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

John discusses the recent ratings surge of Jimmy Kimmel’s show and its impact, despite being preempted in many US households. The episode delves into Kimmel's jokes targeting former President Trump and responses from political figures like JD Vance. It highlights the controversy surrounding the FCC and its perceived government pressure on Kimmel. 00:41 Jimmy Kimmel's Recent Viewership 01:20 Kimmel...

Gianmarco Soresi waited five minutes in Zoom purgatory to talk to John about Gianmarco's latest special, 'Thief of Joy,' which is available on YouTube. Soresi discusses the technical difficulties experienced during the setup of the interview and the decision-making process behind releasing his special on YouTube instead of other platforms. He explains how this choice allows him full control over t...

Andrew Santino jokes that Bill Burr is “a lunatic” who wants to battle audiences.  You'll be able to catch Santino and Burr at the Riyadh Comedy Festival this weekend! Mark Maron and Sarah Silverman square off on Celebrity Millionaire. Sebastian Maniscalco drops in on his own impersonator contest. Matt Rife rages at Delta. Plus: Joe List’s new documentary, Caleb Hearon on truth in comedy, James Au...

Friend of the Show Jason Zinoman returns to discuss Jimmy Kimmel, Late Night, and the upcoming Riyadh Comedy Festival which includes performers Dave Chappelle, Louis CK, Bill Burr and many other famous names. Jason is a critic at large for the New York Times where he writes about comedy. This was recorded on Tuesday before Kimmel aired.  There will be a Kimmel bonus in the feed today (not sure whe...

In an 18-minute monologue, Jimmy Kimmel addressed his recent suspension, expressing gratitude to those who supported him and defending his right to free speech. He thanked his late-night peers, conservative figures, and international hosts for their support. Kimmel clarified that his previous controversial comments were not intended to make light of a serious incident. He criticized the FCC's stan...

 Andrew Santino says comics are done begging Hollywood for approval. Gianmarco Soresi talks about his writing process and audition fails. Cristella Alonzo teases a new series. Chris Fleming roasts his fans. JC Penney gets into the comedy game. Plus: Kevin Hart hits Australia, Shane Gillis meets a crypto bro, and more. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comed...

Jimmy Kimmel's return to late-night television tonigh.  A look at the intense negotiations with top Disney executives, leading to a last-minute agreement. Hollywood's reactions were mixed, with some calling it a 'pseudo suspension.' The podcast quotes other late-night hosts like John Stewart and Stephen Colbert, who commented on the situation. The episode also references historical late-night TV c...

Mark Malkoff, host of the Inside Late Night podcast and the Carson podcast, has a new book Love Johnny Carson , and given the news cycle it seemed a great time to catch up with him. Note we taped this on Monday afternoon before we learned Kimmel was back tongiht, but that really only affects like two sentences in this hour plus episode. The normal Tuesday episode is earlier in the feed. Johnny Mac...

Christella Alonzo closes her comedy trilogy with Upper Classy . Bert Kreischer stars in a new film Homecoming , Adam Sandler tours Syracuse, and Scrubs revival updates. Plus: The Paper heads to NBC, Matt Berry and Natasha Lyonne launch a spy comedy, and a Friends café opens in Times Square. There will be a bonus episode with Mark Malkoff of Inside Late Night and the Carson Podcast at noon eastern...

Disney announced that after "thoughtful conversations" Jimmy Kimmel Live (with Jimmy Kimmel) will return on Tuesday. Breaking news... There was another bonus episode and the normal Monday epsiode earleir today in the feed. 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 . D...

In this bonus episode, Johnny Macc discusses President Trump's appearance on Fox Sunday briefing and his negative comments about late-night hosts Jimmy Kimmel, Jimmy Fallon, and Stephen Colbert. Trump criticizes their talent and ratings, mentioning that Colbert has been canceled. The episode also covers Trump's participation in Charlie Kirk's memorial service, where he condemned those who reacted...

A massive comedy lineup — including Dave Chappelle, Bill Burr, Andrew Santino, Pete Davidson, Zarna Garg, Louis CK, Jessica Kirson and many more — is heading to the first Riyadh Comedy Festival. Gianmarco Soresi’s new special is packed with sharp jokes and tight writing. Michael Che recalls a backstage moment with Kanye West. Plus: Jimmy Fallon tops the trust rankings, why Steve Harvey retired fro...

In this Sunday bonus episode, Johnny Mac addresses the ongoing controversy surrounding Jimmy Kimmel and the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC), which is receiving numerous complaints about pulling Kimmel's show. Mac points out the implications of boycotting ABC-owned properties, such as Disney, Hulu, ESPN, and more. He explores Jimmy Kimmel's unique path from radio to late-night TV, compare...

This is the regular Sunday mornign episode.  There will be a Kimmel related episode around noon eastern.  There was a Kimmel related bonus episode yesterday afternon. Today...meatier than the rundown makes it seem.... Tim Dillon's Controversy and Comedy Festival Firing Joe Rogan's Political Views and Podcast Highlights The Role of Comedy in Politics Adam Sandler's Stand-Up Review Football Talk and...

In this Saturday afternoon bonus episode,President Trump criticized David Letterman on Truth Social, prompting a defense of Letterman's legacy by Johnny Mac. David Letterman had commented on authoritarianism and the state of media, earlier in the week, let's listen. Trump's Comments on David Letterman David Letterman's Response Jimmy Kimmel's Curent Situation Reactions from Media and Public Figure...

It’s a Saturday palate cleanser on Daily Comedy News as Johnny Mac dives into the Muppets’ big 50th anniversary special, previews SNL’s first three hosts of season 51, and breaks down Jimmy Fallon’s Ford-filled late-night experiment. Plus: Gianmarco Soresi’s new special, Eric Idle’s health scare, and why even Charlie Kirk would want that South Park episoide to air. This is the normal Saturday morn...

John discusses the fallout from Jimmy Kimmel's recent controversy. He shares insights from Adam Corolla's interactions with Kimmel and reactions from various sources, including staffers at Kimmel's show and other celebrities. As the situation escalates, speculations about Kimmel's potential return and possible replacements run high. Additionally, the episode covers reactions from Stephen Colbert,...

Johnny Mac provides comprehensive coverage of late-night TV reactions to Jimmy Kimmel being pulled off the air by ABC due to pressure from the Trump administration. The episode features edited clips from Jon Stewart, Stephen Colbert, Seth Meyers, Greg Gutfeld, David Letterman, Jay Leno, and Jimmy Fallon, each sharing their perspectives on the incident. The discussion touches on themes of free spee...

This is the normal episode for Friday morning, it does not contain any Kimmel content because it had already been recorded to accomodate my schedule. FOR JIMMY KIMMEL CONTENT there were two bonus episodes yesteray afternoon, and I will be back later today with another Kimmel Only bonus epsiode, and plan on doing Kimmel Content through the weekend. David Letterman reflects on the lessons from his f...

Johnny Mac joins Mike Chisholm from the Letterman Podcast for an in-depth discussion about the recent controversy surrounding Jimmy Kimmel. The episode clarifies the episode lineup for the week and dives into the details of the Kimmel story, discussing FCC regulations, broadcast standards, and the implications of free speech. They also examine the public and governmental reactions, the potential f...

ABC has pulled Jimmy Kimmel Live “indefinitely” following backlash over the comedian’s comments about the death of Charlie Kirk. In this breaking bonus episode of Daily Comedy News, Johnny Mac unpacks the chaos surrounding Kimmel’s suspension — from Trump’s celebratory Truth Social post to the FCC’s ominous statements and Sinclair’s list of demands. Is this a ratings issue, political retaliation,...

This episode was recorded prior to the news of Jimmy Kimmel being pulled by ABC.  That story was covered in a bonus episode, which is the prior episode in this feed. Andrew Santino confirms Dave is officially canceled. Gina Yashere sparks outrage over her comments on Charlie Kirk’s death. Vulture unveils its 2025 “Comedians You Should Know” list. Ricky Gervais deletes old tweets amid Emmy backlash...

In this emergency episode, Johnny Mac discusses Jummy Kimmel's show being pulled by ABC!!!!! Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night monologue sparked major backlash this week after comments he made about the political right’s reaction to Charlie Kirk’s death. What started as a joke on Jimmy Kimmel Live! quickly escalated into a national controversy, with Nexstar pulling the show from its ABC affiliates and Dis...

Andrew Santino says Travis Kelce told him about the Taylor Swift proposal months ago. Jay Leno shares touching stories about caring for his wife with dementia. Ricky Gervais will voice a lazy cartoon cat in Netflix’s Alley Katz. Plus: Stavros Halkias on masculinity, Marc Maron and Sarah Silverman face off for tigers, Wanda Sykes talks parenting, Fallon stays through 2028, and Michael Palin escapes...

The Emmy fallout continues as Nate Bargatze’s hosting is blasted by critics, comics, and writers. Stephen Colbert delivers an emotional speech. John Oliver drops an F-bomb on Nate. Meanwhile, Tim Dillon reveals he’s being paid $315K for a Saudi comedy gig — and Chappelle, Burr, and Hart are set to join. Plus: SNL cast updates, Bowen Yang stays, Ben Kaner’s debut, Craig Ferguson’s new special Becom...