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

Johnny Mac covers the latest in comedy news, starting with harsh reviews of Meghan Markle's Netflix series from Christina P. and himself. He also talks about Matt Reif's upcoming performances at Madison Square Garden, Kevin Hart's new series 'Lil Kev,' and Louis Black's thoughts on federal job cuts. Additionally, the episode highlights upcoming events at South by Southwest, 'Would You Bang Him?' m...

Light and Fun: Johnny Mac switches gears to deliver a lighthearted and fun episode of his Daily Comedy News. Featuring a run-down of comedy events at South by Southwest, including recordings and live shows with notable names like Scott Aukerman, Stuart Goldsmith, and James Adomian. Johnny shares trailers and details of upcoming comedy specials from Trey Crowder and Nimesh Patel, and dives into Gos...

Johnny Mac discusses the angst-filled nature of the day's stories, which delve into political and social issues. Key highlights include an interview with Andrew Schulz about his new comedy special and personal storytelling, Chris DiStefano's reflections on American pride, and a thought-provoking discussion on Bill Burr's evolving public persona. Also covered are Michael Rappaport's clash with a Ca...

y Mac presents the daily comedy news, covering John Mulaney's return to talk shows with 'Everybody's Live with John Mulaney' premiering on March 12th for 12 weeks. He also dives into Andrew Schultz's recent LA Times profile discussing his apolitical comedy podcast, the influence of his interviews, and his new storytelling approach in his special. Johnny critiques various comedy specials from Roseb...

Johnny Mac reports on Jon Stewart's invitation to Elon Musk for an unedited interview on The Daily Show after Musk expressed interest on social media. The segment includes Stewart's humorous monologue addressing Musk's critique and subsequent tweets. Additionally, Rob Mills from Disney comments on Conan’s successful hosting of the Oscars and the controversial cut-off of the Oscars on Hulu. The sho...

Andrew Schulz's new Netflix special is out today, 'Life,' Bert Kreischer's upcoming special is out in two weeks., 'Lucky.' Mac also covers Chris Rock's presence at an Oscar after-party, South by Southwest comedy lineup announcements, and the Knockouts Women Comedy Festival. Additionally, there’s a segment on Shane Gillis’ SNL controversy and details about Conan O’Brien’s well-received Oscars hosti...

In this bonus edition of the Daily Comedy News, host Johnny Mac is joined by Mike Chisholm from The Letterman Podcast to discuss Conan O'Brien's standout performance as the host of the Oscars. The conversation covers Conan's unique approach, the collaborative efforts with his team, and his seamless transition from TV to podcasting. Mike also shares behind-the-scenes insights into the production, t...

In this early release of Monday's episode of Daily Comedy News, host Johnny Mac shares his impressions of Conan O'Brien's performance at the Oscars, discussing specific jokes and segments, including Conan's banter with Timothee Chalamet and the musical number. Johnny also delves into Shane Gillis' recent SNL hosting, providing clips from sketches and sharing divisive opinions from various reviews....

Johnny Mac delivers today's comedy news starting with a technical mishap involving his dog and his headphones. The episode covers Bill Burr's controversial comments on Elon Musk, Mae Martin's commentary on being a non-binary comedian in the U.S., and Jerry Seinfeld and Jim Gaffigan's takes on the current news cycle and parenting. There's also an intriguing story of Colin Jost searching through dum...

Johnny Mac  previews the 97th Academy Awards hosted by Conan O'Brien. Conan shares insights and behind-the-scenes anecdotes from his extensive press week, including his excitement about wearing a custom tuxedo, getting advice from former hosts Billy Crystal and Jimmy Kimmel, and his nostalgic reasons for hosting. The episode discusses Conan's preparations, including bringing in 10 writers and tryi...

Johnny Mac warns listeners of naughty content. He covers Tim Walz' humorous introduction on Jim Jim's show, a sneak peek of Shane Gillis' SNL promo, and previews the upcoming Oscars hosted by Conan O'Brien. Conan is also set to receive the Mark Twain Prize. The episode includes Kamil Nanjiani's return to stand-up, Nate Borghese's SNL 50th recount, and a personal after-party story. Additionally, Jo...

In today's episode, Johnny Mac sheds light on Matt Damon's playful feud with comedian Andrew Schulz to promote Schultz's new Netflix special. He also covers the theory linking comedian Shane Gillis to the CIA as suggested by War Mode podcast co-host, Billy McCusker. Alec Baldwin clashes with a Trump impersonator near his Manhattan apartment, instigating a heated exchange. Lastly, the upcoming Slo...

Johnny Mac discusses the resolution of a misunderstanding between comedians Marc Maron and Burt Kreischer, Tom Segura's playful encounter with Tulsa police, and George Santos sharing gossip about fellow congressman Jerry Nadler. CBS profiles John Oliver, touching on his early career and success. Hannah Berner's controversial New Balance sneakers are debated, while Trevor Noah shares insights on Jo...

In today's episode, Jenny Mac covers Dave Chappelle's invigorating speech at the NAACP awards, where he received the president’s award. Gossip Corner reports on Justin Bieber's smoke break with Chappelle. Nate Bargatze shares his experiences at SNL 50 and name-drops famous comedians. Greg Gutfeld is profiled, discussing his views on late-night comedy and cancel culture. The SAG Awards highlights i...

In today's episode, Johnny Mac covers Nikki Glaser's reflections on her brief fame after the Tom Brady roast, Kelsey Cook's insights on the rise of political podcasts, and Judd Apatow's new documentary project on Norm Macdonald. John Lovitz shares his approval of Elon Musk's government transparency initiative, and Russell Peters talks about his evolution as a comedian. Seth Green reflects on Robot...

In today's episode, Johnny Mac covers a serious threat to Joe Rogan's Comedy Mothership in Austin, detailing the arrest of a 35-year-old man from Houston who threatened violence against the club. The episode then shifts to lighter topics, with Adam Sandler expressing his fandom for Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift, and his experience on the New Heights podcast. Johnny also discusses comics' evolving...

Johnny Mac covers the latest in comedy news including Martin Short's COVID diagnosis after SNL's 50th anniversary party and Colin Jost's joke about COVID spreading among entertainers. Adam Sandler's dig at Kanye West's antisemitic comments is highlighted, and Mindy Kaling reflects on her early career on 'The Office'. Russell Peters discusses challenges in the entertainment industry as an Indian co...

In today's episode, Johnny Macc discusses the latest comedy news, highlighting Shane Gillis's return to host SNL.  The episode also covers Trevor Noah's comments on segregation vs. integration in America, sparking heated discussions online. John Oliver talks about the challenges of covering news amid the chaotic Trump administration and the future of his show. Additionally, Tig Notaro is set to ho...

Spruce the AI and Johnny Mac disucss Variety's recent article about the Top Comedy Performances of the 21st Century. Unlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media! Get all our shows on any player you love, hassle free! For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app which says UNITERRUPTED LISTENING. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus . No plug-ins ne...

In this episode of the Daily Comedy News, Johnny Mac discusses various topics including Dave Chappelle's controversial comments on Gaza and transgender issues, his SNL monologue mentioning Palestine, and his interactions with famous personalities like Kanye West and Jay Z. The episode also covers Dana Carvey's absence from SNL's 50th anniversary, George Lopez’s new Amazon special, and the upcoming...

Johnny Mac delivers the latest in comedy news, featuring details on the upcoming 'Saturday Night Live' episodes hosted by Shane Gillis and Lady Gaga. He delves into the heated feud between Marlon Wayans and Soulja Boy, highlighting Wayans' AI-assisted diss track and the escalating exchanges on social media. Additionally, the episode previews new comedy specials by Chris DiStefano, Chelsea Handler,...

Johnny Mac covers the latest in comedy news, featuring a detailed recap of Saturday Night Live's 50th anniversary celebration, including surprise performances and celebrity appearances. He delves into Kevin Hart's poorly received emceeing at the NBA All-Star game and critiques on his comedic relevance. The episode also highlights George Lopez's new special amidst a wave of mixed press, and briefly...

Johnny Mac shares his initial reactions to the 50th anniversary of Saturday Night Live, which aired last night. He highlights key sketches, performances, and moments from the episode, including Steve Martin's monologue, Eddie Murphy's standout performances, and Adam Sandler's emotional musical tribute. Johnny also touches on the nostalgic and poignant tributes, like the 'Don't Look Back in Anger'...

Johnny Mac discusses , George Lopez's new special and his latest look, and Nate Bargatzei's potential role in 'Christmas in Paradise.' Russell Peters talks about the idea of Canada becoming the 51st state and his perspective on Kendrick vs. Drake, as well as detailing the four elements of hip hop and his influences. Gianarco Soresi  shares insights on balancing dark comedy with cheap laughs, and F...

Johnny Mac covers a range of topics starting with Bill Burr's controversial comments on billionaires from his podcast, the Monday Morning Podcast. Johnny Mac then provides a preview of the SNL 50 celebration, airs tonight with hosts Willie Geist and Leslie Jones. Kevin Hart will serve as the first on-court MC for the NBA All-Star Game. Channel 4 announced a new sketch show from Mitchell and Webb....