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Daily Comedy News with Johnny Mac
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Comedy is a business, and Johnny Mac covers it like a beat reporter. Daily Comedy News is a daily briefing on comedians, stand-up, late night, and the comedy industry, who's selling out arenas, who's in trouble, who said what, and what it means for the business of being funny. If you follow Kevin Hart, Dave Chappelle, Nikki Glaser, Shane Gillis, John Mulaney, Bert Kreischer, or any working comedian, and the rest is comedy. The only daily podcast dedicated entirely to the comedy industry. New episode every morning. Follow wherever you listen to podcasts.
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Colin Jost Says the Pete Davidson Ferry Isn’t a Money Pit, Kimmel says Trump should be fired over joke
May 100:14:20Tap to summarizeJohnny Mac delivers a daily comedy news briefing, led by Colin Jost on the SmartLess podcast saying reports about the Pete Davidson ferry being a money pit are wrong, claiming events have already recouped their investment; he describes potential uses as an event/entertainment venue, docking challenges, and ideas like a middle-class swim-club concept and a seasonal Miami move. Tim Heidecker tells The Hollywood Reporter about getting involved with the Infowars situation and wanting it to become a home for curated, funded comedy creativity. Robbie Hoffman discusses relationship dynamics and splurging when traveling with her wife Gabby. The episode recaps jokes about King Charles’s U.S. visit (Kimmel, plus Charles’s own line), notes Adam Carolla and Ted Cruz defending Kimmel, and shares a New York Times detail on Colbert leaning back into politics. Johnny’s “comedy stock market” issues festival buys (Atsuko Okatsuka, Dave Chappelle, Flight of the Conchords, King Charles), plus items on Jenny Zigrino’s History Tonight, Caleb Hearon, and New Zealand Comedy Festival picks. 00:26 Jost Davidson Ferry Update01:54 Tim Heidecker Takes Infowars02:45 Robbie Hoffman Relationship Bits03:17 King Charles Visit Kimmel Jokes06:02 Kimmel Backlash Defenders06:38 Colbert Politics Pivot07:31 Josh Johnson Ballroom Jokes08:00 Comedy Stock Market Picks09:42 King Charles Funny Clip10:39 History Tonight Drag King George11:59 Cultured 100 Caleb Hearon12:37 New Zealand Comedy Fest Recs 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 group.Contact John at John@thesharkdeck dot com For Uninterrupted Listening, use the Apple Podcast App and click the banner that says Uninterrupted Listening. $4.99/month John's Substack about media is free.This is the animal sanctuary mentioned in the February 10 episode.
Transcribe →David Cross Clashes with Bill Maher, Chappelle Joins Netflix Fest, and Comedy Industry Updates
Apr 3000:12:13Tap to summarizeJohnny Mac recaps comedy news, highlighting a feisty Bill Maher podcast conversation with David Cross that clashes over transgender politics, “the loony left,” and electability, plus a separate dispute about NYC mayor Zohran Mamdani and tenant official CEA Weaver, whose past quotes Maher cites. Cross laughs at Maher’s claim of being “soft-canceled,” including not receiving Emmys. Dave Chappelle is added to Netflix Is a Joke with three Hollywood Palladium shows May 7–9. Craig Ferguson announces CNN’s American on Purpose for the U.S. 250 anniversary. Kevin Hart’s Netflix film 72 Hours premieres July 24 with Ben Marshall, Cam Patterson, and Marcelo Hernandez. Ted Lasso season 4 debuts Aug. 5. Jermaine Clement’s Hulu series Alice and Steve premieres June 8. Pete Davidson cuts his Westchester home price as the Staten Island Ferry may become an artificial reef. NYC’s Paragon Comedy Festival runs through May 2. Ben Gleib launches YouTube late-night show Goodnight May 28, and Mack suggests John Mulaney isn’t taping during Netflix fest, implying his show is dead.00:21 Cross vs Maher Clash02:20 NYC Mayor Communist Talk03:06 Soft Canceling 03:58 Chappelle Joins Netflix Fest04:11 Craig Ferguson CNN Series04:44 Kevin Hart 72 Hours06:07 Ted Lasso Season Four07:01 Jemaine Clement New Hulu07:42 Pete Davidson Money Moves09:02 Paragon Comedy Festival09:47 YouTube Late Night Launch11:42 Mulaney Show Speculation 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 group.Contact John at John@thesharkdeck dot com For Uninterrupted Listening, use the Apple Podcast App and click the banner that says Uninterrupted Listening. $4.99/month John's Substack about media is free.This is the animal sanctuary mentioned in the February 10 episode.
Transcribe →Melania Trump Calls for Jimmy Kimmel Firing
Apr 2900:13:34Tap to summarizeJohnny Mac covers backlash to Jimmy Kimmel after a resurfaced joke about Melania Trump was recontextualized following an incident at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, prompting statements from Melania’s account and the President demanding ABC/Disney fire Kimmel; Mac explains he tried to remove the clip from his show but it accidentally remained. Kimmel responds on-air, and other comics (including Jimmy Fallon, Greg Gutfeld, and Triumph the Insult Comic Dog) add jokes; George Clooney comments on dangerous rhetoric, and reports mention the FCC may launch an early review of ABC’s broadcast licenses. Other news: King Charles reacts to Matt Friend’s impression; Stavros Halkias breaks his arm and postpones his Baltimore special taping; Tom Segura nearly booked Garth Brooks amid the “where are the bodies” meme; Fox’s Red Seat Ventures partners with Kill Tony; Laugh Factory launches comedian trading cards; Trevor Noah captains a South African comedy team for a September festival; Seth Meyers and John Oliver extend Beacon Theater dates; and Anjelah Johnson’s “Ugly Baby” special hits YouTube May 10.00:00 Kimmel Controversy Begins03:29 Kimmel Responds On Air04:15 Other Comics Weigh In06:05 FCC Review Rumblings06:24 King Charles Roasts Matt Friend07:16 Stavros Halkias Injury Update08:15 Segura And Garth Brooks09:25 Kill Tony Goes Corporate10:39 Laugh Factory Trading Cards11:46 Trevor Noah Comedy Festival12:36 Jon Oliver Seth Meyers Beacon Theater Residency12:56 Angela Johnson New Special 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 group.Contact John at John@thesharkdeck dot com For Uninterrupted Listening, use the Apple Podcast App and click the banner that says Uninterrupted Listening. $4.99/month John's Substack about media is free.This is the animal sanctuary mentioned in the February 10 episode.
Transcribe →Conan Daytime Talk Idea, Matt Friend's BOMB and Rob Schneider gets destroyed
Apr 2800:16:34Tap to summarizeNikki Glaser joked about Leonardo DiCaprio’s girlfriends at the 2026 Golden Globes, told Jimmy Fallon she sends flowers to joke targets, and said DiCaprio replied with three baskets of pasta. Conan O’Brien riffed about buying late-night NBC airtime, then joked about launching a syndicated daytime talk show; Jeff Ross confirmed a past, previously unreported meeting for a 30-minute daytime pitch. Mac plays a CNN “America Laughs” clip of Matt Friend that he says bombs, then contrasts it with a Mateo Lane clip trashing a 2019 Springfield, Massachusetts club; MGM Springfield and the mayor declined comment. He discusses Netflix Is a Joke Festival emails promoting free popup tickets amid reports of slow sales and checks ticket availability/prices for several shows. Other items: a Defector review of a boring, politically tinged Rob Schneider set; David Cross says he won’t do more Alvin and the Chipmunks films; Lisa Lau’s debut special; Emil Joaquin’s upcoming Netflix special; a Portland dog-based dating show; and WABE’s interview with Funny AF contestant Daniel Llano. 00:28 Nikki Glaser and DiCaprio01:32 Conan Daytime Talk Idea03:04 Matt Friend Bombing Clip05:18 Mateo Lane Springfield Rant07:40 Netflix Is a Joke Tickets10:03 Rob Schneider Show Review13:14 David Cross Chipmunks Drama14:21 Comedy Specials and Updates15:01 Portland Dog Dating Show15:54 Kevin Hart Competition WrapBecome 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 group.Contact John at John@thesharkdeck dot com For Uninterrupted Listening, use the Apple Podcast App and click the banner that says Uninterrupted Listening. $4.99/month John's Substack about media is free.This is the animal sanctuary mentioned in the February 10 episode.
Transcribe →Nikki Glaser Soft Campaigning to Host Oscars?, Bad Friends’ Andrew Santino Bobby Lee New Game Show, and Jimmy Fallon’s Survivor Apology
Apr 2700:13:03Tap to summarizeJohnny Mac covers comedy news including Nikki Glaser hosting American Idol’s “Taylor Swift Night” and discussing, on Good Morning America, how she’d have to adapt to host the Oscars compared with the Golden Globes. Bobby Lee and Andrew Santino wrapped a 10-episode unscripted series, The Bad Game Show, inspired by Bad Friends and produced for digital distribution with brand-partnership revenue. Jimmy Fallon faced backlash for designing a Survivor 50 challenge that led to contestant Christian voting himself off; Fallon apologized on The Tonight Show and had Christian on as a guest. Other items: Shane Gillis appeared with Flyers mascot Gritty before an NHL playoff game; Patton Oswalt and current wife Meredith Salinger responded to criticism over his post honoring his late wife; Tim Ecker becomes the new on-camera face of the Onion-run Infowars; a report on Josh Johnson’s college set; TMZ notes accusations involving Jelly Roll and Nicole Arbor; the Guardian reports Russell Brand’s comments and allegations; Ben Affleck and Matt Damon receive a Robin Williams legacy award; New Zealand Spy premieres with Bret McKenzie; Chris O’Dowd joins Bill Burr in Bender. 00:17 Nikki Glaser Oscars?01:45 Bad Friends Game Show02:23 Fallon Survivor Backlash03:47 Shane Gillis NHL Hype04:03 Patton Oswalt Tribute Debate04:39 Onion Takes Infowars06:50 Josh Johnson Campus Set08:06 Jelly Roll Nicole Arbor Feud09:31 Russell Brand Allegations11:22 Robin Williams Legacy Award11:44 New Zealand Spy Preview12:28 Burr O'Dowd Film Bender1 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 group.Contact John at John@thesharkdeck dot com For Uninterrupted Listening, use the Apple Podcast App and click the banner that says Uninterrupted Listening. $4.99/month John's Substack about media is free.This is the animal sanctuary mentioned in the February 10 episode.
Transcribe →Netflix is a Joke Comedy Festival Ticket Struggles for Shane Gillis, Louis CK and others?
Apr 2600:15:23Tap to summarizeJohnny Mac covers comedy industry news, focusing first on Nikki Glaser hosting the Time 100 event and questioning whether she bombed, noting the crowd wasn’t mic’d well and suggesting a “cool Hollywood” room may have been reluctant to laugh; he plays a trimmed clip of her monologue, including jokes about publicists, the list, Victoria Beckham, and Gayle King/Katy Perry. He also shares awkward clips from Glaser on Kelly Ripa where her short skirt is mentioned and they discuss her Time cover. Deadline’s ongoing reporting on Netflix Is a Joke frames the festival as “haves and have-nots,” citing many big names (Shane Gillis, Louis C.K., John Mulaney, Katt Williams, Nate Bargatze, Seinfeld/Leanne Morgan, Jim Gaffigan) with unsold tickets while smaller buzzy comics sell out smaller venues. Mac reviews Kevin Hart’s “Funny AF” competition format and discusses “Emperor of Rome syndrome,” then briefly praises Ramy Youssef’s special and quotes Ramy and David Cross on crafting sets and not catering to algorithms. Gossip items include a Giants manager attending Dave Chappelle at The Punchline and Chappelle commissioning a beeswax sculpture, plus Patton Oswalt voicing Stephen King’s upcoming Talisman-trilogy audiobook.00:23 Nikki Glaser Bombing01:05 Time 100 Monologue03:40 Kelly Ripa Awkwardness05:25 Netflix Is a Joke Sales06:56 Kevin Hart Competition08:47 Ramy Youssef Special10:00 David Cross Approach10:54 Gossip Corner Chappelle12:16 Chappelle Art Find12:40 Patton Oswalt Audiobook13:08 Wrap Up TomorrowBecome 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 group.Contact John at John@thesharkdeck dot com For Uninterrupted Listening, use the Apple Podcast App and click the banner that says Uninterrupted Listening. $4.99/month John's Substack about media is free.This is the animal sanctuary mentioned in the February 10 episode.
Transcribe →Dave Chappelle, Theo Von, and George Lopez on President Trump; Gutfeld vs. Kimmel; plus Infowars Shakeup
Apr 2500:12:11Tap to summarizeJohnny Mac delivers a politically focused comedy news briefing, highlighting clips of Dave Chappelle criticizing the president as divisive and petty, Theo Von questioning what U.S. actions help ordinary Americans, and George Lopez discussing cognitive decline and leadership. Greg Gutfeld responds to Jimmy Kimmel’s comments on Michelle Obama’s podcast by saying Kimmel should accept criticism and has lost self-deprecation. The episode covers backlash to Ramy Youssef saying “salam alaikum” with Elmo and Youssef’s response on The View, plus John Oliver’s harsh comments about Prince Andrew and indifference to Sarah Ferguson. It reports Alex Jones no longer running Infowars as The Onion takes over with Tim Heidecker as a new face, Hulu adding the Handsome podcast, Ari Shaffir promoting The End storytelling show and its featured comics, Ali Siddiq and his daughter buying into Rado Market, and a one-night Brainwash recreation in San Francisco called The Wash.00:39 Chappelle on the President02:29 Theo Von and George Lopez 04:22 Gutfeld vs Kimmel Debate05:23 Ramy Youssef Sesame Street Backlash Reaction06:12 John Oliver Slams Royals06:52 Onion Takes Over Infowars08:54 Ari Shaffir 10:43 Ali Siddiq Restaurant Ownership11:08 SF Open Mic Nostalgia Wrap 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 group.Contact John at John@thesharkdeck dot com For Uninterrupted Listening, use the Apple Podcast App and click the banner that says Uninterrupted Listening. $4.99/month John's Substack about media is free.This is the animal sanctuary mentioned in the February 10 episode.
Transcribe →Nikki Glaser’s ‘Good Girl’ Drops, Eddie Murphy Honored, and Comedy Stock Market Sells Rogan, Theo Von and Nikki
Apr 2400:19:00Tap to summarizeJohnny Mac covers Nikki Glaser’s Hulu special “Good Girl,” reacting to her PG Good Morning America appearance and noting she hosted the TIME 100 event; he reiterates his skepticism about Hulu specials and quotes Glaser on developing the hour over two years and 250+ shows, taped in St. Louis. He recaps Eddie Murphy’s AFI Life Achievement Award night with tributes from Kevin Hart, Stevie Wonder, Chris Rock, Mike Myers, Kenan Thompson, Tracy Morgan, Dave Chappelle, and Bill Burr, including Chappelle saying Eddie suggested a possible “Chappelle’s Show” movie with Eddie doing Charlie Murphy parts. Other items: Netflix announces Stavros Halkias’ “Uncle Stav” special taped in Baltimore; The Times reviews John Mulaney’s “Mr. Whatever” (3/5); Johnny’s “Comedy Stock Market” sells Joe Rogan, Theo Von, and Glaser; Rogan appears with President Trump on an order easing psychedelic research; CNN airs “America Laughs” with Matt Friend; Undertaker chokeslams Tony Hinchcliffe at Kill Tony WrestleMania; and Zach Noe Towers releases “Twink Death” on YouTube. 00:22 Nikki Glaser on GMA03:04 Eddie Murphy AFI Tribute04:21 Chappelle and Burr Speeches09:14 Chappelles Show Talk11:04 Quick Comedy Headlines12:40 Comedy Stock Market Sells14:03 Colonoscopy Update14:27 Rogan Oval Office Psychedelics15:56 Theo Von Clip16:47 Matt Friend and Kill Tony 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 group.Contact John at John@thesharkdeck dot com For Uninterrupted Listening, use the Apple Podcast App and click the banner that says Uninterrupted Listening. $4.99/month John's Substack about media is free.This is the animal sanctuary mentioned in the February 10 episode.
Transcribe →The 2026 Comedy Draft
Apr 2300:16:33Tap to summarizeJohnny Mac hosts the first-ever 2026 Daily Comedy News Comedy Draft, a sports-style draft where five teams build the ultimate comedy roster. Team Analytics, Team Purist, Team Chaos, Team Industry, and Team Alt each select five comedians, filling out a lineup with a headliner, feature acts, a wildcard, and a legacy pick.Strategies clash as some teams draft for ticket sales, others for stand-up credibility, and one team just tries to break the internet.Who built the best roster? Who reached? Who got the steal of the draft? 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 group.Contact John at John@thesharkdeck dot com For Uninterrupted Listening, use the Apple Podcast App and click the banner that says Uninterrupted Listening. $4.99/month John's Substack about media is free.This is the animal sanctuary mentioned in the February 10 episode.
Transcribe →Dave Chappelle on Saudi Comedy Money, Kimmel on Pro-Trump Comics, and Late-Night Uncertainty
Apr 2200:10:35Tap to summarizeJohnny Macc delivers a daily comedy news briefing with political and industry updates. Dave Chappelle tells NPR his concerns about performing at the Riyadh Comedy Festival faded given U.S., Netflix, and film industry business ties with Saudi Arabia, arguing all money is connected to something “terrible.” Jimmy Kimmel, on Michelle Obama’s podcast, criticizes comedians who support Donald Trump as opportunistic and says people often compromise for money; he also discusses backlash to his politics and welcoming public admissions of being wrong. Radar Online reports a dark, toxic vibe as Stephen Colbert’s Late Show winds down and dismisses a rumored Netflix deal, while John Oliver jokes about constant anxiety over his show amid mergers. W. Kamau Bell discusses being “terminally online” and performing after Trump’s Kennedy Center takeover news; James Austin Johnson riffs at Notre Dame. Other items: Paul Ilia’s special “Good Son” also releases on Watermelon Plus after Google promotion limits; Zach Galifianakis debuts Netflix’s “This Is a Gardening Show”; Comedy Gives Back hosts a Los Angeles benefit; Jeff Ross says he’s fully recovered from colon cancer; a 2026 comedian draft is teased. 00:15 Chappelle and the Saudi Festival00:55 Kimmel Calls Out Comics03:06 Colbert Show Ending Rumors04:50 John Oliver Merger Anxiety05:14 W Kamau Bell On News06:07 James Austin Johnson Bits08:37 Zach Gardening Series09:08 Comedy Gives Back Event10:05 Jeff Ross Health Update10:25 Draft TeaseBecome 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 group.Contact John at John@thesharkdeck dot com For Uninterrupted Listening, use the Apple Podcast App and click the banner that says Uninterrupted Listening. $4.99/month John's Substack about media is free.This is the animal sanctuary mentioned in the February 10 episode.
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