Daily Comedy News with Johnny Mac

Daily Comedy News with Johnny Mac

A daily comedy podcast breaking news about stand-ups, late-night hosts, Netflix specials, and the world of comedians. The Comedy Industry’s Daily Pulse — in 10 Minutes or Less featurung commentary on the news by Johnny Mac. Daily Comedy News delivers smart, fast, and fun updates on everything happening in the comedy world — from stand-up specials and late-night shows to viral clips and backstage drama from Gossip Corner. Whether you're a fan of Dave Chappelle, Joe Rogan, Jim Gaffigan, Bill Burr, Chris Rock, Kevin Hart, Shane Gillis, John Mulaney, Ricky Gervais, Tom Segura, Pete Davidson, Marc Maron, Theo Von, Bert Kreischer, Tracy Morgan, Kristen Schaal, Maria Bamford, Amy Schumer, Matt Rife, or Rob Delaney—we’ve got you covered.We also keep tabs on the late-night crew: Jimmy Kimmel, Jimmy Fallon, Stephen Colbert, Saturday Night Live—if it’s funny and it’s trending, it’s here. Episodes include commentary and parody. Facebook Group: Daily Comedy News Podcast Group Reddit: r/dailycomedynews Instagram: @dailycomedynews YouTube: Subscribe on YouTube Web: www.dailycomedynews.com Get 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 supporter Contact Us Email: john [at] thesharkdeck [dot] com Twitter/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--4522158/support.

Episodes

December 9, 2025 10 mins
Johnny Mac delivers his daily comedy news, kicking off with updates about the 83rd Golden Globe ceremony, hosted by Nikki Glaser, and highlighting comedy nominations including Bill Maher, Kevin Hart, and Sarah Silverman. He debates the merits of their performances, leaning towards Kevin Hart as his top pick despite artistic admiration for Silverman. Mac also touches upon TV series nominations, expressing skepticism about 'The Bear'...
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Johnny Mac announces the 16 Comedians who will be part of Comedy Survivor, coming in January to the Daily Comedy News Podcast Group.

Out Joke, Out Bit, Outlast. 



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Johnny Mac reviews Vulture's Best Comedy Specials of 2025 list. He provides real-time reactions and shares his own preliminary list of top specials.  Do they have Marc Maron too low (yes), do they have Bill Burr too high (yes) and will they be proved right about this Kumail Nanjiani special?

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Johnny Mac delivers his daily comedy news from a freezing basement, battling a broken boiler.

Kevin Hart shares life reflections on 'Diary of a CEO', while Gary Gulman humorously criticizes state abbreviations. Josh Johnson discusses the challenges of transitioning from writer to anchor, and Morgan J's unique blend of music and comedy is featured in Variety. The Sklar Brothers talk about their start in comedy, and Chang Wang shares ...
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In a lively episode, Johnny Mac tell us about Dave Chappelle's show in Edmonton which  was marred by disruptive hecklers, drawing widespread social media criticism. Parents are agitated over Matt Rife's Netflix special, which we won't mention in the notes so we don't ruin Christmas.

Despite controversies, Johnny Mac praises Rife's special as one of the year's best. Meanwhile, Netflix unveils 'Free Birch,' a Bert Kreischer comedy ser...
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Johnny Mac continues his crusade to make 12:30 great again, challenging David Letterman to throw one watermelon off a towee and calls for a rebranding of the Letterman podcast to honor Conan O'Brien. Letterman's upcoming Netflix series featuring Michael B. Jordan and Jason Bateman is also mentioned.

Johnny praises a Sesame Street and Knives Out crossover skit but criticizes Elmo's involvement. Mac calls for a Muppets version of Kniv...
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December 3, 2025 16 mins
Johnny Mac discusses David Letterman's recent interview with Adam Sandler, pondering whether Letterman has lost his touch. Mac mentions Conan O'Brien's appearance on 'The Rest is History' podcast discussing the Beatles. He humorously entertains the 'Paul is Dead' theory and gives viewer statistics for Jim Gaffigan's popular bourbon video. Kevin Hart's Comedy Mount Rushmore is revealed, featuring Richard Pryor, Eddie Murphy, Dave Ch...
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'South Park' humorously targets Saudi funding for a Turkey trot, and Vice President Vance's turkey jokes flop with the troops. Amy Schumer fuels divorce rumors by appearing without her wedding ring. Louis CK faces a complicated place in comedy with sold-out shows despite his controversial past. Kevin Hart hints at a potential comedy project with Kat Williams and Mike Epps. Jim Gaffigan enjoys a bourbon-sponsored special, and his re...
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Johnny Mac discusses a major setback inthe #M1230GA movement as David Letterman weighs in.  To make things even worse for Johnny Mac, Letterman has Adam Sandler on his Netflix show.

Shane Gillis sells out a major venue, while controversial comedian Louis CK is seen with Mimi O'Donnell.

There's a lighthearted segment called Comedy Survivor launching, inviting listeners to nominate comedians. A recap of top touring comedians, Chevy Cha...
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Jim Gaffigan's viral bourbon set is getting huge views, Kevin Hart's Netflix special is the year's second best.,

Amid the speculation around Eddie Murphy's potential return to stand-up comedy, Mac doubts Murphy can meet high expectations set by his past performances and notes the challenges he may face. Additionally, Eddie Murphy will be honored with the AFI Life Achievement Award.

 Elsewhere, Jay Leno reveals that ticket sales for h...
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A look at recaps John Mulaney's comedic performance in San Francisco, highlighting his humorous takes on tech bros, Jeff Bezos, artificial intelligence, and Robert F. Kennedy.

President Trump's interest in reviving the Rush Hour franchise is also discussed, along with comedian Patton Oswalt's appearance on Stephen Colbert's show portraying a 'sexy' Vulcan.

Bill Maher's critique of Jimmy Kimmel's wife's anti-Trump email campaign and J...
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Johnny Mac highlights John Mulaney voicing a new Kraft Mac and Cheese campaign and critiques Jim Gaffigan's latest bourbon-themed comedy set. Mac reviews various comedy specials, suggesting high praise for Mo Amer's 'Wild World' on Netflix while panning Sebastian Maniscalco's latest effort. He also touches on Donald Glover's health scare, Adam Sandler's on-stage guilt, and offers stock market-style advice on comedians to invest in,...
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Johnny Mac delivers the Thanksgiving edition highlighting comedian Jonathan Kite's spot-on Anthony Bourdain impressions on social media. Sebastian Maniscalco reflects on his love for cooking and its similarities to comedy, while Fortune Feimster shares amusing anecdotes from her tour and her culinary preferences. Jim Gaffigan and Kathleen Madigan discuss their families' roles in their comedy, with Gaffigan touching on parenting and...
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MAGA comedian Shane Gillis (lol wtf) discusses Trump and Biden on Matt and Shane's Secret Podcast. Louis CK's new meditative set, explored by Jason Zinoman, focuses heavily on aging and faith. Sebastian Maniscalco reveals scheduling conflicts with an SNL sketch. Kevin Hart shares his thoughts on failure and success in a podcast. John Mulaney-directed Robbie Hoffman's Netflix special gets a December release. Patton Oswalt talks abou...
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Comedy news highlights including Sarah Sherman's upcoming HBO special 'Sarah Squirm Live Plus In The Flesh' airing on December 12th. Darrell Hammond shares insights on his experience with SNL, his Trump impersonation, and reactions to a 2018 tweet from Trump. Kathleen Madigan quietly drops her new special 'The Family Thread' on Amazon Prime. Chelsea Handler will host the Critics Choice Awards in January. Jo Koy is set to tape a new...
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Ricky Gervais' new stand-up special 'Mortality' will be on Netflix on December 30th, but its late release means it won't make year-end lists. Tom Segura's fifth special, 'Teacher,' drops on Netflix December 24th, also missing list deadlines. In other news, comedian Nate Bargatze is exploring the feasibility of building a 100-acre amusement park in Nashville, with plans to potentially start in 2026. John Mulaney discussed the Austin...
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Seth Meyers responds to the M1230GA movement.   Conan O'Brien's comedic adventures in India. Bill Maher explains why he no longer tours for standup due to the political climate, while Patton Oswalt releases a new Audible special. 'Weird Al' Yankovic extends his tour into 2026, and Jim Brewer announces his 'Find the Funny Tour.' Comedian Josh Johnson shares his perspectives on political discourse and optimism. Nikki Glaser reveals h...
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Topics include Louis CK on selling standup specials directly to fans and his current career status compared to pre-2017. Louis talks about his secret superstar status and the desire to stay connected with fans directly. Stephen Colbert discusses his transition from his Colbert Report persona to his current role and the nuances of performing as himself. Colbert and Jim Gaffigan talk about their views on comedy distribution and the e...
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Johnny Mac critiques Sebastian Maniscalco's reliance on exaggerated facial expressions and discusses Maniscalco's fear of failure despite his success. The podcast also tackles the challenges comedians face in sustaining high-quality content, citing examples from Hulu specials. It explores the broader comedy landscape, featuring insights from Jim Gaffigan on balancing comedy and politics, Louis CK's performance at the Riyadh Comedy ...
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