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

As the show celebrates its 7th annoversary. Johnny Mac brings the latest from the world of comedy, starting with the cancellation of Tony Hinchcliffe's WWE late-night event. He discusses David Letterman's remarks on Colbert Gate and Jay Leno's balanced political humor. The episode also covers Chris Rock's mystery set, and Dusty Slay's new Netflix special But most importantly, the greatest Adam San...

In this episode, Johnny Mac discusses various comedy-related highlights, starting with Chris Rock’s surprise performance at the Laugh Factory, which earned him a standing ovation. Bobby Lee shares an anecdote from filming 'The Wrong Missy' with Adam Sandler. Tim Dillon’s podcast comments on Jeffrey Epstein raise intrigue, while Gianmarco Soresii talks about the importance of crowd work. Pete David...

Festival's highlights are covered, along with Daniel Tosh's Kansas City dining experiences. Lastly, Dave Thomas recounts his harrowing trip to Ukraine to support the Ukrainian Freedom Fund, illustrating the human side of war and the resilience of Ukrainian people.  00:12 Marc Maron Reflects on WTF Podcast 02:33 Adam Sandler Movie Sequels 03:35 Monty Python Reunion Possibilities 04:26 Taylor Tomlin...

Johnny Mac delivers the latest comedy news from the Montreal Just for Laughs Comedy Festival. He covers various late-night highlights, including jokes from Jimmy Fallon and Seth Meyers about Trump and Epstein. Jenna Friedman discusses her thoughts on the sudden cancellation of Colbert's show, and Matt Rife celebrates selling out shows at Madison Square Garden. Additionally, Mac reviews Nikki Glase...

Johnny Mac reviews the New Faces Two comedy showcase, highlighting standout performances by Max Eddie, Catherine Blanfield, and Vittorio Angeloni. He also discusses Nish Kumar's views on Trump and comedy, the ongoing Montreal Comedy Festival events, and the Rise Comedy Festival in Denver. Lastly, Johnny touches on the release of 'Happy Gilmore 2' and previews a pet-friendly comedy fundraiser in Ma...

Johnny Mac reports from the New Faces event in Montreal, highlighting performances from various comedians including Alistair Ogden, Maggie Crane, and Bruce Gray. The episode also discusses festival happenings, including upcoming shows and the usual bustling atmosphere in Montreal. Significant awards and presentations are mentioned, featuring Ryan Reynolds, Roy Wood Jr., and rising stars like Hanna...

Johnny Mac covers the latest in the comedy scene, starting with Gabriel Iglesias' stand-up special topping Netflix's viewership report for early 2025. Other comedians like Nate Bargatze, Andrew Schultz, and Bert Kreischer also make significant appearances on the list. The show also touches on a variety of comedy news, including reflections on Conan O'Brien's interactions with Donald Trump and a de...

Johnny Mac covers Stephen Colbert's satirical response to Donald Trump and the unexpected cancellation of 'The Late Show.' Colbert joked about his newfound freedom to be open about his opinions, especially about Trump, now that the show is ending. He raised questions about the financial rationale behind CBS's decision, despite 'The Late Show' being number one in ratings. The episode also features...

Colbert/Stewart/Letterman stuff will be handled in a bonus epsiode midday. Johnny Mac delivers today's comedy news discussing Theo Von public challenge to Vice President JD Vance over the Jeffrey Epstein files, and Marc Maron's long-standing rivalry with Jon Stewart. The segment also highlights Variety's '10 Comics to Watch,' featuring up-and-coming talents such as Mary Beth Barone, and Robbie Hof...

This bonus epsiode covers Rob Schneider's scathing Fox News op-ed calling Colbert's show "wafer thin Democratic propaganda." John Oliver's reaction Could this be the best thing that ever happened to Colbert's career? Should the Democrats recruit him for that open South Carolina Senate seat? And what does Jon Stewart—Colbert's friend, manager-mate, and executive producer—have to say about it all? G...

In today's episode of Daily Comedy News, Johnny Mac highlights major developments in the comedy world, including Nate Bargatze's new distribution deal with 800 Pound Gorilla. Bill Burr shares candid jokes about immigrants, Donald Trump, and Jeff Bezos from his recent Abu Dhabi show. Adam Sandler talks about the joy of working with his daughters, and John Mulaney's upcoming appearance at the Texas...

In this bonus episode of Daily Comedy News, host Johnny Mac discusses recent events surrounding the late-night TV landscape, focusing on the cancellation of 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.' Mac recaps key developments from Friday through Sunday, including reactions to Shane Gillis at the ESPYs and analysis of Colbert's departure. The episode explores insights from articles in The Guardian, Th...

Johnny Mac covers Katt Williams' basketball anecdotes, Tom Segura's "controversial" statement about FSU's championship, Roy Wood Jr.'s baseball memories and thoughts on the Hall of Fame, and a Weird Al concert recap. Additional highlights include Gabe Iglesias receiving a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Leanne Morgan's new sitcom, Cameron Diaz's return to comedy in 'Bad Day,' and a review of t...

In this Saturday afternoon bonus episode, Johnny Mac discusses the latest developments surrounding Stephen Colbert and the potential impact on late-night TV. He reflects on the recent cancellation ripple effects potentially caused by Taylor Tomlinson stepping away (I AM NOT BLAMING TAYLOR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!) and how CBS might be reconsidering their late-night strategy. The episode includes behind-th...

Johnny Mac recaps the best late-night jokes of the week, focusing on topics like the Epstein files, MAGA hat burning, and nudist events. Comedians such as Jimmy Fallon, Seth Meyers, and Jordan Klepper deliver punchlines on current events and odd happenings. Interview highlights include Marc Maron discussing his HBO special and anxiety, Taylor Tomlinson reflecting on the perils of being a woman com...

The Controversial Cancellation of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert In this Friday afternoon bonus edition of Daily Comedy News, hosted by Johnny Mac, the focus is entirely on the recent cancellation of 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.' The episode delves into reactions from various personalities, including former President Donald Trump, the Writer's Guild of America, and notable celebrities....

Note - the Colbert news was deal with in a bonus episode last night, check your feed. Johnny Mac reviews Shane Gillis' recent monologue at the ESPYs, noting mixed reactions and comparing his comedic style to legends like Johnny Carson .  Additionally, the episode delves into Pete Davidson's new developments, Adam Sandler's upcoming projects, and various comedy events including the Great Comedy Out...

In this impromptu bonus episode of Daily Comedy News, host Johnny Mac discusses the surprising announcement of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert coming to an end in May 2026. The news, shared by Colbert himself during Thursday evening's taping, has taken the industry by surprise, especially given the show's high ratings. The cancellation is described as a financial decision unrelated to the show'...

Jim Gaffigan announces a whiskey-focused stand-up set to be filmed in Louisville in October. Shane Gillis reflects on hosting the ESPYs and meeting sports stars. Patton Oswalt releases an audio-only special, 'Black Coffee and Ice Water.' Ronnie Chieng and Hasan Minhaj team up for a tour titled 'Hasan Hates Ronnie, Ronnie Hates Hasan.' Sarah Sherman records her first comedy special, and Ron White a...

Johnny Mac discusses a slew of recent comedy news including the New York Comedy Festival featuring Louis CK's return, the announcement of the Riyadh Comedy Festival with big names like Kevin Hart and Pete Davidson, and the start of the Montreal Comedy Festival. He also delves into the Emmy nominations highlighting categories and his favorites, and mentions Shane Gillis hosting the ESPYs. Other top...

Johnny Mac covers a wide range of topics, starting with Shane Gillis making headlines ahead of hosting the ESPYs and commenting on the Epstein files. Political satire is also a hot topic with Rosie O'Donnell and Donald Trump exchanging heated remarks on social media.  Johnny also shares stories from Bill Burr's London comedy show featuring a surprise appearance by The Pretenders, and a recap of th...

Today's news includes Marc Maron's upcoming HBO special 'Panicked,' Andrew Schulz's political commentary, and the revival of the TV series 'Scrubs' with original and new cast members. Additionally, Larry David's forthcoming sketch comedy about American history, produced by the Obamas, is announced. John also touches on the release date for 'The Office' spinoff 'The Paper,' and includes a light-hea...

Danny DeVito and Charlie Day discussed their work on Season 17 of 'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia,' including how DeVito joined the show. Taylor Tomlinson opens up about her career and personal struggles, including growing up in a religious family and coming out as bisexual. Andy Samberg shares insights into the upcoming 'The Naked Gun' reboot, directed by Akiva Schaeffer, and expresses his exc...

Nate Bargatze is attached to a new movie project 'Fantasy Camp', Roy Wood Jr.'s interview about his love for baseball, and Kumail Nanjiani's return to stand-up comedy. The show also highlights the Asian American-focused comedy event Belly Laughs and its impressive lineup. Additionally, there's an off-Broadway play centered on SNL's early days and a unique SNL-themed Lego set.  Get the show without...

Bill Burr's thoughts on AI music projects. We also discuss Sarah Sherman starring in the new Netflix film 'Roommates,' and the newly announced HBO Max Big Bang Theory spinoff, 'Stuart Fails to Save the Universe.' An amusing story involving Kamala Harris' confusing interview about bacon as a spice is also covered 00:17 Late Night Jokes Recap 01:51 Bill Burr's Rant on AI Music 02:48 Upcoming Netflix...