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

Johnny Mac discusses comedian Cam Patterson's controversial comments about Saturday Night Live, which could impact his career. He also covers John Oliver's thoughts on corporate mergers, George Carlin's reaction to other comedians, and Nate Bargatze's approach to comedy. Other topics include Kathleen Madigan's reflections, Pete Corelli's comedy journey, and Jimmy Kimmel's offer to Donald Trump. Ad...

The results for Comedy Survivor Week 2 are in, and there's a dramatic upset as a major comedian leaves the island. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac-a-daily-briefing-on-comedians-and-the-comedy-industry--4522158/support . Daily Comedy News with Johnny Mac is a daily podcast covering comedians, stand-up comedy, late night televisi...

Johnny Mac and Mike Chisholm discuss the top 10 late night hosts of all time, starting with recaps from the previous episode and details on hosts from number six through to number one. The discussion covers the contributions and impacts of Jon Stewart, Jimmy Kimmel, Conan O'Brien, Dick Cavett, Jack Parr, Johnny Carson, and David Letterman. They also explore related topics such as changes in media,...

Johnny Mac teams up with Mike Chisholm, host of the Letterman Podcast, to discuss and react to Mike's personally curated list of the top 10 late-night hosts of all time. The conversation covers the first four entries on Mike's list, starting with a pioneer of the genre, Steve Allen, and moving on to influential figures such as Arsenio Hall, Craig Ferguson, and the polarizing Jay Leno.   00:36 Reac...

An internet thread suggested Bill Burr's podcasts are down, and the comments section has turned against him.  Johnny Mac takes a look. Nate Bargatze is leaving podcasting.  the iHeart Podcast Awards nominees are annonced.  Dan Soder is mad at Troy Aikman.  Jay Leno, that guy, he's the worst. 01:17 Bill Burr's Controversial Saudi Arabia Show 03:24 Nateland Podcast Ending 04:01 iHeart Podcast Awards...

In today's angsty episode of Daily Comedy News, Johnny Mac critiques Netflix's announcement of Pete Davidson's new 'video podcast,' asserting it's more of a TV show than a podcast. He also covers upcoming comedy specials from Taylor Tomlinson, Bobby Lee, and Bob the Drag Queen. John digs into the socio-political commentary of Joe Rogan comparing ICE to the Gestapo and reflects on Jay Leno's take o...

Johnny Mac discusses a provoking article by Jason Zinoman from the New York Times, questioning whether the worst Netflix special of the year, Ricky Gervais's 'Mortality,' deserved its Golden Globe win. Other highlights include Trevor Noah returning as the host of the Grammy Awards, Netflix's deal with Shane Gillis for more specials, and Jerry Seinfeld's rigorous workout routine at 71. Additionally...

ohnny Mac discusses Wanda Sykes' comment on mediocre white guys at the Golden Globes and questions its intended targets. He also speaks about Adam Sandler's recent career achievements, Nikki Glaser's performance as a Golden Globes host, and Tina Fey's rumored potential to succeed Lorne Michaels at SNL. Additional segments feature Hank Azaria's comedic impressions on Neil Brennan's podcast, updates...

In 'Comedy Survivor'  16 comedians are stranded on an island, and the audience votes one off each week via a Facebook group. This epsiode description is short to avoid spoilers!  Fun episode. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac-a-daily-briefing-on-comedians-and-the-comedy-industry--4522158/support . Daily Comedy News with Johnny Ma...

Golden Globes Recap and Controversies in Comedy Johnny Mack delivers the daily comedy news, starting with a detailed recap of Nikki Glaser’s performance at the Golden Globes, including memorable jokes targeting celebrities like George Clooney, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Michael B. Jordan. Mack also discusses the reaction to Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers’ controversial comments on their podcast and their...

Johnny Mac and Mike Chisholm from The Letterman Podcast discuss the state of comedy as 2025 came to an end. They explore the divided yet successful comedy landscape, highlighting different styles from clean family acts to controversial figures like Dave Chappelle and Ricky Gervais. The conversation also delves into the impact of comedians like Dane Cook and the evolving comedy industry. Additional...

Johnny Mac provides an entertaining update on the upcoming Golden Globes ceremony, hosted by Nikki Glaser. He highlights Nikki's reflections on her initial hosting experiences and the challenges of her new gig. The discussion takes a humorous turn as Johnny unpacks the extravagant gift bags awarded to attendees, loaded with luxury items and lavish experiences, contrasting it with the average viewe...

The episode focuses on Nikki Glaser's upcoming Golden Globes hosting gig, her approach to humor, and her career reflections. It also discusses Chris Ghar's candid interview on the struggles of comedians in the current landscape, including social media's impact on ticket sales. Other stories include Tom Segura and Christina P stuck due to flight restrictions, Bert Kreischer's weight loss struggles,...

Johnny Mac delivers the latest updates in the comedy industry, including Nikki Glaser's upcoming role as Golden Globes host and her challenges crafting jokes about Julia Roberts. Conan O'Brien shares insights on political comedy and maintaining humor amidst anger. Marcello Hernandez's new Netflix special 'American Boy' receives mixed reviews. Bowen Yang discusses his departure from SNL and percept...

The episode includes a satirical notice on new 2026 podcasting rules concerning presidential statements, hilarious late-night jokes about political happenings involving Trump and Venezuela, and uproarious takes from comedians like Jimmy Kimmel, Stephen Colbert, and Jimmy Fallon. Johnny Mac also dives into recent protests against Joe Rogan's comedy club in Austin, Netflix's release of Marcello Hern...

Daily Comedy News is the number one comedy news podcast. Today’s episode covers Rosie Jones directing strong words towards Ricky Gervais and Jimmy Carr while promoting her new show 'Out of Order'. Nikki Glaser shares insights on her approach to hosting the 2026 Golden Globes, Chelsea Handler takes jabs at Leonardo DiCaprio at Critics Choice Awards, and Johnny Mack reviews wins during the recent Cr...

Welcome to the debut episode of Comedy Survivor, hosted by Johnny Mack. This  competition features 16 comedians stranded on Comedy Island, where one will be voted off weekly by viewers. The lineup includes stars like Adam Sandler, Jay Leno, Jim Gaffigan, and Amy Schumer. Viewers cast votes to eliminate one comedian, with voting running from Monday to Thursday. I The episode also provides a detaile...

Johnny Mac ighlights the technical debacles at various New Year's Eve shows, including Bert Reiser’s special and CBS's 12-minute broadcast outage during 'Nashville's Big Bash,' which hilariously defaulted to 'Matlock.' Gianmarco Soresi has a new crowdwork special. Amy Schumer wants us to talk about her, so we shall. Johnny also recounts personal anecdotes, touches on comedian Jim Breuer's advice t...

Daily Comedy News: Winners and Losers of 2025 The biggest winners and losers in the world of comedy for the year 2025. Johnny Mac highlights the success stories of Conan O'Brien, Nikki Glaser, Marc Maron, Jimmy Kimmel, Adam Sandler, Robbie Hoffman, Roy Wood Jr., and Gianmarco Soresi. Conversely, he points out the setbacks faced by Bill Burr, Pete Davidson, and Stephen Colbert. Johnny also discusse...

Johnny Mac provides a definitive ranking of the top standup comedy specials of 2025. Notable mentions include Marc Maron's 'Panicked' as the best special, followed by Kevin Hart's 'Acting My Age' and Robbie Hoffman's Netflix special. Mac also discusses standout moments in comedy, such as the Mark Twain Prize awarded to Conan O'Brien and Shane Gillis's ESPYs monologue. Additional special mentions i...

Johnny Mac  delves into several controversies surrounding high-profile comedians. He discusses the Chevy Chase documentary and the lack of participation from the 'Community' cast, with comments from Yvette Nicole Brown. Jon Stewart faces backlash over mask jokes on his show. The episode also covers serious accusations against Russell Brand and Katherine Ryan's experiences working with him. Further...

Johnny Mac discusses Deadline's list of 20 standup comedians to watch in 2026, sharing insights and opinions on each. The list excludes comics tied to major opportunities like Saturday Night Live and emphasizes strong joke writers with original voices. Notably, it features comedians such as Vittorio Angeloni, Mary Beth Barone, Raffi Bastos, and several others across various backgrounds and affilia...

Johnny Mac delivers the latest in comedy news, highlighting New Year's Eve celebrations with Bert Kreischer hosting on CBS, Other events include Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen on CNN, and Jim Gaffigan and Wanda Sykes on NBC.  Los Angeles sees performances by Nikki Glaser, Patton Oswalt, "Iliza" and more. Ricky Gervais releases a new Netflix special and comments on evolving his humor. Rumors swirl...

00:26 David Draiman's Open Letter to Dave Chappelle 01:10 Chappelle's Controversial Joke and Public Reaction 02:38 Jimmy Kimmel's Alternative Christmas Message 04:31 President's Critique of Stephen Colbert 05:10 Joe Rogan's Podcast Highlights 06:03 Tom Segura's New Special: Teacher 07:29 Bert Kreischer's NFL Tailgate Adventure 09:57 Ricky Gervais' Tribute to Afterlife's Dog 10:50 Bill Maher and La...

Johnny Mac comments on Billboard's list of the Top 25 Comedians of the 21st Century....there are three names that should NOT be on here.  How did they do for teh Top 5? Let's look and listen... Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac-a-daily-briefing-on-comedians-and-the-comedy-industry--4522158/support . Daily Comedy News with Johnny...