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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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14:55

Nikki Glaser Shines at the Golden Globes

Daily Comedy News with Johnny Mac ·

2025/01/09

In this episode, Johnny Mac discusses his recent trip to Antarctica and covers updates from the comedy scene, including Nikki Glaser's performance and jokes from her Golden Globes monologue. Johnny analyzes the adjustments made to her jokes, her reflections on her hosting gig, and the producers' praise for her hard work. Additionally, there are updates on Ali Wong's award, Kevin Nealon's new show, Gabriel Iglesias's perspective on the comedy industry, and the upcoming SNL 50th anniversary

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11:10

Jim Gaffigan on comedy's evolution

Daily Comedy News with Johnny Mac ·

2025/01/08

Johnny Mac delves into how stand-up comedy has evolved through insights from various comedians. Jim Gaffigan reflects on his journey and fresh material, while Jim Jefferies discusses his interest in acting and a humorous exchange with Russell Crowe. Anthony Jeselnik speaks on his comedic influences and character development, and Shang Wang shares his relationship with Ali Wong and the secrets behind his success. J.B. Smoove and Kevin Nealon provide advice to aspiring comics, and Matt Rife talks

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9:20

John Mulaney's Persona, Michael Ian Black on UFOs,...

Daily Comedy News with Johnny Mac ·

2025/01/07

Johnny Mac covers John Mulaney's approach to creating his onstage persona, Michael Ian Black's thoughts on politics, UFOs, and poker, and Nikki Glaser's love for Taylor Swift and her music. Matteo Lane discusses the challenges of writing new comedy material, while travel tips and preferences from various comedians are also shared. The episode ends with insights from Paul Ogata on his comedy journey and Tom Green's life on a farm in Canada.00:00 John Mulaney's Onstage Persona00:58 Michael Ian Black

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9:17

Jim Gaffigan on Parenting and Sarah Silverman on...

Daily Comedy News with Johnny Mac ·

2025/01/06

In this episode of Daily Comedy News, Johnny Mac highlights Jim Gaffigan’s reflections on parenting and his latest special, Sarah, reflecting on midlife confidence and her love for 'Detroiters'. Kathy Griffin shares her journey to regain her voice and her views on keeping busy, while Weird Al reminisces about getting Michael Jackson's approval for 'Eat It'. The episode also features Paul Reiser discussing the Beatles, Seth Meyers on balancing personal and professional anecdotes, David Spade’s

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7:05

Nikki Glaser hosts Golden Globes PLUS the adventures...

Daily Comedy News with Johnny Mac ·

2025/01/05

Johnny Mac covers the upcoming Golden Globes, hosted by Taylor Swift fan Nikki Glaser, and the complexities of making comedy for such an event. Glaser shares her excitement and the inherent challenges of the gig. Highlights include a recap of Jo Koy's failed joke about Taylor Swift from last year, Ted Danson receiving the Carol Burnett Award, and the nominees for Best Stand-Up Comedian on Television. The episode also features insights from comedian Josh Blue on the sacrifices of living outside major

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9:10

Jerry Seinfeld and Ronny Chieng Discuss Angering The...

Daily Comedy News with Johnny Mac ·

2025/01/04

Johnny Mac dives into a conversation between Jerry Seinfeld and Ronny Chieng printed in Interview Magazine, where they discuss the 'comedy gods,' aging in comedy, and profanity in stand-up. Seinfeld emphasizes the importance of pleasing the 'comedy gods' while Chieng reflects on the separation between stand-up comedy and Hollywood. Tom Papa and Sebastian Maniscalco share insights about their careers and the evolution of comedy shows in big arenas. Interviews with Weird Al and Mike Kaplan reveal

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8:36

Jason Kelce's Debut, Whitney Cummings' Tour, and More

Daily Comedy News with Johnny Mac ·

2025/01/03

In this episode, we discuss Jason Kelce's late-night show premiere on ESPN, Whitney Cummings' North American tour, including her reflections on motherhood and personal growth. Jim Jefferies about his gun control bit and the backlash it received. Anthony Jeselnik shares insights on the impact of social media on comedy and the rise of podcasting. John Mulaney recounts his father's reaction to his career choice, and Ali Siddique talks about the independent comedy scene in Houston and the importance of

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9:32

Cunk’s Latest, Dennis Leary's New Show, and Ronny...

Daily Comedy News with Johnny Mac ·

2025/01/02

Johnny Mac covers Philomena Cunk's new Netflix show tackling complex concepts humorously, Dennis Leary's military sitcom 'Going Dutch,' and Ronny Chieng’s laid-back travel preferences. Johnny also highlights Jimmy O. Yang's fear of infinity, and Jim Gaffigan’s comedic philosophy. Additionally, Gianmarco Ceresi criticizes unnecessary crowd work in comedy, advocating for high standards in the art form. The episode wraps up with reflections on the role of criticism in comedy and Johnny's daily comedy

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69:29

Crossover with The Letterman Podcast

Daily Comedy News with Johnny Mac ·

2025/01/01

In this special New Year episode of Daily Comedy News, host Johnny Mac features a repurposed interview with Mike Chisholm from the Letterman podcast. With the episode running longer than usual due to its substantial content, Johnny discusses his need to insert frequent commercial breaks to comply with his hosting company's requirements. The conversation between Johnny and Mike covers a wide range of topics, including reflections on David Letterman's legacy, the evolving landscape of late-night

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8:39

New Year's Eve Comedy Options and Lewis Black's...

Daily Comedy News with Johnny Mac ·

2024/12/31

In today's episode of Daily Comedy News, host Johnny Mac covers the announcement of Lewis Black's retirement and his reflections on aging. Nikki Glaser discusses her upcoming Golden Globes hosting gig and her strategy for the event. Johnny also reviews several New Year's special programming options, including Seth Meyers' 'Day Drinking,' Michelle Bateau's new comedy special 'A Bateauful Mind,' and Sarah Silverman's thoughts on stand-up comedy. Listeners are also reminded about upcoming comedy shows,

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7:20

Dave Chappelle's influence on Donnell Rawlings

Daily Comedy News with Johnny Mac ·

2024/12/30

Mitch Hedberg's comedy approach and story, including his journey to Ireland and his performance insights. Also covered are Don L. Rawlings' reflections on evolving his comedy post-pandemic with advice from Dave Chappelle, Russell Peters' take on maintaining different material and managing career pressures, Sheng Wang's enjoyment of his career journey, Brian Regan's stance on staying true to his comedic style and the misconceptions about clean comedy, and Skylar Higley's career reflections and a

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10:05

2024 Comedy Specials Not on the Best Of List - and WHY

Daily Comedy News with Johnny Mac ·

2024/12/29

In this episode, Johnny Mac discusses a variety of comedy specials that did not make his top list of the year. He explains his criteria for ranking, noting the importance of originality and genuine humor. The specials mentioned include works by Jo Koy, Pete Davidson, Jackie Novak, Kevin James, Rory Scovel, Neil Brennan, Jenny Slate, Nikki Glaser, Anthony Jeselnik, James Acaster, Jim Gaffigan, and Jamie Foxx.Johnny emphasizes that his list is subjective and encourages listeners to share their

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7:34

Tier Two of 2024's Top Comedy Specials

Daily Comedy News with Johnny Mac ·

2024/12/28

In today's episode of Daily Comedy News, Johnny Mac discusses his second tier of comedy specials for 2024. The episode covers 14 more notable specials, including works by Seth Meyers, Tom Papa, Ellen DeGeneres, Greg Fitzsimmons, Katt Williams, Hannah Gadsby, Conor O'Malley, Adam Ray, Brian Simpson, Tig Notaro, Taylor Tomlinson, Rachel Feinstein, Joe Rogan, and Adam Sandler. Mac provides his critique and ranking process, invites discussion in the Facebook group, and notes some specials he hasn't yet

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8:59

Tom Brady, Dave Attell, Triumph and the Top Comedy...

Daily Comedy News with Johnny Mac ·

2024/12/27

The top special is 'The Roast of Tom Brady,' followed by Dave Attell's 'Hot Cross Buns', Triumph the Insult Comic Dog's 'You Lucky Bastards', and more. 01:21 Top Comedy Special of 2024: The Roast of Tom Brady01:54 Dave Attell's Hot Cross Buns and Other Top Specials02:33 Ronny Chieng and More Top Comedy Specials04:59 Comedy Specials Ranked 11 to 1606:17 Honorable Mentions and Upcoming Specials Unlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media! Get all our shows on any player you love,

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8:38

Anthony Jeselnik's Villainous Persona

Daily Comedy News with Johnny Mac ·

2024/12/26

Inside the Stand-Up World's Minds: Interviews with Comedy's BestIn today's episode, Johnny Mac discusses an insightful interview with comedian Anthony Jeselnik about his stage persona, his approach to storytelling in stand-up, and why he prefers not having an origin story for his character. The episode also features excerpts from Sheng Wang on his upbringing and career, Jim Gaffigan's experiences touring with Jerry Seinfeld, Jay Leno and Adam Carolla's thoughts on the evolution of stand-up comedy,

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8:07

Jimmy Fallon Candy Cane Brownie Controversy!

Daily Comedy News with Johnny Mac ·

2024/12/25

Johnny Mac delves into the caloric controversies surrounding the Jimmy Fallon Candy Cane Brownie from Crumble Cookie, deemed a high-calorie treat for the holiday season. He highlights reactions from food critics and TikTokers. Johnny also shares comedic insights, including Jim Breuer's memorable SNL moments and camaraderie with Dave Chappelle on 'Half Baked.' He discusses Netflix's Christmas football lineup and Bert Kreischer's role as a tailgate correspondent. Additionally, Johnny reports on Gary

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8:05

Nate Bargatze's Netflix Special Your Friend, Nate...

Daily Comedy News with Johnny Mac ·

2024/12/24

In this episode, Johnny Mac delivers daily comedy news, highlighting Nate Bargatze's latest Netflix special, where Nate humorously discusses family life and school career days. The episode also covers Nate's personal insights from his Wall Street Journal piece and his journey in comedy, entertaining commentary from Dane Cook about his return to films and voiceover work, and Leanne Morgan's touring experiences. The show wraps up with a fun segment on holiday movie favorites and a celebrity Uber

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10:04

Adam Sandler is a baller!

Daily Comedy News with Johnny Mac ·

2024/12/23

Johnny Mac discusses Jay Leno and Adam Carolla's insights on the commitment of comedians, Adam Sandler's surprising basketball skills, Tom Papa's comparisons of comedy and cooking, Leanne Morgan's advice for comedians to stay authentic, Roz Hernandez's humor journeys, and a quirky analysis of Jerry Seinfeld's neat freak tendencies. Tune in for a blend of comedy insights, industry anecdotes, and personal stories from renowned comedians. 00:32 Jay Leno and Adam Carolla on Comedy03:00 Adam Sandler's

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10:10

John Mulaney's Transformation

Daily Comedy News with Johnny Mac ·

2024/12/22

In today's episode of Daily Comedy News, host Johnny Mac discusses John Mulaney's interview with GQ about his focus and drive in stand-up comedy. The show also highlights insights and anecdotes from several comedians including Seth Meyers on Mulaney’s comedic style, Jim Jefferies on global comedy success, Anthony Jeselnik on acting and his evolving hairstyle, Preacher Lawson's tips for aspiring comedians, Sarah Silverman's views on cancel culture and growth, and Gianmarco Cerezi's memorable career

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9:20

John Mulaney Early Days in Comedy

Daily Comedy News with Johnny Mac ·

2024/12/21

Johnny Mac highlights interviews and stories from popular comedians. John Mulaney recounts his rise from the alt comedy scene to mainstream success, Eliza Schlesinger discusses the challenges female comedians face, and Leanne Morgan shares how humor helps her stay positive. Phil Wang talks about the evolution of his comedy, and Vic Michalis reflects on experiences and lessons from the comedy world. Additionally, details about the upcoming Comedy Fantasy Camp hosted by Jay Leno and Adam Carolla are

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