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

Johnny Mac discusses the upcoming Netflix special 'Kunk on Life' starring Diane Morgan and shares his excitement for the January 2nd premiere. He also mentions the latest hosts announced for SNL, including Chris Rock and Martin Short. The episode addresses Nate Bargatze's world tour and various projects, Joe Rogan's commentary on the Jamie Foxx conspiracy theory, updates on Pete Davidson and Colin...

Johnny Mac returns to provide the latest in comedy news, starting with speculation about Jimmy Fallon's alleged hangover during the Thanksgiving Day Parade.  We think he just sounded upbeat. A critical review of Ricky Gervais' new show by Chortle follows, assessing its controversial humor. Discussion shifts to Joe Rogan's podcast featuring big-name guests and a tentative invite to Ukrainian Presid...

Johnny MacBot guests hosts today (John lost his voice). Anthony Jeselnik discusses his approach to comedy and emphasizes maintaining high standards. Conan O'Brien and Jim Gaffigan praise Martin Short as the top comedian roaster. Matt Braunger shares insights on his acting and comedy career, maturity, and fatherhood. Chloe Radcliffe debuts 'In Tandem,' a new interview series featuring comedians bik...

In today's episode, Johnny Mac battles a bad cold but discusses: Anthony Jeselnik's contentious joke about Joe Rogan sparking a social media skirmish, Jeselnik's views on cancel culture and comedian responsibilities, and critical opinions on special performances by Jeselnik and James Acaster. Then Johnny MacBot takes over due to Johnny's voice condition. Comedy news features Joel Kim Booster's app...

Johnny Mac discusses Jim Gaffigan's weight loss story, Ronnie Chieng's journey into American comedy, Adam Ray's interaction with Dr. Phil, and Anthony Jeselnik's experiences with Norm Macdonald on 'Last Comic Standing.' The episode also highlights DJ Demers' efforts to include the deaf community in his acts, a nostalgic call for SNL's Toonsis the driving cat, and comedian Eagle Wit's advice on soc...

Johnny Mac discusses Shane Gillis' new Bud Light commercial featuring a comedic mix-up, and highlights Anthony Jeselnik's reflections on his 20-year career in comedy. The episode includes insights from Tom Allen of Bud Light about choosing Gillis for the campaign, Jeselnik's challenges in keeping his material fresh, and his thoughts on character-driven comedy. It also touches on Michael Ian Black'...

In today's Thanksgiving episode of Daily Comedy News, host Johnny Mac highlights Jimmy Fallon's 10th participation in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, including performances from his new album 'Holiday Seasoning'. He also discusses Fallon’s charitable turkey donation initiative with the Jenny O. Turkey Brand. The episode features insights from Jim Gaffigan on avoiding political humor, adapting...

Johnny Mac discusses Dave Chappelle’s recent performance in San Francisco where he banned all recording devices including notebooks. The episode also highlights an interview with Anthony Jeselnik on Marc Maron, where Jeselnik contemplates the future of his stand-up career. Moreover, there is commentary on Joe Rogan's Mothership comedy club and Kendrick Lamar's potential jab at comedians in his lat...

Johnny Mac presents the daily comedy news, spotlighting Anthony Jeselnik's Netflix special 'Bones and All' and his guest appearance on Mark Maron's podcast. The segment delves into Vulture's detailed profile of Jeselnik, highlighting his unique comedic style and stage persona. Sarah Silverman, Nicky Glaser, and Greg Rosenthal share insights about Jeselnik's approach to comedy. Additionally, the ep...

A look at comedian Corey Holcomb's critique of Dave Chappelle's stand-up performances, the upcoming indie comedy film 'Busboys' starring David Spade and Theo Von, Bill Burr's new film project 'Born Losers', and the lineup for the Great Outdoors Comedy Festival in Vancouver. Other highlights include Guy Branum's Hollywood anecdotes, an interview with Veer Das on Indian representation in media, Anna...

Johnny Mac discusses Pamela Hayden's retirement after 35 years of voicing characters on The Simpsons, including Milhouse, with her final episode airing tonight. He questions the future of the character and the show's renewal status. The show also covers Hulu's rebranding of its comedy special series to 'Hulu Laughing Now,' a new Variety article about Jim Gaffigan, and James Acaster's approach to d...

Jim Gaffigan's health journey, Robin Williams' new posthumous album, Bill Burr's favorite BBQ spot, James Acaster's interactive comedy special, and Chris DiStefano's insights on the power of podcasting and direct fan engagement in the entertainment industry. He also shares Aparna Nancherla's travel memories, Hannah Einbinder's comedic journey, and mentions Chelsea Handler's performance in Montclai...

In this episode, we delve into the release of Jim Gaffigan's new special 'The Skinny. We discuss Gaffigan's weight loss journey, his iconic food jokes, and his new focus on health. The episode also covers Bill Burr stepping down as CEO of All Things Comedy to start North Hill Productions. Additionally, we touch on Adam Ray's unique Dr. Phil-inspired Netflix special, Larry the Cable Guy's charitabl...

Johnny Mac discusses CBS News investigating comedian Katt Williams' longstanding claims of having passed Marine boot camp despite the Marines having no records of him. The episode includes details of CBS filing a FOIA request and reactions from Marine officials. Additionally, the segment covers Jay Leno's recent eyepatch incident, Nate Bargatze's upcoming Christmas special, jokes from Anthony Jese...

Katt Williams shared his thoughts on being parodied by SNL, while Jim Gaffigan's attempt at live humor on the Manning cast falls flat. Pete Davidson is reported to have checked into rehab amidst career struggles post-Bupkis. John Mulaney engages with fans on social media, and Andy Kindler criticizes SNL's Lorne Michaels.  00:32 Katt Williams on SNL Parody 01:22 Jim Gaffigan's Manningcast Appearanc...

Johnny Mac discusses recent happenings in the comedy world, including Kat Williams' provocative comments at the Vulture Festival and his past Club Shay Shay appearance. Rumors swirl about Pete Davidson potentially hosting SNL amid a rumored feud with Colin Jost. Chris DiStefano shares details on his unique performance method at the New York Comedy Festival, inspired by Taylor Swift. The episode al...

Johnny Mac delves into the highlights of SketchFest, including appearances by Bill Murray, Tim Curry tributes, and anniversary celebrations for 'Airplane' and The Groundlings. He also criticizes Hulu publicists for not reaching out and covers various comedy news, including upcoming specials from Matthew Broussard and Gary Goleman, and updates on shows and movies featuring stars like John Mulaney,...

Conan O'Brien, at 61, set to host the Oscars on March 2nd.  Other segments touch on tributes to Gilbert Gottfried, John Mulaney's career thoughts, James Acaster's new HBO special 'Heckler's Welcome,' Kathy Griffin's reflection on past controversies, Trump’s re-election reactions from Wanda Sykes, and Stormy Daniels' comedy set. Additional notes include the New York Comedy Festival highlights and L...

Johnny Mac delivers the daily comedy news, focusing on Saturday Night Live's ratings decline with Bill Burr's recent hosting compared to John Mulaney's successful episode. He highlights the dual role of CharlieXCX on SNL, John Mulaney's audition and writing history, and Simon Rich's anecdotes. Jenny Slate and Chloe Trost's reflections on their SNL experiences are discussed. Victoria Jackson's ongo...

 Louis C.K.'s Return and Jim Gaffigan's Weight Loss  Johnny Mac delivers the latest comedy news, starting with Louis C.K.'s recent email revealing his new artistic endeavors and his work directing Adrienne Iappalucci's new stand-up special, 'The Dark Queen,' now on Netflix. The script also covers Jim Gaffigan's new special 'The Skinny' and his experiences with weight loss medication Manjaro. Addit...

Johnny Mac discusses Adrienne Iapalucci new Netflix special, comparing it to a recent incident involving Tony Hinchcliffe. Shawny gives his personal take on the special, highlighting the writing but struggling with its absurdist nature. He also covers Shane Gillis's upcoming 27-city tour named 'Shane Gillis Live,' Elon Musk's response to SNL skit backlash, and a documentary on comedian Gallagher p...

Johnny Mac delves into a major GQ profile on John Mulaney, shares Jim Gaffigan's reflections on SNL, and discusses Chloe Fineman's revelation about Elon Musk. The episode also covers Tony Hinchcliffe's controversial set, new comedy specials from Adrian Appaloochee and Joe Mandy, Rob Schneider's frustrations with Arizona's election results, and Amy Adams's decision to refuse a sketch on SNL.  00:15...

Jim Gaffigan's New Special, Bernie Sanders on Rogan, and More Comedy News Johnny Mac discusses Jim Gaffigan's upcoming Hulu special 'The Skinny,' its intriguing trailer, and some concerns about the authenticity of crowd reactions. Tony Hinchcliffe reappears on social media by sharing a political article and news about the next White House Correspondents Dinner. Bernie Sanders defends his appearanc...

Johnny Mac discusses the latest in comedy news, critiquing SNL's recent monologue by Bill Burr and highlighting the show's struggles with humor. The episode covers Grammy nominations for best comedy album, including contenders like Trevor Noah and Jim Gaffigan. Johnny also shares insights from comedians on Trump's election victory and previews upcoming acts at the New York Comedy Festival, includi...

In today's episode, Johnny Mac provides the latest updates in the world of comedy. He discusses Garrett Morris's critical views on the current season of 'Saturday Night Live,' shares late-night jokes from Stephen Colbert and Seth Meyers, and highlights upcoming comedy specials from Bill Maher and Zorna Garg. The episode also covers the return of the 'History Hyenas' podcast and Ricky Lindholm's ne...