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

Johnny Mac shares Pete Davidson's perspective on dating in the social media age and highlights Nikki Glaser's decision to omit a controversial joke about Caitlyn Jenner. The episode also covers Josh Johnson's rising success and his contributions to the Daily Show, Sarah Silverman's reflections on her past comedy, and Bowen Yang's stance on SNL censorship. Additional discussions include Tom Papa's...

Johnny Mac dives into the leaked footage from the WrestleMania Roast, highlighting performances by Paul Heyman and Triple H. He also discusses John Mulaney's successful show with Conan O'Brien, Pete Davidson's tattoo removal process, and his ongoing ferry project with Colin Jost. Additionally, there's coverage of Brett Goldstein's new HBO special, a segment on W. Kamau Bell's charitable efforts, B...

In today's poolside comedy news, Johnny Mac highlights Brett Goldstein's HBO special airing tonight, discussing Brett's background as a comedian and writer, and his surprise at audience reception on his recent tour. Pete Davidson reflected on his time at SNL and his relationship with Lorne Michaels. Jay Leno opened up about caring for his wife diagnosed with dementia. Leslie Jones shared thoughts...

In this poolside edition of Daily Comedy News, Johnny Mac covers various topics from the comedy world. Nikki Glaser shares her worries about a Golden Globes joke and comments on the mental struggles she faces and her border concern.  John Mulaney sparks "controversy" with a joke about Gene Hackman. The episode also touches on Fortune Feimster's recent split, Katherine Ryan's allegations of sexual...

Jim Gaffigan shared a humorous story about his experience with Canadian audiences and their shift in attitude towards Americans. Tim Dillon offers political advice to Democrats, while Jimmy Carr discusses the intricacies of comedy and his respect for comedian Chris Rock. The episode also includes updates about Theo Von's profile by the New York Times, Jimmy Kimmel's upcoming season of 'Who Wants t...

Johnny Mac covers a range of topics starting with John Mulaney's new stand-up tour 'Mr. Whatever,' featuring guest appearances from John Stewart, Pete Davidson, and Martin Short. Gabe Iglesias and Jo Koy aim to break a comedy attendance world record at SoFi Stadium. David Spade's new special 'Dandelion' is announced for Amazon Prime, and Kevin Hart returns to host the BET Awards. Speculations on B...

Notes from the Roast of WrestleMania hosted by Tony Hinchcliffe where Paul Heyman and Triple H made notable appearances. Nate Bargatze's growing prominence in the comedy world is discussed, particularly his feature in the New York Times and his thoughts on authenticity in comedy. Tim Dillon shares his views on political shifts in comedy with Fox News Digital, and Johnny mentions Michael Costa's in...

 Host Johnny Mac provides updates in the comedy world, including Nate Bargatze being chosen to host the 77th Emmy Awards, highlights from the upcoming National Comedy Center's Comedy Festival featuring Jon Stewart and Bill Murray, and details about the 'Office' spinoff with Oscar Nunez. Additionally, 'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia' celebrates its 20th anniversary with its 17th season, and Rich...

Johnny Mac delves into Shane Gillis' experience at the Masters, the comedic dynamics between John Mulaney and David Letterman on Mulaney’s talk show, and Jimmy Kimmel's thoughts on the late-night TV landscape. He critiques the chaotic nature of Mulaney’s production and the awkward placement of guests, suggesting a simpler format. Highlights also include Jimmy Fallon’s new show ‘On Brand’ and Katt...

Johnny Mac interviews comedian Andy Woodhull about his new comedy album 'Beach Brain.' They discuss the intricacies of recording comedy, such as the phenomenon of 'clater' and the authenticity of audience laughter. Andy shares anecdotes about his photo shoot for the album cover, talks about the importance of audio albums in an era dominated by video specials, and touches on his experience with cle...

In today's episode of Daily Comedy News, Johnny Mac highlights several comedians currently on tour, including Sam Morril in Minneapolis and Brad Williams in San Antonio. Sam talks about his methods for creating new comedy material and his whiskey company, while Brad discusses his apolitical approach to comedy. The episode also covers an interview with Jimmy Kimmel about Donald Trump's lasting impa...

Johnny Mac discusses Kevin Spacey's revival of his House of Cards character, Frank Underwood, to promote Tim Dillon's new Netflix comedy special, 'I'm Your Mother.' Johnny places it in the top tier of 2025 comedy specials so far, and highlights other comedy news including the Just for Laughs festival, a roast at WrestleMania featuring Gabriel Iglesias, and various comedian sightings and upcoming s...

Johnny Mac delivers the latest in comedy news, celebrating Jerry Seinfeld's addition to Forbes' Billionaire List with a net worth of $1.1 billion. He discusses similarities between the Rhino's apartment in the new 'Amazing Spider-Man' comic and Jerry Seinfeld's iconic fictional apartment. There are updates on Tim Dillon's and John Mulaney's comedy specials on Netflix, with fierce competition in th...

Johnny Mac discusses Tim Dillon's new Netflix special, 'I Am Your Mother,' including a clip from the show and his thoughts on the improved audio quality. He then critiques a press release from L'Oreal about Nikki Glaser, questioning the 'Queen of Comedy' title given to her. The episode also covers Dave Chappelle's involvement in Toronto's Departure Festival, Conan O'Brien's upcoming travel show ep...

Johnny Mac discusses Tim Heidcker's new Tony Hinchcliffe parody show 'Kill Timmy' and reflects on Ecker's past Rogan parody. The segment also covers various controversies surrounding Tony Hinchcliffe, including a WWE Raw joke about wrestler Big E and Hinchcliffe's infamous stand-up performance at MSG. Additional comedy news includes Anthony Anderson calling out Kevin Hart for stealing prank credit...

On this slow news Sunday, Johnny Mac covers Jay Leno's new law aimed at classic car preservation in California, Leslie David Baker's (Stanley from 'The Office') ideal Sunday routine, and various comedy festival events. Jay Leno's law proposes changes to smog checks for classic cars, while Leslie's routine involves brunch, flea markets, and steak. The episode also highlights fundraising events like...

  In today's episode of the Daily Comedy News, Johnny Mac discusses the latest updates in the comedy world. He starts by addressing his misunderstood Ned Flanders greeting and shares his excitement about the upcoming lineup for John Mulaney's show featuring David Letterman, Hannibal Buress, Leanne Morgan, and Nikki Glaser. Johnny also talks about the UK launching its own version of Saturday Night...

Bert Kreischer shared a memorable personal encounter involving Whitney Houston at a dentist's office. Cameron Esposito and Steven Rogers release new standup specials addressing serious personal themes with humor. Kumail Nanjiani teases his character in the upcoming season of 'Poker Face.' Chelsea Handler shares a humorous anecdote about travel rules with family, and Dennis Leary talks about his de...

In today's episode of Daily Comedy News, Johnny Mac reports on Tony Hinchcliffe's recent WWE RAW appearance and the mixed reactions it received. The discussion extends to Hinchcliffe's Netflix show, 'Kill Tony,' with opinions on its all-male lineup and Joe Rogan's notable but limited participation. Reviews of David Spade's upcoming special 'Dandelion' on Amazon and Rob Schneider's plans for a cons...

Johnny Mac discusses the recent WWE Raw after-show featuring cameos by comedians and wrestlers. He reviews the Netflix debut of 'Kill Tony,' critiquing its start but praising performances by Shane Gillis and others. Sam Harris's comments about Joe Rogan spark a debate, and Mac shares a personal anecdote involving Rogan's podcast. The episode also covers Amber Ruffin’s new hosting gig, Elie King’s...

Johnny Mac discusses the recent petition to remove the controversial comedy show Kill Tony from Netflix, with over 20,000 signatures. Netflix's Ted Sarandos defends comedic experimentation and free speech. The show also covers various comedy and entertainment news, including Bill Burr's amusing interaction with Eddie Vedder of Pearl Jam, Conan O'Brien's thoughts on his Mark Twain Prize acceptance,...

In this episode of Daily Comedy News, Johnny Mac covers various topics including Bill Burr's interaction with a reporter at a Mark Twain event, reactions from Andrew Schulz and Ryan Clark on a controversial joke, Joe List's new documentary and comedy special, W. Kamau Bell's return to comedy, and NBC's upcoming tribute to Joan Rivers. The episode concludes with the serious news regarding Russell B...

In this episode of Daily Comedy News, host Johnny Mac covers a range of topics including Sarah Silverman's upcoming Netflix special 'Postmortem,' Nikki Glaser's personal and fashion insights, and Chelsea Handler's unique perspective on life at 50. The show also explores Whitney Cummings' reflections on motherhood, Paul Rodriguez's recent legal troubles, and Mason Ramsey's new venture into stand-up...

In today's episode, Johnny Mac discusses insights from various comedians, including Nate Bargatze comparing himself to Bob Newhart, Kelsey Cook on the pandemic's effect on comedy, Russell Peters' take on social media, Ronny Chieng's reflections on death, and Sebastian Maniscalco's views on comedian attire. Plus, hilarious stories from Felipe Esparza, Paul Reiser's comedic approach, Bob Odenkirk's...

Johnny Mac delivers the latest comedy news, featuring Sheng Wang's reflective interview and comedy style, comedian Guy Branum competing on Jeopardy, and Pauly Shore opening a new comedy club in San Antonio. The episode also discusses Ali Wong's upcoming 'Work In Progress' shows, Steven Rogers' new standup special premiering on YouTube, and Fred Armisen being honored with a mural in Hattiesburg. Ad...