Podcast appearances and mentions of mark twain prize

VR39 - Vapid Response Wednesday returns with a tasteful pairing of stories about alleged anti-Italian discrimination that go together like chianti and red sauce. Today's specials include: Aperitivo: a tasteless morsel from the least deserving recipient in the history of the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor Primo: a chef's kiss Washington Examiner oped on how NYC mayor Zohran Mamdani “erased” Little Italy Secondo: a spicy molto grosso meatball of a Boston lawsuit over alleged anti-Italian-American discrimination gives a federal court indigestion Dolce: our patrons! Listen ad-free and support the show at patreon.com/law “Mayor Mamdani, Why Did You Erase Little Italy?” Anthony Colombo Jr., Mike Crispi, Gerard Marrone, Washington Examiner (7/10/26)  Second Amended Complaint in North End Chamber of Commerce et al v. City of Boston, filed 3/7/24 Order on Defendant's Motion to Dismiss in North End Chamber of Commerce et al v. City of Boston(12/20/24) North End Chamber of Commerce et al v. City of Boston, No. 25-1063 (1st Cir., 7/30/26) Check out the OA Linktree for all the places to go and things to do!

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. 

"I've got thoughts!" Oliver Darcy stops by the show to discuss the end of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, the gutting of 60 Minutes, and the influence of Bari Weiss and the Ellison family. Plus, Bill Maher has a strange collection of people honoring him with the Mark Twain Prize, Bruce Buffer vs. Michael Buffer, and Dan's fear over the climate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tom Brady post-NFL career becoming cringy, Nolan Wells conspiracy theories, grandpa thrown by bison breaks his silence, Claude Lemieux's sex addiction, Pan Am Flight 256 found, Aaron Rodgers finally reunites with family, male pornstar awareness, and revisiting Adam Levine Instagram DMs. Randy Spears sparks a conversation about awesome male porn stars throughout the years. Nobody apparently lives up to Drew's favorite, Johnny Wadd. Sports Insanity: Aaron Rodgers has reunited with his family after being estranged for over 10 years... except that one crappy Bachelor brother. Brooklyn Beckham remains estranged from his family. Claude Lemieux's son says he relapsed into sex addiction, ESPN blows out Cam Newton and Ryan Clark. Tom Brady and Logan Paul will square off in the ring! An old Cubbies fan smacked an unpatriotic younger fan for not standing for the Star Spangled Banner. Adam Silver and the NBA are waiting on LeBron James. Take your time. Pan Am Flight 256 has been discovered after 74 years of nobody looking. Adam Levine is caught getting cozy with his wife despite the habit of sliding into hotties DMs. Nolan Wells Saga: Nancy Grace is falling for the cell phone conspiracies. Don Lemon wants the white kids to be SO guilty. Willie D of the Geto Boys is popping off about the case. Alcohol may have been a factor in Nolan's death. This case has been great for Al Sharpton and Ben Crump. Get ready for some autopsy madness. The Cajun Navy is probably complicit. Terrell Owens has pledged $25K to Tyler Perry and Al Sharpton's reward. RIP Norm Cash and Dennis Wilson. Oh, and RIP Charles Manson. What is Jennifer Aniston doing with Jim Curtis? US Rep. Suhas Subramanyam likes Tesla despite his party HATING Elon Musk. Amazon drones are rocking and rolling in Michigan. The City of Ferndale wants residents to know they have no control over the sky. Madrid is going crazy over Spain's World Cup victory. Tom Cruise nauseated soccer fans with his on field "Ted Talk". The ratings were pretty good. Good on Serena William's husband, Reddit founder Alexis Ohanian, for supporting Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. Some turd in NYC lit a fire at a Federal Building that injured an immigrant. Whitney Cummings had a Donald Trump joke cut from the Netflix's Mark Twain Prize broadcast set. The victim of the vicious bison attack has broken his silence. Merch, yo. Check it. If you'd like to help support the show… consider subscribing to our YouTube Channel, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter (Drew Lane, Marc Fellhauer, Trudi Daniels, Jim Bentley, BranDon, and Roberto).

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. 

"This Week" co-anchor Jonathan Karl sits down with HBO's "Real Time" host Bill Maher to discuss receiving the prestigious comedy award and his thoughts on the current political climate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Whitney cut jokes from the Mark Twain Prize on Netflix because Trump may sue her but if he does, here is her defense. Can Trump sue Whitney for this particular joke? Then she debates whether or not the CERN collider, the particle smasher in Switzerland, being shut down is impacting our lives or not. Tickets for The Big Baby Tour https://www.whitneycummings.com SHOP: https://whitneycummings.com/index.html#store Thank you to our sponsors! HUEL https://www.huel.com/whitney 15% off online, new customers only SQUARE Https://www.square.com/go/whitney Booking.com Go on, book that trip - it's easy. Booking.com. Booking.yeah https://www.booking.com

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Johnny Mac recaps Bill Maher receiving the Kennedy Center's Mark Twain Prize, featuring Maher's remarks about mocking both political sides, “lunatic left/right,” censorship debates around Huckleberry Finn, and praising his audience for valuing truth over pandering; the event included clips from Politically Incorrect, stand-up, and podcasts, appearances by Louis C.K. (crediting Maher for supporting him), Whitney Cummings, Woody Harrelson, Jay Leno, and Matt Friend's Trump impression, and will stream on Netflix July 21, though a Washingtonian writer described the room as sedate with empty seats. Mac also covers backlash framing Nate Bargatze as “MAGA” after Cheryl Hines liked an Instagram clip, Michelle Wolf saying she'd be meaner at the 2018 WHCD and criticizing “podcast bros” platforming Trump, recommends Ryan Hamilton's Netflix special, comments on Des Bishop's Hulu special, notes Trevor Noah's World Cup bias remarks and YouTube view counts, and reports David Letterman's Just for Laughs debut with Will Arnett on July 21. 00:17 Maher Wins Mark Twain01:26 Tributes And Left Critique02:48 Woody Leno And Vibes05:27 Host Health And Nate06:21 Michelle Wolf Reflects07:58 Specials Soccer And Hulu08:52 Trevor Noah Numbers10:47 Letterman JFL Plans11:40 Wrap Up And HousekeepingBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac-a-daily-briefing-on-comedians-and-the-comedy-industry--4522158/support.Daily Comedy News with Johnny Mac is a daily podcast covering comedians, stand-up comedy, late night television, and the comedy industry. New episodes every morning. Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Part of the Caloroga Shark Media network.Contact John at John@thesharkdeck dot com For Uninterrupted Listening, use the Apple Podcast App and click the banner that says Uninterrupted Listening.  $4.99/month John's Substack about media is free.This is the animal sanctuary mentioned in the February 10 episode.

Dave Rubin of "The Rubin Report" gives a first look to the stories you need to know to start your day including Bill Maher receiving the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor at the Kennedy Center and reflecting on free speech, honesty, cancel culture, and why telling the truth eventually makes everyone hate you, with appearances from Stephen A. Smith, Jay Leno, Louis C.K., and Whitney Cummings; California State Senator Scott Wiener being heckled, surrounded, and chased from San Francisco's Trans March by anti-Israel activists despite his long record of progressive activism and criticism of Israel, highlighting growing divisions within the Democratic Party over Israel, Gaza, antisemitism, and ideological purity tests; reactions from Ben Shapiro, Spencer Pratt, Andrew Kolvet; and much more.

There are normal radio shows... and then there's whatever happened today.This daily comedy episode kicks off with a passionate (and surprisingly heated) debate over the greatest American bands of all time. Aerosmith? Metallica? The Beach Boys? Pearl Jam? Eagles? Somebody is wrong, somebody gets roasted, and nobody leaves happy.Then Kenny Chesney somehow steals the spotlight before he even performs. Between Shirt Nation jokes, concert cancellations, and rumors surrounding Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's possible wedding, the crew has plenty to say—and almost none of it is nice.Kate Beckinsale reminds everyone that grief doesn't always look the same after revealing that coping with personal tragedy involved prank calls and mooning people from a hotel window. Naturally, the gang spends far too long discussing whether society unfairly abandoned the fine art of mooning sometime after Y2K.Speaking of questionable history... conspiracy theorists are convinced someone attended Elvis Presley's final concert with an iPhone decades before smartphones existed. Is it proof of time travel? An old camera? A vape? The Rizz Show investigates with the scientific rigor you'd expect from people arguing about Don Henley's FBI search history five minutes earlier.The celebrity gossip keeps rolling with Noah Kahan begging concertgoers to stop leaving surprises on venue floors, Alan Jackson's emotional farewell concert, Bill Maher's Mark Twain Prize, Mel Brooks turning 100, and a surprisingly heartfelt conversation about legendary supergroups that disappeared way too soon.Somewhere in the middle, Riz announces a concert he'll absolutely attend, the crew argues over Taylor Swift's rumored wedding location, Kenny Chesney gets called out for canceling shows, and everyone discovers there are apparently multiple ways to accidentally become internet-famous.It's another chaotic ride packed with celebrity news, weird news, music debates, conspiracy theories, sarcastic humor, and the completely unnecessary confidence that only The Rizzuto Show can deliver.If you enjoy ridiculous conversations that somehow bounce from classic rock to celebrity gossip to time-traveling Elvis without ever touching the brakes, congratulations—you've found your people.This daily comedy episode delivers everything you'd expect from The Rizzuto Show: laughs, debates, pop culture commentary, questionable life advice, and absolutely zero guarantees that any topic will stay on track for more than two minutes.Follow The Rizzuto Show → https://linktr.ee/rizzshow for more from your favorite daily comedy show.Connect with The Rizzuto Show Comedy Podcast online → https://1057thepoint.com/RizzShowHear The Rizz Show daily on the radio at 105.7 The Point | Hubbard Radio in St. Louis, MO.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Johnny Mac reports that the John F. Kennedy Center will present the 27th Mark Twain Prize for American Humor to Bill Maher at a gala featuring comedians including Louis C.K., Whitney Cummings, and Jay Leno, plus John Mellencamp and Stephen A. Smith, with the program later airing on Netflix. He reads the official praise of Maher's political-comedy influence and Mediaite's ranking, then reviews past Mark Twain Prize recipients from Richard Pryor through Conan O'Brien, noting Bill Cosby's 2018 rescission and other observations about the list. He riffs on bios for Louis C.K. and Jay Leno, including checking Leno's voice-acting credits. He also covers Jo Koy hosting the filmed showcase series “Martin Lawrence Presents: Pass the Mic” in Albuquerque, and summarizes an LA Times piece on Patton Oswalt's ideal Sunday routine.00:00 Bill Maher Wins Twain01:28 Past Winners Rundown02:16 Cosby Rescinded Context02:57 Modern Era Winners04:23 Louis CK and Leno Bios05:57 Jay Leno Voiceover Deep Dive07:42 Jo Koy Hosts Pass the Mic08:46 Patton Oswalt Perfect Sunday12:45 Star Trek Rant and WrapBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac-a-daily-briefing-on-comedians-and-the-comedy-industry--4522158/support.Daily Comedy News with Johnny Mac is a daily podcast covering comedians, stand-up comedy, late night television, and the comedy industry. New episodes every morning. Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Part of the Caloroga Shark Media network.Contact John at John@thesharkdeck dot com For Uninterrupted Listening, use the Apple Podcast App and click the banner that says Uninterrupted Listening.  $4.99/month John's Substack about media is free.This is the animal sanctuary mentioned in the February 10 episode.

Johnny Mac reports that Moshe Kasher revealed on Instagram he was diagnosed with HPV-positive tonsil cancer, underwent a procedure in Los Angeles, expects a high cure rate around 95%, is awaiting news on whether he needs radiation, and urged followers to get checked and vaccinate kids; he and Natasha Leggero recorded an Endless Honeymoon podcast episode right before surgery. Sebastian Maniscalco told The Wall Street Journal he blew out both calves during performances and discussed his current routine. TMZ says Travis Kelce and Jason Kelce saw Dave Chappelle in San Diego, and reports fireworks near Taylor Swift's Rhode Island estate amid July 3 wedding rumors. The Mark Twain Prize honoring Bill Maher tapes June 28 and airs on Netflix July 21 with guests including Louis C.K., Whitney Cummings, Woody Harrelson, Jay Leno, and others. Ricky Gervais previews Netflix's animated Alley Cats (August), Alan Carr discusses cut Last One Laughing UK bits and doppelgangers, Jay Leno addresses late-night politics, and Jimmy Kimmel's summer guest hosts are named. 00:13 Moshe Kasher Cancer Update01:54 Sebastian Maniscalco Injuries03:42 Kelce Chappelle Party Rumors04:29 Bill Maher Twain Prize05:34 Ricky Gervais Alley Cats06:29 Alley Cats Trailer Clip07:08 Last One Laughing Secrets08:11 Creator Notes and Thanks08:30 Jay Leno on Late Night10:35 Kimmel Summer Guest Hosts Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac-a-daily-briefing-on-comedians-and-the-comedy-industry--4522158/support.Daily Comedy News with Johnny Mac is a daily podcast covering comedians, stand-up comedy, late night television, and the comedy industry. New episodes every morning. Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Part of the Caloroga Shark Media network.Contact John at John@thesharkdeck dot com For Uninterrupted Listening, use the Apple Podcast App and click the banner that says Uninterrupted Listening.  $4.99/month John's Substack about media is free.This is the animal sanctuary mentioned in the February 10 episode.

Johnny Mac previews Bill Maher receiving the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor at the Kennedy Center on Sunday, June 28, filmed for Netflix, with participants including Louis C.K., Jay Leno, Stephen A. Smith, Whitney Cummings, Woody Harrelson, Arianna Huffington, and John Mellencamp, and notes past winners. He highlights Zarna Garg's comments on the Breakdown podcast about performing at the Riyadh Comedy Festival to inspire women who watch her in secret, saying money wasn't her motivation, and mentions The Hollywood Reporter's note that Jessica Kirson donated her Riyadh fee to the Human Rights Campaign. The episode jokes about Knicks chatter and Jimmy Kimmel's bit on Trump possibly attending a New York game, then covers a White House lawn UFC event invite list and reports Adam Sandler won't attend. It spotlights Patton Oswalt's new YouTube special “Tea and Scotch,” his thoughts on George Carlin, Lenny Bruce, and hecklers, plus discussion of his Star Trek Strange New Worlds role.  00:00 Mark Twain Prize Preview01:12 Zarna Garg Riyadh Debate03:39 Knicks Trump Jokes04:37 UFC White House Guestlist06:44 Patton Oswalt Carlin Talk09:44 Star Trek Rant Escalates10:57 Lucas Shovel Bit12:58 New Specials Spotlight 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.

LA SPINZ April 6, 2026 – Final Sequence Segment 1: Paul McCartney performed 2 nights at the relatively small 1200 capacity Fonda Theater in Hollywood and the place was jammed with celebrities. Seen in the crowd were Ringo, Taylor Swift, Stevie Nicks, Sabrina Carpenter, Ryan Gosling, Billie Eilish, Steven Tyler, Olivia Rodrigo, Elton John, Tate McRae, Steve Carrell, Dua Lipa, Margot Robbie and DOZENS more. Who LET ‘EM IN? Segment 2: To convince people to eat snacks with spicy gherkin flavor, the folks at Frito Lay hired an ODD pair to pitch their latest product. Megan Thee Stallion and Nickelback have collaborated on a new music video that mixes winking humor, special effects and a remake of the band's 2001 hit “How You Remind Me.” My stomach is ALREADY feeling SOUR. Segment 3: Blackpink's Lisa announced a Las Vegas residency at the Coliseum at Caesar's Palace. She is the first KPOP artist to have a residency in Vegas. While Jennie, Jisoo, and Rosé are off doing other things, Lisa will be performing there in November. The residency is called “Viva La Lisa.” But will the price of a ticket be 1/4th of a Blackpink ticket? Segment 4: Long running quiz show “Jeopardy” will be spinning off to You Tube later this month. It will start with an episode hosted by Ken Jennings, with contestants from the YouTube creator world: Monét X Change, Rebecca Black and Brennan Lee Mulligan. Also, the other Jeopardy spinoff “Pop Culture Jeopardy! is coming to Netflix. I'll take ‘Too Many Jeopardys' for $600, Ken. Segment 5: The cast of reality show “Laguna Beach” reunited after twenty years. The “Reunion: Laguna Beach” red carpet premiere brought the crew back together in L.A. AND everyone was THERE, from Lauren Conrad to Kristin Cavallari to Stephen Colletti. The series is now airing on the Roku Channel. The cast will soon be going back to being known as WHO?? Segment 6: Dead Or Alive: Sandra Bullock is best known for the films “Speed”, “The Blind Side” “Gravity” and most recently, “Bird Box.” Dead Or Alive? ALIVE. Bullock is set to co-star in “Practical Magic 2” alongside Nicole Kidman and Stockard Channing. The original Practical Magic was released in 1998. Sandra Bullock is 61 years old. Segment 7: “The Madison” scored the biggest first season launch that a Taylor Sheridan series has ever seen. Following its debut, which saw its first three episodes launch on Paramount+, “The Madison” tallied up 8 million views in its first ten days. The series, which stars Michelle Pfeiffer and Kurt Russell, also SCORED BIG with women over 35…much like Russell. Segment 8: Comedian Bill Maher confessed he took no issue with Donald Trump's attempt to block his Kennedy Center honor, noting he was happy to “keep the game going” with the president. Yep, a week after The White House calling it “fake news”, they DID announce Maher WOULD receive the 2026 Mark Twain Prize for American humor. Yep, just another TACO. Segment 9: “The Super Mario Galaxy Movie” star Glen Powell is voicing Fox McCloud, the surprise Nintendo character joining the Mario Bros. Powell most recently starred in the thriller “How to Make a Killing” plus last year's “Running Man.” His breakout role was “Top Gun: Maverick” in 2022. Powell is reportedly worth 16 million dollars. FOR NOW. Segment 10: Idiot Of The Week – A former Tiger Woods employee blasted the golfing champion after his recent wild rollover car crash and DUI arrest. He said quote, “The guy is a terrible driver. He drives like a bat out of hell, very often on a road where lawn services are parked with heavy equipment.” Unquote. Yep, Woods specialty is ROLLOVER accidents. IDIOT! Segment 11:  CBS has cancelled the series “Watson' after 2 seasons, and also canceled the comedy “DMV” after 1 season. However, they RENEWED 16 of its programs, including “Matlock,” “Elsbeth”, “Marshals” and “Tracker.” Meanwhile, the “CBS Evening News” sunk to its lowest numbers, dipping below 4 million viewers. Dead Walter Cronkite said…nothing. Segment 12: Russell Brand‘s trial on rape and sexual assault charges has been delayed. The trial, which will combine all seven charges that have been brought against the comedian and actor in the last year, was originally set to begin in London on June 16th but will now begin on Oct. 12th. It is expected to last up to two SALACIOUS months. Loser. Segment 13: The teaser trailer for HBO’s Harry Potter series shattered records, amassing over 277 million views in its first 48 hours. The debut teaser more than doubled the previous record for the most-watched trailer in HBO history, setting the stage for the series’ release on Christmas Day, 2026. WHICH will be here before you KNOW it. Uggh. Segment 14: The TV adaption of the Anne Rice novel “Talamasca: The Secret Order” has been canceled at AMC after just one season. It was a disappointment for the company, which has been bleeding money over the past several quarters. A spokesperson for AMC said, “While we are not proceeding with another season, we are proud of the series” and BLAH BLAH BLAH…” Segment 15: Trash Bin – A minor, who is accusing diddler and reality tv star Joseph Duggar of grooming and sexual assault, detailed her allegations to investigators. The young girl, who was only 9 years old at the time, said Duggar's hand repeatedly grazed her private parts and he had her sit on his lap several times during a family vacation. He was 26. Gross. Segment 16: News Wrap – a) For the second time in just over a year, Netflix is raising prices in the U.S. b) Apple will spend $400 million to manufacture essential components in the U.S. c) Elon Musk's Grok has been ordered to stop creating AI nudes by a Dutch court. d) Epstein victims will get $72 million dollars from a Bank of America settlement for overlooking signs that his accounts were used to further his abuse of young women. ABOUT TIME. Segment 17: Number 1's – Super Mario Galaxy, BTS Arirang, Team Speed 3, Project Hail Mary Segment 18: Song Of The Week – BTS – “Swim” The new studio album from KPOP supergroup BTS, “Arirang”, is out now and has been a huge seller. The group's 82 date stadium tour kicks off this week in Seoul and includes 4 nights at L.A.'s SOFI STADIUM in September. The group's documentary, “BTS The Return”, is airing on Netflix. One piece of bad news – group member RM suffered a sprained ankle and ligament tear and only has limited movement. Other than that, the band is excited to perform live around the world, which will include several songs off the new album, like this one which we LOVE. Here's BTS with the Song Of The Week, “Swim.” That was BTS with the Song Of the Week, “Swim.” The post LA SPINZ – April 6 2026 appeared first on LA Spinz.

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

Welcome to "Ventilation Friday" on The Other Side of Midnight with Lionel, where serious legal analysis collides with absolute caller absurdity!This episode kicks off with a fiery, deep-dive breakdown of landmark legal cases against Meta and YouTube, exposing how these tech giants purposefully engineered addictive algorithms—like the infinite scroll—that prioritize engagement over the safety of minors. Lionel then shifts gears to deliver a blistering takedown of Bill Maher receiving the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor, arguing the smirking comedian is a "fraud" entirely unworthy of the legendary author's namesake.But the real magic happens when the phone lines open. Brace yourself for a hilarious parade of eccentric listeners, featuring a man demanding you stuff your refrigerator with empty Coke bottles to save electricity, a guy claiming to channel the ghost of dead banker Andrew Mellon, and a fierce debate over trusting a 1996 Whirlpool's yellow energy efficiency tag. It's a rollercoaster of righteous rage, critical thinking, and completely unhinged life hacks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this edition of You Are Trendering… The TwiZeit Zone, Miles and special guest co-host Sofiya Alexandra discuss the new Harry Potter TV show, a quick update on Dear Leader, a new study on phone-induced overload, Bill Maher receiving the Mark Twain Prize for humor(???) and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss today's televised White House cabinet meeting and new polls from New Hampshire and Maine on the state of critical 2028 Senate races. Then, they discuss Virginia's upcoming referendum on redistricting where Governor Abigail Spanberger is now running ads in favor of the Democratic plan. Also, Bill Mahr will receive the 2028 Mark Twain Prize for American Humor, presented by the Kennedy Center of the Performing Arts. Greg Orman, RCP contributor and author of the book A Declaration of Independents, joins the guys to discuss the role of independent voters in the 2028 midterms and the possibility of a third political party. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this episode of Ten Hundred, we start by asking the hard-hitting question: can anyone learn to slam dunk—or are we just stuck living out our NBA Jam fantasies? Then we chill (literally) with a conversation about cryogenics, the five hundred people already frozen for the future, and whether Walt Disney is actually one of them. Finally, we dive into the mailbag to unpack the next Mark Twain Prize honouree, the secret formula behind Dr. Pepper, and Netflix's move into the world of podcasts.

Johnny Mac provides a definitive ranking of the top standup comedy specials of 2025. Notable mentions include Marc Maron's 'Panicked' as the best special, followed by Kevin Hart's 'Acting My Age' and Robbie Hoffman's Netflix special. Mac also discusses standout moments in comedy, such as the Mark Twain Prize awarded to Conan O'Brien and Shane Gillis's ESPYs monologue. Additional special mentions include works from Dave Chappelle, Jim Jefferies, Justin Willman, Gianmarco Soresi, Mo Amer, Dusty Slay, Ricky Gervais, and Kumail Nanjiani. Finally, Mack touches on noteworthy skits and shows like 'Last One Laughing UK' and Jonathan Kite's 'Anthony Bourdain' impressions. 00:13 Top Standup Specials of 202500:38 Mark Marin's Standout Year01:20 Kevin Hart and Robbie Hoffman02:09 Matt Rife and Dave Chappelle08:01 Mark Twain Prize and Shane Gillis10:15 Jonathan Kite's Anthony Bourdain  and Shane Gillis's Sitcom Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac--4522158/support.COMEDY SURVIVOR in the facebook group.Contact John at John@thesharkdeck dot com Thanks to our sponsors!Underdog Fantasy Promo Code DCNFor 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.

Over the last 40 years few comedians have had the pedigree of today's Legend. Harvard Lampoon President? Check! Simpson's writer and show runner? Check! Late Night TV host tapped to replace Letterman's Late Nite show? Check! Tonight Show host (at least for a little while)? Check! Successful Oscar host? Check! Possessing a goofy but sharp sense of humor and a gift for comic self-deprecation, Conan has accumulated a shelf full of awards over his career including multiple Emmy and Writer's Guild Awards and the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor. And, oh yeah, when he had his syndicated talk show, Conan's band leader was none other than Max Weinberg, drummer for Bruce Springsteen's E Street Band. For a boomer (and a fine guitarist) like Conan that might be the biggest accomplishment of all. As always find additional clips below and thanks for sharing our shows! Want more Conan? Conan was an SNL writer during one of the show's best runs in the late 1990s writing many classic bits. Here's the full sketch that introduced "The Girl Watchers" to the world. https://youtu.be/FnDGawHdKUg?si=ZaOxoIY4ehHswX8x It took audiences a while to warm to Conan's hosting style when he took over David Letterman's Late Night show back in the early 90s. No doubt this interview with Dolly Parton was a big part of the learning process. https://youtu.be/ui6pYEXO9BI?si=GQyPdbUdaw3dhNKS Conan's job hosting the 2025 Oscars won rave reviews from critics and viewers. No wonder he was asked back for another go in 2026. https://youtu.be/_coFFIDVJ_Y?si=pL91u0D3NxNLFg08    

Jason Fraley bids farewell to "Jimmy Kimmel Live" after ABC canceled the host for remarks following the murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Jason spoke with Kimmel twice at the Kennedy Center's Mark Twain Prize, first when Kimmel paid tribute to Bill Murray in 2016, then when Kimmel saluted David Letterman in 2017. You'll also hear memories from Kimmel's ex-girlfriend Sarah Silverman and two of his "Fox NFL Sunday" successors Frank Caliendo and Rob Riggle. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")

What turns a live event into a cultural moment people never forget? David Jammy has some answers. As Executive Producer at Done+Dusted, he's helped shape global broadcasts from the Emmys and Kennedy Center Honors to the Global Citizen Festival and the Mark Twain Prize. In this conversation, David traces his path from student activist in apartheid-era South Africa to producing events that capture history as it happens. He shares his storytelling philosophy, the challenge of turning fleeting moments into lasting television, and the behind-the-scenes story of the 2025 Mark Twain Prize honoring Conan O'Brien—a night that doubled as both a tribute and an act of resistance. It's a reminder that live events aren't just entertainment. They can be culture's way of recording history in real time. ----- LINKS: Done+Dusted Kelly Clarkson's Cautionary Christmas Music Tale (2013)   PBS | Jon Stewart Mark Twain Prize Acceptance Speech   Netflix | Conan O'Brien: The Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize for American Humor Variety | How Done+Dusted Found the Right Tone for Conan O'Brien's Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize, as Both a Celebration and a Wake: ‘It Was So Cathartic'

Send us a textBill Cosby's fall from fame represents a complete change of our collective view of him. An inversion of our shared reality. How should we look at people who once attempted to associate themselves with his image? In this episode, Eric the Deep State Operative joins me to discuss an edge case whereby a group of people might need to be exonerated of the crime of liking Bill Cosby but *not* of their other crimes.Linkshttps://kotaku.com/inside-blizzard-developers-infamous-bill-cosby-suite-1847378762https://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/bill-cosby-trial-complete-timeline-happened-2004/story?id=47799458https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_honorary_degrees_awarded_to_Bill_Cosbyhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Twain_Prize_for_American_Humorhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andrea_Constand_v._Bill_Cosbyhttps://www.concertarchives.org/bands/bill-cosby

Powerful Friendship and Showing UpIn this unscripted and raw episode, comedian Dave Chappelle delivers an emotional speech honoring his dear friend and mentor John Stewart at the Mark Twain Prize ceremony. Dave shares stories that illustrate John's kindness, leadership, humor and unwavering friendship over the years. He highlights John's courage in speaking truth to power, especially in the post 9/11 era. Dave's heartfelt words serve as a reminder to show up for the people we love, no matter how busy or tired we are. Friendship takes work.2:30 - Dave recalls meeting John when he was just 17 5:15 - How John made The Daily Show his own 8:00 - John was the first to support Dave publicly during controversial times12:30 - John showed up immediately when Dave needed help raising money during the pandemic 18:00 - Dave can't fully express his love and respect for John in front of the crowdThis episode will inspire you to be a little kinder, show up a little more, and nurture your real friendships. Reach out to that friend you've been meaning to call. Dig deep and be the person that others can truly count on.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Jacke talks to eminent Twain scholar Shelley Fisher Fishkin (Was Huck Black?: Mark Twain and African-American Voices) about her new book Jim: The Life and Afterlives of Huckleberry Finn's Comrade, which sheds new light on the origins and influence of Mark Twain's beloved yet polarizing figure. PLUS Jacke takes a look at the recent spate of Mark Twain news, from the publication of Percival Everett's prizewinning novel James, to John Jeremiah Sullivan's review of Ron Chernow's biography Mark Twain, to Conan O'Brien's acceptance of the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor. Special Announcement: The History of Literature Podcast Tour is happening in May 2026! Act now to join Jacke and fellow literature fans on an eight-day journey through literary England in partnership with ⁠John Shors Travel⁠. Find out more by emailing jackewilsonauthor@gmail.com or masahiko@johnshorstravel.com, or by contacting us through our website ⁠historyofliterature.com⁠. Or visit the ⁠History of Literature Podcast Tour itinerary⁠ at ⁠John Shors Travel⁠. The music in this episode is by Gabriel Ruiz-Bernal. Learn more at ⁠gabrielruizbernal.com. Help support the show at ⁠patreon.com/literature ⁠or ⁠historyofliterature.com/donate ⁠. The History of Literature Podcast is a member of Lit Hub Radio and the Podglomerate Network. Learn more at ⁠thepodglomerate.com/historyofliterature. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this special episode of the Sarah Silverman Podcast, Sarah is joined by her favorite dogs - Mary and Rory Albanese. They talk about why Sarah has the palate of a coastal grandma, and why Rory only uses the toilet standing up, including number two. Later they discuss cheating, laughing at outdated jokes, and the performances at the Mark Twain Prize awards. You won’t want to miss this one! Watch the podcast on Youtube here and see a very special sign off from Mary. You can leave a voice memo for Sarah and upcoming guests John Hamm and Judd Apatow at speakpipe.com/TheSarahSilvermanPodcast. Follow Sarah Silverman on Instagram @sarahkatesilverman and follow Rory Albanese @roryalbanese. You can find more of his work on The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore on vimeo here. Stay up to date with us @LemonadaMedia on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. For a list of current sponsors and discount codes for this and every other Lemonada show, go to lemonadamedia.com/sponsors. If you haven’t yet, now is a great time to subscribe to Lemonada Premium. You’ll get ad-free episodes and bonus content. Just hit the 'subscribe' button on Apple Podcasts, or, for all other podcast apps head to lemonadapremium.com to subscribe. That’s lemonadapremium.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Skyler Higley is a standup comedian/writer who's written for Conan O'Brien, The Onion, The New Yorker, After Midnight, Going Dutch and The Mark Twain Prize on Netflix. You can see Skyler's Comedy Central standup special and his Just for Laughs showcase on YouTube.  

After Elon Musk took parting shots at Pres. Trump's "big, beautiful bill” before stepping away from the White House, the co-hosts question if Trump will heed his warning. After Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei said that artificial intelligence could spike unemployment to 20%, the co-hosts weigh in. Sarah Silverman discusses memories she has with her dad "Schleppy" from her new comedy special "PostMortem," presenting Conan O'Brien with the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor and starring on "Saturday Night Live" at only 22 years old. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Conan O'Brien has been making fans laugh for decades. Earlier this year, he received the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor at the Kennedy Center. The ceremony was just released as a Netflix special. In this extended conversation, O'Brien opened up to TODAY's Jacob Soboroff about his family, his career, and how he makes people laugh.

Johnny Mac dives into recent comedy highlights, starting with Conan O'Brien winning the Mark Twain Prize, now available on Netflix, with notable performances from John Mulaney, Nikki Glaser, and others.  Nate Bargatze's is out doing press for the new book 'Big Dumb Eyes,' touching on Nate's journey in comedy and his strategic decision-making. The episode covers other major comedy news, such as Colin Jost's potential SNL departure, Marcello Hernandez's and profile in Rolling Stone. 00:21 Must Watch! Conan O'Brien's Mark Twain Prize Award01:26 Nate Bargatze's New Book Your06:11 Colin Jost's Potential SNL Departure07:21 Marcello Hernandez's Rising Stardom08:52 Comedy News Roundup10:04 Mike Myers and Colin Mocherie's Charity Show10:21 Shaquille O'Neal's Generous Act Get the show without ads. Five bucks.  For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app which says UNINTERRUPTED LISTENING. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus.    Contact John at john@thesharkdeck dot com  John's free substack about the media:  Media Thoughts  is mcdpod.substack.com DCN on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@dailycomedynews https://linktr.ee/dailycomedynews You can also support the show at www.buymeacoffee.com/dailycomedynewsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news--4522158/support.

Johnny Mac discusses the slow period for comedy specials, highlighting notable releases from platforms like Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon. He delves into recent and upcoming specials, including David Spade's 'Dandelion,' Sarah Silverman, and Gerard Carmichael. Johnny shares a funny anecdote about Jay Leno's impromptu visit to David Letterman's house and debates Leno's character. The episode also covers  Sheng Wang's writing tips, and Josh Jones' comedic journey. The serious tone comes with the update on Russell Brand's court appearance on multiple sexual assault charges. Additionally, Johnny reflects on the last great comedy specials and reviews Vogue's list of the funniest female comedians of all time, ending with a tribute to the late Ruth Buzzi. 00:18 Netflix and Upcoming Comedy Specials01:04 Mark Twain Prize for Humor01:29 Jay Leno and David Letterman Anecdote03:33 Shang Wang's Writing Routine03:54 Josh Jones' New Tour and Personal Stories04:58 Russell Brand's Court Appearance06:03 Discussion on Great Comedy Specials07:32 Vogue's Funniest Female Comedians List10:39 Ruth Buzzi Tribute and ConclusionGet the show without ads. Five bucks.  For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app which says UNINTERRUPTED LISTENING. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus.    Contact John at john@thesharkdeck dot com  John's free substack about the media:  Media Thoughts  is mcdpod.substack.com DCN on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@dailycomedynews https://linktr.ee/dailycomedynews You can also support the show at www.buymeacoffee.com/dailycomedynewsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news--4522158/support.

Mike Sweeney started writing for Conan O'Brien 30 years ago and has been right there by his side ever since. His work has fueled not only the host's two big late-night shows—with a tumultuous stint on the ‘Tonight Show' in between—but also his recent gig hosting the Oscars and his newest project, the travel show ‘Conan O'Brien Must Go,' which arrives Thursday, May 8 on Max. In this episode, Sweeney discusses this particularly momentous time in O'Brien's career, including how Donald Trump's takeover of the Kennedy Center threatened to derail his acceptance of the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor (streaming Sunday, May 4 on Netflix). Instead, like with so much of their other work together, Sweeney and O'Brien found a way to marry a hopeful outlook on the world with deeply silly jokes. Follow Matt Wilstein on Bluesky @mattwilstein Follow The Last Laugh on Instagram @lastlaughpodHighlights from this episode and others at The Daily Beast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Johnny Mac discusses the recent petition to remove the controversial comedy show Kill Tony from Netflix, with over 20,000 signatures. Netflix's Ted Sarandos defends comedic experimentation and free speech. The show also covers various comedy and entertainment news, including Bill Burr's amusing interaction with Eddie Vedder of Pearl Jam, Conan O'Brien's thoughts on his Mark Twain Prize acceptance, Nate Bargatze's upcoming film debut, and speculation about Colin Jost potentially hosting Jeopardy. Other topics include Jeff Ross's allergic reaction, Amber Ruffin's comments on the White House Correspondents' Dinner, and upcoming comedy events in Nashville. The episode wraps up with reviews from the Melbourne Comedy Festival.00:00 Introduction and Petition Against Kill Tony00:35 Ted Sarandos on Comedy and Culture01:51 Tony Hinchcliffe and WWE Collaboration03:12 Bill Burr's Encounter with Eddie Vedder04:32 Conan O'Brien's Mark Twain Prize05:19 Nate Bargatze's Film Debut06:01 Colin Jost and Jeopardy Rumors08:25 Phil Wang Hosts BAFTA Game Awards09:45 Meghan Markle's New Podcast11:51 Jeff Ross's Allergic Reaction13:46 Comedy Festival HighlightsUnlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media! Get all our shows on any player you love, hassle free! For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app which says UNITERRUPTED LISTENING. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus. No plug-ins needed!  You also get 20+ other shows on the network ad-free!    This podcast supports Podcasting 2.0 if you'd like to support the show via value for value and stream some sats! https://linktr.ee/dailycomedynews Contact John at john@thesharkdeck dot com  John's free substack about the media:  Media Thoughts  is mcdpod.substack.com DCN on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@dailycomedynews You can also support the show at www.buymeacoffee.com/dailycomedynews  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news--4522158/support.

Conan is joined by Sona, head writer Mike Sweeney, and executive producer Adam Sachs to recap Conan's Mark Twain Prize for American Humor acceptance ceremony. Get access to all the podcasts you love, music channels and radio shows with the SiriusXM App! Get 3 months free using this show link: https://siriusxm.com/conan.

The focus is on Conan O'Brien accepting the prestigious Mark Twain Prize for humor, with notable appearances by Adam Sandler, John Malaney, Sarah Silverman, and more, culminating in a speech by Conan that highlighted Twain's critical yet patriotic perspective. The event saw humorous contributions from David Letterman, Will Ferrell, Stephen Colbert, and others, including an opening by the 'Masturbating Bear.' The episode also features discussions on recent comedy specials, incidents in comedy clubs worldwide, and an assortment of updates from the comedy scene, including Bowen Yang's experiences on SNL and a new exhibition at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame celebrating SNL's musical history. 00:12 Conan O'Brien Receives Mark Twain Prize00:30 Conan's Speech Highlights01:48 Comedy and Politics at the Kennedy Center02:17 Celebrity Reactions and Jokes03:39 Conan's Legacy and Final Performance05:27 Comedy Specials and Reviews06:38 Comedians' Personal Stories08:42 Riot at Comedy Club in Mumbai10:11 Upcoming Comedy Events and AnnouncementsUnlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media! Get all our shows on any player you love, hassle free! For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app which says UNITERRUPTED LISTENING. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus. No plug-ins needed!  You also get 20+ other shows on the network ad-free!   This podcast supports Podcasting 2.0 if you'd like to support the show via value for value and stream some sats!https://linktr.ee/dailycomedynewsContact John at john@thesharkdeck dot com John's free substack about the media:  Media Thoughts  is mcdpod.substack.comDCN on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@dailycomedynewsYou can also support the show at www.buymeacoffee.com/dailycomedynewsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news--4522158/support.

Blockbuster Blake Stubbs, in for Dean Richards, joins Bob Sirott to talk about the highest grossing play on Broadway, Conan O’Brien’s acceptance of the Mark Twain Prize, and Nicole Kidman’s new thriller movie.

MUSICWhen Godsmack startedtheir European tour Saturday night in Sofia, Bulgaria, fans saw a verydifferent lineup than the one that was last on stage back in October. Lots of Coming out ofthe Woodwork in rock this week:KISS are plotting a return to the stage justabout two years after their farewell show.  Dave Grohl plays drums on Jack Black's new song"I Feel Alive" from the soundtrack to A Minecraft Movie. Checkit out on YouTube. The film and soundtrack are both due on April4th.  David Lee Roth has nowadded a second show in 2025, playing the Mountain Winery in Saratoga,California on September 12th.  After becoming one ofthe last living members of The Grateful Dead, Bob Weir isn't fightingmortality. Billy Ray Cyrus just released a new song called "Ask" featuring Ben Burgess andBrandon Manley.  So far the reaction to the song has not been thatgreat.   TVLast Friday was theseason finale for "Severance", and luckily, it has been renewed for a third seasonConan O'Brien receivedthe Mark Twain Prize for American Humor at the John F. Kennedy Memorial Centerfor the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. on Sunday night. Chet Hanks recentlyemphasized the importance of sobriety in his life, stating, "If I wasn'tsober, none of these opportunities would even be possible." Joe Gatto from "Impractical Jokers" isbeing accused of sexual misconduct by two women.  MOVING ON INTO MOVIENEWS:Snow White is off to an underwhelming start at the boxoffice.  MISCJake Paul and JuttaLeerdam are engaged! AND FINALLYRalph Macchio says he's had talks with writers about apossible "My Cousin Vinny" sequel.  Macchioplayed Bill Gambini, a college student wrongly accused of murder and defendedby Pesci's Vinny Gambini in the 1992 comedy.  AND THAT IS YOUR CRAP ONCELEBRITIES! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

MUSIC When Godsmack started their European tour Saturday night in Sofia, Bulgaria, fans saw a very different lineup than the one that was last on stage back in October.   Lots of Coming out of the Woodwork in rock this week: KISS are plotting a return to the stage just about two years after their farewell show.   Dave Grohl plays drums on Jack Black's new song "I Feel Alive" from the soundtrack to A Minecraft Movie. Check it out on YouTube. The film and soundtrack are both due on April 4th.   David Lee Roth has now added a second show in 2025, playing the Mountain Winery in Saratoga, California on September 12th.   After becoming one of the last living members of The Grateful Dead, Bob Weir isn't fighting mortality.   Billy Ray Cyrus just released a new song called "Ask" featuring Ben Burgess and Brandon Manley.  So far the reaction to the song has not been that great.     TV Last Friday was the season finale for "Severance", and luckily, it has been renewed for a third season Conan O'Brien received the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor at the John F. Kennedy Memorial Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. on Sunday night. Chet Hanks recently emphasized the importance of sobriety in his life, stating, "If I wasn't sober, none of these opportunities would even be possible." Joe Gatto from "Impractical Jokers" is being accused of sexual misconduct by two women.   MOVING ON INTO MOVIE NEWS: Snow White is off to an underwhelming start at the box office.   MISC Jake Paul and Jutta Leerdam are engaged!   AND FINALLY Ralph Macchio says he's had talks with writers about a possible "My Cousin Vinny" sequel.  Macchio played Bill Gambini, a college student wrongly accused of murder and defended by Pesci's Vinny Gambini in the 1992 comedy.   AND THAT IS YOUR CRAP ON CELEBRITIES! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan, and RCP White House Correspondent Phil Wegmann discuss the duo's  “Fighting Oligarchy” Tour, the future of the Democratic Party, and whether Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez will run for president.  Then they discuss next steps in Ukraine and President Zelensky's cover-story interview in Time magazine. Comedian Conan O'Brien is awarded the Mark Twain Prize in a celebration that featured multiple jokes about President Trump. Also, former Utah Representative Mia Love, the first Black Republican woman in Congress, is dead at age 49. Tom Bevan talks to RCP contributor Richard Porter about the fight between The White House and some of America's top legal firms. And Andrew Walworth talks to RealClear Investigations editor J. Peder Zane about a new article by RCI writer Paul Sperry that looks into allegations that FBI Director James Comey used a female undercover agent to fish for evidence of criminal activity by the Trump campaign as early as June, 2015."Image of Alexandria Ocasio Cortez courtesy of Gage Skidmore from Surprise, AZ, United States of America, CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons"

AP correspondent Ed Donahue reports on a big night in Washington for Conan O'Brien.

Comedy Catch-Up: Conan's Award, Mulaney's Buzz, and Tracy Morgan's MSG IncidentJohnny Mack returns from Dublin to catch up on the latest comedy news. Tonight, Conan O'Brien receives the Mark Twain Prize for comedy amidst speculation about potential political commentary. Johnny discusses his thoughts on recent comedy specials and the need for new voices in the field. He also touches on John Mulaney's show and its mixed reviews, Tracy Morgan's food poisoning incident at an NBA game, and Bill Burr's unexpected appearance on 'The View.' The episode wraps up with updates on Bert Kreischer's fitness journey, Brett Goldstein's upcoming HBO special, and a controversial arrest of a Russian comedian.00:00 Introduction and Catching Up00:40 Comedy Specials and New Voices01:49 Conan O'Brien's Mark Twain Prize04:08 Conan's Oscar and South by Southwest Stories06:07 John Mulaney's Show and Netflix Concerns08:17 Tracy Morgan's Knicks Game Incident09:29 Bill Burr's Media Appearances10:59 Bert Kreischer's Fitness and Comedy13:30 Brett Goldstein's HBO Special13:59 Russian Comedian's Arrest14:39 Conclusion and Upcoming EpisodesBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news--4522158/support.

Johnny Mac warns listeners of naughty content. He covers Tim Walz' humorous introduction on Jim Jim's show, a sneak peek of Shane Gillis' SNL promo, and previews the upcoming Oscars hosted by Conan O'Brien. Conan is also set to receive the Mark Twain Prize. The episode includes Kamil Nanjiani's return to stand-up, Nate Borghese's SNL 50th recount, and a personal after-party story. Additionally, Johnny touches upon John C. McGinley joining an untitled HBO series and an interesting proposal for Jimmy Fallon to host 'Survivor'. Finally, Chloe Fineman's COVID-19 diagnosis and absence from SNL are noted.00:34 Tim Walz and Jim Gaffigan's Show01:00 Shane Gillis Hosts SNL02:21 Oscars and Conan O'Brien02:55 Kumail Nanjiani's Stand-Up Return03:52 Nate Bargatze and SNL 50 After Parties04:59 The Naughty Stuff07:36 Steve Carell's New HBO Comedy08:25 Jimmy Fallon Hosting Survivor?11:06 Chloe Fineman's COVID DiagnosisUnlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media! Get all our shows on any player you love, hassle free! For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app which says UNITERRUPTED LISTENING. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus. No plug-ins needed!  You also get 20+ other shows on the network ad-free!    This podcast supports Podcasting 2.0 if you'd like to support the show via value for value and stream some sats! https://linktr.ee/dailycomedynews Contact John at john@thesharkdeck dot com  John's free substack about the media:  Media Thoughts  is mcdpod.substack.com DCN on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@dailycomedynews You can also support the show at www.buymeacoffee.com/dailycomedynews00:34 Tim Walz and Jim Gaffigan's Show01:00 Shane Gillis Hosts SNL02:21 Oscars and Conan O'Brien02:55 Kumail Nanjiani's Stand-Up Return03:52 Nate Bargatze and SNL 50 After Parties04:59 The Naughty Stuff07:36 Steve Carell's New HBO Comedy08:25 Jimmy Fallon Hosting Survivor?11:06 Chloe Fineman's COVID DiagnosisUnlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media! Get all our shows on any player you love, hassle free! For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app which says UNITERRUPTED LISTENING. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus. No plug-ins needed!  You also get 20+ other shows on the network ad-free!    This podcast supports Podcasting 2.0 if you'd like to support the show via value for value and stream some sats! https://linktr.ee/dailycomedynews Contact John at john@thesharkdeck dot com  John's free substack about the media:  Media Thoughts  is mcdpod.substack.com DCN on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@dailycomedynews You can also support the show at www.buymeacoffee.com/dailycomedynews 00:34 Tim Walz and Jim Gaffigan's Show01:00 Shane Gillis Hosts SNL02:21 Oscars and Conan O'Brien02:55 Kumail Nanjiani's Stand-Up Return03:52 Nate Bargatze and SNL 50 After Parties04:59 The Naughty Stuff07:36 Steve Carell's New HBO Comedy08:25 Jimmy Fallon Hosting Survivor?11:06 Chloe Fineman's COVID DiagnosisUnlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media! Get all our shows on any player you love, hassle free! For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app which says UNITERRUPTED LISTENING. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus. No plug-ins needed!  You also get 20+ other shows on the network ad-free!    This podcast supports Podcasting 2.0 if you'd like to support the show via value for value and stream some sats! https://linktr.ee/dailycomedynews Contact John at john@thesharkdeck dot com  John's free substack about the media:  Media Thoughts  is mcdpod.substack.com DCN on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@dailycomedynews You can also support the show at www.buymeacoffee.com/dailycomedynews  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news--4522158/support.

Highlights include Conan O'Brien winning the prestigious Mark Twain Prize for American Humor and hosting the upcoming Oscars. Jamie Foxx makes controversial remarks possibly targeting Cat Williams, while Bill Burr faces critique after an interview with Variety. Other segments feature Roy Wood Jr.'s Hulu special, his reflections on leaving The Daily Show, and a fascinating backstory involving his father's connection to Soul Train. The episode also touches on Bill Hader's loss due to the L.A. fires, David Spade's reward for catching arsonists, and a tribute to the late Bob Uecker.00:25 Conan O'Brien Wins Mark Twain Prize02:18 Dave Chappelle Hosts SNL03:32 Jamie Foxx's Controversial Comments04:41 Bill Burr's Recent Controversies06:48 Roy Wood Jr.'s New Special12:21 Bob Uecker TributeUnlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media! Get all our shows on any player you love, hassle free! For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus. No plug-ins needed!  You also get 20+ other shows on the network ad-free!    This podcast supports Podcasting 2.0 if you'd like to support the show via value for value and stream some sats! https://linktr.ee/dailycomedynews Contact John at john@thesharkdeck dot com  John's free substack about the media:  Media Thoughts  is mcdpod.substack.com DCN on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@dailycomedynews You can also support the show at www.buymeacoffee.com/dailycomedynewsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news--4522158/support.

The AP's Jennifer King reports Conan O'Brien will be honored in March with the Mark Twain Prize for comedy.

It's a little bit surprising that Brian has custom hello tones for different people. Nikki has her version of goodbyes called the Glaser Exit. It's perfect for people who want to dodge an emotional interaction. The latest Max series, "Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV," has Nikki's blood boiling. Over the weekend, Nikki had one of the worst moments of her career at a red carpet event for The Mark Twain Prize honoring Kevin Hart. In the Final Thought, Brian is shocked to learn the story of Nikki fainting on stage early in her career. And everyone agrees on natural talent. Subscribe to Big Money Players Diamond on Apple Podcasts to get this episode ad-free, and get exclusive bonus content: https://apple.co/nikkiglaserpodcast  . Watch this episode on our Youtube Channel: The Nikki Glaser Podcast Follow the pod on Instagram for bonus content: @NikkiGlaserPod Leave us your voicemail: Click Here To Record Nikki's Tour Dates: nikkiglaser.com/tour Brian's Animations: youtube.com/@BrianFrange More Nikki: IG More Brian: IG More producer Noa: IG  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this special episode of Gold Minds we reflect on previous guest and winners of The Mark Twain Prize for American Humor - David Letterman and Eddie Murphy! On March 24th Kevin will be honored as the 25th recipient of the award.Like Gold Minds? SiriusXM subscribers get it a day early, plus Kevin Hart's Laugh Out Loud Radio, his 24/7 comedy channel, with great talk shows and stand-up. 

Actor and comedian Adam Sandler feels sad about being Conan O'Brien's friend.Adam sits down with Conan once more to discuss the celebrities he's still nervous to meet, being awarded the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor, the warmest comedians to spend time with, and his new film Spaceman. Later, Conan recounts a true story of mistaken identity at the airport. For Conan videos, tour dates and more visit TeamCoco.com.Got a question for Conan? Call our voicemail: (669) 587-2847.