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

Johnny Mac highlights comedian Nikki Glaser's fascination with Taylor Swift, comparing it to her early stand-up inspiration, Sarah Silverman. Glaser's interest in Taylor Swift influences her plans for a cover band and reflects on her tour experiences. The episode also covers insights from Jim Jefferies on his career post-pandemic and his shift from alcohol to cannabis. Meanwhile, Mark Maron discus...

Sebastian Maniscalco tals  about the challenges and beauty of live performances and balancing showmanship with humor.  Matt Rife on crowd work and handling hecklers, and reveals his strategy on managing social media impact. Myq Kaplan shares about the varying methodologies among comedians and the inspiration he gained from Rory Scoville. Dina Hashim discusses the importance of new experiences in g...

In this episode of Daily Comedy News with Johnny Mag, it is revealed that John Mulaney will host a weekly live talk show on Netflix, as announced by Netflix's chief content officer, Bella Baharia. Meanwhile, Nate Borghese is set to release two standup specials on Netflix. The segment also covers a humorous interaction on Andrew Schultz's podcast where former President Donald Trump faced laughter o...

Johnny Mac discusses the buzz around the new Australian version of The Office, stating it follows a long tradition of various international adaptations. The show, starring Felicity Ward and approved by Ricky Gervais, will air on Prime Video in Australia and the UK. Additionally, Jeff Dunham is releasing a new Christmas comedy special, 'Scrooged Up Holiday Special', on November 19th on Amazon Prime...

Todays whow covers a lively discussion on Saturday Night Live, with  Michael Che expressing his reactions to receiving calls from Lorne Michaels. The dynamics between Che and Colin Jost are highlighted, particularly regarding their joke swap segment. The script also touches on Bert Kreischer's benefit 'Bert Aid' for Hurricane Helene victims and delves into a humorous list ranking 'Lost' characters...

Johnny Mac discusses the wide release of 'The Saturday Night Movie,' detailing the dramatic behind-the-scenes moments leading up to the first episode of SNL. Spoilers include rumored incidents featuring comedians like Milton Berle and John Belushi. Brian Regan shares his comedic evolution and new project endeavors. David Cross and David Spade talk about their current creative projects, while Eugen...

We explore a variety of topics, including Nate Bargatze's new book 'Big Dumb Eyes,' upcoming Christmas special, and SNL ratings. Seth Meyers releases a trailer for his comedy special 'Dad Man Walking,' with jokes about parenting. There's a discussion on Tommy Chong's claims against President George W. Bush regarding his 2003 conviction. Jenna Fischer shares her breast cancer journey, declaring her...

Johnny Mac reports on Shane Gillis turning down an SNL offer to attend Skankfest and explores insights into late night comedy with comments revolving around John Mulaney, Chris Gethard, and comedy legends like Letterman and Conan. The episode touches on Vegas's Skankfest and performers like Dave Attell, and reviews including opinions on Ali Wong's Netflix special and Hannah Gadsby's New York show....

 In today's episode of 'Daily Comedy News,' host Johnny Mack covers a variety of topics including Travis Kelce's 35th birthday celebrations with Jason Kelce and Patrick Mahomes, Allie Wong's new Netflix special 'Single Lady,' Tom Segura's 2025 tour dates, and David Cross's latest tour. The episode also highlights Nate Bergatzi's appearance on 'Saturday Night Live' and a critique of the show's 50th...

Johnny Mac discusses Burt Kreischer's announced benefit show in Florida for Hurricane Helene victims, highlighting his connection to the state. Ahmed Ahmed is profiled by the LA Times, sharing his experiences in Hollywood and challenges with typecasting and stereotyping, leading to his shift into stand-up comedy. Eugene Merman reflects on his work with Flight of the Conchords and the Mandela Effec...

This episode of the comedy news shares a sneak peek of a crossover between 'Abbott Elementary' and 'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia,' teased by Rob McElhenney with photos on social media. It also touches on Will Ferrell's early days on SNL as discussed in his documentary with Harper Steele, Lewis Black's potential farewell tour, and Cooper Manning's amusing golf outing with Larry David. Addition...

The episode covers the return of Saturday Night Live with Nate Bergatze as the host, discussing his experiences with cue cards due to color blindness. Lorne Michaels talks about past hosting aspirations and the future of SNL. Comedy personalities like Shane Brendan, Hasan Minhaj, Mark Maron, and Jim Jefferies discuss various comedy perspectives and personal insights. The episode also highlights To...

Johnny Mac delivers today's comedy news, touching on Nick Swardson's rapid writing process and admiration for fellow comedians like Jim Gaffigan and Louis CK. Nikki Glaser expresses her deep enthusiasm for Taylor Swift concerts, comparing Swift to the Beatles. Hasan Minhaj reflects on the challenges of portraying personal stories in his specials. The episode also highlights Phil Wang's thoughts on...

Host Johnny Mac delivers updates on the latest in comedy. He discusses Tim Dillon's new Netflix project and doubts about it being labeled a comedy special. Mac also provides insights into Michael Che's potential new late-night talk show and its development phase. The episode shares various comedy news, including Nate Bregazzi's involvement with the National Comedy Center and Andy Samberg's SNL por...

In today's episode of Daily Comedy News, Johnny Mac covers the passing of basketball great Dikembe Mutombo and a controversial retweet by Rob Schneider. Johnny also delves into the podcasting success stories of Tom Segura, Christina Pazsitzky, and Joe Rogan. John Oliver's dissatisfaction with HBO's new YouTube policy is discussed, along with speculation about the future of Jimmy Kimmel Live. Addit...

In today's episode, Johnny Mac previews the VP debate and discusses the unique hosting lineup for The Daily Show post-debate coverage. He highlights Cat Williams' recent comedic take on Sean Diddy Combs' attorneys, and Marlon Williams' take on Diddy parties. Johnny also recaps Marlon Wayans' appearance on the Shaquille O'Neal podcast, where he jokingly praised Magic Johnson. Samantha Bee's podcast...

In this episode of Daily Comedy News, Johnny Mac covers Hasan Minhaj's loss of the Daily Show hosting gig after a controversial New Yorker profile, Nikki Glaser's memorable performance at the Brady Roast, and the rise of comedian Matt Friend during the pandemic. The show also features Jay Pharoah's reflections on his first crowd laugh and impressions, Ellen DeGeneres's latest comedy special, and Y...

Johnny Mac discusses the conspiracy theory that Bob's Burgers doesn't actually exist, despite its place in popular culture. Weird Al's upcoming tour, John Mulaney's new Broadway production, Mike Cannon's comedy special, Veep's virtual table read, and various comedians' updates.   00:15 The Bob's Burgers Conspiracy 02:51 Weird Al's Big Return 03:32 John Mulaney's Broadway Debut 04:01 Greg Fitzsimmo...

Johnny Mac welcomes comedian Shain Brenden for a lively and insightful chat. Shane  discusses his new comedy album 'Either Way, Pretty Funny,' his thoughts on Taylor Swift's influence on the NFL, and his experience balancing the traditional audio album format with modern comedy specials. The conversation touches on Shane's journey in comedy, the dynamics of 'Don't Tell Comedy,' and his unique gigs...

Johnny Mac covers a range of topics in comedy news, featuring insights from Whitney Cummings on evolving her comedic style while maturing, and Michael Ian Black's perspective on engaging in thoughtful dialogue without attempting to change minds. Also discussed are Greg Fitzsimmons' experience with Ellen, Ali Sadiq's storytelling approach, and a controversial Ricky Gervais skit in court. Jason Zina...

In today's episode of Daily Comedy News, Johnny Mac delves into Jim Gaffigan's upcoming tour with Jerry Seinfeld, Tom Segura's planned performance at Madison Square Garden, and various celebrity controversies. The show features a mix of comedy news and political commentary, touching on statements by Mark Maron, DL Hughley, Eddie Griffin, and Cat Williams. Additionally, listener updates include the...

In today's episode, host Johnny Mac discusses a range of topics including Keegan-Michael Key's reflections on his partnership with Jordan Peele and their subsequent career paths.     00:11 Keegan-Michael Key and Jordan Peele: A Comedy Duo's Evolution 01:13 Behind the Scenes with Keegan-Michael Key 02:35 Marc Maron and Sam Murrell on Working with De Niro and Joker 03:25 Saturday Night Live: Insight...

 In today's episode, we discuss Ellen DeGeneres's new Netflix special and Michael Ian Black's witty tweet about it. We also cover John Mulaney and Olivia Munn welcoming their second child via a gestational surrogate, with heartfelt comments from Olivia. The episode delves into opinions on Adam Sandler movies and a reflection on Lorne Michaels's thoughts about the controversial casting of Shane Gil...

In today's episode, Johnny Mac covers a jam-packed Monday with highlights including Nikki Glaser's awkward appearance on Thursday Night Football's post-game show, the latest Netflix stand-up comedy stats led by Dave Chappelle and Tom Brady's roast, and John Mulaney's AI jokes at a corporate gig. The segment also previews upcoming episodes and hosts for SNL's 50th season, discusses Tim Dillon's new...

Johnny Mac covers the latest in the comedy world, highlighting standout events and interviews. Featured comics in the 'Comics for Kamala' events include Mark Maron and Kevin Nealon. Johnny also delves into Tony Hinchcliffe's rise with 'Kill Tony,' noting significant successes and future plans. The podcast includes insights from Maria Bamford and Rosalyn Chow, and a nod to upcoming comedy events an...