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

In this episode, Johnny Mac discusses a variety of comedy specials that did not make his top list of the year. He explains his criteria for ranking, noting the importance of originality and genuine humor. The specials mentioned include works by Jo Koy, Pete Davidson, Jackie Novak, Kevin James, Rory Scovel, Neil Brennan, Jenny Slate, Nikki Glaser, Anthony Jeselnik, James Acaster, Jim Gaffigan, and...

In today's episode of Daily Comedy News, Johnny Mac discusses his second tier of comedy specials for 2024. The episode covers 14 more notable specials, including works by Seth Meyers, Tom Papa, Ellen DeGeneres, Greg Fitzsimmons, Katt Williams, Hannah Gadsby, Conor O'Malley, Adam Ray, Brian Simpson, Tig Notaro, Taylor Tomlinson, Rachel Feinstein, Joe Rogan, and Adam Sandler. Mac provides his critiq...

The top special is 'The Roast of Tom Brady,' followed by Dave Attell's 'Hot Cross Buns', Triumph the Insult Comic Dog's 'You Lucky Bastards', and more.  01:21 Top Comedy Special of 2024: The Roast of Tom Brady 01:54 Dave Attell's Hot Cross Buns and Other Top Specials 02:33 Ronny Chieng and More Top Comedy Specials 04:59 Comedy Specials Ranked 11 to 16 06:17 Honorable Mentions and Upcoming Specials...

Inside the Stand-Up World's Minds: Interviews with Comedy's Best In today's episode, Johnny Mac discusses an insightful interview with comedian Anthony Jeselnik about his stage persona, his approach to storytelling in stand-up, and why he prefers not having an origin story for his character. The episode also features excerpts from Sheng Wang on his upbringing and career, Jim Gaffigan's experiences...

Johnny Mac delves into the caloric controversies surrounding the Jimmy Fallon Candy Cane Brownie from Crumble Cookie, deemed a high-calorie treat for the holiday season. He highlights reactions from food critics and TikTokers. Johnny also shares comedic insights, including Jim Breuer's memorable SNL moments and camaraderie with Dave Chappelle on 'Half Baked.' He discusses Netflix's Christmas footb...

In this episode, Johnny Mac delivers daily comedy news, highlighting Nate Bargatze's latest Netflix special, where Nate humorously discusses family life and school career days. The episode also covers Nate's personal insights from his Wall Street Journal piece and his journey in comedy, entertaining commentary from Dane Cook about his return to films and voiceover work, and Leanne Morgan's touring...

Johnny Mac discusses Jay Leno and Adam Carolla's insights on the commitment of comedians, Adam Sandler's surprising basketball skills, Tom Papa's comparisons of comedy and cooking, Leanne Morgan's advice for comedians to stay authentic, Roz Hernandez's humor journeys, and a quirky analysis of Jerry Seinfeld's neat freak tendencies. Tune in for a blend of comedy insights, industry anecdotes, and pe...

In today's episode of Daily Comedy News, host Johnny Mac discusses John Mulaney's interview with GQ about his focus and drive in stand-up comedy. The show also highlights insights and anecdotes from several comedians including Seth Meyers on Mulaney’s comedic style, Jim Jefferies on global comedy success, Anthony Jeselnik on acting and his evolving hairstyle, Preacher Lawson's tips for aspiring co...

Johnny Mac highlights interviews and stories from popular comedians. John Mulaney recounts his rise from the alt comedy scene to mainstream success, Eliza Schlesinger discusses the challenges female comedians face, and Leanne Morgan shares how humor helps her stay positive. Phil Wang talks about the evolution of his comedy, and Vic Michalis reflects on experiences and lessons from the comedy world...

In this episode of Johnny Mac's daily comedy news, Matt Rife's unexpected baptism story, Nikki Glaser;s preparation for hosting the Golden Globes and David Letterman opens up about his post-retirement life and meditation practices. Additionally, there's coverage of upcoming comedy specials from Kevin Hart and Ian Lara, a new season for Vince Vaughn's 'Bad Monkey,' and Ilana Glazer's latest stand-u...

Man I hope you like Nate Bargatze. Johnny Mac reviews Ronny Chieng's comedy special, praising Ronny's storytelling and authenticity. He discusses Nate Bargatze's promotional blitz for his new Netflix special and Christmas show on CBS, sharing highlights from recent profiles in major publications. The episode touches on Nate's clean comedy style, his rise in the industry, and his ambitions. Additio...

Johnny Mac dives into the overexposure of comedian Nate Bargatze with upcoming features in the Washington Post and New York Times. He highlights the success of Ronnie Chang's new special and shares insights from Chang's interview with the LA Times. Johnny discusses comedy merchandise with opinions from Ronnie Chieng and Bill Burr and touches on Nikki Glaser's CBS appearance. The podcast also cover...

In today's episode, Johnny Mac discusses Ronny Chieng's new Netflix special 'Love to Hate It', which covers topics like IVF, internet culture, and American politics. Highlights include insights from Jerry Seinfeld and Ronny’s interview, Pete Davidson’s thoughts on celebrity, and a preview of Nate Bregazzi’s Christmas special. The episode also features upcoming projects from Dane Cook, Josh Blue's...

In today's episode, Johnny Mac covers Ben Shapiro's critical opinion on Bill Burr's recent comedic direction, Jimmy Kimmel and Chris Rock's controversial takes, and Jamie Foxx's altercation during his birthday celebration. Additionally, he highlights the Providence Comedy Festival lineup, reviews of Sebastian Maniscalco's 'Bookie', and upcoming appearances by Joel McHale and Marc Maron. Comedy new...

In this episode of daily comedy news, Johnny Mac delves into a rare interview where David Letterman talks to GQ about his career, his struggles with identity, and his continued work on Netflix. The episode also covers Jay Leno addressing rumors about his recent injuries and his modest hotel stays. Further, it touches upon Conan O'Brien's tragic week with the passing of both his parents. The show w...

In this episode, we delve into Jason Zinoman's column from the New York Times on the best comedy of 2024. The conversation touches on his picks like Nikki Glaser's new HBO special, Ronnie Chieng's Netflix special, and other notable works including Tom Papa's clean comedy and Josh Johnson's prolific TikTok content. We also discuss Vulture's top comedy specials, which range from Ali Wong to Anthony...

In this episode of Daily Comedy News, Johnny Mac discusses Nikki Glaser's feature in Rolling Stone. The episode also touches on her upcoming role as the Golden Globes host and the challenges she faces. Additional segments include Ray Romano's stand-up advice to his son, Russell Peters' career reflections, and Jerry Seinfeld's latest car purchase. There's also a heartwarming story about Jeff Foxwor...

Johnny Mac debunks rumors about Chris Rock storming off stage, discussing misreported details about audience filming. The episode also covers Luigi Mangione's surprising case and celebrity comments from Taylor Tomlinson and Joe Rogan. Nikki Glaser's media presence and Rob Schneider's new show announcement are hot topics. Netflix specials from Gabriel Iglesias and Liza Trayger get highlighted, alon...

Johnny Mac provides an entertaining roundup of comedy news, including Jamie Foxx's revelations in his latest special about his recovery from a serious illness, Chris Rock's controversy at a billionaire's party, and Aziz Ansari's new 'Hypothetical' tour. The episode covers various comedians and their recent projects, as well as quirky anecdotes from trivia nights, offering listeners a humorous and...

In today's episode, host Johnny Mac discusses Chris Rock's abrupt exit from a holiday party performance, Bill Burr's views on the healthcare industry, and Billy Corgan's amusing claim about possibly being Bill Burr's half-brother. The show also covers nominations for the Golden Globes in comedy categories, Jamie Foxx's recent activities including his lobbying for Down Syndrome research, and a reca...

A discussion of the comedian of the year. The episode also includes insights into Robin Williams' kindness towards Conan O’Brien, Conan's musical stint in Austria, and upcoming tours and events involving Greg Gutfeld, Kevin Hart, and Jason Kelsey's new late-night show. Additionally, Bella Baha from Netflix talks about their comedy strategy.   01:11 Comedian of the Year Discussion 02:37 That Comedi...

Johnny Mac discusses a range of topics in his daily comedy news update, starting with a humorous anecdote about mistakenly going to a friend's ship to watch Jim Gaffigan's special, which he could have watched on Hulu. He covers Netflix's new roast announcement set for December 27th, expressing skepticism about its potential success. Spotify's top podcasts are highlighted, with Joe Rogan topping th...

Johnny Mac hosts comedian Matthew Broussard, discussing Broussard's new comedy special 'Hyperbolic', personal anecdotes about his career, and experiences in comedy. Hyperbolic marks the full-length debut special from comedian Matthew Broussard, a veteran of Conan, Roast Battle, and The Tonight Show. In this sharply honed set, Matthew dives into painfully personal experiences growing up Cajun-Jewis...

In this episode, Johnny Mac prepares for the possible appearance of comedian Matthew Broussard on Saturday. He discusses the quiet release of Matt Rife's new book 'Your Mom's Gonna Love Me,' Rife's reflections on puberty and plastic surgery rumors, and the impact of his controversial jokes. The episode also covers Sarah Silverman's views on political activism, Bill Maher's upcoming HBO special, an...

In this episode of Daily Comedy News, Johnny Macc discusses Tony Hinchcliffe's 37-minute set on Twitter, particularly a joke about hurricanes and migrants that Tony decided not to share at a rally. Larry David reprises his role as George Steinbrenner in a Fanatics commercial, and comedian Russell Peters impresses the Minnesota Star Tribune with his diverse audience interactions despite some border...