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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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Comedy Survivor Week 14 - The Final Three
Apr 600:03:23Tap to summarizeGo 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 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 Skips Kevin Hart Roast
Apr 600:17:38Tap to summarizeNikki 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 and 50+ events. The script mixes in LA Times quotes from David Cross on crowd work, collaborating with Bob Odenkirk, and the modern comedy-special form. Clips from the Melbourne International Comedy Festival feature Rachel Hornbuckle, Jordan Barr, Abby Howells, and Lloyd Langford. Rami Youssef announces HBO special Rami Youssef in Love (April 17), and the episode teases upcoming Comedy Survivor results. 00:15 Nikki Skips Kevin Roast01:47 Lucille Ball Fest Lineup02:57 Headliner Bios Roast06:10 David Cross Crowd Work07:22 Cross on Specials Today08:17 Melbourne Fest Clip Reel09:08 Rachel Hornbuckle Set10:34 Jordan Barr Clip11:44 Abby Howells 14:01 Lloyd Langford Favorite15:55 Ramy Youssef HBO 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 →Pete Holmes’ Perfect Sunday PLUS Jerry Seinfeld & Nae Bargatze on Standup
Apr 500:09:26Tap to summarizeJohnny 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 Koy and Gabe Iglesias recall Jo turning down a road opportunity and discuss playing Riyadh as comparable to corporate rules. Jim Breuer promotes his YouTube series “Funny How God Works,” says political “noise” is exhausting, and describes the physical toll of his act. Kathleen Madigan tells Psychology Today you can’t really teach funny, humor helps underdogs cope, and industry gatekeeping has shifted from in-person meetings to emails and links. 00:16 Pete Holmes Perfect LA Sunday01:54 Donut Friend And LSD Story02:59 Huntington Largo And Late Night Eats03:56 Seinfeld And Bargatze On Craft05:44 Mini Golf Bit Workshop06:06 Jo Koy And Gabriel Iglesias Rules06:30 Jim Breuer Faith And Noise07:15 Breuer Physical Act And Focus07:52 Kathleen Madigan Can You Teach Funny 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 →Facebook Comments continue to slay Bill Burr
Apr 400:09:39Tap to summarizeJohnny 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 broke character on SNL and notes Lorne Michaels dislikes cast breaks. Cheech & Chong’s final film hits Paramount+ April 20. The Houston Chronicle profiles Ali Siddiq’s ideal day in Houston. Bill Burr posts his SXSW set on YouTube amid mixed comments about Riyadh. Donnell Rawlings reflects emotionally on Charlie Murphy’s death. A Saratoga Springs hat shop clerk became a character in Chris Fleming’s HBO special. The New York Times reports Epstein sought comedian dinners, noting no wrongdoing accusations. Tim Meadows calls Adam Sandler his funniest friend and says he’d road-trip with David Spade. 00:15 Rooster Review And Robbie Hoffman00:54 Nate Bargatze On Clean Comedy01:33 Jim Gaffigan Keynote Gig01:50 SNL Breaking Character Talk02:09 Cheech And Chong Final Movie02:43 Host Personal Aside02:58 Ali Siddiq Houston Day04:13 Bill Burr Facebook Comments05:03 Donnell Rawlings On Charlie Murphy05:33 Chris Fleming Hat Shop Bit06:17 Comedy At Lumberjack Worlds06:42 NYT Epstein And Comedians08:36 Tim Meadows On Sandler And Spade09:36 Wrap Up And Sign OffBecome 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 →Louis CK officially NOT CANCELLED - will headline Netflix festival and get Netflix special PLUS Eugene Mirman in firey crash
Apr 300:13:56Tap to summarizeJohnny 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 Catherine McCullough and promoting a GoFundMe to help with international shipping of her remains and related service costs, noting supportive comments from friends. He adds Howie Mandel regrets apologizing to Kelly Ripa, discusses the trailer and May 29 release of Nate Bargatze’s film “The Breadwinner,” highlights Anaheim’s Standup Chow Down Festival, and shares Melbourne Comedy Festival clips and “Evil Dead the Musical.” 00:28 Louis CK Netflix Return01:43 Eugene Merman Crash Update02:45 Reggie Watts GoFundMe04:57 Howie Mandel Apology Regret05:33 Nate Bargatze Breadwinner Trailer06:57 Comedy Stock Market Picks08:50 Anaheim Chow Down Festival10:27 Melbourne Festival Clips 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 →Kid Rock’s Comedy Jam Lineup with Shane Gillis
Apr 200:11:03Tap to summarizeJohnny 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 John Mulaney’s book club pick The Monkey Wrench Gang. He highlights Webby Awards details (including entry fees) and nominees such as Conan and SmartLess, plus SNL and late-night nods, and reports Trevor Noah will host YouTube’s 2026 Brandcast upfront. Other items include a Wall Street Journal profile of Seinfeld trivia champions, Amy Schumer’s swimsuit post, Kathy Griffin bleaching her hair, Jay Leno’s emissions-law push, Melbourne Comedy Festival picks, clips from Dave Thornton and Nathan Chin, and last-day voting for Comedy Survivor featuring Sebastian Maniscalco. 00:38 Kid Rock Comedy Jam Lineup01:39 Matt Rife Reds First Pitch02:17 John Mulaney Book Club Pick02:50 Webby Awards Nominees04:29 YouTube Upfronts With Trevor Noah04:49 Seinfeld Trivia Champions05:57 Schumer Slimmer Griffin Blonde06:41 Jay Leno Law Smog Exemptions07:22 Melbourne Fest Clips 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 →Rob Schneider Clarifies Draft Comments; Jon Stewart Mocks White House Ballroom
Apr 100:11:51Tap to summarizeJohnny 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 emails. Billboard’s February 2026 top touring comedians list has Nate Bargatze at #1 (six of seven months), followed by Jo Koy, Katt Williams, Bert Kreischer, and Jim Gaffigan; the script also notes a New York Times headline calling Andrew Schulz a major political journalist and details his new film role. Other items: Andy Samberg’s rom-com “42.6 Years,” John Mulaney’s Graceland story, Netflix airing AFI’s Eddie Murphy tribute May 31, a Comedy Night for Immigrant Rights lineup, Wanda Sykes on truth in comedy, Maria Bamford and Jackie Kashian interviews, TJ Miller teasing a new Deadpool idea, Melbourne comedy events, and “Comedy Survivor” voting targeting Sebastian Maniscalco. 00:16 Rob Schneider Draft Debate01:16 Jon Stewart Ballroom Roast02:31 Whitney Cummings View Joke02:49 Top Touring Comics Rankings03:48 Andrew Schulz Movie Casting04:35 Andy Samberg Romcom Update05:07 Mulaney Graceland Story06:08 Eddie Murphy AFI Tribute06:50 Wanda Sykes On Truth07:41 Bamford And Jackie Stories09:23 TJ Miller Deadpool Talk10:07 Melbourne Comedy Picks11:13 Comedy Survivor Voting 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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Scrubs 10x06 My Vip
Mar 3100:04:58Tap to summarizeThe plot forces JD and Dr. Park to work together when hospital board member Mr. Walton is hospitalized after being found passed out; suspicion falls on his trophy-wife stereotype, but the cause is ultimately two medications interacting poorly. Turk helps Elliot navigate a new romance with a pilot, and the episode features more Turk/Elliot teaming. The episode includes Rowdy appearing in JD’s office and ends with JD, Turk, Todd, Amara, and Deana at a bar. Johnny cites Zach Braff on John C. McGinley returning in the final two episodes and hopes for more recurring characters in a potential season two; Scott Foley jokes about not returning but says scheduling prevented it.00:21 Dr Park Feels Like Dr Cox01:01 Workplace Romance Setup01:30 Board Member Medical Mystery01:57 Turk Coaches Elliot02:03 Bar Tag and Todd Bit02:30 Rowdy Returns and Cox Tease03:09 Braff Talks Missing Characters03:42 JD and Elliot Co Parenting04:13 Scott Foley Sean UpdateBecome 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 →Rob Schneider wants a Mandatory Draft, Howie Mandel Apologizes to Kelly Ripa
Mar 3100:08:52Tap to summarizeRob Schneider is urging a restored U.S. military draft with two years of service for 18-year-olds, prompting a Michael Imperioli joke. NYC Mayor Zoran Mamdani and Curtis Sliwa went viral for an Inner Circle Dinner comedy sketch about cat adoptions and political dynasties. Howie Mandel posted an apology to Kelly Ripa after joking about “looking great for 70” and then quipping he “does look great for my age.” Russell Brand’s trial on seven rape and sexual assault charges was delayed to October 12 and is expected to last two months. Josh Johnson will host the 30th Webby Awards May 11. Adam Sandler is set to remake the 2001 French drama “Timeout.” Other items include Megan Gailey on 800 Pound Gorilla, Jeff Dunham’s car series and collection, a Melbourne comedy true-crime tour by Matt Bell, Russell Peters’ $2.1M tax reassessments, and Gabriel Iglesias discussing Ozempic and a declined $1M endorsement. 00:15 Rob Schneider Draft Rant01:14 Host Pushback and Fact Check01:53 NYC Mayor Comedy Sketch02:34 Howie Mandel Apology Saga04:10 Russell Brand Trial Delayed04:27 Webby Awards Host Announced04:46 Adam Sandler Drama Remake05:39 Jeff Dunham Car Series06:38 Melbourne True Crime Comedy Tour08:17 Gabe Iglesias on Ozempic 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 →Comedy Survivor Week 13 - The Final Four
Mar 3000:04:18Tap to summarizeOne Comedy Survivor goes home, and only four remain! 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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