Daily Comedy News with Johnny Mac - a daily briefing on comedians, and the comedy industry

Johnny Mac dives into Billboard.com's list of the 25 best stand-up comedians of the 21st century. Reacting to the list for the first time, Mack discusses the rankings and shares his candid thoughts on each comedian featured from positions 25 to 16.  00:51 Meet the Expert Panel 02:27 Billboard's Ranking Process 03:01 Reacting to the List: 25 to 16 08:40 Final Thoughts and Speculations   Become a su...

John provides a humorous review of Deadline's list of the top 14 comedic performers who achieved significant professional growth in 2025. Highlighting names such as Max Amini, Leanne Morgan, and Josh Johnson, Johnny offers his candid commentary and surprise at the list, especially for lesser-known performers like Amini. Additionally, he discusses the Boston Globe's ranking of the top 10 network si...

Johnny Mac presents the latest updates in the comedy world. Stephen Colbert denied any plans to run for president in 2028, stressing he should not run but leaving a slight opening for public service post his late-night show. Dave Chappelle faced backlash over his participation in the Riyadh Comedy Festival due to censorship agreements and the Saudi regime's treatment of LGBTQ+ individuals. Shane G...

Johnny Mac eviews the second part of Variety's list of the 100 best comedy movies of all time, covering titles ranked from 49 to 1. Johnny presents his thoughts on each film, providing humorous and critical insights while questioning some rankings, such as 'Airplane!' being placed lower than expected. Highlights include classic films like 'Mrs. Doubtfire,' 'Monty Python and the Holy Grail,' 'Bride...

Johnny Mac delves into Variety's list of the 100 greatest comedy movies ever made. Without prior judgment, Johnny provides his reactions to the first half of the list, starting from number 100 through number 50. Some highlights and notable entries include 'Wayne's World' at 99, 'Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy' at 88, 'Airplane!' at 62, and 'The Waterboy' at 50.   Become a supporter of this...

Johnny Mac delivers the latest in comedy news, covering Dave Chappelle's fleeting buzz, Jimmy Kimmel's quirky Christmas message, and Bowen Yang's exit from SNL. The script highlights Amy Schumer's reflections on friendship post-October 7th, Gabe Iglesias' benefit show, and a funny campaign where Stavros Halas disdainfully plays a mob Santa for Patreon. Also discussed are rising conservative jokes...

Johnny Mac's 'Daily Comedy News' dives into Billboard's top 10 comedy tours of 2025, highlighting the achievements of comedians like Nate Brize, Kevin Hart, Nikki Glaser, and more. Nikki Glaser earns a spot as the only woman in the top 10, while Weird Al Yankovic and Matt Rife also make notable appearances. The episode also includes a playful segment about Bert Kreischer's supposed parking habits,...

Johnny Mac discusses Dave Chappelle's unexpected Netflix special, giving it a strong review and comparing it to other top comedy specials of the year. He reflects on Chappelle's performance and the unusual release strategy. The episode also covers Bowen Yang's emotional departure from Saturday Night Live and speculates on his future career moves. Additionally, there's a brief mention of a physical...

In this episode of 'Daily Comedy News 2025 Unwrapped,' Johnny Mac humorously reviews the most mentioned comedians and comedy trends of the year. The AI-generated data reveals Bill Burr as the most mentioned comedian with 135 mentions, followed by John Mulaney and Shane Gillis. SNL dominated the discussion of shows with 227 mentions. According to the data, podcasts were the most frequently mentione...

Johnny Mac delivers the latest in comedy news, covering the tearful revelations at Rob Reiner's memorial, Amy Schumer's looming divorce with Chris Fisher, Bowen Yang's sudden departure from SNL, and Pete Davidson welcoming a baby girl. Also, Tom Cruise teases his upcoming comedy 'Digger,' while Jimmy Kimmel reflects on a challenging year. The episode wraps up discussing the state of HBO's comedy s...

Bert Kriesicher's hosting gig on CBS's New Year's Eve Nashville Big Bash alongside Hardy and Halle Bailey. Tom Segura's new Netflix special, 'Teacher,' will be released on Christmas Eve. Additionally, Segura is opening a bakery in Austin. Kumail Nanjiani's comedy special 'Night Thoughts' debuts on Hulu amid confusion over his comedic persona shift. Amy Schumer's Instagram activity fuels more gossi...

Johnny Mac delivers daily comedy news, discussing a secret feud between Amy Schumer and Nikki Glaser, and Schumer’s controversial prenup jokes. Anthony Jeselnik talks about his break from podcasting, while Jerry Seinfeld and Sacha Baron Cohen express sorrow over a tragedy in Sydney. The podcast also covers Ralphie May's tribute clips, Diane Morgan's philanthropic efforts, Kumail Nanjiani's new com...

The holiday party at Conan O'Brien's house got dark. Rob Reiner's son, Nick, reportedly caused disturbances at the event, leading to a heated argument with his father. Later, Rob and his wife Michelle were tragically murdered, leaving Conan haunted by what he perceived as missed warning signs. Several Hollywood figures, including Bill Hader, expressed their sorrow and shock. Tributes from friends...

Johnny Mac presents today's Daily Comedy News, highlighting Mark Normand seeming overly eager to impress Jerry Seinfeld, comedians' debated views on marriage, Amy Schumer's surprising Instagram divorce announcement, and her recent Brooklyn townhouse sale. Robbie Hoffman's impressive special, Jimmy Carr's contentious performance in Riyadh, and his views on freedom of speech are discussed. Anthony J...

Late NIght reacted to the death of Rob Reiner.  Jimmy Kimmel was quite pointed about the President's comments. 00:14 Seinfeld's Connection to Rob Reiner 00:52 Rob Reiner's Influence on Seinfeld's Success 05:08 Late Night Hosts React to Rob Reiner's Death 08:58 Rob Reiner's Legacy and Contributions 10:20 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podc...

Cracked reminds us Rob Reiner changed comedy forever. Sarah Sherman's special gets mixed reviews. Robby Hoffman's special is one of the best of the year...might be #2! Anthony Jeselnik's take on Bill Burr's controversial year, including reactions to Burr's involvement in the Riyadh Comedy Festival. Sketchfest announcements highlight performances by Bob Odenkirk and other notable comedians. Michell...

John comments on  the tragic deaths of esteemed director Rob Reiner and his wife, Michelle, found stabbed in their Brentwood, California home. Rob Reiner was renowned for directing classics like 'The Princess Bride' and 'When Harry Met Sally,' while also being an active political figure. Tributes from celebrities like Ben Stiller, Jamie Lee Curtis, and Barack Obama pour in, highlighting Rob and Mi...

Johnny Mac delivers the latest in comedy news, highlighting Jordan Klepper's Comedy Central special examining if Donald Trump deserves a Nobel Peace Prize and his adventures in Mississippi, Oregon, and Norway. The script also covers Theo Von's Bible studies with Morgan Wallen, and the opening of Chichi Baba Italian bakery in Austin. Patton Oswalt praises Maria Bamford's comedic originality while S...

From Riyadh to his worst special. did Bill Burr have the Worst Year In Comedy? Johnny Mac shares his reflections on the best and worst comedy events and standup specials of the year. He highlights Conan O'Brien's Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize for American Humor on Netflix as the top comedy event, praises Shane Gillis' SB monologue, and enjoys series like 'Last One Laughing' and 'Tires' on Netfli...

Johnny Mac shares his list of the top 25 stand-up specials of the year.  Topping the list is Mark Maron's 'Panicked' on HBO Max, followed by Kevin Hart's 'Acting My Age' on Netflix, and Matt Rife's 'Unwrapped'. The episode also covers Jim Jeffries, Justin Willman, Gianmarco Soresi, Mo Amer, and more, categorizing them into top, middle, and borderline tiers. Note,the list is missing five notable la...

Johnny Mac delivers the latest in comedy news, teasingg tomorrow's rundown of the top 25 stand-up specials of the year, excluding five major upcoming releases. Highlights from late-night shows include Stephen Colbert's tropical weather wish, Jimmy Fallon's edgy Trump joke, and Jimmy Kimmel's airport workout suggestion. Sarah Sherman's unique comedy special premieres on HBO, featuring her provocati...

 David Letterman appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live.  Andy Dick was found unresponsive in Hollywood, suspected of overdosing. Taylor Tomlinson canceled her tour due to ongoing illness, while Sarah Sherman and Michelle Wolf discussed their latest works and career challenges. Mike Epps announced a new Netflix special, and Nikki Glaser joined the cast of 'The Fifth Wheel' with Kim Kardashian. Anthony Jese...

Johnny Mackdelivers the Daily Comedy News with highlights from a night at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center featuring Conan O'Brien and Stephen Colbert discussing the end of Colbert's show. Conan offers optimistic thoughts on the future of comedy. Jimmy Kimmel comments on hosting controversies and confirms his show's renewal. ABC lifts Hulu embargo, good news for Scrubs fans. Bill Lawrence's n...

Johnny Mac delivers his daily comedy news, kicking off with updates about the 83rd Golden Globe ceremony, hosted by Nikki Glaser, and highlighting comedy nominations including Bill Maher, Kevin Hart, and Sarah Silverman. He debates the merits of their performances, leaning towards Kevin Hart as his top pick despite artistic admiration for Silverman. Mac also touches upon TV series nominations, exp...

Johnny Mac announces the 16 Comedians who will be part of Comedy Survivor, coming in January to the Daily Comedy News Podcast Group. Out Joke, Out Bit, Outlast.  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...