Podcast appearances and mentions of Ricky Gervais

Being a parent to a small child is fraught with challenges, whether it be an unexpected early morning height-mogging by a tall dad or having to endure the dreadful, flustered driving of other parents as they take their own kids to and from nursery.On today's show, Luke and Pete exchange these stories before moving on to subjects such as white guys with dreadlocks, drab contemporary political satire and the new Ricky Gervais vehicle “Alley Cats”. The lads aren't quite in agreement regarding its merits (or lack thereof).Send us your latest stories, questions and comments here: hello@lukeandpeteshow.com.The Luke and Pete Show is the sometimes ridiculous, always funny podcast with Luke Moore and Pete Donaldson: two men who have time on their hands and a good idea of how to waste it. Subscribe to get your comedy podcast fix every Monday and Thursday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

More Australians are subscribing to Elon Musk's Starlink satellite service, Ricky Gervais plans to marry his long-time partner for tax purposes. Plus, Tanya Plibersek has slammed the Sydney Swans for not doing enough to demonstrate respect for women.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wat maakt Britse humor zo typisch Brits? Van Monty Python en Blackadder tot Mr. Bean, Ricky Gervais en Dave Allen: absurd, droog en vaak heerlijk herkenbaar. Alex Agnew groeide dankzij zijn Britse vader op met die humor en ziet opvallend veel gelijkenissen met de Vlaamse. Amerikanen zijn dan weer uitbundiger en sneller op hun tenen getrapt - net als Nederlanders. Aan de hand van hilarische fragmenten duiken Kobe en Alex in de Britse comedyscene.

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. 

Bilal is at the Edinburgh fringe, Joey is in his flat. We talk about reviews, some regrets about past guests, Ricky Gervais' Alley Cats and Joey is cooking up a new feature!Get in touch by emailing GotaProblemMate@gmail.com or searching for 'Got a problem mate' on your favourite social media platform xo Here's that speak pipe link: speakpipe.com/gapm Discord: https://discord.gg/7T8aaF6MhJIntro and graphics by: Craig Lamberton Music by: Dewaud (on bandcamp) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What do you do when the version of yourself that's winning is also the version that's breaking?You know the feeling, hitting every number, saying yes to everything, and still walking away from the day feeling like you performed it rather than lived it. Now imagine finding the exact moment that stopped working, and the one small shift that got you back.Most high performers don't burn out overnight. It happens one performance at a time, right up until the body forces the stop, mid show, mid meeting, mid life.Christian O'Connell has hosted the #1 breakfast radio show in 2 different countries, the only person to do it. He built that success on a persona so complete he stopped recognising himself underneath it, until panic attacks started hitting him minutes before airtime. Christian walks you through the exact mental skill that pulled him out of it, the same one he now teaches others to use before they hit their own breaking point.You can keep performing until something forces you to stop. Or you can borrow the skill that saved someone who'd already won twice.0:00 — The reflection he didn't recognise 5:40 — The epiphany behind a show built on being unscripted 9:12 — "F**k off home": Australia's brutal welcome 19:49 — The morning his mother-in-law nearly died on air 21:03 — The radio tuner dial: shifting from fear to joy 32:12 — The woodshed: never running out of things to say 35:32 — What Jerry Seinfeld taught him about mastery 46:19 — Bruce Springsteen: "thank you for being my purpose" 1:02:18 — Running on clean fuel instead of dirty fuel 1:04:41 — Ricky Gervais, and the courage to admit you're not okay 1:09:56 — Why storytelling is the most underused skill in business 1:22:48 — How to work with Christian O'ConnellYou can find Christian at his website: https://christianoconnell.com/Buy a copy of Christian's book: https://christianoconnell.com/unscript/#pre-orderListen to the Christian O'Connell Show: https://www.thechristianoconnellshow.com.au/Connect with Christian on LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/in/christian-o-connell-8615a6314?trk=people-guest_people_search-card

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. 

Apparently, it's our 400th episode so to celebrate we invite special guest Darren, our esteemed editor, to join Kay, Steph and Boyd for the opening ‘What we've been watching' segment, which is full of surprises. We also look back to the very first episode, before reviewing the Bret Easton Ellis/Ryan Murphy collab The Shards on Disney+, U&Dave's first scripted original drama Hit Point, and adult animation Alley Cats from Ricky Gervais. Here's to the next 400!

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. 

Episode 128 (10/07/26) – With Barry still being ill, Greg is on his own again to keep the podcast rolling, and he's talking about: Ricky Gervais's Alleycats (having now watched the actual show), the top 25 action movies (as compiled by The Telegraph), this week's Battle Tracks (with Greg and Johnny both having done songs with “First Love” as the theme), going out drinking at the weekend and possibly embarrassing himself, some movie recommendations, and a whole lot more!

Hour 1: A new movie trailer is painting baskets in a new light. Check out the Wicker trailer to understand what the heck we're talking about. Missing Blockbuster? Here's a new toy for you! Tom Holland and Zendaya are confirmed married, and EmRata is sharing about her sex life - what else is new?? Charlie xcx rescheduled an appearance after backlash from her own fans. Don't drive to Outside Lands! Check out the public transportation options. Vinnie is busting international beer myths. Hour 2: Happy Friday! Let's solve the world's problems. First, another neighbor fiasco. This time featured FERAL CATS! Then, some workplace drama - is it petty or perfectly reasonable? Finally, a listener is facing major mom guilt for downsizing. Let's ease her burden! Sarah and Vinnie love getting the listeners' opinions on the Bad Advice. Vinnie's telling us everything we need to know about Outside Lands. Hour 3: Child beauty pageants are weird, right? Here's what the Honey Boo Boo family is up to these days. Perez Hilton was trying to make amends leading up to his public self harm video. Then, Jorge tells us a wild OnlyFans story. Are water balloons worth the hassle? South Bay man arrested for starting a serious fire. Age 47 is when people reach their peak health and happiness. How would you feel about being traded at work? Hour 4: Monica Barbaro and Callum Turner star in a new movie with a concept you can't think too hard about. Ricky Gervais has new content for you. The series premier of ‘The Chosen' with… Bear Grylls? Sarah's got a fun story about the greatest drummer of all time. Don't forget to do your homework for Bob's Movie Club! This week's assignment is Little Miss Sunshine (2006) on Netflix! Don't take this as a sign at your wedding - everything's fine! Plus, How Old Is That Guy?

Monica Barbaro and Callum Turner star in a new movie with a concept you can't think too hard about. Ricky Gervais has new content for you. The series premier of ‘The Chosen' with… Bear Grylls? Sarah's got a fun story about the greatest drummer of all time. Don't forget to do your homework for Bob's Movie Club! This week's assignment is Little Miss Sunshine (2006) on Netflix! Don't take this as a sign at your wedding - everything's fine! Plus, How Old Is That Guy?

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. 

Ian and Hannah review the biggest new films and bingeable shows on UK streaming services for the week beginning Friday 7th August 2026, including: Claudia, a bi-racial lawyer, journeys to Jamaica's haunted Connaught plantation to fight an inheritance claim. Uncovering dark historical secrets intertwined with modern injustices intensifies her nightmare in dark thriller Possession on NOW TV. Outrageous misadventures run wild as feral cats cause chaos on the streets in Alley Cats, the no-holds-barred animated comedy from Ricky Gervais, only on Netflix. 17-year-old Annie's life takes a turn when she inherits her mysterious grandfather's island in Canada, in Amazon Prime Video coming-of-age drama Sterling Point. Everyone's favourite soccer - sorry, football - coach returns to help Richmond FC build a women's team, in the highly anticipated fourth season of Ted Lasso, on Apple TV. Follow Bingewatch on all major podcast players for your weekly rundown of the best binge-worthy shows across Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+ and more. You can also stay in touch with the team via ⁠Twitter ⁠AND if you like Bingewatch but you're looking for a specific review, check out ⁠BITESIZE BINGEWATCH⁠, our sister show making it easier to get the bits you want! For ad and sponsorship enquiries, email matt@mercurypodcasts.com now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Juliet and Terence discuss: buying tickets in advance; Mitch Winehouse; Best Top Of The Pops performances of all time; print vs digital newspaper costs; and Ricky Gervais' new project. {Kathy Etchingham}

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. 

Luke and Matt are back aboard their TV Time Machine to observe the TV landscape of August 2001. Luke is still struggling to remember what he was doing, but Matt was working at the company his dad worked for alone in an empty warehouse! On television, satirical Channel 4 series Brass Eye returns for a special on paedophiles, which is still viewed as highly controversial. Famous older people are given their own sketch show on BBC Choice called Revolver, whilst relatively new channel E4 is showing The Fugitive, another TV adaptation of the story that less than ten years prior was made into a film starring Harrison Ford. Lastly, Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant change the comedy landscape with their mockumentary comedy The Office. Gervais stars as the fame-hungry boss from hell, David Brent, but the heart of the show is the brilliantly paced love story between Dawn and Tim, which remains one of the best depictions of a friendship turned romantic relationship on television.  

Quali film e serie TV vale davvero la pena vedere ad agosto 2026? Dopo aver festeggiato il primo posto nella classifica di Apple Podcast, torniamo con la puntata più importante del mese: la nostra selezione delle principali uscite tra cinema, Netflix, Apple TV+, HBO Max e FX. Partiamo dal ritorno di Ted Lasso. La quarta stagione riprende una storia che poteva tranquillamente considerarsi conclusa, affidando però al protagonista una nuova squadra femminile e provando a ricominciare senza copiare le prime tre stagioni. Tra le serie più attese c'è soprattutto Lanterns, il nuovo progetto DC firmato da Damon Lindelof, Tom King e Chris Mundy, con Kyle Chandler nei panni di Hal Jordan e Aaron Pierre in quelli di John Stewart. Al cinema segnaliamo Camp Miasma – Adolescenza, Sesso E Morte, lo slasher metacinematografico con Hannah Einbinder e Gillian Anderson che Federico ha già visto a Cannes e considera uno dei migliori film dell'anno. Molto meno entusiasmo per il live-action di Oceania, accusato di riprodurre quasi esattamente il film animato, e per Robin Hood – Il Prezzo Del Sangue, il nuovo film con Hugh Jackman e Jodie Comer. Parliamo inoltre dell'horror Hokum con Adam Scott, della miniserie Tip Toe, del thriller fantascientifico The Last House, della serie animata Ricky Gervais' Alley Cats e del documentario dedicato a José Mourinho. Completano il mese The End of Oak Street, It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia 18, Insidious: Fuori Dall'Altrove, La Vendetta Perfetta: Bear Country, Dark Matter 2 e The Whisper Man con Adam Scott e Robert De Niro. Sedici titoli selezionati, tra grandi ritorni, possibili sorprese, film già bocciati in partenza e almeno un'opera che dovete assolutamente vedere. (00:00) Primo posto su Apple Podcast! (04:12) Ted Lasso 4 (08:09) Hokum (10:54) Tip Toe (16:17) The Last House (20:39) Ricky Gervais' Alley Cats (23:3'0) Mourinho (24:58) Oceania (27:46) The End Of Oak Street (30:48) Lanterns (33:32) It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia 18 (34:57) Camp Miasma - Adolescenza, Sesso E Morte (40:16) Insidious: Fuori dall'Altrove (44:31) Robin Hood - Il Prezzo Del Sangue (47:15) La Vendetta Perfetta: Bear Country (49:14) Dark Matter 2 (51:58) The Whisper Man - L'uomo Dei Sussurri Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ricky Gervais is our guest this week, talking all things Alley Cats, and yes, it's an animated show, but a very very adult one. We're also celebrating James' absence with another two-hander between Boyd and Kay who together review Possession with Gugu Mbatha-Raw on Sky & NOW, Benidorm Is Murder with John Hannah on 5, not to be confused with A Touch Of Cloth, and the star-studded Lioness from the Taylor Sheridan stable. Boyd also counts down his top 10 favourite films, due to public demand. Kind of.

Bill Frost (BillFrost.tv, BillFrost.substack.com, X96 Radio From Hell) and Tommy Milagro (SlamWrestling.net) talk Breaking Bear, Furious, Supergirl, Futurama, Evil Dead Burn, The Shards, Ted Lasso, Monsters of God, Anna Pigeon, Ricky Gervais' Alley Cats, Rasslin' News, Last Week Tonight's 1-year renewal, New Girl reunion, Stuart Fails to Save the Universe, Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, Ghost in the Shell, Sugar, Cape Fear, The Walking Dead: Dead City, House of the Dragon, Silo, Lucky, and more.Drinking: North Rim American Single Malt Whiskey from OFFICIAL TV Tan sponsor Outlaw Distillery.Yell at us (or order a TV Tan T-shirt) @TVTanPodcast on Threads, Bluesky, Facebook, Instagram, or Gmail.Rate us and comment: Substack, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube Music, YouTube, Amazon Podcasts, Audible, TuneIn Radio, etc. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tvtanpodcast.substack.com

Highlights of what's new in streaming for the week of August 1, 2026. Netflix Gate24: The Border, season 1 (Aug. 2) Let's Marry Harry (Aug. 5) Big Chicken: A Fast Food Conspiracy (Aug. 5) One Hundred Years of Solitude, part 2 (Aug. 5) My Life with the Walter Boys, season 3 (Aug.6) The Last House (Aug. 7) Our Sticky Love, season 1 (Aug. 7) Ricky Gervais' Alley Cats (Aug. 7) Disney+ The Devil Wears Prada 2 (Jul. 29) ESPN Jeopardy!, season 1 (Jul. 31) Futurama, season 14 (Aug. 3) Betrayal: Dirty Secrets, season 4 (Aug. 4) The Shards, season 1 (Aug. 5) Star Wars: Visions Presents – The Ninth Jedi (Aug. 5) Flex x Cop, season 2 (Aug. 7) HBO Max Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the Seattle Seahawks (Aug. 4) Monsters of God (Aug. 6) Paramount+ Lioness, season 3 (Aug. 2) Special Ops True (Aug. 4) The Challenge: Cutthroat (Aug. 5) Peacock The Super Mario Galaxy Movie (Jul. 30) You, Me, and Tuscany (Aug. 7) Prime Video Sterling Point, season 1 (Aug. 5) Apple TV Ted Lasso, season 4 (Aug. 5) Acorn TV The Chelsea Detective, season 4 (Aug. 3) Hallmark+ Toast to Italy (Aug. 1)

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. 

Presenting episode 121 of the Skwigly Animation Podcast! In this episode we welcome the team from the upcoming animated series 'Ghostbusters: Night Shift' - Ben Hibon, Elliott Kalan, Jason Reitman, Gil Kenan and Amie Karp. Also discussed: CAF highlights including Julia Pott and 'The Midnight Walk', festival karaoke traditions, beating the heat at Annecy, teasing 'Wildwood' with Travis Knight, Richard Williams's posthumous final film 'Lysistrata', Ricky Gervais's 'Alley Cats', Ben's attempt to get through Charlie Kaufman's stop-mo-themed novel 'Antkind', the rise of both AI and the vehement pushback against it through projects including Jorge Gutierrez's abandoned project 'Punky Duck' and the Annecy furore around Hisko Hulsing's 'Danse Macabre'.

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. 

From back in an era when Ricky Gervais was widely considered funny, he cashed all his chips on a New Atheism-themed studio comedy built around an incoherent premise. We dig up THE INVENTION OF LYING (2009) just to bury it again. PLUS: Reporting from the smoky-aired hellscape that is Southwestern Ontario. Join us on Patreon for an extra episode every week - https://patreon.com/michaelandus Check out the Michael & Us website and episode guide - https://michael-and-us.com/

Natalie Cassidy is having a moment - last month she appeared on stage at The Mighty Hoopla in a wedding dress playing the trumpet - a nod to her many years as Sonia Fowler in EastEnders. Her status as one of the younger huns is surely undeniable and she's now playing a leading role in Ricky Gervais' new animated project. Natalie's always honest, and in this chat she opens up about the people who've helped her on her way, and what the future holds. Alley Cats is an adult animated comedy created by Ricky Gervais, premiering on Netflix on August 7, 2026Cheers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We received some listener feedback regarding Ricky Gervais, and the Hungarian state media apologizes for the lies during Orbán(!). In TWISH we hear about Robert Chambers, the anonymous publisher who helped pave the way for Darwin.Then, it's time for the news:SWEDEN / NORWAY: Resurgence of JW in Sweden and NorwayAUSTRIA: Austrians seem to have lost confidence in homeopathyINTERNATIONAL: Quackery round-up: misused Alzheimer's test, cancer treatment with bleach, and fake diabetes supplementGERMANY: Couple on trial for mistreatment of child's illnessSelf-appointed (is there any other kind?) psychic Christoffer Norén receives this week's award for being Really Wrong, while Susan Gerbic gets the Really Right Award for her ‘Psychics Explained' Youtube channel.Enjoy!https://theesp.eu/podcast_archive/theesp-ep-539.htmlSegments:0:00:27 Intro0:00:51 Greetings0:15:49 TWISH0:22:16 News0:41:06 Really Wrong / Really Right0:46:17 Quote0:47:41 Outro0:49:04 Outtakes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Johnny Mac covers a packed comedy news day: Tony Hinchcliffe discusses roast backlash on Joe Rogan, defending his “everybody gets them” approach and referencing reactions to his George Floyd and Charlie Kirk jokes. A separate controversy involves SNL posting Nate Bargatze's “Washington's Dream” sketch on July 4, with The Daily Beast quoting W. Kamau Bell on the political/business risks of being labeled a “MAGA comedian,” also mentioning Hinchcliffe's ties to Trump and a photo of Shane Gillis backstage with Kanye West. Rainn Wilson criticizes Ricky Gervais' stance on actors speaking at award shows. Brian Baumgartner shares a cut Office finale story explaining Kevin owning a bar, ahead of a July 14 “Superfan Extended Episodes” release. Josh Johnson describes making timeless specials; Conan recounts Adam Sandler's neighborhood prank. Emmy notes include “Hacks” leading with 24 nominations, Colbert's Late Show getting nine, unusual Variety Series voting rules, and key comedy/animated nominees, plus ratings data on Byron Allen's CBS block.00:21 Hinchcliffe Roast Fallout02:11 Everybody Gets It Joke03:26 Nate Bargatze MAGA Backlash04:13 UFC White House Debate05:53 Shane Gillis Kanye Pic06:05 Rainn Wilson vs Gervais07:58 Office Finale Bar Story09:13 Josh Johnson Timeless Specials09:43 Sandler Pranks Conan10:12 Emmy Noms Hacks Leads11:20 Variety Series Rules Mess12:39 Comedy Acting Nominees13:37 Animated Program Hoax Bit14:01 Byron Allen Ratings Check Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac-a-daily-briefing-on-comedians-and-the-comedy-industry--4522158/support.Daily Comedy News with Johnny Mac is a daily podcast covering comedians, stand-up comedy, late night television, and the comedy industry. New episodes every morning. Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Part of the Caloroga Shark Media network.Contact John at John@thesharkdeck dot com For Uninterrupted Listening, use the Apple Podcast App and click the banner that says Uninterrupted Listening.  $4.99/month John's Substack about media is free.This is the animal sanctuary mentioned in the February 10 episode.

Backlash over The Odyssey movie, Dave Landau back in-studio, Justin Verlander retiring, Mackenzie Shirilla: Prison Influencer, OnlyFans top cities, and the Chattanooga outrage train. Dave Landau stops by the studio today. Check out his tour dates. Dave will be on Gutfeld! tomorrow night.  Jaden Smith entered a restaurant while holding on to his junk. Brother Bilaal is still attacking the family. Jada and Will are back living together JLo exited a restaurant in the most annoying way possible. Chattanooga News is up in arms over a part-time train conductor being a bit too patriotic on the job. A couple of tattletales called him out and now he's fired. Graham Platner's ex-girlfriend says he used to removed condoms during sex without consent. It's also known as 'stealthing'. Music: Bon Jovi is back on stage and Jon is center stage. Richie Sambora sounds a little better to be honest. Vince Neil sounded great over the weekend. Nicholas Cage is one of our finest actors. The Odyssey: The trailer for Christopher Nolan's new movie has a lot of views and negative comments.  Elliot Page is super ripped now and getting hate for her role in the film. Lupita Nyong'o is stirring it up. John Leguizamo pretends to be Greek in the film. Supergirl BOMBED and Milly Alcock is not helping. We check out Crack Amico's parody song ripping the Riyadh Comedy Festival comics.  Rainn Wilson has a problem with Ricky Gervais' Golden Globes speech... from 2020. Paige Shiver is the victim and sues the University of Michigan after banging head coach Sherrone Moore. Mackenzie Shirilla is looking good in prison and keeping her Instagram updated. Susan Smith likes to bang in prison. Sarah Pender had a love affair with a corrupt correctional officer. Shout out to Tilly. Charles Barkley and James Taylor wanted nothing to do with Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding. We can't get over the fact that Dean Blandino was invited. Margaret Qualley has dumped Jack Antonoff. Maybe he'll get back with Lena Dunham. Miami news anchor, Jenise Fernandez, is smoking hot and her spicy pics on Instagram despite her station not being too thrilled about it. Top Ten Simp Cities: Atlanta tops the list for OnlyFans use. Grand Rapids loves the content as well. Jelly Roll and Bunnie Xo are on the outs. Bunnie is ready to bang the young dudes. Emily Ratajkowski is writing a book about all the dongs she has conquered since her divorce. Justin Verlander is hanging up the cleats at the end of this season. Here is some recent video of Justin on the mound. Phil Mickelson is trying to catch Tiger Woods in controversies. Jim's list tomorrow is completely sucking up to Drew Lane. Click for your chance to win Drew's Champions Club tickets! 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 delivers Daily Comedy News covering Trevor Noah's World Cup commentary about FIFA corruption and U.S. government interference, noting Noah's live streams draw about 250,000 views. He recaps Dave Chappelle's July 4 CNN appearance with Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen, where Chappelle answers a question about being proud to be American by praising his “countrymen.” The main story is the 25th anniversary of The Office (UK): a BBC special reunites Mackenzie Crook and Martin Freeman, while Ricky Gervais marks the anniversary on YouTube with 25 David Brent moments and fan Q&As; Freeman disputes Gervais and Stephen Merchant's claims the show was entirely scripted, describing it as “loose.” A David Brent bust is unveiled at a Premier Inn in Slough. The episode also covers Adam Sandler officiating Taylor Swift's wedding and being spotted for ice cream and basketball, Amy Schumer joking online about not being invited, low view counts for some YouTube late-night shows, and Will Arnett describing Madonna doing 40 minutes of standup. 00:26 Trevor Noah's World Cup Rant01:39 Chappelle on Free Speech03:08 Office UK Anniversary Special04:02 Gervais YouTube Brent Bits05:33 Freeman Improv Debate06:56 David Brent Statue Reveal08:42 Sandler Swift Wedding Buzz09:51 Sandler Nantucket Basketball11:03 Schumer Wedding Trolls12:07 YouTube Late Night View Counts13:04 Madonna Standup Story Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac-a-daily-briefing-on-comedians-and-the-comedy-industry--4522158/support.Daily Comedy News with Johnny Mac is a daily podcast covering comedians, stand-up comedy, late night television, and the comedy industry. New episodes every morning. Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Part of the Caloroga Shark Media network.Contact John at John@thesharkdeck dot com For Uninterrupted Listening, use the Apple Podcast App and click the banner that says Uninterrupted Listening.  $4.99/month John's Substack about media is free.This is the animal sanctuary mentioned in the February 10 episode.

Johnny Mac delivers Daily Comedy News, leading with Kathy Griffin claiming she is banned from Jimmy Fallon's Tonight Show and criticizing Fallon for booking Conor McGregor, citing a civil jury finding of rape and a rejected appeal. The episode covers Digital Spy's critique that Ricky Gervais' new material feels repetitive, notes a BBC Office UK 25th-anniversary documentary filmed without Gervais, and highlights his separate YouTube documentary and a limited-edition David Brent Dutch Barn vodka release. Leslie David Baker (Stanley from The Office US) co-owns a new HoneyBaked Ham store in Sherman Oaks. Kam Patterson defends Tony Hinchcliffe after backlash over a George Floyd joke. Hannah Berner says Dysport injections for TMJ left her unable to smile. Other items include a Colbert Late Show sign bought for $102,100, Billboard's May comedy box office led by Nate Bargatze, and previews of Just for Laughs Montreal acts. 00:28 Kathy Griffin vs. Jimmy Fallon03:10 Ricky Gervais Critique04:21 Office Anniversary Drama04:56 Office Vodka Promo06:02 Stanley Opens Ham Shop06:45 Kam Patterson Defends Tony08:01 Hannah Berner Smile Scare09:00 Comics On A Flight09:31 Colbert Sign10:14 Top Touring Comics11:18 Just For Laughs Preview Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac-a-daily-briefing-on-comedians-and-the-comedy-industry--4522158/support.Daily Comedy News with Johnny Mac is a daily podcast covering comedians, stand-up comedy, late night television, and the comedy industry. New episodes every morning. Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Part of the Caloroga Shark Media network.Contact John at John@thesharkdeck dot com For Uninterrupted Listening, use the Apple Podcast App and click the banner that says Uninterrupted Listening.  $4.99/month John's Substack about media is free.This is the animal sanctuary mentioned in the February 10 episode.

Meg, Dan and Cal cover a rain-themed throwback playlist, debate Ella Langley’s viral appeal, and share supermarket stories—from bad parking to the “Ash London” grocery shop hack. They preview Ricky Gervais’ 25th anniversary Office special and discuss dating apps with caller Claudia, a single mum studying social work. Meg recounts confronting a man who cut in at the fishmonger, then the team plays an animal weight “More or Less” game. They award $240 to Shannon for a Cycle Taupō entry, swap infamous school-prank stories, get a Dunedin flood update from Mayor Sophie Barker, dive into flat mate nightmare calls, rank wedding A-listers, and hear animal-destruction tales including Neil the seal.

In “The Cost of Silence,” dharma teacher Vince Horn and guest Daniel Klein trace what it costs us—psychologically, relationally, economically, and spiritually—to withhold the truth, arguing that the small silences of the dinner table are the same debt that scales into complicity with collective harm, asking what it takes to finally stop paying it.

Johnny Mac delivers daily comedy news with heat-themed jokes, then reports that Ricky Gervais will skip the BBC's 25th anniversary Office documentary (with Mackenzie Crook and Martin Freeman) to release his own affectionate YouTube documentary July 9, while the BBC special airs July 8 on BBC Two/iPlayer. Weird Al Yankovic says he turned down a lucrative commercial after learning it promoted AI. Dave Chappelle visited the Islamic Center of San Diego after a May 18 mass shooting that killed three, meeting community members and boosting fundraising. Trevor Noah, with Don Lemon, critiques the Kevin Hart Netflix roast for white comedians joking about Black people. John Oliver guest stars on General Hospital. The Onion begins rolling out parody “Infowars” programming with Tim Heidecker. Michael Che posts a joking birthday message to Colin Jost. The episode ends with mixed critical reactions to Louis C.K.'s new Netflix special, “Ridiculous,” which Mac hasn't yet watched. 00:14 Late Bot Heat Jokes00:40 Gervais Skips BBC Reunion03:07 Weird Al Rejects AI Ad03:32 Chappelle Mosque Visit03:59 Trevor Noah Roast Talk04:19 John Oliver Soap Cameo05:13 Onion Launches Infowars Parody06:05 Michael Che Birthday Roast07:06 Louis C K Special Reviews Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac-a-daily-briefing-on-comedians-and-the-comedy-industry--4522158/support.Daily Comedy News with Johnny Mac is a daily podcast covering comedians, stand-up comedy, late night television, and the comedy industry. New episodes every morning. Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Part of the Caloroga Shark Media network.Contact John at John@thesharkdeck dot com For Uninterrupted Listening, use the Apple Podcast App and click the banner that says Uninterrupted Listening.  $4.99/month John's Substack about media is free.This is the animal sanctuary mentioned in the February 10 episode.

Can you dig it?The Warriors are coming out to play again—but this time, they're heading to Broadway. Lin-Manuel Miranda and Eisa Davis are transforming the cult 1979 Walter Hill movie into a full stage musical based on their acclaimed concept album. Their version reimagines the Warriors as an all-female gang and combines hip-hop, rock, salsa and R&B.Can the gritty story of a Coney Island gang fighting its way home survive the jump to Broadway, or does turning The Warriors into a Lin-Manuel Miranda musical completely miss what made the original movie work?We also get into Michael Caine licensing an AI-generated version of his voice to narrate The Odyssey, Instagram's attempt to become television, Hollywood's improving box-office numbers and the deeply uncomfortable Season 3 premiere of House of the Dragon.Plus, Trailer Trash features Ricky Gervais' Alley Cats, King of the Hill Season 15 and Apple TV's The Dink. We also run through this week's Views or Snooze releases, Staff Picks and whatever else falls out of the Labyrinth.Let us know in the comments: Does The Warriors work as a Broadway musical, or should they have left this cult classic alone?Please like, subscribe and share the show.Keep It Canon.Watch the YouTube Show: https://youtu.be/F5ZmPB7bcRsSupport Radio Labyrinth on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/timandrews▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀Hosts: Tim Andrews, Jeff Leiboff, Dustin Lollar and Lizzie Bruce JonesAudio Podcast & YouTube Video Edited by Dustin Lollar ▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀✨ Support Our Social Media & Merch:  https://linktr.ee/RadioLabyrinth

emocleW, emocleW, emocleW to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip!This is your bonus FRIDAY REWIND episode! Today, we catch up with David Earl & Joe Wilkinson, originally episode 99 from 2016-05-24.Original writeup below:Welcome, welcome, welcome to your 99th - NINETY NINTH - Wednesday-fresh instalment of the powerful, the savage, the almighty Distraction Pieces podcast. This week is a tag-team of sorts - it's the UK comedy gems David Earl & Joe Wilkinson! You probably know David Earl from his cringingly brilliant 'Brian Gittins' character, or 'Cumbo', and perhaps you've see Joe Wilkinson holding it down on '8 Out of 10 Cats' (and the Countdown cross-pollenation) and in various TV spots - well whether you do or not, now is your chance to get on a perfect level with the two of 'em, as Pip delves all the way into their backgrounds and presents in a lovely chat with a ton of awesome backstories, gossip, and the journey from the early days up to now and what the future holds. Naturally there is some good Ricky Gervais talk ('Derek' and so much more), UK comedy science as we hear from David and how Brian Gittins happened, and of course their new combined project 'Rovers'! So much. A full on entertainment showdown.PIP'S PATREON PAGE if you're of a supporting natureCHATABIXChatabix PatreonPIP TWITCH • (music stuff)PIP INSTAGRAMSPEECH DEVELOPMENT WEBSTOREPIP TWITTERPIP IMDBPOD BIBLE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PART 13 (and final installment) of a proper BEST OF compilation of Karl "The Brain" Pilkington's perfectly spherical head, which his face is slightly too big for. If you blended up Karl's brain and fed it to someone, would it make any difference? They wouldn't even notice, would they? I think we would all agree with Ricky Gervais, who once said to Karl: "I love your brain."Hope you enjoy this compilation of Karl's weird brain, strange life, and fatuous musings. CHEERS!

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.

Hour 1: Remembering Clive Davis, a legend in the music industry. Hop over to crazy town, Britney Spears is defending her Instagram persona. Ok, maybe Blake Lively ISN'T invited to Taylor Swift's wedding. Jaws is doing a special screening in the water where they filmed it in Martha's Vineyard. Ricky Gervais is terrifying the neighborhood. Keanu Reeves has his next movie. Netflix is spinning off Hot Ones. Surprise! Death scrolling is hurting your sleep. Is it a luxury to be able to avoid the news? PSA: You don't need to be on social media. Vinnie's family is ready to leave the country! Hour 2: A horrible update on Savannah Guthrie's mom. Olivia Rodrigo is launching an all-female music festival. Liam Payne's son is inheriting everything. Elmo is staking his allegiances for the World Cup. The gang is pumped for Drag Me To Brunch! How do you tell your future partner you've been IN a porta-potty? Bob's your uncle! Vinnie is teaching the gang English expressions. Remember the Kool-Aid man? Oh yeah! Hour 3: Matty shares a new passion: The Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders. But how much does he know about their strict rules? Khloe Kardashian is sharing her history with “cosmetic procedures.” Dungeon Crawler Carl is coming to TV! How about some cultural fast facts? Vinnie tells us about the battle of politeness in Poland, seasons of sleep in Estonia, and a new word of the day: Pram. Hour 4: Madonna isn't getting naked anymore. Her biopic seems to have stalled as well. K-Pop girl group AtHeart has a message for their fans: Go get the same skirt in a bigger size. Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce spent the weekend apart, but have reunited for Tight End University. Devo and the B-52's are touring. Ozzy Osbourne's wife is defending the AI tour.

Remembering Clive Davis, a legend in the music industry. Hop over to crazy town, Britney Spears is defending her Instagram persona. Ok, maybe Blake Lively ISN'T invited to Taylor Swift's wedding. Jaws is doing a special screening in the water where they filmed it in Martha's Vineyard. Ricky Gervais is terrifying the neighborhood. Keanu Reeves has his next movie. Netflix is spinning off Hot Ones. Surprise! Death scrolling is hurting your sleep. Is it a luxury to be able to avoid the news? PSA: You don't need to be on social media. Vinnie's family is ready to leave the country!

Johnny Mac delivers comedy news, starting with Dave Chappelle speaking at the opening of the Obama Presidential Center, calling it “medicine” amid dark political times and joking that people miss scandals as small as Obama's tan suit, noting multiple ex-presidents smiling together. He covers a US State Department–funded public-diplomacy series of untitled “Pratt shorts” pairing Chris Pratt with historian Doris Kearns Goodwin to teach constitutional values through short live-action/animation episodes. Mac laments the lack of excitement around the upcoming USA 250 compared with the 1976 bicentennial. He reports Ricky Gervais confirmed another Netflix special, and Carlos Mencia was charged with 12 felony tax counts for allegedly not filing returns and not reporting $8.7 million. He mentions Rob Schneider's posts about paying players' Pride Night fines, Ryan Hamilton's Netflix special after being hit by a bus, and highlights Jon Stewart's Elmo/Knicks segment plus Triumph at a Knicks parade. 00:14 Chappelle at Obama Center00:44 Tan Suit Throwback01:56 Pratt History Shorts03:30 USA 250 Nostalgia04:34 Gervais and Mencia News06:12 Rob Schneider Pride Rant06:50 Ryan Hamilton Bus Story08:41 Elmo Picks Team USA09:38 Jon Stewart vs Elmo15:29 Triumph at Knicks Parade Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac-a-daily-briefing-on-comedians-and-the-comedy-industry--4522158/support.Daily Comedy News with Johnny Mac is a daily podcast covering comedians, stand-up comedy, late night television, and the comedy industry. New episodes every morning. Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Part of the Caloroga Shark Media network.Contact John at John@thesharkdeck dot com For Uninterrupted Listening, use the Apple Podcast App and click the banner that says Uninterrupted Listening.  $4.99/month John's Substack about media is free.This is the animal sanctuary mentioned in the February 10 episode.

Clint, Meg, and Dan react to New Zealand’s first football World Cup loss since 1982 (blowing a 1–0 lead to lose 3–1) and look ahead to the next match. Dan shares a new half-marathon sponsorship with a chafing-cream brand and the awkward mid-race reapplication. They discuss UK politics and a game comparing world leaders’ time in power, then run movie trailer updates for Ricky Gervais’ Alley Cats and Taika Waititi’s Clara. The show plugs a Warehouse $2,000 trolley grab, chats Love Actually vs Jackass, and gets “naughty” about Clint’s wife smelling his farts after nasal surgery. They cover cheating caught via home cameras, debate A/B/C-listers, celebrate “super grandparents,” and use a listener’s pig Spencer to predict France vs Iran 00:00 NZ World Cup Heartbreak 01:41 Chafe Cream Sponsorship 05:00 UK Politics Guessing Game 09:08 Movie Trailer Scandals 10:45 Hooked Musical Nerves 15:25 Naughty 640 18:50 Ronaldo Rolls Royce Rumor 20:15 Weird News Roundup 23:43 Books by Boomers Returns 28:57 Hooked Final Song Preview 35:33 Oracle Pig Picks France 38:21 Cheater Catching Tech 43:01 Listener Cheating Stories 47:35 Cash Call Fail 49:54 A Lister Debate 59:56 Burnout Nana Legend 01:03:04 Super Grandparents Calls

Johnny Mac shares five good news stories: Safe Haven for Donkeys named a foal “Gervase” after Ricky Gervais donated £100,000 as part of £2.5 million split among 22 animal charities; the charity treats donkeys across Israel, the West Bank, Gaza, and parts of Egypt, and rescued a pregnant donkey, Debra, who gave birth at its Israel sanctuary. A McDonald's employee says the drive-thru is usually faster due to timed metrics, suggests ordering a double cheeseburger “dressed like a Big Mac” for less, and says some locations may give away leftover hash browns near 11 a.m. A 23-year-old professional queuer, AJ, charges about £250 to stand in lines. A Jacksonville furniture restoration couple found $600 and a gold coin in a dresser. Mexico's Avocado Festival set a Guinness record making 14,991 pounds of guacamole. 00:10 Donkey Named Gervais01:10 McDonalds Speed Hacks02:32 Paid Line Standers03:35 Cash Hidden In Dresser04:26 Guacamole World Record04:50 Wrap Up And Goodbye5 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

Thor chats joke writing & haunted shoes with Ricky Gervais's Spirit of Comedy Finalist 2025, Comedian Of The Year 2024 - Aberdeen Fringe Festival, Organiser of the Inverness Comedy Club, Matt Black. To enjoy 100% Confidence at your next interview or presentation, get in touch with thor here now

PART 12 of a proper BEST OF compilation of Karl "The Brain" Pilkington's perfectly spherical head, which his face is slightly too big for. If you blended up Karl's brain and fed it to someone, would it make any difference? They wouldn't even notice, would they? I think we would all agree with Ricky Gervais, who once said to Karl: "I love your brain."Hope you enjoy this compilation of Karl's weird brain, strange life, and fatuous musings. CHEERS!

PART 11 of a proper BEST OF compilation of Karl "The Brain" Pilkington's perfectly spherical head, which his face is slightly too big for. If you blended up Karl's brain and fed it to someone, would it make any difference? They wouldn't even notice, would they? I think we would all agree with Ricky Gervais, who once said to Karl: "I love your brain."Hope you enjoy this compilation of Karl's weird brain, strange life, and fatuous musings. CHEERS!

This week on the Newberg Pod, Ricky Gervais rescues beagles and bears, Paul Hollywood allegedly goes 96 mph to save a cat, and Hayden Panettiere enters the conversation for reasons that somehow make sense by the end. We talk about the Kevin Hart roast, the least attractive hobby someone you liked can have, and whether mall Santas spend the entire offseason emotionally preparing for sticky children and panic sweating parents. We also debate whether anyone will ever actually use their doomsday bunker, the most useless consumer rewards systems in America, and play MFK with a drive in, a mall, and a cider mill. Plus rapid fire questions including favorite spectator sports, favorite cereals, favorite cereal killers, whether love at first sight only works if you never have to see the person again, and which famous serial killer would be the absolute worst person to get trapped in a car with for eight hours. All this and the usual chaos on the Newberg Pod.   Please like and subscribe and follow us on youtube: https://youtu.be/_HcflGFjYE0    

Richard Gadd is the creative talent behind Baby Reindeer - the Netflix show which won six Primetime Emmys, two Golden Globes and garnered 84.5 million views within its first 45 days. Gadd began in stand-up, and by 2016 he'd won a Perrier Award at the Edinburgh Fringe. His work became known for its compulsive storytelling, blending dark comedy with a kind of philosophical kink for asking audiences the most uncomfortable questions. Now Gadd returns with Half Man, a six-part drama co-production between HBO and the BBC, which Gadd created, wrote, executive produced and stars in. In this episode we talk through his childhood, how it felt to be abruptly catapulted into being the most googled man on the planet following the release of Baby Reindeer and the complexity of identity and sexuality. ✨ IN THIS EPISODE: 03:13 Fame and Self Worth 05:37 Writing Dark Truths 06:52 Baby Reindeer Explosion 08:00 Becoming Ruben 09:40 Half Man Meaning 10:57 Workaholism Origins 23:58 Family Support After Trauma 24:30 Comedy Meets Abuse Healing 26:13 Rebuking Shame 27:51 Fame And Re Triggering 29:12 Stubbornness And Casting Martha 33:03 Sexuality Beyond Labels 36:15 Grudges Empathy Forgiveness 40:13 Athlete Failure And Closing

This week we're breaking down Customer Survey, and the ladies interview Stephen Merchant! Stephen shares with us how he met Ricky Gervais and came to co-create the UK version of The Office, along with directing this very funny episode. When both Jim and Dwight get bad customer survey reviews, they team up together to uncover the truth behind who's calling them arrogant and smudge. Angela shares her struggle with that "hand-plowed field" scene and Jenna talks about the infamous moment between Pam and Alex, and of course, there's talk about those fakey, tiny Bluetooths. So get in! It's time to peel into a parking spot and listen to this legendary episode. Office Ladies Website - Submit a fan question: https://officeladies.com/submitaquestionFollow Us on Instagram: OfficeLadiesPodFollow Us on YouTubeFollow Us on TikTok To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Can atheism really be reduced to “I'm not convinced”? In this episode, Trent Horn joins Matt Fradd to respond to some of the most popular atheist clips online, including arguments from Ricky Gervais, Richard Dawkins, Sam Harris, Matt Dillahunty, and Alex O'Connor. They tackle bad definitions of atheism, burden-shifting, the “one less god” objection, fine-tuning, divine hiddenness, and the problem of evil from a Catholic perspective. Whether you're wrestling with belief yourself or want better answers to common atheist objections, this conversation is packed with sharp arguments, clear distinctions, and practical ways to think through the debate.