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Daily Comedy News with Johnny Mac

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Frequency: 1 episode/1d. Total Eps: 1000

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, and the rest is comedy. 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.

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Bill Burr and Aziz Ansari don't discuss Riyadh Comedy Festival...sail right along with mainstream comedy careers

Wednesday, October 15, 2025 • Duration 11:13

Johnny Mac reports on Sebastian Maniscalco's upcoming special titled 'It Ain't Right,' which is set to premiere on Hulu. He also mentions the ongoing success of Maniscalco's career despite Riyadh.

Meanwhile, Bill Burr and Aziz Ansari are noted for their appearances at the Riyadh Comedy Festival, with Ansari's contentious reputation being highlighted. Amy Poehler recently hosted Ansari on her podcast, but they did not seem to discuss the festival.

Netflix has announced a new Eddie Murphy documentary entitled 'Being Eddie,' premiering on November 12, 2024, which delves into Murphy's illustrious career.

John Mulaney will be directing Robbie Hoffman's debut Netflix special.

Other comedy news includes insights from comedians like Gary Gulman, D.L. Hughley, and Caleb Hearon on their work and crowd interactions. There is also a Vulture article on the effectiveness of TikTok for comedians. Jay Leno's watch collection and a new 'Joke Token' technology for protecting comedians’ intellectual property are also touched upon.

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Daily Comedy News is hosted by Johnny Mac and releases every weekday. Subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favorite app. Part of the Caloroga Shark Media network. For transcripts and show notes visit www.dailycomedynews.com

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.

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

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Bill Burr live podcast cancelled, WTF Maron ends with Obama, Whitney Cummings suggests some would be happy if a Fox journalist was murdered

Tuesday, October 14, 2025 • Duration 15:04

Johnny Mac criticizes Stephen Colbert's involvement in the new Star Trek series, 'Star Fleet Academy,' calling for Colbert's removal from television. Mac also discusses Bill Burr's cancellation of a live podcast taping, expressing concern for Burr's well-being. The episode covers Whitney Cummings' comments on comedians taking Saudi money, and criticism of her misplaced statements. Additionally, Johnny reports on Marc Maron's final podcast episode featuring Barack Obama and reactions to the government shutdown as depicted on SNL. The segment concludes with updates on various comedy industry events and gossip, including the return of 'The Inbetweeners' and auctioning of Joan Rivers' memorabilia.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac--4522158/support.

Daily Comedy News is hosted by Johnny Mac and releases every weekday. Subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favorite app. Part of the Caloroga Shark Media network. For transcripts and show notes visit www.dailycomedynews.com

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.

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.

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Riyadh Comedy Festival - Louis CK's defense, Jessica Kirson's apology. PLUS This Past Weekend's Theo Von Strikes Out Flirting on TV

Sunday, October 5, 2025 • Duration 15:26

More coverage of the Riyadh Comedy Festival, featuring perspectives from Louis CK and Jessica Kirson on performing in Saudi Arabia. Kirson's participation sparked controversy, leading her to donate her performance earnings to a human rights organization.

00:40 Late Night Jokes Recap
02:20 Louis CK at Riyadh Comedy Festival
04:54 Jessica Kirson's Statement on Riyadh Performance
07:10 Theo Vaughn's Recent Performances and Reflections
11:24 Ryan Hamilton and Other Comedy News
12:56 Tony Hinchcliffe's Controversial Set

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac--4522158/support.

Daily Comedy News is hosted by Johnny Mac and releases every weekday. Subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favorite app. Part of the Caloroga Shark Media network. For transcripts and show notes visit www.dailycomedynews.com

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.

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.

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Adam Sandler's Happy Gilmore Sequel and Just For Laughs New Faces 2

Friday, July 25, 2025 • Duration 13:32

Johnny Mac reviews the New Faces Two comedy showcase, highlighting standout performances by Max Eddie, Catherine Blanfield, and Vittorio Angeloni. He also discusses Nish Kumar's views on Trump and comedy, the ongoing Montreal Comedy Festival events, and the Rise Comedy Festival in Denver. Lastly, Johnny touches on the release of 'Happy Gilmore 2' and previews a pet-friendly comedy fundraiser in Manhattan.

00:14 Review of New Faces Two
00:33 Comedians' Performances Breakdown
03:06 Intermission and Observations
04:47 Upcoming Events and Shows
06:29 Festival Highlights and Anecdotes
07:20 Comedy News and Updates
09:31 Adam Sandler's Happy Gilmore Sequel
12:24 Comedy Events and Album Releases

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Contact John at john@thesharkdeck dot com
John’s free substack about the media: Media Thoughts is mcdpod.substack.com
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You can also support the show at www.buymeacoffee.com/dailycomedynews Thanks to our sponsor Become a supporter of this podcast: .Daily Comedy News is hosted by Johnny Mac and releases every weekday. Subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favorite app. Part of the Caloroga Shark Media network. For transcripts and show notes visit 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. 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

Andrew Schulz vs Bartsool Dave Portnoy PLUS JFL Montreal News Faces 1

Thursday, July 24, 2025 • Duration 16:02

Johnny Mac reports from the New Faces event in Montreal, highlighting performances from various comedians including Alistair Ogden, Maggie Crane, and Bruce Gray. The episode also discusses festival happenings, including upcoming shows and the usual bustling atmosphere in Montreal. Significant awards and presentations are mentioned, featuring Ryan Reynolds, Roy Wood Jr., and rising stars like Hannah Burner and Kat Cohen. Additionally, John reviews a BET article critiquing Variety's lack of diversity in comedy, and shares updates on new projects including a Joan Rivers documentary and the controversial release of 'Happy Gilmore 2.'

00:12 New Faces Comedy Show Recap
05:12 Festival Atmosphere and Personal Observations
06:07 Comedy Awards and Notable Mentions
06:52 Comedy News Highlights
07:54 Tonight's Comedy Lineup
09:25 BET's Reaction to Variety's List
12:51 Happy Gilmore 2 Sponsorship Deal
13:42 Steph Tolev's Comedy Insights
14:50 Roy Wood Jr.'s Encounter with Willie Brown
15:24 Joan Rivers Documentary Announcement

Get the show without ads. Five bucks. For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app which says UNINTERRUPTED LISTENING. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus.

Contact John at john@thesharkdeck dot com
John’s free substack about the media: Media Thoughts is mcdpod.substack.com
Also follow the companion piece dailycomedynews.substack.com

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https://linktr.ee/dailycomedynews You can also support the show at Thanks to our sponsor Become a supporter of this podcast: .Daily Comedy News is hosted by Johnny Mac and releases every weekday. Subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favorite app. Part of the Caloroga Shark Media network. For transcripts and show notes visit 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. 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

Conan and Trump, Sandler and Travis Kelce from New Heights and the Top Netflix special of 2025 surprise

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 • Duration 24:33

Johnny Mac covers the latest in the comedy scene, starting with Gabriel Iglesias' stand-up special topping Netflix's viewership report for early 2025. Other comedians like Nate Bargatze, Andrew Schultz, and Bert Kreischer also make significant appearances on the list. The show also touches on a variety of comedy news, including reflections on Conan O'Brien's interactions with Donald Trump and a detailed rundown of the Just For Laughs New Faces list. Additionally, it features coverage of industry impact reports, South Park's streaming deal with Paramount, and an upcoming Montreal comedy festival lineup. The episode also highlights the passing of Malcolm-Jamal Warner and a legal case involving a German comedian.

00:13 Top Standup Specials on Netflix
03:00 Conan O'Brien and Donald Trump Incident
04:14 Just for Laughs New Faces List
06:36 Variety's Comedy Impact Report
13:29 Josh Johnson Hosts The Daily Show
14:05 Paramount's South Park Streaming Deal
16:21 Adam Sandler and Travis Kelsey
18:15 Montreal Comedy Festival Highlights
21:36 Kevin James' New Action Flick
22:51 German Comedian Faces Court
Get the show without ads. Five bucks. For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app which says UNINTERRUPTED LISTENING. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus.
Contact John at john@thesharkdeck dot com
John’s free substack about the media: Media Thoughts is mcdpod.substack.com
Also follow the companion piece dailycomedynews.substack.com

DCN on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@dailycomedynews
https://linktr.ee/dailycomedynews
You can also support the show at www.buymeacoffee.com/dailycomedynews
Thanks to our sponsor https://www.booksamillion.com/p/Happiness-

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac--4522158/support.
Daily Comedy News is hosted by Johnny Mac and releases every weekday. Subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favorite app. Part of the Caloroga Shark Media network. For transcripts and show notes visit 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. 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

Stephen Colbert and Jon Stewart Reactions to Cancellation of 'The Late Show'

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 • Duration 10:07

Johnny Mac covers Stephen Colbert's satirical response to Donald Trump and the unexpected cancellation of 'The Late Show.' Colbert joked about his newfound freedom to be open about his opinions, especially about Trump, now that the show is ending. He raised questions about the financial rationale behind CBS's decision, despite 'The Late Show' being number one in ratings. The episode also features comments from Jon Stewart, fellow late-night hosts, and industry insiders, all pondering the financial and political implications of the show's cancellation.

00:15 Colbert's Response to Trump
00:36 Colbert's Monologue Highlights
01:38 Weird Al and Audience Reactions
02:42 John Stewart's Take on the Cancellation
05:57 Industry Reactions and Speculations
08:05 Public and Celebrity Reactions

Get the show without ads. Five bucks. For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app which says UNINTERRUPTED LISTENING. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus.

Contact John at john@thesharkdeck dot com
John’s free substack about the media: Media Thoughts is mcdpod.substack.com
Also follow the companion piece dailycomedynews.substack.com

DCN on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@dailycomedynews
https://linktr.ee/dailycomedynews

You can also support the show at www.buymeacoffee.com/dailycomedynews Thanks to our sponsor Become a supporter of this podcast: .Daily Comedy News is hosted by Johnny Mac and releases every weekday. Subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favorite app. Part of the Caloroga Shark Media network. For transcripts and show notes visit 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. 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

Theo Von calls out JD Vance PLUS Marc Maron vs. Jon Stewart

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 • Duration 11:44

Colbert/Stewart/Letterman stuff will be handled in a bonus epsiode midday.

Johnny Mac delivers today's comedy news discussing Theo Von public challenge to Vice President JD Vance over the Jeffrey Epstein files, and Marc Maron's long-standing rivalry with Jon Stewart. The segment also highlights Variety's '10 Comics to Watch,' featuring up-and-coming talents such as Mary Beth Barone, and Robbie Hoffman, with their personal backstories and achievements. Additionally, the coverage includes reactions to Shane Gillis hosting the ESPYs and gossip involving Rosie O'Donnell and Ellen DeGeneres related to Donald Trump.

00:23 Theo Von Calls Out VP JD Vance
00:46 Marc Maron's Feud with John Stewart
02:18 Variety's 10 Comics to Watch
08:16 Gossip Corner: Rosie O'Donnell, Ellen DeGeneres
10:23 JFL Montreal Comedy Events

Get the show without ads. Five bucks. For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app which says UNINTERRUPTED LISTENING. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus.

Contact John at john@thesharkdeck dot com
John’s free substack about the media: Media Thoughts is mcdpod.substack.com
Also follow the companion piece dailycomedynews.substack.com

Thanks to our sponsor https://www.booksamillion.com/p/Happiness-Experiment/Carl-B-Barney/9798886452891

DCN on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@dailycomedynews You can also support the show at Become a supporter of this podcast: .Daily Comedy News is hosted by Johnny Mac and releases every weekday. Subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favorite app. Part of the Caloroga Shark Media network. For transcripts and show notes visit 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. 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

Should Stephen Colbert run for President?

Monday, July 21, 2025 • Duration 11:43

This bonus epsiode covers Rob Schneider's scathing Fox News op-ed calling Colbert's show "wafer thin Democratic propaganda."

John Oliver's reaction

Could this be the best thing that ever happened to Colbert's career? Should the Democrats recruit him for that open South Carolina Senate seat? And what does Jon Stewart—Colbert's friend, manager-mate, and executive producer—have to say about it all?

Get the show without ads. Five bucks. For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app which says UNINTERRUPTED LISTENING. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus.

Contact John at john@thesharkdeck dot com
John’s free substack about the media: Media Thoughts is mcdpod.substack.com
Also follow the companion piece dailycomedynews.substack.com

DCN on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@dailycomedynews
https://linktr.ee/dailycomedynews

You can also support the show at www.buymeacoffee.com/dailycomedynews

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac--4522158/support.Daily Comedy News is hosted by Johnny Mac and releases every weekday. Subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favorite app. Part of the Caloroga Shark Media network. For transcripts and show notes visit 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. 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

Is Kill Tony the top podcast?, Nate Bargatze makes a move, Bill Burr takes on Trump, Elon and Bezos

Monday, July 21, 2025 • Duration 12:04

In today's episode of Daily Comedy News, Johnny Mac highlights major developments in the comedy world, including Nate Bargatze's new distribution deal with 800 Pound Gorilla. Bill Burr shares candid jokes about immigrants, Donald Trump, and Jeff Bezos from his recent Abu Dhabi show. Adam Sandler talks about the joy of working with his daughters, and John Mulaney's upcoming appearance at the Texas Tribune Festival is announced. The episode also discusses podcast chart rankings, focusing on the debate around Kill Tony's number one status. Finally, Johnny shares a personal volleyball triumph and a new discovery of blackberry cider, wrapping up with a special mention of comedian Seaton Smith's upcoming performance at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.

Get the show without ads. Five bucks. For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app which says UNINTERRUPTED LISTENING. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus.

Contact John at john@thesharkdeck dot com
John’s free substack about the media: Media Thoughts is mcdpod.substack.com

DCN on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@dailycomedynews
https://linktr.ee/dailycomedynews

You can also support the show at www.buymeacoffee.com/dailycomedynews

Thanks to our sponsor https://www.booksamillion.com/p/Happiness-Experiment/Carl-B-Barney/9798886452891

Become a supporter of this podcast: .Daily Comedy News is hosted by Johnny Mac and releases every weekday. Subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favorite app. Part of the Caloroga Shark Media network. For transcripts and show notes visit 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. 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

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