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Johnny Mac reports comedy news including Amy Schumer's first children's book, A Joke of Her Own, about a girl writing her own book and learning that laughter can be positive; Schumer links it to her childhood and her son Gene, and the book is out March 9 with preorders available. Shane Gillis tells Jimmy Fallon his mom skipped his stadium show because she was vacationing in Croatia. ESPN hires Stavros Halios for a new “Football's On” NFL campaign. Ricky Gervais says making it at 40 helped keep him grounded. Sebastian Maniscalco worries about golfing in 125-degree Las Vegas heat and discusses his former mullet. Katt Williams describes his long independent touring and specials model and arena success. Leslie Jones disputes claims Jalen Brunson is the greatest Knick ever. Kathy Griffin says Dave Grohl ignored her after the 2017 Trump photo backlash. Edi Modica's debut special hits YouTube Sept. 17, and Mysterion the Mind Reader and Patton Oswalt share career insights. 00:13 Shane Gillis Mom Skips Show00:30 Stavros Joins ESPN Campaign01:12 Ricky Gervais Staying Grounded01:33 Sebastian Golf And Mullet02:02 Amy Schumer Kids Book03:48 Katt Williams Independent Touring04:46 Leslie Jones On Knicks Debate05:23 Kathy Griffin And Dave Grohl06:59 Edi Modica Special Announcement07:56 Mysterion Mind Reader Profile08:58 Patton Oswalt On Specials Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac--4522158/support.Daily Comedy News is hosted by Johnny Mac and releases every weekday. Subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favorite app. Part of the Caloroga Shark Media network. For transcripts and show notes visit www.dailycomedynews.comDaily Comedy News with Johnny Mac is a daily podcast covering comedians, stand-up comedy, late night television, and the comedy industry. New episodes every morning. Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen.  Contact John at John@thesharkdeck dot com For Uninterrupted Listening, use the Apple Podcast App and click the banner that says Uninterrupted Listening.  $4.99/month John's Substack about media is free. 

Johnny Mac shares five good news stories: a 76-year-old Florida woman received the license plate “SQZ A55,” initially demanded a replacement, then decided to keep it after family and friends encouraged her; a Colombian theme park set a Guinness World Record with the world's largest ceramic piggy bank, which accepts coin donations for local animal shelters and includes an interior exhibit and observation deck; 30 beluga whales from Ontario's closed Marine Land are being relocated after permits were approved, with 28 heading to U.S. aquariums and SeaWorld parks and two slated for Spain pending final permits; Maine's river herring migration topped 20 million, the highest in decades, credited to dam removals and restored spawning access; and a London Pitbull concert set a Guinness record when 22,141 fans wore bald caps to match his look. 00:11 Cheeky License Plate00:48 Worlds Biggest Piggy Bank01:35 Beluga Whales Rescue02:27 River Herring Comeback03:01 Pitbull Lookalike Record03:46 Wrap Up GoodbyeBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/5-good-news-stories-happiness-and-fun--5747537/support.5 Good News Stories is a daily podcast with five positive, uplifting news stories to brighten your day. New episodes every day. Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Part of the Caloroga Shark Media networkJohn also hosts Daily Comedy NewsUnlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media!  For Apple users, hit the banner which says Uninterrupted Listening on your Apple podcasts app. Subscribe now for exclusive shows like 'Palace Intrigue,' and get bonus content from Deep Crown (our exclusive Palace Insider!) Or get 'Daily Comedy News,' and '5 Good News Stories' with no commercials! Plans start at $4.99 per month, or save 20% with a yearly plan at $49.99. Join today and help support the show!Get more info from Caloroga Shark Media and if you have any comments, suggestions, or just want to get in touch our email is info@caloroga.com

Johnny Mac praises Rory Scovel's new Netflix special as fantastic and slots it at #2 for the year, behind Chris Fleming's HBO “Live at the Palace” at #1, also recommending viewers avoid Vulture's spoiler review. He runs through his top nine specials so far: Ryan Hamilton's Netflix “Then It Hit Me,” Trevor Noah's Netflix “Joy,” Katt Williams' Netflix special, Pete Holmes' 800 Pound Gorilla special, Derek Streep's “Nostalgic,” Ramy Youssef's “In Love,” and Jackie Kashian's “After Kashian,” with others in a lower tier to discuss on the full audio podcast. He reads Tom Segura's comments on recording separate “Your Mom's House” episodes amid a long, private, emotionally difficult divorce from Christina P. He also asks who Peter Brady's “pork chops and applesauce” impression was of. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac--4522158/support.Daily Comedy News is hosted by Johnny Mac and releases every weekday. Subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favorite app. Part of the Caloroga Shark Media network. For transcripts and show notes visit www.dailycomedynews.comDaily Comedy News with Johnny Mac is a daily podcast covering comedians, stand-up comedy, late night television, and the comedy industry. New episodes every morning. Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen.  Contact John at John@thesharkdeck dot com For Uninterrupted Listening, use the Apple Podcast App and click the banner that says Uninterrupted Listening.  $4.99/month John's Substack about media is free. 

Johnny Mac delivers poolside comedy news, critiquing Jimmy Fallon's interviewing while replaying Fallon's chat with Shane Gillis about Gillis selling over 76,000 tickets for a Philadelphia show featuring guests including Meek Mill, Bam Margera, Dave Chappelle and Three 6 Mafia. He highlights a trailer and release date for Conan O'Brien Must Go season three (August 21). John Oliver draws backlash from the Rialto Police Department after an HBO segment about privately owned security cameras and alleged permit pressure. The Hollywood Reporter profiles Jimmy Kimmel, who discusses reactions to his unscheduled vacation, hosting Millionaire, and awards rivals. Other items include Patton Oswalt praising HBO's The Pitt, Leslie Jones saying Woody Harrelson struggled in SNL rehearsals but excelled on-air, Jeff Dye and Laura Kightlinger disputing a “douche” Tesla windshield incident, Peacock's Amy Poehler archaeology comedy Dig (Nov. 23), and Eric Andre saying he won't return to Baltimore as John Cena defends the city. 00:20 Fallon vs Gillis Clip00:42 Gillis Record Crowd01:43 Surprise Guests Finale02:37 Conan Must Go Trailer03:20 John Oliver Police Spat04:26 Kimmel THR Interview06:04 Patton Oswalt Favorites06:55 Leslie Jones SNL Reveal07:34 Tesla Windshield Beef08:57 Peacock Dig Preview09:22 Eric Andre vs Baltimore Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac--4522158/support.Daily Comedy News is hosted by Johnny Mac and releases every weekday. Subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favorite app. Part of the Caloroga Shark Media network. For transcripts and show notes visit www.dailycomedynews.comDaily Comedy News with Johnny Mac is a daily podcast covering comedians, stand-up comedy, late night television, and the comedy industry. New episodes every morning. Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen.  Contact John at John@thesharkdeck dot com For Uninterrupted Listening, use the Apple Podcast App and click the banner that says Uninterrupted Listening.  $4.99/month John's Substack about media is free. 

In a casual poolside check-in, John discusses reports that Nikki Glaser abruptly fired UTA, surprising even members of her team, and notes she's now signed with WME across multiple areas after her rise following the Tom Brady roast and Golden Globes attention. The episode also touches on Radar Online's claim of a rivalry between Adam Sandler and Ryan Reynolds, alongside pushback suggesting they barely know each other, plus background on Sandler's career and his tendency to cast longtime friends. The host mentions Sandler's family attending a Netflix screening and describes Sandler's red-carpet outfit. Joe Rogan responds to Chelsea Handler's comments about his podcast pay, and the host flags Rory Scovel's new Netflix special and a spoiler-heavy Vulture review. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac--4522158/support.Daily Comedy News is hosted by Johnny Mac and releases every weekday. Subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favorite app. Part of the Caloroga Shark Media network. For transcripts and show notes visit www.dailycomedynews.comDaily Comedy News with Johnny Mac is a daily podcast covering comedians, stand-up comedy, late night television, and the comedy industry. New episodes every morning. Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen.  Contact John at John@thesharkdeck dot com For Uninterrupted Listening, use the Apple Podcast App and click the banner that says Uninterrupted Listening.  $4.99/month John's Substack about media is free. 

Johnny Mac covers comedy news including Matt Rife facing backlash after replying to a paranormal investigator over an Instagram post promoting the Haunted Warren Museum (home of the Annabelle doll), with TMZ reporting missing context due to deleted comments and noting the pair charge up to $166 for admission, angering parts of the paranormal community. Bill Maher drew criticism for jokes about Ariana Grande's weight on HBO. John Oliver appears on Days of Our Lives for multiple episodes, while Adam Sandler has been spotted in Madison, New Jersey filming Grown Ups 3 with an extensive cast and local road closures. The LA Times profiles Anthony Jeselnik reflecting on career longevity and interest in fiction. Trevor Noah's Santa Barbara set is recapped, along with Johnny's reactions to Ted Lasso season four and Ricky Gervais' Alley Cats. Updates include new/announced specials and events for Tammy Pescatelli and Cory B, Amanda Knox's controversial Edinburgh Fringe debut, and late-night ratings led by Jimmy Fallon. 00:17 Matt Rife Backlash01:37 Bill Maher Ariana Joke02:13 Soap Opera Cameos02:33 Grown Ups 3 Filming03:41 Jeselnik Eyes Writing04:25 Trevor Noah Review05:51 TV Watch Thoughts06:43 New Specials Announced07:20 Amanda Knox Fringe Storm09:15 Late Night Ratings10:39 Green Pool SignoffBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac--4522158/support.Daily Comedy News is hosted by Johnny Mac and releases every weekday. Subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favorite app. Part of the Caloroga Shark Media network. For transcripts and show notes visit www.dailycomedynews.comDaily Comedy News with Johnny Mac is a daily podcast covering comedians, stand-up comedy, late night television, and the comedy industry. New episodes every morning. Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen.  Contact John at John@thesharkdeck dot com For Uninterrupted Listening, use the Apple Podcast App and click the banner that says Uninterrupted Listening.  $4.99/month John's Substack about media is free. 

Johnny Mac shares five good news stories: International Skinny Dip Day, officially recognized by the American Association for Nude Recreation, has raised over $60,000 for the Fistula Foundation since 2019, funding surgery for about 96 women, with 571 participants at Blind Creek Nude Beach in Fort Pierce, Florida. In Rhode Island, Centerville Bank gave employees $100 gas gift cards, and many chose to donate them to Meals on Wheels to help cover fuel costs for its 26-car fleet. A 230-foot renewable-energy sailing yacht, Zero, launched in the Netherlands, using hydro generation, nearly 1,000 square feet of solar panels, wind power, and batteries to run up to two weeks. In Scotland, rescuers carried a sick Labrador, Tokyo, off a mountain; vets suspected cannabis edible ingestion. In British Columbia, a bear stole a golfer's clubs. 00:10 Skinny Dip Fundraiser01:04 Gas Cards Donated02:15 Renewable Yacht Launch03:02 Dog Mountain Rescue04:01 Bear Steals ClubsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/5-good-news-stories-happiness-and-fun--5747537/support.5 Good News Stories is a daily podcast with five positive, uplifting news stories to brighten your day. New episodes every day. Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Part of the Caloroga Shark Media networkJohn also hosts Daily Comedy NewsUnlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media!  For Apple users, hit the banner which says Uninterrupted Listening on your Apple podcasts app. Subscribe now for exclusive shows like 'Palace Intrigue,' and get bonus content from Deep Crown (our exclusive Palace Insider!) Or get 'Daily Comedy News,' and '5 Good News Stories' with no commercials! Plans start at $4.99 per month, or save 20% with a yearly plan at $49.99. Join today and help support the show!Get more info from Caloroga Shark Media and if you have any comments, suggestions, or just want to get in touch our email is info@caloroga.com

A quickie video for the Youtube Channel.  An experiment.Johnshares quick thoughts on a few topics: they disliked the Ted Lasso season premiere, arguing the show needs more reality and that it's unbelievable Ted—after finishing second in the Premier League—would be working part-time at a supermarket instead of coaching, doing TV, or taking another high-level job, and they also can't buy the idea he'd return to the UK to coach a second-division women's team. They then say “Alley Cats” was very bad despite liking Ricky Gervais, feeling it was mostly cursing and quitting a couple minutes in. Finally, they react to Ranker's best sitcoms poll (1.3M votes, 101K people) naming Friends #1, calling it insane and arguing it wasn't even better than Seinfeld, while also mentioning The Brady Bunch's cultural impact and that Everybody Loves Raymond is underrated. Ted Lasso Season Premiere Rant, Ricky Gervais' “Alley Cats” Letdown, and Why Friends Isn't #1 Poolside, the host shares quick thoughts on a few topics: they disliked the Ted Lasso season premiere, arguing the show needs more reality and that it's unbelievable Ted—after finishing second in the Premier League—would be working part-time at a supermarket instead of coaching, doing TV, or taking another high-level job, and they also can't buy the idea he'd return to the UK to coach a second-division women's team. They then say “Alley Cats” was very bad despite liking Ricky Gervais, feeling it was mostly cursing and quitting a couple minutes in. Finally, they react to Ranker's best sitcoms poll (1.3M votes, 101K people) naming Friends #1, calling it insane and arguing it wasn't even better than Seinfeld, while also mentioning The Brady Bunch's cultural impact and that Everybody Loves Raymond is underrated. Poolside, the host shares quick thoughts on a few topics: they disliked the Ted Lasso season premiere, arguing the show needs more reality and that it's unbelievable Ted—after finishing second in the Premier League—would be working part-time at a supermarket instead of coaching, doing TV, or taking another high-level job, and they also can't buy the idea he'd return to the UK to coach a second-division women's team. They then say “Alley Cats” was very bad despite liking Ricky Gervais, feeling it was mostly cursing and quitting a couple minutes in. Finally, they react to Ranker's best sitcoms poll (1.3M votes, 101K people) naming Friends #1, calling it insane and arguing it wasn't even better than Seinfeld, while also mentioning The Brady Bunch's cultural impact and that Everybody Loves Raymond is underrated. 00:04 Ted Lasso Rant00:25 Reality Check Complaints01:27 Alley Cats Letdown01:47 Best Sitcom Debate  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac--4522158/support.Daily Comedy News is hosted by Johnny Mac and releases every weekday. Subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favorite app. Part of the Caloroga Shark Media network. For transcripts and show notes visit www.dailycomedynews.comDaily Comedy News with Johnny Mac is a daily podcast covering comedians, stand-up comedy, late night television, and the comedy industry. New episodes every morning. Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen.  Contact John at John@thesharkdeck dot com For Uninterrupted Listening, use the Apple Podcast App and click the banner that says Uninterrupted Listening.  $4.99/month John's Substack about media is free. 

Johnny Mac reports on Christina P. (Christina Pazsitzky) and Tom Segura divorcing after nearly 20 years, with Christina confirming on Your Mom's House that it's sad but amicable, asking fans not to take sides, and saying they will continue co-hosting. The Times of London gives Dave Chappelle's London appearance two stars, criticizing a late start, high ticket prices, and an unfocused set that still touched on transgender-related material. Andrew Schulz comments on Caitlin Clark being criticized for avoiding politics. Stavros Halkias discusses playing a sous chef in an Anthony Bourdain movie. An LA Times feature covers Anthony Jeselnik's insomnia leading to the Jeselnik Book Club and its influence, with a nod to John Mulaney's book club. Jenny Yang tours grocery-store comedy shows, Mary Beth Barone discusses dating and crowd work, and Meredith Kercher's sister criticizes Amanda Knox's Edinburgh Fringe comedy project. 00:16 Christina P and Segura Split01:48 Chappelle London Review03:23 Schulz on Caitlin Clark04:02 Stavros in Bourdain Film04:50 Jeselnik Book Club Boom07:47 Jenny Yang Grocery Tour08:51 Mary Beth Barone Dating09:45 Amanda Knox Fringe Backlash Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac--4522158/support.Daily Comedy News is hosted by Johnny Mac and releases every weekday. Subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favorite app. Part of the Caloroga Shark Media network. For transcripts and show notes visit www.dailycomedynews.comDaily Comedy News with Johnny Mac is a daily podcast covering comedians, stand-up comedy, late night television, and the comedy industry. New episodes every morning. Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen.  Contact John at John@thesharkdeck dot com For Uninterrupted Listening, use the Apple Podcast App and click the banner that says Uninterrupted Listening.  $4.99/month John's Substack about media is free. 

Johnny Mac recaps an LA Times piece featuring comedians reflecting on selling out Madison Square Garden, including Nate Bargatze (three shows Sept. 26–27, 2025), Dane Cook (three shows in 2006 and 2009), Jim Gaffigan (Dec. 12, 2015), Matt Rife (two shows July 18–19, noted as the youngest to do so), and Andrew Schulz (two shows May 3–4, 2024). He then discusses Josh Johnson's “Comedy Band Camp,” describing its troupe personality quiz and takes it himself, landing in the Fuchsia Flames, and shares Johnson's comments on differences between stand-up and The Daily Show's collaborative process. The episode also covers Austin's “Anybody But Tony” show reacting to Kill Tony and the Rogan sphere's influence, Caitlin Palouffe citing Ofira Eisenberg's memoir as inspiration for stand-up, and Leanne Morgan shopping at an Alabama farmer's market. 00:12 Comics Selling Out MSG01:29 Matt Rife and Schulz Takes02:28 Josh Johnson Comedy Band Camp02:52 Taking the Camp Quiz06:58 Fuchsia Flames Results07:58 Josh on Daily Show vs Standup08:42 Anybody But Tony in Austin10:00 Alt Comedy vs Rogan Sphere10:43 Memoir That Inspired Standup11:32 Leanne Morgan Farmers Market Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac--4522158/support.Daily Comedy News is hosted by Johnny Mac and releases every weekday. Subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favorite app. Part of the Caloroga Shark Media network. For transcripts and show notes visit www.dailycomedynews.comDaily Comedy News with Johnny Mac is a daily podcast covering comedians, stand-up comedy, late night television, and the comedy industry. New episodes every morning. Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen.  Contact John at John@thesharkdeck dot com For Uninterrupted Listening, use the Apple Podcast App and click the banner that says Uninterrupted Listening.  $4.99/month John's Substack about media is free. 

Johnny Mac shares five good news stories: A Myrtle Beach restaurant buyer found $12,000 in $100 bills hidden in a cabinet left by the previous owner, contacted a local TV station to help locate the owner, and returned the money. Paris is expanding an underground cooling network that pumps cool water from the Seine through about 120 kilometers of pipes to chill thousands of buildings, with plans to triple the system by 2042. In Washington, the Erickson family sold their 94-acre Vine Maple Farms property for $1.1 million to enable a wildlife bridge over Interstate 5 linking habitat between the Cascade Mountains and Olympic Peninsula. North Carolina announced four litters of endangered red wolf pups. In Texas, a home pole-dancing practice dislodged a pole, hit a fire sprinkler, and flooded two apartments. 00:10 Honesty Finds Hidden Cash01:04 Paris River Cooling Network01:52 Farm Sold for Wildlife Bridge02:51 Red Wolf Pups Born03:10 Pole Dance Sprinkler Fail Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/5-good-news-stories-happiness-and-fun--5747537/support.5 Good News Stories is a daily podcast with five positive, uplifting news stories to brighten your day. New episodes every day. Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Part of the Caloroga Shark Media networkJohn also hosts Daily Comedy NewsUnlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media!  For Apple users, hit the banner which says Uninterrupted Listening on your Apple podcasts app. Subscribe now for exclusive shows like 'Palace Intrigue,' and get bonus content from Deep Crown (our exclusive Palace Insider!) Or get 'Daily Comedy News,' and '5 Good News Stories' with no commercials! Plans start at $4.99 per month, or save 20% with a yearly plan at $49.99. Join today and help support the show!Get more info from Caloroga Shark Media and if you have any comments, suggestions, or just want to get in touch our email is info@caloroga.com

Episode 211: Traverse City and Sleeping Bear Dunes, Michigan — Where cherries meet endless sand and sky. Join us for a warm, practical guide to this lakeshore jewel, from farm-to-table meals to wind-swept dune hikes. Highlights include Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, the Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive, Old Mission Peninsula wineries, and the Traverse City Cherry Festival, giving you a mix of outdoor adventure and seasonal flavor. We share travel tips on timing your visit (late June–July for cherries, fall for color), parking and fees at park overlooks, dune-safety and footwear advice, and the best spots for sunset photos along M-22. Food lovers will savor cherry-forward pastries, local wineries, fresh whitefish and hearty pasties, plus a stop at Cherry Republic for tasting and souvenirs. Landmarks like Empire Bluff Trail and Old Mission Point Lighthouse make perfect day hikes and scenic detours. Whether you're planning a long weekend or a photo-driven road trip, this episode is a friendly roadmap to the tastes, trails, and towns that make northwest Michigan unforgettable. This episode was prepared with the assistance of AI tools, giving us more time to travel and bring you even more destinations. Travel Is Back -- over 200 episodes covering destinations across America and beyond.Some episodes use AI for research, writing assistance, and occasional voiceover when Johnny Mac is unavailable. His point of view, and his insistence on finding the best local taco remains entirely human.

Jay Leno says he never spent a dollar of his NBC salary, he lived off standup income the whole time, even while hosting the most watched late night show in America. Johnny Mac looks at everything about Jay Leno that isn't the Tonight Show: the Comedy Store years, the David Letterman friendship and the edgier version of Jay a generation of comedy fans first met on that show, the Big Dog Garage in Burbank that grew from seventeen thousand to a hundred and twenty-two thousand square feet, the 1907 White Steam Car that caught fire and put him in a burn center at seventy-two, the motorcycle crash three months later, and the story of Mavis, his wife of forty-five years, now living with advanced dementia, who he makes lunch for every day and comes home to every night. The Tonight Show chapter gets its own episode this fall. Today is everything else."How many cars does Jay Leno own?""What happened to Jay Leno's wife Mavis?""Does Jay Leno have a wife with dementia?""Did Jay Leno really never spend his Tonight Show salary?""What is Jay Leno's net worth?""How did Jay Leno meet David Letterman?""What is Jay Leno's Garage show about?""What was Jay Leno like on Letterman in the 1980s?""Is Jay Leno still doing standup comedy?""What happened in Jay Leno's garage fire 2022?""Who is Mavis Leno and what does she have dementia?""What did Jay Leno say about taking care of his wife?"Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac--4522158/support.Daily Comedy News is hosted by Johnny Mac and releases every weekday. Subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favorite app. Part of the Caloroga Shark Media network. For transcripts and show notes visit www.dailycomedynews.comDaily Comedy News with Johnny Mac is a daily podcast covering comedians, stand-up comedy, late night television, and the comedy industry. New episodes every morning. Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen.  Contact John at John@thesharkdeck dot com For Uninterrupted Listening, use the Apple Podcast App and click the banner that says Uninterrupted Listening.  $4.99/month John's Substack about media is free. 

 Johnny Mac shares five good news stories: vet Dr. James Greenwood says dogs can have a favorite person based on personality and energy match, with clues in body language like a full-body wag, “helicopter tail,” excited greetings, and choosing to sit close; daily walks help build the bond. In Canada, former fisherman Sean founded the Clean Harbours Initiative in 2018 after seeing seafloor debris, including ghost gear, and a major cleanup removed about 15,000 pounds of trash from Bay Roberts Harbor in Newfoundland. Mozambique reintroduced nine female white rhinos to Zinave National Park to rebuild a breeding population alongside white and black rhinos brought back since 2022, supporting grasslands and ecosystems. In Maine, Todd used his truck to block a bear chasing a moose calf, allowing reunion with its mother. Anna finishes Christmas shopping early by buying deals year-round. 00:10 Dogs Favorite Person00:34 Tail Wag Clues00:53 Greeting And Cuddles01:25 Becoming Their Favorite01:31 Cleaning Canada Harbors02:05 White Rhino Comeback03:04 Moose Calf Rescue03:47 Year Round Christmas Shopping0 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/5-good-news-stories-happiness-and-fun--5747537/support.5 Good News Stories is a daily podcast with five positive, uplifting news stories to brighten your day. New episodes every day. Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Part of the Caloroga Shark Media networkJohn also hosts Daily Comedy NewsUnlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media!  For Apple users, hit the banner which says Uninterrupted Listening on your Apple podcasts app. Subscribe now for exclusive shows like 'Palace Intrigue,' and get bonus content from Deep Crown (our exclusive Palace Insider!) Or get 'Daily Comedy News,' and '5 Good News Stories' with no commercials! Plans start at $4.99 per month, or save 20% with a yearly plan at $49.99. Join today and help support the show!Get more info from Caloroga Shark Media and if you have any comments, suggestions, or just want to get in touch our email is info@caloroga.com

Johnny Mac hosts Daily Comedy News, noting a false online rumor that Patton Oswalt died, which Oswalt mocked and which Twitter corrected. Christina P discussed her divorce from Tom Segura on Your Mom's House, saying they tried for years for the kids, there's no animosity, and “we're cool.” Williams Grove Speedway partnered with Netflix's Tires starring Shane Gillis for fan appreciation night. Netflix releases Ricky Gervais' six-part, 15-minutes-each animated comedy Alley Cats featuring Diane Morgan, with the cast recording together. Bob Marley's new bit references “furries,” alongside a past Maine middle-school incident. Seth Meyers performs at SNHU Arena supporting two New Hampshire children's advocacy groups. Vogue profiles Mary Beth Barone's political, women-and-queer-focused standup and her Netflix-special approach; Johnny's “comedy stock market” says sell Ted Lasso and Barone, buy Pete Correale, and teases a Jay Leno deep dive and Leno driving Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias' preserved 1993 Mustang on Jay Leno's Garage, plus Guardian Q&A with critic Brian Logan on comedy. 00:18 Patton Oswalt Death Hoax00:51 Christina P Divorce Update01:13 Shane Gillis Speedway Promo01:45 Ricky Gervais Alley Cats02:39 Bob Marley Furries Bit03:22 Seth Meyers New Hampshire Show03:44 Mary Beth Barone Vogue Profile05:55 Comedy Stock Market Picks08:13 Deep Dives and Jay Leno Day08:53 Fluffy Mustang on Lenos Garage10:01 Do Critics Still Laugh Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac--4522158/support.Daily Comedy News is hosted by Johnny Mac and releases every weekday. Subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favorite app. Part of the Caloroga Shark Media network. For transcripts and show notes visit www.dailycomedynews.comDaily Comedy News with Johnny Mac is a daily podcast covering comedians, stand-up comedy, late night television, and the comedy industry. New episodes every morning. Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen.  Contact John at John@thesharkdeck dot com For Uninterrupted Listening, use the Apple Podcast App and click the banner that says Uninterrupted Listening.  $4.99/month John's Substack about media is free. 

Late Nighter found dozens of AI-generated YouTube videos mimicking Jimmy Kimmel's monologues using synthetic voice/face, matching thumbnails, odd gestures, and little humor; one drew 800,000 views before disappearing. Chelsea Handler criticized Forbes' claim Joe Rogan earned $82 million in 2026, and Mac explains podcast ad revenue and CPMs. Sebastian Maniscalco discusses possibly shaving his head and timing a second hair transplant with a Beverly Hills surgeon. Mo Gilligan's Netflix “Chicken Thing” explores fried chicken, ingredients, body-image concerns, and challenging Black British stereotypes. Bowen Yang will play Mary Todd Lincoln in “Oh, Mary” on Broadway starting Sept. 15. Amy Poehler's Town Hall podcast taping has tickets as low as $346. Leicester Comedy Festival's operator became insolvent. Amazon greenlit Paul Scheer's improv sitcom “DINKS,” and Kumail Nanjiani will direct/star in werewolf horror-comedy “Howl.” 00:12 AI Fake Kimmel Clips01:43 Rogan Pay Debate02:18 Podcast Ads Explained03:32 Maniscalco Hair Talk04:41 Mo Gilligan Chicken Doc05:56 Bowen Yang Broadway Role06:38 Amy Poehler Ticket Shock07:14 Comedy Festival Trouble07:45 New Shows and Films08:53 Deep DivesBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac--4522158/support.Daily Comedy News is hosted by Johnny Mac and releases every weekday. Subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favorite app. Part of the Caloroga Shark Media network. For transcripts and show notes visit www.dailycomedynews.comDaily Comedy News with Johnny Mac is a daily podcast covering comedians, stand-up comedy, late night television, and the comedy industry. New episodes every morning. Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen.  Contact John at John@thesharkdeck dot com For Uninterrupted Listening, use the Apple Podcast App and click the banner that says Uninterrupted Listening.  $4.99/month John's Substack about media is free. 

Johnny Mac shares five good news stories: Kansas City's 120-year-old Rock Island Bridge over the Kansas River has reopened as a $20 million destination with restaurants, event space, walking paths, and panoramic views, after engineers found its steel structure largely intact. In Kent, England, two garden ornaments thought to be concrete were identified as rare 18th-century Italian marble busts from Florence (1720–1730) depicting Apollo and Diana. Paris's Musée d'Orsay opened a permanent gallery of Nazi-looted WWII artworks with unknown rightful owners, detailing provenance to aid restitution. In Minneapolis, Inkwell Booksellers hosts a vending machine dispensing $1 mystery original mini-artworks from local artists, selling nearly 3,000 with proceeds going directly to artists. Finally, Mark was reunited with a wallet lost 30 years ago during a community cleanup, containing early '90s mementos including a Leeds United 1992 membership card.00:09 Bridge Revival00:52 Garden Statues Surprise01:40 Orsay Restitution Gallery02:25 Art Vending Machine03:09 Wallet Found After Decades Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/5-good-news-stories-happiness-and-fun--5747537/support.5 Good News Stories is a daily podcast with five positive, uplifting news stories to brighten your day. New episodes every day. Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Part of the Caloroga Shark Media networkJohn also hosts Daily Comedy NewsUnlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media!  For Apple users, hit the banner which says Uninterrupted Listening on your Apple podcasts app. Subscribe now for exclusive shows like 'Palace Intrigue,' and get bonus content from Deep Crown (our exclusive Palace Insider!) Or get 'Daily Comedy News,' and '5 Good News Stories' with no commercials! Plans start at $4.99 per month, or save 20% with a yearly plan at $49.99. Join today and help support the show!Get more info from Caloroga Shark Media and if you have any comments, suggestions, or just want to get in touch our email is info@caloroga.com

Johnny Mac recaps comedy news, led by a brutal Guardian review of Ricky Gervais' new Netflix animated series Alley Cats, calling it lazy, shock-driven, and unfunny. John Oliver discusses Emmy nominations, HBO's value of awards, and late-night camaraderie, plus mentions Conan O'Brien Must Go season three arriving Aug. 21. He shares SNL Season 52 ticket lottery details and notes Jay Leno will receive BIFF's Vanguard Award and a “Jay Leno Day” proclamation in Burbank. Ted Lasso season four premieres at 9 p.m. Eastern with Ted coaching a women's team and several returning and absent cast members, with comments from Jason Sudeikis and new cast member Tanya Reynolds. Other items include The Daily Show's 30th anniversary chat, Mo Gilligan's Big Chicken documentary, Pete Davidson co-parenting statement, Michael Che special tapings, Judd Apatow on a Nikki Glaser screenplay, Maddie Kelly on obstacles for women in comedy, and UK backlash to the BBC canceling Live at the Apollo. 00:15 Guardian Slams Alley Cats01:06 Why Shock Humor Fails01:49 John Oliver Emmy Talk02:51 Conan And SNL Tickets03:59 Jay Leno Day In Burbank04:28 Ted Lasso Season Four06:57 Daily Show Turns Thirty08:04 Mo Gilligan Big Chicken09:03 Pete Davidson Co Parenting09:35 Che Special And Glaser Film10:24 Women In Comedy Debate11:11 BBC Cancels Apollo Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac--4522158/support.Daily Comedy News is hosted by Johnny Mac and releases every weekday. Subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favorite app. Part of the Caloroga Shark Media network. For transcripts and show notes visit www.dailycomedynews.comDaily Comedy News with Johnny Mac is a daily podcast covering comedians, stand-up comedy, late night television, and the comedy industry. New episodes every morning. Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen.  Contact John at John@thesharkdeck dot com For Uninterrupted Listening, use the Apple Podcast App and click the banner that says Uninterrupted Listening.  $4.99/month John's Substack about media is free. 

Johnny Mac covers comedy news including Jim Gaffigan's Father Time Bourbon winning Best New Bourbon at the 2026 San Francisco World Spirits Competition for The Caboose Empty Nester Strength (double gold, 97 points), with details on mash bill, proofs, and the $200 retail price. CBS will air a two-hour 20th anniversary primetime special of Byron Allen's Comics Unleashed on Tuesday, September 29, and Funny You Should Ask returns to production August 11 with new CBS late-night episodes starting September 21; the show nears its 500th episode. Seth Meyers' Day Drinking becomes a Peacock series compilation. Ratings notes compare summer late-night numbers for Kimmel, Fallon, Meyers, and a James Corden after-hours show. Comedy Central announces Stand-Up Selects on YouTube. Mac also recounts a failed YouTube Live due to audio cutting out and reflects on friend Vinnie Pastore's death, then mentions a trailer for season two of Netflix's Leanne. 00:12 Jim Gaffigan Bourbon Win01:34 Comics Unleashed Anniversary02:38 Funny You Should Ask Returns03:46 Day Drinking Goes Peacock04:48 Late Night Ratings Roundup05:40 Comedy Central Stand-Up Selects06:24 Kevin Hart Golf With LeBron06:44 YouTube Live Audio Fail08:21 Remembering Vinnie Pastore13:29 Leanne Season Two Trailer Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac--4522158/support.Daily Comedy News is hosted by Johnny Mac and releases every weekday. Subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favorite app. Part of the Caloroga Shark Media network. For transcripts and show notes visit www.dailycomedynews.comDaily Comedy News with Johnny Mac is a daily podcast covering comedians, stand-up comedy, late night television, and the comedy industry. New episodes every morning. Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen.  Contact John at John@thesharkdeck dot com For Uninterrupted Listening, use the Apple Podcast App and click the banner that says Uninterrupted Listening.  $4.99/month John's Substack about media is free. 

Johnny Mac shares five good news stories: John and Keisha renewed their vows atop a 60-foot water slide at Land of Natura Water Park while attempting Guinness records, including six slide trips in wedding attire, as part of a 30-day cross-country vow-renewal tour. Engineers at the University of Texas at Austin created a prototype jacket that pulls moisture from the air to produce about three-quarters to one and a half pints of drinkable water daily, with potential uses for outdoor and emergency gear. Scientists found two ultra-low-density “cotton candy” gas giants, TOI 791b and TOI 791c, orbiting a dwarf star 1,100 light years away in a 5:3 orbital resonance. SB Mowing's Spencer helped senior Debbie by clearing her yard, paying back rent, and facilitating donations that reached $685,000 for a trust. After a NYC taxi was destroyed during Knicks celebrations, French Montana-backed fundraising raised over $75,000 for the driver. 00:10 Vow Renewal Records01:04 Water From Air Jacket01:49 Cotton Candy Planets02:39 SB Mowing Helps Debbie03:35 Taxi Driver FundraiserBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/5-good-news-stories-happiness-and-fun--5747537/support.5 Good News Stories is a daily podcast with five positive, uplifting news stories to brighten your day. New episodes every day. Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Part of the Caloroga Shark Media networkJohn also hosts Daily Comedy NewsUnlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media!  For Apple users, hit the banner which says Uninterrupted Listening on your Apple podcasts app. Subscribe now for exclusive shows like 'Palace Intrigue,' and get bonus content from Deep Crown (our exclusive Palace Insider!) Or get 'Daily Comedy News,' and '5 Good News Stories' with no commercials! Plans start at $4.99 per month, or save 20% with a yearly plan at $49.99. Join today and help support the show!Get more info from Caloroga Shark Media and if you have any comments, suggestions, or just want to get in touch our email is info@caloroga.com

Johnny Mac covers Gianmarco Soresi posting his Montreal Comedy Festival “State of the Industry” speech with Jay Jurden, highlighting a section packed with jokes about Tony Hinchcliffe and Kill Tony. Mac then fixates on the Sept. 10 Madison Square Garden “New York City Still Rising” 9/11 benefit guest list—Aziz Ansari, Bill Burr, Dave Chappelle, Ronny Chieng, and Pete Davidson—noting all five also played the Riyadh Comedy Festival last year and calling the coincidence statistically odd, while sharing his personal 9/11 perspective and comparing past lineups. He reports Patricia Heaton backing a petition urging Mayor Zohran Mamdani not attend the 25th anniversary at Ground Zero, plays a Rosie O'Donnell song clip and Ben Shapiro's reaction, shares a Just for Laughs tribute video to Bruce Hills, notes Comedy Central's new Daily Show anniversary podcast lineup, mentions rights for an Elizabeth Pryor memoir for a potential Richard Pryor film, and announces Joanne McNally's 2027 Netflix special “Pinotfile.” 00:13 Soresi and Jurden Roast Tony01:57 MSG 9/11 Benefit Guest List03:26 Riyadh Festival Coincidence04:51 Who Else Could Be Booked06:32 Heaton 9/11 Petition Drama07:27 Rosie Sings Shapiro Reacts08:40 JFL Legacy Award Clip09:31 Daily Show 30th Podcast Shade10:57 Richard Pryor Biopic Talk Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac--4522158/support.Daily Comedy News is hosted by Johnny Mac and releases every weekday. Subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favorite app. Part of the Caloroga Shark Media network. For transcripts and show notes visit www.dailycomedynews.comDaily Comedy News with Johnny Mac is a daily podcast covering comedians, stand-up comedy, late night television, and the comedy industry. New episodes every morning. Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen.  Contact John at John@thesharkdeck dot com For Uninterrupted Listening, use the Apple Podcast App and click the banner that says Uninterrupted Listening.  $4.99/month John's Substack about media is free. 

Johnny Mac delivers poolside comedy news, led by Trevor Noah starring in South Africa's second international tourism marketing push, “Tourism in South Africa with Trevor Noah,” titled “Didn't Say We Didn't Tell You,” aimed at attracting foreign visitors amid xenophobic tensions and anti-illegal immigration protests. Chelsea Handler shares strict family vacation etiquette from her 2025 book “I'll Have What She's Having,” including acknowledging household staff, being considerate with food and alcohol, staying engaged in activities, and contributing “pleasantness.” Rob Beckett discusses Disney trips, how kids change vacations, Spain travel tips, and a planned Europe road trip ending at Europa Park. In a paid advertorial, Kenan Thompson lists car essentials for parents and recalls his first Toyota 4Runner. Deadline's “Laugh List” spotlights 10 top unproduced comedy screenplays, including “Daniel Bennett Needs a Friend,” “The Flu Game,” and “Witch Please.” 00:24 Trevor Noah Tourism Ad01:41 Chelsea Handler Vacation Rules03:26 Rob Beckett Holiday Chaos04:25 Johnny Mac Travel Style06:04 Kenan Thompson Car Essentials07:54 Deadline Laugh List Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac--4522158/support.Daily Comedy News is hosted by Johnny Mac and releases every weekday. Subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favorite app. Part of the Caloroga Shark Media network. For transcripts and show notes visit www.dailycomedynews.comDaily Comedy News with Johnny Mac is a daily podcast covering comedians, stand-up comedy, late night television, and the comedy industry. New episodes every morning. Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen.  Contact John at John@thesharkdeck dot com For Uninterrupted Listening, use the Apple Podcast App and click the banner that says Uninterrupted Listening.  $4.99/month John's Substack about media is free. 

Episode 210: Going-to-the-Sun Road, Montana - Sunlit switchbacks over ancient glacier scars invites you on one of America's most dramatic scenic drives through Glacier National Park. We walk you through planning the perfect day trip, with highlights that include Logan Pass at the high alpine crest, the cascading Weeping Wall on the east approach, the Hidden Lake Overlook trail, and the iconic Wild Goose Island on St. Mary Lake. Travel tips cover seasonal road openings, arriving early to secure parking or hop a park shuttle, dressing in layers for sudden weather shifts, and practicing bear-aware hiking etiquette. For food, we recommend casual bites at Apgar Village, a relaxed meal at Lake McDonald Lodge when open, and picnic supplies from St. Mary Village to savor lakeside views. Landmark storytelling brings the Garden Wall's ancient glacier scars to life and points out photo-perfect pullouts. Whether you're chasing light across switchbacks or planning a multi-day Glacier itinerary, this episode blends practical advice with on-road wonder. This episode was prepared with the assistance of AI tools, giving us more time to travel and bring you even more destinations. Travel Is Back -- over 200 episodes covering destinations across America and beyond.Some episodes use AI for research, writing assistance, and occasional voiceover when Johnny Mac is unavailable. His point of view, and his insistence on finding the best local taco remains entirely human.

Join us on Travel Is Back episode 209 as we cruise the Blue Ridge Parkway, a legendary scenic drive where mists cradle the mountains and winding roads reveal waterfalls, overlooks and small-town charm. We highlight must-see stops including Mabry Mill's postcard-perfect waterwheel, the rhododendron blooms at Craggy Gardens, the plunging cascades of Linville Falls, and the high-point views from Mount Mitchell. Along the way we share travel tips for timing your visit—prime fall foliage and spring blooms—how to plan for limited cell service, best overlooks for sunrise, and safe slow driving on narrow stretches. Food lovers will enjoy Appalachian biscuits, farm-to-table meals and Asheville's craft beer scene as perfect fuel for the road. We map nearby hiking trailheads, parking and family-friendly stops, plus landmark history at the Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor Center. This episode was prepared with the assistance of AI tools, giving us more time to travel and bring you even more destinations. Tune in for cozy stories, practical advice and inspiration for your next scenic escape. Travel Is Back -- over 200 episodes covering destinations across America and beyond.Some episodes use AI for research, writing assistance, and occasional voiceover when Johnny Mac is unavailable. His point of view, and his insistence on finding the best local taco remains entirely human.

Johnny Mac shares a clip he believes is from Ziwe's 2025 interview show in which Kevin Hart is confronted for flying private and says he hasn't flown commercial in 17 years, arguing his schedule and need to sleep on planes. He then recaps a Baltimore Sun report from the taping of Stavros Halkias' special, including Baltimore-themed jokes about the Ravens name and Edgar Allan Poe, plus Halkias' weight-loss material and the logistics of recording four shows in the same outfit. Johnny notes Atsuko Okatsuka is developing a half-hour sitcom about modern marriage, highlights a Hollywood Reporter profile of Maria Bamford discussing self-acceptance, Al-Anon, and performing style, and summarizes a Guardian profile of Mary Beth Barone, including her comments on polarized comedy and criticism of Andrew Schulz. He also covers Nick Kroll's Comedy vs. Cancer benefit raising over $10 million and previews Montreal's World's Smallest Comedy Festival at Hurley's Irish Pub. 00:37 Kevin Hart Ziwe Clip01:53 Private Jet Confrontation03:32 Stavros Baltimore Special05:28 Atsuko Sitcom News06:01 Maria Bamford Profile06:54 Mary Beth Barone Guardian08:24 Nick Kroll Cancer Benefit10:00 Worlds Smallest Fest Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac--4522158/support.Daily Comedy News is hosted by Johnny Mac and releases every weekday. Subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favorite app. Part of the Caloroga Shark Media network. For transcripts and show notes visit www.dailycomedynews.comDaily Comedy News with Johnny Mac is a daily podcast covering comedians, stand-up comedy, late night television, and the comedy industry. New episodes every morning. Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen.  Contact John at John@thesharkdeck dot com For Uninterrupted Listening, use the Apple Podcast App and click the banner that says Uninterrupted Listening.  $4.99/month John's Substack about media is free. 

Johnny Mac shares five good news stories: In Tasmania, Neil the Seal, a five-year-old 2,200-pound southern elephant seal, returns for his annual molting visit, causing minor damage and prompting officials to urge people to keep a safe distance. In North Carolina, dozens of apples (and some oranges) drift ashore, likely from a cargo ship; volunteers collect them to protect wild horses from choking or digestive harm. In England, a National Archives volunteer finds a rare 1776 Exeter printing of the Declaration of Independence among Royal Navy papers, believed to be the only known copy outside the U.S. In Ottawa, a missing letter on French signage turns “public squares” into “pubic squares,” sparking viral attention. Finally, police rescue a missing tortoise named Tom from a highway after three weeks. 00:10 Neil the Seal Returns01:13 Apples Wash Ashore02:00 Declaration Copy Found02:58 Ottawa Sign Typo03:33 Slowest Police Chase Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/5-good-news-stories-happiness-and-fun--5747537/support.5 Good News Stories is a daily podcast with five positive, uplifting news stories to brighten your day. New episodes every day. Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Part of the Caloroga Shark Media networkJohn also hosts Daily Comedy NewsUnlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media!  For Apple users, hit the banner which says Uninterrupted Listening on your Apple podcasts app. Subscribe now for exclusive shows like 'Palace Intrigue,' and get bonus content from Deep Crown (our exclusive Palace Insider!) Or get 'Daily Comedy News,' and '5 Good News Stories' with no commercials! Plans start at $4.99 per month, or save 20% with a yearly plan at $49.99. Join today and help support the show!Get more info from Caloroga Shark Media and if you have any comments, suggestions, or just want to get in touch our email is info@caloroga.com

Johnny Mac discusses the Sept. 10 “New York City, Still Rising” 9/11 charity comedy benefit at Madison Square Garden, noting Jon Stewart and Pete Davidson's involvement and that several announced performers (Aziz Ansari, Bill Burr, Dave Chappelle, Ronny Chieng, and Davidson) also played the Riyadh Comedy Festival, while wondering if NYC Mayor Mamdani would attend and how he'd be received. He covers comedian Mary Beth Barone's support of Mamdani and her criticism of Democratic Party leadership. From Just for Laughs Montreal's State of the Industry, he highlights jokes and commentary from Jay Jurden and Gianmarco Soresi about various comedians and the festival. He then spotlights Seth Simons' FOIA-based Comedy Fee Tracker database (humorism.xyz) with reported booking fees for major comics. Finally, he gives “buy” recommendations: Mary Beth Barone, Stavros Halkias (new special coming), and Jimmy Fallon, citing a USA Today profile on Fallon's new short-form microdrama and recent ratings momentum. 00:17 9/11 Benefit Lineup01:50 Mamdani Supporter Spotlight02:33 JFL Industry Roast05:10 Comedy Fee Tracker07:53 Comedy Stock Picks09:07 Jimmy Fallon Fluff Piece Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac--4522158/support.Daily Comedy News is hosted by Johnny Mac and releases every weekday. Subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favorite app. Part of the Caloroga Shark Media network. For transcripts and show notes visit www.dailycomedynews.comDaily Comedy News with Johnny Mac is a daily podcast covering comedians, stand-up comedy, late night television, and the comedy industry. New episodes every morning. Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen.  Contact John at John@thesharkdeck dot com For Uninterrupted Listening, use the Apple Podcast App and click the banner that says Uninterrupted Listening.  $4.99/month John's Substack about media is free. 

Johnny Mac reports on the Daily Comedy News, leading with Jon Stewart and Pete Davidson's “NYC Still Rising After 25 Years: A 9/11 Charity's Comedy Benefit” at Madison Square Garden on Sept. 10 with headliners including Stewart, Davidson, Dave Chappelle, Aziz Ansari, Bill Burr, Ronny Chieng, Nikki Glaser, and Josh Johnson, noting Davidson's father FDNY firefighter Scott Davidson died on 9/11 and recalling the 20-year show lineup. John Mulaney announces “Mulaney Takes Manhattan,” nine iconic NYC venues in nine nights Jan. 7–15 from Comedy Cellar to Madison Square Garden. Other items: Stavros Halkias' Netflix special “Uncle Stav” Sept. 8; Jeff Dunham's iPhone-shot “250th Red, White and Blue Birthday Special” on YouTube now and wider streaming Oct. 6; Gabriel Iglesias filming his 10th Netflix special in San Antonio Aug. 20; Jimmy Fallon accused of reusing the “fish sticks” gag from South Park; Ricky Gervais' animated “Alley Cats” hits Netflix Aug. 7; Jim Norton and Anthony Cumia launch a YouTube/Patreon show Aug. 4; a Hollywood Reporter piece on Rick Glassman; and Nato Green's “The Darkest Hour” on YouTube July 31 with an album Aug. 14. 00:18 9/11 Charity Comedy Show01:13 Mulaney Takes Manhattan02:11 Stavros Netflix Special02:32 Jeff Dunham iPhone Special03:48 Fluffy Special Announcement04:14 Fallon Fish Sticks Controversy05:35 Ricky Gervais Alley Cats07:00 Norton and Cumia Reunion08:40 Rick Glassman Profile09:50 Nato Green Darkest Hour Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac--4522158/support.Daily Comedy News is hosted by Johnny Mac and releases every weekday. Subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favorite app. Part of the Caloroga Shark Media network. For transcripts and show notes visit www.dailycomedynews.comDaily Comedy News with Johnny Mac is a daily podcast covering comedians, stand-up comedy, late night television, and the comedy industry. New episodes every morning. Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen.  Contact John at John@thesharkdeck dot com For Uninterrupted Listening, use the Apple Podcast App and click the banner that says Uninterrupted Listening.  $4.99/month John's Substack about media is free. 

Johnny Mac shares five good news stories: In Australia, strangers lifted a car to rescue Tyler, a motorcyclist pinned after a crash, leading to hospitalization for broken ribs and a punctured lung, and he later reunited with and thanked the rescuers on TV. A son, Shane, surprised his father Daniel with a restored white 1969 Mustang Mach 1 for Father's Day, honoring sacrifices made raising six children. Eleven-year-old Andres was named Disneyland's honorary one-billionth guest and received a ceremony, VIP tour, access to Walt Disney's apartment, and a preview of Soarin' Across America. In England, 10 runners completed a half-marathon in a 60-foot caterpillar costume in 2:08:51 and submitted to Guinness. In Connecticut, a Michelob Ultra truck overturned, scattering beer and closing Route 44 for hours; no one was injured. 00:10 Strangers Save Biker01:05 Mustang Fathers Day Surprise01:59 Disneylands Billionth Guest02:48 Caterpillar Half Marathon04:01 Beer Truck Spill Wrapup04:36 Five Stories SignoffBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/5-good-news-stories-happiness-and-fun--5747537/support.5 Good News Stories is a daily podcast with five positive, uplifting news stories to brighten your day. New episodes every day. Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Part of the Caloroga Shark Media networkJohn also hosts Daily Comedy NewsUnlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media!  For Apple users, hit the banner which says Uninterrupted Listening on your Apple podcasts app. Subscribe now for exclusive shows like 'Palace Intrigue,' and get bonus content from Deep Crown (our exclusive Palace Insider!) Or get 'Daily Comedy News,' and '5 Good News Stories' with no commercials! Plans start at $4.99 per month, or save 20% with a yearly plan at $49.99. Join today and help support the show!Get more info from Caloroga Shark Media and if you have any comments, suggestions, or just want to get in touch our email is info@caloroga.com

Johnny Mac opens with a clip of comedian Tommy Kang doing a Rodney Dangerfield-style set about being Chinese, family insults, and a Taiwan joke, then reports Larry the Cable Guy was hospitalized in Lincoln, Nebraska with appendicitis, had it removed after two days, and is recovering at home after posting a humorous update. He critiques comedy at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, citing Variety's take on Trump's nervous delivery and weak material. From Just for Laughs in Montreal, he shares remarks and jokes from honorees including Gabriel Iglesias, Lisa Gilroy, Chris Fleming, Atsuko Okatsuka, and Bruce Hills receiving the JFL Legacy Tribute Award with taped tributes. Other notes include Tracy Morgan's Paramount+ show ending, Dan Harmon saying Chevy Chase's Community-movie involvement isn't his call, late-night ratings updates, and Billboard's June comedy Boxscore led by Nate Bargatze, with Matt Rife, Weird Al, Jim Gaffigan, and Peter Kay also listed. 00:15 Tommy Kang Clip01:32 Larry Cable Guy Update02:21 Trump Dinner Joke03:33 Just for Laughs Awards05:56 Bruce Hills Tribute07:31 Quick Comedy Notes08:11 Late Night Ratings10:54 Kimmel Contract Gossip12:10 Top Touring Comics13:00 Weird Al   Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac--4522158/support.Daily Comedy News is hosted by Johnny Mac and releases every weekday. Subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favorite app. Part of the Caloroga Shark Media network. For transcripts and show notes visit www.dailycomedynews.comDaily Comedy News with Johnny Mac is a daily podcast covering comedians, stand-up comedy, late night television, and the comedy industry. New episodes every morning. Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen.  Contact John at John@thesharkdeck dot com For Uninterrupted Listening, use the Apple Podcast App and click the banner that says Uninterrupted Listening.  $4.99/month John's Substack about media is free. 

206. Route 66 Part 1 - Chicago to Oklahoma City - From Chicago's Edge to Oklahoma's Dusty Dreams guides you along the first unforgettable stretch of America's Main Street, blending history, food, and practical travel tips for road-trippers. We start at the iconic Route 66 Begin sign at Adams & Michigan in Chicago, cruise past the Gemini Giant in Wilmington, and dig into a Cozy Dog corn dog in Springfield before soaking up the Gateway Arch and the Chain of Rocks Bridge in St. Louis and snapping photos at the Blue Whale of Catoosa. Highlights include these five stops plus hidden two-lane segments, classic diners and neon motels. Travel tips cover best seasons (spring and fall), how to navigate GPS vs. old maps, where to gas up for long rural stretches, and when to reserve museum tours. Expect recommendations for barbecue in St. Louis, pie and malt shops in small towns, and offbeat roadside attractions that make Route 66 a bucket-list drive. This episode was prepared with the assistance of AI tools, giving us more time to travel and bring you even more destinations. Travel Is Back -- over 200 episodes covering destinations across America and beyond.Some episodes use AI for research, writing assistance, and occasional voiceover when Johnny Mac is unavailable. His point of view, and his insistence on finding the best local taco remains entirely human.

Episode 207 of Travel Is Back, Route 66 Part 2 - Texas Panhandle to Albuquerque: From Dusty Panhandle to Neon Albuquerque, is a warm, road-trip guide through one of America's most iconic stretches. We take you from the windblown quads of the Texas Panhandle into the neon glow of Central Avenue in Albuquerque, with practical travel tips, tasty food stops, and landmark detours to plan into your itinerary. Highlights include Cadillac Ranch and its spray-painted Cadillacs outside Amarillo, the Midpoint Cafe in Adrian where you can pose at the literal halfway point, the murals and Blue Swallow Motel in Tucumcari, and the neon-lit Old Town and historic Route 66 signage in Albuquerque. You'll get food recommendations for Tex-Mex and New Mexican green chile, suggestions on timing to avoid summer heat and busy weekends, and tips for photographing vintage motels, roadside museums like the Devil's Rope, and ghost towns such as Glenrio. This episode was prepared with the assistance of AI tools, giving us more time to travel and bring you even more destinations. Travel Is Back -- over 200 episodes covering destinations across America and beyond.Some episodes use AI for research, writing assistance, and occasional voiceover when Johnny Mac is unavailable. His point of view, and his insistence on finding the best local taco remains entirely human.

Join us for Travel Is Back episode 208, “Route 66 Part 3 - Arizona to Santa Monica - Sunbaked Highways to Oceanfront Dreams,” as we chase neon and desert sunsets from Winslow to the Pacific. This episode guides you through iconic Route 66 landmarks and local flavors, with highlights including Standin' on the Corner Park in Winslow, Delgadillo's Snow Cap Drive-In in Seligman for burgers and shakes, the wild burros and staged gunfights of Oatman, the vintage Americana at Hackberry General Store, and the triumphant End of the Trail at the Santa Monica Pier. You'll get practical travel tips — plan spring or fall drives to avoid extreme heat, carry extra water and fuel, download offline maps for long desert stretches, and book classic motels ahead for the full retro experience. We'll also dig into food stops and what to order, from diner pies and milkshakes to roadside barbecue and regional comfort food. This episode was prepared with the assistance of AI tools, giving us more time to travel and bring you even more destinations. Travel Is Back -- over 200 episodes covering destinations across America and beyond.Some episodes use AI for research, writing assistance, and occasional voiceover when Johnny Mac is unavailable. His point of view, and his insistence on finding the best local taco remains entirely human.

Johnny Mac delivers poolside comedy news, starting with a Variety conversation between Tracy Morgan and Marcello Hernandez about bonding on SNL, Hernandez's plain-slice pizza order, Eddie Murphy advice, a “Domingo” character note, and Morgan's controversial remark about teachers. Mac also recaps a NorthJersey.com poll of favorite New Jersey comedians led by Jon Stewart, and discusses Jessica Kirson's story about being scolded on The View for not saying “Star Jones Reynolds,” followed by Kirson using a gay slur about Jones's ex-husband. Other items include Gary Gulman on wandering a mall as a kid, Weird Al turning down a seven-figure offer to play the Riyadh Comedy Festival, Abu Dhabi Comedy Festival headliners and dates, Derek Sheen's new hour Unrelatable, Jeff Arcuri's wedding after a cancer misdiagnosis, and a Cracked interview with Myq Kaplan. 00:32 Marcello Pizza Chat01:13 Tracy Teacher Rant01:33 SNL Season Stories02:45 New Jersey Poll03:38 Kirson View Drama05:10 Gulman Mall Memories05:56 Weird Al Turned Down Riyadh's 7 Figures07:10 Abu Dhabi Lineup08:05 Derek Sheen Special08:41 Jeff Atkuri Update09:32 Myq Kaplan InterviewBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac--4522158/support.Daily Comedy News is hosted by Johnny Mac and releases every weekday. Subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favorite app. Part of the Caloroga Shark Media network. For transcripts and show notes visit www.dailycomedynews.comDaily Comedy News with Johnny Mac is a daily podcast covering comedians, stand-up comedy, late night television, and the comedy industry. New episodes every morning. Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen.  Contact John at John@thesharkdeck dot com For Uninterrupted Listening, use the Apple Podcast App and click the banner that says Uninterrupted Listening.  $4.99/month John's Substack about media is free. 

Johnny Mac shares five good news stories: a Spain and Germany study testing four Barcelona Zoo giraffes suggests they can track additions of carrots and choose the larger amount about 68% of the time, though they struggled when carrots were removed. Scientists in China developed a solar-powered desalination system using engineered nanomaterials that produced over five gallons of drinking water daily during a year-long test while also providing irrigation water for crops like corn, beans, and bok choy. Using AI on over 45,000 coral observations since 1960, researchers identified about 64,000 square miles of reefs potentially resilient to climate change through at least 2050 in places including the Philippines, Indonesia, Australia, and parts of the Caribbean. Italian engineering students built a record-setting paper airplane that flew nearly 194 feet. In Thailand, officials are rounding up 100 monkeys that escaped an enclosure, with upgrades planned to prevent future breakouts. 00:10 Giraffes Do Math01:22 Solar Desalination Breakthrough01:57 AI Finds Coral Refuges02:35 Record Paper Airplane03:22 Monkey Jailbreak Chase04:11 Wrap Up and GoodbyeBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/5-good-news-stories-happiness-and-fun--5747537/support.5 Good News Stories is a daily podcast with five positive, uplifting news stories to brighten your day. New episodes every day. Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Part of the Caloroga Shark Media networkJohn also hosts Daily Comedy NewsUnlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media!  For Apple users, hit the banner which says Uninterrupted Listening on your Apple podcasts app. Subscribe now for exclusive shows like 'Palace Intrigue,' and get bonus content from Deep Crown (our exclusive Palace Insider!) Or get 'Daily Comedy News,' and '5 Good News Stories' with no commercials! Plans start at $4.99 per month, or save 20% with a yearly plan at $49.99. Join today and help support the show!Get more info from Caloroga Shark Media and if you have any comments, suggestions, or just want to get in touch our email is info@caloroga.com

Johnny Mac reports that Matt Rife announced a four-night comedy cruise, “Suite Life on Deck,” sailing from Miami with a Grand Turk stop Feb. 10–14, featuring comics including Craig Robinson, Nate Jackson, Eric Griffin, Finesse Mitchell, Ian Edwards, April Macy, and David Lucas, plus music/DJs, onboard activities, and meet-and-greets for the first 500 cabins. He also notes the theatrical release of “Ali G: Who Is I?” on Oct. 23 as Sacha Baron Cohen's feature directorial debut, and that “Ted Lasso” Season 4 premieres Aug. 5 on Apple TV with Ted coaching a second-division women's team. Other items include the 2026 Indie Street Film Festival lineup with Marc Maron's “In Memorium,” The Daily Show's planned vertical microdrama, Katt Williams and David Cross live-set notes, Frank Caliendo headlining the Siouxland Chamber Dinner, Flyover Comedy Festival details and pricing, and Leslie Jones' HGTV favorites. 00:10 Matt Rife Comedy Cruise01:09 Onboard Activities and Perks02:08 Ali G Returns to Theaters03:50 Ted Lasso Season 4 Details05:33 Indie Street Film Festival Lineup05:49 Daily Show Microdrama Trend06:47 Katt Williams Concert Notes07:39 David Cross and Caliendo News Clip09:42 Flyover Comedy Festival and Badge Math11:31 Leslie Jones HGTV Favorites Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac--4522158/support.Daily Comedy News is hosted by Johnny Mac and releases every weekday. Subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favorite app. Part of the Caloroga Shark Media network. For transcripts and show notes visit www.dailycomedynews.comDaily Comedy News with Johnny Mac is a daily podcast covering comedians, stand-up comedy, late night television, and the comedy industry. New episodes every morning. Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen.  Contact John at John@thesharkdeck dot com For Uninterrupted Listening, use the Apple Podcast App and click the banner that says Uninterrupted Listening.  $4.99/month John's Substack about media is free. 

Conan O'Brien explains on his podcast that slicked-back “greasy” hair came from rubbing oil into a sunburned scalp after attending the outdoor Obama Museum opening, where others like Stephen Colbert and David Letterman got badly burned. The show also covers Seth Meyers mocking President Trump's World Cup-related comments and joking about a “hex” at MetLife Stadium, and Jimmy Kimmel telling Variety his ratings improved after news of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert ending, while inviting Colbert to guest host (he declined). Other items include Kimmel promoting Celebrity Millionaire with Colin Jost and Michael Che, Jost discussing pronouncing Scarlett Johansson, an AGT Howie Mandel impersonator getting buzzed off, comedian Bob Marley's campfire accident, promotion of LiveOne's Weekly Comedy Thing, and Just for Laughs Montreal highlights including Mae Martin recording a Netflix special and coverage of the Nasty Show and Culture Show.00:30 Conan Hair Mystery01:51 Seth Meyers vs Trump03:22 Kimmel on Colbert03:48 Celebrity Millionaire Bits04:23 Jost Pronounces Johansson05:31 Fake Howie on AGT06:22 Bob Marley Catches Fire07:38 Poolside Podcast Chaos08:33 Weekly Comedy Thing Plug09:32 Just for Laughs Wrap09:56 Nasty Show Highlights11:00 Culture Show Lineup11:44 Summer Sunday SignoffBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac--4522158/support.Daily Comedy News is hosted by Johnny Mac and releases every weekday. Subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favorite app. Part of the Caloroga Shark Media network. For transcripts and show notes visit www.dailycomedynews.comDaily Comedy News with Johnny Mac is a daily podcast covering comedians, stand-up comedy, late night television, and the comedy industry. New episodes every morning. Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen.  Contact John at John@thesharkdeck dot com For Uninterrupted Listening, use the Apple Podcast App and click the banner that says Uninterrupted Listening.  $4.99/month John's Substack about media is free. 

Episode 204 brings you to Newport, Rhode Island — where gilded mansions meet salt air and timeless sails. Join us for a warm, practical guide to this coastal classic, with highlights like The Breakers mansion, the Cliff Walk's ocean views, Fort Adams' historic harbor fortifications, Thames Street's lively restaurants and shops, and sailboats drifting in Newport Harbor. We share travel tips on timing your visit (late spring to fall for sailing and festivals), booking mansion tours in advance, parking and shuttle options, and packing layers for breezy waterfront walks. Food lovers will savor fresh Rhode Island seafood — clam chowder, oysters, lobster rolls, and acclaimed farm-to-table restaurants and bakeries along Bowen's Wharf. We walk through landmarks, local history, and easy day-trip itineraries that balance museums, gardens, and shoreline time. This episode was prepared with the assistance of AI tools, giving us more time to travel and bring you even more destinations. Tune in for friendly insights, actionable tips, and the best spots for photos and sunset sails. Travel Is Back -- over 200 episodes covering destinations across America and beyond.Some episodes use AI for research, writing assistance, and occasional voiceover when Johnny Mac is unavailable. His point of view, and his insistence on finding the best local taco remains entirely human.

Episode 205 of Travel Is Back drifts into Tybee Island, Georgia — Tybee tides, lighthouse echoes, coastal calm — a friendly guide to one of the Southeast's most charming barrier islands. We walk you through highlights including the Tybee Island Light Station & Museum, sunrise from the Pier, dolphin-watching cruises, and a marsh-paddle at low tide. You'll get practical travel tips on parking and peak-season timing, how to read tide charts for shelling and kayaking, and the best bike routes for an easy island loop. Food lovers will want our recommendations for fresh shrimp and grits, oysters on the half shell, and a must-visit crab shack where locals go after sunset. Landmarks and nearby history come alive with a visit to Fort Pulaski National Monument and the preserved wooden pilings along North Beach. We keep the tone warm and conversational, with insider notes on where to catch the quietest beaches and the friendliest crab cakes. This episode was prepared with the assistance of AI tools, giving us more time to travel and bring you even more destinations. Travel Is Back -- over 200 episodes covering destinations across America and beyond.Some episodes use AI for research, writing assistance, and occasional voiceover when Johnny Mac is unavailable. His point of view, and his insistence on finding the best local taco remains entirely human.

The Joe Rogan Experience is the most listened-to podcast in the world. This episode traces how Joe Rogan — a standup comedian and UFC commentator — built JRE from a loose 2009 experiment with his comedy friends into a media property worth hundreds of millions of dollars to Spotify. Topics covered include the early years and first guests, the comedy world's role in building the show's audience, how a Rogan appearance became the most valuable career move in standup comedy, the first Spotify deal, the Neil Young controversy, why Spotify renewed at a higher number despite the backlash, the Bernie Sanders and Donald Trump appearances, why Kamala Harris didn't appear in 2024, and what JRE's role in the presidential election says about where media influence actually lives right now. Also covers why the show's roots in standup comedy shaped everything about how it sounds and why nobody in traditional media saw it coming until it was too late.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac--4522158/support.Daily Comedy News is hosted by Johnny Mac and releases every weekday. Subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favorite app. Part of the Caloroga Shark Media network. For transcripts and show notes visit www.dailycomedynews.comDaily Comedy News with Johnny Mac is a daily podcast covering comedians, stand-up comedy, late night television, and the comedy industry. New episodes every morning. Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen.  Contact John at John@thesharkdeck dot com For Uninterrupted Listening, use the Apple Podcast App and click the banner that says Uninterrupted Listening.  $4.99/month John's Substack about media is free. 

Johnny Mac shares five good news stories: French police recovered a stolen Pablo Picasso portrait worth about 12 million euros during a drug-dealer investigation near Paris; four suspects were arrested in thefts tied to a Paris storage warehouse, and the authenticated artwork will be returned to its owner. Duke University researchers restored retinal function in mice by injecting lab-grown human retinal blood vessel cells made from induced pluripotent stem cells. Gardener Graham set Guinness records with a 3 lb 13.7 oz elephant garlic bulb and the heaviest Swedish heirloom snow pea, adding to several prior records. A purple elephant seal at Ano Nuevo State Park was stained by red algae. At a California wedding, a rediscovered video of the bride at age four predicted marrying “Max,” matching the groom's name; the moment went viral on TikTok. 00:09 Stolen Picasso Found00:57 Stem Cells Restore Sight01:33 Giant Garlic Records02:09 Mystery Purple Seal02:38 Wedding Time Capsule Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/5-good-news-stories-happiness-and-fun--5747537/support.5 Good News Stories is a daily podcast with five positive, uplifting news stories to brighten your day. New episodes every day. Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Part of the Caloroga Shark Media networkJohn also hosts Daily Comedy NewsUnlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media!  For Apple users, hit the banner which says Uninterrupted Listening on your Apple podcasts app. Subscribe now for exclusive shows like 'Palace Intrigue,' and get bonus content from Deep Crown (our exclusive Palace Insider!) Or get 'Daily Comedy News,' and '5 Good News Stories' with no commercials! Plans start at $4.99 per month, or save 20% with a yearly plan at $49.99. Join today and help support the show!Get more info from Caloroga Shark Media and if you have any comments, suggestions, or just want to get in touch our email is info@caloroga.com

Poolside host Johnny Mac covers fan reactions to Conan O'Brien's slicked-back “Greaser Conan” hair on his podcast with Molly Shannon, including jokes likening him to a drug lord. He reports on David Letterman's Montreal Comedy Festival appearance featuring Paul Shaffer, a big Canadian flag, “O Canada,” jokes apologizing for American leaders, remarks that Canada is not for sale, guest Will Arnett (SmartLess, Arrested Development, BoJack Horseman), a Will Arnett-themed top 10 list, and a closing singalong of “Takin' Care of Business” including French lyrics. Mac notes Netflix's Kevin Hart film “72 Hours,” Hart's barbs at LeBron James, and Cosmo/Hola interviews with Ben Marshall and Marcello Hernandez about the movie and comedy. He previews Weird Al's tour setlist and the Just for Laughs schedule, makes Comedy Stock Market “buys,” and plugs upcoming Rory Scovel and Whitmer Thomas specials plus Brian Bates' new special. 00:19 Greaser Conan Hair01:25 Letterman Montreal Night02:58 Kevin Hart 72 Hours03:53 Ben Marshall Profile05:55 Marcello Hart Impressions06:58 Weird Al Tour Preview09:11 JFL Schedule Rundown10:36 Comedy Stock Market Buys14:14 Why Buy Scovel Thomas15:48 Maher Netflix Skim16:10 Leslie Jones HGTV16:44 Brian Bates Special Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac--4522158/support.Daily Comedy News is hosted by Johnny Mac and releases every weekday. Subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favorite app. Part of the Caloroga Shark Media network. For transcripts and show notes visit www.dailycomedynews.comDaily Comedy News with Johnny Mac is a daily podcast covering comedians, stand-up comedy, late night television, and the comedy industry. New episodes every morning. Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen.  Contact John at John@thesharkdeck dot com For Uninterrupted Listening, use the Apple Podcast App and click the banner that says Uninterrupted Listening.  $4.99/month John's Substack about media is free. 

Johnny Mac covers comedy news including Marcello Hernandez promoting Netflix's “72 Hours” with Kevin Hart, sharing Today Show banter where Marcelo jokes about Hart's nonstop hustling, wardrobe, and sockless style, plus a less-funny Late Night with Seth Meyers segment mocking Hart's “#da kid” persona. A “kerfuffle/kerfluffle” arises after Whitney Cummings says a Trump joke from the Mark Twain Prize broadcast was requested to be cut over lawsuit fears; Netflix denies cutting it and says the Kennedy Center had contractual rights, while Cummings states Netflix supported comics. He updates the “Scrubs” revival: Joel Kim Booster exits and Ava Bunn becomes a series regular, with many originals and new recurring cast listed. He previews JFL Montreal listings, notes Rhys Darby's special release, discusses a Telegraph critique of Sacha Baron Cohen reviving Ali G, reports James Trickey was punched during an Edinburgh Fringe evacuation and turned it into a new show, and marks the death of late-night producer Peter Lassally, 93. 00:15 Marcello and Kevin Hart00:35 Today Show Clip02:39 Outfit and Socks Roast03:22 Seth Meyers Segment05:12 Kerfuffle Pronunciation05:44 Whitney Cummings Cut Joke07:48 Scrubs Revival Update09:17 JFL Montreal Lineup10:24 Telegraph vs Ali G12:31 Fringe Street Punch13:38 Peter Lassally Tribute Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac--4522158/support.Daily Comedy News is hosted by Johnny Mac and releases every weekday. Subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favorite app. Part of the Caloroga Shark Media network. For transcripts and show notes visit www.dailycomedynews.comDaily Comedy News with Johnny Mac is a daily podcast covering comedians, stand-up comedy, late night television, and the comedy industry. New episodes every morning. Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen.  Contact John at John@thesharkdeck dot com For Uninterrupted Listening, use the Apple Podcast App and click the banner that says Uninterrupted Listening.  $4.99/month John's Substack about media is free. 

Johnny Mac shares five good news stories: a Columbia University study of 11,000 office workers finds the best way to counter sitting is a five-minute walk every hour, boosting mood, alertness, and productivity; University of South Florida researchers report toxins tied to Antarctic sea squirts show early promise against melanoma, killing cancer in mice without harming them, though producing enough compound remains a challenge; Montana volunteers called the “Montana Bar Fairies” leave $5 coffee gift cards on cars left overnight at bars to reward people for not driving drunk; Kelsey becomes the first American woman to row solo from California to Hawaii, completing the ~2,400-mile trip in 43 days on her boat The Lily and setting a new fastest time; and an airport moment where a vibrating suitcase turns out to contain an electric toothbrush.  00:52 Sea Squirts Cancer Hope01:35 Bar Fairies Rewards02:15 Solo Rowing Record02:57 Vibrating Suitcase Laugh Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/5-good-news-stories-happiness-and-fun--5747537/support.5 Good News Stories is a daily podcast with five positive, uplifting news stories to brighten your day. New episodes every day. Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Part of the Caloroga Shark Media networkJohn also hosts Daily Comedy NewsUnlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media!  For Apple users, hit the banner which says Uninterrupted Listening on your Apple podcasts app. Subscribe now for exclusive shows like 'Palace Intrigue,' and get bonus content from Deep Crown (our exclusive Palace Insider!) Or get 'Daily Comedy News,' and '5 Good News Stories' with no commercials! Plans start at $4.99 per month, or save 20% with a yearly plan at $49.99. Join today and help support the show!Get more info from Caloroga Shark Media and if you have any comments, suggestions, or just want to get in touch our email is info@caloroga.com

Johnny Mac recaps Ricky Gervais' BBC2 interview in which he reiterates his free-speech stance, says he doesn't try to offend, and is now ignoring cancel-culture talk, noting complaints spike once specials hit Netflix. Mac says The Office UK is better than the U.S. version and calls David Brent far cringier than Michael Scott. He reviews Netflix's most-watched comedy specials for the first half of 2026, praising Katt Williams at #1 and criticizing Marcelo Hernandez's #2 spot, then notes other view counts including Mike Epps, Gervais, and Dave Chappelle. He mentions Steven Wright discussing his writing process, plays a Tim Dillon clip dismissing “deep state” claims, and shares Ryan Hamilton addressing Seinfeld comparisons. He previews Kelsey Cook's upcoming Netflix special, lists Montreal's New Faces and show schedule, notes Chris Rock directing a TIFF film, covers Matt Matthews' Mobile arena backlash and response, and highlights Connor Ratliff's Road Runner posts plus a Daffy Season trailer. 00:13 Ricky Gervais Free Speech01:09 Rewatching The Office UK01:50 Netflix Comedy Rankings02:18 Marcelo Hernandez Roast04:03 Kevin Hart 72 Hours05:33 Listener Text and Airplane Recline06:35 Steven Wright Writing06:54 Tim Dillon Politics Rant07:59 Ryan Hamilton Seinfeld Comparisons09:30 Kelsey Cook Netflix Special10:02 Montreal New Faces Preview12:45 Toronto Film Festival Buzz13:27 Matt Matthews Mobile Backlash15:10 Connor Ratliff Roadrunner Project15:23 Daffy Season Trailer Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac--4522158/support.Daily Comedy News is hosted by Johnny Mac and releases every weekday. Subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favorite app. Part of the Caloroga Shark Media network. For transcripts and show notes visit www.dailycomedynews.comDaily Comedy News with Johnny Mac is a daily podcast covering comedians, stand-up comedy, late night television, and the comedy industry. New episodes every morning. Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen.  Contact John at John@thesharkdeck dot com For Uninterrupted Listening, use the Apple Podcast App and click the banner that says Uninterrupted Listening.  $4.99/month John's Substack about media is free. 

Johnny Mac reports poolside on comedy news, led by Shane Gillis selling 76,212 tickets at Philadelphia's Lincoln Financial Field, breaking the Guinness record previously held by Germany's Mario Barth (67,733 in 2008); Naomi Watanabe holds the female solo record with 44,356 at the Tokyo Dome in 2026. Jason Kelce led an Eagles chant, Meek Mill appeared, and Big Jay Oakerson and Dave Chappelle performed; the show went on despite Northeast wildfire smoke, and Gillis addressed crowd-diversity criticism in a Trump bit with Chappelle. Netflix releases Bill Maher's Mark Twain Prize event featuring guests including Louis C.K., and Maher defends Louis C.K. on NPR. Chloe Fineman announces she's leaving SNL after seven seasons, reportedly to star in Netflix's Myron Bolitar, amid mixed Page Six sourcing. Other items: Christina P. and Tom Segura split, World Cup notes, Stephen Colbert posts about his dog, Montreal Comedy Festival highlights, and Kyle Gordon's new album narrated by Daniel Radcliffe. 00:18 Shane Gillis Stadium Record01:11 Who Is Mario Barth01:46 Mario Barth Clip02:34 Philly Show Highlights03:28 Crowd Diversity Bit05:17 Bill Maher Twain Prize06:55 Maher Defends Louis CK07:33 Chloe Fineman Exits SNL08:54 Page Six Shade09:15 Christina P Split09:32 World Cup Comedy Bits10:06 Colbert Returns Online10:26 Montreal Comedy Fest10:52 What To Watch Today11:00 Kyle Gordon Album News Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac--4522158/support.Daily Comedy News is hosted by Johnny Mac and releases every weekday. Subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favorite app. Part of the Caloroga Shark Media network. For transcripts and show notes visit www.dailycomedynews.comDaily Comedy News with Johnny Mac is a daily podcast covering comedians, stand-up comedy, late night television, and the comedy industry. New episodes every morning. Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen.  Contact John at John@thesharkdeck dot com For Uninterrupted Listening, use the Apple Podcast App and click the banner that says Uninterrupted Listening.  $4.99/month John's Substack about media is free. 

Johnny Mac delivers a “hater edition” of Daily Comedy News, highlighting harsh reviews of Will Ferrell's Netflix golfing comedy series “The Hawk,” with multiple outlets calling it unfunny and overextended. He plays and mocks an ESPYs segment featuring Ferrell translating for Marcello Hernandez, criticizing Hernandez's jokes while noting one punchline he liked about Caleb Williams and Tiger Woods. The show also covers Carlos Mencia's tax case, including court attire, asset freezes, and permission to list an Encino mansion and access $100,000 from a bank account. Other items include Dane Cook starring in psychological horror short “Medium Rare,” FX announcing “It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia” Season 18 (10 episodes) with plot points, Kevin Hart's “Cold as Balls” moving to Netflix with new guests, and the High Plains Comedy Festival ending after 13 years with a final party November 21 at Skylark Lounge. 00:27 Will Ferrell Show Panned02:01 ESPYs Clip Setup02:37 Ferrell Translates Spanish04:40 Hack Jokes Breakdown07:38 One Good Punchline08:02 Carlos Mencia Tax Trouble09:15 Dane Cook Horror Turn09:42 Wedding Ring Volleyball Story10:14 Always Sunny Season 1811:55 Kevin Hart Cold As Balls12:36 MAGA Podcast Host Rant14:21 High Plains Festival Ends Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac-a-daily-briefing-on-comedians-and-the-comedy-industry--4522158/support.Daily Comedy News with Johnny Mac is a daily podcast covering comedians, stand-up comedy, late night television, and the comedy industry. New episodes every morning. Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Part of the Caloroga Shark Media network.Contact John at John@thesharkdeck dot com For Uninterrupted Listening, use the Apple Podcast App and click the banner that says Uninterrupted Listening.  $4.99/month John's Substack about media is free.This is the animal sanctuary mentioned in the February 10 episode.

Johnny Mac delivers a summer Sunday comedy-news roundup while planning to watch the World Cup final outdoors. USA Today profiles SNL's Marcelo Hernandez, a former Division III soccer player at John Carroll University who quit during college to pursue comedy, recalling the emotional decision and comparing soccer's physical demands to SNL's mental grind; he also recounts meeting Matt Damon (and introducing him to family) at Colombia vs. Portugal. Gianmarco Soresi shares Wirecutter airplane-seatmate advice, including defending seat reclining, which Mac disputes. Wired excerpts with Pete Holmes cover his unread texts and emails, email-thread rules, current MacBook Air M2, and getting news from people rather than sources or subreddits. Jeff Foxworthy explains the origins of “You Might Be a Redneck” and cites his Johnny Carson couch moment as a career highlight. Jim Brewer recalls Joe Pesci playfully scaring him over a Pesci impression. Patton Oswalt details his travel wardrobe and tea ritual. Toronto Guardian spotlights local comedian Nick Burden's crowd-heavy style and favorites (Chappelle, Shane Gillis), plus Budapest as his top venue. 00:21 Marcelo Hernandez Soccer to SNL02:13 Gianmarco Soresi Travel Tips03:31 Pete Holmes Tech Habits05:04 Jeff Foxworthy Redneck Origins06:27 Jim Breuer Meets Joe Pesci06:53 Patton Oswalt Travel Rituals07:48 Nick Burden Local Spotlight08:43 Wrap Up World Cup SignoffBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac-a-daily-briefing-on-comedians-and-the-comedy-industry--4522158/support.Daily Comedy News with Johnny Mac is a daily podcast covering comedians, stand-up comedy, late night television, and the comedy industry. New episodes every morning. Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Part of the Caloroga Shark Media network.Contact John at John@thesharkdeck dot com For Uninterrupted Listening, use the Apple Podcast App and click the banner that says Uninterrupted Listening.  $4.99/month John's Substack about media is free.This is the animal sanctuary mentioned in the February 10 episode.

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This week on STICK TO WRESTLING, we rank and discuss the greatest years in WWWF/WWF history, from 1976 through 1995! Johnny Mac and Steve lived through every one of those trips around the Sun, and they have plenty of information, and even more opinions, to share. On the discussion table: — The year the WWF … Continue reading Episode 421: As The Years Go Passing By → The post Episode 421: As The Years Go Passing By appeared first on Stick To Wrestling with John McAdam.