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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. 9H AGO

    Mystery Guests for Kevin Hart Roast on Netflix tonight?

    Johnny Mac previews the Netflix Is a Joke roast of Kevin Hart (hosted by Shane Gillis) airing live Friday, noting Netflix hasn’t announced roasters and speculating about possible names while quoting Netflix executives on choosing Hart and discussing Funny AF as a discovery vehicle. He recaps the Funny AF winner Ron Taylor’s Vulture interview, covering his surprise at winning, follower growth, material and time-management issues, strategy shifts for live public voting, and plans to build an hour after winning. He highlights Angela Johnson’s new special “Ugly Baby,” including her approach to family-related jokes, and reports Sinbad’s return to performing after his 2020 stroke. In “Gossip corner,” he cites a Naughty But Nice report about Jimmy Fallon’s odd Miami Grand Prix behavior and shares a past Sirius clip anecdote. He lists festival shows including Marcelo Hernandez at the Hollywood Bowl, Nate Bargatze, and Flight of the Conchords, and ends with a Mother’s Day note.   00:16 Kevin Hart Roast Speculation 01:00 Netflix Explains The Roast 02:02 Funny AF And Discovery 02:49 Ron Taylor Wins Funny AF 04:32 Strategy For Live Voting 05:18 Building A New Hour 05:47 Angela Johnson Ugly Baby 06:51 Sinbad Returns To Stage 07:21 Gossip Corner Jimmy Fallon 09:22 Festival Schedule Rundown 09:43 Marcello Hernandez Hollywood Bowl   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.

    12 min

  2. 9H AGO ·  BONUS

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  3. 1D AGO

    Behind the scenes of Chappelle Shows, and Louis CK reactions continue

    Johnny Mac reports on David Letterman appearing on Bill Simmons’ podcast and Page Six’s account of Dave Chappelle’s Hollywood Palladium Netflix taping, noting even collaborator Stan Lathan didn’t know the material as Chappelle tested sets in New York and Chicago. He discusses a star-studded comedy brunch at Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos’ home shared by impressionist Matt Friend, plus James Adomian’s Threads jab at Friend. The Hollywood Reporter and Vanity Fair weigh in on Louis C.K.’s return to Netflix, including quotes and observations about the audience. He recaps the Hilarity for Charity benefit hosted by Seth Rogen with sets from Jon Stewart, Sarah Silverman, Nick Kroll and others, including jokes about Kanye West, RFK Jr., and Russell Brand. He highlights Netflix Is A Joke’s Pee-Wee Herman tribute and shares a SiriusXM story about a scrapped Pee-wee promotion. Gossip Corner covers Akilah Hughes’ claims about Keegan-Michael Key’s wife (which TMZ disputes), Wayne Brady calling Bill Maher racist, and Amy Schumer’s new Central Park-view home, plus late-night Spirit Airlines jokes and a rundown of Netflix Is A Joke weekend shows.  00:28 Letterman on Simmons 00:47 Chappelle Palladium Mystery 01:25 Matt Friend Brunch Backlash 03:21 Louis CK Returns Again 05:11 Greek Theater Benefit Highlights 07:26 Pee Wee Tribute Recap 08:19 Johnny Mac Pee Wee Story 10:00 Gossip Corner Begins 10:10 Akilah Hughes TMZ Drama 11:24 Wayne Brady vs Maher 11:54 Amy Schumer New Home 12:35 Late Night Spirit Jokes 13:04 Netflix Is A Joke 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 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

  4. 2D AGO

    Mulaney on Kimmel and Letterman, Ron Taylor Wins Funny AF, and Chappelle Talks Trans Jokes with Michelle Obama

    Johnny Mac recaps a busy comedy week: Jimmy Kimmel interviews John Mulaney, joking about Stephen Colbert leaving TV and Mulaney having lived in Kimmel’s guesthouse. Mulaney also appears on David Letterman’s This Better Be Funny, featuring Paul Shaffer (standing ovation), news of Letterman executive producing a Shaffer documentary, and Letterman’s career retrospective including a Richard Pryor compliment; Mulaney discusses family, projects, and praises Robbie Hoffman as a fearless original, while giving a noncommittal update on his Netflix talk show and calling the new Michael Jackson movie “stupid and bad.” Kevin Hart’s Netflix competition Funny AF crowns Detroit comic Ron Taylor, who wins a Netflix special titled Elevate. Dave Chappelle on Michelle Obama’s podcast defends comedy-room context for controversial jokes. The episode also covers Louis C.K. themes, Netflix festival strategy, “comedy stock market” picks, and highlights Netflix Is A Joke festival shows plus mystery around the Roast of Kevin Hart lineup.   00:21 Kimmel and Mulaney Bit 02:15 Letterman Show Recap 05:01 Robbie Hoffman Talk 06:36 Mulaney Talk Show Future 07:23 Funny AF Finals Winner 08:56 Nikki Glaser Roast Debate 10:52 Chappelle on Obama Podcast 13:35 Louis CK New Material 14:28 Comedy Stock Market Picks 16:07 Netflix Festival Insights 18:05 Festival Tonight Guide 19:54 Roast of Kevin Hart Mystery 20:37 Wrap Up and Knicks 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

  5. 3D AGO

    Letterman Slams CBS Over Colbert Ending, Louis C.K. gets standing ovation at Netflix festival

    Johnny Mac’s Daily Comedy News covers David Letterman’s New York Times interview about the Late Show ending, where he mocks the Ellisons, questions what happened to Stephen Colbert, and calls CBS/Skydance “lying weasels” despite CBS saying it was “unequivocally a financial decision,” while also discussing Byron Allen’s Comics Unleashed as a sign of network TV’s shift. The episode reports Louis C.K.’s Netflix festival set at the Hollywood Bowl, his material, standing ovation, lack of addressing misconduct he previously admitted to, and a Decider critique of Netflix and the media’s framing. It notes Dave Chappelle bringing Kanye West onstage at The Comedy Store, uncertainty around the Roast of Kevin Hart lineup, Zach Galifianakis criticizing podcasters who don’t challenge Trump, a Schultz/Charlamagne debate, and festival spotlights including Night of Too Many Stars, Kill Tony, and multiple LA shows.   00:17 Letterman on Colbert Ending 03:13 Louis CK Netflix Festival Standing Ovation 05:09 Culture Critique and Media 07:09 Chappelle Brings Out Kanye 07:38 Kevin Hart Roast Updates 09:14 Andrew Shulz and Trump Podcasts 11:16 More News and Listening Picks 12:19 Netflix Festival Show Guide 15:21 Thursday Lineup at Netflix fest 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.

    17 min

  6. 4D AGO

    Tom Segura Club Dates, Kevin Hart Roast Details, and Netflix Is A Joke Update

    Johnny Mac delivers Daily Comedy News, noting Tom Segura’s three-night run at Acme Comedy Club in Minneapolis (Aug. 27–29) and speculating it may be for workshopping or recording. Nikki Glaser tells Kara Swisher she avoids private jets, calling them a waste and fearing public backlash. Kevin Hart on Alex Cooper’s podcast draws criticism for a Timothée Chalamet remark, jokes about Elon Musk, Nick Cannon, Bruno Mars, and Machine Gun Kelly, and promotes The Roast of Kevin Hart airing on Netflix on Mother’s Day night (May 10) while discussing his brand and love of roasting. Variety highlights the Marcelo Hernandez Show as a Spanish-language comedy showcase, with Netflix’s Robbie Praw describing comedy as a global export via Netflix. Bob Odenkirk predicts “manosphere comedy” will dissipate and says audiences mistake performance for sincerity. Rob Schneider and Dr. Phil discuss comedy, free speech, and costs. Jim Breuer references “I did that” gas pump stickers. Ophira Eisenberg announces her Veeps special May 15. Mac critiques a Lisa Ann Walter trailer, mentions Celebrity Traitors UK comedians, previews IKEA Wars at Sydney Comedy Festival, and lists Netflix Is A Joke festival shows including newly added Flight of the Conchords. 00:19 Tom Segura Club Dates 00:44 Nikki Glaser Private Flights 01:21 Kevin Hart Podcast Stir 02:51 Netflix Comedy Goes Global 03:31 Odenkirk On Manosphere 04:26 Rob Schneider Free Speech 05:07 Jim Breuer Gas Stickers 06:14 New Specials Announced 06:45 Hulu Special Trailer Roast 08:30 Celebrity Traitors And Survivor 09:54 IKEA Wars In Sydney 11:16 Netflix Festival Lineup   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.

    13 min

  7. 5D AGO

    Netflix Exec addresses Louis CK backlash, no more John Mulaney late night show, plus Robert Smigel Launches New Humor Me Podcast

    Johnny Mac delivers Daily Comedy News, led by Robert Smigel’s new weekly podcast, “Humor Me with Robert Smigel and Friends,” premiering May 8, featuring guests including David Letterman, Bob Odenkirk, Ellie Kemper, Jim Gaffigan, and others helping people make real-life tasks funnier. Netflix sets Tom Segura’s “Bad Thoughts” season two for May 24 (six episodes). Variety interviews Netflix Is A Joke organizers Robbie Praw and Tracy Podesca, teasing festival highlights (Pee-wee Herman celebration; Larry David with Jerry Seinfeld), noting success with “The Pete Davidson Show,” saying there’s no current talk of another season of John Mulaney’s “Everybody’s Live,” and hyping the Kevin Hart roast hosted by Shane Gillis. Praw addresses booking Louis C.K. this summer. Louis C.K. discusses India vs. New York poverty on Jim Norton’s podcast. Alex Jones attacks Tim Heidecker amid an Infowars-related court ruling; another hearing is set for May 28. Additional items include reports of King Charles’ jokes being tightly written, LA festival show picks, and Eugene Merman’s YouTube premiere of “Here Comes the Whimsy.” 00:18 Smigel Podcast Launch 02:04 Segura Bad Thoughts Return 02:30 Netflix Is A Joke Insider Talk 04:08 Roast Debate Kevin Hart 06:57 Louis C.K. Netflix Backlash 08:49 Louis C.K. India Clip 10:53 Alex Jones vs Heidecker 12:33 King Charles Joke Writers 13:08 Festival Picks LA Schedule 15:23 Eugene Merman New Special 16:10 Wrap Up And Sign Off 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.

    16 min

  8. 6D AGO

    Netflix Is a Joke Fest Begins in LA, Kevin Hart Funny AF Semi-Finals, and Rob Schneider Targets Kimmel

    Johnny Mac previews the Netflix Is a Joke Comedy Festival launching in Los Angeles, citing LA Times coverage and Netflix comedy head Tracy Pakosta on assembling talent; the festival is shortened to one week, runs through Sunday, and features 350 shows. Comics including Iliza Schlesinger, Sheng Wang, and Atsuko Okatsuka discuss the festival’s diversity, smaller rooms, and career growth; Netflix also addresses booking Louis C.K. and a future special, and Okatsuka plans to shoot her next special in LA later this year. The episode highlights recommended shows (e.g., Ralph Barbosa, Mike Ward, Timmy No Breaks) and a personal scan of the schedule (including Shane Gillis & Friends at the Hollywood Bowl). Deon Cole critiques excessive crowd work and describes increased confidence in joke success. It notes Kevin Hart’s Funny AF Live semifinals on Netflix and LAist comments praising LA’s stand-up scene, then runs late-night jokes about King Charles, reports Rob Schneider’s open letter urging ABC/Disney to fire Jimmy Kimmel, and mentions Scrubs being renewed for another limited season.   00:18 Netflix Is a Joke Begins 01:37 Festival Voices and Debate 02:54 LA Times Picks Tonight 04:04 Monday Festival Schedule Rundown 06:25 Deon Cole on Crowd Work 07:32 Kevin Hart Funny AF Clip 09:02 LAist Says LA Wins 11:08 Late Night King Charles Jokes 12:34 Rob Schneider vs Kimmel 13:57 Scrubs Renewed   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
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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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