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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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Scrubs 10x09 My Celebration
Apr 2100:06:02Tap to summarizeJohnny Mac recaps “Scrubs” Season 10, Episode 9 (“My Celebration,” aired April 15, 2026), relieved Dr. Cox isn’t killed off but noting his treatment isn’t working; Cox hides test results from Jordan until she confronts him and urges him to let her be strong, while JD decides to show up for Cox despite a mis-sent “I could really use a friend” text. The episode’s case involves a father who collapses before his daughter’s wedding and needs a pacemaker, prompting Turk to move the wedding to the hospital with Dr. Park officiating. JD meets quirky visitor Charlie, whose grandma is his patient, and they begin connecting. Jordan and the janitor return; the janitor claims to be chief custodian of the Joint Commission, flags hazards, and is revealed to have a son working maintenance. Johnny also mentions Paley Festival anecdotes and renewal uncertainty, citing ratings around 2.94M and talk of planning five more seasons.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 →JFL Montreal 2026 Headliners Seinfeld and Weird Al, Ari Shaffir’s ‘This Is Not Happening’ Return, and Pete Davidson’s Sock Pivot
Apr 2100:11:20Tap to summarizeJohnny Mac previews Just for Laughs Montreal 2026, announcing headliners Jerry Seinfeld and Weird Al Yankovic, including a free outdoor Weird Al show, plus first-wave gala hosts and additional acts. He recaps an LA Times interview with Ari Shaffir about the new purchasable season of ‘The End’/‘This Is Not Happening’ produced by YMH Studios, taped at a burlesque nightclub called The Box, and lists many featured comedians. He summarizes a Hollywood Reporter profile of Iranian-American comic Max Amini discussing his background, views on Iran’s regime, and his large online following and MSG sellout. Vanity Fair reports Pete Davidson is disillusioned with fame and has become an equity partner/creative director at sock company Doublesoul. Other items include Sarah Silverman winning “Comedy Survivor,” a forthcoming “2026 comedian draft” episode, a Sesame Street clip with Ramy Youssef for Arab American Heritage Month, Prime Video’s one-episode ‘Last One Laughing’ Halloween special, and StubHub-related ticket issues at a Killers of Kill Tony show in San Antonio.00:00 JFL Montreal 202601:06 Weird Al Free Show01:53 This Is Not Happening02:25 Ari On The Box03:12 YMH Studios Revival03:52 Max Amini Profile06:27 Pete Davidson Socks07:53 Comedy Survivor Winner08:06 Comedian Draft Tease08:50 Ramy On Sesame Street09:42 Last One Laughing UK Halloween10:12 Kill Tony Ticket Mess 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.
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Comedy Survivor Week 16 - The Winner is....
Apr 2000:04:33Tap to summarizeThe winner of Comedy Survivor is revealed...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 Republicans “Weaponizing” Trans Jokes; Nikki Glaser’s Image Shift; Kevin Hart's new Netflix show
Apr 2000:14:59Tap to summarizeJohnny Mac delivers Daily Briefing comedy news on 4/20, highlighting Dave Chappelle’s NPR interview where he says Republicans weaponized transgender jokes, recounts a Lauren Boebert photo incident, and argues art and speech require nuance beyond red/blue absolutes; he also comments on whether the president is funny and notes Chappelle recorded an episode for Michelle Obama’s podcast in Yellow Springs. New releases include Hulu’s “4/20 Quick Hits” executive produced by Jimmy Kimmel and Netflix’s “Funny AF with Kevin Hart,” a global live-voting comedy competition with rotating celebrity judges. The episode focuses heavily on Nikki Glaser’s rising profile (special coming Friday, hosting the 2026 Time 100 Gala) including Chris Rock’s praise, Time’s “saying yes to it all” framing, her comments on fans, roasts, and apologizing for harmful jokes, plus a “Comedy Survivor” finale tease. Other items: Trevor Noah’s special, Joe Rogan’s Time 100 blurb by Mike Rowe, Billy Crystal’s Broadway show “860,” and Richard Gadd canceling a Sydney Comedy Festival appearance. 00:18 Chappelle on Politics01:41 Trump Funny Question02:03 Michelle Obama Podcast02:27 Kimmel Hulu 420 Docs03:03 Kevin Hart Netflix Funny AF Format04:30 Nikki Glaser Image Shift04:57 Time100 Hosting Buzz06:31 Kim K Connection09:08 Glaser on Fans Roasts11:48 Trevor oah Review13:08 Time100 Rogan 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 →Late-Night Talk with Fard Muhammad: Carson Curtains, Streaming, SNL UK, Lorne Michaels, Leno vs. Letterman, and Colbert’s Cancellation
Apr 1901:04:33Tap to summarizeHost Johnny Mac interviews Fard Muhammed about late-night TV, starting with Muhammed’s multicolor “Carson curtains” backdrop made from wedding-curtain pieces for his planned talk-show-history web series.They discuss viewing habits (Kimmel, Fallon, Colbert), the problem of monologues hitting YouTube early, and ideas for simulcasting or streaming late-night sooner, comparing it to SNL’s simultaneous airing. They debate Peacock’s delay for SNL UK, assess SNL UK’s tone, recent experimental U.S. episodes, and intro-sequence choices, and discuss whether Lorne Michaels should stay. They revisit NBC’s 10 p.m. Jay Leno experiment, alternate Conan/Jay scenarios, and defend Fallon’s Tonight Show stewardship. Mohammed offers a nuanced view of Leno, argues Letterman deserved the 1992 Tonight Show, and says Conan needed more time. They end on Colbert’s ending, alleging external pressures, fearing a domino effect toward syndicated replacements, and noting After Midnight and Taylor Tomlinson’s exit as a warning sign. 00:25 Carson Curtain Backdrop04:28 Late Night vs Streaming07:56 SNL UK Release Frustrations10:49 SNL Hosts and Cast Spotlight14:03 Lorne Michaels Succession18:01 Jay Leno 10 PM Experiment21:19 Conan What If Timeline25:22 Fallon Gets Tonight Show28:27 Jay Leno Reputation Debate34:52 Conan Needed Time39:48 Conan Was a Gamble41:32 Colbert Ending Reactions45:25 Future of Late Night48:00 Kimmel is The New King49:15 Gutfeld Ratings Debate51:21 Mulaney Needed a Format53:53 Taylor Tomlinson Butterfly Effect57:41 Colbert Cost Cutting Options60:40 Byron Allen 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 →Kill Tony Heads to WrestleMania Weekend
Apr 1800:10:28Tap to summarizeJohnny Mac’s daily comedy news previews Tony Hinchcliffe bringing Kill Tony to WrestleMania 42 tonight after night one at Dolby Live at Park MGM with WWE stars, legends, comedians, and surprise guests, noting last year’s Roast of WrestleMania felt underwhelming. Bowen Yang reflects on not seeing himself as a star at SNL, Lorne Michaels advising him not to be a “poster child for racial harmony,” and the value of bombing and moving on. The LA Times profiles Sheng Wang’s new special Purple, with Ali Wong praising his craft and process; Wang discusses touring growth, post-special writing fear, and the title’s “purplish” themes. Chelsea Handler shares her views on casual dating and marriage. Ben Carlin discusses how Stephen Colbert might end his late-night run and praises The Colbert Report. The Moon Tower Comedy Festival and Melbourne International Comedy Festival wrap up with show listings and clips, plus Philadelphia’s “Weeding Out The Stoned” live show details. 00:16 Kill Tony WrestleMania01:09 Bowen Yang SNL Reflections01:43 Shang Wang Purple Special03:49 Chelsea Handler On Marriage04:22 Colbert Late Night Future05:42 Moontower Festival Picks06:38 Melbourne Fest Clips09:46 420 Philly Comedy Show 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 Hints at Possible Chappelle’s Show Return
Apr 1700:13:44Tap to summarizeJohnny Mac delivers a daily comedy news briefing led by Dave Chappelle saying he’s recently considering bringing back Chappelle’s Show after walking away from a reported $50M Comedy Central deal in 2005, while also reflecting on success, legacy, and staying true to his work. The episode previews Rami Youssef’s HBO special “Rami Youssef in Love” and recaps Trevor Noah’s new special material about politics and Trump’s reaction to an Epstein/Greenland joke. Ali Siddiq discusses influences and storytelling roots, and Pete Holmes compares managing comedy to “watering a cactus,” noting nostalgia for old gatekeepers. The show covers criticism of Byron Allen’s “Comics Unleashed,” late-night jokes about Trump attacking Pope Leo, promotes upcoming “Comedy Draft” and “Comedy Survivor” (Sarah Silverman vs. Nikki Glaser), issues “comedy stock market” buys (Chappelle, Diane Morgan, Flight of the Conchords) and a sell (Nikki Glaser), and notes items including Sadie Sandler’s Netflix film “Roommates,” “Jumanji Open World,” Moon Tower festival listings, and Kelly McFarland’s album “Hot Gnome.” 00:23 Chappelle Show Revival Talk01:40 Ramy Youssef HBO Special02:03 Trevor Noah Trump Joke Fallout03:41 Ali Siddiq Storytelling Roots04:23 Pete Holmes Comedy Balance05:17 Comics Unleashed Roast06:05 Late Night Pope Jokes07:12 Comedy Draft And Comedy Survivor08:13 Comedy Stock Market Picks10:13 Sandler And Jumanji Updates11:38 Moon Tower Festival Lineup12:56 Kelly McFarland Album Drop1 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 →Is Nikki Glaser roast dodging? Mulaney Tour Review and Jim Gaffigan's favorite sandwich
Apr 1600:14:19Tap to summarizeJohnny 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 Gutfeld’s Fox Nation game show “What Did I Miss?” and notes late-night ratings where Gutfeld leads total viewers. He recounts seeing “Oslo” at Costco and a time-padding Q&A, flags a TMZ-reported Pete Davidson porn joke, covers UK concerns about relocating the Edinburgh TV Festival, highlights Melbourne Comedy Festival acts, and lists Austin’s Moontower Comedy Festival picks. 00:20 Nikki Glaser Oversharing01:32 Roast Career Strategy02:50 John Mulaney Tour Review04:01 Gaffigan Sandwich Talk05:01 Gutfeld Game Show Return06:25 Late Night Ratings Rundown07:15 Show Time Padding08:27 Pete Davidson Weird Bit09:04 UK Comedy Industry News10:12 Melbourne Fest Clips12:35 Brett McKenzie Tour Notes 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 →Ralphie May doc looks good, Cunk Returns, and Letterman weighs in on CBS 11:30
Apr 1500:15:32Tap to summarizeJohnny 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 together, Comedy Survivor finale voting (Nikki Glaser vs. Sarah Silverman), Silverman cast as Rabbi Eden in Netflix’s “Nobody Wants This” season 3, Tim Dillon’s Meghan Markle jokes, Moon Tower schedule highlights, and a positive review plus clip of Lou Wall at the Melbourne Comedy Festival.00:00 Raw Dog Replaced01:23 How Raw Dog Worked02:22 Programming Rotation 10103:11 Raw Dog Farewell03:50 Ralphie May Documentary06:15 Letterman on Byron Allen07:45 Philomena Cunk Returns08:51 Flight of the Conchords Reunion11:04 Comedy Survivor Finale11:29 Sarah Silverman Cast News12:01 Tim Dillon on Markle13:10 Festival Schedules and Lou Wall 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 →Scrubs 10x8 My Odds
Apr 1400:06:48Tap to summarizeJohnny 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. Mac highlights Bill Lawrence’s intent to explore JD becoming caretaker to his former mentor, and notes emotional moments where Cox admits fear and asks JD to keep him alive. He also summarizes a PaleyFest panel with cast and creators, audience emotional reactions to episode 9, discussion of the janitor’s reality, interest in bringing back more original characters including Ken Jenkins, and ABC’s pending renewal decision. 00:47 Cox Returns 01:25 Diagnosis and Stakes02:05 Other Plotlines and HR Rant02:26 Caretaker Role Reversal02:44 Creator Insights and Themes04:16 PaleyFest Panel Setup05:03 Panel Highlights and Light Spoilers06:18 Renewal Talk and Wrap UpBecome 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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