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

Topics include Jon Stewart at the New York Comedy Festival discussing Mayor Elect Zoran Momdani, Taylor Tomlinson's upcoming special at Fountain Street Church, Matt Rife's Netflix special 'Unwrapped' and criticism f, Brett Goldstein's new Amazon Prime series 'Escorted,' and Mike Tyson's standup special.  Additional updates cover new Netflix specials from Mary Beth Barone, Mindy Kaling's Hulu comed...

Johnny Mac discusses Eddie Murphy's aversion to funerals despite paying for several, including for Buckwheat,  Redd Foxx and Rick James. The host also critiques Sebastian Maniscalco's latest trailer, labeling it as hacky and graceless. Gossip Corner highlights Nikki Glaser's awkward SNL appearance, suggesting she might have bombed, supported by Johnny's own DVR review. Shane Gillis' controversial...

Johnny Mac returns from a weekend in LA with updates on major comedy events. He discusses Nikki Glaser's polarizing Saturday Night Live monologue and mixed reactions, offering his own critical take on its delivery and content. Johnny also highlights standout sketches and details from the SNL episode, including Pete Davidson's segment. He critiques the recent Grammy nominations for Best Comedy Albu...

 Johnny Mac recaps Nikki Glaser's recent appearance on Seth Meyers and her upcoming SNL monologue. John Mulaney offers tips for first-time LA visitors and reflects on his time in New York. Stephen Colbert discusses his journey from the Colbert Report to The Late Show and the impending end of his show. Adam Sandler is praised for his dramatic role in Uncut Gems and critiques his past films. The Moo...

Johnny Mac's daily comedy news covers John Mulaney's surprising appearance at Donald Trump's Supreme Court tariff war hearing.   Nikki Glaser hosted SNL.  Jim Gaffigan discusses his tours on social media, while David Cross criticizes Dave Chappelle's cancel culture comments. Stavos Halkias shares relationship insights with GQ, emphasizing humor. Gary Gulman reflects on his comedy journey and the c...

The impact of performing at the Riyadh Comedy Festival on careers is humorously discussed with reference to Sebastian Maniscalco. Maniscalco's interview with Forbes covers topics ranging from his Italian upbringing and love for wine and cooking to his approach to comedy and recent travels. Additionally, Kenan Thompson shares his travel habits and reflections, while Kathy Griffin talks about her ne...

Johnny Mac Nikki Glaser's appearance on Seth Meyers' show and upcoming SNL hosting gig. He shares John Malaney's travel hacks and impressions, Jim Gaffigan's new tour, and Leslie Jones' thoughts on Tony Hinchcliffe. David Cross talks about his pessimism and optimism about the future and comments on Joe Rogan. Comedy Stock Market predictions feature buys for Eddie Murphy and John Stewart, sales for...

The focus is on the back-and-forth between Jimmy Kimmel and various critics including Erica Kirk, widow of Charlie Kirk, and media personalities like Jesse Waters and Bill Maher. The controversy stems from a Trump joke by Kimmel, with Mac emphasizing it's a Trump joke rather than a comment on Charlie Kirk's murder. Mac also covers Jon Stewart's return to The Daily Show, Seth Meyers' ongoing feud w...

GQ talked with Stephen Colbert about his  surprise at the cancellation of his show by CBS, despite its success. Colbert discusses the situation's financial and reputational implications and his experience and relationship with CBS. Other topics include Theo Von's concerns over Department of Homeland Security's misused video, Leslie Jones's contentious interaction with a director during SNL's 50th...

Johnny Mac urges listeners to vote on Election Day while covering various topics in the comedy world. He discusses Hari Kondabolu's endorsement in the New York City mayoral race, highlights from the latest SNL episode featuring Shane Gillis and James Austin Johnson, and controversies involving Michael Che and Joe Rogan. The episode also touches on Jon Stewart's views on social media, Trump's comme...

A sighting of Sydney Sweeney and Scooter Braun at The Laugh Factory where they attended Matt Rife's show. The performances included jokes about various topics such as relationships, Euphoria, and political humor. Wanda Sykes discusses cancel culture and the Riyadh Comedy Festival, and Johnny Mac covers recent late-night TV ratings, highlighting Stephen Colbert's viewership success. Additionally, u...

Despite many of his fans and peers making Marge Simpson Face at him,  Bill Burr's reflects on his experience at the Riyad Comedy Festival and his critics, Marc Maron's insights into his time in morning radio, and updates on Netflix's podcast additions. The segment also touches on comedian Stavros Halkias's potential career moves and Jay Leno's decision to avoid buying Ferraris due to dealership pr...

Ray Romano's new role in Netflix's 'Running Point' replacing Robert Townsend. Johnny shares skepticism about Romano's need for the gig given his 'Everybody Loves Raymond' success. He discusses comedian Stavos and his views on cultural and political commentary, noting the broken state of journalism and the need for more left-leaning cultural voices. The show also covers Marcello Hernandez's perform...

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Andrew Schulz criticizing Anthony Jeselnik for his focus on comedic commentary over actual jokes.  Apparently it is lame to criticize other comedians, which is pointed out by Schulz criticizing comedian Anthony Jeselnik. Johnny Mac also highlights Burt Kreischer's amusing appearance at an 18-inning Dodgers game and Jimmy Kimmel's near-cancellation due to a Monday Night Football promo. Meanwhile, W...

Shane Gillis mentioned possibly taking a break from comedy on Matt and Sheen's Secret Podcast. David Cross talks to Vanity Fair about his views on comedians performing at the Riyadh Comedy Festival. Stavros Halkias theorizes about anti-incel content on his podcast. Joe Rogan speculates on Michael Jackson's romantic songs and songwriting. Andrew Schultz performs in Abu Dhabi and discusses the indep...

Johnny Mac highlights Jon Stewart's appearance at the New Yorker Festival where he discusses comics at the Riyadh Comedy Festival, his views on integrity in comedy, and societal issues under Trump’s administration. John Oliver criticizes Trump’s controversial actions, including military strikes and financial mismanagement. Vanity Fair interviews David Cross on Kimmel Gate. Johnny also touches on t...

 Johnny Mac covers a range of topics, starting with Roy Wood Jr.'s take on making humor out of bleak politics and Joe Rogan's controversial suggestion that Trump should run for California governor in 2030. Leslie Jones discusses the changing landscape for female comedians and the need for more diversity in late-night TV. Tiffany Haddish's new docuseries exploring Africa is announced, and Sebastian...

Johnny Mac discusses Jay Leno's involvement as Grand Marshal at the Harley Davidson Love Ride to raise money for charity, and a whimsical AI video involving the President. Johnny also talks about Jim Gaffigan's bourbon ventures and his touring experiences, emphasizing his distaste for offending anyone. Michelle Wolf shares her aspirations for performing and writing, while Iliza Schlesinger's invol...

The main topic is an article from Garden and Gun about Jim Gaffigan's new bourbon brand, Father Time Bourbon. Jim discusses how he got into bourbon during the pandemic and his hands-on approach to creating quality bourbon blends. The script also covers various celebrity-owned spirits, including Adam Corolla's Mangria, Dan Aykroyd's Crystal Head Vodka, and Guy Fieri and Sammy Hagar’s tequila. In ad...

On today's episode of Daily Comedy News, Johnny Mack shares some late-night jokes about the East Wing of the White House. The episode features  Jimmy Kimmel discussing his unexpected rise to his talk show andhow Jon Stewart should have gotten the show. Johnny also critiques Netflix's categorization of Adam Sandler's new film, 'j Kelly,' in the comedy category, and comments on the good and bad aspe...

Johnny Mac discusses the challenges comedians face in today's political climate. Ben Stiller emphasizes the importance of comedians speaking truth to power despite risks. Andrew Schulz's conversation with Joe Rogan about politicians on podcasts, land acknowledgments, and Kamala Harris is highlighted. The decline in Disney Plus subscriptions and public reactions to political issues are also covered...

Johnny Mac decides to keep politics out oft he show today! He delves into a controversy surrounding the Golden Globes, explaining how Penske Media's ownership of various entities involved raises questions of impartiality. Johnny also highlights interviews with comedians Dane Cook and Gianmarco Soresi, discussing their careers and perspectives on comedy. Additionally, Katt Williams's tour announcem...

An insider's take on Jerry Seinfeld's recent struggles with his comedy, reactions to Colin Jost's controversial joke on SNL, and updates on ongoing and upcoming comedy shows. The podcast also touches on Joe Rogan's political comments, Gavin Newsom's attempts to engage with Rogan, and Pete Davidson's luxurious date with his pregnant girlfriend. Additionally, recent developments in long-running TV s...

Joe Rogan's frustration over political issues, Gianmarco Soresi's views on edgy comedy, and Marc Maron's documentary 'Anxiety Club'. It includes Chris Rock's admiration for Ben Stiller, Sebastian Maniscalco's experiences at the Riyadh Comedy Festival, and Kathy Griffin's recent struggles and party incident. The show also covers Conan O'Brien's 1500-episode run on TBS, Johnny Carson's iconic curtai...