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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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13:20

Andrew Schulz says Anthony Jeselnik " used to be a...

Daily Comedy News with Johnny Mac ·

2025/10/30

Andrew Schulz criticizing Anthony Jeselnik for his focus on comedic commentary over actual jokes. Apparently it is lame to criticize other comedians, which is pointed out by Schulz criticizing comedian Anthony Jeselnik.Johnny Mac also highlights Burt Kreischer's amusing appearance at an 18-inning Dodgers game and Jimmy Kimmel's near-cancellation due to a Monday Night Football promo.Meanwhile, Wanda Sykes reflects on her overlooked 2022 Oscars hosting gig overshadowed by Will Smith's infamous slap

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11:15

Is Shane Gillis quitting comedy in two years??? PLUS...

Daily Comedy News with Johnny Mac ·

2025/10/29

Shane Gillis mentioned possibly taking a break from comedy on Matt and Sheen's Secret Podcast. David Cross talks to Vanity Fair about his views on comedians performing at the Riyadh Comedy Festival. Stavros Halkias theorizes about anti-incel content on his podcast. Joe Rogan speculates on Michael Jackson's romantic songs and songwriting. Andrew Schultz performs in Abu Dhabi and discusses the independent creator trend. Adam Sandler receives praise from George Clooney for his dramatic role at the AFI

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11:58

Jon Stewart on Riyadh Comedy Festival, Kimmel-gate...

Daily Comedy News with Johnny Mac ·

2025/10/28

Johnny Mac highlights Jon Stewart's appearance at the New Yorker Festival where he discusses comics at the Riyadh Comedy Festival, his views on integrity in comedy, and societal issues under Trump’s administration. John Oliver criticizes Trump’s controversial actions, including military strikes and financial mismanagement. Vanity Fair interviews David Cross on Kimmel Gate. Johnny also touches on the Golden Globes Podcast Awards controversy and Pete Davidson’s fandom shift. Additionally, there’s news

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12:53

Jim Gaffigan's bourbon HOT TAKES

Daily Comedy News with Johnny Mac ·

2025/10/27

Johnny Mac covers a range of topics, starting with Roy Wood Jr.'s take on making humor out of bleak politics and Joe Rogan's controversial suggestion that Trump should run for California governor in 2030. Leslie Jones discusses the changing landscape for female comedians and the need for more diversity in late-night TV. Tiffany Haddish's new docuseries exploring Africa is announced, and Sebastian Maniscalco's Riyadh Comedy Festival appearance is highlighted. The episode also touches on BJ Novak's

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13:07

Jim Gaffigan doesn't want to offend ANYONE

Daily Comedy News with Johnny Mac ·

2025/10/26

Johnny Mac discusses Jay Leno's involvement as Grand Marshal at the Harley Davidson Love Ride to raise money for charity, and a whimsical AI video involving the President.Johnny also talks about Jim Gaffigan's bourbon ventures and his touring experiences, emphasizing his distaste for offending anyone. Michelle Wolf shares her aspirations for performing and writing, while Iliza Schlesinger's involvement in a Jeep brand ad campaign is highlighted.The episode wraps up with insights from Bob Odenkirk on

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11:22

Is Jim Gaffigan CRAZY (about bourbon)???? Plus Theo...

Daily Comedy News with Johnny Mac ·

2025/10/25

The main topic is an article from Garden and Gun about Jim Gaffigan's new bourbon brand, Father Time Bourbon. Jim discusses how he got into bourbon during the pandemic and his hands-on approach to creating quality bourbon blends. The script also covers various celebrity-owned spirits, including Adam Corolla's Mangria, Dan Aykroyd's Crystal Head Vodka, and Guy Fieri and Sammy Hagar’s tequila. In addition, Nate Bargatze is highlighted as the guest picker on ESPN's College GameDay, and there is a

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12:57

It's Stavvy's World and you're just living in it

Daily Comedy News with Johnny Mac ·

2025/10/24

On today's episode of Daily Comedy News, Johnny Mack shares some late-night jokes about the East Wing of the White House. The episode features Jimmy Kimmel discussing his unexpected rise to his talk show andhow Jon Stewart should have gotten the show.Johnny also critiques Netflix's categorization of Adam Sandler's new film, 'j Kelly,' in the comedy category, and comments on the good and bad aspects of Sandler's career. The show also highlights Stavros Halkias' career profile in The New York Times,

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13:18

The Michelle Wolf Jokes Too Hot for the Riyadh Comedy...

Daily Comedy News with Johnny Mac ·

2025/10/23

Johnny Mac discusses the challenges comedians face in today's political climate. Ben Stiller emphasizes the importance of comedians speaking truth to power despite risks. Andrew Schulz's conversation with Joe Rogan about politicians on podcasts, land acknowledgments, and Kamala Harris is highlighted. The decline in Disney Plus subscriptions and public reactions to political issues are also covered. Michelle Wolf's potential jokes for a Saudi Arabia comedy festival and her views on free speech in

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12:21

Colin Jost and Pete Davidson’s Staten Island Ferry...

Daily Comedy News with Johnny Mac ·

2025/10/22

Johnny Mac decides to keep politics out oft he show today! He delves into a controversy surrounding the Golden Globes, explaining how Penske Media's ownership of various entities involved raises questions of impartiality.Johnny also highlights interviews with comedians Dane Cook and Gianmarco Soresi, discussing their careers and perspectives on comedy. Additionally, Katt Williams's tour announcement, and Tim Heidecker's new role in 'The Comedy Hour' are mentioned.What's the deal with Tim Dillon?An

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14:31

Is Jerry Seinfeld creatively unhappy? Joe Rogan...

Daily Comedy News with Johnny Mac ·

2025/10/21

An insider's take on Jerry Seinfeld's recent struggles with his comedy, reactions to Colin Jost's controversial joke on SNL, and updates on ongoing and upcoming comedy shows. The podcast also touches on Joe Rogan's political comments, Gavin Newsom's attempts to engage with Rogan, and Pete Davidson's luxurious date with his pregnant girlfriend. Additionally, recent developments in long-running TV shows like 'South Park' and 'The Simpsons' are discussed, along with major announcements from the Great

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12:30

Is Trump losing Joe Rogan the way LBJ lost Cronkite?

Daily Comedy News with Johnny Mac ·

2025/10/20

Joe Rogan's frustration over political issues, Gianmarco Soresi's views on edgy comedy, and Marc Maron's documentary 'Anxiety Club'. It includes Chris Rock's admiration for Ben Stiller, Sebastian Maniscalco's experiences at the Riyadh Comedy Festival, and Kathy Griffin's recent struggles and party incident. The show also covers Conan O'Brien's 1500-episode run on TBS, Johnny Carson's iconic curtain auction, and a tribute week for Carson's 100th birthday. Lastly, Jimmy Fallon shares a humorous

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10:21

Joe Rogan called No Kings Day Protesters "Losers" -...

Daily Comedy News with Johnny Mac ·

2025/10/19

Marc Maron's interview with Esquire about his feelings towards Jon Stewart's success and his own career struggles. Joe Rogan's controversial comments on his podcast, claiming that protesters are 'losers' or 'federal agents.' The abrupt withdrawal of Kamail Nanjiiani and Ilana Glazer from their Dreamforce performances, attributed to Nanjiani's illness and potential political discord within Salesforce leadership. Additionally, Johnny touches on David Letterman’s reflections on the handling of Stephen

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9:43

Riyadh Parody Song DESTROYS Bill Burr, Aziz Ansari,...

Daily Comedy News with Johnny Mac ·

2025/10/18

Johnny Mac discusses the unexpected inclusion of Crack Amigo's 'Riyadh Money' featuring Bill Burr in his script. This segment explores edgy comedy content, particularly targeting well-known comedians. Helen Lewis’s experience at the Riyadh Comedy Festival is reviewed, highlighting comedians like Louis CK and Jimmy Carr. There are updates on Tig Notaro's appearance on 'Breaking Bread with Tom Papa,' Kathy Griffin's political statements, and Gianmacro Soresi's comments on Tim Dillon. Become a

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5:53

The Pentagon’s Not-So-Straight Talk

Daily Comedy News with Johnny Mac ·

2025/10/17

From Washington DC where apparently nobody in the military is gay, Patrick Gutfield takes you inside the latest moral panic — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is furious about Netflix’s new gay Marine series Boots. Meanwhile, Trump’s busy scheduling imaginary peace summits with Putin, a woman at a Brewers game calls ICE on a Navy vet, and NASA discovers an asteroid just in time to tell us it almost killed us. Just another perfectly normal day in America.Become a supporter of this podcast:

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18:30

WTF Joe Rogan Experience goes after Marc Maron, so...

Daily Comedy News with Johnny Mac ·

2025/10/17

Johnny Mzc discusses Joe Rogan’s comments about Marc Maron behavior towards other comedians, particularly his jealousy and public criticism. Issues surrounding Bill Burr’s appearance at the Riyadh Comedy Festival are also highlighted, with opinions from Andrew Schultz. Additionally, Amy Poehler faces criticism for not addressing Aziz Ansari's participation in the Riyadh Comedy Festival on her podcast. Other topics include Eric Idle dropping controversial songs from his tour, upcoming Broadway comedy

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12:30

Bert Kreischer didn't love Fiji, John Mulaney sells...

Daily Comedy News with Johnny Mac ·

2025/10/16

Bert Kreischer humorously compared Fiji to Arizona, expressing his surprise at how dry he found it.John Mulaney discussed his partnership with an alcohol-free beer brand and his experiences with sobriety, including a potential humorous showdown with Tom Holland over non-alcoholic beers.Ricky Gervais humorously pondered why he's still overweight despite regular exercise, with advice from Dr. Syriac Abby Phillips pointing to alcohol as the culprit.Marc Maron critiqued the influence of certain

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11:13

Bill Burr and Aziz Ansari don't discuss Riyadh Comedy...

Daily Comedy News with Johnny Mac ·

2025/10/15

Johnny Mac reports on Sebastian Maniscalco's upcoming special titled 'It Ain't Right,' which is set to premiere on Hulu. He also mentions the ongoing success of Maniscalco's career despite Riyadh.Meanwhile, Bill Burr and Aziz Ansari are noted for their appearances at the Riyadh Comedy Festival, with Ansari's contentious reputation being highlighted. Amy Poehler recently hosted Ansari on her podcast, but they did not seem to discuss the festival.Netflix has announced a new Eddie Murphy documentary

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15:04

Bill Burr live podcast cancelled, WTF Maron ends with...

Daily Comedy News with Johnny Mac ·

2025/10/14

Johnny Mac criticizes Stephen Colbert's involvement in the new Star Trek series, 'Star Fleet Academy,' calling for Colbert's removal from television. Mac also discusses Bill Burr's cancellation of a live podcast taping, expressing concern for Burr's well-being. The episode covers Whitney Cummings' comments on comedians taking Saudi money, and criticism of her misplaced statements. Additionally, Johnny reports on Marc Maron's final podcast episode featuring Barack Obama and reactions to the

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12:08

Is it time for The Simpsons to end?

Daily Comedy News with Johnny Mac ·

2025/10/13

Bert Kreischer reminiscies about his partying days being featured in Rolling Stone and sharing his wellness routines during his 2023 tour.Dusty Slay discusses the life-changing benefits of sobriety on his comedy career.George Clooney is credited with improving Adam Sandler's wardrobe.Vulture interviews David Letterman about the early days of his late-night show, emphasizing Johnny Carson's impact. And a critique of 'The Simpsons,' arguing its decline since 1997 and concerns about the quality of

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8:41

Mark Normand on the ret-con of Shane Gillis being...

Daily Comedy News with Johnny Mac ·

2025/10/12

Mark Normand discusses cancel culture and its misuse, highlighting examples like Shane Gillis. Sheng Wang shares his pandemic hair journey and office work experiences. Brian Regan talks about the personal challenge of performing clean comedy. Bob Odenkirk reflects on the Midwest's influence on his comedic perspective. Stavros Halkias opens up about his evolving views on wellness and masculinity. Greg Gutfeld elaborates on becoming 'the king of late night' and his approach to making late-night TV

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