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

Johnny Mac alongside the DCN band delivers today's daily comedy news, kicking off with Bill Burr and Shane Gillis hosting a benefit show for LA wildfire relief. Theo Von addresses his chair collapse incident during Logan Paul’s video, expressing discontent over the prank at the inauguration. Ron Funches shares his admiration for Travis Kelce, who reached out to him personally before a show. Jo Koy...

Johnny Mac presents the latest in comedy news, discussing Will Smith's ongoing feud with Chris Rock, Trevor Noah hosting the Grammys, and a conversation between Bill Burr and Mark Maron on wildfires. Conan O'Brien jokes about nearly losing his house and assisting his staff affected by fires. The episode also covers Ricky Gervais promoting his alcohol brand, the impact of Apple TV shows like 'Ted L...

In today's episode of the Daily Comedy News, host Johnny Mac dives into recent events involving Kevin Hart's production company Heartbeat, which reportedly  laid off about 20 employees following a disagreement among top executives. The episode also reviews Gary Gulman's new one-man show 'Grandiloquent,' praised for its mix of comedy and emotional depth. Jim Jeffries discusses the themes of his new...

Johnny Mac dives into an eventful Monday with highlights from Dave Chappelle's hosting of Saturday Night Live, including his takes on LA wildfires, Diddy accusations, and a comedic yet serious address to Donald Trump. Also covered are Mark Normand's tweet about the TikTok ban, Shane Gillis' humorous prayer for Notre Dame, and Nikki Glaser's sold-out shows. Bill Maher critiques woke politics amid w...

In today's comedy news, Johnny Mac covers Bill Burr discussing his new Hulu special 'Drop Dead Years,' and his approach to stand-up in different cities. The show also includes Nikki Glaser's experience with plastic surgery, touching on an article about her cosmetic changes over the years. Pete Davidson gives an update on the Staten Island Ferry project and shares a cherished story about his father...

Guest Larry the Cable Guy talks about his current 'Larry's Nebraska Road Trip' tour involving performances at smaller venues such as high schools and theaters. The episode explores the evolution of Larry’s character, originally a political commentator, and how it became the iconic, light-hearted Larry the Cable Guy. Larry shares his experiences doing live radio shows, the joys of connecting with f...

Highlights include Conan O'Brien winning the prestigious Mark Twain Prize for American Humor and hosting the upcoming Oscars. Jamie Foxx makes controversial remarks possibly targeting Cat Williams, while Bill Burr faces critique after an interview with Variety. Other segments feature Roy Wood Jr.'s Hulu special, his reflections on leaving The Daily Show, and a fascinating backstory involving his f...

In today's Daily Comedy News, host Johnny Mac covers Bill Burr's appearance on Jimmy Kimmel, where Burr dropped multiple F-bombs while discussing evacuation during the LA fires. Eddie Griffin shares a conspiracy theory about the cause of the fires, which Kimmel humorously debunks. The segment also highlights the start of San Francisco's Sketchfest 2025, updates on Pete Davidson's personal routines...

On today's show, Johnny Mac discusses Ricky Gervais showing off his new mansion on Instagram and Whitney Cummings facing harsh criticism from Cracked.com. Jay Leno was seen driving a fire engine around LA for a good cause, while South Africans are defending Trevor Noah after comments from his ex, Jordan Taylor. The script also covers Jimmy Kimmel's emotional response to the LA fires, and the passi...

Johnny Mac covers the latest in comedy news, including Katt Williams' roast of Jamie Foxx, Dave Chappelle's upcoming SNL hosting gig, and a mysterious return of Bill Engvall to comedy. Additional topics include Rob Schneider's anger at California insurance companies, Bill Maher's new special receiving a harsh review, Pete Lee discussing his house fire on The Tonight Show, and Jay Leno's sleep habi...

In today's episode, Johnny Mack covers a range of news from the comedy world. Shane Gillis shares his amusing and tense interaction with Nick Saban over some college football jokes. Dave Attell, now 60, reflects on his career and new special 'Hot Cross Buns'. Nate Bargatze is honored with a gym named after him, Kathy Griffin discusses her record-setting number of TV specials and her career struggl...

Johnny Mac reveals Deadline's list of 15 comedians poised to become stars by 2025. The list includes talents like Chanelle Ali, Jeff Akiri, Katherine Blanford, and many others. Johnny shares his thoughts on each pick and rounds up other comedy-related news, such as the Critics Choice Awards' delay due to the LA fires, Seth Meyers' take on hosting the Oscars, and a new pilot featuring Rob Beckett....

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Johnny Mac updates the comedy world amidst the LA fires, discussing closures of comedy clubs and late-night shows, and statements from hosts like Jimmy Kimmel and Seth Meyers. Melissa Rivers shares her experience escaping the fires. Gene Smart calls for networks to donate awards season revenues to fire victims. Highlights include Jim Gaffigan on Kelly Clarkson's show, Nikki Glaser's regrets about...

In this episode, Johnny Mac discusses his recent trip to Antarctica and covers updates from the comedy scene, including Nikki Glaser's performance and jokes from her Golden Globes monologue. Johnny analyzes the adjustments made to her jokes, her reflections on her hosting gig, and the producers' praise for her hard work. Additionally, there are updates on Ali Wong's award, Kevin Nealon's new show,...

Johnny Mac delves into how stand-up comedy has evolved through insights from various comedians. Jim Gaffigan reflects on his journey and fresh material, while Jim Jefferies discusses his interest in acting and a humorous exchange with Russell Crowe. Anthony Jeselnik speaks on his comedic influences and character development, and Shang Wang shares his relationship with Ali Wong and the secrets behi...

 Johnny Mac covers John Mulaney's approach to creating his onstage persona, Michael Ian Black's thoughts on politics, UFOs, and poker, and Nikki Glaser's love for Taylor Swift and her music. Matteo Lane discusses the challenges of writing new comedy material, while travel tips and preferences from various comedians are also shared. The episode ends with insights from Paul Ogata on his comedy journ...

In this episode of Daily Comedy News, Johnny Mac highlights Jim Gaffigan’s reflections on parenting and his latest special, Sarah, reflecting on midlife confidence and her love for 'Detroiters'. Kathy Griffin shares her journey to regain her voice and her views on keeping busy, while Weird Al reminisces about getting Michael Jackson's approval for 'Eat It'. The episode also features Paul Reiser di...

Johnny Mac covers the upcoming Golden Globes, hosted by Taylor Swift fan Nikki Glaser, and the complexities of making comedy for such an event. Glaser shares her excitement and the inherent challenges of the gig. Highlights include a recap of Jo Koy's failed joke about Taylor Swift from last year, Ted Danson receiving the Carol Burnett Award, and the nominees for Best Stand-Up Comedian on Televisi...

Johnny Mac dives into a conversation between Jerry Seinfeld and Ronny Chieng printed in Interview Magazine, where they discuss the 'comedy gods,' aging in comedy, and profanity in stand-up. Seinfeld emphasizes the importance of pleasing the 'comedy gods' while Chieng reflects on the separation between stand-up comedy and Hollywood. Tom Papa and Sebastian Maniscalco share insights about their caree...

In this episode, we discuss Jason Kelce's late-night show premiere on ESPN, Whitney Cummings' North American tour, including her reflections on motherhood and personal growth. Jim Jefferies about his gun control bit and the backlash it received. Anthony Jeselnik shares insights on the impact of social media on comedy and the rise of podcasting. John Mulaney recounts his father's reaction to his ca...

Johnny Mac covers Philomena Cunk's new Netflix show tackling complex concepts humorously, Dennis Leary's military sitcom 'Going Dutch,' and Ronny Chieng’s laid-back travel preferences. Johnny also highlights Jimmy O. Yang's fear of infinity, and Jim Gaffigan’s comedic philosophy. Additionally, Gianmarco Ceresi criticizes unnecessary crowd work in comedy, advocating for high standards in the art fo...

In this special New Year episode of Daily Comedy News, host Johnny Mac features a repurposed interview with Mike Chisholm from the Letterman podcast. With the episode running longer than usual due to its substantial content, Johnny discusses his need to insert frequent commercial breaks to comply with his hosting company's requirements. The conversation between Johnny and Mike covers a wide range...

In today's episode of Daily Comedy News, host Johnny Mac covers the announcement of Lewis Black's retirement and his reflections on aging. Nikki Glaser discusses her upcoming Golden Globes hosting gig and her strategy for the event. Johnny also reviews several New Year's special programming options, including Seth Meyers' 'Day Drinking,' Michelle Bateau's new comedy special 'A Bateauful Mind,' and...

Mitch Hedberg's comedy approach and story, including his journey to Ireland and his performance insights. Also covered are Don L. Rawlings' reflections on evolving his comedy post-pandemic with advice from Dave Chappelle, Russell Peters' take on maintaining different material and managing career pressures, Sheng Wang's enjoyment of his career journey, Brian Regan's stance on staying true to his co...