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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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Tom Segura and Christina Pazsitzky Split PLUS Will Ferrell backlash after Derby bomb
3w ago00:11:38Tap to summarizeJohnny Mac covers reports that Tom Segura and Christina Pazsitsky have split after 18 years while planning to continue hosting Your Mom’s House, citing TMZ and noting speculation about Segura not wearing a ring and fewer joint episodes. He says he finds the breakup sad and cautions against overreading the ring detail. He reacts to widespread social media annoyance with Will Ferrell’s Home Run Derby Netflix appearance and previews Ferrell’s new Netflix series The Hawk, with comments from Fortune Feimster. Other items include Colin Jost nearly scoring a hole-in-one at the American Century Championship, Michael Loftus predicting a short-lived Taylor Swift/Travis Kelce marriage, Jon Stewart praising Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey and its practical effects, and Bill Maher saying he won’t retire. In a “Comedy Stock Market,” he recommends selling Ferrell and Segura and buying Tim Heidecker, then discusses the TV Academy’s new yes/no Emmy voting and shares comments from Jemaine Clement and Aida Rodriguez on comedy and marginalized groups. 00:21 Tom Segura and Christina P Split01:33 Wedding Ring Speculation02:43 Will Ferrell Derby Backlash03:37 Ferrell Netflix Series Preview04:32 Colin Jost Golf Near Ace05:05 Swift Kelce Wedding Joke05:22 Jon Stewart Praises Nolan's Odyssey06:03 Bill Maher Won't Retire06:35 Comedy Stock Market Picks: sell Segura, sell Ferrell, buy Heidecker08:28 Emmys Voting Rule Change09:52 Political Correctness Debate10:32 Aida Rodriguez on Balance Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac--4522158/support.Daily Comedy News with Johnny Mac is a daily podcast covering comedians, stand-up comedy, late night television, and the comedy industry. New episodes every morning. Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Part of the Caloroga Shark Media network.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 →Mick Jagger Responds to John Mulaney saying Jagger isn't nice
3w ago00:13:38Tap to summarizeMick Jagger’s New York Times response to John Mulaney’s story that Jagger wasn’t “nice,” with Jagger saying fame can disassociate you from “real life” and that he’s not his stage persona. The episode recounts Dave Chappelle’s appearance at Usher’s Washington, DC show, where Chappelle grabbed “Usher bucks” and made it rain, plus a brief anecdote about being around Adam Sandler during Jamie Foxx’s radio show. TMZ coverage of Amy Schumer’s bikini post is noted, and Kathy Griffin’s viral photo with a 22-year-old is revealed as a “social media sociological experiment,” sparking debate about age gaps. Pete Davidson is set to headline Just for Laughs Toronto (Sept. 24–Oct. 3) with a wider lineup. Late-night ratings are covered, with Jimmy Kimmel leading June viewership, and NBC eyeing summer gains for Fallon and Meyers. The script ends with a LEGO Ideas pitch for an IT Crowd set and a streaming note that the show is on Amazon Prime Video. 00:12 Mulaney on Mick Jagger01:11 Jagger Responds to Fame01:51 Songwriting and Diet Coke Bit03:21 Chappelle Crashes Usher Show03:56 Backstage Name Etiquette04:30 Adam Sandler Encounter05:18 Annoying Comedians Segment05:24 Amy Schumer Bikini Buzz06:02 Kathy Griffin Age Gap Joke08:31 Just for Laughs Toronto Lineup09:31 Late Night Ratings Shakeup12:32 IT Crowd Lego and Streaming Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac--4522158/support.Daily Comedy News with Johnny Mac is a daily podcast covering comedians, stand-up comedy, late night television, and the comedy industry. New episodes every morning. Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Part of the Caloroga Shark Media network.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 →Andrew Schulz in shorts? ESPYs with Marcello Hernandez. Blue Collar Comics on ‘Woke’ Culture. Tim Heidecker’s Fake Infowars
3w ago00:18:11Tap to summarizeThe ESPYs air tonight on ABC hosted by comedian Marcello Hernandez with performances by Slick Rick, Ghostface Killah, and De La Soul, and contrasts audience reactions to last year’s Shane Gillis. Larry the Cable Guy tells Us Weekly he ignores “woke” backlash, argues audiences can simply skip acts they dislike, and cites Gillis getting more popular after being fired from SNL; the host adds “Atire” season three hits Netflix August 13, 2026. Jeff Foxworthy tells Fox Digital Hollywood misunderstands much of America, credits the Blue Collar Tour’s appeal, and recalls programming SiriusXM’s Blue Collar channel. Tim Heidecker discusses his decade-long Alex Jones impersonation and a new Infowars continuity where Jones “popped like a balloon.” The episode includes a Louis C.K. story about giving Jerry Seinfeld a “cow says July 3rd” tag, criticizes Andrew Schulz, previews Just for Laughs Montreal lineup highlights, and notes a $27M Lion King defamation suit against a comedian was voluntarily dismissed. 00:16 ESPY Host Preview00:52 Blue Collar Woke Talk02:02 Foxworthy on Audiences04:39 Heidecker Spoofs Alex Jones08:17 Louis C.K. Seinfeld Story11:16 Andrew Schulz AC Rant13:00 Just For Laughs Guide17:05 Lion King Lawsuit Update Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac--4522158/support.Daily Comedy News with Johnny Mac is a daily podcast covering comedians, stand-up comedy, late night television, and the comedy industry. New episodes every morning. Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Part of the Caloroga Shark Media network.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 →John Mulaney's amazing night at Wrigley Field with David Letterman
3w ago00:10:04Tap to summarizeJohnny Mac recaps John Mulaney’s Wrigley Field show, hosted by Richard Kind with sets/appearances from Buddy Guy, Fred Armisen, and David Letterman, and quotes reactions praising Mulaney’s two-hour performance. He riffs on a Daily Beast item about Nate Bargatze’s Dan Patrick Show interview, then runs through New York Comedy Festival headliners and notes it will include Variety’s 10 Comics to Watch on Nov. 12. He summarizes Just for Laughs Montreal announcements, including awards for Chris Fleming, Atsuko Okatsuka, Lisa Gilroy, Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias, and a legacy tribute for Bruce Hills, plus Gianmarco Soresi and Jay Jurden delivering the State of the Industry address. Other items include Margaret Cho’s TikTok about Lindsey Graham, Jimmy Kimmel spoofing Mitch McConnell, Ali G at Wimbledon, James Corden’s Fox After Hours ratings, Prince Harry on a comedy podcast, and Turkey blocking a comedian’s YouTube special and jailing him pending trial.00:16 Mulaney Takes Wrigley01:35 Bargatze MAGA Blowback02:19 NY Comedy Fest Lineup03:30 Just for Laughs Awards04:40 Cicadas and Cho Controversy05:58 Ali G Wimbledon Bit06:31 Corden After Hours Ratings08:32 Prince Harry Podcast Stop09:05 Turkey Comedy Censorship Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac--4522158/support.Daily Comedy News with Johnny Mac is a daily podcast covering comedians, stand-up comedy, late night television, and the comedy industry. New episodes every morning. Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Part of the Caloroga Shark Media network.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 →Sandler on Officiating Taylor Swift Travis Kelce to New Heights!, more Louis CK Backlash, and some Colbert Rumors
4w ago00:13:43Tap to summarizeJohnny Mac records Daily Comedy News from a dark basement during a multi-day power outage as out-of-state crews reconnect lines. He reports a People Magazine item claiming Adam Sandler quickly agreed to officiate Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding and kept it low-key, and notes he couldn’t pull a planned Michael Loftus comment due to no internet. USA Today quotes comedians criticizing Louis CK’s Netflix return, including remarks from Margaret Cho, W. Kamau Bell, and Steve Hofstetter; Mac adds an anecdote about Hofstetter’s past album art targeting Larry the Cable Guy. He discusses a Rob Shuter Substack claiming Stephen Colbert is struggling after his show’s cancellation and is writing, including work on a Lord of the Rings film. In a “Bad Ideas” segment he covers Leslie Jones’ HGTV series Roast My Rental, Chelsea Handler’s Dear Chelsea podcast network launch, and Armisen/Brownstein’s Portlandia rewatch podcast. He also mentions Bobby Flay enjoying golf with Colin Jost and profiles UK satirical candidate Count Binface (formerly Lord Buckethead).00:48 Sandler Officiates Swift02:12 Outage Script Chaos02:41 Comedians on Louis CK04:44 Colbert Cancellation Gossip06:11 Bad Ideas Segment06:14 Leslie Jones Rental Roast07:54 Chelsea Handler Podcast Network09:42 Portlandia Rewatch Podcast11:01 Bobby Flay Golf Talk11:42 Count Binface Politics Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac--4522158/support.Daily Comedy News with Johnny Mac is a daily podcast covering comedians, stand-up comedy, late night television, and the comedy industry. New episodes every morning. Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Part of the Caloroga Shark Media network.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 on Screen Time, Jeff Arcuri’s Viral Fame, and Seth Meyers "Hilarious" Group Text
4w ago00:09:44Tap to summarizeJohnny Mac shares daily comedy news, starting with Pete Holmes telling Wired he leaves 55,000 emails unread, uses an iPhone Air from 2025, and keeps screen time low (about 1 hour 15 minutes average), aided by a screen-time widget, no social media, grayscale display, and limiting color/sound. The LA Times profiles comedian Jeff Arcuri, who describes being widely recognized through Instagram Reels while still unknown by name, and says crowd work clips immensely boosted his career; he also discusses writing much of his Netflix special within a year amid his wife’s cancer diagnosis and later improved prognosis, noting their use of dark humor. Seth Meyers mentions an SNL-related group chat with Amy Poehler and Michael Shoemaker called “the tripod” and says Fred Armisen is the funniest texter. Just For Laughs Sydney 2026 (Nov 9–22) announces Gabriel Iglesias, Greg Davies, Bill Bailey, and Dara O’Briain. The Guardian highlights Edinburgh Fringe’s surreal Underground Monk Show and its dates. A Minneapolis Star Tribune review calls Michael Che’s set edgy and notes he avoided SNL talk. 00:13 Pete Holmes Email Detox00:29 iPhone Air Hot Take01:21 Screen Time Hacks02:34 Jeff Arcuri Reels Fame03:11 Crowd Work Career Boost04:00 Writing Through Hard Times04:56 Seth Meyers Group Chats06:04 Just For Laughs Sydney Lineup06:45 Underground Monk Show Explained08:18 Michael Che Live Review 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 with Johnny Mac is a daily podcast covering comedians, stand-up comedy, late night television, and the comedy industry. New episodes every morning. Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Part of the Caloroga Shark Media network.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 →How The Office Became a Global Franchise: 25 Years, 15 Adaptations, and What Worked
4w ago00:09:07Tap to summarizeJohnny Mac marks the 25th anniversary of the original UK The Office, which premiered July 9, 2001 on BBC2, ran 14 episodes across two seasons plus a Christmas special, and initially drew modest ratings before becoming a global phenomenon with 15 adaptations and an ongoing franchise producing new content through 2026. He argues the show’s specific British cringe and tonal blend of comedy and sadness make it hard to translate, and says the successful remakes reinvented rather than copied the format. He highlights Germany’s Stromberg (five seasons, 46 episodes, and a 2014 crowdfunded film) and Israel’s Hamish Rodd (four seasons, 30 episodes), while noting shorter runs in France and other countries and describing India’s version as closest in spirit to the American adaptation. He also covers Gervais’s 2016 film Life on the Road and shares production trivia, including casting, a dropped narrator idea, and a scene requiring 74 takes. 01:22 Why It Travels02:35 UK Original Breakdown04:11 Germany Reinvents05:28 Other Global Versions06:55 What Makes Adaptations Work07:12 Gervais And Legacy07:45 Behind The Scenes Facts 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 with Johnny Mac is a daily podcast covering comedians, stand-up comedy, late night television, and the comedy industry. New episodes every morning. Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Part of the Caloroga Shark Media network.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 →John Mulaney Makes History at Wrigley Field
4w ago00:17:59Tap to summarizeJohnny Mac previews John Mulaney hosting the first-ever comedy show at Wrigley Field, sharing Mulaney’s comments about the full-circle Chicago moment, a humorous exchange about the Chicago Fire and St. Ignatius, and his picks of comics to watch including Robbie Hoffman, Andrea Jin, Mandal, and Langston Kerman. The 312 Comedy Festival returns Nov. 5–15 with Nikki Glaser, Michelle Wolf, Ali Siddiq, and Bert Kreischer, plus a screening tied to a 2020 John Pinette documentary; Mac reflects on Pinette and other late comedians. Joe Rogan and Tony Hinchcliffe discuss comedians declining the Riyadh Comedy Festival and the value of stand-up for audiences. Other items: Kill Tony dates in Las Vegas, a Cumming, Georgia mayor challenging Kreischer to mini golf, LeBron James trolling Kevin Hart, Fox News highlighting Josh Johnson remarks on Trevor Noah’s podcast, Pete Holmes’ press and film role, Mac’s “comedy stock market,” and British news including BBC’s Ludwig renewal, Rewarding starring Vittorio Angeloni, Diane Morgan’s Anne Droid, and Ed Gamble’s Unacceptable review.00:13 Mulaney at Wrigley00:49 Chicago Fire Bit01:08 St Ignatius Banter02:09 Comics to Watch02:26 312 Comedy Festival02:47 John Pinette Doc03:46 Pinette Trailer Highlights06:09 Rogan on Riyadh07:44 Kill Tony Vegas Dates08:01 Mayor Challenges Bert08:59 LeBron Trolls Kevin09:28 Fox News Trevor Clip10:26 Pete Holmes Updates11:12 Comedy Stock Market12:58 British Comedy Segment13:09 Ludwig Renewed14:07 Rewarding Series14:49 Diane Morgan Anne Droid16:14 Ed Gamble Unacceptable17:01 Guardian Review Roast17:47 Wrap Up and GoodbyeBecome 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 with Johnny Mac is a daily podcast covering comedians, stand-up comedy, late night television, and the comedy industry. New episodes every morning. Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Part of the Caloroga Shark Media network.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 Hinchcliffe Roast Backlash, Nate Bargatze ‘MAGA’ Debate, Office Updates, and Emmy Nominations
4w ago00:15:27Tap to summarizeJohnny Mac covers a packed comedy news day: Tony Hinchcliffe discusses roast backlash on Joe Rogan, defending his “everybody gets them” approach and referencing reactions to his George Floyd and Charlie Kirk jokes. A separate controversy involves SNL posting Nate Bargatze’s “Washington’s Dream” sketch on July 4, with The Daily Beast quoting W. Kamau Bell on the political/business risks of being labeled a “MAGA comedian,” also mentioning Hinchcliffe’s ties to Trump and a photo of Shane Gillis backstage with Kanye West. Rainn Wilson criticizes Ricky Gervais’ stance on actors speaking at award shows. Brian Baumgartner shares a cut Office finale story explaining Kevin owning a bar, ahead of a July 14 “Superfan Extended Episodes” release. Josh Johnson describes making timeless specials; Conan recounts Adam Sandler’s neighborhood prank. Emmy notes include “Hacks” leading with 24 nominations, Colbert’s Late Show getting nine, unusual Variety Series voting rules, and key comedy/animated nominees, plus ratings data on Byron Allen’s CBS block.00:21 Hinchcliffe Roast Fallout02:11 Everybody Gets It Joke03:26 Nate Bargatze MAGA Backlash04:13 UFC White House Debate05:53 Shane Gillis Kanye Pic06:05 Rainn Wilson vs Gervais07:58 Office Finale Bar Story09:13 Josh Johnson Timeless Specials09:43 Sandler Pranks Conan10:12 Emmy Noms Hacks Leads11:20 Variety Series Rules Mess12:39 Comedy Acting Nominees13:37 Animated Program Hoax Bit14:01 Byron Allen Ratings Check 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 with Johnny Mac is a daily podcast covering comedians, stand-up comedy, late night television, and the comedy industry. New episodes every morning. Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Part of the Caloroga Shark Media network.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 →Trevor Noah on World Cup Corruption, Chappelle on Free Speech, and The Office UK Anniversary Tensions
Jul 800:14:00Tap to summarizeJohnny Mac delivers Daily Comedy News covering Trevor Noah’s World Cup commentary about FIFA corruption and U.S. government interference, noting Noah’s live streams draw about 250,000 views. He recaps Dave Chappelle’s July 4 CNN appearance with Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen, where Chappelle answers a question about being proud to be American by praising his “countrymen.” The main story is the 25th anniversary of The Office (UK): a BBC special reunites Mackenzie Crook and Martin Freeman, while Ricky Gervais marks the anniversary on YouTube with 25 David Brent moments and fan Q&As; Freeman disputes Gervais and Stephen Merchant’s claims the show was entirely scripted, describing it as “loose.” A David Brent bust is unveiled at a Premier Inn in Slough. The episode also covers Adam Sandler officiating Taylor Swift’s wedding and being spotted for ice cream and basketball, Amy Schumer joking online about not being invited, low view counts for some YouTube late-night shows, and Will Arnett describing Madonna doing 40 minutes of standup. 00:26 Trevor Noah's World Cup Rant01:39 Chappelle on Free Speech03:08 Office UK Anniversary Special04:02 Gervais YouTube Brent Bits05:33 Freeman Improv Debate06:56 David Brent Statue Reveal08:42 Sandler Swift Wedding Buzz09:51 Sandler Nantucket Basketball11:03 Schumer Wedding Trolls12:07 YouTube Late Night View Counts13:04 Madonna Standup Story 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 with Johnny Mac is a daily podcast covering comedians, stand-up comedy, late night television, and the comedy industry. New episodes every morning. Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Part of the Caloroga Shark Media network.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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