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

October 17, 2025 18 mins
Johnny Mzc discusses Joe Rogan’s comments about Marc Maron behavior towards other comedians, particularly his jealousy and public criticism. Issues surrounding Bill Burr’s appearance at the Riyadh Comedy Festival are also highlighted, with opinions from Andrew Schultz. Additionally, Amy Poehler faces criticism for not addressing Aziz Ansari's participation in the Riyadh Comedy Festival on her podcast. Other topics include Eric Idle...
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 Bert Kreischer humorously compared Fiji to Arizona, expressing his surprise at how dry he found it.

John Mulaney discussed his partnership with an alcohol-free beer brand and his experiences with sobriety, including a potential humorous showdown with Tom Holland over non-alcoholic beers.

Ricky Gervais humorously pondered why he's still overweight despite regular exercise, with advice from Dr. Syriac Abby Phillips pointing to alcohol...
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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 discus...
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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 ...
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October 13, 2025 12 mins
Bert Kreischer reminiscies about his partying days being featured in Rolling Stone and sharing his wellness routines during his 2023 tour.

Dusty Slay discusses the life-changing benefits of sobriety on his comedy career.

George Clooney is credited with improving Adam Sandler's wardrobe.

Vulture interviews David Letterman about the early days of his late-night show, emphasizing Johnny Carson's impact. 

And a critique of 'The Simpsons,' ...
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Mark Normand discusses cancel culture and its misuse, highlighting examples like Shane Gillis. Sheng Wang shares his pandemic hair journey and office work experiences. Brian Regan talks about the personal challenge of performing clean comedy. Bob Odenkirk reflects on the Midwest's influence on his comedic perspective. Stavros Halkias opens up about his evolving views on wellness and masculinity. Greg Gutfeld elaborates on becoming ...
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Johnny Mac delivers today's comedy news, highlighting Bert Kreischer's spontaneous and playful partying anecdotes involving his wife, which also inspire his 'Permission to Party' tour.

Gary Gulman reflects on his mixed experiences with 'Last Comic Standing' and the pivotal role of an appearance on 'Conan' in his career.

Stavros Halkias  opens up about his struggles with traditional masculinity and finding his place in comedy. Mark No...
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Johnny Mac covers Trevor Noah's critical take on the Riyadh Comedy Festival, addressing issues with Saudi Arabia's human rights record and the ethics of performing at such events.

Trevor Noah also draws parallels between restrictions on free speech in Saudi Arabia and concerning trends in the United States.

Additionally, the episode touches on celebrities such as Louis CK and Kevin Hart, and comedian stock market recommendations. The...
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Johnny Mac discusses Marc Maron's emotional farewell announcement on his blog, leading up to his final podcast episodes.

The main focus, however, is on Bill Burr's appearance on Conan O'Brien's podcast, where Burr defends performing at the Riyadh Comedy Festival amidst criticism.

Conan has been criticized for not challenging Burr's statements.

The discussion also highlights similar criticisms faced by Aziz Ansari for participating in ...
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Johnny Mac  covers Bill Burr's reaction to the controversy surrounding his performance at the Riyadh Comedy Festival. Despite Burr's concerns about media misrepresentation, he clarifies that the audience included 8,000 citizens and diplomats, not just royals. Burr also praises (presumably) comedian Jessica Kirson for her boldness on stage.

The episode transitions to other comedy news, including Jo Koy's joke about Taylor Swift at th...
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Johnny Mac once again shares his admiration for sportscaster Al Michaels, recounts a famous prank call involving Michaels and Peter Jennings, and gives the latest update on Jim Gaffigan's bourbon-themed standup shows.

Mac also comments on comedian Gianmarco Soresi's recent photo appearance with Jim Gaffigan and discusses Nate Bargatze's controversial Emmy segment.

Additional highlights include upcoming projects like David Letterman’s...
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Johnny Mac  critiques the latest episode of 'Saturday Night Live', highlighting both strong performances and moments that fell flat. Colin Jost and James Austin Johnson's characters are mentioned specifically. Johnny also defends Jimmy Fallon's neutral approach to late-night comedy amid public backlash. The Riyadh Comedy Festival stirs controversy due to comedians like Bill Burr and others performing in Saudi Arabia despite the cou...
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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
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Theo Von addresses a government-related incident that left him paranoid, including receiving threats and a strange offer of extra security.

Saturday Night Live's return is highlighted, covering upcoming hosts and musical guests like Bad Bunny and Doja Cat, and speculations about a potential Taylor Swift appearance.

The episode also delves into SNL's new cast members and Lorne Michaels' evolving casting strategy.

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Johnny Mac discussds key stories such as Pete Davidson's participation in the Riyadh Comedy Festival despite his father's death on 9/11, and the backlash this has received. Other topics include Bill Burr's controversial comments, Dave Chappelle's claims of being censored in America, and updates on several comedians' upcoming performances and projects.

Scott Matthew Davidson was a firefighter killed on 9/11.  His son Pete Davidson pe...
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Bill Burr discussed his appearance at the Riyadh Comedy Festival, including observations on Saudi culture and stand-up comedy constraints, his initial concerns about performing in Saudi Arabia and how he felt welcomed and appreciated by the audience.

The episode also covers other performers like Chris Tucker, Jeff Ross, and Russell Peters, and their shows at the festival. Additionally, it includes reactions from comedians and media ...
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Johnny Mac discusses David Cross's critical post on the Riyadh Comedy Festival, expressing disdain for comedians participating in the event due to the Saudi regime's human rights abuses. Featured festival comedians include Gabe Iglesias, and Jimmy Carr.

Additionally, Conan O'Brien shares heartfelt advice on the Late Show with Stephen Colbert, while Jimmy Kimmel mocks Trump's release of the Earhart files. The script also touches on T...
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Theo Von's recent Netflix special taping at the Beacon Theater was marred by errors, leading to audience concerns and a significant portion leaving before the show's end.

David Letterman praised Jimmy Kimmel's first monologue but criticized Donald Trump.

Nimesh Patel explains why he dropped out of the Riyadh Comedy Festival.

Atsuko Okatska says she rejected an offer to perform at the Riyadh Comedy Festival, citing censorship and ethic...
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Johnny adds Sebastian Maniscalco to his 'Legion of Cool Comedians' for promoting Frigidaire's stone-baked pizza ovens and mentions Maniscalco's upcoming tour dates, including an appearance at the Riyadh Comedy Festival. 

The podcast also highlights Jessica Kirson's performance at the same festival, touching on her advocacy for free speech in comedy.

Additionally, news about Bill Burr potentially joining Aaron Sorkin's 'The Social Net...
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In this special bonus episode, Johnny Mac chats with Julie Seabaugh, producer (and idea originator!) of t the new Marc Maron documentary, 'Are We Good?', which hits theaters on October 3rd. 

This documentary provides a raw and intimate portrayal of comedian and podcaster Marc Maron, focusing on his life after the sudden loss of his partner, Lynn Shelton.

Julie Seabaugh, the film's producer and story editor,  discusses the inspiration...
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