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Daily Comedy News with Johnny Mac

Daily Comedy News with Johnny Mac

Daily Comedy News is the number one comedy news podcast.Daily Comedy News is a short, fast daily briefing covering the business, culture, and chaos of stand-up comedy and the comedy industry.Hosted by Johnny Mac, the show delivers daily updates on comedians, late-night television, comedy specials, streaming platforms, and the stories shaping the world of comedy. Episodes cover working comics, touring news, cancellations, controversies, and the shifting comedy landscape — all in a tight, no-filler

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7:19

Scrubs 10x03 My Rom-Com

Daily Comedy News with Johnny Mac ·

2026/03/06

Johnny Mac recaps “My Romcom,” Scrubs Season 10 Episode 3 (aired March 4, 2026), noting ratings and renewal are unknown but expecting a pickup due to buzz. The episode centers on divorced JD and Elliot fighting over discharging a patient, with JD now in a Dr. Kelso-like role; a directing choice keeps them visually separated until they reconnect in a conversation about rebuilding their friendship. Subplots include Turk working with surgical interns, Elliot dealing with an IT guy who shuts down

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15:00

Gabe Iglesias’ DEFIANTLY sells out, Maron's Chris...

Daily Comedy News with Johnny Mac ·

2026/03/06

Johnny Mac covers late-night jokes from Jimmy Fallon and Michael Kosta about the ongoing Iran story and Trump’s lack of a plan for Iran’s leadership, plus a Colbert riff. He reacts to a Hollywood Walk of Fame clip of Gabriel Iglesias calling himself a “sellout” for taking Saudi Arabia money, calling it a bad look.Marc Maron praises Chris Fleming’s HBO special as inventive and hopeful for standup, and Fleming also appears on Caleb Hearron’s podcast. New Scrubs posts 11.36 million cross-platform

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9:22

Memories: Marc Maron getting sent home from...

Daily Comedy News with Johnny Mac ·

2026/03/05

Marc Maron recalled that he bombed in Australia in the early ’90s, was sent home from a three-week headlining run with only 30 minutes of strong material, and relapsed on the flight back.Dan Soder describes a 2014 set shaken by self-doubt until Conan O’Brien told him the crowd “sucked.”Nate Bargatze explains moving back to Tennessee so his now-13-year-old daughter would have a normal upbringing. Rolling Stone profiles Chris Fleming, who rejects being labeled “weird,” describes his surprising,

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12:57

Kyle Kinane’s Phish Weekend, Colbert’s Reported CBS...

Daily Comedy News with Johnny Mac ·

2026/03/04

Comedy Ratings, Kyle Kinane’s Phish Weekend, and Colbert’s Reported CBS TensionsJohnny Mac’s Daily Comedy News recaps late-night jokes about the war, including Seth Meyers on Mar-a-Lago security and Stephen Colbert’s “Epic Fury” anagram. He cites Deadline streaming numbers: Katt Williams’ latest Netflix special drew 7.1M first-week views; Dave Chappelle’s Sticks & Stones leads Netflix US debuts, while Shane Gillis’ Live in Austin tops on YouTube; he also notes Amazon and Hulu special performance

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17:09

Conan & Chris Fleming, Jim Carrey ‘Clone’ Rumors, and...

Daily Comedy News with Johnny Mac ·

2026/03/03

Johnny Mac delivers a Daily Comedy News roundup, highlighting Conan O’Brien’s Interview Magazine chat with Chris Fleming and praising Fleming’s HBO Max special as his top special of the year. He covers confusion over Jim Carrey’s appearance at the César Awards, with makeup artist Alexis Stone claiming he impersonated Carrey while the awards deny it and detail Carrey’s planned visit. He notes Stavros Halkias and Manscaped auctioned a hairball for $510 to benefit the Testicular Cancer Society, and

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5:44

Comedy Survivor Episode 9 - Is there a Listener...

Daily Comedy News with Johnny Mac ·

2026/03/02

The result comes down to the last few votes...and it appears as if a listener alliance is formiing!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac--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,

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14:14

Bill Burr somehow loses more coolness, Dusty Slay...

Daily Comedy News with Johnny Mac ·

2026/03/02

Johnny Mac delivers a messy, off-script Daily Comedy News episode after seeing an email that Netflix Is a Joke Festival added 170+ shows, including “Comedy for the Community” Altadena Eaton Fire Relief hosted by Dion Cole, Timmy No Breaks at The Comedy Store (May 4), and shows from Rosebud Baker and Cheryl Underwood; he notes the news hasn’t hit Deadline or Variety yet. He also covers SXSW Comedy’s 2026 lineup featuring Bill Burr, Chelsea Peretti, Devon Walker, Eric Andre, Frankie Quinones, and

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10:35

Robby Hoffman, Chris Fleming and Hannah Gadsy. ...

Daily Comedy News with Johnny Mac ·

2026/03/01

Johnny Mac shares Sunday Comedy News highlights, noting his recent conversation with Pete Holmes and an upcoming “Comedy Survivor” episode. He recaps a Washington Post profile of Robby Hoffman, including her avoidance of TikTok, her move from accounting to writing on “The Chris Gethard Show,” her path to appearing on “Hacks,” and her involvement in “Rooster,” a Bill Lawrence HBO project starring Steve Carell and also featuring John C. McGinley. He covers major profiles of Chris Fleming (New York

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43:27

Pete Holmes Talks New Special ‘Silly Silly Fun Boy,’...

Daily Comedy News with Johnny Mac ·

2026/02/28

Guest Pete Holmes discusses his new special “Silly Silly Fun Boy,” available via early access on 800 Pound Gorilla and later on YouTube Tuesday, March 24th.They discuss Holmes’ success on “Pyramid,” including how seriously he takes the game, then segue into Google results featuring a “cannabis and tech today” image and Holmes’ decision to retire an older massage/dick-joke bit. Holmes explains how he structures and edits a special (cutting warmup, not moving closers), why swearing was heavier early

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7:22

Scrubs 10x02 My 2nd First Day

Daily Comedy News with Johnny Mac ·

2026/02/27

Johnny Mac recaps Scrubs Season 10, Episode 2 (“My Second, First Day,” aired Feb. 25, 2026), noting the absence of John C. McGinley and Judy Reyes and focusing on the “big three” and new characters.JD, now Chief of Medicine, must choose between Turk’s desired surgical robot and Elliot’s alternative purchase, amid tension tied to Elliot’s divorce and feelings Turk avoided her; JD ultimately picks the robot for hospital business reasons.Dr. Park (Joel Kim Booster) is positioned as an antagonist

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13:58

Chris Fleming HBO Special, Conan’s Oscars Prep,...

Daily Comedy News with Johnny Mac ·

2026/02/27

Johnny Mac highlightsChris Fleming’s first HBO special “Live at the Palace,” taped at Chicago’s Cadillac Palace Theatre and featuring topics like masculinity, Trader Joe’s, Oreos, and NPR. He discusses a New Yorker interview with Conan O’Brien about preparing to host the Oscars, including writing and testing material at clubs, handling political comedy, why Trump feels hard to parody, and navigating network and Academy rules. Mac notes Taylor Tomlinson’s favorable Hollywood Reporter cover story

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8:56

Scrubs 10x01 My Return

Daily Comedy News with Johnny Mac ·

2026/02/26

Johnny Mac delivers a bonus, spoiler-filled scene-by-scene recap of Scrubs Season 10 Episode 1 (“My Return,” aired Feb. 25, 2026), praising the reboot for feeling like classic Scrubs while ignoring Season 9 per Bill Lawrence. The episode opens with a fake prestige-drama cold open before revealing JD doing concierge medicine, then reintroduces the hospital, old characters, and new interns; Turk and JD reunite with the “eagle” gag, Carla appears to be in charge at the nurses station, and Elliot now

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14:48

The Comedy State of the Union, Bill Maher on Touring...

Daily Comedy News with Johnny Mac ·

2026/02/26

Johnny Mac delivers a political-heavy Daily Comedy News episode centered on late-night reactions to the State of the Union, including jokes and commentary from Jimmy Kimmel, Stephen Colbert, and Jimmy Fallon, plus a Tim Dillon Facebook post imagining an absurd address. He notes social-media criticism of the USA men’s hockey team appearing at the event. Bill Maher argues the State of the Union should end, says he won’t tour due to political anger and fears of being shot, and discusses criticizing

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20:31

Nate Bargatze’s ‘Greatest Average American’...

Daily Comedy News with Johnny Mac ·

2026/02/25

Johnny Mac hosts Daily Comedy News and focuses on ABC’s TV night featuring the Scrubs reboot and Nate Bargatze’s new game show The Greatest Average American, premiering right after Scrubs.He shares the show’s premise (contestants predict how everyday Americans think and live), the $67,920 “average American salary” grand prize, and Bargatze’s comments about creating the show, doing challenges without advance knowledge, and hoping the prize tracks changes in the economy.Johnny compares the concept to

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14:50

Conan O’Brien on the Reiner Murders, Colbert’s...

Daily Comedy News with Johnny Mac ·

2026/02/24

Conan O’Brien discusses with the New Yorker Radio Hour the murders of Rob and Michelle Reiner, reflecting on seeing them at his party the day they were killed, and notes Nick Reiner’s not-guilty plea in LA Superior Court with an April 29 court date; Nick Reiner faces two murder counts with an enhancement that could bring the death penalty or life without parole and is held without bail at Twin Towers.Conan also comments on Stephen Colbert being angry about the situation around his show, the impact

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74:22

Mike and Mac - Meeting David Letterman, and is Dave...

Daily Comedy News with Johnny Mac ·

2026/02/23

Mike Chisholm from The Letterman Podcast pops in.The guys open by reacting to the Olympic hockey final, with Mike congratulating the U.S. teams and describing how big the game was in Canada, including early-morning watch parties on the West Coast, memories of the 2010 “golden goal,” and the emotional tribute involving Johnny Gaudreau’s jersey and children. They also discuss a Nor’easter impacting the U.S. Northeast, comparing it to past storms and noting school closures and safety restrictions.The

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5:52

Comedy Survivor Episode 8 - Controversial Vote not...

Daily Comedy News with Johnny Mac ·

2026/02/23

We have our first cobtroversy. A ruling determines one possible vote was not clear, and that affects the result! Who went home from Comedy Island this week?Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac--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

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16:07

Joe Rogan to host 60 Minutes? Letterman at JFL...

Daily Comedy News with Johnny Mac ·

2026/02/23

Johnny Mac delivers a Daily Comedy News briefing previewing Nate Bargatze’s game show and a new Taylor Tomlinson special, then cites a Naughty but Nice Substack report claiming CBS News leader Barry Weiss is considering booking Joe Rogan on 60 Minutes, though sources say Rogan likely wouldn’t do it and would not be motivated by money.Jim Jefferies recounts meeting Dave Chappelle backstage shortly before Chappelle’s onstage attack, and Jefferies discusses preferring shows with his own fans, concerns

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13:30

Scrubs Reboot Revival Returns: Cast, New Interns,...

Daily Comedy News with Johnny Mac ·

2026/02/22

Johnny Mac delivers comedy news focused on the Scrubs revival premiering Wednesday at 8:00 PM on ABC (with Hulu next day).He shares personal enthusiasm for the original series and summarizes details from interviews with Zach Braff and Donald Faison: the revival mixes a young, diverse writers’ room with original writers, and centers on JD and Turk reconnecting at Sacred Heart as medicine and a new generation of interns have evolved while their friendship endures.Returning cast includes Zach Braff

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9:52

Celebrities Who Dislike Jay Leno and Kenan Thompson...

Daily Comedy News with Johnny Mac ·

2026/02/21

The focus is on celebrities who have publicly criticized Jay Leno. Arsenio Hall, Dennis Miller, Jimmy Kimmel, George Lopez, Patton Oswalt, Howard Stern, Conan O'Brien, Rosie O'Donnell, and Joan Rivers have all expressed their disdain for Leno for various reasons, highlighting their personal grievances and industry politics. The episode also features Kenan Thompson discussing his newfound appreciation for whiskey, his favorite fictional bartenders, and his experiences on SNL. 00:16 Celebrities Who

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