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Daily Comedy News with Johnny Mac - a daily briefing on comedians, and the comedy industry

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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14:19

Is Nikki Glaser roast dodging? Mulaney Tour Review...

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2026/04/16

Johnny Mac delivers daily comedy news, focusing on reactions to Nikki Glaser’s candid discussion of ethical non-monogamy and speculation that her team is steering her away from roasts (she’s in LA during the Kevin Hart roast but booked for Netflix Is a Joke). He cites a Minneapolis Star Tribune review of John Mulaney’s current tour highlighting risk-taking material and a mention of his $200 cash limit to avoid relapse. He recaps Jim Gaffigan’s sandwich talk with Stephen Colbert, previews Greg

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15:32

Ralphie May doc looks good, Cunk Returns, and...

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2026/04/15

Johnny Mac reacts to the end of Raw Dog Comedy Uncensored.Moving on, he loos forewad to the May 28 release of the Ralphie May documentary “Come What May,” with a trailer highlighting May’s life, addiction, and impact. David Letterman comments on Byron Allen’s “Comics Unleashed” and how it’s a cost-saving, ad-sold panel format. The episode also covers Diane Morgan’s return as Philomena Cunk in “Cunk on Cinema” for BBC and Netflix, Brett McKenzie on how Flight of the Conchords’ reunion shows came

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6:48

Scrubs 10x8 My Odds

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2026/04/14

Johnny Mac recaps Scrubs Season 10, episode 8, focusing on Dr. Cox’s return to Sacred Heart, JD’s excitement to impress him, and Cox’s collapse from microscopic polyangiitis (MPA), an autoimmune disease causing early renal failure and a grim prognosis. He praises scenes between Cox, JD, and Dr. Park, likes the nurses and interns, and strongly dislikes the HR manager character. Other plots include Dr. Tash’s avoidable mistake, Dr. Reed’s harsh response, and Cox admitting he was too hard on Elliot

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13:34

Trevor Noah Drops a New Netflix Special, Mark...

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2026/04/14

We cover Trevor Noah’s surprise Netflix special “Joy in the Trenches,” and Mark Normand’s upcoming YouTube series “Human Trials,” which puts comics in front of hyper-niche audiences with interviews and feedback. He reacts to pricey, fast-selling Flight of the Conchords and Kevin Hart roast tickets for Netflix Is A Joke, and notes the band joked about needing YouTube to remember their songs. Politics enters with Joe Rogan calling himself “politically homeless” and criticizing war with Iran; Tim

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6:35

Comedy Survivor Week 15 - The Final Two

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2026/04/13

Sarah Silverman sails to the finale unscathed...but for John Mulaney and Nikki Glaser, things got complicated...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 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

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17:29

Kevin Hart's ‘Funny AF’ Trailer, plus SNL May Lineup...

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2026/04/13

Johnny Mac previews Netflix’s standup competition series “Funny AF,” hosted by Kevin Hart with Keegan-Michael Key, Tom Segura, Bethenny? (Camille) Nanjiani, Chelsea Handler, and Nikki Glaser as guest judges, premiering April 20 with live semi-final and finale May 4–5 featuring real-time viewer voting; he notes familiar NYC contestants including Leonard Ouzts and Caitlin Peluff and observes Chicago listed as a catchall city. He also highlights the Garden of Laughs event at Radio City Music Hall and

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11:49

Nikki Glaser’s ‘Hot Husband’ Fetish, Chappelle’s Call...

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2026/04/12

Johnny Mac delivers daily comedy news, including Nikki Glaser discussing on Alex Cooper’s podcast her “hot husband” fetish and permissive rules around her boyfriend hooking up while rejecting emotional cheating, and noting her special is coming later this month. He reports Call of Duty will offer a Dave Chappelle “Half Baked” Thurgood Jenkins 4/20 skin. Judy Gold tells Page Six she’s shocked by increased brazen antisemitic heckling at New York comedy clubs. Mac reads from The Atlantic article “Who

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8:27

David Cross on Intimate Specials, Hannibal Buress’...

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2026/04/11

Johnny Mac delivers Daily Comedy News, focusing on David Cross’ new special "The End of the Beginning of the End," his explanation of the title, preference for shooting in club/music-venue settings over theaters, thoughts on not overproducing specials, and how he balances his daughter’s childhood enjoyment with his film/voice roles. The episode also covers Hannibal Buress describing music as another writing format with a wider emotional range than constant comedy, Julio Torres jokingly advising a

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13:59

Nikki Glaser Hulu Trailer, Dan Soder’s First Netflix...

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2026/04/10

Johnny Mac covers comedy news including a new trailer for Nikki Glaser’s Hulu special (April 24) and her Armchair Expert comments about money, appearance, and beauty standards in entertainment. He reports Dan Soder will tape his first full Netflix special June 13 at San Francisco’s Throckmorton Theatre. He discusses an interview with comedian Pete Correale (“the Gator”), his work opening for Sebastian Maniscalco, and Correale’s plan to release a new standup special and focus on clip-driven

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14:02

Netflix is a Joke Festival - insider says buzz isn't...

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2026/04/09

Johnny Mac reports Deadline’s take on Netflix Is a Joke saying a comedy insider feels public buzz is low and ticket sales show “haves and have-nots,” with white-hot acts and others downsizing venues selling best amid heavy competition and a tough economy; sold-out or added shows include Gianmarco Soresi, Jeff Curry, Robbie Hoffman, Matt Rife, Jacqueline Novak, and Joel Kim Booster, with podcasts also doing well. He previews the Moontower Comedy Festival (April 7–18) featuring Mark Maron, Kathy

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14:40

Louis CK’s Netflix Return, Patton Oswalt’s New...

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2026/04/08

Johnny Mac covers comedy news including debate over Louis CK’s mainstream comeback as Netflix books him for the Netflix Is a Joke festival and a new special, alongside commentary on whether Hollywood is abandoning Me Too and questions about accountability and industry profit motives. Patton Oswalt announces a new special, “Ruining Star Trek,” premiering June 9 on 800 Pound Gorilla’s YouTube, and mentions his upcoming Apple pickleball comedy “The Dink” (July 24). CBS’s 11:35 slot after Colbert ends

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7:14

Scrubs 10x7 My Best Friend's Barbecue

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2026/04/07

Scrubs season 10, episode 7, “My Best Friend’s Barbecue” (airing April 1, 2026), apologizing the recap is late due to Easter weekend and his Comedy Survivor schedule. JD is shaken when he’s not invited to Turk and Carla’s annual barbecue because Carla wants to invite Elliot and her new boyfriend, Captain West, while Carla’s menopause “heat” becomes a running gag. Turk mentors interns on delivering bad news, pushing Deshawna to tell the Garcia family a loved one has died, while Turk reflects on his

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15:24

Louis CK return bashed PLUS What went down on the Joe...

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2026/04/07

Johnny Mac delivers comedy news from a new recording space, leading with commentary on Louis CK headlining Netflix Is a Joke and releasing a Netflix special, “Ridiculous,” including criticism of “cancel culture” narratives. He highlights Shang Wang’s new Netflix special “Purple,” directed by Ali Wong and filmed at Washington, DC’s Warner Theatre, and previews Rami Youssef’s third HBO special “Rami Youssef: In Love” (April 17), filmed at the Hideout in Chicago and directed by Chris Storer, with HBO

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3:23

Comedy Survivor Week 14 - The Final Three

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2026/04/06

Go ahead an dput on a stupoid face if you don't like this week's result, but it was pretty clear.And we are on to the final three...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 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

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17:38

Nikki Glaser Skips Kevin Hart Roast

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2026/04/06

Nikki Glaser will sit out the Kevin Hart roast during Netflix Is a Joke because she can’t commit the time, after recently roasting Hart at the Golden Globes and Tom Brady roast; her Hulu special Good Girl premieres April 24, and she’s nervous about longtime road jokes being recorded and judged. He also previews the National Comedy Center’s Lucille Ball Comedy Festival in Jamestown, New York, headlined by Jerry Seinfeld (Aug 6), Bert Kreischer (Aug 8), and Seth Meyers (Aug 9), with additional acts

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9:26

Pete Holmes’ Perfect Sunday PLUS Jerry Seinfeld & Nae...

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2026/04/05

Johnny Mac delivers daily comedy news, highlighting Pete Holmes’ LA Times “perfect Sunday” itinerary centered on family, local shops, vegan eats and nonstop stops from coffee and children’s books to Donut Friend, the Huntington, Crossroads Kitchen, Largo, and late-night Norms. He recaps a Forbes conversation where Jerry Seinfeld and Nate Bargatze discuss breaking past a 60-minute barrier, corporate shows, love of performing, and analogies to surfing and golf, plus a golf/mini-golf bit premise. Jo

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9:39

Facebook Comments continue to slay Bill Burr

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2026/04/04

Johnny Mac delivers a comedy news roundup, saying he quit watching “Rooster” despite liking Steve Carell, and sharing Robbie Hoffman’s comments about being starstruck and awkward around Carell. Nate Bargatze discusses coming up around dirtier comics, a past joke about murdered prostitutes that upset a sex worker after it surfaced on YouTube, and his decision to drop it. Jim Gaffigan is set as keynote speaker for the NACDS Foundation’s annual dinner in Boston on Aug. 15. Kevin Nealon says he never

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13:56

Louis CK officially NOT CANCELLED - will headline...

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2026/04/03

Johnny Mac delivers daily comedy news, leading with Netflix bringing Louis C.K. back to headline the Hollywood Bowl on May 5 at the Netflix Is A Joke festival and releasing his upcoming special “Ridiculous” this summer, revisiting his 2017 cancellation and admission of misconduct allegations. He reports Eugene Merman was hospitalized with serious injuries after crashing into a toll plaza in New Hampshire and being pulled from a burning car by a state trooper. Mac covers Reggie Watts mourning

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11:03

Kid Rock’s Comedy Jam Lineup with Shane Gillis

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2026/04/02

Johnny Mac delivers Daily Comedy News and apologizes for audio peak distortion before covering Kid Rock’s Comedy Jam returning for its fifth year at the 2026 Nashville Comedy Festival on April 13 at the Ryman, benefiting the Kid Rock Foundation, with a lineup including Kevin James, Kathy Griffin, Shane Gillis, Joey Diaz, Heather McMahon, Morgan Jay, and Nate Jackson. He notes Matt Rife threw the first pitch at a Reds–Red Sox game and wants a Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers game remake, and shares

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11:51

Rob Schneider Clarifies Draft Comments; Jon Stewart...

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2026/04/01

Johnny Mac covers comedy news including Rob Schneider clarifying his social media comments supporting a mandatory draft with no exemptions to deter wars and stop “other people’s kids” from dying. Jon Stewart critiques the White House Ballroom Project after a New York Times report describing odd design elements, and contrasts Trump’s detailed ballroom defense with his war answers; the press secretary says it will cost taxpayers nothing. Whitney Cummings jokes about leaked FBI Director Kash Patel

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