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

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Daily Comedy News is the number one comedy news podcast. Daily Comedy News is a short, fast daily briefing covering the business, culture, and chaos of stand-up comedy and the comedy industry.Hosted by Johnny Mac, the show delivers daily updates on comedians, late-night television, comedy specials, streaming platforms, and the stories shaping the world of comedy. Episodes cover working comics, touring news, cancellations, controversies, and the shifting comedy landscape — all in a tight, no-filler format.If you want to know what comedians are talking about, what’s happening behind the scenes in comedy, and how stand-up and late night are evolving day by day, this is your daily stop for comedy news. New episodes every day. Episodes include commentary and parody. Facebook Group: Daily Comedy News Podcast GroupReddit: r/dailycomedynewsInstagram: @dailycomedynewsYouTube: Subscribe on YouTubeWeb: www.dailycomedynews.comGet the Ad-Free Experience Subscribe on your favorite podcast app through Caloroga Shark Media. Apple users—just tap the "Uninterruped Listening" banner in your app. Buy Me A Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/dailycomedynews Join the $2 Club or toss something in the tip jar! Value for Value & Podcasting 2.0 supporterContact Us Email: john [at] thesharkdeck [dot] comTwitter/X: @dcnpod (because the handle we wanted was taken by someone who tweeted once)Daily Comedy News is a production of Caloroga Shark Media—the leaders in short-form daily podcasts .Portions of this podcast were created with the assistance of AI.  You think we hired a band to sing the Gossip Corner song? 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.

  1. 22 HRS AGO

    Shane Gillis to Host Live Kevin Hart Roast, Lion King Composer Lawsuit, and SNL UK Debut Reactions

    Johnny Mac covers comedy news including Netflix Is a Joke Festival’s closing-night “Roast of Kevin Hart,” hosted by Shane Gillis, airing live on Netflix May 10 from the Kia Forum in LA, and speculates on likely roasters. He recounts a story in which Hart intervened in a brewing Logan Paul–Rob Gronkowski feud that stemmed from comments by Tom Brady. The composer-performer of The Lion King’s “Circle of Life” chant, Lebo M, sues Zimbabwe comedian Learnmore Jonasi for $27 million over a viral podcast joke he says distorts the chant’s meaning and has led to harassment and fears about his Disney relationship. Mac notes barbs traded between Elon Musk and Jon Stewart, plugs Pete Holmes’ YouTube special “Silly, Silly Fun Boy,” reviews delayed Peacock availability and early reactions to SNL UK, and mentions Germany’s “Neo Social Club” and Shelly Belly’s debut special “Don’t You Judge Me.”   00:28 Kevin Hart Roast Announcement 01:18 Logan Paul Gronk Fight 02:16 Lion King Chant Lawsuit 04:27 Musk vs Jon Stewart 05:24 Pete Holmes New Special 05:41 Pete Holmes Mantra 07:39 SNL UK Review Highlights 10:46 SNL UK Critiques and Future 12:04 Germany Neo Social Club 12:34 Shelly Belly Special Release   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 is the number one comedy news podcast, delivering daily coverage of standup comedy, late night television, comedy specials, tours, and the business of comedy. COMEDY SURVIVOR in the facebook group. Contact John at John@thesharkdeck dot com  For Uninterrupted Listening, use the Apple Podcast App and click the banner that says Uninterrupted Listening.  $4.99/month  John's Substack about media is free. This is the animal sanctuary mentioned in the February 10 episode.

    14 min
  2. You Might Also Like: The School of Greatness

    22 HRS AGO ·  BONUS

    You Might Also Like: The School of Greatness

    Introducing Your Body Already Knows How to Heal You | Dr. Sue Morter from The School of Greatness. Follow the show: The School of Greatness Dr. Sue Morter discovered something most people spend their lives ignoring: the body is not just a physical object but an energetic system carrying the suppressed emotions, unresolved wounds, and hidden beliefs that quietly shape every area of your life. She found this out the hard way when, as a trained bioenergetic doctor helping patients heal their chronic conditions, she developed debilitating headaches she could not heal in herself. That personal crisis became the doorway to a practice that has since helped thousands of people worldwide break free from pain, disease, burnout, and stuck patterns. The key is learning to shift from living in your head, reacting to the world, to living from a grounded, integrated presence in your whole body. When you do this work, your energy stops leaking into old stories and starts powering the life you were meant to live. The Greatness Playbook: The Nervous System Reset Edition Dr. Sue’s books: The Energy Codes: The 7-Step System to Awaken Your Spirit, Heal Your Body, and Live Your Best Life The Anatomy of Awakening: The 5 Hidden Codes to Activate Self-Healing, Unlock Your Higher Consciousness, and Live Your Divine Destiny Free meditation gift with book purchase In this episode you will: Understand why suppressed emotions create real physical symptoms and how to locate where blocked energy lives in your body Discover the five quantum codes Dr. Sue uses to unlock higher levels of consciousness and sustained personal presence Learn the single most powerful shift you can make to stop running on a stress and reaction cycle and start creating from flow Break free from the victim story loop that quietly limits your healing, your relationships, and how far you can go Apply a body-based practice for releasing the charge of difficult emotions so they stop cycling through your nervous system For more information go to https://lewishowes.com/1905 For more Greatness text PODCAST to +1 (614) 350-3960 Follow The Daily Motivation for essential highlights from The School of Greatness More SOG episodes we think you’ll love: Lewis Howes [SOLO Manifestation Episode] Dr. Caroline Leaf Dr. Daniel Amen Get more from Lewis!  Get my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Get The Greatness Mindset audiobook on Spotify Text Lewis AI YouTube Instagram Website Tiktok Facebook X Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. DISCLAIMER: Please note, this is an independent podcast episode not affiliated with, endorsed by, or produced in conjunction with the host podcast feed or any of its media entities. The views and opinions expressed in this episode are solely those of the creators and guests. For any concerns, please reach out to team@podroll.fm.

  3. 1D AGO

    Comedy Survivor Episode 12 - The Final Five

    We are down to the final five contestants on Comedy Surivor? Can Leslie Jones and Atsuko Okatsuka survive another week? Is there momentum against a name that was previously safe? Te result! 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 is the number one comedy news podcast, delivering daily coverage of standup comedy, late night television, comedy specials, tours, and the business of comedy. COMEDY SURVIVOR in the facebook group. Contact John at John@thesharkdeck dot com  For Uninterrupted Listening, use the Apple Podcast App and click the banner that says Uninterrupted Listening.  $4.99/month  John's Substack about media is free. This is the animal sanctuary mentioned in the February 10 episode.

    4 min

  4. 1D AGO

    Mark Normand’s Taylor Swift Joke Backlash, Josh Johnson’s HBO Special, and Netflix’s Funny A

    Johnny Mac covers Mark Normand’s Club Shay Shay comments about Taylor Swift and a BBL, explains what a Brazilian butt lift is, and notes online backlash aimed at Normand and Shannon Sharpe. He shares mixed reactions to Normand’s new special, saying the relentless one-liner pace wore him out and arguing sets should ebb and flow. News items include Josh Johnson’s upcoming HBO special “Josh Johnson: Symphony” this spring; Netflix’s standup competition “Funny AF with Kevin Hart” premiering April 20 with judges including Keegan-Michael Key, Tom Segura, Chelsea Handler, and Nikki Glaser; Theo Von and David Spade’s self-distributed film “Busboy” in theaters April 17; Stavros Halkias joining a Judd Apatow-directed Glenn Powell comedy set for Feb. 5, 2027; Jo Koy and Gabriel Iglesias selling out SoFi Stadium; Zach Galifianakis’ Netflix “This Is a Gardening Show” on April 22; and Mystery Science Theater 3000 raising about $2.7M on Kickstarter for four new episodes. 00:00 Swift Joke Fallout 01:49 BBL Explained 02:37 Swifties React Online 03:24 Mark Normand Special Thoughts 04:14 Josh Johnson HBO Special 05:05 Kevin Hart Comedy Contest 06:02 Volleyball Side Quest 08:02 Busboy Movie News 09:35 Stavros Joins Apatow Film 10:08 Riyadh Fest Backlash 10:32 SoFi Stadium Success 11:55 Comedy Survivor Plug 12:46 Zach Gardening Show 13:55 MST3K Kickstarter Win 14:39 Wrap Up And Goodbye Volleyball email me john at thesharkdeck.com   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 is the number one comedy news podcast, delivering daily coverage of standup comedy, late night television, comedy specials, tours, and the business of comedy. COMEDY SURVIVOR in the facebook group. Contact John at John@thesharkdeck dot com  For Uninterrupted Listening, use the Apple Podcast App and click the banner that says Uninterrupted Listening.  $4.99/month  John's Substack about media is free. This is the animal sanctuary mentioned in the February 10 episode.

    15 min

  5. 2D AGO

    Jay Leno’s Comedy Mount Rushmore and Standup Lessons from Jerry Seinfeld and Nate Bargatze,

    Johnny Mac covers Jay Leno on Judd Apatow’s podcast discussing a comedy “Mount Rushmore,” with Mac calling George Carlin and Richard Pryor undeniable while debating other candidates and noting women like Joan Rivers; Leno’s four picks are Richard (“Richie”) Pryor, Robert Klein, Bob Newhart, and Rodney Dangerfield, with Carlin as his fifth. Mac also recounts Leno telling Craig Ferguson about failing to recognize an uninteresting Tonight Show guest he’d just interviewed. Kevin Nealon describes learning by bartending at the Improv and studying comics like Leno, Richard Lewis, Andy Kaufman, and Seinfeld, plus advice about not taking the business personally. Jerry Seinfeld and Nate Bargatze discuss touring as a muscle and staying sharp in arenas. Rob Riggle talks career highlights and writing his book, and Russell Peters tells stories involving Blake Griffin trying comedy and later heckling him at an NBA game.   00:17 Mount Rushmore Debate 01:52 Leno Picks Pryor 02:39 Robert Klein Case 03:17 Newhart and Dangerfield 05:14 Leno Guest Brain Drift 05:56 Kevin Nealon Lessons 06:44 Seinfeld and Bargatze Touring 07:53 Rob Riggle Grit Book 09:05 Russell Peters vs Blake   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 is the number one comedy news podcast, delivering daily coverage of standup comedy, late night television, comedy specials, tours, and the business of comedy. COMEDY SURVIVOR in the facebook group. Contact John at John@thesharkdeck dot com  For Uninterrupted Listening, use the Apple Podcast App and click the banner that says Uninterrupted Listening.  $4.99/month  John's Substack about media is free. This is the animal sanctuary mentioned in the February 10 episode.

    10 min

  6. 3D AGO

    Nate Bargatze on Finding Comics, Seinfeld on Standup’s Rise, and Marc Maron on Riyadh

    Johnny Mac’s Daily Comedy News recaps a conversation with Jerry Seinfeld and Nate Bargatze, with Nate describing building opportunities for comics via showcases and longer sets, highlighting Greg Warren’s rapid success after a short arena spot and noting Derek Strope’s Netflix presence. They discuss how standup became a destination as sitcom paths narrowed, alt rooms expanded, and arena/Netflix-era careers grew, with Seinfeld arguing standup avoids third-party gatekeeping that can obstruct comedy in TV and film. Marc Maron tells Consequence he made a joke about the Riyadh Comedy Festival but criticizes rationalizing money from autocratic countries and says nothing would entice him to go. Jessica Kirson tells Pride Source internet exposure helps touring but isn’t a living, and explains her “internal monologue” turn-away bit. An LA Times item describes an unofficial Conan O’Brien plaque by Tim Hamill. Maria Bamford rejects “best” rankings, comments on Billboard’s list, and suggests more women should be included. Sheng Wang discusses finding humor in ordinary life, working clean, and interest in nature and plant photos.   00:22 Nate Bargatze Finds Comics 01:13 Seinfeld on Standup Boom 02:42 Marc Maron Riyadh Controversy 03:58 Jessica Kirson Touring Reality 04:56 Conan Plaque Street Story 06:39 Bamford and Billboard Rankings 07:14 The Top 25 09:06 Sheng Wang Comedy Philosophy   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 is the number one comedy news podcast, delivering daily coverage of standup comedy, late night television, comedy specials, tours, and the business of comedy. COMEDY SURVIVOR in the facebook group. Contact John at John@thesharkdeck dot com  For Uninterrupted Listening, use the Apple Podcast App and click the banner that says Uninterrupted Listening.  $4.99/month  John's Substack about media is free. This is the animal sanctuary mentioned in the February 10 episode.

    10 min

  7. 4D AGO

    Are You Garbage Live, Julio Torres’ HBO Special, Tina Fey Hosts SNL UK, and Comedy Stock Market Picks (Sell Bert Kreischer!)

    Johnny Mac delivers Daily Comedy News, noting Are You Garbage is taping live shows in Tampa and highlighting its popularity, including 22,000 Patreon subscribers and an estimated $130,000/month, plus past guests.  e\John reacts to HBO’s trailer for Julio Torres’ Color Theories, criticizing the production and apparent added laugh track while describing the special’s color-based standup concept and premiere timing. A preview f Saturday Night Live UK with Tina Fey hosting. Mark Normand’s comments about social media algorithms, audience polarization, late-night comedy’s repetitiveness, and the rise of crowd-work clips. A New York Times piece on Chris Fleming’s purple jumpsuit design, then gives “comedy stock market” picks: sell Chris Fleming and Bert Kreischer; buy Pete Holmes, Mark Normand, and SNL UK. Finally, Carol Leifer’s PETA videos criticizing French bulldog breeding     00:22 Are You Garbage Live 02:09 Julio Torres Special 05:26 SNL UK Tina Fey 08:40 Mark Normand Algorithms 11:09 NYT on Chris Fleming's Suit 15:19 Comedy Stock Market 19:10 Caroll Leifer Dogs PSA   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 is the number one comedy news podcast, delivering daily coverage of standup comedy, late night television, comedy specials, tours, and the business of comedy. COMEDY SURVIVOR in the facebook group. Contact John at John@thesharkdeck dot com  For Uninterrupted Listening, use the Apple Podcast App and click the banner that says Uninterrupted Listening.  $4.99/month  John's Substack about media is free. This is the animal sanctuary mentioned in the February 10 episode.

    21 min
  8. Scrubs 10x05 My Angel

    5D AGO

    Scrubs 10x05 My Angel

    Johnny Mac recaps Scrubs Season 10, Episode 5, “My Angel” (air date March 18, 2026), saying he liked it despite it not being the funniest and praising the emotional beats and newer characters. JD tries dating again and hits it off with Lily, a harp-playing volunteer, after Turk warns him not to date employees and later gives the green light; on a date at Lloyd’s Tavern, Lily proposes sex, but a pizza box triggers a flashback to Season 1 Episode 15 with Elliott, revealing JD isn’t over her, and Turk picks him up per “bro code.” Elliott’s subplot involves securing a liver for a patient; the organ arrives via a good-looking pilot, and Elliott walks off with him as JD sees and looks sad. Johnny also cites Sarah Chalke on Michael Rosenbaum’s podcast describing the rebuilt set as identical and surreal, and notes Zach Braff denied rumors he’s dating an AI chatbot.   00:36 Why I Loved This Episode 01:05 JD Meets Lily 01:59 Date Night Goes Sideways 02:35 Pizza Box Flashback 03:27 Elliot’s Hospital Storyline 04:06 Sarah Chalke Set Memories 05:20 Zach Braff AI Rumor   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 is the number one comedy news podcast, delivering daily coverage of standup comedy, late night television, comedy specials, tours, and the business of comedy. COMEDY SURVIVOR in the facebook group. Contact John at John@thesharkdeck dot com  For Uninterrupted Listening, use the Apple Podcast App and click the banner that says Uninterrupted Listening.  $4.99/month  John's Substack about media is free. This is the animal sanctuary mentioned in the February 10 episode.

    6 min
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Daily Comedy News is the number one comedy news podcast. Daily Comedy News is a short, fast daily briefing covering the business, culture, and chaos of stand-up comedy and the comedy industry.Hosted by Johnny Mac, the show delivers daily updates on comedians, late-night television, comedy specials, streaming platforms, and the stories shaping the world of comedy. Episodes cover working comics, touring news, cancellations, controversies, and the shifting comedy landscape — all in a tight, no-filler format.If you want to know what comedians are talking about, what’s happening behind the scenes in comedy, and how stand-up and late night are evolving day by day, this is your daily stop for comedy news. New episodes every day. Episodes include commentary and parody. Facebook Group: Daily Comedy News Podcast GroupReddit: r/dailycomedynewsInstagram: @dailycomedynewsYouTube: Subscribe on YouTubeWeb: www.dailycomedynews.comGet the Ad-Free Experience Subscribe on your favorite podcast app through Caloroga Shark Media. Apple users—just tap the "Uninterruped Listening" banner in your app. Buy Me A Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/dailycomedynews Join the $2 Club or toss something in the tip jar! Value for Value & Podcasting 2.0 supporterContact Us Email: john [at] thesharkdeck [dot] comTwitter/X: @dcnpod (because the handle we wanted was taken by someone who tweeted once)Daily Comedy News is a production of Caloroga Shark Media—the leaders in short-form daily podcasts .Portions of this podcast were created with the assistance of AI.  You think we hired a band to sing the Gossip Corner song? 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.

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