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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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Breaking Down Conan O’Brien’s Oscars Monologue PLUS Bert Kresicher's Tour Bus Fire!
Mar 1600:19:43Tap to summarizeJohnny Mac delivers a play-by-play Oscars recap focused on Conan O’Brien’s hosting and monologue, praising the show’s production, the movie-referencing cold open, and specific jokes (including political bits, a rule-of-three example, and a serious statement about global artistry), plus notes on Matt Berry announcing from London and Jimmy Kimmel’s cameo. He says he likes letting non-star winners speak and observes hosts tend to disappear later in the broadcast, then teases covering the second half on Tuesday. He reports Bert Kreischer’s tour bus caught fire on I-94 after a tire blowout, with everyone safe but belongings lost. He also previews Tuesday discussion of a strong SNL episode, praises Harry Styles as host, notes Colbert’s Book of Mormon anniversary segment with Trey Parker, Matt Stone, and Robert Lopez, shares Vice quotes from Pete Holmes, lists Comedy Gives Back’s Alt Comedy All Stars 2026 lineup, and runs through SXSW comedy events.00:55 Cold Open Breakdown02:15 Monologue Fastball04:11 Jokes Tags And Craft07:20 Serious Global Moment08:33 Tech And Matt Berry09:41 Post Break And Tributes11:14 Kimmel Cameo And Wrap12:17 Bert Bus Fire News13:48 SNL Recap Highlights14:21 Break And Second Half14:38 Colbert Book Mormon16:04 Pete Holmes Interview17:32 Comedy Gives Back18:25 SXSW Comedy Listings 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 →Tom Segura loves the YMH Studios team
Mar 1500:08:49Tap to summarizeJohnny Mac delivers a Daily Comedy News roundup: Oscars coverage is coming, and Wanda Sykes told Stephen Colbert to “burn this bitch down” on his final May 21 episode as Colbert joked about trying to book Pope Leo. Jimmy O. Yang’s third special, "Finally Home," taped on a sold-out Hong Kong arena run, will screen in Hong Kong March 20 and open in U.S./Canada theaters March 27, blending English with subtitled Cantonese and immigrant/family material. Tom Segura praised YMH Studios’ staff and said he was reluctant to start podcasting but found it empowering. Theo Von reportedly dropped out of the Baton Rouge Parade. George Lopez discussed including politics without preaching. Ron Funches praised Travis Kelce as a charming game show host. Angela Kinsey would reprise Angela Martin for Peacock’s "The Paper," while Mackenzie Crook discussed moving toward “gentle comedy.” Steve Harvey shared a story about fishing to survive. The episode previews SXSW comedy events and notes Jeff Foxworthy’s talk on biblical manhood and fatherhood. 00:20 Wanda Sykes on Colbert00:42 Jimmy O Yang Special01:33 Trailer Clip Highlights02:10 Tom Segura Podcasting03:06 Theo Von Parade Update03:41 George Lopez Politics04:06 Travis Kelce Praise04:32 Office Spinoff Talk05:56 Steve Harvey Fishing Story06:44 Oscars and SXSW Schedule07:59 Jeff Foxworthy Faith Talk 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 O’Brien on Hosting the Oscars
Mar 1400:12:44Tap to summarizeJohnny Mac focuses on Conan O’Brien hosting the Oscars tomorrow night. O’Brien says hosting isn’t about nonstop punchlines but guiding the show, balancing entertainment with acknowledging realities like the ongoing war in Iran, and staying topical as jokes quickly become outdated; he emphasizes heavy preparation while keeping the broadcast organic and ready for surprises. Showrunners note annual monitoring and security support from the FBI and LAPD. Mack highlights multiple O’Brien interviews (LA Times, LateNighter with Bill Carter, The New Yorker, and The Hollywood Reporter) covering topics including returning to host, cold open teases, pay for hosting, the 2022 Oscars hosts, and O’Brien’s approach to improvising when things go off the rails.The episode also lists South by Southwest comedy shows and performers for tonight at Creek and the Cave and Esther’s Follies, 00:18 Conan Hosts Oscars01:31 Topical Jokes and Safety02:44 Podcast Queue Detour03:18 Bill Carter Interview Highlights06:01 Hollywood Reporter Praise07:03 Oscars Pay and Past Hosts07:55 New Yorker Prep and Chaos09:15 Heightened Persona Talk10:51 Ad Free Subscription Pitch11:14 SXSW Comedy Listings 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 O'Brien guests on New Heights with Jason Kelce and Travis Kelce
Mar 1300:11:35Tap to summarizeMatthew Berry (Toast of London, What We Do in the Shadows) will be the Oscars announcer as Conan O’Brien hosts. He highlights a Variety critique arguing Stephen Colbert’s Late Show goodbye has shifted from anti-Trump resistance to an ego trip, with guests increasingly praising Colbert. Mack recaps Conan on the Kelce brothers’ New Heights podcast, including a bit about yelling at Jason Kelce’s kids, and notes Conan’s age. He reads harsh Facebook comments on Bill Burr’s Rhode Island presales and cites a New York Times item where Joe Rogan says Trump supporters feel betrayed by the Iran war. He plugs Theo Von at Baton Rouge’s St. Patrick’s Day parade and offers “comedy stock market” picks: buy Will Ferrell, Derek Stroop, Bobby Lee, Chris Fleming; hold Conan O’Brien; plus SXSW comedy notes featuring Bill Burr and Devon Walker. 00:58 Oscars Announcer Hype01:53 Matthew Berry Pronunciation Bit02:52 Colbert Farewell Critique04:25 Conan on New Heights with the Kelce brothers05:47 Bill Burr Facebook Backlash06:51 Rogan on Trump and War07:39 Theo Von Parade Plug07:59 Comedy Stock Market Picks10:38 SXSW Comedy 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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Scrubs 10x04 My Poker Face
Mar 1200:06:50Tap to summarizeJohnny Mac reviews Season 10, Episode 4 (“My Poker Phase,” March 11, 2026), calling it the fourth best so far with few laughs aside from a Chewbacca roommate gag and flashbacks of Turk doing the Macarena.JD tries to revive poker night with Turk, interns from medical and surgical services compete, and Elliot treats a social-media-obsessed patient played by Matt Rife.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 Returns to Golden Globes; Conan on the Reiners; Colbert Poll, Rob Schneider Claims against Mrs. Kimmel
Mar 1200:10:21Tap to summarizeJohnny Mac shares recommendations for Derek Stroop’s Netflix special and HBO’s Rooster, then reports Nikki Glaser will return as Golden Globes host on Jan. 10, 2027. He recounts Conan O’Brien’s comments to The Hollywood Reporter and The New Yorker about the murders of Rob and Michelle Reiner and why he hasn’t discussed them on his podcast. An NBC News poll ranks Pope Leo XIV first and Stephen Colbert second in trust/net favorability. Rob Schneider, on Bill O’Reilly’s podcast, claims liberal women control hosts like Jimmy Kimmel and Colbert. Ricky Gervais denies telling a joke cited in a nurse’s suspension. Ali Siddiq discusses self-distributing specials and industry disregard. Gossip items include Russell Brand death rumors, Chelsea Handler’s “Cowboy” boyfriend, and Tracy Morgan’s mobility issues tied to his 2014 crash. Also: Bobby Lee announces “The Finally Tour,” Netflix’s Will Ferrell golf series is titled The Hawk, and Amazon announces Kountry Wayne’s Prime special Nostalgia.00:50 Golden Globes Update01:06 Conan and Reiner Tragedy02:16 Trust Poll and Colbert03:10 Rob Schneider Theory03:53 Gervais Nurse Controversy04:34 Ali Siddiq on Specials05:21 Gossip Corner Returns07:57 Bobby Lee Tour Dates08:15 Will Ferrell Golf Series09:24 Kountry Wayne 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 →Gabriel Iglesias Launches Tequila; Conan on Late Night’s Trouble; Chelsea Handler Blasts RFK Jr. Home Sale
Mar 1100:14:07Tap to summarizeJohnny Mac delivers Daily Comedy News, leading with Men’s Journal coverage of Gabriel Iglesias launching his tequila brand Pocho Fino, positioned as affordable, social, and widely available, with flavors including blanco, grilled pineapple, and “Mexican candy,” and Iglesias describing hands-on involvement and the name’s Mexican American context. Conan O’Brien, in a Hollywood Reporter interview, says appearances like Hot Ones revealed late night is in trouble due to low-overhead shows drawing massive audiences. Seth Meyers jokes about politics and gas prices, while Fox News highlights Andrew Schulz discussing public anger over a potential Iran ground war amid affordability concerns, and the New York Times is cited calling him a major political journalist. Chelsea Handler alleges RFK Jr. and Cheryl Hines sold her a Brentwood home with serious issues. The episode promotes the Comedy Survivor Facebook vote, notes SNL UK coming to Peacock, and recaps Joe Rogan criticizing UFC 326 booing. 00:20 Fluffy Tequila Launch03:30 Flavors And Promotion04:12 Conan On Late Night04:56 Seth Meyers Gas Prices05:22 Andrew Schulz Iran Clip07:15 Patton Oswalt Awards Jabs07:52 Tig Notaro Cheryl Hines Rift09:36 Chelsea Handler House Drama12:11 Maxi Podcast TV Plans12:42 SNL UK Coming To Peacock13:00 Joe Rogan UFC Backlash 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 on Michelle Obama, Colbert Honored, Matt Rife plays tennis, and New Comedy Special from David Cross!
Mar 1000:14:47Tap to summarizeJohnny Mac covers Conan O’Brien on Michelle Obama’s podcast discussing optimism, career setbacks, luck, and privilege, and notes Conan is hosting the Oscars with a Hollywood Reporter cover story coming later. He recaps Stephen Colbert receiving the WGA Walter Bernstein Award and joking about Paramount and revolution. New releases include David Cross’s special “The End of the Beginning of the End” (website now, YouTube April 7), Cameron Esposito’s album “Person of No Consequence” (March 20), Derek Stroop’s Netflix special “Nostalgic,” Matt Koff’s Veeps special “Catman,” and Mario Adrion’s YouTube special “My Struggle.” He mentions Kathleen Madigan’s 1978 hoops shoot win and travel sports, Bill Maher getting bumped at a Lakers game, Blake Griffin comparing standup to the NBA, Matt Rife taking a tennis lesson, and Fox News interviewing Iranian-American comic Max Amini on avoiding politics and describing life under Iran’s regime. He closes with a reminder to vote in Comedy Survivor in the podcast’s Facebook group. 00:25 Conan on Optimism02:20 Colbert WGA Jokes03:14 New Specials Roundup05:25 Kathleen Madigan Hoops06:05 Travel Sports Rant07:26 McDonalds Order: 2 Cheeseburger Meal, Diet Coke08:26 Bill Maher Courtside at Knicks-Lakers09:03 Blake Griffin Standup09:42 Matt Rife Tennis 11:04 Max Amini on Iran 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 10 - The Listener Alliance shows its power!
Mar 900:05:39Tap to summarizeJohnny Mac recaps the latest week of Comedy Survivor, where listeners vote in the Daily Comedy News podcast Facebook group to eliminate comedians from Comedy Island. . Who goes home?????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 Theo Von on The Masked Singer? Is Conan O'Brien an Outsider?
Mar 900:13:10Tap to summarizeJohnny Mack delivers Daily Comedy News, addressing speculation that Theo Von is the Masked Singer character “High Voltage,” then argues the voice and body type don’t match. He reports Conan O’Brien will give the keynote at Harvard’s 375th commencement and recaps Conan’s appearance on Michelle Obama’s podcast discussing performing at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, the Oscars, and the difficulty of doing news-driven comedy today.Other items include Jerry Seinfeld dining in Worcester before shows, Amy Schumer dancing on camera at a Knicks game, and book recommendations from John Mulaney (Jim Newton’s Grateful Dead book and Ken Kesey’s Sometimes a Great Notion) and Anthony Jeselnik (Vonnegut’s Mother Night). He notes an SNL UK trailer, Matt Rife setting a Prudential Center comedy attendance record, Ike Barinholtz launching the trivia podcast Funny You Ask March 25, and Margaret Cho saying Trump repeatedly asked her to do The Apprentice. 00:17 Theo Von on the Masked Singer?01:52 Conan Harvard And Oscars02:48 Conan On Michelle Obama04:32 Seinfeld Dinner Order05:08 Amy Schumer Knicks Cam05:32 Mulaney Book Club Picks07:49 SNL UK Trailer08:35 Matt Rife Attendance Record09:31 Comedy Survivor Tease09:45 Ike Barinholtz Trivia Pod12:12 Margaret Cho Trump Invite 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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