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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 Episode 12 - The Final Five
Mar 2300:04:16Tap to summarizeWe are down to the final five contestants on Comedy Surivor?Can Leslie Jones and Atsuko Okatsuka survive another week? Is there momentum against a name that was previously safe?Te result!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 →Mark Normand’s Taylor Swift Joke Backlash, Josh Johnson’s HBO Special, and Netflix’s Funny A
Mar 2300:14:55Tap to summarizeJohnny Mac covers Mark Normand’s Club Shay Shay comments about Taylor Swift and a BBL, explains what a Brazilian butt lift is, and notes online backlash aimed at Normand and Shannon Sharpe. He shares mixed reactions to Normand’s new special, saying the relentless one-liner pace wore him out and arguing sets should ebb and flow. News items include Josh Johnson’s upcoming HBO special “Josh Johnson: Symphony” this spring; Netflix’s standup competition “Funny AF with Kevin Hart” premiering April 20 with judges including Keegan-Michael Key, Tom Segura, Chelsea Handler, and Nikki Glaser; Theo Von and David Spade’s self-distributed film “Busboy” in theaters April 17; Stavros Halkias joining a Judd Apatow-directed Glenn Powell comedy set for Feb. 5, 2027; Jo Koy and Gabriel Iglesias selling out SoFi Stadium; Zach Galifianakis’ Netflix “This Is a Gardening Show” on April 22; and Mystery Science Theater 3000 raising about $2.7M on Kickstarter for four new episodes.00:00 Swift Joke Fallout01:49 BBL Explained02:37 Swifties React Online03:24 Mark Normand Special Thoughts04:14 Josh Johnson HBO Special05:05 Kevin Hart Comedy Contest06:02 Volleyball Side Quest08:02 Busboy Movie News09:35 Stavros Joins Apatow Film10:08 Riyadh Fest Backlash10:32 SoFi Stadium Success11:55 Comedy Survivor Plug12:46 Zach Gardening Show13:55 MST3K Kickstarter Win14:39 Wrap Up And GoodbyeVolleyball email me john at thesharkdeck.com 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 →Jay Leno’s Comedy Mount Rushmore and Standup Lessons from Jerry Seinfeld and Nate Bargatze,
Mar 2200:09:55Tap to summarizeJohnny Mac covers Jay Leno on Judd Apatow’s podcast discussing a comedy “Mount Rushmore,” with Mac calling George Carlin and Richard Pryor undeniable while debating other candidates and noting women like Joan Rivers; Leno’s four picks are Richard (“Richie”) Pryor, Robert Klein, Bob Newhart, and Rodney Dangerfield, with Carlin as his fifth. Mac also recounts Leno telling Craig Ferguson about failing to recognize an uninteresting Tonight Show guest he’d just interviewed. Kevin Nealon describes learning by bartending at the Improv and studying comics like Leno, Richard Lewis, Andy Kaufman, and Seinfeld, plus advice about not taking the business personally. Jerry Seinfeld and Nate Bargatze discuss touring as a muscle and staying sharp in arenas. Rob Riggle talks career highlights and writing his book, and Russell Peters tells stories involving Blake Griffin trying comedy and later heckling him at an NBA game. 00:17 Mount Rushmore Debate01:52 Leno Picks Pryor02:39 Robert Klein Case03:17 Newhart and Dangerfield05:14 Leno Guest Brain Drift05:56 Kevin Nealon Lessons06:44 Seinfeld and Bargatze Touring07:53 Rob Riggle Grit Book09:05 Russell Peters vs Blake 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 →Nate Bargatze on Finding Comics, Seinfeld on Standup’s Rise, and Marc Maron on Riyadh
Mar 2100:10:05Tap to summarizeJohnny Mac’s Daily Comedy News recaps a conversation with Jerry Seinfeld and Nate Bargatze, with Nate describing building opportunities for comics via showcases and longer sets, highlighting Greg Warren’s rapid success after a short arena spot and noting Derek Strope’s Netflix presence. They discuss how standup became a destination as sitcom paths narrowed, alt rooms expanded, and arena/Netflix-era careers grew, with Seinfeld arguing standup avoids third-party gatekeeping that can obstruct comedy in TV and film. Marc Maron tells Consequence he made a joke about the Riyadh Comedy Festival but criticizes rationalizing money from autocratic countries and says nothing would entice him to go. Jessica Kirson tells Pride Source internet exposure helps touring but isn’t a living, and explains her “internal monologue” turn-away bit. An LA Times item describes an unofficial Conan O’Brien plaque by Tim Hamill. Maria Bamford rejects “best” rankings, comments on Billboard’s list, and suggests more women should be included. Sheng Wang discusses finding humor in ordinary life, working clean, and interest in nature and plant photos. 00:22 Nate Bargatze Finds Comics01:13 Seinfeld on Standup Boom02:42 Marc Maron Riyadh Controversy03:58 Jessica Kirson Touring Reality04:56 Conan Plaque Street Story06:39 Bamford and Billboard Rankings07:14 The Top 2509:06 Sheng Wang Comedy Philosophy 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 →Are You Garbage Live, Julio Torres’ HBO Special, Tina Fey Hosts SNL UK, and Comedy Stock Market Picks (Sell Bert Kreischer!)
Mar 2000:21:09Tap to summarizeJohnny Mac delivers Daily Comedy News, noting Are You Garbage is taping live shows in Tampa and highlighting its popularity, including 22,000 Patreon subscribers and an estimated $130,000/month, plus past guests. e\John reacts to HBO’s trailer for Julio Torres’ Color Theories, criticizing the production and apparent added laugh track while describing the special’s color-based standup concept and premiere timing.A preview f Saturday Night Live UK with Tina Fey hosting.Mark Normand’s comments about social media algorithms, audience polarization, late-night comedy’s repetitiveness, and the rise of crowd-work clips.A New York Times piece on Chris Fleming’s purple jumpsuit design, then gives “comedy stock market” picks: sell Chris Fleming and Bert Kreischer; buy Pete Holmes, Mark Normand, and SNL UK.Finally, Carol Leifer’s PETA videos criticizing French bulldog breeding 00:22 Are You Garbage Live02:09 Julio Torres Special05:26 SNL UK Tina Fey08:40 Mark Normand Algorithms11:09 NYT on Chris Fleming's Suit15:19 Comedy Stock Market19:10 Caroll Leifer Dogs PSA 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 10x05 My Angel
Mar 1900:06:29Tap to summarizeJohnny Mac recaps Scrubs Season 10, Episode 5, “My Angel” (air date March 18, 2026), saying he liked it despite it not being the funniest and praising the emotional beats and newer characters. JD tries dating again and hits it off with Lily, a harp-playing volunteer, after Turk warns him not to date employees and later gives the green light; on a date at Lloyd’s Tavern, Lily proposes sex, but a pizza box triggers a flashback to Season 1 Episode 15 with Elliott, revealing JD isn’t over her, and Turk picks him up per “bro code.” Elliott’s subplot involves securing a liver for a patient; the organ arrives via a good-looking pilot, and Elliott walks off with him as JD sees and looks sad. Johnny also cites Sarah Chalke on Michael Rosenbaum’s podcast describing the rebuilt set as identical and surreal, and notes Zach Braff denied rumors he’s dating an AI chatbot. 00:36 Why I Loved This Episode01:05 JD Meets Lily01:59 Date Night Goes Sideways02:35 Pizza Box Flashback03:27 Elliot’s Hospital Storyline04:06 Sarah Chalke Set Memories05:20 Zach Braff AI Rumor 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 →Mrs. Jelly Roll Apologizes to Bert Kreishcer, Kevin Hart Roasts Wax Figure, and Ralphie May Doc Announced
Mar 1900:11:35Tap to summarizeJelly Roll’s wife Bunny apologized to Bert Kreischer after joking she looked like him in facelift footage, unaware Kreischer’s tour bus had caught fire.Kevin Hart blasted a new wax statue likeness on Instagram, prompting viral debate and a joking reply from Dwayne Johnson.A Ralphie May documentary premieres in Los Angeles April 28 with a tour to several cities.Kid Rock criticized a Conan O’Brien Oscars joke and promoted his “My Freedom 250 Tour.”Oscars drew 17.86M viewers on ABC/Hulu.Jonathan Kite’s Anthony Bourdain-style AMC clip is highlighted.Jimmy Kimmel responded to Newsmax calls for FCC action.Radar Online claims CBS is removing Stephen Colbert branding. i00:27 Apology to Bert Kresicher01:11 Kevin Hart Wax Fail01:48 Ralphie May Documentary03:11 Kid Rock vs Conan04:25 Oscars Ratings Update05:29 Bourdain AMC Bit06:10 Kimmel vs Newsmax 07:20 Colbert CBS Rumors08:00 Comedy Survivor Vote08:26 iHeart Podcast Awards10:17 Seinfeld Car Record11:26 Wrap Up And MilesBecome 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 →SNL UK Launch Details plus Marcello Hernandez’s Sebastian Maniscalco impression actually good or no?
Mar 1800:15:12Tap to summarizeA preiview of SNL UK’s debut on Sky One at 10 PM local time with Tina Fey hosting and Wet Leg as musical guest; season one has six 75-minute episodes, including hosts Jamie Dornan (with guest Wolf Alice and Casian) and Riz Ahmed, and U.S. viewers can watch next day on Peacock.In U.S. SNL news, John discusses Marcello Hernandez’s Sebastian Maniscalco impression and praises a Tucker Carlson impression on Weekend Update, then notes similarities between an SNL RFK Hospital parody and earlier Daily Show and Jimmy Kimmel Live sketches. He covers Mark Normand’s new Netflix special, Bert Kreischer’s bus fire update and Netflix projects, Conan O’Brien’s comments on political jokes at the Oscars, Robbie Hoffman returning a found diamond watch at Vanity Fair’s party. 00:17 SNL UK Launch Details01:19 Guardian Behind Scenes02:54 SNL US Impressions06:48 Daily Show SNL Beef08:09 Mark Normand Special 10:19 Bert Kresicher Bus Fire Update Part 1711:21 Fishing Pronunciation 12:03 Conan Oscars Politics12:27 Robbie Hoffman Watch14:04 Amazon Bond Series Rant 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 Oscars Reactions, Bert Kreischer gets roasted, Nikki Glaser gives Conan A+
Mar 1700:25:19Tap to summarizeJohnny Mac delivers a sequel to his Oscars recap, focusing on Conan O’Brien’s hosting: Variety quotes Disney TV exec Rob Mills calling Conan “host for life,” details producers’ notes on bits (Leonardo DiCaprio’s meme moment was not pre-briefed; Matt Berry announced from London), and mentions an end sketch parodying Best Picture winner “One Battle After Another” with no alternate endings. He contrasts tabloid criticism (Daily Mail, Radar Online) with praise from The Times and Nikki Glaser, and notes Ricky Gervais tweeted “F that” about hosting. He recounts Oscars snack boxes and Conan’s note, reports fake anti-Trump/anti-Elon posters from “Everyone Hates Elon,” and a White House tweet attacking Jimmy Kimmel after a joke implying Trump. He shares Conan’s Ireland immigration story, plugs Mark Normand’s Netflix special, and covers stories on Bert Kreischer, David Nihill, and Maggie Winters. 01:54 Conan mood and podcast rant02:42 Oscars producers and host talk03:51 Tech delay and end sketch06:22 Conan backlash headlines11:09 Praise and Nikki review14:02 Snack boxes and protest posters16:34 Kimmel vs White House18:26 Conan Ireland immigration story20:28 Listener notes and show mission21:40 Mark Normand special22:28 Bert bus fire jokes23:18 Irish comic David Nihill 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 Episode 11 - Three for the road
Mar 1600:05:15Tap to summarizeThe listener alliances are getting stronger, and creating more chaos. Have the odds finally caught up to Atsuko Okatsuka?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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