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Johnny Mac covers Gianmarco Soresi posting his Montreal Comedy Festival “State of the Industry” speech with Jay Jurden, highlighting a section packed with jokes about Tony Hinchcliffe and Kill Tony. Mac then fixates on the Sept. 10 Madison Square Garden “New York City Still Rising” 9/11 benefit guest list—Aziz Ansari, Bill Burr, Dave Chappelle, Ronny Chieng, and Pete Davidson—noting all five also played the Riyadh Comedy Festival last year and calling the coincidence statistically odd, while sharing his personal 9/11 perspective and comparing past lineups. He reports Patricia Heaton backing a petition urging Mayor Zohran Mamdani not attend the 25th anniversary at Ground Zero, plays a Rosie O'Donnell song clip and Ben Shapiro's reaction, shares a Just for Laughs tribute video to Bruce Hills, notes Comedy Central's new Daily Show anniversary podcast lineup, mentions rights for an Elizabeth Pryor memoir for a potential Richard Pryor film, and announces Joanne McNally's 2027 Netflix special “Pinotfile.” 00:13 Soresi and Jurden Roast Tony01:57 MSG 9/11 Benefit Guest List03:26 Riyadh Festival Coincidence04:51 Who Else Could Be Booked06:32 Heaton 9/11 Petition Drama07:27 Rosie Sings Shapiro Reacts08:40 JFL Legacy Award Clip09:31 Daily Show 30th Podcast Shade10:57 Richard Pryor Biopic Talk Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac--4522158/support.Daily Comedy News is hosted by Johnny Mac and releases every weekday. Subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favorite app. Part of the Caloroga Shark Media network. For transcripts and show notes visit www.dailycomedynews.comDaily Comedy News with Johnny Mac is a daily podcast covering comedians, stand-up comedy, late night television, and the comedy industry. New episodes every morning. Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen.  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. 

Johnny Mac delivers poolside comedy news, led by Trevor Noah starring in South Africa's second international tourism marketing push, “Tourism in South Africa with Trevor Noah,” titled “Didn't Say We Didn't Tell You,” aimed at attracting foreign visitors amid xenophobic tensions and anti-illegal immigration protests. Chelsea Handler shares strict family vacation etiquette from her 2025 book “I'll Have What She's Having,” including acknowledging household staff, being considerate with food and alcohol, staying engaged in activities, and contributing “pleasantness.” Rob Beckett discusses Disney trips, how kids change vacations, Spain travel tips, and a planned Europe road trip ending at Europa Park. In a paid advertorial, Kenan Thompson lists car essentials for parents and recalls his first Toyota 4Runner. Deadline's “Laugh List” spotlights 10 top unproduced comedy screenplays, including “Daniel Bennett Needs a Friend,” “The Flu Game,” and “Witch Please.” 00:24 Trevor Noah Tourism Ad01:41 Chelsea Handler Vacation Rules03:26 Rob Beckett Holiday Chaos04:25 Johnny Mac Travel Style06:04 Kenan Thompson Car Essentials07:54 Deadline Laugh List Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac--4522158/support.Daily Comedy News is hosted by Johnny Mac and releases every weekday. Subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favorite app. Part of the Caloroga Shark Media network. For transcripts and show notes visit www.dailycomedynews.comDaily Comedy News with Johnny Mac is a daily podcast covering comedians, stand-up comedy, late night television, and the comedy industry. New episodes every morning. Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen.  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. 

Johnny Mac shares a clip he believes is from Ziwe's 2025 interview show in which Kevin Hart is confronted for flying private and says he hasn't flown commercial in 17 years, arguing his schedule and need to sleep on planes. He then recaps a Baltimore Sun report from the taping of Stavros Halkias' special, including Baltimore-themed jokes about the Ravens name and Edgar Allan Poe, plus Halkias' weight-loss material and the logistics of recording four shows in the same outfit. Johnny notes Atsuko Okatsuka is developing a half-hour sitcom about modern marriage, highlights a Hollywood Reporter profile of Maria Bamford discussing self-acceptance, Al-Anon, and performing style, and summarizes a Guardian profile of Mary Beth Barone, including her comments on polarized comedy and criticism of Andrew Schulz. He also covers Nick Kroll's Comedy vs. Cancer benefit raising over $10 million and previews Montreal's World's Smallest Comedy Festival at Hurley's Irish Pub. 00:37 Kevin Hart Ziwe Clip01:53 Private Jet Confrontation03:32 Stavros Baltimore Special05:28 Atsuko Sitcom News06:01 Maria Bamford Profile06:54 Mary Beth Barone Guardian08:24 Nick Kroll Cancer Benefit10:00 Worlds Smallest Fest Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac--4522158/support.Daily Comedy News is hosted by Johnny Mac and releases every weekday. Subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favorite app. Part of the Caloroga Shark Media network. For transcripts and show notes visit www.dailycomedynews.comDaily Comedy News with Johnny Mac is a daily podcast covering comedians, stand-up comedy, late night television, and the comedy industry. New episodes every morning. Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen.  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. 

Johnny Mac discusses the Sept. 10 “New York City, Still Rising” 9/11 charity comedy benefit at Madison Square Garden, noting Jon Stewart and Pete Davidson's involvement and that several announced performers (Aziz Ansari, Bill Burr, Dave Chappelle, Ronny Chieng, and Davidson) also played the Riyadh Comedy Festival, while wondering if NYC Mayor Mamdani would attend and how he'd be received. He covers comedian Mary Beth Barone's support of Mamdani and her criticism of Democratic Party leadership. From Just for Laughs Montreal's State of the Industry, he highlights jokes and commentary from Jay Jurden and Gianmarco Soresi about various comedians and the festival. He then spotlights Seth Simons' FOIA-based Comedy Fee Tracker database (humorism.xyz) with reported booking fees for major comics. Finally, he gives “buy” recommendations: Mary Beth Barone, Stavros Halkias (new special coming), and Jimmy Fallon, citing a USA Today profile on Fallon's new short-form microdrama and recent ratings momentum. 00:17 9/11 Benefit Lineup01:50 Mamdani Supporter Spotlight02:33 JFL Industry Roast05:10 Comedy Fee Tracker07:53 Comedy Stock Picks09:07 Jimmy Fallon Fluff Piece Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac--4522158/support.Daily Comedy News is hosted by Johnny Mac and releases every weekday. Subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favorite app. Part of the Caloroga Shark Media network. For transcripts and show notes visit www.dailycomedynews.comDaily Comedy News with Johnny Mac is a daily podcast covering comedians, stand-up comedy, late night television, and the comedy industry. New episodes every morning. Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen.  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. 

Johnny Mac reports on the Daily Comedy News, leading with Jon Stewart and Pete Davidson's “NYC Still Rising After 25 Years: A 9/11 Charity's Comedy Benefit” at Madison Square Garden on Sept. 10 with headliners including Stewart, Davidson, Dave Chappelle, Aziz Ansari, Bill Burr, Ronny Chieng, Nikki Glaser, and Josh Johnson, noting Davidson's father FDNY firefighter Scott Davidson died on 9/11 and recalling the 20-year show lineup. John Mulaney announces “Mulaney Takes Manhattan,” nine iconic NYC venues in nine nights Jan. 7–15 from Comedy Cellar to Madison Square Garden. Other items: Stavros Halkias' Netflix special “Uncle Stav” Sept. 8; Jeff Dunham's iPhone-shot “250th Red, White and Blue Birthday Special” on YouTube now and wider streaming Oct. 6; Gabriel Iglesias filming his 10th Netflix special in San Antonio Aug. 20; Jimmy Fallon accused of reusing the “fish sticks” gag from South Park; Ricky Gervais' animated “Alley Cats” hits Netflix Aug. 7; Jim Norton and Anthony Cumia launch a YouTube/Patreon show Aug. 4; a Hollywood Reporter piece on Rick Glassman; and Nato Green's “The Darkest Hour” on YouTube July 31 with an album Aug. 14. 00:18 9/11 Charity Comedy Show01:13 Mulaney Takes Manhattan02:11 Stavros Netflix Special02:32 Jeff Dunham iPhone Special03:48 Fluffy Special Announcement04:14 Fallon Fish Sticks Controversy05:35 Ricky Gervais Alley Cats07:00 Norton and Cumia Reunion08:40 Rick Glassman Profile09:50 Nato Green Darkest Hour Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac--4522158/support.Daily Comedy News is hosted by Johnny Mac and releases every weekday. Subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favorite app. Part of the Caloroga Shark Media network. For transcripts and show notes visit www.dailycomedynews.comDaily Comedy News with Johnny Mac is a daily podcast covering comedians, stand-up comedy, late night television, and the comedy industry. New episodes every morning. Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen.  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. 

Johnny Mac opens with a clip of comedian Tommy Kang doing a Rodney Dangerfield-style set about being Chinese, family insults, and a Taiwan joke, then reports Larry the Cable Guy was hospitalized in Lincoln, Nebraska with appendicitis, had it removed after two days, and is recovering at home after posting a humorous update. He critiques comedy at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, citing Variety's take on Trump's nervous delivery and weak material. From Just for Laughs in Montreal, he shares remarks and jokes from honorees including Gabriel Iglesias, Lisa Gilroy, Chris Fleming, Atsuko Okatsuka, and Bruce Hills receiving the JFL Legacy Tribute Award with taped tributes. Other notes include Tracy Morgan's Paramount+ show ending, Dan Harmon saying Chevy Chase's Community-movie involvement isn't his call, late-night ratings updates, and Billboard's June comedy Boxscore led by Nate Bargatze, with Matt Rife, Weird Al, Jim Gaffigan, and Peter Kay also listed. 00:15 Tommy Kang Clip01:32 Larry Cable Guy Update02:21 Trump Dinner Joke03:33 Just for Laughs Awards05:56 Bruce Hills Tribute07:31 Quick Comedy Notes08:11 Late Night Ratings10:54 Kimmel Contract Gossip12:10 Top Touring Comics13:00 Weird Al   Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac--4522158/support.Daily Comedy News is hosted by Johnny Mac and releases every weekday. Subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favorite app. Part of the Caloroga Shark Media network. For transcripts and show notes visit www.dailycomedynews.comDaily Comedy News with Johnny Mac is a daily podcast covering comedians, stand-up comedy, late night television, and the comedy industry. New episodes every morning. Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen.  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. 

Johnny Mac delivers poolside comedy news, starting with a Variety conversation between Tracy Morgan and Marcello Hernandez about bonding on SNL, Hernandez's plain-slice pizza order, Eddie Murphy advice, a “Domingo” character note, and Morgan's controversial remark about teachers. Mac also recaps a NorthJersey.com poll of favorite New Jersey comedians led by Jon Stewart, and discusses Jessica Kirson's story about being scolded on The View for not saying “Star Jones Reynolds,” followed by Kirson using a gay slur about Jones's ex-husband. Other items include Gary Gulman on wandering a mall as a kid, Weird Al turning down a seven-figure offer to play the Riyadh Comedy Festival, Abu Dhabi Comedy Festival headliners and dates, Derek Sheen's new hour Unrelatable, Jeff Arcuri's wedding after a cancer misdiagnosis, and a Cracked interview with Myq Kaplan. 00:32 Marcello Pizza Chat01:13 Tracy Teacher Rant01:33 SNL Season Stories02:45 New Jersey Poll03:38 Kirson View Drama05:10 Gulman Mall Memories05:56 Weird Al Turned Down Riyadh's 7 Figures07:10 Abu Dhabi Lineup08:05 Derek Sheen Special08:41 Jeff Atkuri Update09:32 Myq Kaplan InterviewBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac--4522158/support.Daily Comedy News is hosted by Johnny Mac and releases every weekday. Subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favorite app. Part of the Caloroga Shark Media network. For transcripts and show notes visit www.dailycomedynews.comDaily Comedy News with Johnny Mac is a daily podcast covering comedians, stand-up comedy, late night television, and the comedy industry. New episodes every morning. Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen.  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. 

Johnny Mac reports that Matt Rife announced a four-night comedy cruise, “Suite Life on Deck,” sailing from Miami with a Grand Turk stop Feb. 10–14, featuring comics including Craig Robinson, Nate Jackson, Eric Griffin, Finesse Mitchell, Ian Edwards, April Macy, and David Lucas, plus music/DJs, onboard activities, and meet-and-greets for the first 500 cabins. He also notes the theatrical release of “Ali G: Who Is I?” on Oct. 23 as Sacha Baron Cohen's feature directorial debut, and that “Ted Lasso” Season 4 premieres Aug. 5 on Apple TV with Ted coaching a second-division women's team. Other items include the 2026 Indie Street Film Festival lineup with Marc Maron's “In Memorium,” The Daily Show's planned vertical microdrama, Katt Williams and David Cross live-set notes, Frank Caliendo headlining the Siouxland Chamber Dinner, Flyover Comedy Festival details and pricing, and Leslie Jones' HGTV favorites. 00:10 Matt Rife Comedy Cruise01:09 Onboard Activities and Perks02:08 Ali G Returns to Theaters03:50 Ted Lasso Season 4 Details05:33 Indie Street Film Festival Lineup05:49 Daily Show Microdrama Trend06:47 Katt Williams Concert Notes07:39 David Cross and Caliendo News Clip09:42 Flyover Comedy Festival and Badge Math11:31 Leslie Jones HGTV Favorites Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac--4522158/support.Daily Comedy News is hosted by Johnny Mac and releases every weekday. Subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favorite app. Part of the Caloroga Shark Media network. For transcripts and show notes visit www.dailycomedynews.comDaily Comedy News with Johnny Mac is a daily podcast covering comedians, stand-up comedy, late night television, and the comedy industry. New episodes every morning. Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen.  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. 

Conan O'Brien explains on his podcast that slicked-back “greasy” hair came from rubbing oil into a sunburned scalp after attending the outdoor Obama Museum opening, where others like Stephen Colbert and David Letterman got badly burned. The show also covers Seth Meyers mocking President Trump's World Cup-related comments and joking about a “hex” at MetLife Stadium, and Jimmy Kimmel telling Variety his ratings improved after news of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert ending, while inviting Colbert to guest host (he declined). Other items include Kimmel promoting Celebrity Millionaire with Colin Jost and Michael Che, Jost discussing pronouncing Scarlett Johansson, an AGT Howie Mandel impersonator getting buzzed off, comedian Bob Marley's campfire accident, promotion of LiveOne's Weekly Comedy Thing, and Just for Laughs Montreal highlights including Mae Martin recording a Netflix special and coverage of the Nasty Show and Culture Show.00:30 Conan Hair Mystery01:51 Seth Meyers vs Trump03:22 Kimmel on Colbert03:48 Celebrity Millionaire Bits04:23 Jost Pronounces Johansson05:31 Fake Howie on AGT06:22 Bob Marley Catches Fire07:38 Poolside Podcast Chaos08:33 Weekly Comedy Thing Plug09:32 Just for Laughs Wrap09:56 Nasty Show Highlights11:00 Culture Show Lineup11:44 Summer Sunday SignoffBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac--4522158/support.Daily Comedy News is hosted by Johnny Mac and releases every weekday. Subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favorite app. Part of the Caloroga Shark Media network. For transcripts and show notes visit www.dailycomedynews.comDaily Comedy News with Johnny Mac is a daily podcast covering comedians, stand-up comedy, late night television, and the comedy industry. New episodes every morning. Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen.  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. 

The Joe Rogan Experience is the most listened-to podcast in the world. This episode traces how Joe Rogan — a standup comedian and UFC commentator — built JRE from a loose 2009 experiment with his comedy friends into a media property worth hundreds of millions of dollars to Spotify. Topics covered include the early years and first guests, the comedy world's role in building the show's audience, how a Rogan appearance became the most valuable career move in standup comedy, the first Spotify deal, the Neil Young controversy, why Spotify renewed at a higher number despite the backlash, the Bernie Sanders and Donald Trump appearances, why Kamala Harris didn't appear in 2024, and what JRE's role in the presidential election says about where media influence actually lives right now. Also covers why the show's roots in standup comedy shaped everything about how it sounds and why nobody in traditional media saw it coming until it was too late.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac--4522158/support.Daily Comedy News is hosted by Johnny Mac and releases every weekday. Subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favorite app. Part of the Caloroga Shark Media network. For transcripts and show notes visit www.dailycomedynews.comDaily Comedy News with Johnny Mac is a daily podcast covering comedians, stand-up comedy, late night television, and the comedy industry. New episodes every morning. Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen.  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. 

Poolside host Johnny Mac covers fan reactions to Conan O'Brien's slicked-back “Greaser Conan” hair on his podcast with Molly Shannon, including jokes likening him to a drug lord. He reports on David Letterman's Montreal Comedy Festival appearance featuring Paul Shaffer, a big Canadian flag, “O Canada,” jokes apologizing for American leaders, remarks that Canada is not for sale, guest Will Arnett (SmartLess, Arrested Development, BoJack Horseman), a Will Arnett-themed top 10 list, and a closing singalong of “Takin' Care of Business” including French lyrics. Mac notes Netflix's Kevin Hart film “72 Hours,” Hart's barbs at LeBron James, and Cosmo/Hola interviews with Ben Marshall and Marcello Hernandez about the movie and comedy. He previews Weird Al's tour setlist and the Just for Laughs schedule, makes Comedy Stock Market “buys,” and plugs upcoming Rory Scovel and Whitmer Thomas specials plus Brian Bates' new special. 00:19 Greaser Conan Hair01:25 Letterman Montreal Night02:58 Kevin Hart 72 Hours03:53 Ben Marshall Profile05:55 Marcello Hart Impressions06:58 Weird Al Tour Preview09:11 JFL Schedule Rundown10:36 Comedy Stock Market Buys14:14 Why Buy Scovel Thomas15:48 Maher Netflix Skim16:10 Leslie Jones HGTV16:44 Brian Bates Special Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac--4522158/support.Daily Comedy News is hosted by Johnny Mac and releases every weekday. Subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favorite app. Part of the Caloroga Shark Media network. For transcripts and show notes visit www.dailycomedynews.comDaily Comedy News with Johnny Mac is a daily podcast covering comedians, stand-up comedy, late night television, and the comedy industry. New episodes every morning. Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen.  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. 

Johnny Mac covers comedy news including Marcello Hernandez promoting Netflix's “72 Hours” with Kevin Hart, sharing Today Show banter where Marcelo jokes about Hart's nonstop hustling, wardrobe, and sockless style, plus a less-funny Late Night with Seth Meyers segment mocking Hart's “#da kid” persona. A “kerfuffle/kerfluffle” arises after Whitney Cummings says a Trump joke from the Mark Twain Prize broadcast was requested to be cut over lawsuit fears; Netflix denies cutting it and says the Kennedy Center had contractual rights, while Cummings states Netflix supported comics. He updates the “Scrubs” revival: Joel Kim Booster exits and Ava Bunn becomes a series regular, with many originals and new recurring cast listed. He previews JFL Montreal listings, notes Rhys Darby's special release, discusses a Telegraph critique of Sacha Baron Cohen reviving Ali G, reports James Trickey was punched during an Edinburgh Fringe evacuation and turned it into a new show, and marks the death of late-night producer Peter Lassally, 93. 00:15 Marcello and Kevin Hart00:35 Today Show Clip02:39 Outfit and Socks Roast03:22 Seth Meyers Segment05:12 Kerfuffle Pronunciation05:44 Whitney Cummings Cut Joke07:48 Scrubs Revival Update09:17 JFL Montreal Lineup10:24 Telegraph vs Ali G12:31 Fringe Street Punch13:38 Peter Lassally Tribute Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac--4522158/support.Daily Comedy News is hosted by Johnny Mac and releases every weekday. Subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favorite app. Part of the Caloroga Shark Media network. For transcripts and show notes visit www.dailycomedynews.comDaily Comedy News with Johnny Mac is a daily podcast covering comedians, stand-up comedy, late night television, and the comedy industry. New episodes every morning. Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen.  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. 

Johnny Mac recaps Ricky Gervais' BBC2 interview in which he reiterates his free-speech stance, says he doesn't try to offend, and is now ignoring cancel-culture talk, noting complaints spike once specials hit Netflix. Mac says The Office UK is better than the U.S. version and calls David Brent far cringier than Michael Scott. He reviews Netflix's most-watched comedy specials for the first half of 2026, praising Katt Williams at #1 and criticizing Marcelo Hernandez's #2 spot, then notes other view counts including Mike Epps, Gervais, and Dave Chappelle. He mentions Steven Wright discussing his writing process, plays a Tim Dillon clip dismissing “deep state” claims, and shares Ryan Hamilton addressing Seinfeld comparisons. He previews Kelsey Cook's upcoming Netflix special, lists Montreal's New Faces and show schedule, notes Chris Rock directing a TIFF film, covers Matt Matthews' Mobile arena backlash and response, and highlights Connor Ratliff's Road Runner posts plus a Daffy Season trailer. 00:13 Ricky Gervais Free Speech01:09 Rewatching The Office UK01:50 Netflix Comedy Rankings02:18 Marcelo Hernandez Roast04:03 Kevin Hart 72 Hours05:33 Listener Text and Airplane Recline06:35 Steven Wright Writing06:54 Tim Dillon Politics Rant07:59 Ryan Hamilton Seinfeld Comparisons09:30 Kelsey Cook Netflix Special10:02 Montreal New Faces Preview12:45 Toronto Film Festival Buzz13:27 Matt Matthews Mobile Backlash15:10 Connor Ratliff Roadrunner Project15:23 Daffy Season Trailer Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac--4522158/support.Daily Comedy News is hosted by Johnny Mac and releases every weekday. Subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favorite app. Part of the Caloroga Shark Media network. For transcripts and show notes visit www.dailycomedynews.comDaily Comedy News with Johnny Mac is a daily podcast covering comedians, stand-up comedy, late night television, and the comedy industry. New episodes every morning. Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen.  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. 

Johnny Mac reports poolside on comedy news, led by Shane Gillis selling 76,212 tickets at Philadelphia's Lincoln Financial Field, breaking the Guinness record previously held by Germany's Mario Barth (67,733 in 2008); Naomi Watanabe holds the female solo record with 44,356 at the Tokyo Dome in 2026. Jason Kelce led an Eagles chant, Meek Mill appeared, and Big Jay Oakerson and Dave Chappelle performed; the show went on despite Northeast wildfire smoke, and Gillis addressed crowd-diversity criticism in a Trump bit with Chappelle. Netflix releases Bill Maher's Mark Twain Prize event featuring guests including Louis C.K., and Maher defends Louis C.K. on NPR. Chloe Fineman announces she's leaving SNL after seven seasons, reportedly to star in Netflix's Myron Bolitar, amid mixed Page Six sourcing. Other items: Christina P. and Tom Segura split, World Cup notes, Stephen Colbert posts about his dog, Montreal Comedy Festival highlights, and Kyle Gordon's new album narrated by Daniel Radcliffe. 00:18 Shane Gillis Stadium Record01:11 Who Is Mario Barth01:46 Mario Barth Clip02:34 Philly Show Highlights03:28 Crowd Diversity Bit05:17 Bill Maher Twain Prize06:55 Maher Defends Louis CK07:33 Chloe Fineman Exits SNL08:54 Page Six Shade09:15 Christina P Split09:32 World Cup Comedy Bits10:06 Colbert Returns Online10:26 Montreal Comedy Fest10:52 What To Watch Today11:00 Kyle Gordon Album News Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac--4522158/support.Daily Comedy News is hosted by Johnny Mac and releases every weekday. Subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favorite app. Part of the Caloroga Shark Media network. For transcripts and show notes visit www.dailycomedynews.comDaily Comedy News with Johnny Mac is a daily podcast covering comedians, stand-up comedy, late night television, and the comedy industry. New episodes every morning. Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen.  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. 

Johnny Mac delivers a “hater edition” of Daily Comedy News, highlighting harsh reviews of Will Ferrell's Netflix golfing comedy series “The Hawk,” with multiple outlets calling it unfunny and overextended. He plays and mocks an ESPYs segment featuring Ferrell translating for Marcello Hernandez, criticizing Hernandez's jokes while noting one punchline he liked about Caleb Williams and Tiger Woods. The show also covers Carlos Mencia's tax case, including court attire, asset freezes, and permission to list an Encino mansion and access $100,000 from a bank account. Other items include Dane Cook starring in psychological horror short “Medium Rare,” FX announcing “It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia” Season 18 (10 episodes) with plot points, Kevin Hart's “Cold as Balls” moving to Netflix with new guests, and the High Plains Comedy Festival ending after 13 years with a final party November 21 at Skylark Lounge. 00:27 Will Ferrell Show Panned02:01 ESPYs Clip Setup02:37 Ferrell Translates Spanish04:40 Hack Jokes Breakdown07:38 One Good Punchline08:02 Carlos Mencia Tax Trouble09:15 Dane Cook Horror Turn09:42 Wedding Ring Volleyball Story10:14 Always Sunny Season 1811:55 Kevin Hart Cold As Balls12:36 MAGA Podcast Host Rant14:21 High Plains Festival Ends 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 with Johnny Mac is a daily podcast covering comedians, stand-up comedy, late night television, and the comedy industry. New episodes every morning. Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Part of the Caloroga Shark Media network.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 summer Sunday comedy-news roundup while planning to watch the World Cup final outdoors. USA Today profiles SNL's Marcelo Hernandez, a former Division III soccer player at John Carroll University who quit during college to pursue comedy, recalling the emotional decision and comparing soccer's physical demands to SNL's mental grind; he also recounts meeting Matt Damon (and introducing him to family) at Colombia vs. Portugal. Gianmarco Soresi shares Wirecutter airplane-seatmate advice, including defending seat reclining, which Mac disputes. Wired excerpts with Pete Holmes cover his unread texts and emails, email-thread rules, current MacBook Air M2, and getting news from people rather than sources or subreddits. Jeff Foxworthy explains the origins of “You Might Be a Redneck” and cites his Johnny Carson couch moment as a career highlight. Jim Brewer recalls Joe Pesci playfully scaring him over a Pesci impression. Patton Oswalt details his travel wardrobe and tea ritual. Toronto Guardian spotlights local comedian Nick Burden's crowd-heavy style and favorites (Chappelle, Shane Gillis), plus Budapest as his top venue. 00:21 Marcelo Hernandez Soccer to SNL02:13 Gianmarco Soresi Travel Tips03:31 Pete Holmes Tech Habits05:04 Jeff Foxworthy Redneck Origins06:27 Jim Breuer Meets Joe Pesci06:53 Patton Oswalt Travel Rituals07:48 Nick Burden Local Spotlight08:43 Wrap Up World Cup SignoffBecome 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 with Johnny Mac is a daily podcast covering comedians, stand-up comedy, late night television, and the comedy industry. New episodes every morning. Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Part of the Caloroga Shark Media network.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 real Nate Bargatze story doesn't start in Nashville,  it starts in a rat-infested Chicago basement and nine grinding years in New York clubs alongside Chappelle, Burr, and Louis C.K. Johnny Mac goes special by special through two decades of craft, the Marc Maron discovery nobody talks about, both SNL hosting gigs and the Vulture question of whether Nate cracked the code, the rough Emmys night, the UFC controversy, and how Nateland Entertainment is quietly becoming his own version of the Rogan ecosystem,  just built for a completely different audience."Where did Nate Bargatze start his comedy career?" – "Did Nate Bargatze live in Chicago?" – "How many times has Nate Bargatze hosted SNL?" – "What is Nateland Entertainment?" – "Who discovered Nate Bargatze?" – "What happened with Nate Bargatze at the Emmys?" – "What did Nate Bargatze say about UFC?" – "What are Nate Bargatze's best comedy specials?" – "Did Marc Maron help Nate Bargatze's career?" – "Which comedians are signed to Nateland?"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 with Johnny Mac is a daily podcast covering comedians, stand-up comedy, late night television, and the comedy industry. New episodes every morning. Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Part of the Caloroga Shark Media network.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 reports that Tom Segura and Christina Pazsitsky have split after 18 years while planning to continue hosting Your Mom's House, citing TMZ and noting speculation about Segura not wearing a ring and fewer joint episodes. He says he finds the breakup sad and cautions against overreading the ring detail. He reacts to widespread social media annoyance with Will Ferrell's Home Run Derby Netflix appearance and previews Ferrell's new Netflix series The Hawk, with comments from Fortune Feimster. Other items include Colin Jost nearly scoring a hole-in-one at the American Century Championship, Michael Loftus predicting a short-lived Taylor Swift/Travis Kelce marriage, Jon Stewart praising Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey and its practical effects, and Bill Maher saying he won't retire. In a “Comedy Stock Market,” he recommends selling Ferrell and Segura and buying Tim Heidecker, then discusses the TV Academy's new yes/no Emmy voting and shares comments from Jemaine Clement and Aida Rodriguez on comedy and marginalized groups. 00:21 Tom Segura and Christina P Split01:33 Wedding Ring Speculation02:43 Will Ferrell Derby Backlash03:37 Ferrell Netflix Series Preview04:32 Colin Jost Golf Near Ace05:05 Swift Kelce Wedding Joke05:22 Jon Stewart Praises Nolan's Odyssey06:03 Bill Maher Won't Retire06:35 Comedy Stock Market Picks: sell Segura, sell Ferrell, buy Heidecker08:28 Emmys Voting Rule Change09:52 Political Correctness Debate10:32 Aida Rodriguez on Balance 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 with Johnny Mac is a daily podcast covering comedians, stand-up comedy, late night television, and the comedy industry. New episodes every morning. Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Part of the Caloroga Shark Media network.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.

Mick Jagger's New York Times response to John Mulaney's story that Jagger wasn't “nice,” with Jagger saying fame can disassociate you from “real life” and that he's not his stage persona. The episode recounts Dave Chappelle's appearance at Usher's Washington, DC show, where Chappelle grabbed “Usher bucks” and made it rain, plus a brief anecdote about being around Adam Sandler during Jamie Foxx's radio show. TMZ coverage of Amy Schumer's bikini post is noted, and Kathy Griffin's viral photo with a 22-year-old is revealed as a “social media sociological experiment,” sparking debate about age gaps. Pete Davidson is set to headline Just for Laughs Toronto (Sept. 24–Oct. 3) with a wider lineup. Late-night ratings are covered, with Jimmy Kimmel leading June viewership, and NBC eyeing summer gains for Fallon and Meyers. The script ends with a LEGO Ideas pitch for an IT Crowd set and a streaming note that the show is on Amazon Prime Video. 00:12 Mulaney on Mick Jagger01:11 Jagger Responds to Fame01:51 Songwriting and Diet Coke Bit03:21 Chappelle Crashes Usher Show03:56 Backstage Name Etiquette04:30 Adam Sandler Encounter05:18 Annoying Comedians Segment05:24 Amy Schumer Bikini Buzz06:02 Kathy Griffin Age Gap Joke08:31 Just for Laughs Toronto Lineup09:31 Late Night Ratings Shakeup12:32 IT Crowd Lego and Streaming 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 with Johnny Mac is a daily podcast covering comedians, stand-up comedy, late night television, and the comedy industry. New episodes every morning. Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Part of the Caloroga Shark Media network.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 ESPYs air tonight on ABC hosted by comedian Marcello Hernandez with performances by Slick Rick, Ghostface Killah, and De La Soul, and contrasts audience reactions to last year's Shane Gillis. Larry the Cable Guy tells Us Weekly he ignores “woke” backlash, argues audiences can simply skip acts they dislike, and cites Gillis getting more popular after being fired from SNL; the host adds “Atire” season three hits Netflix August 13, 2026. Jeff Foxworthy tells Fox Digital Hollywood misunderstands much of America, credits the Blue Collar Tour's appeal, and recalls programming SiriusXM's Blue Collar channel. Tim Heidecker discusses his decade-long Alex Jones impersonation and a new Infowars continuity where Jones “popped like a balloon.” The episode includes a Louis C.K. story about giving Jerry Seinfeld a “cow says July 3rd” tag, criticizes Andrew Schulz, previews Just for Laughs Montreal lineup highlights, and notes a $27M Lion King defamation suit against a comedian was voluntarily dismissed. 00:16 ESPY Host Preview00:52 Blue Collar Woke Talk02:02 Foxworthy on Audiences04:39 Heidecker Spoofs Alex Jones08:17 Louis C.K. Seinfeld Story11:16 Andrew Schulz AC Rant13:00 Just For Laughs Guide17:05 Lion King Lawsuit Update 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 with Johnny Mac is a daily podcast covering comedians, stand-up comedy, late night television, and the comedy industry. New episodes every morning. Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Part of the Caloroga Shark Media network.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 John Mulaney's Wrigley Field show, hosted by Richard Kind with sets/appearances from Buddy Guy, Fred Armisen, and David Letterman, and quotes reactions praising Mulaney's two-hour performance. He riffs on a Daily Beast item about Nate Bargatze's Dan Patrick Show interview, then runs through New York Comedy Festival headliners and notes it will include Variety's 10 Comics to Watch on Nov. 12. He summarizes Just for Laughs Montreal announcements, including awards for Chris Fleming, Atsuko Okatsuka, Lisa Gilroy, Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias, and a legacy tribute for Bruce Hills, plus Gianmarco Soresi and Jay Jurden delivering the State of the Industry address. Other items include Margaret Cho's TikTok about Lindsey Graham, Jimmy Kimmel spoofing Mitch McConnell, Ali G at Wimbledon, James Corden's Fox After Hours ratings, Prince Harry on a comedy podcast, and Turkey blocking a comedian's YouTube special and jailing him pending trial.00:16 Mulaney Takes Wrigley01:35 Bargatze MAGA Blowback02:19 NY Comedy Fest Lineup03:30 Just for Laughs Awards04:40 Cicadas and Cho Controversy05:58 Ali G Wimbledon Bit06:31 Corden After Hours Ratings08:32 Prince Harry Podcast Stop09:05 Turkey Comedy Censorship 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 with Johnny Mac is a daily podcast covering comedians, stand-up comedy, late night television, and the comedy industry. New episodes every morning. Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Part of the Caloroga Shark Media network.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 records Daily Comedy News from a dark basement during a multi-day power outage as out-of-state crews reconnect lines. He reports a People Magazine item claiming Adam Sandler quickly agreed to officiate Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding and kept it low-key, and notes he couldn't pull a planned Michael Loftus comment due to no internet. USA Today quotes comedians criticizing Louis CK's Netflix return, including remarks from Margaret Cho, W. Kamau Bell, and Steve Hofstetter; Mac adds an anecdote about Hofstetter's past album art targeting Larry the Cable Guy. He discusses a Rob Shuter Substack claiming Stephen Colbert is struggling after his show's cancellation and is writing, including work on a Lord of the Rings film. In a “Bad Ideas” segment he covers Leslie Jones' HGTV series Roast My Rental, Chelsea Handler's Dear Chelsea podcast network launch, and Armisen/Brownstein's Portlandia rewatch podcast. He also mentions Bobby Flay enjoying golf with Colin Jost and profiles UK satirical candidate Count Binface (formerly Lord Buckethead).00:48 Sandler Officiates Swift02:12 Outage Script Chaos02:41 Comedians on Louis CK04:44 Colbert Cancellation Gossip06:11 Bad Ideas Segment06:14 Leslie Jones Rental Roast07:54 Chelsea Handler Podcast Network09:42 Portlandia Rewatch Podcast11:01 Bobby Flay Golf Talk11:42 Count Binface Politics 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 with Johnny Mac is a daily podcast covering comedians, stand-up comedy, late night television, and the comedy industry. New episodes every morning. Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Part of the Caloroga Shark Media network.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 daily comedy news, starting with Pete Holmes telling Wired he leaves 55,000 emails unread, uses an iPhone Air from 2025, and keeps screen time low (about 1 hour 15 minutes average), aided by a screen-time widget, no social media, grayscale display, and limiting color/sound. The LA Times profiles comedian Jeff Arcuri, who describes being widely recognized through Instagram Reels while still unknown by name, and says crowd work clips immensely boosted his career; he also discusses writing much of his Netflix special within a year amid his wife's cancer diagnosis and later improved prognosis, noting their use of dark humor. Seth Meyers mentions an SNL-related group chat with Amy Poehler and Michael Shoemaker called “the tripod” and says Fred Armisen is the funniest texter. Just For Laughs Sydney 2026 (Nov 9–22) announces Gabriel Iglesias, Greg Davies, Bill Bailey, and Dara O'Briain. The Guardian highlights Edinburgh Fringe's surreal Underground Monk Show and its dates. A Minneapolis Star Tribune review calls Michael Che's set edgy and notes he avoided SNL talk. 00:13 Pete Holmes Email Detox00:29 iPhone Air Hot Take01:21 Screen Time Hacks02:34 Jeff Arcuri Reels Fame03:11 Crowd Work Career Boost04:00 Writing Through Hard Times04:56 Seth Meyers Group Chats06:04 Just For Laughs Sydney Lineup06:45 Underground Monk Show Explained08:18 Michael Che Live Review 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 with Johnny Mac is a daily podcast covering comedians, stand-up comedy, late night television, and the comedy industry. New episodes every morning. Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Part of the Caloroga Shark Media network.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 marks the 25th anniversary of the original UK The Office, which premiered July 9, 2001 on BBC2, ran 14 episodes across two seasons plus a Christmas special, and initially drew modest ratings before becoming a global phenomenon with 15 adaptations and an ongoing franchise producing new content through 2026. He argues the show's specific British cringe and tonal blend of comedy and sadness make it hard to translate, and says the successful remakes reinvented rather than copied the format. He highlights Germany's Stromberg (five seasons, 46 episodes, and a 2014 crowdfunded film) and Israel's Hamish Rodd (four seasons, 30 episodes), while noting shorter runs in France and other countries and describing India's version as closest in spirit to the American adaptation. He also covers Gervais's 2016 film Life on the Road and shares production trivia, including casting, a dropped narrator idea, and a scene requiring 74 takes. 01:22 Why It Travels02:35 UK Original Breakdown04:11 Germany Reinvents05:28 Other Global Versions06:55 What Makes Adaptations Work07:12 Gervais And Legacy07:45 Behind The Scenes Facts 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 with Johnny Mac is a daily podcast covering comedians, stand-up comedy, late night television, and the comedy industry. New episodes every morning. Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Part of the Caloroga Shark Media network.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 John Mulaney hosting the first-ever comedy show at Wrigley Field, sharing Mulaney's comments about the full-circle Chicago moment, a humorous exchange about the Chicago Fire and St. Ignatius, and his picks of comics to watch including Robbie Hoffman, Andrea Jin, Mandal, and Langston Kerman. The 312 Comedy Festival returns Nov. 5–15 with Nikki Glaser, Michelle Wolf, Ali Siddiq, and Bert Kreischer, plus a screening tied to a 2020 John Pinette documentary; Mac reflects on Pinette and other late comedians. Joe Rogan and Tony Hinchcliffe discuss comedians declining the Riyadh Comedy Festival and the value of stand-up for audiences. Other items: Kill Tony dates in Las Vegas, a Cumming, Georgia mayor challenging Kreischer to mini golf, LeBron James trolling Kevin Hart, Fox News highlighting Josh Johnson remarks on Trevor Noah's podcast, Pete Holmes' press and film role, Mac's “comedy stock market,” and British news including BBC's Ludwig renewal, Rewarding starring Vittorio Angeloni, Diane Morgan's Anne Droid, and Ed Gamble's Unacceptable review.00:13 Mulaney at Wrigley00:49 Chicago Fire Bit01:08 St Ignatius Banter02:09 Comics to Watch02:26 312 Comedy Festival02:47 John Pinette Doc03:46 Pinette Trailer Highlights06:09 Rogan on Riyadh07:44 Kill Tony Vegas Dates08:01 Mayor Challenges Bert08:59 LeBron Trolls Kevin09:28 Fox News Trevor Clip10:26 Pete Holmes Updates11:12 Comedy Stock Market12:58 British Comedy Segment13:09 Ludwig Renewed14:07 Rewarding Series14:49 Diane Morgan Anne Droid16:14 Ed Gamble Unacceptable17:01 Guardian Review Roast17:47 Wrap Up and GoodbyeBecome 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 with Johnny Mac is a daily podcast covering comedians, stand-up comedy, late night television, and the comedy industry. New episodes every morning. Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Part of the Caloroga Shark Media network.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 a packed comedy news day: Tony Hinchcliffe discusses roast backlash on Joe Rogan, defending his “everybody gets them” approach and referencing reactions to his George Floyd and Charlie Kirk jokes. A separate controversy involves SNL posting Nate Bargatze's “Washington's Dream” sketch on July 4, with The Daily Beast quoting W. Kamau Bell on the political/business risks of being labeled a “MAGA comedian,” also mentioning Hinchcliffe's ties to Trump and a photo of Shane Gillis backstage with Kanye West. Rainn Wilson criticizes Ricky Gervais' stance on actors speaking at award shows. Brian Baumgartner shares a cut Office finale story explaining Kevin owning a bar, ahead of a July 14 “Superfan Extended Episodes” release. Josh Johnson describes making timeless specials; Conan recounts Adam Sandler's neighborhood prank. Emmy notes include “Hacks” leading with 24 nominations, Colbert's Late Show getting nine, unusual Variety Series voting rules, and key comedy/animated nominees, plus ratings data on Byron Allen's CBS block.00:21 Hinchcliffe Roast Fallout02:11 Everybody Gets It Joke03:26 Nate Bargatze MAGA Backlash04:13 UFC White House Debate05:53 Shane Gillis Kanye Pic06:05 Rainn Wilson vs Gervais07:58 Office Finale Bar Story09:13 Josh Johnson Timeless Specials09:43 Sandler Pranks Conan10:12 Emmy Noms Hacks Leads11:20 Variety Series Rules Mess12:39 Comedy Acting Nominees13:37 Animated Program Hoax Bit14:01 Byron Allen Ratings Check 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 with Johnny Mac is a daily podcast covering comedians, stand-up comedy, late night television, and the comedy industry. New episodes every morning. Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Part of the Caloroga Shark Media network.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 covering Trevor Noah's World Cup commentary about FIFA corruption and U.S. government interference, noting Noah's live streams draw about 250,000 views. He recaps Dave Chappelle's July 4 CNN appearance with Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen, where Chappelle answers a question about being proud to be American by praising his “countrymen.” The main story is the 25th anniversary of The Office (UK): a BBC special reunites Mackenzie Crook and Martin Freeman, while Ricky Gervais marks the anniversary on YouTube with 25 David Brent moments and fan Q&As; Freeman disputes Gervais and Stephen Merchant's claims the show was entirely scripted, describing it as “loose.” A David Brent bust is unveiled at a Premier Inn in Slough. The episode also covers Adam Sandler officiating Taylor Swift's wedding and being spotted for ice cream and basketball, Amy Schumer joking online about not being invited, low view counts for some YouTube late-night shows, and Will Arnett describing Madonna doing 40 minutes of standup. 00:26 Trevor Noah's World Cup Rant01:39 Chappelle on Free Speech03:08 Office UK Anniversary Special04:02 Gervais YouTube Brent Bits05:33 Freeman Improv Debate06:56 David Brent Statue Reveal08:42 Sandler Swift Wedding Buzz09:51 Sandler Nantucket Basketball11:03 Schumer Wedding Trolls12:07 YouTube Late Night View Counts13:04 Madonna Standup 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 with Johnny Mac is a daily podcast covering comedians, stand-up comedy, late night television, and the comedy industry. New episodes every morning. Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Part of the Caloroga Shark Media network.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 Kathy Griffin claiming she is banned from Jimmy Fallon's Tonight Show and criticizing Fallon for booking Conor McGregor, citing a civil jury finding of rape and a rejected appeal. The episode covers Digital Spy's critique that Ricky Gervais' new material feels repetitive, notes a BBC Office UK 25th-anniversary documentary filmed without Gervais, and highlights his separate YouTube documentary and a limited-edition David Brent Dutch Barn vodka release. Leslie David Baker (Stanley from The Office US) co-owns a new HoneyBaked Ham store in Sherman Oaks. Kam Patterson defends Tony Hinchcliffe after backlash over a George Floyd joke. Hannah Berner says Dysport injections for TMJ left her unable to smile. Other items include a Colbert Late Show sign bought for $102,100, Billboard's May comedy box office led by Nate Bargatze, and previews of Just for Laughs Montreal acts. 00:28 Kathy Griffin vs. Jimmy Fallon03:10 Ricky Gervais Critique04:21 Office Anniversary Drama04:56 Office Vodka Promo06:02 Stanley Opens Ham Shop06:45 Kam Patterson Defends Tony08:01 Hannah Berner Smile Scare09:00 Comics On A Flight09:31 Colbert Sign10:14 Top Touring Comics11:18 Just For Laughs Preview 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 with Johnny Mac is a daily podcast covering comedians, stand-up comedy, late night television, and the comedy industry. New episodes every morning. Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Part of the Caloroga Shark Media network.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 bonus rant about reports that Taylor Swift married Travis Kelce at Madison Square Garden with Adam Sandler officiating, citing coverage from The New York Times and other outlets. He mocks the celebrity spectacle, noting details like Austin Swift as man of honor, Jason Kelce as best man, and Sandler's purported marriage advice via Andy Reid to “keep kissing,” plus comments attributed to the AMC Theatres CEO, Joseph Kahn, and a critical Slate piece questioning Sandler as the choice. Mac speculates about how guest lists are shaped by Hollywood networking rather than real friendships, naming attendees such as Paul McCartney, Charlie Day, Conan O'Brien, Stephen Colbert, Seth Meyers, Donald Glover, Chris Rock, and Nikki Glaser. He also recounts Dave Chappelle joking on CNN that he wasn't invited, then closes with brief personal updates about losing internet and upcoming episodes. 00:39 Sandler Officiates Shock01:31 Marriage Advice Buzz02:05 Media Reactions Roast03:25 Guest List Confusion04:05 How Celeb Invites Work04:59 Comedians at the Wedding05:51 Chappelle Bachelor Party Bit06:28 Quick Wrap and CongratsBecome 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 with Johnny Mac is a daily podcast covering comedians, stand-up comedy, late night television, and the comedy industry. New episodes every morning. Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Part of the Caloroga Shark Media network.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 featuring Dave Chappelle joking to PBS about automation, AI, and people not reading books anymore, then noting he was kidding. Michelle Wolf recounts leaving Bear Stearns-era finance for improv, open mics, and eventually writing for Seth Meyers, Hannibal Buress, and Chris Rock, discussing how “off the table” topics require extraordinary joke craft. Patton Oswalt and David Cross describe developing material on stage and the pressure of constant social-media “authenticity,” with Cross sharing reactions to work-in-progress bits in Brooklyn. Pete Holmes talks about parenting talk, show times, and loving a 2 p.m. talk-show schedule. Gossip Corner covers Sam Harris buying David Spade's former $32.3M estate and Spade's TV earnings. The episode also spotlights new specials, Isabel Hagen's film run, Comedy vs Cancer fundraising.00:00 Daily Comedy News Intro00:12 Chappelle on AI Future00:41 Michelle Wolf Origin Story01:52 Wolf on Edgy Jokes02:09 Oswalt on Authenticity02:46 Old School Joke Writing03:16 David Cross Live Risks04:13 Pete Holmes Parenting Bits04:51 Gossip Corner Spade Money06:10 New Comedy Specials Today06:28 Joke Zero Isabel Hagen07:03 Comedy vs Cancer Update08:23 Wrap Up and Subscribing09:06 Ad Free Listening Pitch 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 with Johnny Mac is a daily podcast covering comedians, stand-up comedy, late night television, and the comedy industry. New episodes every morning. Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Part of the Caloroga Shark Media network.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 his midyear picks for the best comedy specials of 2026, ranking Chris Fleming's HBO debut “Live at the Palace” as his clear #1, followed by Ryan Hamilton's bus-accident-themed special, Trevor Noah's Netflix “Joy in the Trenches,” Katt Williams' Netflix “The Last Report,” and Pete Holmes' YouTube “Silly, Silly Fun Boy,” while also highlighting Derek Streep's “Nostalgic,” Ramy Youssef's HBO “In Love,” and Jackie Kashian's YouTube “Altercation.” He then names a “good” tier including Sheng Wang's “Purple,” Aaron Chen's “Life in Questions,” Netflix's “Roast of Kevin Hart,” Tony Hinchcliffe's “Man of the People,” and Des Bishop's Hulu “Bridge and Tunnel.” He lists several “pass” titles (including Louis C.K., Taylor Tomlinson, Josh Johnson, Marcelo Hernandez, Mark Normand, Nikki Glaser, Julio Torres) and notes Vulture's recommended specials and the show's Facebook group list.00:26 Top Pick Chris Fleming01:25 Number Two Ryan Hamilton03:19 Trevor Noah and Katt Williams03:52 Pete Holmes at Five06:08 Tier Two The Good Pile07:25 Watchable Picks and Hulu08:22 Pass List Starts Louis C K10:00 More Passes and Nikki Glaser11:54 Vulture Recommendations 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 with Johnny Mac is a daily podcast covering comedians, stand-up comedy, late night television, and the comedy industry. New episodes every morning. Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Part of the Caloroga Shark Media network.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.

On July 4, Johnny Mac discusses why George Carlin's late-career material feels freshly relevant and calls him “America's great prophet,” revising his own past view that Carlin had grown merely angry. He warns that many quotes attributed to Carlin online are fake, citing the misattributed “paradox of our time” (by pastor Bob Moorehead) and noting Carlin wanted only verified sources used. Mac centers on Carlin's 2005 HBO special Life Is Worth Losing (“Dumb Americans”), emphasizing Carlin's structural argument about willful ignorance, consumerism, and “owners” controlling politics, media, and education, including the “American Dream” line. He traces the “Nike sneakers and smiley shirts” fascism quote to a Sept. 9, 2005 Real Time with Bill Maher appearance after Katrina, and highlights Carlin's 1992 Jammin' in New York bit about environmental arrogance, arguing Carlin's system-focused critiques outlast news cycles. 00:40 Carlin War Rant01:39 Fake Quotes Warning02:17 Dumb Americans Context04:16 American Dream Owners04:58 Education By Design06:06 Big Club Power07:54 Why It Still Hits08:21 Fascism Nike Quote09:58 Planet Vs People11:13 Endangered Species Bit12:08 Why Carlin Endures 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 with Johnny Mac is a daily podcast covering comedians, stand-up comedy, late night television, and the comedy industry. New episodes every morning. Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Part of the Caloroga Shark Media network.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 holiday-weekend comedy news, opening with “Late Bot” heat jokes and noting late-night shows are off. He previews Dave Chappelle's phone-free Summer Camp show in Yellow Springs, Ohio, and a local screening of the documentary “Dave Chappelle: Live in Real Life.” He discusses Robby Hoffman's New York Times Magazine profile and her comments on “rich weird” versus “poor weird.” Patton Oswalt shares his teen music tastes, what it feels like when a set is going well, and names Dana Gould's Cobb's set as the best he's seen; Mac cites Ralphie May at the Las Vegas Comedy Festival. Jeff Foxworthy describes his relatable, life-snapshot style and jokes about aging. The Comedy Stock Market buys Gianmarco Soresi, Ryan Hamilton, and Ben Gleib, and sells Louis CK, Nate Bargatze, Trevor Noah, James Corden, and Robby Hoffman. Other items include Pollstar data showing comedy's tour strength, Brendan Eyre's special “Alive and Well” debuting July 6 on Gorilla Comedy Plus (YouTube Aug 4), and upcoming episodes on George Carlin and top specials so far. 00:12 Late Bot Heat Jokes00:45 Chappelle Summer Camp Info01:26 Robby Hoffman Goes Mainstream02:34 Patton Oswalt Favorites03:29 Best Sets Ever Seen03:59 Jeff Foxworthy On Style04:47 Foxworthy Getting Older Bits05:39 Carlin Episode Tease05:49 Comedy Stock Market Picks08:11 Weekend Listening Tips08:30 Comedy Touring Is Hot09:19 Brendan Eyre Special Announcement 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 with Johnny Mac is a daily podcast covering comedians, stand-up comedy, late night television, and the comedy industry. New episodes every morning. Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Part of the Caloroga Shark Media network.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 with heat-themed jokes, then reports that Ricky Gervais will skip the BBC's 25th anniversary Office documentary (with Mackenzie Crook and Martin Freeman) to release his own affectionate YouTube documentary July 9, while the BBC special airs July 8 on BBC Two/iPlayer. Weird Al Yankovic says he turned down a lucrative commercial after learning it promoted AI. Dave Chappelle visited the Islamic Center of San Diego after a May 18 mass shooting that killed three, meeting community members and boosting fundraising. Trevor Noah, with Don Lemon, critiques the Kevin Hart Netflix roast for white comedians joking about Black people. John Oliver guest stars on General Hospital. The Onion begins rolling out parody “Infowars” programming with Tim Heidecker. Michael Che posts a joking birthday message to Colin Jost. The episode ends with mixed critical reactions to Louis C.K.'s new Netflix special, “Ridiculous,” which Mac hasn't yet watched. 00:14 Late Bot Heat Jokes00:40 Gervais Skips BBC Reunion03:07 Weird Al Rejects AI Ad03:32 Chappelle Mosque Visit03:59 Trevor Noah Roast Talk04:19 John Oliver Soap Cameo05:13 Onion Launches Infowars Parody06:05 Michael Che Birthday Roast07:06 Louis C K Special Reviews 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 with Johnny Mac is a daily podcast covering comedians, stand-up comedy, late night television, and the comedy industry. New episodes every morning. Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Part of the Caloroga Shark Media network.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 Bill Maher receiving the Kennedy Center's Mark Twain Prize, featuring Maher's remarks about mocking both political sides, “lunatic left/right,” censorship debates around Huckleberry Finn, and praising his audience for valuing truth over pandering; the event included clips from Politically Incorrect, stand-up, and podcasts, appearances by Louis C.K. (crediting Maher for supporting him), Whitney Cummings, Woody Harrelson, Jay Leno, and Matt Friend's Trump impression, and will stream on Netflix July 21, though a Washingtonian writer described the room as sedate with empty seats. Mac also covers backlash framing Nate Bargatze as “MAGA” after Cheryl Hines liked an Instagram clip, Michelle Wolf saying she'd be meaner at the 2018 WHCD and criticizing “podcast bros” platforming Trump, recommends Ryan Hamilton's Netflix special, comments on Des Bishop's Hulu special, notes Trevor Noah's World Cup bias remarks and YouTube view counts, and reports David Letterman's Just for Laughs debut with Will Arnett on July 21. 00:17 Maher Wins Mark Twain01:26 Tributes And Left Critique02:48 Woody Leno And Vibes05:27 Host Health And Nate06:21 Michelle Wolf Reflects07:58 Specials Soccer And Hulu08:52 Trevor Noah Numbers10:47 Letterman JFL Plans11:40 Wrap Up And HousekeepingBecome 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 with Johnny Mac is a daily podcast covering comedians, stand-up comedy, late night television, and the comedy industry. New episodes every morning. Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Part of the Caloroga Shark Media network.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 admitting on Maury Povich's podcast that he fabricated a story about Netflix censoring a Muslim bit, prompting criticism from humorism.xyz and Mac's uncertainty about whether Netflix had partly influenced the situation. He notes Nate Bargatze returning to social media to promote Texas dates after backlash over UFC photos with figures including Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Mike Johnson, and Sarah Huckabee Sanders, with The Daily Beast claiming critical comments are being deleted; he also cites Steve Byrne's jab at W. Kamau Bell. Mac recaps Carlos Mencia's post-arrest appearance at Jimmy Kimmel's Comedy Club, new jail/tax material, and allegations of owing California back taxes, then discusses Louis C.K.'s new Netflix special amid commentary questioning what he's done to earn mainstream return. He runs through late-night ratings, mentions a Donkey spinoff and Shrek 5, The Paper Season 2, Columbus Comedy Festival lineup, and an Australian comic praising Popeyes.00:27 Mark Normand Netflix Story 02:13 Nate Bargatze UFC Backlash02:52 Comments Getting Deleted03:49 Comedians Feud Over Nate04:09 Carlos Mencia Karaoke Return05:22 Mencia Tax Case Material07:27 Louis CK Netflix Comeback09:19 Late Night Ratings Rundown12:53 World Cup Popeyes 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 with Johnny Mac is a daily podcast covering comedians, stand-up comedy, late night television, and the comedy industry. New episodes every morning. Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Part of the Caloroga Shark Media network.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 Daily Comedy News, including Jimmy Fallon's jokes about President Trump headlining an America's 250th rally after musical acts dropped out, tied to a 16-day Great American State Fair on the National Mall. Julia Louis-Dreyfus, on her podcast, warns of disputed facts, propaganda, and an “attack” on trust that makes comedy and artists essential and potentially endangered, while Mac argues figures like Stephen Colbert aren't being censored. Mac then highlights Larry David discussing collaborating with former President Obama on HBO's sketch series Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness and criticizing airlines, plus a Rob Schneider anecdote about David flying private. Tim Dillon critiques Pride Month corporate branding on Joe Rogan. TMZ reports Bobby Lee and Andrew Santino promoted Bad Game Show with 40 underwear-clad runners. Des Bishop discusses finding his American comedic voice and his special Bridge and Tunnel. Fiona O'Brien promotes her album Fiona 51. 00:14 Fallon Takes on Trump01:17 Julia Warns on Comedy02:47 Larry David Meets Obama04:01 Tim Dillon on Pride04:47 Andrew Santino and Bobby Lee Bad Game Show Stunt05:29 Des Bishop Finds Voice07:25 Fiona OBrien Spotlight08:25 Wrap Up and ScheduleBecome 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 with Johnny Mac is a daily podcast covering comedians, stand-up comedy, late night television, and the comedy industry. New episodes every morning. Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Part of the Caloroga Shark Media network.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 that the John F. Kennedy Center will present the 27th Mark Twain Prize for American Humor to Bill Maher at a gala featuring comedians including Louis C.K., Whitney Cummings, and Jay Leno, plus John Mellencamp and Stephen A. Smith, with the program later airing on Netflix. He reads the official praise of Maher's political-comedy influence and Mediaite's ranking, then reviews past Mark Twain Prize recipients from Richard Pryor through Conan O'Brien, noting Bill Cosby's 2018 rescission and other observations about the list. He riffs on bios for Louis C.K. and Jay Leno, including checking Leno's voice-acting credits. He also covers Jo Koy hosting the filmed showcase series “Martin Lawrence Presents: Pass the Mic” in Albuquerque, and summarizes an LA Times piece on Patton Oswalt's ideal Sunday routine.00:00 Bill Maher Wins Twain01:28 Past Winners Rundown02:16 Cosby Rescinded Context02:57 Modern Era Winners04:23 Louis CK and Leno Bios05:57 Jay Leno Voiceover Deep Dive07:42 Jo Koy Hosts Pass the Mic08:46 Patton Oswalt Perfect Sunday12:45 Star Trek Rant 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 with Johnny Mac is a daily podcast covering comedians, stand-up comedy, late night television, and the comedy industry. New episodes every morning. Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Part of the Caloroga Shark Media network.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.

Nine years after a New York Times report and his own direct admission ended his career almost overnight, Louis C.K. is back on Netflix on June 30 with a new special called Ridiculous. Johnny Mac lays out the full, sourced timeline — the allegations, the statement, the uncomfortable Comedy Cellar return — but also the parts of the story that get skipped: the 2011 five-dollar Beacon Theater experiment that invented his independent model years before he needed it, his own on-camera tribute crediting George Carlin with rebuilding his entire approach to writing, and an honest reckoning with why, like it or not, you can't tell the real story of 21st century stand-up without him in it.What happened with Louis CK in 2017?" – "Why is Louis CK compared to George Carlin?" – "How did Louis CK sell his own comedy specials?" – "What did Louis CK say in his apology statement?" – "How many specials has Louis CK released since 2017?" – "Did Louis CK win a Grammy after the scandal?" – "Is Louis CK one of the best comedians of the 21st century?" – "Why is Netflix working with Louis CK again in 2026?"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 with Johnny Mac is a daily podcast covering comedians, stand-up comedy, late night television, and the comedy industry. New episodes every morning. Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Part of the Caloroga Shark Media network.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 Jimmy Fallon posting more political jokes about Trump, suggesting Fallon is taking advantage of Colbert being off the air and Jimmy Kimmel's summer break (guest hosts start July 6 with Tiffany Haddish). He reacts to Megyn Kelly criticizing Kimmel's two-month vacation and discusses her reported real estate and private flying. Leslie Jones says she confronted SNL writers about being typecast as angry, loved the show but not the mental toll. Robbie Hoffman recounts storming out of the 2025 Emmys after losing, then returning to present. Rob Schneider is set to headline Freedom Fest's Punching Up Comedy Festival in Las Vegas (July 8–11). Mac disputes a Pajiba review of Ryan Hamilton's Netflix special, notes Adam Sandler's anniversary skywriting, and gives “Comedy Stock Market” picks: buy Fallon, Hamilton, Moshe Kasher; hold Louis C.K.; sell Nate Bargatze, Carlos Mencia, Sebastian Maniscalco. He lists new and upcoming releases and announces a Louis C.K. deep-dive episode. 00:13 Fallon Goes Political03:29 Late Night Summer Shuffle03:51 Megyn Kelly Vacation Take04:41 Who Should Guest Host05:18 Leslie Jones SNL Typecast06:02 Robbie Hoffman Emmy Exit06:53 Rob Schneider Freedom Fest07:55 Ryan Hamilton Review Debate10:33 Adam Sandler Anniversary Skywrite11:03 Comedy Stock Market Picks13:16 New Specials Out Today14:22 Sally Ann Hall Clip15:20 More Specials And New Podcast16:03 Tomorrow Deep Dive on Louis CKBecome 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 with Johnny Mac is a daily podcast covering comedians, stand-up comedy, late night television, and the comedy industry. New episodes every morning. Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Part of the Caloroga Shark Media network.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 W. Kamau Bell's Substack criticism of Nate Bargatze for being photographed “partying with fascists,” plus Bell's comments about avoiding places where “fascists coagulate” and his sharing a 2014 photo with Joe Rogan. Rogan recounts telling Donald Trump backstage at a UFC event he hoped they wouldn't die in a terrorist attack, to which Trump replied, “We gotta go somehow.” Carlos Mencia's lawyers file an emergency motion seeking release from bail in his felony tax case, arguing prosecutors staged an excessive raid and that jail is causing major financial harm. Roy Wood Jr. discusses Pittsburgh plans and his Daily Show experience; Michael Che teases a new standup special and asks what promo platforms matter now. Johnny Mac critiques Bob Iger's claim Kimmel's post–Charlie Kirk joke was removed for “bad taste,” not politics. Worldwide Pants expands Letterman's 6,000-episode archive distribution, Colbert's writers make their own Emmy FYC video, Canal+ develops a French SNL special, and Jemaine Clement says more Flight of the Conchords is unlikely though a film idea lingers. 00:23 Bargatze UFC Backlash01:43 Rogan Backstage Story02:07 Carlos Mencia Bail Fight03:22 Roy Wood Jr Weekend Plans03:55 Michael Che Special Tease04:31 Iger Kimmel Controversy06:34 Letterman Archive Expansion07:33 Colbert Writers Emmy Push08:25 French SNL Attempt09:54 Conchords Future Update 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 with Johnny Mac is a daily podcast covering comedians, stand-up comedy, late night television, and the comedy industry. New episodes every morning. Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Part of the Caloroga Shark Media network.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 that Moshe Kasher revealed on Instagram he was diagnosed with HPV-positive tonsil cancer, underwent a procedure in Los Angeles, expects a high cure rate around 95%, is awaiting news on whether he needs radiation, and urged followers to get checked and vaccinate kids; he and Natasha Leggero recorded an Endless Honeymoon podcast episode right before surgery. Sebastian Maniscalco told The Wall Street Journal he blew out both calves during performances and discussed his current routine. TMZ says Travis Kelce and Jason Kelce saw Dave Chappelle in San Diego, and reports fireworks near Taylor Swift's Rhode Island estate amid July 3 wedding rumors. The Mark Twain Prize honoring Bill Maher tapes June 28 and airs on Netflix July 21 with guests including Louis C.K., Whitney Cummings, Woody Harrelson, Jay Leno, and others. Ricky Gervais previews Netflix's animated Alley Cats (August), Alan Carr discusses cut Last One Laughing UK bits and doppelgangers, Jay Leno addresses late-night politics, and Jimmy Kimmel's summer guest hosts are named. 00:13 Moshe Kasher Cancer Update01:54 Sebastian Maniscalco Injuries03:42 Kelce Chappelle Party Rumors04:29 Bill Maher Twain Prize05:34 Ricky Gervais Alley Cats06:29 Alley Cats Trailer Clip07:08 Last One Laughing Secrets08:11 Creator Notes and Thanks08:30 Jay Leno on Late Night10:35 Kimmel Summer Guest Hosts 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 with Johnny Mac is a daily podcast covering comedians, stand-up comedy, late night television, and the comedy industry. New episodes every morning. Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Part of the Caloroga Shark Media network.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, starting with Dave Chappelle speaking at the opening of the Obama Presidential Center, calling it “medicine” amid dark political times and joking that people miss scandals as small as Obama's tan suit, noting multiple ex-presidents smiling together. He covers a US State Department–funded public-diplomacy series of untitled “Pratt shorts” pairing Chris Pratt with historian Doris Kearns Goodwin to teach constitutional values through short live-action/animation episodes. Mac laments the lack of excitement around the upcoming USA 250 compared with the 1976 bicentennial. He reports Ricky Gervais confirmed another Netflix special, and Carlos Mencia was charged with 12 felony tax counts for allegedly not filing returns and not reporting $8.7 million. He mentions Rob Schneider's posts about paying players' Pride Night fines, Ryan Hamilton's Netflix special after being hit by a bus, and highlights Jon Stewart's Elmo/Knicks segment plus Triumph at a Knicks parade. 00:14 Chappelle at Obama Center00:44 Tan Suit Throwback01:56 Pratt History Shorts03:30 USA 250 Nostalgia04:34 Gervais and Mencia News06:12 Rob Schneider Pride Rant06:50 Ryan Hamilton Bus Story08:41 Elmo Picks Team USA09:38 Jon Stewart vs Elmo15:29 Triumph at Knicks Parade 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 with Johnny Mac is a daily podcast covering comedians, stand-up comedy, late night television, and the comedy industry. New episodes every morning. Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Part of the Caloroga Shark Media network.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 comedy and late-night news, spotlighting Jay Leno's Deadline interview. Leno says podcasts are the new talk shows and calls Joe Rogan the new Johnny Carson, arguing late night lost swagger due to excessive commercials, fragmented segments, and the end of appointment viewing as audiences move to YouTube and streaming; he also recounts being dropped by an agent, negotiating for himself, and getting a call from Jeff Zucker saying he made a mistake during the Tonight Show/Conan era. Mac also critiques a Late Nighter piece on YouTube show Outside Tonight for low views, notes Good Night with Ben Gleib's strong numbers, and highlights Variety's profile of Josh Johnson, who posts hour-long weekly YouTube sets and writes 125 jokes a day. Other items include a new Willie Mack special, Bert Kreischer on pandemic timing, and Bill Lawrence discussing Scrubs production costs and legacy.00:00 Jay Leno Sparks Episode00:55 Leno on Leaving Tonight01:25 Agent Drop and Conan03:06 Why Late Night Faded05:27 Podcasts Replace Talk06:15 YouTube Late Night Experiments06:52 Ben Gleib Numbers Jump07:24 Josh Johnson YouTube Grind09:11 More Comedy Industry Bits 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 with Johnny Mac is a daily podcast covering comedians, stand-up comedy, late night television, and the comedy industry. New episodes every morning. Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Part of the Caloroga Shark Media network.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 Netflix's announcement of season two of Kevin Hart's comedy competition series Funny AF with Kevin Hart, noting Hart returns as host, the show and Hart have Emmy nominations, and the new season won't arrive until 2027. Chris Tucker revealed during a Las Vegas set that he has been celibate for more than three years while focusing on finding lasting love and marriage. Marc Maron discusses his special Panicked as his best work, describing its arc, editing process to 73 minutes, and concerns that platform-driven viral culture lowers the bar and makes comedy disposable. Jeff Ross tells Deadline how roasts have grown globally on Netflix, remain a rare “anything goes” outlet, help launch comics like Nikki Glaser, and says more Bumping Mics depends on Dave Attell. Robbie Hoffman explains changing her name from Rivka Sarah. Janelle James is developing Hulu's Rock City. A music-use fee from The Late Show will be donated to World Central Kitchen. Comedian Bita Judaki describes her style and influences. 00:13 Kevin Hart Show Renewed00:45 Chris Tucker Celibacy  01:22 Marc Maron Panicked Craft02:18 Maron on Comedy Business03:08 Jeff Ross Roast Evolution04:10 Roasts Launching Stars04:35 More Bumping Mics04:53 Robbie Hoffman Stage Name05:52 Janelle James Hulu Series06:19 Colbert Music Donation 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 with Johnny Mac is a daily podcast covering comedians, stand-up comedy, late night television, and the comedy industry. New episodes every morning. Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Part of the Caloroga Shark Media network.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.

Kill Tony fills arenas. Tony Hinchcliffe hosts. Open micers do one minute. How did this become the most important comedy show in America? Johnny Mac explains.Kill Tony fills arenas. A show where strangers do one minute of standup in front of thousands of people somehow became one of the most watched comedy properties in the country. Johnny Mac looks at how Tony Hinchcliffe built it, what Joe Rogan's Austin move actually did and didn't do for the show, why the arena format works when it shouldn't, and what Kill Tony tells us about what comedy audiences actually want right now.What is Kill Tony?" – "How did Kill Tony get so big?" – "Who is Tony Hinchcliffe?" – "Why does Kill Tony fill arenas?" – "Is Kill Tony good for comedians' careers?" – "What is the Kill Tony format?" – "Joe Rogan and Kill Tony connection"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 with Johnny Mac is a daily podcast covering comedians, stand-up comedy, late night television, and the comedy industry. New episodes every morning. Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Part of the Caloroga Shark Media network.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 backlash over Nate Bargatze attending a UFC event after photos surfaced with RFK Jr., Cheryl Hines, Bettina Trump, Sarah Huckabee Sanders, Mike Johnson, and Joe Rogan, while noting Bargatze's Esquire comments about avoiding voting opinions and sharing Rogan's take that the fight isn't partisan. He pivots to Will Ferrell joking about his burdens as an LA World Cup ambassador, late-night World Cup jokes, and Nielsen ratings showing Jimmy Fallon boosted by Knicks-related episodes but still trailing Jimmy Kimmel. Kevin Hart says Spike Lee deserves a Knicks championship ring; Ben Stiller will direct an A24/HBO Knicks documentary, prompting “why not Spike Lee?” HartBeat announces 12 Hulu LOL Live half-hour specials, Nick Swardson shares an appendix update, and the “comedy stock market” recommends buying Ryan Hamilton and selling Bargatze and Nikki Glaser. Additional items include Variety's 10 Comics to Watch at NY Comedy Festival, Guillermo joining Dancing With the Stars, and an animated Survivor movie executive produced by Jeff Probst.00:00 Nate UFC Photo Drama01:40 Rogan Weighs In02:45 Will Ferrell World Cup Bit03:30 Knicks Ratings Surge05:17 Share The Show Warning05:56 Knicks Doc Debate07:11 Kevin Hart Hulu Specials07:48 Nick Swardson Health Update08:03 Producer Nostalgia09:11 Comedy Stock Market Picks10:11 Festival And TV Odds10:52 Survivor Goes Animated 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 with Johnny Mac is a daily podcast covering comedians, stand-up comedy, late night television, and the comedy industry. New episodes every morning. Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Part of the Caloroga Shark Media network.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 that Watertown, NY police arrested a man after he allegedly pointed a BB gun at a scooter rider who told dispatch the suspect looked like Shane Gillis, though Gillis was not involved. John Mulaney became the first comedian to sell out Wrigley Field (July 11) and joked to Deadline about watching Mark Grace. Nikki Glaser joins Netflix Animation's Cinderella reimagining Steps as villain Priscilla alongside Ali Wong and Bette Midler. Mike Myers told Trevor Noah “Yes” about Austin Powers 4. James Corden's Fox post-World Cup show drew 418,000 viewers. Marc Maron said he isn't retired, is developing a film to direct, and misses some podcast-driven improvisation. Eric Andre was pulled into a WWE Raw segment and hit with a splash. Items also include Amy Schumer hosting a kids Knicks parade, late-night jokes, Des Bishop's Hulu special, 800 Pound Gorilla's Comedy Central Records audio deal, and new releases from Willie Mack and Kate Zazowski.00:00 Fake Shane Gillis Alert00:51 Mulaney Sells Out Wrigley01:35 Nikki Glaser Stepsisters Role03:28 Austin Powers 4 Tease04:29 Corden After Soccer Ratings05:32 Marc Maron Life After Podcast06:49 Eric Andre WWE Incident07:30 Knicks Parade Late Night Jokes08:43 Kimmel Reflecting Pool Roast09:08 New Specials And Releases10:38 Wrap Up And Share The ShowBecome 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 with Johnny Mac is a daily podcast covering comedians, stand-up comedy, late night television, and the comedy industry. New episodes every morning. Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Part of the Caloroga Shark Media network.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 Netflix's trailer for Louis C.K.'s new stand-up special “Ridiculous,” out June 30, his first Netflix special in nine years, noting his post-2017 self-released work and 2022 Grammy win; Mac reacts to the trailer clip about placing C.K.'s father in a home and cites The A.V. Club saying the special appears to avoid controversy. He then discusses Nate Bargatze drawing backlash after being photographed at a UFC event with Robert F. Kennedy and Cheryl Hines, with a source saying Nate expected political interpretation but attended as a UFC fan, plus mentions Nate's father Steven Brighetti's YouTube magic special “Out in a Minute” debuting Thursday. Other items include Jon Stewart's criticism of the UFC event, Rob Schneider offering to pay MLB fines tied to Giants Pride Night, and comedian Ahmed Ahmed's lawsuit alleging jail abuse after an SFO arrest. The episode ends with extensive Knicks championship coverage via Fallon, Kimmel, and Seth Meyers, and plugs a free NY Laughs show at Lincoln Center headlined by James Austin Johnson. 00:11 Louis C.K. Returns to Netflix01:06 Trailer Clip Reaction02:48 Critics and Context03:22 Nate Bargatze UFC Photo04:58 Nate Dad Special Plug05:40 Jon Stewart on UFC Event06:19 Giants Pride Night Fallout06:57 Ahmed Ahmed Lawsuit08:32 Knicks Victory Lap Begins09:05 Fallon Knicks Song Roast10:22 Knicks on Fallon Couch12:35 Mike Brown Dogs Out Story14:45 Kimmel and Elmo Chaos15:39 Seth Meyers Closer Look16:25 NY Laughs 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 with Johnny Mac is a daily podcast covering comedians, stand-up comedy, late night television, and the comedy industry. New episodes every morning. Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Part of the Caloroga Shark Media network.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 comedy news including Jimmy Kimmel's Instagram birthday post for the U.S. president's 80th, using a card resembling an alleged Trump note to Jeffrey Epstein, and a UFC event held on the White House lawn streamed on Paramount Plus, with Joe Rogan mocked for a short tie and celebrities like Nate Bargatze and Shane Gillis attending; Gillis is heard criticizing a UFC fighter's comment about Michelle Obama. On the other “side,” Jay Leno's Garage features former President Joe Biden driving his 1967 Corvette, discussing topics like NATO, national parks, Beau Biden, and ice cream while Leno praises Biden's sharpness. Mac also critiques a James Corden/Sebastian Maniscalco bit, previews a planned Tonight Show Jimmy Fallon episode with the champion New York Knicks, shares Marc Maron's complaints about Netflix “podcasts” and manosphere hosts, and disputes parts of Vulture's negative review of Tony Hinchcliffe's Netflix special.00:13 Kimmel Birthday Jab00:36 UFC at White House01:11 Nate Bargatze Photo02:02 Shane Gillis Reacts to UFC Obama comment02:57 Biden on Lenos Garage04:48 Sharpness and Age Talk05:23 Corden Soccer Bit07:15 Knicks Fallon Booking07:56 Maron Slams Netflix Podcasts09:37 Share the Show Warning11:07 Tony Hinchcliffe Review 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 with Johnny Mac is a daily podcast covering comedians, stand-up comedy, late night television, and the comedy industry. New episodes every morning. Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Part of the Caloroga Shark Media network.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 recounts an online report claiming Chris Rock, Dave Chappelle, and Shane Gillis did impromptu sets at the Comedy Cellar after a Knicks game, then reacts to a “top 25 stand-ups of the 2000s” list that ranks Louis CK #1 and Chappelle #3, calling placements like Colin Quinn at #5 and Norm Macdonald at #2 too high. He shares Us Weekly “fun facts” about David Cross (morning person due to his daughter, signature chili, estimating temperature, phone contact Bob Odenkirk, sports starstruck moment with Chipper Jones, crush Nastassja Kinski, bucket list including space) and tells a Charlton Heston meeting story. He covers Marc Maron's 1995 Comedy Central pilot and Maron's criticism of talk-show viability and comics' free-speech framing, notes Taylor Tomlinson's essay collection “Actually, Nevermind” out Sept. 22, and highlights Nikki Glaser's Emmy ballot appearance for “Good Girl.” Mac reviews specials by Josh Johnson, Patton Oswalt, and Tony Hinchcliffe, shares Ryan Davis's critique of Hinchcliffe, reports late-night ratings boosted by Knicks lead-ins, explains Byron Allen's CBS economics, and summarizes Early praise for Fox's “FIFA World Cup After Hours with James Corden,” featuring Sebastian Maniscalco. 00:15 Cellar Surprise Sets with Chris Rock, Dave Chappelle and Shane Gillis01:07 Top Comics List React02:16 Ranking Hot Takes03:55 David Cross Fun Facts05:44 Celebrity Encounter Story07:36 Maron Pilot And Politics09:12 Taylor Tomlinson Book10:06 Nikki Glaser Emmy Song11:41 Specials Watch Recap14:46 Late Night Ratings Rundown17:18 Corden After Hours ReviewShare the show or I will play Nikki Glaser singing again!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 with Johnny Mac is a daily podcast covering comedians, stand-up comedy, late night television, and the comedy industry. New episodes every morning. Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Part of the Caloroga Shark Media network.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.