Daily Comedy News

Johnny Mac covers Daily Comedy News, leading with a long Conan O'Brien clip joking that he's “suing Harvard” over various student grievances while riffing on the administration's claims about foreign students. He explains CBS' late-night deal with Byron Allen: Allen pays $15 million a year to lease the 11:30 slot and sell ads himself, meaning CBS profits even if ratings are low; the first night drew 878,000 viewers, and CBS cites a shift from losing about $40 million annually to $15 million profit. Patton Oswalt tells Vice his new special Tea and Scotch argues AI can't replicate lived perspective and chose a small Madison venue; it premieres on YouTube June 9. Tom Segura partners with Fox Creator Studios on multiple projects. Nate Bargatze discusses clean comedy, Rob Schneider tweets about Adam Carolla's Walk of Fame amid Jimmy Kimmel remarks, and new releases from Greg Proops, Jamel Johnson, and comments from Nish Kumar on fellow comics and Riyadh-related “cultural washing.” 00:13 Conan Sues Harvard 03:40 CBS Byron Allen Late Night05:07 Patton Oswalt On AI05:35 Tea And Scotch Release06:29 Tom Segura Fox Deal07:13 Nate Bargatze Clean Comedy08:12 Rob Schneider Kimmel Drama09:12 New Comedy Albums Roundup09:57 Nish Kumar Calls Out Comics, especially Jimmy Carr Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac-a-daily-briefing-on-comedians-and-the-comedy-industry--4522158/support.Daily Comedy News is the number one comedy news podcast, delivering daily coverage of standup comedy, late night television, comedy specials, tours, and the business of comedy.COMEDY SURVIVOR in the facebook group.Contact John at John@thesharkdeck dot com For Uninterrupted Listening, use the Apple Podcast App and click the banner that says Uninterrupted Listening.  $4.99/month John's Substack about media is free.This is the animal sanctuary mentioned in the February 10 episode.

Johnny Mac recaps ongoing talk around the Roast of Kevin Hart, including Theo Von and Nate Bargatze discussing roast boundaries, Chelsea Handler's apparent issue with jokes from Shane Gillis and Tony Hinchcliffe, and praise for Big Jay Oakerson and Kevin Hart's handling of the event. He covers harsh reviews for Nate Bargatze's film The Breadwinner from The Hollywood Reporter and The AV Club. Stephen A. Smith responds to Hart joking that Smith is on his “Mount Rushmore of racism,” saying he won't attack Hart, was surprised it came from someone he respects, and maintains he has no issue with the roast format. Other items include Jeff Foxworthy's Fox Nation special The Joke's On Me, Howie Mandel on initially resisting Deal or No Deal, an LA Times praise piece on SNL's Jane Wickline, GQ's profile of Marcelo Hernandez, gossip about Handler and Hinchcliffe, and a Toronto Guardian Q&A with comedian Alex Wood. 00:12 Theo and Nate Debate Roast01:11 Roast Spirit and Favorites02:03 Kevin Hart Handles Heat02:21 Breadwinner Gets Panned03:12 Stephen A Reacts to Joke06:47 Jeff Foxworthy New Special07:25 Howie Mandel Game Show Story08:15 SNL Spotlight Jane Wickline09:19 Marcelo Hernandez Movie Talk09:47 Gossip Corner Chelsea and Tony11:06 Toronto Comic Alex Wood Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac-a-daily-briefing-on-comedians-and-the-comedy-industry--4522158/support.Daily Comedy News is the number one comedy news podcast, delivering daily coverage of standup comedy, late night television, comedy specials, tours, and the business of comedy.COMEDY SURVIVOR in the facebook group.Contact John at John@thesharkdeck dot com For Uninterrupted Listening, use the Apple Podcast App and click the banner that says Uninterrupted Listening.  $4.99/month John's Substack about media is free.This is the animal sanctuary mentioned in the February 10 episode.

Johnny Mac delivers Daily Comedy News, praising Tom Segura's Bad Thoughts Season 2 and noting Segura's Joe Rogan Experience discussion about the perceived decline of Los Angeles and people being either realistic or delusional about it. Nikki Glaser jokes she won't be invited to Taylor Swift's wedding, while The Star claims she's networking for a potential Jennifer Aniston movie connection and cites Variety saying Glaser will write and star in an edgy romantic comedy. Patton Oswalt comments on Bill Maher trying to placate Trump and argues defying Trump is the only approach. A Rick and Morty movie is in early development, with Dan Harmon describing it as a big-budget 90-minute adventure. Derek Stroup explains moving to NYC as a business move to avoid being boxed in as a Southern comic; Nate Bargatze cites Bill Burr as a mentor and discusses staying clean. Craig Ferguson avoids politics in his show; Margaret Cho condemns Trump. Additional notes include Toronto comedian David Seeley, Ali Siddiq on crowd work and punctuality, and Deon Cole criticizing forced crowd-work-heavy sets. 00:13 Segura on Rogan00:34 LA Decline Debate01:13 Nikki Glaser Swift Snub01:31 Glaser Aniston Rumors03:17 Patton on Maher Trump04:13 Rick and Morty Movie Talk04:58 Derek Stroup NYC Move05:40 Nate Bargatze Clean Comedy06:21 Craig Ferguson No Politics06:47 Margaret Cho Trump Rant07:17 Toronto Comics Spotlight07:54 Ali Siddiq Crowd Work08:13 Deon Cole Crowd Work Critique Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac-a-daily-briefing-on-comedians-and-the-comedy-industry--4522158/support.Daily Comedy News is the number one comedy news podcast, delivering daily coverage of standup comedy, late night television, comedy specials, tours, and the business of comedy.COMEDY SURVIVOR in the facebook group.Contact John at John@thesharkdeck dot com For Uninterrupted Listening, use the Apple Podcast App and click the banner that says Uninterrupted Listening.  $4.99/month John's Substack about media is free.This is the animal sanctuary mentioned in the February 10 episode.

Johnny Mac covers Kevin Hart saying on The Breakfast Club that he and Katt Williams privately reconciled about eight months ago, want to move past old issues, and discussed collaboration; Hart invited Williams to participate in a roast and emphasized keeping their conversations private. Josh Johnson tells Extra his HBO Max special “Josh Johnson: Symphony” aimed to sidestep standard special formats with strong support and minimal rehearsal, and he draws jokes from mundane, shared experiences. Marlon Wayans explains to Variety how he stays friends with Dave Chappelle while supporting his trans son Kai, rejecting hate and defending comedic intent. Patton Oswalt shares comedians and artists he watches with his daughter, including Mitch Hedberg, Maria Bamford, Richard Pryor, and Weird Al. Amy Schumer posts boating vacation photos and notes losing over 50 pounds. Pete Holmes discusses material creation and how “clean” comedy can still be harmful. Radar Online reports Bill Cosby cut his NYC townhouse price amid a $59M judgment.   00:12 Kevin Hart and Katt Williams02:16 Josh Johnson New Special03:37 Marlon Wayans on Chappelle04:38 Patton Oswalt Dad Watches05:13 Amy Schumer Vacation Update05:36 Pete Holmes on Clean Comedy07:04 Bill Cosby Money Troubles Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac-a-daily-briefing-on-comedians-and-the-comedy-industry--4522158/support.Daily Comedy News is the number one comedy news podcast, delivering daily coverage of standup comedy, late night television, comedy specials, tours, and the business of comedy.COMEDY SURVIVOR in the facebook group.Contact John at John@thesharkdeck dot com For Uninterrupted Listening, use the Apple Podcast App and click the banner that says Uninterrupted Listening.  $4.99/month John's Substack about media is free.This is the animal sanctuary mentioned in the February 10 episode.

Johnny Mac covers backlash to Kevin Hart's Breakfast Club comments defending roast boundary-pushing after Tony Hinchcliffe's George Floyd joke, plus Hinchcliffe's Kill Tony remarks about being labeled a Nazi and his response to Chelsea Handler; Nikki Glaser says roasts raise the stakes, supports ironically racist jokes only if they work, and keeps specifics private, while Matt Rife says critics should not watch roasts. The episode also discusses Nate Bargatze's new film The Breadwinner, citing Variety's negative review of its “incompetent dad” beats and muddled message, alongside quotes from Mandy Moore and Bargatze about making a family comedy, plus box office projections. The Wall Street Journal details plans for Bargatze's “Nate Land” theme park near Nashville, including investors, incentives, and a 1990s mall entry concept. The “Comedy Stock Market” sells Bargatze, Chelsea Handler, and Glaser, and buys Hinchcliffe; additional notes include JFL Montreal dates, W. Kamau Bell's new podcast Who's With Me?, and Sam Bee's CBC series The Ambassador.00:00 Roast Backlash Setup00:25 Kevin Hart Defends Roast01:26 Social Media Reacts02:20 Tony Hinchcliffe on Chelsea Handler04:05 Nikki Glaser Weighs In05:43 Matt Rife Says Chill06:15 Breadwinner Review07:26 Nate Land Theme Park09:29 Cast Quotes and Hype11:33 Box Office Forecast11:41 Comedy Stock Market13:35 JFL Montreal Updates14:27 New Pods and TV News Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac-a-daily-briefing-on-comedians-and-the-comedy-industry--4522158/support.Daily Comedy News is the number one comedy news podcast, delivering daily coverage of standup comedy, late night television, comedy specials, tours, and the business of comedy.COMEDY SURVIVOR in the facebook group.Contact John at John@thesharkdeck dot com For Uninterrupted Listening, use the Apple Podcast App and click the banner that says Uninterrupted Listening.  $4.99/month John's Substack about media is free.This is the animal sanctuary mentioned in the February 10 episode.

Johnny Mac covers comedy news including the YouTube launch of “Good Night with Ben Gleib,” a weekly Thursday 10 p.m. ET show with a live and virtual audience, a band, and a post-show after-party episode featuring broader guests beyond celebrities. He recounts Pete Davidson and John Mulaney joking at Netflix Is a Joke about some SNL hosts bombing and writers having to reassure them. Josh Johnson discusses his first HBO special “Symphony,” avoiding topical references, connecting with audiences, his start in stand-up, his weekly YouTube sets, and his approach to hosting The Daily Show. Tom Segura talks fitness habits around the Two Bears 5K. Billboard's April top comedy tours are listed, led by Nate Bargatze. The Guardian reports DHS circulated a “be on the lookout” alert for prankster Ben Palmer over a parody immigration tip site, while stating he poses no danger. Other items include HBO Max's Australian comedy “Make That Movie,” Aparna Nancherla on audience feedback and her Dropout hour, and a BJ Novak Q&A. 00:13 Ben Gleib Late Night on YouTube01:21 Mulaney and Davidson on SNL Hosts02:36 Josh Johnson HBO Special04:10 Josh Johnson Writing and Daily Show04:47 Tom Segura Fitness Routine06:19 Biggest Comedy Tours April07:28 DHS Alert on Ben Palmer11:45 HBO Max Make That Movie12:23 Aparna Nancherla on Standup13:15 BJ Novak Rapid Fire Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac-a-daily-briefing-on-comedians-and-the-comedy-industry--4522158/support.Daily Comedy News is the number one comedy news podcast, delivering daily coverage of standup comedy, late night television, comedy specials, tours, and the business of comedy.COMEDY SURVIVOR in the facebook group.Contact John at John@thesharkdeck dot com For Uninterrupted Listening, use the Apple Podcast App and click the banner that says Uninterrupted Listening.  $4.99/month John's Substack about media is free.This is the animal sanctuary mentioned in the February 10 episode.

Johnny Mac recaps comedy news, led by Stephen Colbert returning to TV the night after The Late Show ended by guest-hosting the Monroe, Michigan public-access show Only in Monroe, featuring guests/cameos including Jack White, Byron Allen, Eminem, Steve Buscemi, and Jeff Daniels, plus local food bits; Colbert previously hosted in 2015. Paramount/CBS issued copyright takedown notices after uploads appeared online, then told Variety it was standard practice against unauthorized posts and waived further enforcement. The Late Show finale drew 6.74M viewers vs Letterman's 13.76M final and Colbert's 2015 premiere 6.55M; Mac says the finale and Colbert's run had little impact on him. The Times of London argues Tim Dillon represents an internet-era successor to late-night, citing younger audiences and cost/format challenges, plus comments about YouTube economics and an upcoming Ben Gleib YouTube show. Other items: Chelsea Handler backlash over calling Shane Gillis' roast joke “worse than rape,” Robbie Hoffman criticized for dismissive celiac comments, and sightings of Kevin Hart in Vegas, Adam Sandler in Vancouver filming Time Out, John Oliver in Baltimore, and Drew Carey attacking LA mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt. 00:18 Colbert Goes Public Access02:52 CBS Colbert Takedowns Explained03:58 Late Show Finale Ratings04:23 Host Reacts to Finale05:16 Tim Dillon as Successor06:09 Late Night vs YouTube07:03 Chelsea Handler Roast Backlash09:50 Robbie Hoffman Celiac Controversy11:09 Gossip Corner Celebrity Sightings Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac-a-daily-briefing-on-comedians-and-the-comedy-industry--4522158/support.Daily Comedy News is the number one comedy news podcast, delivering daily coverage of standup comedy, late night television, comedy specials, tours, and the business of comedy.COMEDY SURVIVOR in the facebook group.Contact John at John@thesharkdeck dot com For Uninterrupted Listening, use the Apple Podcast App and click the banner that says Uninterrupted Listening.  $4.99/month John's Substack about media is free.This is the animal sanctuary mentioned in the February 10 episode.

Johnny Mac previews Nate Bargatze's film The Breadwinner, describing its plot about dad Nate Wilcox juggling family life while mom Katie (Mandy Moore) goes on a Shark Tank-driven business trip, and reports efforts to make tickets cheaper via the “Nate Rate,” with AMC and possible Cinemark discounts similar to 80 for Brady (which grossed $39.4M domestic). He checks Fandango for a May 29 showing and sees few or no tickets sold, then cites Bargatze promoting the movie for all ages and a Nashville screening celebrating the city. The episode also covers Derek Stroup praising Bargatze's influence and advocating clean comedy, with Johnny sharing related advice. Johnny highlights Jerry Seinfeld's Airmail interview about his car addiction, dislike of electric cars, and thoughts on self-driving. He notes Ken Jeong's Shark Week special K-pop Shark Heroes and summarizes updated Golden Globes eligibility rules for TV stand-up specials. 00:25 Nate Bargatze Movie Setup01:05 Discount Tickets And Nate Rates02:10 Checking Ticket Sales Live03:16 Nate Instagram And Nashville03:59 Clean Comedy Philosophy05:51 Seinfeld Car Addiction Talk08:10 Ken Jeong Shark Week Special09:32 Golden Globes Standup Rules Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac-a-daily-briefing-on-comedians-and-the-comedy-industry--4522158/support.Daily Comedy News is the number one comedy news podcast, delivering daily coverage of standup comedy, late night television, comedy specials, tours, and the business of comedy.COMEDY SURVIVOR in the facebook group.Contact John at John@thesharkdeck dot com For Uninterrupted Listening, use the Apple Podcast App and click the banner that says Uninterrupted Listening.  $4.99/month John's Substack about media is free.This is the animal sanctuary mentioned in the February 10 episode.

Johnny Mac shares Memorial Day greetings and comedy news, starting with Dave Chappelle's new local merch store, The Chappelle Shop, at 221 Xenia Avenue in Yellow Springs, selling branded apparel and items and staying open late on show nights at The Firehouse. He recaps Jerry Seinfeld and Larry David on the Rushmore podcast discussing Seinfeld's tiny initial four-episode order, harsh pilot memo, Elaine's creation based on Monica Yates, origins of bits like the Close Talker and Soup Nazi, and their favorite episodes including “The Contest.” Radar Online reports Jimmy Kimmel is eyeing a post-talk-show future developing game shows. Eugene Mirman says he's recovering from accidents, has a YouTube special Here Comes the Whimsy, and discusses Bob's Burgers recording and crossover ideas. Jay Pharoah describes renewed Christianity and a rap album. Tiffany Haddish covers the 2026 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue. Mel Brooks donates a massive archive to the National Comedy Center. 00:17 Chappelle Shop Opens01:36 Seinfeld Origins Revealed04:01 Kimmel After Late Night04:38 Mirman Update and Special05:17 The Bobs Burgers Hoax  06:24 Jay Pharoah Faith and Rap07:04 Tiffany Haddish SI Cover07:31 Mel Brooks Archive 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 is the number one comedy news podcast, delivering daily coverage of standup comedy, late night television, comedy specials, tours, and the business of comedy.COMEDY SURVIVOR in the facebook group.Contact John at John@thesharkdeck dot com For Uninterrupted Listening, use the Apple Podcast App and click the banner that says Uninterrupted Listening.  $4.99/month John's Substack about media is free.This is the animal sanctuary mentioned in the February 10 episode.

Johnny Mac previews Netflix's premiere of Season 2 of Tom Segura's “Bad Thoughts” and discusses Jerry Seinfeld's claim that “Friends” wouldn't exist without “Seinfeld,” noting the importance of TV lead-ins like “Cheers.” He recaps an LA Times roundup of standout Netflix Is A Joke Festival events, including Shane Gillis at the Hollywood Bowl, Mike Ward's English crossover set, Seinfeld with Leanne Morgan, Nate Jackson's Roast Zone, Wanda Sykes, Kill Tony at the Intuit Dome (including Adam Ray as Tony Hinchcliffe), and a Hasan Minhaj vs. Ronny Chieng debate show, plus mentions Atsuko Okatsuka's new hour and 2027 Netflix special, Two Bears 5K, Marcello Hernandez, and Flight of the Conchords. He closes with a BBC report that hundreds of comedians have gone unpaid after Leicester Comedy Festival due to cash-flow delays. 00:12 Tom Segura Bad Thoughts Returns00:52 Seinfeld Claims Friends Credit01:42 Lead In Debate and Cheers02:40 LA Times Netflix Is A Joke Highlights04:58 Kill Tony Intuit Dome Clip06:23 Chappelle Residency Mystery09:17 Flight of the Conchords Nostalgia09:52 Leicester Festival Unpaid Comics Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac-a-daily-briefing-on-comedians-and-the-comedy-industry--4522158/support.Daily Comedy News is the number one comedy news podcast, delivering daily coverage of standup comedy, late night television, comedy specials, tours, and the business of comedy.COMEDY SURVIVOR in the facebook group.Contact John at John@thesharkdeck dot com For Uninterrupted Listening, use the Apple Podcast App and click the banner that says Uninterrupted Listening.  $4.99/month John's Substack about media is free.This is the animal sanctuary mentioned in the February 10 episode.

Johnny Mac discusses a Current Affairs piece by John Greenaway titled “The Banal Horror of Jimmy Fallon,” quoting its critique of Fallon's performative laughter, repetitive “viral games,” avoidance of politics, and “assembly line” approach to guest interactions; Mac notes he's worked with Fallon briefly and found him easy to work with, but understands why he waited until “Colbert's week” passed to cover it. He then shares other comedy items: a Guardian mention of Robbie Hoffman quoting John Mulaney; a Newsweek profile of SNL's Sarah Sherman (“Sarah Squirm”) on personas, props, and her need for audience validation; an SFGate interview with Ashley Padilla about early jobs and comedy training; and a Vanity Fair/SFGate write-up of Joel Kim Booster's left-leaning LA fundraiser show, which leads Mac into checking Porsche Cayenne prices and speculating whether performer Zainab Johnson's was new or used. 00:14 Fallon Horror Article01:34 Rictus And Rituals03:09 Viral Games Critique04:09 Host Perspective05:00 Fallon And Politics05:40 Comedian Profiles06:09 Sarah Sherman Deep Dive07:32 Ashley Padilla Origins08:04 LA Comedy Fundraiser09:00 Porsche Price Rabbit Hole Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac-a-daily-briefing-on-comedians-and-the-comedy-industry--4522158/support.Daily Comedy News is the number one comedy news podcast, delivering daily coverage of standup comedy, late night television, comedy specials, tours, and the business of comedy.COMEDY SURVIVOR in the facebook group.Contact John at John@thesharkdeck dot com For Uninterrupted Listening, use the Apple Podcast App and click the banner that says Uninterrupted Listening.  $4.99/month John's Substack about media is free.This is the animal sanctuary mentioned in the February 10 episode.

Johnny Mac records a catch-up episode of Daily Comedy News from a street corner on Edinburgh's Royal Mile after visiting Edinburgh Castle and attending the Podcast Show London. He recaps Stephen Colbert hosting the final episode of The Late Show from the Ed Sullivan Theater, sharing Colbert's remarks about doing over 1,800 shows, calling it “The Joy Machine,” reflecting on “feeling the news,” and joking about show history and a “first drafts” bit; the final guest was Sir Paul McCartney. Johnny also covers a brewing comedy controversy: Chelsea Handler criticized Shane Gillis and Tony Hinchcliffe's roast material on Deon Cole's podcast, calling it gross, racist, sexist, and bigoted, citing lynching and jokes about Sheryl Underwood's late husband; Gillis responded online and plugged a Philadelphia stadium show, and Underwood said some jokes went too far.00:18 Colbert Final Show Tribute02:02 Ed Sullivan Farewell Bits03:36 Final Guest Paul McCartney04:23 Shane Gillis Chelsea Handler Roast Drama05:32 Royal Mile Travel Wrap Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac-a-daily-briefing-on-comedians-and-the-comedy-industry--4522158/support.Daily Comedy News is the number one comedy news podcast, delivering daily coverage of standup comedy, late night television, comedy specials, tours, and the business of comedy.COMEDY SURVIVOR in the facebook group.Contact John at John@thesharkdeck dot com For Uninterrupted Listening, use the Apple Podcast App and click the banner that says Uninterrupted Listening.  $4.99/month John's Substack about media is free.This is the animal sanctuary mentioned in the February 10 episode.

With CBS airing Comics Unleashed with Byron Allen at 11:35, he shares Colbert's comments about Allen and notes Colbert's next gig writing a Lord of the Rings-universe film with Philippa Boyens; Colbert's Ben & Jerry's Americone Dream packaging is also being updated. USA Today discusses possible late-night replacements (including podcast-style shows) and quotes David Letterman and Jimmy Kimmel on late night's future. He plugs HBO's Josh Johnson: Symphony, spotlights Atsuko Okatsuka's HomeState “Atsuko Bowl” charity tie-in, does a “Comedy Stock Market” (buy Weird Al and Henry Yen; sell Colbert), and runs festival items on Eloise Efthos, Suzy Cato, Steven K. Amos, and Amanda Knox's Edinburgh Fringe show Cartwheel. 00:40 Colbert Finale And CBS Slot01:04 Colbert Rings Writing Gig01:40 Americone Dream Makeover02:04 Future Of Late Night03:07 Josh Johnson Special Preview04:22 Trailer Clip Highlights05:05 Atsuko Okatsuka Food Collab06:35 Comedy Stock Market Picks07:48 Eloise Efthos New Hour09:22 NZ Fest Reviews And Amanda Knox, comedian Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac-a-daily-briefing-on-comedians-and-the-comedy-industry--4522158/support.Daily Comedy News is the number one comedy news podcast, delivering daily coverage of standup comedy, late night television, comedy specials, tours, and the business of comedy.COMEDY SURVIVOR in the facebook group.Contact John at John@thesharkdeck dot com For Uninterrupted Listening, use the Apple Podcast App and click the banner that says Uninterrupted Listening.  $4.99/month John's Substack about media is free.This is the animal sanctuary mentioned in the February 10 episode.

Johnny Mac covers the final episode of “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,” revisiting Colbert's July announcement that the season would be the last and questioning CBS's claim that the cancellation was purely financial amid Paramount's merger with Skydance and its $16 million settlement with Trump over a “60 Minutes” interview. It cites reports the show loses $40 million annually and argues CBS could have tried budget changes instead of cancellation. Using excerpts from an April Hollywood Reporter interview, Colbert recounts how he learned the news, discusses the $40 million figure, the collapsing broadcast model, and the possibility of mixed motives, and says he focused on finishing the show with jokes rather than anger. The host also speculates about a Taylor Tomlinson timeline, notes Colbert has been approached about future work, includes an Obama exchange about Colbert running for president, and mentions Kimmel and Fallon airing reruns in solidarity while The Washington Post reflects on late night's polarization in the Trump era. 00:24 Why CBS Canceled01:20 Colbert Learns News02:29 Money Model Debate03:12 Two Things True03:42 Tomlinson Timeline Theory05:57 Life After Late Night07:12 Ending On His Terms08:10 Colbert For President09:15 Late Night Solidarity09:33 Big Tent Era Ends10:13 Trump Changed Late Night10:53 Letterman Comparison11:45 Closing ThoughtsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac-a-daily-briefing-on-comedians-and-the-comedy-industry--4522158/support.Daily Comedy News is the number one comedy news podcast, delivering daily coverage of standup comedy, late night television, comedy specials, tours, and the business of comedy.COMEDY SURVIVOR in the facebook group.Contact John at John@thesharkdeck dot com For Uninterrupted Listening, use the Apple Podcast App and click the banner that says Uninterrupted Listening.  $4.99/month John's Substack about media is free.This is the animal sanctuary mentioned in the February 10 episode.

Johnny Mac covers Jason Zinoman's New York Times piece asking what is lost as CBS cancels The Late Show, arguing it ends not just Stephen Colbert's run but an institution with a tradition of emotional late-night farewells, noting The Late Show will outlast the Carson era of The Tonight Show and recalling the Letterman–Leno rivalry and Colbert's current-events counterprogramming versus Jimmy Fallon's lighter approach. Other items include Nikki Glaser announced as headliner for the University of Florida's Gator Growl on Friday, October 9, and Chelsea Handler on Howie Mandel's podcast criticizing modern dating while saying she prefers not being tethered to one person. Mac also reacts to a GQ profile of SNL's Marcelo Hernandez, cites Late Nighter odds on SNL Season 52 cast changes, and shares John McGinley's ideas and comments about the Scrubs revival, including a proposed Hugh Jackman gag and Dr. Cox's storyline.00:00 Colbert Show Ending00:45 Late Show Legacy02:06 Letterman Leno Rivalry03:17 Colbert Counterprogramming04:07 Nikki Glaser Gator Growl04:29 Chelsea Handler Dating05:17 Marcelo Hernandez in GQ06:51 SNL Season 52 Odds07:19 Scrubs Revival 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 is the number one comedy news podcast, delivering daily coverage of standup comedy, late night television, comedy specials, tours, and the business of comedy.COMEDY SURVIVOR in the facebook group.Contact John at John@thesharkdeck dot com For Uninterrupted Listening, use the Apple Podcast App and click the banner that says Uninterrupted Listening.  $4.99/month John's Substack about media is free.This is the animal sanctuary mentioned in the February 10 episode.

Johnny Mac covers comedy news including Netflix developing Grown Ups 3 with a script by Adam Sandler and Tim Herlihy and expected returns from David Spade, Rob Schneider, Kevin James and Chris Rock, with a Europe trip plot involving spreading a deceased friend's ashes. He mentions the visual-heavy trailer for Will Ferrell's golf comedy series The Hawk, Nick Kroll's new series A Hundred Percent with Sam Richardson, Jason Mantzoukas and Vanessa Bayer, and Wanda Sykes' Netflix special Legacy. Netflix also signed Mike Epps for two more specials after Delusional's strong performance. Trevor Noah announced a YouTube travel series, Trevor Noah's World Tour, and Mo Amer will host the 86th Peabody Awards. The episode highlights Stephen Colbert's comments on The Late Show ending, late-night host questions, his views on Trump and authoritarians, and that he's working on a Warner Bros. Lord of the Rings script. It also notes Shane Mauss on 800 Pound Gorilla's YouTube, the return of the ISH Edinburgh Comedy Awards in 2026 backed by James Corden, and a review and clip of New Zealand comedian Henry Yen. 00:17 Sandler Returns With Grown Ups 301:52 Will Ferrell Golf Series The Hawk02:51 Nick Kroll Series A Hundred Percent03:23 Wanda Sykes And Mike Epps Netflix04:31 YouTube Upfronts Trevor Noah Tour05:42 Mo Amer Hosts Peabody Awards06:08 Colbert Q And A With Hosts08:34 Why Colbert Show Ended10:25 Colbert Politics And Authoritarians11:22 Whats Next For Colbert12:21 Comedy Bits And Festival News13:18 Henry Yen Review And Clip1 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac-a-daily-briefing-on-comedians-and-the-comedy-industry--4522158/support.Daily Comedy News is the number one comedy news podcast, delivering daily coverage of standup comedy, late night television, comedy specials, tours, and the business of comedy.COMEDY SURVIVOR in the facebook group.Contact John at John@thesharkdeck dot com For Uninterrupted Listening, use the Apple Podcast App and click the banner that says Uninterrupted Listening.  $4.99/month John's Substack about media is free.This is the animal sanctuary mentioned in the February 10 episode.

Will Ferrell Hosts SNL, Paul McCartney Performs, and Late-Night ShakeupsJohnny Mac recaps a Saturday Night Live episode hosted by Will Ferrell with Paul McCartney as musical guest, including a Trump-and-“Jeffrey Epstein” cold open, a Chad Smith-as-Ferrell bit, the annual Jost/Che joke swap, and McCartney performing “Band on the Run” and “Coming Up,” with speculation around extended credits for executive producer Lorne Michaels. He covers Theo Von dismissing Joe Rogan's mental-health concerns, Jim Gaffigan releasing an audio version of his bourbon-themed set, and reports that Pete Davidson and Elise Hewitt split while focusing on their daughter Scotty Rose, alongside Davidson's real-estate sales. Other items include Triumph on Stavy's World, a rumor about Shane Gillis in a Drake video, a planned Weird Al Broadway musical, Strike Force Five ratings and podcast talk, David Letterman's comments on late-night's future, Brian Stack on writing at The Late Show/Conan, Jon Stewart criticizing Apple TV, and the BBC announcing new and returning comedy shows. 00:13 SNL Cold Open Recap01:06 Will Ferrell Host Bit01:49 Jost Che Joke Swap02:15 Paul McCartney Performances03:07 Lorne Michaels Farewell Hints03:41 Theo Von Rogan Concern04:11 Jim Gaffigan Bourbon Set04:24 Pete Davidson Split Details05:46 Triumph on Stavys World06:14 Drake Album Shane Gillis06:28 Weird Al Broadway Musical07:29 Strike Force Five Ratings09:03 Kimmel Summer Off Debate10:28 Letterman on Late Night Future11:36 Brian Stack on Writing14:31 Emmy Blotnick Release14:36 Jon Stewart vs Apple15:20 BBC Comedy Funding Fight15:56 BBC Comedy Festival Lineup16:24 Wrap Up and Sign OffBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac-a-daily-briefing-on-comedians-and-the-comedy-industry--4522158/support.Daily Comedy News is the number one comedy news podcast, delivering daily coverage of standup comedy, late night television, comedy specials, tours, and the business of comedy.COMEDY SURVIVOR in the facebook group.Contact John at John@thesharkdeck dot com For Uninterrupted Listening, use the Apple Podcast App and click the banner that says Uninterrupted Listening.  $4.99/month John's Substack about media is free.This is the animal sanctuary mentioned in the February 10 episode.

Johnny Mac reports Nikki Glaser said she has imposter syndrome while appearing on the Night of Too Many Stars lineup with major comics and actors, calling it a dream moment where she'd rather observe than insert herself. NBC canceled Jimmy Fallon's marketing-competition show On Brand after weak ratings and erratic scheduling, but ordered a Wordle-based game show executive produced by Fallon and hosted by Savannah Guthrie. Jimmy Kimmel will host a fifth season of Celebrity Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? on July 22. At Netflix Is a Joke, Jelly Roll asked audiences to put phones away during his stand-up debut, delivered self-deprecating jokes about nerves and weight loss, and later sang “Friends in Low Places,” with Andrew Schulz headlining and other comics appearing. Schulz announced Akaash Singh is leaving the Flagrant 2 podcast to focus on stand-up. The trailer for Kevin Hart's 72 Hours and Hulu's June 5 Hannah Berner special are noted, along with Carol Burnett reminiscing about learning slapstick and an interview with Toronto comedian Tyler Morrison about influences and pre-show habits.00:00 Nikki Glaser Imposter Syndrome00:51 Fallon Show Canceled01:36 Wordle Game Show Ordered02:16 Kimmel Hosts Millionaire02:41 Jelly Roll Standup Debut04:11 Akaash Leaves Flagrant04:35 Kevin Hart 72 Hours Trailer05:32 Hannah Berner Hulu Special07:12 Carol Burnett Slapstick Lessons08:13 Tyler Morrison Comedy Talk Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac-a-daily-briefing-on-comedians-and-the-comedy-industry--4522158/support.Daily Comedy News is the number one comedy news podcast, delivering daily coverage of standup comedy, late night television, comedy specials, tours, and the business of comedy.COMEDY SURVIVOR in the facebook group.Contact John at John@thesharkdeck dot com For Uninterrupted Listening, use the Apple Podcast App and click the banner that says Uninterrupted Listening.  $4.99/month John's Substack about media is free.This is the animal sanctuary mentioned in the February 10 episode.

Johnny Mac previews Saturday Night Live with host Will Ferrell and musical guest Paul McCartney amid speculation about whether Lorne Michaels is leaving, and discusses Chris Rock on the Fly on the Wall podcast saying he had “beef” with Tupac because they dated the same women, raising renewed interest due to Tupac's connection to Jada and her past claim that Rock once asked her out. He explores the possibility of Ringo Starr joining McCartney on SNL, citing their new duet “Home to Us,” and recounts Lorne's 1976 on-air offer to pay The Beatles $3,000 to reunite. Other updates include Jeff Ross saying Hart's roast could have been McCartney's, The Rolling Stones' upcoming album Foreign Tongues (out July 10) with McCartney among guests, Fallon bits with the band, Kevin Hart's Michelob ULTRA World Cup 2026 fan job, Ron Taylor's Netflix special status, Obama teasing an HBO Larry David project (June 26), renewals for The Paper and Reggie Dinkins, a Brett Goldstein Prime Video rom-com, and Jon Stewart drumming with Church and State. 00:20 Chris Rock Tupac Jada01:16 SNL Lorne Speculation01:29 Ferrell McCartney Cold Open02:39 Beatles Reunion Possibility04:14 McCartney Roast What If04:35 Stones New Album Conan05:28 Fallon Bit With Jagger06:15 Kevin Hart World Cup Job07:10 Ron Taylor Netflix Update08:27 Obama Produces Larry David09:06 TV Renewals New Shows10:01 Jon Stewart Plays Drums Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac-a-daily-briefing-on-comedians-and-the-comedy-industry--4522158/support.Daily Comedy News is the number one comedy news podcast, delivering daily coverage of standup comedy, late night television, comedy specials, tours, and the business of comedy.COMEDY SURVIVOR in the facebook group.Contact John at John@thesharkdeck dot com For Uninterrupted Listening, use the Apple Podcast App and click the banner that says Uninterrupted Listening.  $4.99/month John's Substack about media is free.This is the animal sanctuary mentioned in the February 10 episode.

Johnny Mac reacts emotionally to David Letterman's return to the Ed Sullivan Theater on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, calling it a welcome “homecoming” and playing edited clips. In the segment, Letterman and Colbert trade jokes about CBS, the theater renovation, the “Jimmies,” and trying to book the pope, while moving guys remove their chairs and the pair sit in the audience as Letterman shares memories of the show and stories about his mother, including a Norway trip and a blunt phone call about her will. They then go to the roof to reprise Letterman's old stunt by throwing “CBS property” (chairs, melons, and a commemorative cake) toward a CBS Eye target, ending with Letterman's pointed sign-off to CBS and Johnny Mac urging listeners to also check the regular 20-minute Friday episode. 00:39 Letterman Returns01:09 Cold Theater Banter03:23 Pope Talk04:18 Who Owns The Chairs05:02 Chairs Get Swiped05:32 Letterman Memories07:46 Roof Reveal08:16 Destroying CBS Property09:13 Target Practice10:34 Desk Chair Drop10:56 Melon Time11:54 Cake And Goodbye Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac-a-daily-briefing-on-comedians-and-the-comedy-industry--4522158/support.Daily Comedy News is the number one comedy news podcast, delivering daily coverage of standup comedy, late night television, comedy specials, tours, and the business of comedy.COMEDY SURVIVOR in the facebook group.Contact John at John@thesharkdeck dot com For Uninterrupted Listening, use the Apple Podcast App and click the banner that says Uninterrupted Listening.  $4.99/month John's Substack about media is free.This is the animal sanctuary mentioned in the February 10 episode.

Johnny Mac reports Conan O'Brien will host the 99th Oscars on March 14, 2027, noting muted social media reaction and quoting Disney TV Group president Craig Erwich praising Conan's “singular comedic voice.” He discusses a new Strike Force Five podcast where Stephen Colbert reflects on having only a few Late Show episodes left, uncertainty about future plans, and staff needing to vacate offices immediately after the finale; he also recounts guests he'd ban, guests he found attractive, and recent on-air kisses with Jimmy Fallon, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, and Pedro Pascal. CNN will air a flash doc, “The Last Laugh: Stephen Colbert.” On the Kevin Hart roast, Variety says Michael Che and others dropped out due to scheduling; Che criticizes differences in roast writing and highlights mostly white joke writers, while Lil Rel Howery condemns Tony Hinchcliffe's George Floyd joke. Johnny's Comedy Stock Market: buy Tony Hinchcliffe and Ian Karmel, hold Kevin Hart, sell Kam Patterson and Nikki Glaser. He closes with highlights from Flight of the Conchords' reunion show.00:19 Conan Hosts Oscars Again01:24 Strike Force Five Returns01:37 Colbert Finale Emotions03:22 Colbert's On Air Kissing Streak04:16 CNN Doc And Radar Shade05:05 Kimmel Summer Strategy06:09 Che On Kevin Hart Roast07:08 Cut Jokes And Controversy08:09 Haddish Ross And Howery React09:35 Comedy Stock Market Picks11:44 Flight Of The Conchords Reunion13:33 Subscribe And Sign Off14:06 Hip Hopopotamus ClipBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac-a-daily-briefing-on-comedians-and-the-comedy-industry--4522158/support.Daily Comedy News is the number one comedy news podcast, delivering daily coverage of standup comedy, late night television, comedy specials, tours, and the business of comedy.COMEDY SURVIVOR in the facebook group.Contact John at John@thesharkdeck dot com For Uninterrupted Listening, use the Apple Podcast App and click the banner that says Uninterrupted Listening.  $4.99/month John's Substack about media is free.This is the animal sanctuary mentioned in the February 10 episode.

Johnny Mac recaps Variety's interview with Jeff Ross about the Kevin Hart roast, including Ross's view that well-crafted jokes don't hurt, a surreal moment when he missed Hart's jab while stuck in a locked-bathroom scramble, and the only real tension arising when Katt Williams surprised Hart before Hart quickly turned it celebratory. Ross says nothing was off-limits, credits producer Casey Patterson for secrecy that preserves surprise, and notes live edits and the teleprompter operators' difficulty. Vulture argues Sheryl Underwood “won” by resetting the room's energy. Mac dismisses a Radar Online claim that ABC is reconsidering Jimmy Kimmel, then runs through Kimmel's and Seth Meyers' upfronts material and late-night industry jokes. He notes James Corden's Fox World Cup aftershow, Jason Zinoman's praise of John Mulaney and rising comics, and Heather Shaw's YouTube special release. 00:19 Jeff Ross Roast Chaos02:30 Crossing Lines and Sequencing03:55 Roast Production Secrets04:55 Who Should Get Roasted Next05:17 Sheryl Underwood Steals Show06:10 Kimmel Gossip and Upfronts09:34 Seth Meyers NBC Jabs11:10 James Corden World Cup Show12:45 NYT on Mulaney and Newcomers14:37 Heather Shaw Special and WrapBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac-a-daily-briefing-on-comedians-and-the-comedy-industry--4522158/support.Daily Comedy News is the number one comedy news podcast, delivering daily coverage of standup comedy, late night television, comedy specials, tours, and the business of comedy.COMEDY SURVIVOR in the facebook group.Contact John at John@thesharkdeck dot com For Uninterrupted Listening, use the Apple Podcast App and click the banner that says Uninterrupted Listening.  $4.99/month John's Substack about media is free.This is the animal sanctuary mentioned in the February 10 episode.

Johnny Mac covers cut jokes from the Roast of Kevin Hart shared by Variety via writer Madison Sinclair, including material about Draymond Green, Lizzo, Shane Gillis, Tony Hinchcliffe, Chelsea Handler, and Hart himself, then notes online backlash, including Blake Neff's comments on Pete Davidson's Charlie Kirk-related joke and TMZ reporting George Floyd's family and friends' anger at Hinchcliffe's Floyd joke. Sheryl Underwood defends roast-context language as having different rules. Mac then recaps Strike Force Five (Meyers, Kimmel, Fallon, Oliver, Colbert) appearing on Colbert to defend late night's relevance, trading jokes and discussing audiences across TV and YouTube; a new Strike Force Five podcast episode benefits World Central Kitchen. In gossip, Carrie Underwood denies any beef with Nikki Glaser. Also: Kevin Hart signs a Netflix action-comedy with McG plus another Netflix film “72 Hours” (July 24) 00:23 Cut Roast Jokes03:31 Roast Backlash04:57 Strike Force Five06:21 Late Night Banter08:09 Gossip Corner 08:37 Carrie Underwood vs Nikki Glaser Rumor09:16 Kevin Hart New Movies10:00 Larry the Cable Guy Show10:42 Ad Free PlugBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac-a-daily-briefing-on-comedians-and-the-comedy-industry--4522158/support.Daily Comedy News is the number one comedy news podcast, delivering daily coverage of standup comedy, late night television, comedy specials, tours, and the business of comedy.COMEDY SURVIVOR in the facebook group.Contact John at John@thesharkdeck dot com For Uninterrupted Listening, use the Apple Podcast App and click the banner that says Uninterrupted Listening.  $4.99/month John's Substack about media is free.This is the animal sanctuary mentioned in the February 10 episode.

Johnny Mac delivers daily comedy news, leading with John Mulaney's Night of Too Many Stars set featuring sobriety jokes and an extended impression of RFK Jr., while a report calls out Matt Rife for homophobic material. The benefit also included a celebrity band, The Very White Stripes (Conan O'Brien, Jon Stewart, Jimmy Kimmel, and Abby Romeo), plus appearances by Bill Burr, Steve Carell, Nikki Glaser, Tiffany Haddish, Sarah Silverman, Ali Wong, and others. Mac notes little coverage of Dave Chappelle's Netflix Is a Joke shows, and mentions Pete Davidson taping his Netflix show with Mulaney. He previews Josh Johnson's HBO special (May 22) and Dan Soder's first Netflix special taping (June 13). He critiques the Kevin Hart roast's lack of star power, recaps Katt Williams, Tony Hinchcliffe, The Rock, and Chelsea Handler–Shane Gillis moments, and adds quick items on Nish Kumar, Ricky Gervais' animated Alley Cats (Aug 7), and Bill Bailey praising King Charles' wit. 00:16 Mulaney Does RFK Jr02:41 Night of Too Many Stars Recap03:44 Chappelle Shows Missing03:56 Pete Davidson Show Tape04:08 New Specials and Taping05:13 Roast Star Power Debate06:00 Katt Williams Roast Set06:55 Roast Jokes and Feud08:05 Tony and Pete Controversy08:58 Chelsea and Shane Clash10:01 More Comedy Headlines10:53 Wrap Up and Sign OffBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac-a-daily-briefing-on-comedians-and-the-comedy-industry--4522158/support.Daily Comedy News is the number one comedy news podcast, delivering daily coverage of standup comedy, late night television, comedy specials, tours, and the business of comedy.COMEDY SURVIVOR in the facebook group.Contact John at John@thesharkdeck dot com For Uninterrupted Listening, use the Apple Podcast App and click the banner that says Uninterrupted Listening.  $4.99/month John's Substack about media is free.This is the animal sanctuary mentioned in the February 10 episode.

Well, it looks like we now know why Netflix never promoted who was on the lineup for the Roast of Kevin HaryJohnny Mac stops watching The Roast of Kevin Hart around 9 PM during Lizzo, saying the first hour felt low-energy and poorly structured despite moments from host Shane Gillis, Tom Brady, Jeff Ross, Naim Wynn, and a long set from Chelsea Handler, and he notes the lack of bigger surprise guests.A curiously times Bloomberg piece ahead of the roast about chaos at Kevin Hart's media company HartBeat, including layoffs, acquisitions, departures, and employee concerns after Hart licensed his name to Authentic Brands Group.Moving on, Mac previews Stephen Colbert's episode reuniting Strike Force Five and notes David Letterman will guest May 14. Other items include thoughts on Bruce Hornsby's Indigo Park, a donkey charity naming a foal “Gervais” after Ricky Gervais' donation, top comedy tours led by Matt Rife, Just for Laughs additions, SNL UK renewed, Diane Morgan's BBC comedy Ann Droid, James Austin Johnson tour dates, Emily Catalano viral clip, Fox renewals/cancellations, Boston Fringe, and Netflix comedy exec Robbie Praw on changing stand-up showcase strategy and predicting a return of comedy movies.00:00 Roastof Kevin Hart00:40 Shane Gillis Opens02:04 Kevin Hart Hype02:46 Tom Brady Surprise03:57 Jeff Ross Arrives04:53 Chelsea and Lizzo Exit05:31 HartBeat Chaos Report06:48 Strike Force Five07:26 Music and Donkey News09:28 Touring and Festivals11:08 SNL UK and Diane Morgan14:31 Gossip Corner and TV Renewals16:37 Netflix Comedy Strategy Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac-a-daily-briefing-on-comedians-and-the-comedy-industry--4522158/support.Daily Comedy News is the number one comedy news podcast, delivering daily coverage of standup comedy, late night television, comedy specials, tours, and the business of comedy.COMEDY SURVIVOR in the facebook group.Contact John at John@thesharkdeck dot com For Uninterrupted Listening, use the Apple Podcast App and click the banner that says Uninterrupted Listening.  $4.99/month John's Substack about media is free.This is the animal sanctuary mentioned in the February 10 episode.

Johnny Mac previews the Netflix Is a Joke roast of Kevin Hart (hosted by Shane Gillis) airing live Friday, noting Netflix hasn't announced roasters and speculating about possible names while quoting Netflix executives on choosing Hart and discussing Funny AF as a discovery vehicle. He recaps the Funny AF winner Ron Taylor's Vulture interview, covering his surprise at winning, follower growth, material and time-management issues, strategy shifts for live public voting, and plans to build an hour after winning. He highlights Angela Johnson's new special “Ugly Baby,” including her approach to family-related jokes, and reports Sinbad's return to performing after his 2020 stroke. In “Gossip corner,” he cites a Naughty But Nice report about Jimmy Fallon's odd Miami Grand Prix behavior and shares a past Sirius clip anecdote. He lists festival shows including Marcelo Hernandez at the Hollywood Bowl, Nate Bargatze, and Flight of the Conchords, and ends with a Mother's Day note. 00:16 Kevin Hart Roast Speculation01:00 Netflix Explains The Roast02:02 Funny AF And Discovery02:49 Ron Taylor Wins Funny AF04:32 Strategy For Live Voting05:18 Building A New Hour05:47 Angela Johnson Ugly Baby06:51 Sinbad Returns To Stage07:21 Gossip Corner Jimmy Fallon09:22 Festival Schedule Rundown09:43 Marcello Hernandez Hollywood Bowl Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac-a-daily-briefing-on-comedians-and-the-comedy-industry--4522158/support.Daily Comedy News is the number one comedy news podcast, delivering daily coverage of standup comedy, late night television, comedy specials, tours, and the business of comedy.COMEDY SURVIVOR in the facebook group.Contact John at John@thesharkdeck dot com For Uninterrupted Listening, use the Apple Podcast App and click the banner that says Uninterrupted Listening.  $4.99/month John's Substack about media is free.This is the animal sanctuary mentioned in the February 10 episode.

Johnny Mac reports on David Letterman appearing on Bill Simmons' podcast and Page Six's account of Dave Chappelle's Hollywood Palladium Netflix taping, noting even collaborator Stan Lathan didn't know the material as Chappelle tested sets in New York and Chicago. He discusses a star-studded comedy brunch at Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos' home shared by impressionist Matt Friend, plus James Adomian's Threads jab at Friend. The Hollywood Reporter and Vanity Fair weigh in on Louis C.K.'s return to Netflix, including quotes and observations about the audience. He recaps the Hilarity for Charity benefit hosted by Seth Rogen with sets from Jon Stewart, Sarah Silverman, Nick Kroll and others, including jokes about Kanye West, RFK Jr., and Russell Brand. He highlights Netflix Is A Joke's Pee-Wee Herman tribute and shares a SiriusXM story about a scrapped Pee-wee promotion. Gossip Corner covers Akilah Hughes' claims about Keegan-Michael Key's wife (which TMZ disputes), Wayne Brady calling Bill Maher racist, and Amy Schumer's new Central Park-view home, plus late-night Spirit Airlines jokes and a rundown of Netflix Is A Joke weekend shows. 00:28 Letterman on Simmons00:47 Chappelle Palladium Mystery01:25 Matt Friend Brunch Backlash03:21 Louis CK Returns Again05:11 Greek Theater Benefit Highlights07:26 Pee Wee Tribute Recap08:19 Johnny Mac Pee Wee Story10:00 Gossip Corner Begins10:10 Akilah Hughes TMZ Drama11:24 Wayne Brady vs Maher11:54 Amy Schumer New Home12:35 Late Night Spirit Jokes13:04 Netflix Is A Joke Schedule Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac-a-daily-briefing-on-comedians-and-the-comedy-industry--4522158/support.Daily Comedy News is the number one comedy news podcast, delivering daily coverage of standup comedy, late night television, comedy specials, tours, and the business of comedy.COMEDY SURVIVOR in the facebook group.Contact John at John@thesharkdeck dot com For Uninterrupted Listening, use the Apple Podcast App and click the banner that says Uninterrupted Listening.  $4.99/month John's Substack about media is free.This is the animal sanctuary mentioned in the February 10 episode.

Johnny Mac recaps a busy comedy week: Jimmy Kimmel interviews John Mulaney, joking about Stephen Colbert leaving TV and Mulaney having lived in Kimmel's guesthouse. Mulaney also appears on David Letterman's This Better Be Funny, featuring Paul Shaffer (standing ovation), news of Letterman executive producing a Shaffer documentary, and Letterman's career retrospective including a Richard Pryor compliment; Mulaney discusses family, projects, and praises Robbie Hoffman as a fearless original, while giving a noncommittal update on his Netflix talk show and calling the new Michael Jackson movie “stupid and bad.” Kevin Hart's Netflix competition Funny AF crowns Detroit comic Ron Taylor, who wins a Netflix special titled Elevate. Dave Chappelle on Michelle Obama's podcast defends comedy-room context for controversial jokes. The episode also covers Louis C.K. themes, Netflix festival strategy, “comedy stock market” picks, and highlights Netflix Is A Joke festival shows plus mystery around the Roast of Kevin Hart lineup. 00:21 Kimmel and Mulaney Bit02:15 Letterman Show Recap05:01 Robbie Hoffman Talk06:36 Mulaney Talk Show Future07:23 Funny AF Finals Winner08:56 Nikki Glaser Roast Debate10:52 Chappelle on Obama Podcast13:35 Louis CK New Material14:28 Comedy Stock Market Picks16:07 Netflix Festival Insights18:05 Festival Tonight Guide19:54 Roast of Kevin Hart Mystery20:37 Wrap Up and KnicksBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac-a-daily-briefing-on-comedians-and-the-comedy-industry--4522158/support.Daily Comedy News is the number one comedy news podcast, delivering daily coverage of standup comedy, late night television, comedy specials, tours, and the business of comedy.COMEDY SURVIVOR in the facebook group.Contact John at John@thesharkdeck dot com For Uninterrupted Listening, use the Apple Podcast App and click the banner that says Uninterrupted Listening.  $4.99/month John's Substack about media is free.This is the animal sanctuary mentioned in the February 10 episode.

Johnny Mac's Daily Comedy News covers David Letterman's New York Times interview about the Late Show ending, where he mocks the Ellisons, questions what happened to Stephen Colbert, and calls CBS/Skydance “lying weasels” despite CBS saying it was “unequivocally a financial decision,” while also discussing Byron Allen's Comics Unleashed as a sign of network TV's shift. The episode reports Louis C.K.'s Netflix festival set at the Hollywood Bowl, his material, standing ovation, lack of addressing misconduct he previously admitted to, and a Decider critique of Netflix and the media's framing. It notes Dave Chappelle bringing Kanye West onstage at The Comedy Store, uncertainty around the Roast of Kevin Hart lineup, Zach Galifianakis criticizing podcasters who don't challenge Trump, a Schultz/Charlamagne debate, and festival spotlights including Night of Too Many Stars, Kill Tony, and multiple LA shows. 00:17 Letterman on Colbert Ending03:13 Louis CK Netflix Festival Standing Ovation05:09 Culture Critique and Media07:09 Chappelle Brings Out Kanye07:38 Kevin Hart Roast Updates09:14 Andrew Shulz and Trump Podcasts11:16 More News and Listening Picks12:19 Netflix Festival Show Guide15:21 Thursday Lineup at Netflix festBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac-a-daily-briefing-on-comedians-and-the-comedy-industry--4522158/support.Daily Comedy News is the number one comedy news podcast, delivering daily coverage of standup comedy, late night television, comedy specials, tours, and the business of comedy.COMEDY SURVIVOR in the facebook group.Contact John at John@thesharkdeck dot com For Uninterrupted Listening, use the Apple Podcast App and click the banner that says Uninterrupted Listening.  $4.99/month John's Substack about media is free.This is the animal sanctuary mentioned in the February 10 episode.

Johnny Mac delivers Daily Comedy News, noting Tom Segura's three-night run at Acme Comedy Club in Minneapolis (Aug. 27–29) and speculating it may be for workshopping or recording. Nikki Glaser tells Kara Swisher she avoids private jets, calling them a waste and fearing public backlash. Kevin Hart on Alex Cooper's podcast draws criticism for a Timothée Chalamet remark, jokes about Elon Musk, Nick Cannon, Bruno Mars, and Machine Gun Kelly, and promotes The Roast of Kevin Hart airing on Netflix on Mother's Day night (May 10) while discussing his brand and love of roasting. Variety highlights the Marcelo Hernandez Show as a Spanish-language comedy showcase, with Netflix's Robbie Praw describing comedy as a global export via Netflix. Bob Odenkirk predicts “manosphere comedy” will dissipate and says audiences mistake performance for sincerity. Rob Schneider and Dr. Phil discuss comedy, free speech, and costs. Jim Breuer references “I did that” gas pump stickers. Ophira Eisenberg announces her Veeps special May 15. Mac critiques a Lisa Ann Walter trailer, mentions Celebrity Traitors UK comedians, previews IKEA Wars at Sydney Comedy Festival, and lists Netflix Is A Joke festival shows including newly added Flight of the Conchords.00:19 Tom Segura Club Dates00:44 Nikki Glaser Private Flights01:21 Kevin Hart Podcast Stir02:51 Netflix Comedy Goes Global03:31 Odenkirk On Manosphere04:26 Rob Schneider Free Speech05:07 Jim Breuer Gas Stickers06:14 New Specials Announced06:45 Hulu Special Trailer Roast08:30 Celebrity Traitors And Survivor09:54 IKEA Wars In Sydney11:16 Netflix Festival Lineup Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac-a-daily-briefing-on-comedians-and-the-comedy-industry--4522158/support.Daily Comedy News is the number one comedy news podcast, delivering daily coverage of standup comedy, late night television, comedy specials, tours, and the business of comedy.COMEDY SURVIVOR in the facebook group.Contact John at John@thesharkdeck dot com For Uninterrupted Listening, use the Apple Podcast App and click the banner that says Uninterrupted Listening.  $4.99/month John's Substack about media is free.This is the animal sanctuary mentioned in the February 10 episode.

Johnny Mac delivers Daily Comedy News, led by Robert Smigel's new weekly podcast, “Humor Me with Robert Smigel and Friends,” premiering May 8, featuring guests including David Letterman, Bob Odenkirk, Ellie Kemper, Jim Gaffigan, and others helping people make real-life tasks funnier. Netflix sets Tom Segura's “Bad Thoughts” season two for May 24 (six episodes). Variety interviews Netflix Is A Joke organizers Robbie Praw and Tracy Podesca, teasing festival highlights (Pee-wee Herman celebration; Larry David with Jerry Seinfeld), noting success with “The Pete Davidson Show,” saying there's no current talk of another season of John Mulaney's “Everybody's Live,” and hyping the Kevin Hart roast hosted by Shane Gillis. Praw addresses booking Louis C.K. this summer. Louis C.K. discusses India vs. New York poverty on Jim Norton's podcast. Alex Jones attacks Tim Heidecker amid an Infowars-related court ruling; another hearing is set for May 28. Additional items include reports of King Charles' jokes being tightly written, LA festival show picks, and Eugene Merman's YouTube premiere of “Here Comes the Whimsy.”00:18 Smigel Podcast Launch02:04 Segura Bad Thoughts Return02:30 Netflix Is A Joke Insider Talk04:08 Roast Debate Kevin Hart06:57 Louis C.K. Netflix Backlash08:49 Louis C.K. India Clip10:53 Alex Jones vs Heidecker12:33 King Charles Joke Writers13:08 Festival Picks LA Schedule15:23 Eugene Merman New Special16:10 Wrap Up And Sign OffBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac-a-daily-briefing-on-comedians-and-the-comedy-industry--4522158/support.Daily Comedy News is the number one comedy news podcast, delivering daily coverage of standup comedy, late night television, comedy specials, tours, and the business of comedy.COMEDY SURVIVOR in the facebook group.Contact John at John@thesharkdeck dot com For Uninterrupted Listening, use the Apple Podcast App and click the banner that says Uninterrupted Listening.  $4.99/month John's Substack about media is free.This is the animal sanctuary mentioned in the February 10 episode.

Johnny Mac previews the Netflix Is a Joke Comedy Festival launching in Los Angeles, citing LA Times coverage and Netflix comedy head Tracy Pakosta on assembling talent; the festival is shortened to one week, runs through Sunday, and features 350 shows. Comics including Iliza Schlesinger, Sheng Wang, and Atsuko Okatsuka discuss the festival's diversity, smaller rooms, and career growth; Netflix also addresses booking Louis C.K. and a future special, and Okatsuka plans to shoot her next special in LA later this year. The episode highlights recommended shows (e.g., Ralph Barbosa, Mike Ward, Timmy No Breaks) and a personal scan of the schedule (including Shane Gillis & Friends at the Hollywood Bowl). Deon Cole critiques excessive crowd work and describes increased confidence in joke success. It notes Kevin Hart's Funny AF Live semifinals on Netflix and LAist comments praising LA's stand-up scene, then runs late-night jokes about King Charles, reports Rob Schneider's open letter urging ABC/Disney to fire Jimmy Kimmel, and mentions Scrubs being renewed for another limited season. 00:18 Netflix Is a Joke Begins01:37 Festival Voices and Debate02:54 LA Times Picks Tonight04:04 Monday Festival Schedule Rundown06:25 Deon Cole on Crowd Work07:32 Kevin Hart Funny AF Clip09:02 LAist Says LA Wins11:08 Late Night King Charles Jokes12:34 Rob Schneider vs Kimmel13:57 Scrubs Renewed  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac-a-daily-briefing-on-comedians-and-the-comedy-industry--4522158/support.Daily Comedy News is the number one comedy news podcast, delivering daily coverage of standup comedy, late night television, comedy specials, tours, and the business of comedy.COMEDY SURVIVOR in the facebook group.Contact John at John@thesharkdeck dot com For Uninterrupted Listening, use the Apple Podcast App and click the banner that says Uninterrupted Listening.  $4.99/month John's Substack about media is free.This is the animal sanctuary mentioned in the February 10 episode.

Johnny Mac's Daily Comedy News covers Cultured magazine's Cultured 100 profile of SNL's Marcello Hernandez, including his reflections with interviewer Jamie Foxx on anxiety after filming his Netflix special  and Hernandez's influences (Eddie Murphy, Jerry Seinfeld, Richard Pryor). The episode discusses a New York Times profile in which Stephen Colbert says CBS sought a longer renewal but he chose a three-year extension in 2023; Mac notes Colbert's reported $15M salary. Conan O'Brien is spotted in Amsterdam filming Conan O'Brien Must Go and says the show prioritizes absurd situations over education. Nikki Glaser tells Kara Swisher she was embarrassed by headlines about being open to her boyfriend sleeping with other women. Esquire profiles Michael Cruz Kayne's grief-comedy show Sorry for Your Loss. Additional items include an Interview magazine Q&A with Veronica, reviews of Morgan Neville's Lorne Michaels documentary, and Netflix Is a Joke Festival's “Short List” showcase lineup.00:18 Marcello Hernandez Spotlight02:10 Colbert Contract Talk03:12 Conan Must Go Amsterdam04:22 Nikki Glaser embarrassed05:18 Grief Comedy Special06:50 Veronica On SNL Life07:38 Lorne Michaels Doc Reviews09:52 Netflix Is A Joke Shortlist Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac-a-daily-briefing-on-comedians-and-the-comedy-industry--4522158/support.Daily Comedy News is the number one comedy news podcast, delivering daily coverage of standup comedy, late night television, comedy specials, tours, and the business of comedy.COMEDY SURVIVOR in the facebook group.Contact John at John@thesharkdeck dot com For Uninterrupted Listening, use the Apple Podcast App and click the banner that says Uninterrupted Listening.  $4.99/month John's Substack about media is free.This is the animal sanctuary mentioned in the February 10 episode.

Johnny Mac delivers a Derby Day comedy news briefing highlighting comedian Catherine Blandford's early comedy start at the University of South Carolina, a Derby story involving her roommate's arrest, and her rise after a 2022 viral joke that led to opening for David Spade, moving to LA, becoming a regular at the Improv and Laugh Factory, and planning two specials this year. The episode includes comments from comedian Max Amini on cultural change in Iran, his path into comedy, and how social media helped his popularity. A review of Hannibal Buress' Charlottesville show notes political material and sparing onstage audiovisual elements. Jeff Dunham discusses his Discovery series The Cars That Drove Us and how shifting audience reactions affect comedy. Updates include Ismo partnering with ICS Nordic, 800 Pound Gorilla launching Gorilla Comedy Plus May 5, Roy Wood Jr., Amber Ruffin, and Michael Ian Black hosting Emmy ceremonies, and the Maria Bamford documentary Paralyzed by Hope.00:18 Catherine Blandford Story00:45 Lanford Comedy Breakout01:27 Max Amini on Iran03:12 Hannibal Buress Review04:23 Jeff Dunham Car Show05:12 Dunham on Cancel Culture05:41 Survivor Clip Detour07:12 Dunham Comedy Mechanics08:17 Ismo New Partnership08:39 Gorilla Comedy Plus Launch09:08 Emmy Hosts Announced09:44 Maria Bamford Documentary Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac-a-daily-briefing-on-comedians-and-the-comedy-industry--4522158/support.Daily Comedy News is the number one comedy news podcast, delivering daily coverage of standup comedy, late night television, comedy specials, tours, and the business of comedy.COMEDY SURVIVOR in the facebook group.Contact John at John@thesharkdeck dot com For Uninterrupted Listening, use the Apple Podcast App and click the banner that says Uninterrupted Listening.  $4.99/month John's Substack about media is free.This is the animal sanctuary mentioned in the February 10 episode.

Johnny Mac delivers a daily comedy news briefing, led by Colin Jost on the SmartLess podcast saying reports about the Pete Davidson ferry being a money pit are wrong, claiming events have already recouped their investment; he describes potential uses as an event/entertainment venue, docking challenges, and ideas like a middle-class swim-club concept and a seasonal Miami move. Tim Heidecker tells The Hollywood Reporter about getting involved with the Infowars situation and wanting it to become a home for curated, funded comedy creativity. Robbie Hoffman discusses relationship dynamics and splurging when traveling with her wife Gabby. The episode recaps jokes about King Charles's U.S. visit (Kimmel, plus Charles's own line), notes Adam Carolla and Ted Cruz defending Kimmel, and shares a New York Times detail on Colbert leaning back into politics. Johnny's “comedy stock market” issues festival buys (Atsuko Okatsuka, Dave Chappelle, Flight of the Conchords, King Charles), plus items on Jenny Zigrino's History Tonight, Caleb Hearon, and New Zealand Comedy Festival picks. 00:26 Jost Davidson Ferry Update01:54 Tim Heidecker Takes Infowars02:45 Robbie Hoffman Relationship Bits03:17 King Charles Visit Kimmel Jokes06:02 Kimmel Backlash Defenders06:38 Colbert Politics Pivot07:31 Josh Johnson Ballroom Jokes08:00 Comedy Stock Market Picks09:42 King Charles Funny Clip10:39 History Tonight Drag King George11:59 Cultured 100 Caleb Hearon12:37 New Zealand Comedy Fest Recs Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac-a-daily-briefing-on-comedians-and-the-comedy-industry--4522158/support.Daily Comedy News is the number one comedy news podcast, delivering daily coverage of standup comedy, late night television, comedy specials, tours, and the business of comedy.COMEDY SURVIVOR in the facebook group.Contact John at John@thesharkdeck dot com For Uninterrupted Listening, use the Apple Podcast App and click the banner that says Uninterrupted Listening.  $4.99/month John's Substack about media is free.This is the animal sanctuary mentioned in the February 10 episode.

Johnny Mac recaps comedy news, highlighting a feisty Bill Maher podcast conversation with David Cross that clashes over transgender politics, “the loony left,” and electability, plus a separate dispute about NYC mayor Zohran Mamdani and tenant official CEA Weaver, whose past quotes Maher cites. Cross laughs at Maher's claim of being “soft-canceled,” including not receiving Emmys. Dave Chappelle is added to Netflix Is a Joke with three Hollywood Palladium shows May 7–9. Craig Ferguson announces CNN's American on Purpose for the U.S. 250 anniversary. Kevin Hart's Netflix film 72 Hours premieres July 24 with Ben Marshall, Cam Patterson, and Marcelo Hernandez. Ted Lasso season 4 debuts Aug. 5. Jermaine Clement's Hulu series Alice and Steve premieres June 8. Pete Davidson cuts his Westchester home price as the Staten Island Ferry may become an artificial reef. NYC's Paragon Comedy Festival runs through May 2. Ben Gleib launches YouTube late-night show Goodnight May 28, and Mack suggests John Mulaney isn't taping during Netflix fest, implying his show is dead.00:21 Cross vs Maher Clash02:20 NYC Mayor Communist Talk03:06 Soft Canceling  03:58 Chappelle Joins Netflix Fest04:11 Craig Ferguson CNN Series04:44 Kevin Hart 72 Hours06:07 Ted Lasso Season Four07:01 Jemaine Clement New Hulu07:42 Pete Davidson Money Moves09:02 Paragon Comedy Festival09:47 YouTube Late Night Launch11:42 Mulaney Show Speculation Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac-a-daily-briefing-on-comedians-and-the-comedy-industry--4522158/support.Daily Comedy News is the number one comedy news podcast, delivering daily coverage of standup comedy, late night television, comedy specials, tours, and the business of comedy.COMEDY SURVIVOR in the facebook group.Contact John at John@thesharkdeck dot com For Uninterrupted Listening, use the Apple Podcast App and click the banner that says Uninterrupted Listening.  $4.99/month John's Substack about media is free.This is the animal sanctuary mentioned in the February 10 episode.

Johnny Mac covers backlash to Jimmy Kimmel after a resurfaced joke about Melania Trump was recontextualized following an incident at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, prompting statements from Melania's account and the President demanding ABC/Disney fire Kimmel; Mac explains he tried to remove the clip from his show but it accidentally remained. Kimmel responds on-air, and other comics (including Jimmy Fallon, Greg Gutfeld, and Triumph the Insult Comic Dog) add jokes; George Clooney comments on dangerous rhetoric, and reports mention the FCC may launch an early review of ABC's broadcast licenses. Other news: King Charles reacts to Matt Friend's impression; Stavros Halkias breaks his arm and postpones his Baltimore special taping; Tom Segura nearly booked Garth Brooks amid the “where are the bodies” meme; Fox's Red Seat Ventures partners with Kill Tony; Laugh Factory launches comedian trading cards; Trevor Noah captains a South African comedy team for a September festival; Seth Meyers and John Oliver extend Beacon Theater dates; and Anjelah Johnson's “Ugly Baby” special hits YouTube May 10.00:00 Kimmel Controversy Begins03:29 Kimmel Responds On Air04:15 Other Comics Weigh In06:05 FCC Review Rumblings06:24 King Charles Roasts Matt Friend07:16 Stavros Halkias Injury Update08:15 Segura And Garth Brooks09:25 Kill Tony Goes Corporate10:39 Laugh Factory Trading Cards11:46 Trevor Noah Comedy Festival12:36 Jon Oliver Seth Meyers Beacon Theater Residency12:56 Angela Johnson New Special Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac-a-daily-briefing-on-comedians-and-the-comedy-industry--4522158/support.Daily Comedy News is the number one comedy news podcast, delivering daily coverage of standup comedy, late night television, comedy specials, tours, and the business of comedy.COMEDY SURVIVOR in the facebook group.Contact John at John@thesharkdeck dot com For Uninterrupted Listening, use the Apple Podcast App and click the banner that says Uninterrupted Listening.  $4.99/month John's Substack about media is free.This is the animal sanctuary mentioned in the February 10 episode.

Nikki Glaser joked about Leonardo DiCaprio's girlfriends at the 2026 Golden Globes, told Jimmy Fallon she sends flowers to joke targets, and said DiCaprio replied with three baskets of pasta. Conan O'Brien riffed about buying late-night NBC airtime, then joked about launching a syndicated daytime talk show; Jeff Ross confirmed a past, previously unreported meeting for a 30-minute daytime pitch. Mac plays a CNN “America Laughs” clip of Matt Friend that he says bombs, then contrasts it with a Mateo Lane clip trashing a 2019 Springfield, Massachusetts club; MGM Springfield and the mayor declined comment. He discusses Netflix Is a Joke Festival emails promoting free popup tickets amid reports of slow sales and checks ticket availability/prices for several shows. Other items: a Defector review of a boring, politically tinged Rob Schneider set; David Cross says he won't do more Alvin and the Chipmunks films; Lisa Lau's debut special; Emil Joaquin's upcoming Netflix special; a Portland dog-based dating show; and WABE's interview with Funny AF contestant Daniel Llano. 00:28 Nikki Glaser and DiCaprio01:32 Conan Daytime Talk Idea03:04 Matt Friend Bombing Clip05:18 Mateo Lane Springfield Rant07:40 Netflix Is a Joke Tickets10:03 Rob Schneider Show Review13:14 David Cross Chipmunks Drama14:21 Comedy Specials and Updates15:01 Portland Dog Dating Show15:54 Kevin Hart Competition WrapBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac-a-daily-briefing-on-comedians-and-the-comedy-industry--4522158/support.Daily Comedy News is the number one comedy news podcast, delivering daily coverage of standup comedy, late night television, comedy specials, tours, and the business of comedy.COMEDY SURVIVOR in the facebook group.Contact John at John@thesharkdeck dot com For Uninterrupted Listening, use the Apple Podcast App and click the banner that says Uninterrupted Listening.  $4.99/month John's Substack about media is free.This is the animal sanctuary mentioned in the February 10 episode.

Johnny Mac covers comedy news including Nikki Glaser hosting American Idol's “Taylor Swift Night” and discussing, on Good Morning America, how she'd have to adapt to host the Oscars compared with the Golden Globes. Bobby Lee and Andrew Santino wrapped a 10-episode unscripted series, The Bad Game Show, inspired by Bad Friends and produced for digital distribution with brand-partnership revenue. Jimmy Fallon faced backlash for designing a Survivor 50 challenge that led to contestant Christian voting himself off; Fallon apologized on The Tonight Show and had Christian on as a guest. Other items: Shane Gillis appeared with Flyers mascot Gritty before an NHL playoff game; Patton Oswalt and current wife Meredith Salinger responded to criticism over his post honoring his late wife; Tim Ecker becomes the new on-camera face of the Onion-run Infowars; a report on Josh Johnson's college set; TMZ notes accusations involving Jelly Roll and Nicole Arbor; the Guardian reports Russell Brand's comments and allegations; Ben Affleck and Matt Damon receive a Robin Williams legacy award; New Zealand Spy premieres with Bret McKenzie; Chris O'Dowd joins Bill Burr in Bender. 00:17 Nikki Glaser Oscars?01:45 Bad Friends Game Show02:23 Fallon Survivor Backlash03:47 Shane Gillis NHL Hype04:03 Patton Oswalt Tribute Debate04:39 Onion Takes Infowars06:50 Josh Johnson Campus Set08:06 Jelly Roll Nicole Arbor Feud09:31 Russell Brand Allegations11:22 Robin Williams Legacy Award11:44 New Zealand Spy Preview12:28 Burr O'Dowd Film Bender1 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac-a-daily-briefing-on-comedians-and-the-comedy-industry--4522158/support.Daily Comedy News is the number one comedy news podcast, delivering daily coverage of standup comedy, late night television, comedy specials, tours, and the business of comedy.COMEDY SURVIVOR in the facebook group.Contact John at John@thesharkdeck dot com For Uninterrupted Listening, use the Apple Podcast App and click the banner that says Uninterrupted Listening.  $4.99/month John's Substack about media is free.This is the animal sanctuary mentioned in the February 10 episode.

Johnny Mac covers comedy industry news, focusing first on Nikki Glaser hosting the Time 100 event and questioning whether she bombed, noting the crowd wasn't mic'd well and suggesting a “cool Hollywood” room may have been reluctant to laugh; he plays a trimmed clip of her monologue, including jokes about publicists, the list, Victoria Beckham, and Gayle King/Katy Perry. He also shares awkward clips from Glaser on Kelly Ripa where her short skirt is mentioned and they discuss her Time cover. Deadline's ongoing reporting on Netflix Is a Joke frames the festival as “haves and have-nots,” citing many big names (Shane Gillis, Louis C.K., John Mulaney, Katt Williams, Nate Bargatze, Seinfeld/Leanne Morgan, Jim Gaffigan) with unsold tickets while smaller buzzy comics sell out smaller venues. Mac reviews Kevin Hart's “Funny AF” competition format and discusses “Emperor of Rome syndrome,” then briefly praises Ramy Youssef's special and quotes Ramy and David Cross on crafting sets and not catering to algorithms. Gossip items include a Giants manager attending Dave Chappelle at The Punchline and Chappelle commissioning a beeswax sculpture, plus Patton Oswalt voicing Stephen King's upcoming Talisman-trilogy audiobook.00:23 Nikki Glaser Bombing01:05 Time 100 Monologue03:40 Kelly Ripa Awkwardness05:25 Netflix Is a Joke Sales06:56 Kevin Hart Competition08:47 Ramy Youssef Special10:00 David Cross Approach10:54 Gossip Corner Chappelle12:16 Chappelle Art Find12:40 Patton Oswalt Audiobook13:08 Wrap Up TomorrowBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac-a-daily-briefing-on-comedians-and-the-comedy-industry--4522158/support.Daily Comedy News is the number one comedy news podcast, delivering daily coverage of standup comedy, late night television, comedy specials, tours, and the business of comedy.COMEDY SURVIVOR in the facebook group.Contact John at John@thesharkdeck dot com For Uninterrupted Listening, use the Apple Podcast App and click the banner that says Uninterrupted Listening.  $4.99/month John's Substack about media is free.This is the animal sanctuary mentioned in the February 10 episode.

Johnny Mac delivers a politically focused comedy news briefing, highlighting clips of Dave Chappelle criticizing the president as divisive and petty, Theo Von questioning what U.S. actions help ordinary Americans, and George Lopez discussing cognitive decline and leadership. Greg Gutfeld responds to Jimmy Kimmel's comments on Michelle Obama's podcast by saying Kimmel should accept criticism and has lost self-deprecation. The episode covers backlash to Ramy Youssef saying “salam alaikum” with Elmo and Youssef's response on The View, plus John Oliver's harsh comments about Prince Andrew and indifference to Sarah Ferguson. It reports Alex Jones no longer running Infowars as The Onion takes over with Tim Heidecker as a new face, Hulu adding the Handsome podcast, Ari Shaffir promoting The End storytelling show and its featured comics, Ali Siddiq and his daughter buying into Rado Market, and a one-night Brainwash recreation in San Francisco called The Wash.00:39 Chappelle on the President02:29 Theo Von and George Lopez 04:22 Gutfeld vs Kimmel Debate05:23 Ramy Youssef Sesame Street Backlash Reaction06:12 John Oliver Slams Royals06:52 Onion Takes Over Infowars08:54  Ari Shaffir  10:43 Ali Siddiq Restaurant Ownership11:08 SF Open Mic Nostalgia Wrap Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac-a-daily-briefing-on-comedians-and-the-comedy-industry--4522158/support.Daily Comedy News is the number one comedy news podcast, delivering daily coverage of standup comedy, late night television, comedy specials, tours, and the business of comedy.COMEDY SURVIVOR in the facebook group.Contact John at John@thesharkdeck dot com For Uninterrupted Listening, use the Apple Podcast App and click the banner that says Uninterrupted Listening.  $4.99/month John's Substack about media is free.This is the animal sanctuary mentioned in the February 10 episode.

Johnny Mac covers Nikki Glaser's Hulu special “Good Girl,” reacting to her PG Good Morning America appearance and noting she hosted the TIME 100 event; he reiterates his skepticism about Hulu specials and quotes Glaser on developing the hour over two years and 250+ shows, taped in St. Louis. He recaps Eddie Murphy's AFI Life Achievement Award night with tributes from Kevin Hart, Stevie Wonder, Chris Rock, Mike Myers, Kenan Thompson, Tracy Morgan, Dave Chappelle, and Bill Burr, including Chappelle saying Eddie suggested a possible “Chappelle's Show” movie with Eddie doing Charlie Murphy parts. Other items: Netflix announces Stavros Halkias' “Uncle Stav” special taped in Baltimore; The Times reviews John Mulaney's “Mr. Whatever” (3/5); Johnny's “Comedy Stock Market” sells Joe Rogan, Theo Von, and Glaser; Rogan appears with President Trump on an order easing psychedelic research; CNN airs “America Laughs” with Matt Friend; Undertaker chokeslams Tony Hinchcliffe at Kill Tony WrestleMania; and Zach Noe Towers releases “Twink Death” on YouTube. 00:22 Nikki Glaser on GMA03:04 Eddie Murphy AFI Tribute04:21 Chappelle and Burr Speeches09:14 Chappelles Show Talk11:04 Quick Comedy Headlines12:40 Comedy Stock Market Sells14:03 Colonoscopy Update14:27 Rogan Oval Office Psychedelics15:56 Theo Von Clip16:47 Matt Friend and Kill Tony Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac-a-daily-briefing-on-comedians-and-the-comedy-industry--4522158/support.Daily Comedy News is the number one comedy news podcast, delivering daily coverage of standup comedy, late night television, comedy specials, tours, and the business of comedy.COMEDY SURVIVOR in the facebook group.Contact John at John@thesharkdeck dot com For Uninterrupted Listening, use the Apple Podcast App and click the banner that says Uninterrupted Listening.  $4.99/month John's Substack about media is free.This is the animal sanctuary mentioned in the February 10 episode.

Johnny Mac hosts the first-ever 2026 Daily Comedy News Comedy Draft, a sports-style draft where five teams build the ultimate comedy roster. Team Analytics, Team Purist, Team Chaos, Team Industry, and Team Alt each select five comedians, filling out a lineup with a headliner, feature acts, a wildcard, and a legacy pick.Strategies clash as some teams draft for ticket sales, others for stand-up credibility, and one team just tries to break the internet.Who built the best roster? Who reached? Who got the steal of the draft? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac-a-daily-briefing-on-comedians-and-the-comedy-industry--4522158/support.Daily Comedy News is the number one comedy news podcast, delivering daily coverage of standup comedy, late night television, comedy specials, tours, and the business of comedy.COMEDY SURVIVOR in the facebook group.Contact John at John@thesharkdeck dot com For Uninterrupted Listening, use the Apple Podcast App and click the banner that says Uninterrupted Listening.  $4.99/month John's Substack about media is free.This is the animal sanctuary mentioned in the February 10 episode.

Johnny Macc delivers a daily comedy news briefing with political and industry updates. Dave Chappelle tells NPR his concerns about performing at the Riyadh Comedy Festival faded given U.S., Netflix, and film industry business ties with Saudi Arabia, arguing all money is connected to something “terrible.” Jimmy Kimmel, on Michelle Obama's podcast, criticizes comedians who support Donald Trump as opportunistic and says people often compromise for money; he also discusses backlash to his politics and welcoming public admissions of being wrong. Radar Online reports a dark, toxic vibe as Stephen Colbert's Late Show winds down and dismisses a rumored Netflix deal, while John Oliver jokes about constant anxiety over his show amid mergers. W. Kamau Bell discusses being “terminally online” and performing after Trump's Kennedy Center takeover news; James Austin Johnson riffs at Notre Dame. Other items: Paul Ilia's special “Good Son” also releases on Watermelon Plus after Google promotion limits; Zach Galifianakis debuts Netflix's “This Is a Gardening Show”; Comedy Gives Back hosts a Los Angeles benefit; Jeff Ross says he's fully recovered from colon cancer; a 2026 comedian draft is teased. 00:15 Chappelle and the Saudi Festival00:55 Kimmel Calls Out Comics03:06 Colbert Show Ending Rumors04:50 John Oliver Merger Anxiety05:14 W Kamau Bell On News06:07 James Austin Johnson Bits08:37 Zach Gardening Series09:08 Comedy Gives Back Event10:05 Jeff Ross Health Update10:25 Draft TeaseBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac-a-daily-briefing-on-comedians-and-the-comedy-industry--4522158/support.Daily Comedy News is the number one comedy news podcast, delivering daily coverage of standup comedy, late night television, comedy specials, tours, and the business of comedy.COMEDY SURVIVOR in the facebook group.Contact John at John@thesharkdeck dot com For Uninterrupted Listening, use the Apple Podcast App and click the banner that says Uninterrupted Listening.  $4.99/month John's Substack about media is free.This is the animal sanctuary mentioned in the February 10 episode.

Johnny Mac recaps “Scrubs” Season 10, Episode 9 (“My Celebration,” aired April 15, 2026), relieved Dr. Cox isn't killed off but noting his treatment isn't working; Cox hides test results from Jordan until she confronts him and urges him to let her be strong, while JD decides to show up for Cox despite a mis-sent “I could really use a friend” text. The episode's case involves a father who collapses before his daughter's wedding and needs a pacemaker, prompting Turk to move the wedding to the hospital with Dr. Park officiating. JD meets quirky visitor Charlie, whose grandma is his patient, and they begin connecting. Jordan and the janitor return; the janitor claims to be chief custodian of the Joint Commission, flags hazards, and is revealed to have a son working maintenance. Johnny also mentions Paley Festival anecdotes and renewal uncertainty, citing ratings around 2.94M and talk of planning five more seasons.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac-a-daily-briefing-on-comedians-and-the-comedy-industry--4522158/support.Daily Comedy News is the number one comedy news podcast, delivering daily coverage of standup comedy, late night television, comedy specials, tours, and the business of comedy.COMEDY SURVIVOR in the facebook group.Contact John at John@thesharkdeck dot com For Uninterrupted Listening, use the Apple Podcast App and click the banner that says Uninterrupted Listening.  $4.99/month John's Substack about media is free.This is the animal sanctuary mentioned in the February 10 episode.

Johnny Mac previews Just for Laughs Montreal 2026, announcing headliners Jerry Seinfeld and Weird Al Yankovic, including a free outdoor Weird Al show, plus first-wave gala hosts and additional acts. He recaps an LA Times interview with Ari Shaffir about the new purchasable season of ‘The End'/‘This Is Not Happening' produced by YMH Studios, taped at a burlesque nightclub called The Box, and lists many featured comedians. He summarizes a Hollywood Reporter profile of Iranian-American comic Max Amini discussing his background, views on Iran's regime, and his large online following and MSG sellout. Vanity Fair reports Pete Davidson is disillusioned with fame and has become an equity partner/creative director at sock company Doublesoul. Other items include Sarah Silverman winning “Comedy Survivor,” a forthcoming “2026 comedian draft” episode, a Sesame Street clip with Ramy Youssef for Arab American Heritage Month, Prime Video's one-episode ‘Last One Laughing' Halloween special, and StubHub-related ticket issues at a Killers of Kill Tony show in San Antonio.00:00 JFL Montreal 202601:06 Weird Al Free Show01:53 This Is Not Happening02:25 Ari On The Box03:12 YMH Studios Revival03:52 Max Amini Profile06:27 Pete Davidson Socks07:53 Comedy Survivor Winner08:06 Comedian Draft Tease08:50 Ramy On Sesame Street09:42 Last One Laughing UK Halloween10:12 Kill Tony Ticket Mess Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac-a-daily-briefing-on-comedians-and-the-comedy-industry--4522158/support.Daily Comedy News is the number one comedy news podcast, delivering daily coverage of standup comedy, late night television, comedy specials, tours, and the business of comedy.COMEDY SURVIVOR in the facebook group.Contact John at John@thesharkdeck dot com For Uninterrupted Listening, use the Apple Podcast App and click the banner that says Uninterrupted Listening.  $4.99/month John's Substack about media is free.This is the animal sanctuary mentioned in the February 10 episode.

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

Johnny Mac delivers Daily Briefing comedy news on 4/20, highlighting Dave Chappelle's NPR interview where he says Republicans weaponized transgender jokes, recounts a Lauren Boebert photo incident, and argues art and speech require nuance beyond red/blue absolutes; he also comments on whether the president is funny and notes Chappelle recorded an episode for Michelle Obama's podcast in Yellow Springs. New releases include Hulu's “4/20 Quick Hits” executive produced by Jimmy Kimmel and Netflix's “Funny AF with Kevin Hart,” a global live-voting comedy competition with rotating celebrity judges. The episode focuses heavily on Nikki Glaser's rising profile (special coming Friday, hosting the 2026 Time 100 Gala) including Chris Rock's praise, Time's “saying yes to it all” framing, her comments on fans, roasts, and apologizing for harmful jokes, plus a “Comedy Survivor” finale tease. Other items: Trevor Noah's special, Joe Rogan's Time 100 blurb by Mike Rowe, Billy Crystal's Broadway show “860,” and Richard Gadd canceling a Sydney Comedy Festival appearance. 00:18 Chappelle on Politics01:41 Trump Funny Question02:03 Michelle Obama Podcast02:27 Kimmel Hulu 420 Docs03:03 Kevin Hart Netflix Funny AF Format04:30 Nikki Glaser Image Shift04:57 Time100 Hosting Buzz06:31 Kim K Connection09:08 Glaser on Fans Roasts11:48 Trevor oah Review13:08 Time100 Rogan    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac-a-daily-briefing-on-comedians-and-the-comedy-industry--4522158/support.Daily Comedy News is the number one comedy news podcast, delivering daily coverage of standup comedy, late night television, comedy specials, tours, and the business of comedy.COMEDY SURVIVOR in the facebook group.Contact John at John@thesharkdeck dot com For Uninterrupted Listening, use the Apple Podcast App and click the banner that says Uninterrupted Listening.  $4.99/month John's Substack about media is free.This is the animal sanctuary mentioned in the February 10 episode.

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

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

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