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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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16:03

Conan O'Brien and The Beatles

Daily Comedy News with Johnny Mac ·

2025/12/03

Johnny Mac discusses David Letterman's recent interview with Adam Sandler, pondering whether Letterman has lost his touch. Mac mentions Conan O'Brien's appearance on 'The Rest is History' podcast discussing the Beatles. He humorously entertains the 'Paul is Dead' theory and gives viewer statistics for Jim Gaffigan's popular bourbon video. Kevin Hart's Comedy Mount Rushmore is revealed, featuring Richard Pryor, Eddie Murphy, Dave Chappelle, and Chris Rock. He also talks about Louis C.K.'s new

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10:55

What if Jim Gaffigan performed the material J.D....

Daily Comedy News with Johnny Mac ·

2025/12/02

'South Park' humorously targets Saudi funding for a Turkey trot, and Vice President Vance's turkey jokes flop with the troops. Amy Schumer fuels divorce rumors by appearing without her wedding ring. Louis CK faces a complicated place in comedy with sold-out shows despite his controversial past. Kevin Hart hints at a potential comedy project with Kat Williams and Mike Epps. Jim Gaffigan enjoys a bourbon-sponsored special, and his recent video reaches 3.4 million views. The Just for Laughs Vancouver

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10:28

David Letterman weighs in on #M1230GA PLUS...

Daily Comedy News with Johnny Mac ·

2025/12/01

Johnny Mac discusses a major setback inthe #M1230GA movement as David Letterman weighs in. To make things even worse for Johnny Mac, Letterman has Adam Sandler on his Netflix show.Shane Gillis sells out a major venue, while controversial comedian Louis CK is seen with Mimi O'Donnell.There's a lighthearted segment called Comedy Survivor launching, inviting listeners to nominate comedians. A recap of top touring comedians, Chevy Chase documentary news, and Charlie Bes's new special wraps up the

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10:47

Could Eddie Murphy's return to stand-up possibly live...

Daily Comedy News with Johnny Mac ·

2025/11/30

Jim Gaffigan's viral bourbon set is getting huge views, Kevin Hart's Netflix special is the year's second best.,Amid the speculation around Eddie Murphy's potential return to stand-up comedy, Mac doubts Murphy can meet high expectations set by his past performances and notes the challenges he may face. Additionally, Eddie Murphy will be honored with the AFI Life Achievement Award. Elsewhere, Jay Leno reveals that ticket sales for his stand-up shows rose by 30% after he quit discussing

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11:08

Why won't President Trump stop Patton Oswalt from...

Daily Comedy News with Johnny Mac ·

2025/11/29

A look at recaps John Mulaney's comedic performance in San Francisco, highlighting his humorous takes on tech bros, Jeff Bezos, artificial intelligence, and Robert F. Kennedy.President Trump's interest in reviving the Rush Hour franchise is also discussed, along with comedian Patton Oswalt's appearance on Stephen Colbert's show portraying a 'sexy' Vulcan.Bill Maher's critique of Jimmy Kimmel's wife's anti-Trump email campaign and Jim Gaffigan's thoughts on his comedic evolution and preference for

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14:43

Is Sebastian Maniscalco just doing "Old Man Dice...

Daily Comedy News with Johnny Mac ·

2025/11/28

Johnny Mac highlights John Mulaney voicing a new Kraft Mac and Cheese campaign and critiques Jim Gaffigan's latest bourbon-themed comedy set. Mac reviews various comedy specials, suggesting high praise for Mo Amer's 'Wild World' on Netflix while panning Sebastian Maniscalco's latest effort. He also touches on Donald Glover's health scare, Adam Sandler's on-stage guilt, and offers stock market-style advice on comedians to invest in, including Robbie Hoffman, Shane Gillis, and Mo Amer, while advising

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13:55

Jonathan Kite's Anthony Bourdain impression is one of...

Daily Comedy News with Johnny Mac ·

2025/11/27

Johnny Mac delivers the Thanksgiving edition highlighting comedian Jonathan Kite's spot-on Anthony Bourdain impressions on social media. Sebastian Maniscalco reflects on his love for cooking and its similarities to comedy, while Fortune Feimster shares amusing anecdotes from her tour and her culinary preferences. Jim Gaffigan and Kathleen Madigan discuss their families' roles in their comedy, with Gaffigan touching on parenting and social media. Stephen Colbert debates the relevance of late-night TV

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11:18

MAGA Comedian Shane Gillis (!) wonders about Trump's...

Daily Comedy News with Johnny Mac ·

2025/11/26

MAGA comedian Shane Gillis (lol wtf) discusses Trump and Biden on Matt and Shane's Secret Podcast. Louis CK's new meditative set, explored by Jason Zinoman, focuses heavily on aging and faith. Sebastian Maniscalco reveals scheduling conflicts with an SNL sketch. Kevin Hart shares his thoughts on failure and success in a podcast. John Mulaney-directed Robbie Hoffman's Netflix special gets a December release. Patton Oswalt talks about the role of comedy in politics. Daryl Hammond recounts his

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11:57

Adam Sandler, Drew Barrymore and Jennifer Aniston in...

Daily Comedy News with Johnny Mac ·

2025/11/25

Comedy news highlights including Sarah Sherman's upcoming HBO special 'Sarah Squirm Live Plus In The Flesh' airing on December 12th. Darrell Hammond shares insights on his experience with SNL, his Trump impersonation, and reactions to a 2018 tweet from Trump. Kathleen Madigan quietly drops her new special 'The Family Thread' on Amazon Prime. Chelsea Handler will host the Critics Choice Awards in January. Jo Koy is set to tape a new Netflix special in January. Patton Oswalt talks about the impact of

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12:06

Ricky Gervais and Tom Segura announce late December...

Daily Comedy News with Johnny Mac ·

2025/11/24

Ricky Gervais' new stand-up special 'Mortality' will be on Netflix on December 30th, but its late release means it won't make year-end lists. Tom Segura's fifth special, 'Teacher,' drops on Netflix December 24th, also missing list deadlines. In other news, comedian Nate Bargatze is exploring the feasibility of building a 100-acre amusement park in Nashville, with plans to potentially start in 2026. John Mulaney discussed the Austin comedy scene and shared his thoughts on Texas and AI in comedy. The

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8:51

Seth Meyers responds to the M1230GA movement.

Daily Comedy News with Johnny Mac ·

2025/11/23

Seth Meyers responds to the M1230GA movement. Conan O'Brien's comedic adventures in India. Bill Maher explains why he no longer tours for standup due to the political climate, while Patton Oswalt releases a new Audible special. 'Weird Al' Yankovic extends his tour into 2026, and Jim Brewer announces his 'Find the Funny Tour.' Comedian Josh Johnson shares his perspectives on political discourse and optimism. Nikki Glaser reveals her spontaneous approach to writing her Golden Globes monologue, and

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10:41

Jim Gaffigan prefers reach over money. Sure Jan.

Daily Comedy News with Johnny Mac ·

2025/11/22

Topics include Louis CK on selling standup specials directly to fans and his current career status compared to pre-2017. Louis talks about his secret superstar status and the desire to stay connected with fans directly. Stephen Colbert discusses his transition from his Colbert Report persona to his current role and the nuances of performing as himself. Colbert and Jim Gaffigan talk about their views on comedy distribution and the evolving landscape of late-night and streaming platforms. The script

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14:14

Sebastian Maniscalco and the art of mugging for the...

Daily Comedy News with Johnny Mac ·

2025/11/21

Johnny Mac critiques Sebastian Maniscalco's reliance on exaggerated facial expressions and discusses Maniscalco's fear of failure despite his success. The podcast also tackles the challenges comedians face in sustaining high-quality content, citing examples from Hulu specials. It explores the broader comedy landscape, featuring insights from Jim Gaffigan on balancing comedy and politics, Louis CK's performance at the Riyadh Comedy Festival, and Josh Johnson's career shaped by the internet. The

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12:23

If David Letterman interviews Adam Sandler, what do I...

Daily Comedy News with Johnny Mac ·

2025/11/20

Johnny Mac stars with Marcello Hernandez's impressive Saturday Night Live impression of Sebastian Maniscalco, which received praise from Sebastian himself. The segment also covers Sebastian's collaboration with the Prostate Cancer Foundation for 'No Shave November.' David Letterman announces Adam Sandler as his next guest on his Netflix show. President Trump criticizes Seth Meyers, calling for his replacement. Kevin James posts TikTok videos as a fourth-grade art teacher, speculated to promote his

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12:34

Amy Schumer marital problems? Trevor Noah special,...

Daily Comedy News with Johnny Mac ·

2025/11/19

Sketch Fest is back for its 23rd year with a series of star-studded events from January 15th to February 1st. This year's festival celebrates a 'Kids in the Hall' 30th anniversary, honors the women of SNL, and features over 200 shows with 500 performersThe episode t also touches on John Mullaney's new non-alcoholic beer, Jim Gaffigan's inability to stop hawking product, and Amy Schumer's reported marital issues, along with updates on Kevin Hart and Kenan Thompson's new sports talk show, and Trevor

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12:49

Michael Che slays former SNL intern on Instagram

Daily Comedy News with Johnny Mac ·

2025/11/18

Johnny Mac dives into a caper involving a former Saturday Night Live intern who accused showrunner Lorne Michaels of causing high turnover and creating a toxic work environment. Johnny also talks about Eddie Murphy's celebrated SNL return, Josh Johnson's new comedy set releases, Kathy Griffin's third facelift, Louis CK's reflections post-scandal, and a quirky list from AOL of comedians people had crushes on from the 1960s to 2000s.Become a supporter of this podcast:

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14:16

WHY did Amy Schumer delete her Instagram posts? The...

Daily Comedy News with Johnny Mac ·

2025/11/17

Johnny Mac tackles recent events including Joe Rogan's widely discussed mispronunciation of 'ethanol' as 'ethanol' on his podcast, which drew a wave of viewer comments and even an article from Newsweek. Amy Schumer's mysterious Instagram purge and subsequent post showing off her new weight were also highlighted, with speculations on the reasons behind her actions.Louis CK spoke to The Wall Street Journal about his new novel, revealing feedback from friends like Chris Rock.Shane Gillis recounted a

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11:11

Louis CK quit standup...but he's back with a new style

Daily Comedy News with Johnny Mac ·

2025/11/16

Johnny Mac highlights a profile of Louis CK, discussing his return to comedy with a new book and reflections on his career. Johnny also shares anecdotes about Nikki Glaser's techniques for dealing with nerves, an awkward audience interaction, and Tim Minchin's controversial comments about marital fidelity. The episode wraps up with mentions of upcoming comedy specials by Charlie Berens and Theo Von, reactions to the New York Comedy Festival, and a bizarre story about Bill Maher's pre-show

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11:29

Jay Leno - the worst guy who ever lived - takes care...

Daily Comedy News with Johnny Mac ·

2025/11/15

Johnny Mac discusses Jay Leno's extensive experience in late-night comedy and his personal life, including caring for his wife with dementia. Jimmy Kimmel talks about his suspension and reflections on his show. Stephen Colbert shares his struggles with anxiety and passion for work. Gianmarco Soresi addresses the complexities of language in comedy and his journey in the entertainment industry. The New York Comedy Festival features performances by notable comedians like Aziz Ansari and Louis

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14:47

Skankfest has the strongest comedy festival lineup of...

Daily Comedy News with Johnny Mac ·

2025/11/14

Johnny Mac highlights Skankfest's move from Las Vegas to New Orleans, featuring over 150 comedians on four stages. The festival includes tattoo studios, boxing matches, and unique events like comedian jiujitsu and pillow fights. Skankfest, created by the Legion of Skanks Podcast in New York, showcases talents such as Shane Gillis, Doug Stanhope, Rosebud Baker, and Mark Normand.Additionally, Nikki Glaser talks about her humorous interactions with Alexa Plus, Stavros Halkias reflects on his podcast

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