comedy specials, tours, and the business of comedy.COMEDY SURVIVOR in the facebook group.Contact John at John@thesharkdeck dot com For Uninterrupted Listening, use the Apple Podcast App and click the banner that says Uninterrupted Listening.  $4.99/month John's Substack about media is free.This is the animal sanctuary mentioned in the February 10 episode.

Johnny Mac reacts to the end of Raw Dog Comedy Uncensored.Moving on, he loos forewad to the May 28 release of the Ralphie May documentary “Come What May,” with a trailer highlighting May's life, addiction, and impact. David Letterman comments on Byron Allen's “Comics Unleashed” and how it's a cost-saving, ad-sold panel format. The episode also covers Diane Morgan's return as Philomena Cunk in “Cunk on Cinema” for BBC and Netflix, Brett McKenzie on how Flight of the Conchords' reunion shows came together, Comedy Survivor finale voting (Nikki Glaser vs. Sarah Silverman), Silverman cast as Rabbi Eden in Netflix's “Nobody Wants This” season 3, Tim Dillon's Meghan Markle jokes, Moon Tower schedule highlights, and a positive review plus clip of Lou Wall at the Melbourne Comedy Festival.00:00 Raw Dog Replaced01:23 How Raw Dog Worked02:22 Programming Rotation 10103:11 Raw Dog Farewell03:50 Ralphie May Documentary06:15 Letterman on Byron Allen07:45 Philomena Cunk Returns08:51 Flight of the Conchords Reunion11:04 Comedy Survivor Finale11:29 Sarah Silverman Cast News12:01 Tim Dillon on Markle13:10 Festival Schedules and Lou Wall Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac-a-daily-briefing-on-comedians-and-the-comedy-industry--4522158/support.Daily Comedy News is the number one comedy news podcast, delivering daily coverage of standup comedy, late night television, comedy specials, tours, and the business of comedy.COMEDY SURVIVOR in the facebook group.Contact John at John@thesharkdeck dot com For Uninterrupted Listening, use the Apple Podcast App and click the banner that says Uninterrupted Listening.  $4.99/month John's Substack about media is free.This is the animal sanctuary mentioned in the February 10 episode.

Johnny Mac recaps Scrubs Season 10, episode 8, focusing on Dr. Cox's return to Sacred Heart, JD's excitement to impress him, and Cox's collapse from microscopic polyangiitis (MPA), an autoimmune disease causing early renal failure and a grim prognosis. He praises scenes between Cox, JD, and Dr. Park, likes the nurses and interns, and strongly dislikes the HR manager character. Other plots include Dr. Tash's avoidable mistake, Dr. Reed's harsh response, and Cox admitting he was too hard on Elliot. Mac highlights Bill Lawrence's intent to explore JD becoming caretaker to his former mentor, and notes emotional moments where Cox admits fear and asks JD to keep him alive. He also summarizes a PaleyFest panel with cast and creators, audience emotional reactions to episode 9, discussion of the janitor's reality, interest in bringing back more original characters including Ken Jenkins, and ABC's pending renewal decision. 00:47 Cox Returns  01:25 Diagnosis and Stakes02:05 Other Plotlines and HR Rant02:26 Caretaker Role Reversal02:44 Creator Insights and Themes04:16 PaleyFest Panel Setup05:03 Panel Highlights and Light Spoilers06:18 Renewal Talk and Wrap UpBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac-a-daily-briefing-on-comedians-and-the-comedy-industry--4522158/support.Daily Comedy News is the number one comedy news podcast, delivering daily coverage of standup comedy, late night television, comedy specials, tours, and the business of comedy.COMEDY SURVIVOR in the facebook group.Contact John at John@thesharkdeck dot com For Uninterrupted Listening, use the Apple Podcast App and click the banner that says Uninterrupted Listening.  $4.99/month John's Substack about media is free.This is the animal sanctuary mentioned in the February 10 episode.

We cover Trevor Noah's surprise Netflix special “Joy in the Trenches,” and Mark Normand's upcoming YouTube series “Human Trials,” which puts comics in front of hyper-niche audiences with interviews and feedback. He reacts to pricey, fast-selling Flight of the Conchords and Kevin Hart roast tickets for Netflix Is A Joke, and notes the band joked about needing YouTube to remember their songs. Politics enters with Joe Rogan calling himself “politically homeless” and criticizing war with Iran; Tim Dillon, Dana Carvey, and David Spade also discuss Trump's appearance and Iran. Dave Chappelle attends a ribbon cutting for a restored schoolhouse housing a relocated local radio station he helped save. Johnny reviews seeing Atsuko Okatsuka in Princeton with opener Maddie Kelly. He urges listeners to vote in the Comedy Survivor finale: Nikki Glaser vs. Sarah Silverman. 00:33 Trevor Noah Surprise Special01:02 Mark Normand Human Trials02:21 Flight of the Conchords Ticket Shock03:46 Rogan Gets Political05:11 Comedians Roast Trump06:11 Chappelle Saves Local Radio07:06 SNL Parody That Almost Happened07:48 Comedy Survivor Finale Voting08:22 Review Night at the Theater Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac-a-daily-briefing-on-comedians-and-the-comedy-industry--4522158/support.Daily Comedy News is the number one comedy news podcast, delivering daily coverage of standup comedy, late night television, comedy specials, tours, and the business of comedy.COMEDY SURVIVOR in the facebook group.Contact John at John@thesharkdeck dot com For Uninterrupted Listening, use the Apple Podcast App and click the banner that says Uninterrupted Listening.  $4.99/month John's Substack about media is free.This is the animal sanctuary mentioned in the February 10 episode.

Sarah Silverman sails to the finale unscathed...but for John Mulaney and Nikki Glaser, things got complicated...Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac-a-daily-briefing-on-comedians-and-the-comedy-industry--4522158/support.Daily Comedy News is the number one comedy news podcast, delivering daily coverage of standup comedy, late night television, comedy specials, tours, and the business of comedy.COMEDY SURVIVOR in the facebook group.Contact John at John@thesharkdeck dot com For Uninterrupted Listening, use the Apple Podcast App and click the banner that says Uninterrupted Listening.  $4.99/month John's Substack about media is free.This is the animal sanctuary mentioned in the February 10 episode.

Johnny Mac previews Netflix's standup competition series “Funny AF,” hosted by Kevin Hart with Keegan-Michael Key, Tom Segura, Bethenny? (Camille) Nanjiani, Chelsea Handler, and Nikki Glaser as guest judges, premiering April 20 with live semi-final and finale May 4–5 featuring real-time viewer voting; he notes familiar NYC contestants including Leonard Ouzts and Caitlin Peluff and observes Chicago listed as a catchall city. He also highlights the Garden of Laughs event at Radio City Music Hall and shares a Steve Schirripa anecdote about acting pay cycles. Other news includes Gianmarco Soresi's podcast moving to Vox Media's network, Gabriel Iglesias launching the family-friendly FAST channel “Fluffy TV,” SNL's remaining season hosts/musical guests (Olivia Rodrigo, Matt Damon/Noah Kahan, Will Ferrell/Paul McCartney), Moontower Comedy Festival badge pricing and headliners, a clipped Stephen K Amos bit from Melbourne, and an update on “Comedy Survivor.” 00:21 Kevin Hart Netflix Contest01:10 Trailer Highlights and Format03:19 Contestants and City Breakdown04:47 Garden of Laughs Benefit05:55 Gianmarco Podcast Deal07:34 Gabriel Iglesias Fluffy TV08:57 SNL Season Closing Lineup10:33 Moontower Festival Badges13:59 Melbourne Clip Stephen K Amos Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac-a-daily-briefing-on-comedians-and-the-comedy-industry--4522158/support.Daily Comedy News is the number one comedy news podcast, delivering daily coverage of standup comedy, late night television, comedy specials, tours, and the business of comedy.COMEDY SURVIVOR in the facebook group.Contact John at John@thesharkdeck dot com For Uninterrupted Listening, use the Apple Podcast App and click the banner that says Uninterrupted Listening.  $4.99/month John's Substack about media is free.This is the animal sanctuary mentioned in the February 10 episode.

Johnny Mac delivers daily comedy news, including Nikki Glaser discussing on Alex Cooper's podcast her “hot husband” fetish and permissive rules around her boyfriend hooking up while rejecting emotional cheating, and noting her special is coming later this month. He reports Call of Duty will offer a Dave Chappelle “Half Baked” Thurgood Jenkins 4/20 skin. Judy Gold tells Page Six she's shocked by increased brazen antisemitic heckling at New York comedy clubs. Mac reads from The Atlantic article “Who Is Black Comedy For?” referencing Jeff Benjamin's book “Blackout Loud” and Dave Chappelle's experiences with Fox and Comedy Central. He cites a Boston Globe piece on Netflix booking Louis CK for the Hollywood Bowl. He briefly reviews Netflix specials (preferring Aaron Chen's “Funny Garden”). He previews the 2026 Great American Comedy Festival lineup and shares a positive Melbourne Comedy Festival review of Zainab Johnson. 00:36 Nikki Glaser Hot Husband Fetish02:09 Chappelle Half Baked Game Skin02:49 Judy Gold Club Antisemitism03:52 Atlantic Who Is Black Comedy For06:53 Boston Globe On Louis CK Return07:27 Netflix Specials Quick Reviews08:23 Great American Comedy Festival Lineup09:53 Melbourne Fest Zainab Johnson Clip Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac-a-daily-briefing-on-comedians-and-the-comedy-industry--4522158/support.Daily Comedy News is the number one comedy news podcast, delivering daily coverage of standup comedy, late night television, comedy specials, tours, and the business of comedy.COMEDY SURVIVOR in the facebook group.Contact John at John@thesharkdeck dot com For Uninterrupted Listening, use the Apple Podcast App and click the banner that says Uninterrupted Listening.  $4.99/month John's Substack about media is free.This is the animal sanctuary mentioned in the February 10 episode.

Johnny Mac delivers Daily Comedy News, focusing on David Cross' new special "The End of the Beginning of the End," his explanation of the title, preference for shooting in club/music-venue settings over theaters, thoughts on not overproducing specials, and how he balances his daughter's childhood enjoyment with his film/voice roles. The episode also covers Hannibal Buress describing music as another writing format with a wider emotional range than constant comedy, Julio Torres jokingly advising a caller to coexist with a haunted cheap apartment, and Charlie Day being cast in the film "Golf Trip" about friends' chaotic getaway with a dreaded single golfer. Joel Kim Booster shares his no-breakfast routine and snack habits, and the Melbourne International Comedy Festival segment spotlights TWabi Sabi Comedy" with a tram tap-card bit. 00:18 David Cross New Special00:40 Club Specials And Audience01:18 Parenting And Movie Roles01:54 What Makes A Special02:24 Hannibal Buress Music Writing03:06 Julio Torres Haunted Rent03:39 Charlie Day Golf Trip04:02 Joel Kim Booster Food Habits04:46 Melbourne Fest Wabi Sabi05:18 Tram Tapping Comedy Clip Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac-a-daily-briefing-on-comedians-and-the-comedy-industry--4522158/support.Daily Comedy News is the number one comedy news podcast, delivering daily coverage of standup comedy, late night television, comedy specials, tours, and the business of comedy.COMEDY SURVIVOR in the facebook group.Contact John at John@thesharkdeck dot com For Uninterrupted Listening, use the Apple Podcast App and click the banner that says Uninterrupted Listening.  $4.99/month John's Substack about media is free.This is the animal sanctuary mentioned in the February 10 episode.

Johnny Mac covers comedy news including a new trailer for Nikki Glaser's Hulu special (April 24) and her Armchair Expert comments about money, appearance, and beauty standards in entertainment. He reports Dan Soder will tape his first full Netflix special June 13 at San Francisco's Throckmorton Theatre. He discusses an interview with comedian Pete Correale (“the Gator”), his work opening for Sebastian Maniscalco, and Correale's plan to release a new standup special and focus on clip-driven promotion. Mack weighs in on CBS selling late-night time slots to Byron Allen, and highlights backlash to Louis CK headlining Netflix Is a Joke (Hollywood Bowl, May 5) alongside Eliza Skinner's essay on broader industry misconduct. In a “comedy stock market” segment, he sells Glaser and buys Louis CK, Soder, and Correale. Other items include Jenny Zigrino's After Birth taping May 13 at Brooklyn Improv, Jury Duty bonus episodes, and the opening of Greenpoint Comedy Club in NYC. 00:16 Nikki Glaser Trailer01:49 Armchair Expert Talk03:20 Looks Matter Rant03:54 Dan Soder Netflix04:20 Pete The Gator06:48 Byron Allen CBS Slots07:36 Louis CK Backlash09:22 Comedy Stock Market Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac-a-daily-briefing-on-comedians-and-the-comedy-industry--4522158/support.Daily Comedy News is the number one comedy news podcast, delivering daily coverage of standup comedy, late night television, comedy specials, tours, and the business of comedy.COMEDY SURVIVOR in the facebook group.Contact John at John@thesharkdeck dot com For Uninterrupted Listening, use the Apple Podcast App and click the banner that says Uninterrupted Listening.  $4.99/month John's Substack about media is free.This is the animal sanctuary mentioned in the February 10 episode.

Johnny Mac reports Deadline's take on Netflix Is a Joke saying a comedy insider feels public buzz is low and ticket sales show “haves and have-nots,” with white-hot acts and others downsizing venues selling best amid heavy competition and a tough economy; sold-out or added shows include Gianmarco Soresi, Jeff Curry, Robbie Hoffman, Matt Rife, Jacqueline Novak, and Joel Kim Booster, with podcasts also doing well. He previews the Moontower Comedy Festival (April 7–18) featuring Mark Maron, Kathy Griffin, Roy Wood Jr., and Austin comic Angelina Martin's “Slide in the DMs.” H He mentions the final season of “Hacks” and Jean Smart's reaction to its ending, highlights Melbourne Fest comics Henry Yan and Jenny Tian, and announces Scott Aukerman's Comedy Bang! Bang! tour with Paul F. Tompkins (May 25–June 29).Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac-a-daily-briefing-on-comedians-and-the-comedy-industry--4522158/support.Daily Comedy News is the number one comedy news podcast, delivering daily coverage of standup comedy, late night television, comedy specials, tours, and the business of comedy.COMEDY SURVIVOR in the facebook group.Contact John at John@thesharkdeck dot com For Uninterrupted Listening, use the Apple Podcast App and click the banner that says Uninterrupted Listening.  $4.99/month John's Substack about media is free.This is the animal sanctuary mentioned in the February 10 episode.

Johnny Mac covers comedy news including debate over Louis CK's mainstream comeback as Netflix books him for the Netflix Is a Joke festival and a new special, alongside commentary on whether Hollywood is abandoning Me Too and questions about accountability and industry profit motives. Patton Oswalt announces a new special, “Ruining Star Trek,” premiering June 9 on 800 Pound Gorilla's YouTube, and mentions his upcoming Apple pickleball comedy “The Dink” (July 24). CBS's 11:35 slot after Colbert ends May 21 will run Byron Allen's “Comics Unleashed,” with “Funny You Should Ask” moving to 12:37. Other items include backlash to Chloe Fineman's camp counselor anecdote, Leslie Jones criticizing “trad wife” expectations and marriage, reactions to SNL US vs SNL UK, Theo Von backlash and clarification after comments on Rogan, Pete Davidson listing a North Salem home, Chris Rock seen with a woman named Simone, Kevin Kellum's special release, Melbourne Comedy Festival notes on Hannah Gadsby, and a Rich Hall camel story, plus a Comedy Survivor vote between Nikki Glaser, John Mulaney, and Sarah Silverman.00:16 Louis CK Netflix Return02:30 Patton Oswalt New Special03:18 CBS Late Night Shakeup04:59 Chloe Fineman Camp Story05:44 Leslie Jones On Marriage06:17 SNL US vs UK Review06:56 Rogan Theo Vaughn Backlash08:42 Gossip Corner Davidson Rock10:31 Kevin Kellum Special10:52 Melbourne Fest Hannah Gadsby11:53 Rich Hall Camel Story Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac-a-daily-briefing-on-comedians-and-the-comedy-industry--4522158/support.Daily Comedy News is the number one comedy news podcast, delivering daily coverage of standup comedy, late night television, comedy specials, tours, and the business of comedy.COMEDY SURVIVOR in the facebook group.Contact John at John@thesharkdeck dot com For Uninterrupted Listening, use the Apple Podcast App and click the banner that says Uninterrupted Listening.  $4.99/month John's Substack about media is free.This is the animal sanctuary mentioned in the February 10 episode.

Scrubs season 10, episode 7, “My Best Friend's Barbecue” (airing April 1, 2026), apologizing the recap is late due to Easter weekend and his Comedy Survivor schedule. JD is shaken when he's not invited to Turk and Carla's annual barbecue because Carla wants to invite Elliot and her new boyfriend, Captain West, while Carla's menopause “heat” becomes a running gag. Turk mentors interns on delivering bad news, pushing Deshawna to tell the Garcia family a loved one has died, while Turk reflects on his younger, cockier self. Carla struggles at work and with confidence, Turk offers support, and Carla tells JD she's excluding him so he can grow and move on from Elliot. Mac calls it the best, funniest, most touching new-season episode, notes 3.04M viewers, predicts renewal, says Elliot's arc isn't working yet, praises Judy Reyes' importance, warns about Scrubs Reddit spoilers, and says he wants more episodes.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac-a-daily-briefing-on-comedians-and-the-comedy-industry--4522158/support.Daily Comedy News is the number one comedy news podcast, delivering daily coverage of standup comedy, late night television, comedy specials, tours, and the business of comedy.COMEDY SURVIVOR in the facebook group.Contact John at John@thesharkdeck dot com For Uninterrupted Listening, use the Apple Podcast App and click the banner that says Uninterrupted Listening.  $4.99/month John's Substack about media is free.This is the animal sanctuary mentioned in the February 10 episode.

Johnny Mac delivers comedy news from a new recording space, leading with commentary on Louis CK headlining Netflix Is a Joke and releasing a Netflix special, “Ridiculous,” including criticism of “cancel culture” narratives. He highlights Shang Wang's new Netflix special “Purple,” directed by Ali Wong and filmed at Washington, DC's Warner Theatre, and previews Rami Youssef's third HBO special “Rami Youssef: In Love” (April 17), filmed at the Hideout in Chicago and directed by Chris Storer, with HBO praise for its intimacy. The show covers Joe Rogan and Theo Von discussing the war in Iran and later aliens, plus Jon Stewart criticizing Trump's decision-making. Updates include Eugene Mirman recovering after being pulled from a fiery car crash, Devin Walker's comments about SNL cast representation, Colin Jost set to star in a Peacock drama about dentist-turned-cocaine kingpin Larry Lavin, Melbourne Comedy Festival notes, Reuben K's security issues and touring show, and Lucie Arnaz preserving Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz materials at the National Comedy Center. 00:35 Louis CK Netflix Return01:59 Shang Wang Purple Trailer03:15 Ramy Youssef HBO Special05:59 Rogan Theo Von Politics08:01 Aliens Talk Detour08:42 Jon Stewart On Trump09:32 Eugene Merman Crash Update09:58 SNL Diversity Debate11:35 Colin Jost Crime Drama12:09 Melbourne Fest Picks13:08 Ruben Kay Threats Tour14:34 Lucie Arnaz Comedy Legacy Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac-a-daily-briefing-on-comedians-and-the-comedy-industry--4522158/support.Daily Comedy News is the number one comedy news podcast, delivering daily coverage of standup comedy, late night television, comedy specials, tours, and the business of comedy.COMEDY SURVIVOR in the facebook group.Contact John at John@thesharkdeck dot com For Uninterrupted Listening, use the Apple Podcast App and click the banner that says Uninterrupted Listening.  $4.99/month John's Substack about media is free.This is the animal sanctuary mentioned in the February 10 episode.

Go ahead an dput on a stupoid face if you don't like this week's result, but it was pretty clear.And we are on to the final three...Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac-a-daily-briefing-on-comedians-and-the-comedy-industry--4522158/support.Daily Comedy News is the number one comedy news podcast, delivering daily coverage of standup comedy, late night television, comedy specials, tours, and the business of comedy.COMEDY SURVIVOR in the facebook group.Contact John at John@thesharkdeck dot com For Uninterrupted Listening, use the Apple Podcast App and click the banner that says Uninterrupted Listening.  $4.99/month John's Substack about media is free.This is the animal sanctuary mentioned in the February 10 episode.

Nikki Glaser will sit out the Kevin Hart roast during Netflix Is a Joke because she can't commit the time, after recently roasting Hart at the Golden Globes and Tom Brady roast; her Hulu special Good Girl premieres April 24, and she's nervous about longtime road jokes being recorded and judged. He also previews the National Comedy Center's Lucille Ball Comedy Festival in Jamestown, New York, headlined by Jerry Seinfeld (Aug 6), Bert Kreischer (Aug 8), and Seth Meyers (Aug 9), with additional acts and 50+ events. The script mixes in LA Times quotes from David Cross on crowd work, collaborating with Bob Odenkirk, and the modern comedy-special form. Clips from the Melbourne International Comedy Festival feature Rachel Hornbuckle, Jordan Barr, Abby Howells, and Lloyd Langford. Rami Youssef announces HBO special Rami Youssef in Love (April 17), and the episode teases upcoming Comedy Survivor results. 00:15 Nikki Skips Kevin Roast01:47 Lucille Ball Fest Lineup02:57 Headliner Bios Roast06:10 David Cross Crowd Work07:22 Cross on Specials Today08:17 Melbourne Fest Clip Reel09:08 Rachel Hornbuckle Set10:34 Jordan Barr Clip11:44 Abby Howells  14:01 Lloyd Langford Favorite15:55 Ramy Youssef HBO Special Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac-a-daily-briefing-on-comedians-and-the-comedy-industry--4522158/support.Daily Comedy News is the number one comedy news podcast, delivering daily coverage of standup comedy, late night television, comedy specials, tours, and the business of comedy.COMEDY SURVIVOR in the facebook group.Contact John at John@thesharkdeck dot com For Uninterrupted Listening, use the Apple Podcast App and click the banner that says Uninterrupted Listening.  $4.99/month John's Substack about media is free.This is the animal sanctuary mentioned in the February 10 episode.

Johnny Mac delivers daily comedy news, highlighting Pete Holmes' LA Times “perfect Sunday” itinerary centered on family, local shops, vegan eats and nonstop stops from coffee and children's books to Donut Friend, the Huntington, Crossroads Kitchen, Largo, and late-night Norms. He recaps a Forbes conversation where Jerry Seinfeld and Nate Bargatze discuss breaking past a 60-minute barrier, corporate shows, love of performing, and analogies to surfing and golf, plus a golf/mini-golf bit premise. Jo Koy and Gabe Iglesias recall Jo turning down a road opportunity and discuss playing Riyadh as comparable to corporate rules. Jim Breuer promotes his YouTube series “Funny How God Works,” says political “noise” is exhausting, and describes the physical toll of his act. Kathleen Madigan tells Psychology Today you can't really teach funny, humor helps underdogs cope, and industry gatekeeping has shifted from in-person meetings to emails and links. 00:16 Pete Holmes Perfect LA Sunday01:54 Donut Friend And LSD Story02:59 Huntington Largo And Late Night Eats03:56 Seinfeld And Bargatze On Craft05:44 Mini Golf Bit Workshop06:06 Jo Koy And Gabriel Iglesias Rules06:30 Jim Breuer Faith And Noise07:15 Breuer Physical Act And Focus07:52 Kathleen Madigan Can You Teach Funny Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac-a-daily-briefing-on-comedians-and-the-comedy-industry--4522158/support.Daily Comedy News is the number one comedy news podcast, delivering daily coverage of standup comedy, late night television, comedy specials, tours, and the business of comedy.COMEDY SURVIVOR in the facebook group.Contact John at John@thesharkdeck dot com For Uninterrupted Listening, use the Apple Podcast App and click the banner that says Uninterrupted Listening.  $4.99/month John's Substack about media is free.This is the animal sanctuary mentioned in the February 10 episode.

Johnny Mac delivers a comedy news roundup, saying he quit watching “Rooster” despite liking Steve Carell, and sharing Robbie Hoffman's comments about being starstruck and awkward around Carell. Nate Bargatze discusses coming up around dirtier comics, a past joke about murdered prostitutes that upset a sex worker after it surfaced on YouTube, and his decision to drop it. Jim Gaffigan is set as keynote speaker for the NACDS Foundation's annual dinner in Boston on Aug. 15. Kevin Nealon says he never broke character on SNL and notes Lorne Michaels dislikes cast breaks. Cheech & Chong's final film hits Paramount+ April 20. The Houston Chronicle profiles Ali Siddiq's ideal day in Houston. Bill Burr posts his SXSW set on YouTube amid mixed comments about Riyadh. Donnell Rawlings reflects emotionally on Charlie Murphy's death. A Saratoga Springs hat shop clerk became a character in Chris Fleming's HBO special. The New York Times reports Epstein sought comedian dinners, noting no wrongdoing accusations. Tim Meadows calls Adam Sandler his funniest friend and says he'd road-trip with David Spade. 00:15 Rooster Review And Robbie Hoffman00:54 Nate Bargatze On Clean Comedy01:33 Jim Gaffigan Keynote Gig01:50 SNL Breaking Character Talk02:09 Cheech And Chong Final Movie02:43 Host Personal Aside02:58 Ali Siddiq Houston Day04:13 Bill Burr Facebook Comments05:03 Donnell Rawlings On Charlie Murphy05:33 Chris Fleming Hat Shop Bit06:17 Comedy At Lumberjack Worlds06:42 NYT Epstein And Comedians08:36 Tim Meadows On Sandler And Spade09:36 Wrap Up And Sign OffBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac-a-daily-briefing-on-comedians-and-the-comedy-industry--4522158/support.Daily Comedy News is the number one comedy news podcast, delivering daily coverage of standup comedy, late night television, comedy specials, tours, and the business of comedy.COMEDY SURVIVOR in the facebook group.Contact John at John@thesharkdeck dot com For Uninterrupted Listening, use the Apple Podcast App and click the banner that says Uninterrupted Listening.  $4.99/month John's Substack about media is free.This is the animal sanctuary mentioned in the February 10 episode.

Johnny Mac delivers daily comedy news, leading with Netflix bringing Louis C.K. back to headline the Hollywood Bowl on May 5 at the Netflix Is A Joke festival and releasing his upcoming special “Ridiculous” this summer, revisiting his 2017 cancellation and admission of misconduct allegations. He reports Eugene Merman was hospitalized with serious injuries after crashing into a toll plaza in New Hampshire and being pulled from a burning car by a state trooper. Mac covers Reggie Watts mourning Catherine McCullough and promoting a GoFundMe to help with international shipping of her remains and related service costs, noting supportive comments from friends. He adds Howie Mandel regrets apologizing to Kelly Ripa, discusses the trailer and May 29 release of Nate Bargatze's film “The Breadwinner,” highlights Anaheim's Standup Chow Down Festival, and shares Melbourne Comedy Festival clips and “Evil Dead the Musical.” 00:28 Louis CK Netflix Return01:43 Eugene Merman Crash Update02:45 Reggie Watts GoFundMe04:57 Howie Mandel Apology Regret05:33 Nate Bargatze Breadwinner Trailer06:57 Comedy Stock Market Picks08:50 Anaheim Chow Down Festival10:27 Melbourne Festival Clips Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac-a-daily-briefing-on-comedians-and-the-comedy-industry--4522158/support.Daily Comedy News is the number one comedy news podcast, delivering daily coverage of standup comedy, late night television, comedy specials, tours, and the business of comedy.COMEDY SURVIVOR in the facebook group.Contact John at John@thesharkdeck dot com For Uninterrupted Listening, use the Apple Podcast App and click the banner that says Uninterrupted Listening.  $4.99/month John's Substack about media is free.This is the animal sanctuary mentioned in the February 10 episode.

Johnny Mac delivers Daily Comedy News and apologizes for audio peak distortion before covering Kid Rock's Comedy Jam returning for its fifth year at the 2026 Nashville Comedy Festival on April 13 at the Ryman, benefiting the Kid Rock Foundation, with a lineup including Kevin James, Kathy Griffin, Shane Gillis, Joey Diaz, Heather McMahon, Morgan Jay, and Nate Jackson. He notes Matt Rife threw the first pitch at a Reds–Red Sox game and wants a Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers game remake, and shares John Mulaney's book club pick The Monkey Wrench Gang. He highlights Webby Awards details (including entry fees) and nominees such as Conan and SmartLess, plus SNL and late-night nods, and reports Trevor Noah will host YouTube's 2026 Brandcast upfront. Other items include a Wall Street Journal profile of Seinfeld trivia champions, Amy Schumer's swimsuit post, Kathy Griffin bleaching her hair, Jay Leno's emissions-law push, Melbourne Comedy Festival picks, clips from Dave Thornton and Nathan Chin, and last-day voting for Comedy Survivor featuring Sebastian Maniscalco. 00:38 Kid Rock Comedy Jam Lineup01:39 Matt Rife Reds First Pitch02:17 John Mulaney Book Club Pick02:50 Webby Awards Nominees04:29 YouTube Upfronts With Trevor Noah04:49 Seinfeld Trivia Champions05:57 Schumer Slimmer Griffin Blonde06:41 Jay Leno Law Smog Exemptions07:22 Melbourne Fest Clips Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac-a-daily-briefing-on-comedians-and-the-comedy-industry--4522158/support.Daily Comedy News is the number one comedy news podcast, delivering daily coverage of standup comedy, late night television, comedy specials, tours, and the business of comedy.COMEDY SURVIVOR in the facebook group.Contact John at John@thesharkdeck dot com For Uninterrupted Listening, use the Apple Podcast App and click the banner that says Uninterrupted Listening.  $4.99/month John's Substack about media is free.This is the animal sanctuary mentioned in the February 10 episode.

Johnny Mac covers comedy news including Rob Schneider clarifying his social media comments supporting a mandatory draft with no exemptions to deter wars and stop “other people's kids” from dying. Jon Stewart critiques the White House Ballroom Project after a New York Times report describing odd design elements, and contrasts Trump's detailed ballroom defense with his war answers; the press secretary says it will cost taxpayers nothing. Whitney Cummings jokes about leaked FBI Director Kash Patel emails. Billboard's February 2026 top touring comedians list has Nate Bargatze at #1 (six of seven months), followed by Jo Koy, Katt Williams, Bert Kreischer, and Jim Gaffigan; the script also notes a New York Times headline calling Andrew Schulz a major political journalist and details his new film role. Other items: Andy Samberg's rom-com “42.6 Years,” John Mulaney's Graceland story, Netflix airing AFI's Eddie Murphy tribute May 31, a Comedy Night for Immigrant Rights lineup, Wanda Sykes on truth in comedy, Maria Bamford and Jackie Kashian interviews, TJ Miller teasing a new Deadpool idea, Melbourne comedy events, and “Comedy Survivor” voting targeting Sebastian Maniscalco. 00:16 Rob Schneider Draft Debate01:16 Jon Stewart Ballroom Roast02:31 Whitney Cummings View Joke02:49 Top Touring Comics Rankings03:48 Andrew Schulz Movie Casting04:35 Andy Samberg Romcom Update05:07 Mulaney Graceland Story06:08 Eddie Murphy AFI Tribute06:50 Wanda Sykes On Truth07:41 Bamford And Jackie Stories09:23 TJ Miller Deadpool Talk10:07 Melbourne Comedy Picks11:13 Comedy Survivor Voting Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac-a-daily-briefing-on-comedians-and-the-comedy-industry--4522158/support.Daily Comedy News is the number one comedy news podcast, delivering daily coverage of standup comedy, late night television, comedy specials, tours, and the business of comedy.COMEDY SURVIVOR in the facebook group.Contact John at John@thesharkdeck dot com For Uninterrupted Listening, use the Apple Podcast App and click the banner that says Uninterrupted Listening.  $4.99/month John's Substack about media is free.This is the animal sanctuary mentioned in the February 10 episode.

The plot forces JD and Dr. Park to work together when hospital board member Mr. Walton is hospitalized after being found passed out; suspicion falls on his trophy-wife stereotype, but the cause is ultimately two medications interacting poorly. Turk helps Elliot navigate a new romance with a pilot, and the episode features more Turk/Elliot teaming. The episode includes Rowdy appearing in JD's office and ends with JD, Turk, Todd, Amara, and Deana at a bar. Johnny cites Zach Braff on John C. McGinley returning in the final two episodes and hopes for more recurring characters in a potential season two; Scott Foley jokes about not returning but says scheduling prevented it.00:21 Dr Park Feels Like Dr Cox01:01 Workplace Romance Setup01:30 Board Member Medical Mystery01:57 Turk Coaches Elliot02:03 Bar Tag and Todd Bit02:30 Rowdy Returns and Cox Tease03:09 Braff Talks Missing Characters03:42 JD and Elliot Co Parenting04:13 Scott Foley Sean UpdateBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac-a-daily-briefing-on-comedians-and-the-comedy-industry--4522158/support.Daily Comedy News is the number one comedy news podcast, delivering daily coverage of standup comedy, late night television, comedy specials, tours, and the business of comedy.COMEDY SURVIVOR in the facebook group.Contact John at John@thesharkdeck dot com For Uninterrupted Listening, use the Apple Podcast App and click the banner that says Uninterrupted Listening.  $4.99/month John's Substack about media is free.This is the animal sanctuary mentioned in the February 10 episode.

Rob Schneider is urging a restored U.S. military draft with two years of service for 18-year-olds, prompting a Michael Imperioli joke. NYC Mayor Zoran Mamdani and Curtis Sliwa went viral for an Inner Circle Dinner comedy sketch about cat adoptions and political dynasties. Howie Mandel posted an apology to Kelly Ripa after joking about “looking great for 70” and then quipping he “does look great for my age.” Russell Brand's trial on seven rape and sexual assault charges was delayed to October 12 and is expected to last two months. Josh Johnson will host the 30th Webby Awards May 11. Adam Sandler is set to remake the 2001 French drama “Timeout.” Other items include Megan Gailey on 800 Pound Gorilla, Jeff Dunham's car series and collection, a Melbourne comedy true-crime tour by Matt Bell, Russell Peters' $2.1M tax reassessments, and Gabriel Iglesias discussing Ozempic and a declined $1M endorsement. 00:15 Rob Schneider Draft Rant01:14 Host Pushback and Fact Check01:53 NYC Mayor Comedy Sketch02:34 Howie Mandel Apology Saga04:10 Russell Brand Trial Delayed04:27 Webby Awards Host Announced04:46 Adam Sandler Drama Remake05:39 Jeff Dunham Car Series06:38 Melbourne True Crime Comedy Tour08:17 Gabe Iglesias on Ozempic Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac-a-daily-briefing-on-comedians-and-the-comedy-industry--4522158/support.Daily Comedy News is the number one comedy news podcast, delivering daily coverage of standup comedy, late night television, comedy specials, tours, and the business of comedy.COMEDY SURVIVOR in the facebook group.Contact John at John@thesharkdeck dot com For Uninterrupted Listening, use the Apple Podcast App and click the banner that says Uninterrupted Listening.  $4.99/month John's Substack about media is free.This is the animal sanctuary mentioned in the February 10 episode.

One Comedy Survivor goes home, and only four remain! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac-a-daily-briefing-on-comedians-and-the-comedy-industry--4522158/support.Daily Comedy News is the number one comedy news podcast, delivering daily coverage of standup comedy, late night television, comedy specials, tours, and the business of comedy.COMEDY SURVIVOR in the facebook group.Contact John at John@thesharkdeck dot com For Uninterrupted Listening, use the Apple Podcast App and click the banner that says Uninterrupted Listening.  $4.99/month John's Substack about media is free.This is the animal sanctuary mentioned in the February 10 episode.

Johnny Mac delivers daily comedy news, highlighting Arsenio Hall's Conan O'Brien appearance where they revisit Jay Leno's Tonight Show history while noting Leno's participation in an abused-animals benefit and referencing his 2019 “Standup for Animals” remarks. The show addresses Bert Kreischer claiming Dollywood is closing; a Newsweek fact check says the park only closed early for a few hours and is not shutting permanently. Mark Normand tells the LA Times a “best of gay porn” VCR label in his special was a friend's joke, discusses his stage fist pump, avoiding overly kid-focused material, how comedy gives him purpose, and his view that comics chase virality due to booking pressures while advocating a middle ground on internet clips. Other items include Comedy Survivor results coming at noon Eastern, recommendations (Joe Dombrowski; Last One Laughing UK), Diane Morgan's rail safety video comments, Noah Gordon Schwartz's YouTube series on prediction markets, and Melbourne comedy festival show notes. 00:19 Arsenio and Conan Talk Leno02:03 Dollywood Closing Rumor03:16 Newsweek Fact Check03:50 Mark Normand LA Times Q&A06:09 Comedy Survivor and Watch Picks06:35 Diane Morgan Rail Safety07:41 Prediction Markets Comedy Series08:28 Melbourne Fest Highlights Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac-a-daily-briefing-on-comedians-and-the-comedy-industry--4522158/support.Daily Comedy News is the number one comedy news podcast, delivering daily coverage of standup comedy, late night television, comedy specials, tours, and the business of comedy.COMEDY SURVIVOR in the facebook group.Contact John at John@thesharkdeck dot com For Uninterrupted Listening, use the Apple Podcast App and click the banner that says Uninterrupted Listening.  $4.99/month John's Substack about media is free.This is the animal sanctuary mentioned in the February 10 episode.

 Johnny Mac reports on a controversy involving Tonight Show warmup comic Seth Herzog, who drew backlash during a Guggenheim Museum BTS taping after asking “anyone here from the north,” which some interpreted as a North Korea reference; TMZ says he apologized and was replaced by Ryan Rice for the subsequent Rockefeller Center taping, though it's unclear if related. The episode notes Seth Meyers is taking three weeks off until April 20 and Jimmy Fallon two weeks off starting April 7. Cheryl Hines responds to Chelsea Handler's claims about buying a “toxic” $6M house from Hines and RFK Jr., saying she knew of no issues and suggesting Handler wants attention. Mack discusses a Deadline report on Netflix targeting podcasts, high talent costs, meeting audiences where they are, and whether carrying a weekly podcast could reduce incentives to buy comedy specials. Other items include Leanne Morgan throwing a ceremonial first pitch at Tennessee, a rumor Kelly Ripa is freezing out Howie Mandel, and Melbourne International Comedy Festival show recommendations. 00:19 BTS Warmup Controversy02:25 Late Night Shows Breaks03:06 Cheryl Hines vs Chelsea Handler04:23 Netflix Podcast Strategy06:42 Leanne Morgan First Pitch07:08 Kelly Ripa Freezes Howie Mandel08:23 Host Celebrity Encounters09:02 Melbourne Comedy Picks Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac-a-daily-briefing-on-comedians-and-the-comedy-industry--4522158/support.Daily Comedy News is the number one comedy news podcast, delivering daily coverage of standup comedy, late night television, comedy specials, tours, and the business of comedy.COMEDY SURVIVOR in the facebook group.Contact John at John@thesharkdeck dot com For Uninterrupted Listening, use the Apple Podcast App and click the banner that says Uninterrupted Listening.  $4.99/month John's Substack about media is free.This is the animal sanctuary mentioned in the February 10 episode.

Johnny Mac delivers a Saturday Daily Comedy News briefing featuring late-night jokes about the Army's enlistment age increase and ICE agents being sent to airports, with riffs from Seth Meyers, Josh Johnson, Jimmy Kimmel, and Jon Stewart. He covers negative reactions to Bert Kreischer's appearance during Netflix's MLB opening-day coverage, including Dan Le Batard's criticism and social media complaints. Mac confirms Bill Maher will receive the Mark Twain Prize after earlier White House denial, citing administration comments and Jeffrey Goldberg's response. He shares comments from Mark Normand about his rapid-fire Netflix special and release timing, and Nate Bargatze discussing problem drinking insights inspired by Rob Lowe. Other items include Kevin James being spotted at a Kentucky Kroger, PaleyFest LA announcing a Scrubs cast event, Mac's near car mix-up, and Hannah Gadsby explaining the sock-puppet format of Wolf, views on spoilers, fandom, and a Melbourne festival late-night-host concept. 00:17 Late Night Jokes Roundup01:21 Bert on Baseball Backlash02:42 Bill Maher Twain Prize05:24 Mark Normand on Netflix06:48 Nate Bargatze on Addiction07:43 Kevin James at Kroger08:25 Scrubs Update and PaleyFest09:02 My Car Almost Stolen10:08 Hannah Gadsby Sock Puppet11:30 Spoilers and Taylor Swift12:37 Melbourne Fest and WrapBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac-a-daily-briefing-on-comedians-and-the-comedy-industry--4522158/support.Daily Comedy News is the number one comedy news podcast, delivering daily coverage of standup comedy, late night television, comedy specials, tours, and the business of comedy.COMEDY SURVIVOR in the facebook group.Contact John at John@thesharkdeck dot com For Uninterrupted Listening, use the Apple Podcast App and click the banner that says Uninterrupted Listening.  $4.99/month John's Substack about media is free.This is the animal sanctuary mentioned in the February 10 episode.

Johnny Mac previews Netflix Is a Joke Festival programming, highlighting the Roast of Kevin Hart (hosted by Shane Gillis), Fly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade featuring Chris Rock, Nate Bargatze at the Intuit Dome, and “A Night of Too Many Stars” hosted by Jon Stewart with a large guest list, plus other billed acts and shows. He notes frustration trying to reach Netflix PR. He also flags new releases: Jimmy O. Yang's “Finally Home” in theaters and Julio Torres' “Color Theories” on HBO/Max. Food-related items include Jim Gaffigan discussing continued GLP-1 use to curb cravings, Gabriel Iglesias describing rapid weight regain after Ozempic, Diane Morgan going vegan and sharing recipes, and Tig Notaro's comments on vegan stigma. He suggests selling Mark Normand in the “comedy stock market,” mentions Margaret Cho's political/personal set, and details Jo Koy listing his Las Vegas mansion for $11.25 million. 01:14 Netflix Is a Joke Highlights03:08 More Lineup Deep Cuts04:43 New Specials Out Today05:39 Gaffigan on GLP-106:53 Fluffy Ozempic Rebound07:52 Vegan Comics Talk Food09:31 Comedy Stock Market Pick10:19 Margaret Cho Politics Tour11:06 Jo Koy Vegas Mansion Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac-a-daily-briefing-on-comedians-and-the-comedy-industry--4522158/support.Daily Comedy News is the number one comedy news podcast, delivering daily coverage of standup comedy, late night television, comedy specials, tours, and the business of comedy.COMEDY SURVIVOR in the facebook group.Contact John at John@thesharkdeck dot com For Uninterrupted Listening, use the Apple Podcast App and click the banner that says Uninterrupted Listening.  $4.99/month John's Substack about media is free.This is the animal sanctuary mentioned in the February 10 episode.

Johnny Mac delivers a daily comedy news briefing led by Mark Normand's account on Tuesdays with Stories of Netflix wanting a "Muslim joke" removed from promo clips, which a Netflix source strongly denies, saying only his reps were on the call and the story is embellished.The episode also covers Vince Vaughn telling Theo Von late-night shows became agenda-driven and less authentic than podcasts; Johnny's continued criticism of Stephen Colbert amid news of a new Lord of the Rings project involving Colbert and his son; costs and ratings for SNL UK; SNL's new short-form “The Rundown” with Colin Jost and the next live show on April 4 with Jack Black and Jack White; Last One Laughing UK's return; Tim Dillon on TSA lines; Louis Theroux with Stuart Lee; Netflix developing a scripted comedy with Hannah Berner and Paige DeSorbo; Eliza Schlesinger's Jeep campaign; a Laughing on the Lake festival headlined by Bert Kreischer; Melbourne Comedy Festival picks; Langston Kerman joining an NBC PI comedy; and a last-day vote reminder for Comedy Survivor. 00:24 Normand Netflix Clip03:19 Netflix Source Denial03:57 Vince Vaughn on Late Night06:13 Star Trek Ruiner Colbert and Lord of the Rings08:32 SNL UK Costs10:33 Last One Laughing UK11:20 Tim Dillon idea for TSA11:56 Van Halen's 515014:14 Festivals And New NBC17:04 Wrap Up Survivor VoteBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac-a-daily-briefing-on-comedians-and-the-comedy-industry--4522158/support.Daily Comedy News is the number one comedy news podcast, delivering daily coverage of standup comedy, late night television, comedy specials, tours, and the business of comedy.COMEDY SURVIVOR in the facebook group.Contact John at John@thesharkdeck dot com For Uninterrupted Listening, use the Apple Podcast App and click the banner that says Uninterrupted Listening.  $4.99/month John's Substack about media is free.This is the animal sanctuary mentioned in the February 10 episode.

Johnny Mac's Daily Comedy News covers WWE partnering with Tony Hinchcliffe for “Kill Tony WrestleMania” in Las Vegas on April 18 after night one of WrestleMania 42, featuring WWE talent, comedians, and surprise guests. Ari Shaffir is ending his long-running storytelling show with “The End,” a seven-episode run on YMH Studios starting April 16 for $25, with a large comedian lineup and quotes from Shaffir and Tom Segura. Kumail Nanjiani is set to join The White Lotus season 4 in France, and Jason Momoa and Andy Samberg will star in the comedy “Protecting Jared.” A California jury ordered Bill Cosby to pay $19.25 million to a former waitress over a 1972 assault. The LA Times reviewed the Gabriel Iglesias/Joe Koy SoFi Stadium show, including guest appearances and Iglesias addressing an Epstein-files mention. The episode also highlights the Melbourne International Comedy Festival's 40th year and recommended acts and improv shows. 00:18 Kill Tony Meets WrestleMania00:50 Ari Shaffir Ends Storytelling02:33 TV Film Quick Hits03:01 Bill Cosby Civil Verdict03:55 SoFi Stadium Comedy Recap05:07 Gabe Iglesias Epstein Bit05:50 Joe Koy Surprise Entrance06:56 Bill Maher Award Confusion08:15 Melbourne Fest Highlights10:46 Improv Spotlight Melbourne Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac-a-daily-briefing-on-comedians-and-the-comedy-industry--4522158/support.Daily Comedy News is the number one comedy news podcast, delivering daily coverage of standup comedy, late night television, comedy specials, tours, and the business of comedy.COMEDY SURVIVOR in the facebook group.Contact John at John@thesharkdeck dot com For Uninterrupted Listening, use the Apple Podcast App and click the banner that says Uninterrupted Listening.  $4.99/month John's Substack about media is free.This is the animal sanctuary mentioned in the February 10 episode.

Johnny Mac covers comedy news including Netflix Is a Joke Festival's closing-night “Roast of Kevin Hart,” hosted by Shane Gillis, airing live on Netflix May 10 from the Kia Forum in LA, and speculates on likely roasters. He recounts a story in which Hart intervened in a brewing Logan Paul–Rob Gronkowski feud that stemmed from comments by Tom Brady. The composer-performer of The Lion King's “Circle of Life” chant, Lebo M, sues Zimbabwe comedian Learnmore Jonasi for $27 million over a viral podcast joke he says distorts the chant's meaning and has led to harassment and fears about his Disney relationship. Mac notes barbs traded between Elon Musk and Jon Stewart, plugs Pete Holmes' YouTube special “Silly, Silly Fun Boy,” reviews delayed Peacock availability and early reactions to SNL UK, and mentions Germany's “Neo Social Club” and Shelly Belly's debut special “Don't You Judge Me.” 00:28 Kevin Hart Roast Announcement01:18 Logan Paul Gronk Fight02:16 Lion King Chant Lawsuit04:27 Musk vs Jon Stewart05:24 Pete Holmes New Special05:41 Pete Holmes Mantra07:39 SNL UK Review Highlights10:46 SNL UK Critiques and Future12:04 Germany Neo Social Club12:34 Shelly Belly Special Release Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac-a-daily-briefing-on-comedians-and-the-comedy-industry--4522158/support.Daily Comedy News is the number one comedy news podcast, delivering daily coverage of standup comedy, late night television, comedy specials, tours, and the business of comedy.COMEDY SURVIVOR in the facebook group.Contact John at John@thesharkdeck dot com For Uninterrupted Listening, use the Apple Podcast App and click the banner that says Uninterrupted Listening.  $4.99/month John's Substack about media is free.This is the animal sanctuary mentioned in the February 10 episode.

We are down to the final five contestants on Comedy Surivor?Can Leslie Jones and Atsuko Okatsuka survive another week? Is there momentum against a name that was previously safe?Te result!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac-a-daily-briefing-on-comedians-and-the-comedy-industry--4522158/support.Daily Comedy News is the number one comedy news podcast, delivering daily coverage of standup comedy, late night television, comedy specials, tours, and the business of comedy.COMEDY SURVIVOR in the facebook group.Contact John at John@thesharkdeck dot com For Uninterrupted Listening, use the Apple Podcast App and click the banner that says Uninterrupted Listening.  $4.99/month John's Substack about media is free.This is the animal sanctuary mentioned in the February 10 episode.

Johnny Mac covers Mark Normand's Club Shay Shay comments about Taylor Swift and a BBL, explains what a Brazilian butt lift is, and notes online backlash aimed at Normand and Shannon Sharpe. He shares mixed reactions to Normand's new special, saying the relentless one-liner pace wore him out and arguing sets should ebb and flow. News items include Josh Johnson's upcoming HBO special “Josh Johnson: Symphony” this spring; Netflix's standup competition “Funny AF with Kevin Hart” premiering April 20 with judges including Keegan-Michael Key, Tom Segura, Chelsea Handler, and Nikki Glaser; Theo Von and David Spade's self-distributed film “Busboy” in theaters April 17; Stavros Halkias joining a Judd Apatow-directed Glenn Powell comedy set for Feb. 5, 2027; Jo Koy and Gabriel Iglesias selling out SoFi Stadium; Zach Galifianakis' Netflix “This Is a Gardening Show” on April 22; and Mystery Science Theater 3000 raising about $2.7M on Kickstarter for four new episodes.00:00 Swift Joke Fallout01:49 BBL Explained02:37 Swifties React Online03:24 Mark Normand Special Thoughts04:14 Josh Johnson HBO Special05:05 Kevin Hart Comedy Contest06:02 Volleyball Side Quest08:02 Busboy Movie News09:35 Stavros Joins Apatow Film10:08 Riyadh Fest Backlash10:32 SoFi Stadium Success11:55 Comedy Survivor Plug12:46 Zach Gardening Show13:55 MST3K Kickstarter Win14:39 Wrap Up And GoodbyeVolleyball email me john at thesharkdeck.com  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac-a-daily-briefing-on-comedians-and-the-comedy-industry--4522158/support.Daily Comedy News is the number one comedy news podcast, delivering daily coverage of standup comedy, late night television, comedy specials, tours, and the business of comedy.COMEDY SURVIVOR in the facebook group.Contact John at John@thesharkdeck dot com For Uninterrupted Listening, use the Apple Podcast App and click the banner that says Uninterrupted Listening.  $4.99/month John's Substack about media is free.This is the animal sanctuary mentioned in the February 10 episode.

Johnny Mac covers Jay Leno on Judd Apatow's podcast discussing a comedy “Mount Rushmore,” with Mac calling George Carlin and Richard Pryor undeniable while debating other candidates and noting women like Joan Rivers; Leno's four picks are Richard (“Richie”) Pryor, Robert Klein, Bob Newhart, and Rodney Dangerfield, with Carlin as his fifth. Mac also recounts Leno telling Craig Ferguson about failing to recognize an uninteresting Tonight Show guest he'd just interviewed. Kevin Nealon describes learning by bartending at the Improv and studying comics like Leno, Richard Lewis, Andy Kaufman, and Seinfeld, plus advice about not taking the business personally. Jerry Seinfeld and Nate Bargatze discuss touring as a muscle and staying sharp in arenas. Rob Riggle talks career highlights and writing his book, and Russell Peters tells stories involving Blake Griffin trying comedy and later heckling him at an NBA game. 00:17 Mount Rushmore Debate01:52 Leno Picks Pryor02:39 Robert Klein Case03:17 Newhart and Dangerfield05:14 Leno Guest Brain Drift05:56 Kevin Nealon Lessons06:44 Seinfeld and Bargatze Touring07:53 Rob Riggle Grit Book09:05 Russell Peters vs Blake Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac-a-daily-briefing-on-comedians-and-the-comedy-industry--4522158/support.Daily Comedy News is the number one comedy news podcast, delivering daily coverage of standup comedy, late night television, comedy specials, tours, and the business of comedy.COMEDY SURVIVOR in the facebook group.Contact John at John@thesharkdeck dot com For Uninterrupted Listening, use the Apple Podcast App and click the banner that says Uninterrupted Listening.  $4.99/month John's Substack about media is free.This is the animal sanctuary mentioned in the February 10 episode.

Johnny Mac's Daily Comedy News recaps a conversation with Jerry Seinfeld and Nate Bargatze, with Nate describing building opportunities for comics via showcases and longer sets, highlighting Greg Warren's rapid success after a short arena spot and noting Derek Strope's Netflix presence. They discuss how standup became a destination as sitcom paths narrowed, alt rooms expanded, and arena/Netflix-era careers grew, with Seinfeld arguing standup avoids third-party gatekeeping that can obstruct comedy in TV and film. Marc Maron tells Consequence he made a joke about the Riyadh Comedy Festival but criticizes rationalizing money from autocratic countries and says nothing would entice him to go. Jessica Kirson tells Pride Source internet exposure helps touring but isn't a living, and explains her “internal monologue” turn-away bit. An LA Times item describes an unofficial Conan O'Brien plaque by Tim Hamill. Maria Bamford rejects “best” rankings, comments on Billboard's list, and suggests more women should be included. Sheng Wang discusses finding humor in ordinary life, working clean, and interest in nature and plant photos. 00:22 Nate Bargatze Finds Comics01:13 Seinfeld on Standup Boom02:42 Marc Maron Riyadh Controversy03:58 Jessica Kirson Touring Reality04:56 Conan Plaque Street Story06:39 Bamford and Billboard Rankings07:14 The Top 2509:06 Sheng Wang Comedy Philosophy Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac-a-daily-briefing-on-comedians-and-the-comedy-industry--4522158/support.Daily Comedy News is the number one comedy news podcast, delivering daily coverage of standup comedy, late night television, comedy specials, tours, and the business of comedy.COMEDY SURVIVOR in the facebook group.Contact John at John@thesharkdeck dot com For Uninterrupted Listening, use the Apple Podcast App and click the banner that says Uninterrupted Listening.  $4.99/month John's Substack about media is free.This is the animal sanctuary mentioned in the February 10 episode.

Johnny Mac delivers Daily Comedy News, noting Are You Garbage is taping live shows in Tampa and highlighting its popularity, including 22,000 Patreon subscribers and an estimated $130,000/month, plus past guests. eJohn reacts to HBO's trailer for Julio Torres' Color Theories, criticizing the production and apparent added laugh track while describing the special's color-based standup concept and premiere timing.A preview f Saturday Night Live UK with Tina Fey hosting.Mark Normand's comments about social media algorithms, audience polarization, late-night comedy's repetitiveness, and the rise of crowd-work clips.A New York Times piece on Chris Fleming's purple jumpsuit design, then gives “comedy stock market” picks: sell Chris Fleming and Bert Kreischer; buy Pete Holmes, Mark Normand, and SNL UK.Finally, Carol Leifer's PETA videos criticizing French bulldog breeding   00:22 Are You Garbage Live02:09 Julio Torres Special05:26 SNL UK Tina Fey08:40 Mark Normand Algorithms11:09 NYT on Chris Fleming's Suit15:19 Comedy Stock Market19:10 Caroll Leifer Dogs PSA Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac-a-daily-briefing-on-comedians-and-the-comedy-industry--4522158/support.Daily Comedy News is the number one comedy news podcast, delivering daily coverage of standup comedy, late night television, comedy specials, tours, and the business of comedy.COMEDY SURVIVOR in the facebook group.Contact John at John@thesharkdeck dot com For Uninterrupted Listening, use the Apple Podcast App and click the banner that says Uninterrupted Listening.  $4.99/month John's Substack about media is free.This is the animal sanctuary mentioned in the February 10 episode.

Johnny Mac recaps Scrubs Season 10, Episode 5, “My Angel” (air date March 18, 2026), saying he liked it despite it not being the funniest and praising the emotional beats and newer characters. JD tries dating again and hits it off with Lily, a harp-playing volunteer, after Turk warns him not to date employees and later gives the green light; on a date at Lloyd's Tavern, Lily proposes sex, but a pizza box triggers a flashback to Season 1 Episode 15 with Elliott, revealing JD isn't over her, and Turk picks him up per “bro code.” Elliott's subplot involves securing a liver for a patient; the organ arrives via a good-looking pilot, and Elliott walks off with him as JD sees and looks sad. Johnny also cites Sarah Chalke on Michael Rosenbaum's podcast describing the rebuilt set as identical and surreal, and notes Zach Braff denied rumors he's dating an AI chatbot. 00:36 Why I Loved This Episode01:05 JD Meets Lily01:59 Date Night Goes Sideways02:35 Pizza Box Flashback03:27 Elliot's Hospital Storyline04:06 Sarah Chalke Set Memories05:20 Zach Braff AI Rumor Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac-a-daily-briefing-on-comedians-and-the-comedy-industry--4522158/support.Daily Comedy News is the number one comedy news podcast, delivering daily coverage of standup comedy, late night television, comedy specials, tours, and the business of comedy.COMEDY SURVIVOR in the facebook group.Contact John at John@thesharkdeck dot com For Uninterrupted Listening, use the Apple Podcast App and click the banner that says Uninterrupted Listening.  $4.99/month John's Substack about media is free.This is the animal sanctuary mentioned in the February 10 episode.

Jelly Roll's wife Bunny apologized to Bert Kreischer after joking she looked like him in facelift footage, unaware Kreischer's tour bus had caught fire.Kevin Hart blasted a new wax statue likeness on Instagram, prompting viral debate and a joking reply from Dwayne Johnson.A Ralphie May documentary premieres in Los Angeles April 28 with a tour to several cities.Kid Rock criticized a Conan O'Brien Oscars joke and promoted his “My Freedom 250 Tour.”Oscars drew 17.86M viewers on ABC/Hulu.Jonathan Kite's Anthony Bourdain-style AMC clip is highlighted.Jimmy Kimmel responded to Newsmax calls for FCC action.Radar Online claims CBS is removing Stephen Colbert branding. i00:27 Apology to Bert Kresicher01:11 Kevin Hart Wax Fail01:48 Ralphie May Documentary03:11 Kid Rock vs Conan04:25 Oscars Ratings Update05:29 Bourdain AMC Bit06:10 Kimmel vs Newsmax 07:20 Colbert CBS Rumors08:00 Comedy Survivor Vote08:26 iHeart Podcast Awards10:17 Seinfeld Car Record11:26 Wrap Up And MilesBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac-a-daily-briefing-on-comedians-and-the-comedy-industry--4522158/support.Daily Comedy News is the number one comedy news podcast, delivering daily coverage of standup comedy, late night television, comedy specials, tours, and the business of comedy.COMEDY SURVIVOR in the facebook group.Contact John at John@thesharkdeck dot com For Uninterrupted Listening, use the Apple Podcast App and click the banner that says Uninterrupted Listening.  $4.99/month John's Substack about media is free.This is the animal sanctuary mentioned in the February 10 episode.

A preiview of SNL UK's debut on Sky One at 10 PM local time with Tina Fey hosting and Wet Leg as musical guest; season one has six 75-minute episodes, including hosts Jamie Dornan (with guest Wolf Alice and Casian) and Riz Ahmed, and U.S. viewers can watch next day on Peacock.In U.S. SNL news, John discusses Marcello Hernandez's Sebastian Maniscalco impression and praises a Tucker Carlson impression on Weekend Update, then notes similarities between an SNL RFK Hospital parody and earlier Daily Show and Jimmy Kimmel Live sketches. He covers Mark Normand's new Netflix special, Bert Kreischer's bus fire update and Netflix projects, Conan O'Brien's comments on political jokes at the Oscars, Robbie Hoffman returning a found diamond watch at Vanity Fair's party. 00:17 SNL UK Launch Details01:19 Guardian Behind Scenes02:54 SNL US Impressions06:48 Daily Show SNL Beef08:09 Mark Normand Special 10:19 Bert Kresicher Bus Fire Update Part 1711:21 Fishing Pronunciation  12:03 Conan Oscars Politics12:27 Robbie Hoffman Watch14:04 Amazon Bond Series Rant Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac-a-daily-briefing-on-comedians-and-the-comedy-industry--4522158/support.Daily Comedy News is the number one comedy news podcast, delivering daily coverage of standup comedy, late night television, comedy specials, tours, and the business of comedy.COMEDY SURVIVOR in the facebook group.Contact John at John@thesharkdeck dot com For Uninterrupted Listening, use the Apple Podcast App and click the banner that says Uninterrupted Listening.  $4.99/month John's Substack about media is free.This is the animal sanctuary mentioned in the February 10 episode.

Johnny Mac delivers a sequel to his Oscars recap, focusing on Conan O'Brien's hosting: Variety quotes Disney TV exec Rob Mills calling Conan “host for life,” details producers' notes on bits (Leonardo DiCaprio's meme moment was not pre-briefed; Matt Berry announced from London), and mentions an end sketch parodying Best Picture winner “One Battle After Another” with no alternate endings. He contrasts tabloid criticism (Daily Mail, Radar Online) with praise from The Times and Nikki Glaser, and notes Ricky Gervais tweeted “F that” about hosting. He recounts Oscars snack boxes and Conan's note, reports fake anti-Trump/anti-Elon posters from “Everyone Hates Elon,” and a White House tweet attacking Jimmy Kimmel after a joke implying Trump. He shares Conan's Ireland immigration story, plugs Mark Normand's Netflix special, and covers stories on Bert Kreischer, David Nihill, and Maggie Winters. 01:54 Conan mood and podcast rant02:42 Oscars producers and host talk03:51 Tech delay and end sketch06:22 Conan backlash headlines11:09 Praise and Nikki review14:02 Snack boxes and protest posters16:34 Kimmel vs White House18:26 Conan Ireland immigration story20:28 Listener notes and show mission21:40 Mark Normand special22:28 Bert bus fire jokes23:18 Irish comic David Nihill Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac-a-daily-briefing-on-comedians-and-the-comedy-industry--4522158/support.Daily Comedy News is the number one comedy news podcast, delivering daily coverage of standup comedy, late night television, comedy specials, tours, and the business of comedy.COMEDY SURVIVOR in the facebook group.Contact John at John@thesharkdeck dot com For Uninterrupted Listening, use the Apple Podcast App and click the banner that says Uninterrupted Listening.  $4.99/month John's Substack about media is free.This is the animal sanctuary mentioned in the February 10 episode.

The listener alliances are getting stronger, and creating more chaos.  Have the odds finally caught up to Atsuko Okatsuka?Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac-a-daily-briefing-on-comedians-and-the-comedy-industry--4522158/support.Daily Comedy News is the number one comedy news podcast, delivering daily coverage of standup comedy, late night television, comedy specials, tours, and the business of comedy.COMEDY SURVIVOR in the facebook group.Contact John at John@thesharkdeck dot com For Uninterrupted Listening, use the Apple Podcast App and click the banner that says Uninterrupted Listening.  $4.99/month John's Substack about media is free.This is the animal sanctuary mentioned in the February 10 episode.

Johnny Mac delivers a play-by-play Oscars recap focused on Conan O'Brien's hosting and monologue, praising the show's production, the movie-referencing cold open, and specific jokes (including political bits, a rule-of-three example, and a serious statement about global artistry), plus notes on Matt Berry announcing from London and Jimmy Kimmel's cameo. He says he likes letting non-star winners speak and observes hosts tend to disappear later in the broadcast, then teases covering the second half on Tuesday. He reports Bert Kreischer's tour bus caught fire on I-94 after a tire blowout, with everyone safe but belongings lost. He also previews Tuesday discussion of a strong SNL episode, praises Harry Styles as host, notes Colbert's Book of Mormon anniversary segment with Trey Parker, Matt Stone, and Robert Lopez, shares Vice quotes from Pete Holmes, lists Comedy Gives Back's Alt Comedy All Stars 2026 lineup, and runs through SXSW comedy events.00:55 Cold Open Breakdown02:15 Monologue Fastball04:11 Jokes Tags And Craft07:20 Serious Global Moment08:33 Tech And Matt Berry09:41 Post Break And Tributes11:14 Kimmel Cameo And Wrap12:17 Bert Bus Fire News13:48 SNL Recap Highlights14:21 Break And Second Half14:38 Colbert Book Mormon16:04 Pete Holmes Interview17:32 Comedy Gives Back18:25 SXSW Comedy Listings Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac-a-daily-briefing-on-comedians-and-the-comedy-industry--4522158/support.Daily Comedy News is the number one comedy news podcast, delivering daily coverage of standup comedy, late night television, comedy specials, tours, and the business of comedy.COMEDY SURVIVOR in the facebook group.Contact John at John@thesharkdeck dot com For Uninterrupted Listening, use the Apple Podcast App and click the banner that says Uninterrupted Listening.  $4.99/month John's Substack about media is free.This is the animal sanctuary mentioned in the February 10 episode.

Johnny Mac delivers a Daily Comedy News roundup: Oscars coverage is coming, and Wanda Sykes told Stephen Colbert to “burn this bitch down” on his final May 21 episode as Colbert joked about trying to book Pope Leo. Jimmy O. Yang's third special, "Finally Home," taped on a sold-out Hong Kong arena run, will screen in Hong Kong March 20 and open in U.S./Canada theaters March 27, blending English with subtitled Cantonese and immigrant/family material. Tom Segura praised YMH Studios' staff and said he was reluctant to start podcasting but found it empowering. Theo Von reportedly dropped out of the Baton Rouge Parade. George Lopez discussed including politics without preaching. Ron Funches praised Travis Kelce as a charming game show host. Angela Kinsey would reprise Angela Martin for Peacock's "The Paper," while Mackenzie Crook discussed moving toward “gentle comedy.” Steve Harvey shared a story about fishing to survive. The episode previews SXSW comedy events and notes Jeff Foxworthy's talk on biblical manhood and fatherhood. 00:20 Wanda Sykes on Colbert00:42 Jimmy O Yang Special01:33 Trailer Clip Highlights02:10 Tom Segura Podcasting03:06 Theo Von Parade Update03:41 George Lopez Politics04:06 Travis Kelce Praise04:32 Office Spinoff Talk05:56 Steve Harvey Fishing Story06:44 Oscars and SXSW Schedule07:59 Jeff Foxworthy Faith Talk Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac-a-daily-briefing-on-comedians-and-the-comedy-industry--4522158/support.Daily Comedy News is the number one comedy news podcast, delivering daily coverage of standup comedy, late night television, comedy specials, tours, and the business of comedy.COMEDY SURVIVOR in the facebook group.Contact John at John@thesharkdeck dot com For Uninterrupted Listening, use the Apple Podcast App and click the banner that says Uninterrupted Listening.  $4.99/month John's Substack about media is free.This is the animal sanctuary mentioned in the February 10 episode.

Johnny Mac focuses on Conan O'Brien hosting the Oscars tomorrow night. O'Brien says hosting isn't about nonstop punchlines but guiding the show, balancing entertainment with acknowledging realities like the ongoing war in Iran, and staying topical as jokes quickly become outdated; he emphasizes heavy preparation while keeping the broadcast organic and ready for surprises. Showrunners note annual monitoring and security support from the FBI and LAPD. Mack highlights multiple O'Brien interviews (LA Times, LateNighter with Bill Carter, The New Yorker, and The Hollywood Reporter) covering topics including returning to host, cold open teases, pay for hosting, the 2022 Oscars hosts, and O'Brien's approach to improvising when things go off the rails.The episode also lists South by Southwest comedy shows and performers for tonight at Creek and the Cave and Esther's Follies,  00:18 Conan Hosts Oscars01:31 Topical Jokes and Safety02:44 Podcast Queue Detour03:18 Bill Carter Interview Highlights06:01 Hollywood Reporter Praise07:03 Oscars Pay and Past Hosts07:55 New Yorker Prep and Chaos09:15 Heightened Persona Talk10:51 Ad Free Subscription Pitch11:14 SXSW Comedy Listings Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac-a-daily-briefing-on-comedians-and-the-comedy-industry--4522158/support.Daily Comedy News is the number one comedy news podcast, delivering daily coverage of standup comedy, late night television, comedy specials, tours, and the business of comedy.COMEDY SURVIVOR in the facebook group.Contact John at John@thesharkdeck dot com For Uninterrupted Listening, use the Apple Podcast App and click the banner that says Uninterrupted Listening.  $4.99/month John's Substack about media is free.This is the animal sanctuary mentioned in the February 10 episode.

Matthew Berry (Toast of London, What We Do in the Shadows) will be the Oscars announcer as Conan O'Brien hosts. He highlights a Variety critique arguing Stephen Colbert's Late Show goodbye has shifted from anti-Trump resistance to an ego trip, with guests increasingly praising Colbert. Mack recaps Conan on the Kelce brothers' New Heights podcast, including a bit about yelling at Jason Kelce's kids, and notes Conan's age. He reads harsh Facebook comments on Bill Burr's Rhode Island presales and cites a New York Times item where Joe Rogan says Trump supporters feel betrayed by the Iran war. He plugs Theo Von at Baton Rouge's St. Patrick's Day parade and offers “comedy stock market” picks: buy Will Ferrell, Derek Stroop, Bobby Lee, Chris Fleming; hold Conan O'Brien; plus SXSW comedy notes featuring Bill Burr and Devon Walker.  00:58 Oscars Announcer Hype01:53 Matthew Berry Pronunciation Bit02:52 Colbert Farewell Critique04:25 Conan on New Heights with the Kelce brothers05:47 Bill Burr Facebook Backlash06:51 Rogan on Trump and War07:39 Theo Von Parade Plug07:59 Comedy Stock Market Picks10:38 SXSW Comedy and Wrap UpBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac-a-daily-briefing-on-comedians-and-the-comedy-industry--4522158/support.Daily Comedy News is the number one comedy news podcast, delivering daily coverage of standup comedy, late night television, comedy specials, tours, and the business of comedy.COMEDY SURVIVOR in the facebook group.Contact John at John@thesharkdeck dot com For Uninterrupted Listening, use the Apple Podcast App and click the banner that says Uninterrupted Listening.  $4.99/month John's Substack about media is free.This is the animal sanctuary mentioned in the February 10 episode.

Johnny Mac reviews Season 10, Episode 4 (“My Poker Phase,” March 11, 2026), calling it the fourth best so far with few laughs aside from a Chewbacca roommate gag and flashbacks of Turk doing the Macarena.JD tries to revive poker night with Turk, interns from medical and surgical services compete, and Elliot treats a social-media-obsessed patient played by Matt Rife.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac-a-daily-briefing-on-comedians-and-the-comedy-industry--4522158/support.Daily Comedy News is the number one comedy news podcast, delivering daily coverage of standup comedy, late night television, comedy specials, tours, and the business of comedy.COMEDY SURVIVOR in the facebook group.Contact John at John@thesharkdeck dot com For Uninterrupted Listening, use the Apple Podcast App and click the banner that says Uninterrupted Listening.  $4.99/month John's Substack about media is free.This is the animal sanctuary mentioned in the February 10 episode.

Johnny Mac shares recommendations for Derek Stroop's Netflix special and HBO's Rooster, then reports Nikki Glaser will return as Golden Globes host on Jan. 10, 2027. He recounts Conan O'Brien's comments to The Hollywood Reporter and The New Yorker about the murders of Rob and Michelle Reiner and why he hasn't discussed them on his podcast. An NBC News poll ranks Pope Leo XIV first and Stephen Colbert second in trust/net favorability. Rob Schneider, on Bill O'Reilly's podcast, claims liberal women control hosts like Jimmy Kimmel and Colbert. Ricky Gervais denies telling a joke cited in a nurse's suspension. Ali Siddiq discusses self-distributing specials and industry disregard. Gossip items include Russell Brand death rumors, Chelsea Handler's “Cowboy” boyfriend, and Tracy Morgan's mobility issues tied to his 2014 crash. Also: Bobby Lee announces “The Finally Tour,” Netflix's Will Ferrell golf series is titled The Hawk, and Amazon announces Kountry Wayne's Prime special Nostalgia.00:50 Golden Globes Update01:06 Conan and Reiner Tragedy02:16 Trust Poll and Colbert03:10 Rob Schneider Theory03:53 Gervais Nurse Controversy04:34 Ali Siddiq on Specials05:21 Gossip Corner Returns07:57 Bobby Lee Tour Dates08:15 Will Ferrell Golf Series09:24 Kountry Wayne Special Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac-a-daily-briefing-on-comedians-and-the-comedy-industry--4522158/support.Daily Comedy News is the number one comedy news podcast, delivering daily coverage of standup comedy, late night television, comedy specials, tours, and the business of comedy.COMEDY SURVIVOR in the facebook group.Contact John at John@thesharkdeck dot com For Uninterrupted Listening, use the Apple Podcast App and click the banner that says Uninterrupted Listening.  $4.99/month John's Substack about media is free.This is the animal sanctuary mentioned in the February 10 episode.

Johnny Mac delivers Daily Comedy News, leading with Men's Journal coverage of Gabriel Iglesias launching his tequila brand Pocho Fino, positioned as affordable, social, and widely available, with flavors including blanco, grilled pineapple, and “Mexican candy,” and Iglesias describing hands-on involvement and the name's Mexican American context. Conan O'Brien, in a Hollywood Reporter interview, says appearances like Hot Ones revealed late night is in trouble due to low-overhead shows drawing massive audiences. Seth Meyers jokes about politics and gas prices, while Fox News highlights Andrew Schulz discussing public anger over a potential Iran ground war amid affordability concerns, and the New York Times is cited calling him a major political journalist.  Chelsea Handler alleges RFK Jr. and Cheryl Hines sold her a Brentwood home with serious issues. The episode promotes the Comedy Survivor Facebook vote, notes SNL UK coming to Peacock, and recaps Joe Rogan criticizing UFC 326 booing. 00:20 Fluffy Tequila Launch03:30 Flavors And Promotion04:12 Conan On Late Night04:56 Seth Meyers Gas Prices05:22 Andrew Schulz Iran Clip07:15 Patton Oswalt Awards Jabs07:52 Tig Notaro Cheryl Hines Rift09:36 Chelsea Handler House Drama12:11 Maxi Podcast TV Plans12:42 SNL UK Coming To Peacock13:00 Joe Rogan UFC Backlash Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac-a-daily-briefing-on-comedians-and-the-comedy-industry--4522158/support.Daily Comedy News is the number one comedy news podcast, delivering daily coverage of standup comedy, late night television, comedy specials, tours, and the business of comedy.COMEDY SURVIVOR in the facebook group.Contact John at John@thesharkdeck dot com For Uninterrupted Listening, use the Apple Podcast App and click the banner that says Uninterrupted Listening.  $4.99/month John's Substack about media is free.This is the animal sanctuary mentioned in the February 10 episode.

Johnny Mac covers Conan O'Brien on Michelle Obama's podcast discussing optimism, career setbacks, luck, and privilege, and notes Conan is hosting the Oscars with a Hollywood Reporter cover story coming later. He recaps Stephen Colbert receiving the WGA Walter Bernstein Award and joking about Paramount and revolution. New releases include David Cross's special “The End of the Beginning of the End” (website now, YouTube April 7), Cameron Esposito's album “Person of No Consequence” (March 20), Derek Stroop's Netflix special “Nostalgic,” Matt Koff's Veeps special “Catman,” and Mario Adrion's YouTube special “My Struggle.” He mentions Kathleen Madigan's 1978 hoops shoot win and travel sports, Bill Maher getting bumped at a Lakers game, Blake Griffin comparing standup to the NBA, Matt Rife taking a tennis lesson, and Fox News interviewing Iranian-American comic Max Amini on avoiding politics and describing life under Iran's regime. He closes with a reminder to vote in Comedy Survivor in the podcast's Facebook group. 00:25 Conan on Optimism02:20 Colbert WGA Jokes03:14 New Specials Roundup05:25 Kathleen Madigan Hoops06:05 Travel Sports Rant07:26 McDonalds Order: 2 Cheeseburger Meal, Diet Coke08:26 Bill Maher Courtside at Knicks-Lakers09:03 Blake Griffin Standup09:42 Matt Rife Tennis  11:04 Max Amini on Iran Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac-a-daily-briefing-on-comedians-and-the-comedy-industry--4522158/support.Daily Comedy News is the number one comedy news podcast, delivering daily coverage of standup comedy, late night television, comedy specials, tours, and the business of comedy.COMEDY SURVIVOR in the facebook group.Contact John at John@thesharkdeck dot com For Uninterrupted Listening, use the Apple Podcast App and click the banner that says Uninterrupted Listening.  $4.99/month John's Substack about media is free.This is the animal sanctuary mentioned in the February 10 episode.