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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. 23H AGO

    Dave Chappelle on Saudi Comedy Money, Kimmel on Pro-Trump Comics, and Late-Night Uncertainty

    Johnny Macc delivers a daily comedy news briefing with political and industry updates. Dave Chappelle tells NPR his concerns about performing at the Riyadh Comedy Festival faded given U.S., Netflix, and film industry business ties with Saudi Arabia, arguing all money is connected to something “terrible.” Jimmy Kimmel, on Michelle Obama’s podcast, criticizes comedians who support Donald Trump as opportunistic and says people often compromise for money; he also discusses backlash to his politics and welcoming public admissions of being wrong. Radar Online reports a dark, toxic vibe as Stephen Colbert’s Late Show winds down and dismisses a rumored Netflix deal, while John Oliver jokes about constant anxiety over his show amid mergers. W. Kamau Bell discusses being “terminally online” and performing after Trump’s Kennedy Center takeover news; James Austin Johnson riffs at Notre Dame. Other items: Paul Ilia’s special “Good Son” also releases on Watermelon Plus after Google promotion limits; Zach Galifianakis debuts Netflix’s “This Is a Gardening Show”; Comedy Gives Back hosts a Los Angeles benefit; Jeff Ross says he’s fully recovered from colon cancer; a 2026 comedian draft is teased.   00:15 Chappelle and the Saudi Festival 00:55 Kimmel Calls Out Comics 03:06 Colbert Show Ending Rumors 04:50 John Oliver Merger Anxiety 05:14 W Kamau Bell On News 06:07 James Austin Johnson Bits 08:37 Zach Gardening Series 09:08 Comedy Gives Back Event 10:05 Jeff Ross Health Update 10:25 Draft Tease 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.

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

    1D AGO ·  BONUS

    You Might Also Like: The School of Greatness

    Introducing The Science of Healing Your Body with Your Mind | Dr Joe Dispenza from The School of Greatness. Follow the show: The School of Greatness Dr Joe Dispenza drops a finding that most people are not ready for: a seven-day meditation retreat produces measurably greater healing than most pharmaceutical drugs, with 80% of participants expressing the same healing genes by the end. If you have ever tried to think positive and felt nothing shift, Dr Joe explains why that happens and what your body is actually doing instead. Most of us are unknowingly running 95% of our lives from subconscious programs rooted in the past, and our bodies quite literally cannot accept thoughts that contradict what they have already been conditioned to feel. The path forward is not more willpower or better affirmations. It is learning to match your thoughts with a new feeling so completely that your biology has no choice but to change. The Greatness Playbook: The Future Self Edition Dr Joe’s books: Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself Becoming Supernatural You Are the Placebo: Making Your Mind Matter Evolve Your Brain: The Science of Changing Your Mind Dr Joe’s website Dr Joe’s retreats Dr Joe’s retreat testimony The Breastmilk Study In this episode you will: Understand why positive thinking alone fails and what your body actually needs to accept a new belief as real Learn how your brain's default mode network traps you in predictable patterns and what seven days of focused practice can do to rewire it Discover how advanced meditators are producing factors in their blood that stop cancer cells from multiplying and moving Explore the quantum field science behind how focused intention can influence healing in people who are not in the same room or even the same country Identify the one emotional shift required to move from survival mode into the kind of creative energy that makes transformation possible For more information go to https://lewishowes.com/1917 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 [Stop Blocking the Life You Want] Eckhart Tolle Price Pritchett 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. Scrubs 10x09 My Celebration

    1D AGO

    Scrubs 10x09 My Celebration

    Johnny Mac recaps “Scrubs” Season 10, Episode 9 (“My Celebration,” aired April 15, 2026), relieved Dr. Cox isn’t killed off but noting his treatment isn’t working; Cox hides test results from Jordan until she confronts him and urges him to let her be strong, while JD decides to show up for Cox despite a mis-sent “I could really use a friend” text. The episode’s case involves a father who collapses before his daughter’s wedding and needs a pacemaker, prompting Turk to move the wedding to the hospital with Dr. Park officiating. JD meets quirky visitor Charlie, whose grandma is his patient, and they begin connecting. Jordan and the janitor return; the janitor claims to be chief custodian of the Joint Commission, flags hazards, and is revealed to have a son working maintenance. Johnny also mentions Paley Festival anecdotes and renewal uncertainty, citing ratings around 2.94M and talk of planning five more seasons. 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

  4. 1D AGO

    JFL Montreal 2026 Headliners Seinfeld and Weird Al, Ari Shaffir’s ‘This Is Not Happening’ Return, and Pete Davidson’s Sock Pivot

    Johnny Mac previews Just for Laughs Montreal 2026, announcing headliners Jerry Seinfeld and Weird Al Yankovic, including a free outdoor Weird Al show, plus first-wave gala hosts and additional acts. He recaps an LA Times interview with Ari Shaffir about the new purchasable season of ‘The End’/‘This Is Not Happening’ produced by YMH Studios, taped at a burlesque nightclub called The Box, and lists many featured comedians. He summarizes a Hollywood Reporter profile of Iranian-American comic Max Amini discussing his background, views on Iran’s regime, and his large online following and MSG sellout. Vanity Fair reports Pete Davidson is disillusioned with fame and has become an equity partner/creative director at sock company Doublesoul. Other items include Sarah Silverman winning “Comedy Survivor,” a forthcoming “2026 comedian draft” episode, a Sesame Street clip with Ramy Youssef for Arab American Heritage Month, Prime Video’s one-episode ‘Last One Laughing’ Halloween special, and StubHub-related ticket issues at a Killers of Kill Tony show in San Antonio. 00:00 JFL Montreal 2026 01:06 Weird Al Free Show 01:53 This Is Not Happening 02:25 Ari On The Box 03:12 YMH Studios Revival 03:52 Max Amini Profile 06:27 Pete Davidson Socks 07:53 Comedy Survivor Winner 08:06 Comedian Draft Tease 08:50 Ramy On Sesame Street 09:42 Last One Laughing UK Halloween 10:12 Kill Tony Ticket Mess   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.

    11 min
  5. Comedy Survivor Week 16 - The Winner is....

    2D AGO

    Comedy Survivor Week 16 - The Winner is....

    The winner of Comedy Survivor is revealed... 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.

    5 min

  6. 2D AGO

    Dave Chappelle on Republicans “Weaponizing” Trans Jokes; Nikki Glaser’s Image Shift; Kevin Hart's new Netflix show

    Johnny Mac delivers Daily Briefing comedy news on 4/20, highlighting Dave Chappelle’s NPR interview where he says Republicans weaponized transgender jokes, recounts a Lauren Boebert photo incident, and argues art and speech require nuance beyond red/blue absolutes; he also comments on whether the president is funny and notes Chappelle recorded an episode for Michelle Obama’s podcast in Yellow Springs. New releases include Hulu’s “4/20 Quick Hits” executive produced by Jimmy Kimmel and Netflix’s “Funny AF with Kevin Hart,” a global live-voting comedy competition with rotating celebrity judges. The episode focuses heavily on Nikki Glaser’s rising profile (special coming Friday, hosting the 2026 Time 100 Gala) including Chris Rock’s praise, Time’s “saying yes to it all” framing, her comments on fans, roasts, and apologizing for harmful jokes, plus a “Comedy Survivor” finale tease. Other items: Trevor Noah’s special, Joe Rogan’s Time 100 blurb by Mike Rowe, Billy Crystal’s Broadway show “860,” and Richard Gadd canceling a Sydney Comedy Festival appearance.   00:18 Chappelle on Politics 01:41 Trump Funny Question 02:03 Michelle Obama Podcast 02:27 Kimmel Hulu 420 Docs 03:03 Kevin Hart Netflix Funny AF Format 04:30 Nikki Glaser Image Shift 04:57 Time100 Hosting Buzz 06:31 Kim K Connection 09:08 Glaser on Fans Roasts 11:48 Trevor oah Review 13:08 Time100 Rogan       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

  7. 3D AGO

    Late-Night Talk with Fard Muhammad: Carson Curtains, Streaming, SNL UK, Lorne Michaels, Leno vs. Letterman, and Colbert’s Cancellation

    Host Johnny Mac interviews Fard Muhammed about late-night TV, starting with Muhammed’s multicolor “Carson curtains” backdrop made from wedding-curtain pieces for his planned talk-show-history web series. They discuss viewing habits (Kimmel, Fallon, Colbert), the problem of monologues hitting YouTube early, and ideas for simulcasting or streaming late-night sooner, comparing it to SNL’s simultaneous airing. They debate Peacock’s delay for SNL UK, assess SNL UK’s tone, recent experimental U.S. episodes, and intro-sequence choices, and discuss whether Lorne Michaels should stay. They revisit NBC’s 10 p.m. Jay Leno experiment, alternate Conan/Jay scenarios, and defend Fallon’s Tonight Show stewardship. Mohammed offers a nuanced view of Leno, argues Letterman deserved the 1992 Tonight Show, and says Conan needed more time. They end on Colbert’s ending, alleging external pressures, fearing a domino effect toward syndicated replacements, and noting After Midnight and Taylor Tomlinson’s exit as a warning sign.  00:25 Carson Curtain Backdrop 04:28 Late Night vs Streaming 07:56 SNL UK Release Frustrations 10:49 SNL Hosts and Cast Spotlight 14:03 Lorne Michaels Succession 18:01 Jay Leno 10 PM Experiment 21:19 Conan What If Timeline 25:22 Fallon Gets Tonight Show 28:27 Jay Leno Reputation Debate 34:52 Conan Needed Time 39:48 Conan Was a Gamble 41:32 Colbert Ending Reactions 45:25 Future of Late Night 48:00 Kimmel is The New King 49:15 Gutfeld Ratings Debate 51:21 Mulaney Needed a Format 53:53 Taylor Tomlinson Butterfly Effect 57:41 Colbert Cost Cutting Options 60:40 Byron Allen     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.

    1h 5m

  8. 4D AGO

    Kill Tony Heads to WrestleMania Weekend

    Johnny Mac’s daily comedy news previews Tony Hinchcliffe bringing Kill Tony to WrestleMania 42 tonight after night one at Dolby Live at Park MGM with WWE stars, legends, comedians, and surprise guests, noting last year’s Roast of WrestleMania felt underwhelming. Bowen Yang reflects on not seeing himself as a star at SNL, Lorne Michaels advising him not to be a “poster child for racial harmony,” and the value of bombing and moving on. The LA Times profiles Sheng Wang’s new special Purple, with Ali Wong praising his craft and process; Wang discusses touring growth, post-special writing fear, and the title’s “purplish” themes. Chelsea Handler shares her views on casual dating and marriage. Ben Carlin discusses how Stephen Colbert might end his late-night run and praises The Colbert Report. The Moon Tower Comedy Festival and Melbourne International Comedy Festival wrap up with show listings and clips, plus Philadelphia’s “Weeding Out The Stoned” live show details.   00:16 Kill Tony WrestleMania 01:09 Bowen Yang SNL Reflections 01:43 Shang Wang Purple Special 03:49 Chelsea Handler On Marriage 04:22 Colbert Late Night Future 05:42 Moontower Festival Picks 06:38 Melbourne Fest Clips 09:46 420 Philly Comedy Show   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
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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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