CALOROGA SHARK+

Uninterrupted Listening!

$4.99/mo or $49.99/yr after trial

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

Caloroga Shark Media
  • 4.1 (94)
  • Stand-Up
  • Updated Daily

Comedy is a business, and Johnny Mac covers it like a beat reporter. Daily Comedy News is a daily briefing on comedians, stand-up, late night, and the comedy industry, who's selling out arenas, who's in trouble, who said what, and what it means for the business of being funny. If you follow Kevin Hart, Dave Chappelle, Nikki Glaser, Shane Gillis, John Mulaney, Bert Kreischer, or any working comedian, this show connects the dots every single day. The only daily podcast dedicated entirely to the comedy industry. New episode every morning. Follow wherever you listen to podcasts. 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?    Full episode transcripts at dailycomedynews.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.

  1. 7h ago

    Ricky Gervais Skips BBC Office Reunion, and Reviews of Louis C.K.’s “Ridiculous”

    Johnny Mac delivers daily comedy news with heat-themed jokes, then reports that Ricky Gervais will skip the BBC’s 25th anniversary Office documentary (with Mackenzie Crook and Martin Freeman) to release his own affectionate YouTube documentary July 9, while the BBC special airs July 8 on BBC Two/iPlayer. Weird Al Yankovic says he turned down a lucrative commercial after learning it promoted AI. Dave Chappelle visited the Islamic Center of San Diego after a May 18 mass shooting that killed three, meeting community members and boosting fundraising. Trevor Noah, with Don Lemon, critiques the Kevin Hart Netflix roast for white comedians joking about Black people. John Oliver guest stars on General Hospital. The Onion begins rolling out parody “Infowars” programming with Tim Heidecker. Michael Che posts a joking birthday message to Colin Jost. The episode ends with mixed critical reactions to Louis C.K.’s new Netflix special, “Ridiculous,” which Mac hasn’t yet watched.   00:14 Late Bot Heat Jokes 00:40 Gervais Skips BBC Reunion 03:07 Weird Al Rejects AI Ad 03:32 Chappelle Mosque Visit 03:59 Trevor Noah Roast Talk 04:19 John Oliver Soap Cameo 05:13 Onion Launches Infowars Parody 06:05 Michael Che Birthday Roast 07:06 Louis C K Special Reviews   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 television, and the comedy industry. New episodes every morning. Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Part of the Caloroga Shark Media network. 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.

    12 min

  2. 7h ago ·  Bonus

    You Might Also Like: Wired In

    Introducing Wired In: JD Vance's Vision for the GOP from Wired In . Follow the show: Wired In Amid a historic week for the Supreme Court, Vice President JD Vance joins Daily Wire to lay out his vision for an Iran peace deal and the GOP's road ahead to 2028. Veteran journalist Melissa Francis and Turning Point USA's Pastor Lucas Miles both weigh in. Plus, American Compass founder Oren Cass on the Republicans' economic divides. Ep. 62 - - - Become a Daily Wire Member and watch all of our content ad-free: https://dailywire.com/subscribe 📲 Download the free Daily Wire app today on iPhone, Android, Roku, Apple TV, Samsung, and more. 🎆 Celebrate Independence Day with a DailyWire+ membership! 🇺🇸 Our 4th of July SALE offers 3-Months of DailyWire+ for $17.76 📜 - - - Privacy Policy: https://www.dailywire.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 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

    Trevor Noah World Cup Politics, Bill Maher Mark Twain cap, and Nate Bargatze gets labeled MAGA Comic

    Johnny Mac recaps Bill Maher receiving the Kennedy Center’s Mark Twain Prize, featuring Maher’s remarks about mocking both political sides, “lunatic left/right,” censorship debates around Huckleberry Finn, and praising his audience for valuing truth over pandering; the event included clips from Politically Incorrect, stand-up, and podcasts, appearances by Louis C.K. (crediting Maher for supporting him), Whitney Cummings, Woody Harrelson, Jay Leno, and Matt Friend’s Trump impression, and will stream on Netflix July 21, though a Washingtonian writer described the room as sedate with empty seats. Mac also covers backlash framing Nate Bargatze as “MAGA” after Cheryl Hines liked an Instagram clip, Michelle Wolf saying she’d be meaner at the 2018 WHCD and criticizing “podcast bros” platforming Trump, recommends Ryan Hamilton’s Netflix special, comments on Des Bishop’s Hulu special, notes Trevor Noah’s World Cup bias remarks and YouTube view counts, and reports David Letterman’s Just for Laughs debut with Will Arnett on July 21.   00:17 Maher Wins Mark Twain 01:26 Tributes And Left Critique 02:48 Woody Leno And Vibes 05:27 Host Health And Nate 06:21 Michelle Wolf Reflects 07:58 Specials Soccer And Hulu 08:52 Trevor Noah Numbers 10:47 Letterman JFL Plans 11:40 Wrap Up And Housekeeping 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 television, and the comedy industry. New episodes every morning. Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Part of the Caloroga Shark Media network. 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.

    12 min

  4. 2d ago

    Mark Normand Admits Netflix Censorship Story Was Fabricated; Nate Bargatze Comments Deleted; Mencia, Louis C.K., and Late-Night Ratings

    Johnny Mac covers Mark Normand admitting on Maury Povich’s podcast that he fabricated a story about Netflix censoring a Muslim bit, prompting criticism from humorism.xyz and Mac’s uncertainty about whether Netflix had partly influenced the situation. He notes Nate Bargatze returning to social media to promote Texas dates after backlash over UFC photos with figures including Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Mike Johnson, and Sarah Huckabee Sanders, with The Daily Beast claiming critical comments are being deleted; he also cites Steve Byrne’s jab at W. Kamau Bell. Mac recaps Carlos Mencia’s post-arrest appearance at Jimmy Kimmel’s Comedy Club, new jail/tax material, and allegations of owing California back taxes, then discusses Louis C.K.’s new Netflix special amid commentary questioning what he’s done to earn mainstream return. He runs through late-night ratings, mentions a Donkey spinoff and Shrek 5, The Paper Season 2, Columbus Comedy Festival lineup, and an Australian comic praising Popeyes. 00:27 Mark Normand Netflix Story  02:13 Nate Bargatze UFC Backlash 02:52 Comments Getting Deleted 03:49 Comedians Feud Over Nate 04:09 Carlos Mencia Karaoke Return 05:22 Mencia Tax Case Material 07:27 Louis CK Netflix Comeback 09:19 Late Night Ratings Rundown 12:53 World Cup Popeyes Rant   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 television, and the comedy industry. New episodes every morning. Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Part of the Caloroga Shark Media network. 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. 3d ago

    Bad Friends Andrew Santino Bobby Lee Naked Stunt, Fallon Jokes About Trump Again, and Larry David Teams Up With Obama

    Johnny Mac recaps Daily Comedy News, including Jimmy Fallon’s jokes about President Trump headlining an America’s 250th rally after musical acts dropped out, tied to a 16-day Great American State Fair on the National Mall. Julia Louis-Dreyfus, on her podcast, warns of disputed facts, propaganda, and an “attack” on trust that makes comedy and artists essential and potentially endangered, while Mac argues figures like Stephen Colbert aren’t being censored. Mac then highlights Larry David discussing collaborating with former President Obama on HBO’s sketch series Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness and criticizing airlines, plus a Rob Schneider anecdote about David flying private. Tim Dillon critiques Pride Month corporate branding on Joe Rogan. TMZ reports Bobby Lee and Andrew Santino promoted Bad Game Show with 40 underwear-clad runners. Des Bishop discusses finding his American comedic voice and his special Bridge and Tunnel. Fiona O’Brien promotes her album Fiona 51.   00:14 Fallon Takes on Trump 01:17 Julia Warns on Comedy 02:47 Larry David Meets Obama 04:01 Tim Dillon on Pride 04:47 Andrew Santino and Bobby Lee Bad Game Show Stunt 05:29 Des Bishop Finds Voice 07:25 Fiona OBrien Spotlight 08:25 Wrap Up and Schedule 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 television, and the comedy industry. New episodes every morning. Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Part of the Caloroga Shark Media network. 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.

    9 min

  6. 4d ago

    Bill Maher Gets the Mark Twain Prize; Patton Oswalt’s Double Breakfast Sunday

    Johnny Mac reports that the John F. Kennedy Center will present the 27th Mark Twain Prize for American Humor to Bill Maher at a gala featuring comedians including Louis C.K., Whitney Cummings, and Jay Leno, plus John Mellencamp and Stephen A. Smith, with the program later airing on Netflix. He reads the official praise of Maher’s political-comedy influence and Mediaite’s ranking, then reviews past Mark Twain Prize recipients from Richard Pryor through Conan O’Brien, noting Bill Cosby’s 2018 rescission and other observations about the list. He riffs on bios for Louis C.K. and Jay Leno, including checking Leno’s voice-acting credits. He also covers Jo Koy hosting the filmed showcase series “Martin Lawrence Presents: Pass the Mic” in Albuquerque, and summarizes an LA Times piece on Patton Oswalt’s ideal Sunday routine. 00:00 Bill Maher Wins Twain 01:28 Past Winners Rundown 02:16 Cosby Rescinded Context 02:57 Modern Era Winners 04:23 Louis CK and Leno Bios 05:57 Jay Leno Voiceover Deep Dive 07:42 Jo Koy Hosts Pass the Mic 08:46 Patton Oswalt Perfect Sunday 12:45 Star Trek Rant and Wrap 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 television, and the comedy industry. New episodes every morning. Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Part of the Caloroga Shark Media network. 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

  7. 5d ago

    Louis C.K.: The Fall, the Independent Years, and Why Netflix Just Took Him Back

    Nine years after a New York Times report and his own direct admission ended his career almost overnight, Louis C.K. is back on Netflix on June 30 with a new special called Ridiculous. Johnny Mac lays out the full, sourced timeline — the allegations, the statement, the uncomfortable Comedy Cellar return — but also the parts of the story that get skipped: the 2011 five-dollar Beacon Theater experiment that invented his independent model years before he needed it, his own on-camera tribute crediting George Carlin with rebuilding his entire approach to writing, and an honest reckoning with why, like it or not, you can't tell the real story of 21st century stand-up without him in it. What happened with Louis CK in 2017?" – "Why is Louis CK compared to George Carlin?" – "How did Louis CK sell his own comedy specials?" – "What did Louis CK say in his apology statement?" – "How many specials has Louis CK released since 2017?" – "Did Louis CK win a Grammy after the scandal?" – "Is Louis CK one of the best comedians of the 21st century?" – "Why is Netflix working with Louis CK again in 2026?" 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 television, and the comedy industry. New episodes every morning. Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Part of the Caloroga Shark Media network. 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.

    11 min

  8. 6d ago

    Is Fallon going after Trump to chase down Jimmy Kimmel?

    Johnny Mac covers Jimmy Fallon posting more political jokes about Trump, suggesting Fallon is taking advantage of Colbert being off the air and Jimmy Kimmel’s summer break (guest hosts start July 6 with Tiffany Haddish). He reacts to Megyn Kelly criticizing Kimmel’s two-month vacation and discusses her reported real estate and private flying. Leslie Jones says she confronted SNL writers about being typecast as angry, loved the show but not the mental toll. Robbie Hoffman recounts storming out of the 2025 Emmys after losing, then returning to present. Rob Schneider is set to headline Freedom Fest’s Punching Up Comedy Festival in Las Vegas (July 8–11). Mac disputes a Pajiba review of Ryan Hamilton’s Netflix special, notes Adam Sandler’s anniversary skywriting, and gives “Comedy Stock Market” picks: buy Fallon, Hamilton, Moshe Kasher; hold Louis C.K.; sell Nate Bargatze, Carlos Mencia, Sebastian Maniscalco. He lists new and upcoming releases and announces a Louis C.K. deep-dive episode.   00:13 Fallon Goes Political 03:29 Late Night Summer Shuffle 03:51 Megyn Kelly Vacation Take 04:41 Who Should Guest Host 05:18 Leslie Jones SNL Typecast 06:02 Robbie Hoffman Emmy Exit 06:53 Rob Schneider Freedom Fest 07:55 Ryan Hamilton Review Debate 10:33 Adam Sandler Anniversary Skywrite 11:03 Comedy Stock Market Picks 13:16 New Specials Out Today 14:22 Sally Ann Hall Clip 15:20 More Specials And New Podcast 16:03 Tomorrow Deep Dive on Louis CK 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 television, and the comedy industry. New episodes every morning. Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Part of the Caloroga Shark Media network. 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.

    17 min
See All (1.8K)

Trailer

Shows with Subscription Benefits

CALOROGA SHARK+

Uninterrupted Listening!

$4.99/mo or $49.99/yr after trial

View Subscription FAQs

4.1
out of 5
94 Ratings

About

Comedy is a business, and Johnny Mac covers it like a beat reporter. Daily Comedy News is a daily briefing on comedians, stand-up, late night, and the comedy industry, who's selling out arenas, who's in trouble, who said what, and what it means for the business of being funny. If you follow Kevin Hart, Dave Chappelle, Nikki Glaser, Shane Gillis, John Mulaney, Bert Kreischer, or any working comedian, this show connects the dots every single day. The only daily podcast dedicated entirely to the comedy industry. New episode every morning. Follow wherever you listen to podcasts. 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?    Full episode transcripts at dailycomedynews.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.

Information

More From Caloroga Shark Media

You Might Also Like