Daily Comedy News with Johnny Mac
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Daily Comedy News with Johnny Mac
A daily comedy podcast breaking news about stand-ups, late-night hosts, Netflix specials, and the world of comedians.The Comedy Industry’s Daily Pulse — in 10 Minutes or Less featurung commentary on the news by Johnny Mac.Daily Comedy News delivers smart, fast, and fun updates on everything happenin...
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Could Eddie Murphy's return to stand-up possibly live up expectations? The case for NO.
Jim Gaffigan's viral bourbon set is getting huge views, Kevin Hart's Netflix special is the year's second best.,
Amid the speculation aro...
Why won't President Trump stop Patton Oswalt from ruining Star Trek?
A look at recaps John Mulaney's comedic performance in San Francisco, highlighting his humorous takes on tech bros, Jeff Bezos, artificial intelligenc...
Is Sebastian Maniscalco just doing "Old Man Dice Clay?" PLUS Mulaney sells out for Mac and Cheese
Johnny Mac highlights John Mulaney voicing a new Kraft Mac and Cheese campaign and critiques Jim Gaffigan's latest bourbon-themed comedy set. Mac revi...
Jonathan Kite's Anthony Bourdain impression is one of 2025's Best Things
Johnny Mac delivers the Thanksgiving edition highlighting comedian Jonathan Kite's spot-on Anthony Bourdain impressions on social media. Sebastian Man...
MAGA Comedian Shane Gillis (!) wonders about Trump's brain
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 Zi...
Adam Sandler, Drew Barrymore and Jennifer Aniston in a Three's Company Remake? God no.
Comedy news highlights including Sarah Sherman's upcoming HBO special 'Sarah Squirm Live Plus In The Flesh' airing on December 12th. Darrell Hammond s...
Ricky Gervais and Tom Segura announce late December Netflix specials
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 Segu...
Seth Meyers responds to the M1230GA movement.
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 du...
Jim Gaffigan prefers reach over money. Sure Jan.
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...
Sebastian Maniscalco and the art of mugging for the camera
Johnny Mac critiques Sebastian Maniscalco's reliance on exaggerated facial expressions and discusses Maniscalco's fear of failure despite his success....
If David Letterman interviews Adam Sandler, what do I root for?
Johnny Mac stars with Marcello Hernandez's impressive Saturday Night Live impression of Sebastian Maniscalco, which received praise from Sebastian him...
Amy Schumer marital problems? Trevor Noah special, Mualney beer, Gaffigan can't stop hawking
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...
Michael Che slays former SNL intern on Instagram
Johnny Mac dives into a caper involving a former Saturday Night Live intern who accused showrunner Lorne Michaels of causing high turnover and creatin...
WHY did Amy Schumer delete her Instagram posts? The word Joe Rogan can't say! AND Kill Tony Comic BOMBS
Johnny Mac tackles recent events including Joe Rogan's widely discussed mispronunciation of 'ethanol' as 'ethanol' on his podcast, which drew a wave o...
Louis CK quit standup...but he's back with a new style
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 anecdot...
Jay Leno - the worst guy who ever lived - takes care of his wife and does charity events
Johnny Mac discusses Jay Leno's extensive experience in late-night comedy and his personal life, including caring for his wife with dementia. Jimmy Ki...
Skankfest has the strongest comedy festival lineup of the year
Johnny Mac highlights Skankfest's move from Las Vegas to New Orleans, featuring over 150 comedians on four stages. The festival includes tattoo studio...
A Mike Tyson Comedy Special? Why?
Topics include Jon Stewart at the New York Comedy Festival discussing Mayor Elect Zoran Momdani, Taylor Tomlinson's upcoming special at Fountain Stree...
Did SNL Cast ice Nikki Glaser? Did Sebastian Maniscalco release the worst comedy trailer of all time?
Johnny Mac discusses Eddie Murphy's aversion to funerals despite paying for several, including for Buckwheat, Redd Foxx and Rick James. The host also...
Nikki Glaser was great at SNL sketches...but oh that monologue...
Johnny Mac returns from a weekend in LA with updates on major comedy events. He discusses Nikki Glaser's polarizing Saturday Night Live monologue and...
Big Tips! Nikki Glaser's SNL Hosting Tips and John Mulaney's guides to LA and NYC
Johnny Mac recaps Nikki Glaser's recent appearance on Seth Meyers and her upcoming SNL monologue. John Mulaney offers tips for first-time LA visitors...
John Mulaney checks out.... Trump's Supreme Court Tariff Hearing?
Johnny Mac's daily comedy news covers John Mulaney's surprising appearance at Donald Trump's Supreme Court tariff war hearing.
Nikki Gl...
Why Kenan Thompson's Travel Tips are ON POINT
The impact of performing at the Riyadh Comedy Festival on careers is humorously discussed with reference to Sebastian Maniscalco. Maniscalco's intervi...
John Mulaney's travel hacks, Jim Gaffigan's new tour, and Leslie Jones' thoughts on Tony Hinchcliffe
Johnny Mac Nikki Glaser's appearance on Seth Meyers' show and upcoming SNL hosting gig. He shares John Malaney's travel hacks and impressions, Jim Gaf...
The World vs. Jimmy Kimmel - Charlie Kirk's widow's new comments
The focus is on the back-and-forth between Jimmy Kimmel and various critics including Erica Kirk, widow of Charlie Kirk, and media personalities like...
Stephen Colbert's long awkward interview
GQ talked with Stephen Colbert about his surprise at the cancellation of his show by CBS, despite its success. Colbert discusses the situation's fina...
Election Day Comedy News: Shane Gillis on SNL!!! JimmY Kimmel's Presidential Run?
Johnny Mac urges listeners to vote on Election Day while covering various topics in the comedy world. He discusses Hari Kondabolu's endorsement in the...
Matt Rife Gets Big Audience Boost, Thanks to Sydney Sweeney’s… Star Power
A sighting of Sydney Sweeney and Scooter Braun at The Laugh Factory where they attended Matt Rife's show. The performances included jokes about variou...
Bill Burr is mad you're mad about Bill Burr at the Riyadh Comedy Festival
Despite many of his fans and peers making Marge Simpson Face at him, Bill Burr's reflects on his experience at the Riyad Comedy Festival and his crit...
Is Ray Ramano slumming on Netflix? Why? PLUS AA-Ron wins Jeopardy!
Ray Romano's new role in Netflix's 'Running Point' replacing Robert Townsend. Johnny shares skepticism about Romano's need for the gig given his 'Ever...
Is that Nikki Glazer in the Call of Duty commercial?
00:32 Wanda Sykes worked for the NSA?
02:36 Nikki Glaser in Call of Duty Commercial
03:09 Iliza Schlesinger on Comedy and Career
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Andrew Schulz says Anthony Jeselnik " used to be a big comic. "
Andrew Schulz criticizing Anthony Jeselnik for his focus on comedic commentary over actual jokes. Apparently it is lame to criticize other comedians,...
Is Shane Gillis quitting comedy in two years??? PLUS David Cross on Riyadh Comedy Festival
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 com...
Jon Stewart on Riyadh Comedy Festival, Kimmel-gate and if he will keep hosting The Daily Show
Johnny Mac highlights Jon Stewart's appearance at the New Yorker Festival where he discusses comics at the Riyadh Comedy Festival, his views on integr...
Jim Gaffigan's bourbon HOT TAKES
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...
Jim Gaffigan doesn't want to offend ANYONE
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 inv...
Is Jim Gaffigan CRAZY (about bourbon)???? Plus Theo Von and Nate Bargatze college football news
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 du...
It's Stavvy's World and you're just living in it
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...
The Michelle Wolf Jokes Too Hot for the Riyadh Comedy Festival
Johnny Mac discusses the challenges comedians face in today's political climate. Ben Stiller emphasizes the importance of comedians speaking truth to...
Colin Jost and Pete Davidson’s Staten Island Ferry Deal Sinks Fast
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 o...