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Daily Comedy News with Johnny Mac

Daily Comedy News with Johnny Mac

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 format.If you want to know what comedians are talking

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13:56

Bert Kreischer's wonderful New Year's Eve Technical...

Daily Comedy News with Johnny Mac ·

2026/01/05

Johnny Mac ighlights the technical debacles at various New Year's Eve shows, including Bert Reiser’s special and CBS's 12-minute broadcast outage during 'Nashville's Big Bash,' which hilariously defaulted to 'Matlock.'Gianmarco Soresi has a new crowdwork special.Amy Schumer wants us to talk about her, so we shall.Johnny also recounts personal anecdotes, touches on comedian Jim Breuer's advice to aspiring entertainers, and introduces a new segment called 'Comedy Survivor.' He concludes with upcoming

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12:16

Who Won (and Lost) Comedy in 2025?

Daily Comedy News with Johnny Mac ·

2026/01/04

Daily Comedy News: Winners and Losers of 2025The biggest winners and losers in the world of comedy for the year 2025. Johnny Mac highlights the success stories of Conan O'Brien, Nikki Glaser, Marc Maron, Jimmy Kimmel, Adam Sandler, Robbie Hoffman, Roy Wood Jr., and Gianmarco Soresi.Conversely, he points out the setbacks faced by Bill Burr, Pete Davidson, and Stephen Colbert. Johnny also discusses the impact of a tragic event involving Conan O'Brien, announces upcoming podcast content with Mike from

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12:18

Best Standup Comedy Specials of 2025: Final Rankings...

Daily Comedy News with Johnny Mac ·

2026/01/03

Johnny Mac provides a definitive ranking of the top standup comedy specials of 2025. Notable mentions include Marc Maron's 'Panicked' as the best special, followed by Kevin Hart's 'Acting My Age' and Robbie Hoffman's Netflix special. Mac also discusses standout moments in comedy, such as the Mark Twain Prize awarded to Conan O'Brien and Shane Gillis's ESPYs monologue. Additional special mentions include works from Dave Chappelle, Jim Jefferies, Justin Willman, Gianmarco Soresi, Mo Amer, Dusty Slay,

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19:35

Controversies in Comedy: Chevy Chase, Jon Stewart,...

Daily Comedy News with Johnny Mac ·

2026/01/02

Johnny Mac delves into several controversies surrounding high-profile comedians. He discusses the Chevy Chase documentary and the lack of participation from the 'Community' cast, with comments from Yvette Nicole Brown. Jon Stewart faces backlash over mask jokes on his show. The episode also covers serious accusations against Russell Brand and Katherine Ryan's experiences working with him. Furthermore, the show analyzes Dave Chappelle's latest special and the public's reactions to Ricky Gervais' new

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12:12

A look at Deadline's Comics To Watch in 2026

Daily Comedy News with Johnny Mac ·

2026/01/01

Johnny Mac discusses Deadline's list of 20 standup comedians to watch in 2026, sharing insights and opinions on each. The list excludes comics tied to major opportunities like Saturday Night Live and emphasizes strong joke writers with original voices. Notably, it features comedians such as Vittorio Angeloni, Mary Beth Barone, Raffi Bastos, and several others across various backgrounds and affiliations. Mac humorously hints at potential agency influences in the list and provides additional

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10:17

Jimmy Kimmel done in May 2027? Kumail Nanjiani...

Daily Comedy News with Johnny Mac ·

2025/12/31

Johnny Mac delivers the latest in comedy news, highlighting New Year's Eve celebrations with Bert Kreischer hosting on CBS, Other events include Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen on CNN, and Jim Gaffigan and Wanda Sykes on NBC. Los Angeles sees performances by Nikki Glaser, Patton Oswalt, "Iliza" and more. Ricky Gervais releases a new Netflix special and comments on evolving his humor.Rumors swirl about Jimmy Kimmel's late night exit after one final year. Sarah Sherman discusses her special, Tiffany

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12:19

Chappelle gets Criticized, Segura and Kresicher look...

Daily Comedy News with Johnny Mac ·

2025/12/30

00:26 David Draiman's Open Letter to Dave Chappelle01:10 Chappelle's Controversial Joke and Public Reaction02:38 Jimmy Kimmel's Alternative Christmas Message04:31 President's Critique of Stephen Colbert05:10 Joe Rogan's Podcast Highlights06:03 Tom Segura's New Special: Teacher07:29 Bert Kreischer's NFL Tailgate Adventure09:57 Ricky Gervais' Tribute to Afterlife's Dog10:50 Bill Maher and Larry David's Fallout11:13 Adam Sandler's Impact on Golf Ratings11:39 Alonzo Bodden on Las Vegas Drivers and

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10:47

Reaction to Billboard's Top 25 Stand-Up Comedians -...

Daily Comedy News with Johnny Mac ·

2025/12/29

Johnny Mac comments on Billboard's list of the Top 25 Comedians of the 21st Century....there are three names that should NOT be on here. How did they do for teh Top 5? Let's look and listen...Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac--4522158/support.COMEDY SURVIVOR in the facebook group.Contact John at John@thesharkdeck dot com Thanks to our sponsors!Underdog Fantasy Promo Code DCNFor Uninterrupted Listening, use the Apple Podcast App

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9:59

Reaction to Billboard's Top 25 Stand-Up Comedians Of...

Daily Comedy News with Johnny Mac ·

2025/12/28

Johnny Mac dives into Billboard.com's list of the 25 best stand-up comedians of the 21st century. Reacting to the list for the first time, Mack discusses the rankings and shares his candid thoughts on each comedian featured from positions 25 to 16. 00:51 Meet the Expert Panel02:27 Billboard's Ranking Process03:01 Reacting to the List: 25 to 1608:40 Final Thoughts and Speculations Become a supporter of this podcast:

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12:29

Max Amini - The Unseen Comedy Star

Daily Comedy News with Johnny Mac ·

2025/12/27

John provides a humorous review of Deadline's list of the top 14 comedic performers who achieved significant professional growth in 2025. Highlighting names such as Max Amini, Leanne Morgan, and Josh Johnson, Johnny offers his candid commentary and surprise at the list, especially for lesser-known performers like Amini. Additionally, he discusses the Boston Globe's ranking of the top 10 network sitcoms of all time. Become a supporter of this podcast:

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10:49

Comedy Stock Market - Sell Bowen Yang, Dave...

Daily Comedy News with Johnny Mac ·

2025/12/26

Johnny Mac presents the latest updates in the comedy world. Stephen Colbert denied any plans to run for president in 2028, stressing he should not run but leaving a slight opening for public service post his late-night show. Dave Chappelle faced backlash over his participation in the Riyadh Comedy Festival due to censorship agreements and the Saudi regime's treatment of LGBTQ+ individuals. Shane Gillis is set to debut in Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship, and Amy Schumer has been reported to focus

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13:30

Exploring Variety’s Top 100 Comedy Movies of All Time...

Daily Comedy News with Johnny Mac ·

2025/12/25

Johnny Mac eviews the second part of Variety's list of the 100 best comedy movies of all time, covering titles ranked from 49 to 1. Johnny presents his thoughts on each film, providing humorous and critical insights while questioning some rankings, such as 'Airplane!' being placed lower than expected. Highlights include classic films like 'Mrs. Doubtfire,' 'Monty Python and the Holy Grail,' 'Bridesmaids,' and the top-ranked 'The Naked Gun.' Johnny also debates the prominence of Woody Allen and OJ

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13:05

Exploring Variety’s Top 100 Comedy Movies of All Time...

Daily Comedy News with Johnny Mac ·

2025/12/24

Johnny Mac delves into Variety's list of the 100 greatest comedy movies ever made. Without prior judgment, Johnny provides his reactions to the first half of the list, starting from number 100 through number 50. Some highlights and notable entries include 'Wayne's World' at 99, 'Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy' at 88, 'Airplane!' at 62, and 'The Waterboy' at 50. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac--4522158/support.Contact John

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15:34

Jimmy Kimmel's UK Christmas Address PLUS Comedy...

Daily Comedy News with Johnny Mac ·

2025/12/23

Johnny Mac delivers the latest in comedy news, covering Dave Chappelle's fleeting buzz, Jimmy Kimmel's quirky Christmas message, and Bowen Yang's exit from SNL. The script highlights Amy Schumer's reflections on friendship post-October 7th, Gabe Iglesias' benefit show, and a funny campaign where Stavros Halas disdainfully plays a mob Santa for Patreon. Also discussed are rising conservative jokes in late-night, Toby Morton's satirical domain purchases, and grievances against comedians performing at

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12:38

These comedians had the biggest earning tours of 2025

Daily Comedy News with Johnny Mac ·

2025/12/22

Johnny Mac's 'Daily Comedy News' dives into Billboard's top 10 comedy tours of 2025, highlighting the achievements of comedians like Nate Brize, Kevin Hart, Nikki Glaser, and more. Nikki Glaser earns a spot as the only woman in the top 10, while Weird Al Yankovic and Matt Rife also make notable appearances. The episode also includes a playful segment about Bert Kreischer's supposed parking habits, a profile on Marc Maron's reflective thoughts on aging, and mentions of Jimmy Carr's commitment to

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13:00

Dave Chappelle's Surprise Special Reviewed and Bowen...

Daily Comedy News with Johnny Mac ·

2025/12/21

Johnny Mac discusses Dave Chappelle's unexpected Netflix special, giving it a strong review and comparing it to other top comedy specials of the year. He reflects on Chappelle's performance and the unusual release strategy.The episode also covers Bowen Yang's emotional departure from Saturday Night Live and speculates on his future career moves. Additionally, there's a brief mention of a physical altercation at Conan O'Brien's holiday party, and a review of Kumail Nanjiani's special, which Johnny

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7:52

Daily Comedy News 2025 Unwrapped - These comedians...

Daily Comedy News with Johnny Mac ·

2025/12/21

In this episode of 'Daily Comedy News 2025 Unwrapped,' Johnny Mac humorously reviews the most mentioned comedians and comedy trends of the year. The AI-generated data reveals Bill Burr as the most mentioned comedian with 135 mentions, followed by John Mulaney and Shane Gillis. SNL dominated the discussion of shows with 227 mentions. According to the data, podcasts were the most frequently mentioned topic in comedy, highlighting their significance in the industry. The show wraps up with key takeaways

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10:23

Comedy News Today - Bowen Yang Shocker! He's leaving...

Daily Comedy News with Johnny Mac ·

2025/12/20

Johnny Mac delivers the latest in comedy news, covering the tearful revelations at Rob Reiner's memorial, Amy Schumer's looming divorce with Chris Fisher, Bowen Yang's sudden departure from SNL, and Pete Davidson welcoming a baby girl. Also, Tom Cruise teases his upcoming comedy 'Digger,' while Jimmy Kimmel reflects on a challenging year. The episode wraps up discussing the state of HBO's comedy specials and a satirical look at upcoming comedy films.Become a supporter of this podcast:

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14:29

Comedy Stock Market - Sell Amy Schumer, Buy Nikki Glaser

Daily Comedy News with Johnny Mac ·

2025/12/19

Bert Kriesicher's hosting gig on CBS's New Year's Eve Nashville Big Bash alongside Hardy and Halle Bailey. Tom Segura's new Netflix special, 'Teacher,' will be released on Christmas Eve. Additionally, Segura is opening a bakery in Austin. Kumail Nanjiani's comedy special 'Night Thoughts' debuts on Hulu amid confusion over his comedic persona shift. Amy Schumer's Instagram activity fuels more gossip about her divorce, while Robbie Hoffman discusses cancel culture and her new projects. Jimmy Fallon

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10:07

Comedy News Today - Amy Schumer and Nikki Glaser...

Daily Comedy News with Johnny Mac ·

2025/12/18

Johnny Mac delivers daily comedy news, discussing a secret feud between Amy Schumer and Nikki Glaser, and Schumer’s controversial prenup jokes. Anthony Jeselnik talks about his break from podcasting, while Jerry Seinfeld and Sacha Baron Cohen express sorrow over a tragedy in Sydney. The podcast also covers Ralphie May's tribute clips, Diane Morgan's philanthropic efforts, Kumail Nanjiani's new comedy special and his recent pet loss, and Dave Chappelle's thoughts on cancel culture. Become a supporter

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