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

This is the second episode today.  There was another epsiode dropped earlier today. Johnny Mac recaps the memorable moments from Saturday Night Live's homecoming concert, including a performance by Lady Gaga and Andy Samberg. Jody touches on the musical acts and sketches that took the stage, including a medley from Will Ferrell and Anna Gasteyer and appearances by musicians like Miley Cyrus,  Eddi...

In this episode of the Daily Comedy News podcast, host Johnny Mac sits down with Mike Chisholm from the Letterman Podcast to discuss a range of topics centered around the recent appearance of David Letterman on Jimmy Fallon's Tonight Show. The conversation delves into potential comedians for Super Bowl halftime performances, drawing from a Vulture article that sparked debate in their Facebook grou...

Johnny Mac's Daily Comedy News focuses exclusively on the 50th anniversary celebrations of Saturday Night Live today. He highlights key events including the SNL 50 Homecoming Concert, a feature-length documentary on SNL's musical history, and the big anniversary special airing Sunday night. Johnny also reacts to IndieWire's list of the top 50 SNL sketches of the 21st century and USA Today's rankin...

Spruce The AI comes by to see what happens if Johnny Mac and AI have a conversation about comedy. Spruce tells us his (its?) Top 5 Comedians of the 21st Century and the Top 5 of all time. A silly bonus episode.... TAGS 5 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 w...

Johnny Mac provides updates on the latest in comedy, including Andrew Schulz's new Netflix special and highlights from the upcoming 'Night of Too Many Stars' event featuring Chris Rock, Amy Schumer, and more. Dave Chappelle will receive the NAACP President's Award, and Felipe Esparza's new Netflix special gets mixed reviews. Other topics include a controversy involving Russell Brand, a rare small...

Big one today as host Johnny Mac discusses surprising guest appearances on late-night shows by John Oliver on The Daily Show and David Letterman on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon. The episode also covers Michael Che’s potentially lackluster performance at Rochester's Winterfest and speculated exit from SNL, Amy Schumer's new Netflix special topping the charts, and an extended segment on Peter...

Johnny Mac delivers the latest comedy news in this episode, following a quiet Monday after the Super Bowl. Highlights include Amy Poehler's new podcast announcement, Tom Brady's playful jab at Kevin Hart, Pete Davidson's antics at a commercial shoot with Gordon Ramsay, and insights into comedians' activities like Whitney Cummings' heavy touring, Amber Ruffin's thoughts on hosting the White House C...

In today's episode, Johnny Mac discusses Kanye West's recent controversial tirade targeting Dave Chappelle and other comedians. The episode also covers the Critics Choice Awards where Chelsea Handler made headlines with her edgy remarks, including a dig at Melania Trump. Additionally, the episode features insights from comedians like Sam Morril, who emphasizes the importance of creating your own c...

In today's episode, Johnny Mac discusses Ricky Gervais's tweet about Jaden Smith's hat at the 2025 Grammy Awards and jokes about Will Smith's reaction. Hank Azaria expresses concerns about AI replacing voice actors on 'The Simpsons,' , Kim Kardashian reacts to offensive jokes by Tony Hinchcliffe during Tom Brady's roast. Chelsea Handler shares her reluctance to return to nightly talk shows, advoca...

Johnny Mac covers jokes and comments from top comedians about the upcoming game. Jimmy Fallon jokes about referees, Jimmy Kimmel and Snoop Dogg roast Donald Trump and Bill Belichick, and Nikki Glaser and Josh Johnson discuss Taylor Swift's influence. The episode also highlights Super Bowl ads featuring comedians like Shane Gillis, Pete Davidson, and Nate Breghezzi. Additionally, Jeff Ross talks ab...

Highlights include the guest list for Saturday Night Live's upcoming 50th-anniversary special, featuring Tom Hanks, Steve Martin, and Scarlett Johansson, among others. Paul Schaffer and the World's Most Dangerous Band will temporarily replace The Roots on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon. The Night of Too Many Stars returns to benefit Next for Autism, hosted by Jon Stewart. The Moontower Comedy...

Johnny Mac presents a packed edition of Daily Comedy News, starting with Joe Rogan's take on Kamala Harris' non-appearance on his podcast and the ensuing controversy. The episode covers announcements like Nate Bargatze's comedy cruise, Matt Rief and Paul Elia's new comedy series, and Amber Ruffin hosting the White House Correspondents' Dinner. Highlights include reviews of Amy Schumer's Netflix mo...

In this episode, Johnny Mac looks at a review that highlights Amy Schumer's iconic '12 Angry Men' sketch and past controversial opinions. The episode also touches upon Amy's appearance on 'The View' and her upcoming wedding anniversary plans. Additionally, the podcast delves into Kevin Hart's quirky pet eagle saga, Nikki Glaser's stand-up performance in Minnesota, and Sam Morril's thoughts on poli...

Johnny Mac  discusses recent comedy news, including Jim Gaffigan's commentary at the Grammys, Dave Chappelle's third consecutive Grammy win for Best Comedy Album, and Nikki Glaser's experience hosting the Golden Globes. She covers Nate Bargatze's Super Bowl commercial for DoorDash and Jon Stewart's bet loss to Knicks star Jalen Brunson. Amy Schumer's promotion of her new movie and her surprise Kni...

It's an early release of Monday's episode. In this episode, Johnny Mac critiques Trevor Noah's flat monologue at the Grammys and highlights Dave Chappelle's win for Best Comedy Album. Nikki Glaser shares her disappointment over losing to Chappelle, while Netflix announces a new Eddie Murphy documentary. Amy Schumer's controversial wildfire joke to Adam Sandler and James Austin Johnson's Kamala Har...

In today's episode, Johnny Mac discusses the unusual lack of press from Trevor Noah before the Grammys, where Noah also stands as a nominee for Best Comedy Album. Johnny critiques the comedy album category and shares his hopes for Jim Gaffigan's win. He provides updates on the Writers Guild Awards hosted by Joel Kim Booster and Amy Schumer's Netflix movie and personal experiences with Ozempic. Gar...

In this episode of Daily Comedy News, Johnny Mac discusses the upcoming Super Bowl ads featuring Shane Gillis for Bud Light and Pete Davidson for Hexclad. Amy Schumer shares insights about her SNL sketch 'Porn Teacher' being the most viewed on YouTube and her experiences being mistaken for other celebrities. Ronny Chieng talks about Lunar New Year traditions in an interview with Forbes. The episod...

In today's comedy news, Johnny Mac discusses the return of John Mulaney's live talk show, 'Everybody's Live with John Mulaney,' premiering on March 12th on Netflix. The show will feature eclectic guests and live viewer calls. Other highlighted topics include the Comedy Gives Back fundraiser featuring comedians like Zach Galifianakis and Bob Odenkirk and Adam Sandler's new dramatic role in Noah Bau...

In today's Daily Comedy News, Johnny Mac covers a broad range of topics. Kat Williams appeared on Theo Vaughn's podcast where they discussed various subjects including race, fitness routines, and religion. Kat shared experiences about Harvey Weinstein, the Illuminati, and his views on truth and privacy. In other news, Nikki Glaser signed a multi-year deal with the Golden Globes, although for less...

Johnny Mac covers a wide range of comedy news. Madonna made her stand-up comedy debut at the Comedy Cellar, brought in by Amy Schumer. Shane Gillis jokes about Notre Dame not winning the college championship, while Jimmy Kimmel and Jimmy Fallon bring the laughs with Super Bowl jokes. The episode also includes news about Bill Burr, Taylor Tomlinson, Stephen Colbert, and a new comedy series by Rosea...

 Johnny Mac covers today's Daily Comedy News with highlights including Kevin Hart's social media antics supporting the Eagles and making fun of Philadelphia's mayor mishap. He also discusses Pete Davidson's surprising appearance at an Eagles game despite being a Giants fan, and Jim Gaffigan's not-so-funny story about quitting football. Additionally, Conan O'Brien's upcoming dramatic role in 'If I...

Johnny Mac reports on the latest in comedy news, including Bill Burr and Shane Gillis' fundraiser for LA wildfire victims, Shane Gillis' upcoming Super Bowl commercial with Post Malone, and insights from Tom Segura on comedy's evolution with social media. Scarlett Johansson humorously discusses her husband's Staten Island Ferry purchase with Pete Davidson. Jerry Seinfeld faces Razzie nominations,...

In today's episode of Daily Comedy News, host Johnny Mac shares insights from a recent interview with Dave Attell about the allure of the Comedy Cellar and how sobriety has influenced his comedy. Bill Burr discusses what makes him laugh, the worst trends in comedy, and his upcoming projects, including a Hulu special and a Broadway debut. Kathy Griffin talks about her experience during the second T...

Johnny Mac discusses a Twitter clip featuring Bargatze correcting pronunciations of his last name, shares insights from Nate on his comedy career and upcoming projects, and dives into Fluffy's unique style and branding journey. Gabe Iglesias talks about his fashion choices and marketing strategies, while Roy Wood Jr. reflects on his time working at Golden Corral. Additionally, the episode covers i...

Host Johnny Mac covers the latest in comedy news, discussing Amy Schumer's revealing interview on the 'Call Her Daddy' podcast, where she disclosed a personal and controversial fan interaction and talked about her health issues related to Cushing Syndrome. The episode also addresses Billy Corgan's humorous claims about possibly being Bill Burr's half-brother, and Ricky Gervais' emotional tribute t...