Johnny Mac highlights comedian Nikki Glaser's fascination with Taylor Swift, comparing it to her early stand-up inspiration, Sarah Silverman. Glaser's interest in Taylor Swift influences her plans for a cover band and reflects on her tour experiences. The episode also covers insights from Jim Jefferies on his career post-pandemic and his shift from alcohol to cannabis. Meanwhile, Mark Maron discusses the evolution of comedy, reflecting on audience influences and the role of followers in a comedi...
Oct 16, 2024•12 min
Sebastian Maniscalco tals about the challenges and beauty of live performances and balancing showmanship with humor. Matt Rife on crowd work and handling hecklers, and reveals his strategy on managing social media impact. Myq Kaplan shares about the varying methodologies among comedians and the inspiration he gained from Rory Scoville. Dina Hashim discusses the importance of new experiences in generating comedy material, and Sam Campbell shares his career highlights, influence of Shelly Berman, ...
Oct 15, 2024•9 min
In this episode of Daily Comedy News with Johnny Mag, it is revealed that John Mulaney will host a weekly live talk show on Netflix, as announced by Netflix's chief content officer, Bella Baharia. Meanwhile, Nate Borghese is set to release two standup specials on Netflix. The segment also covers a humorous interaction on Andrew Schultz's podcast where former President Donald Trump faced laughter over his comments. Gossip Corner discusses Diddy's social gatherings, speculation surrounding Kevin H...
Oct 14, 2024•10 min
Johnny Mac discusses the buzz around the new Australian version of The Office, stating it follows a long tradition of various international adaptations. The show, starring Felicity Ward and approved by Ricky Gervais, will air on Prime Video in Australia and the UK. Additionally, Jeff Dunham is releasing a new Christmas comedy special, 'Scrooged Up Holiday Special', on November 19th on Amazon Prime. Nate Bargatze and his wife are contributing to an indoor facility for Donaldson Christian Academy....
Oct 13, 2024•8 min
Todays whow covers a lively discussion on Saturday Night Live, with Michael Che expressing his reactions to receiving calls from Lorne Michaels. The dynamics between Che and Colin Jost are highlighted, particularly regarding their joke swap segment. The script also touches on Bert Kreischer's benefit 'Bert Aid' for Hurricane Helene victims and delves into a humorous list ranking 'Lost' characters as guests on Joe Rogan's podcast. It concludes with updates on comedian Steven Rogers' special tapin...
Oct 12, 2024•10 min
Johnny Mac discusses the wide release of 'The Saturday Night Movie,' detailing the dramatic behind-the-scenes moments leading up to the first episode of SNL. Spoilers include rumored incidents featuring comedians like Milton Berle and John Belushi. Brian Regan shares his comedic evolution and new project endeavors. David Cross and David Spade talk about their current creative projects, while Eugene Merman reminisces about his comedy festival. Langston Kerman shares a humorous mushroom experience...
Oct 11, 2024•8 min
We explore a variety of topics, including Nate Bargatze's new book 'Big Dumb Eyes,' upcoming Christmas special, and SNL ratings. Seth Meyers releases a trailer for his comedy special 'Dad Man Walking,' with jokes about parenting. There's a discussion on Tommy Chong's claims against President George W. Bush regarding his 2003 conviction. Jenna Fischer shares her breast cancer journey, declaring herself cancer-free. Other highlights include a World Animal Day event, HBO's 'It's Florida Man' series...
Oct 10, 2024•9 min
Johnny Mac reports on Shane Gillis turning down an SNL offer to attend Skankfest and explores insights into late night comedy with comments revolving around John Mulaney, Chris Gethard, and comedy legends like Letterman and Conan. The episode touches on Vegas's Skankfest and performers like Dave Attell, and reviews including opinions on Ali Wong's Netflix special and Hannah Gadsby's New York show. Also discussed is Trevor Noah's new illustrated book 'Into the Uncut Grass'. 00:14 Shane Gillis' SN...
Oct 09, 2024•10 min
In today's episode of 'Daily Comedy News,' host Johnny Mack covers a variety of topics including Travis Kelce's 35th birthday celebrations with Jason Kelce and Patrick Mahomes, Allie Wong's new Netflix special 'Single Lady,' Tom Segura's 2025 tour dates, and David Cross's latest tour. The episode also highlights Nate Bergatzi's appearance on 'Saturday Night Live' and a critique of the show's 50th season relying on alumni like Maya Rudolph and Andy Samberg. Additionally, there's a discussion on t...
Oct 08, 2024•12 min
Johnny Mac discusses Burt Kreischer's announced benefit show in Florida for Hurricane Helene victims, highlighting his connection to the state. Ahmed Ahmed is profiled by the LA Times, sharing his experiences in Hollywood and challenges with typecasting and stereotyping, leading to his shift into stand-up comedy. Eugene Merman reflects on his work with Flight of the Conchords and the Mandela Effect, while Nikki Glaser discusses Taylor Swift on Bill Maher's show. Billy Gardell shares his return t...
Oct 07, 2024•12 min
This episode of the comedy news shares a sneak peek of a crossover between 'Abbott Elementary' and 'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia,' teased by Rob McElhenney with photos on social media. It also touches on Will Ferrell's early days on SNL as discussed in his documentary with Harper Steele, Lewis Black's potential farewell tour, and Cooper Manning's amusing golf outing with Larry David. Additionally, there's news about the 'Community' movie script being reworked, Alan Strickland Williams' debu...
Oct 06, 2024•8 min
The episode covers the return of Saturday Night Live with Nate Bergatze as the host, discussing his experiences with cue cards due to color blindness. Lorne Michaels talks about past hosting aspirations and the future of SNL. Comedy personalities like Shane Brendan, Hasan Minhaj, Mark Maron, and Jim Jefferies discuss various comedy perspectives and personal insights. The episode also highlights Tom Segura and Christina P's podcast empire and Kevin MacDonald's directorial debut. Finally, there ar...
Oct 05, 2024•9 min
Johnny Mac delivers today's comedy news, touching on Nick Swardson's rapid writing process and admiration for fellow comedians like Jim Gaffigan and Louis CK. Nikki Glaser expresses her deep enthusiasm for Taylor Swift concerts, comparing Swift to the Beatles. Hasan Minhaj reflects on the challenges of portraying personal stories in his specials. The episode also highlights Phil Wang's thoughts on his mixed heritage inspiring his comedy, Taylor Tomlinson's comedic interactions in Portland, and u...
Oct 04, 2024•13 min
Host Johnny Mac delivers updates on the latest in comedy. He discusses Tim Dillon's new Netflix project and doubts about it being labeled a comedy special. Mac also provides insights into Michael Che's potential new late-night talk show and its development phase. The episode shares various comedy news, including Nate Bregazzi's involvement with the National Comedy Center and Andy Samberg's SNL portrayal of Doug Emhoff. Additionally, Mac humorously critiques Jimmy Fallon's 'Tonightmares' Hallowee...
Oct 03, 2024•10 min
In today's episode of Daily Comedy News, Johnny Mac covers the passing of basketball great Dikembe Mutombo and a controversial retweet by Rob Schneider. Johnny also delves into the podcasting success stories of Tom Segura, Christina Pazsitzky, and Joe Rogan. John Oliver's dissatisfaction with HBO's new YouTube policy is discussed, along with speculation about the future of Jimmy Kimmel Live. Additional segments include the backlash against Ellen DeGeneres, Gilbert Gottfried's posthumous album, H...
Oct 02, 2024•12 min
In today's episode, Johnny Mac previews the VP debate and discusses the unique hosting lineup for The Daily Show post-debate coverage. He highlights Cat Williams' recent comedic take on Sean Diddy Combs' attorneys, and Marlon Williams' take on Diddy parties. Johnny also recaps Marlon Wayans' appearance on the Shaquille O'Neal podcast, where he jokingly praised Magic Johnson. Samantha Bee's podcast reflections on Diddy are also covered. SNL's recent star-studded episode and Bowen Yang's spotlight...
Oct 01, 2024•12 min
In this episode of Daily Comedy News, Johnny Mac covers Hasan Minhaj's loss of the Daily Show hosting gig after a controversial New Yorker profile, Nikki Glaser's memorable performance at the Brady Roast, and the rise of comedian Matt Friend during the pandemic. The show also features Jay Pharoah's reflections on his first crowd laugh and impressions, Ellen DeGeneres's latest comedy special, and Yakov Smirnoff's new podcast. Additionally, there's news about Ben Stiller's upcoming pickleball movi...
Sep 30, 2024•11 min
Johnny Mac discusses the conspiracy theory that Bob's Burgers doesn't actually exist, despite its place in popular culture. Weird Al's upcoming tour, John Mulaney's new Broadway production, Mike Cannon's comedy special, Veep's virtual table read, and various comedians' updates. 00:15 The Bob's Burgers Conspiracy 02:51 Weird Al's Big Return 03:32 John Mulaney's Broadway Debut 04:01 Greg Fitzsimmons and Joe Rogan's Comedy Beginnings 04:47 Mike Cannon's New Comedy Special 05:48 Veep Cast Reunion fo...
Sep 29, 2024•9 min
Johnny Mac welcomes comedian Shain Brenden for a lively and insightful chat. Shane discusses his new comedy album 'Either Way, Pretty Funny,' his thoughts on Taylor Swift's influence on the NFL, and his experience balancing the traditional audio album format with modern comedy specials. The conversation touches on Shane's journey in comedy, the dynamics of 'Don't Tell Comedy,' and his unique gigs like performing for the Portland Trail Blazers. Johnny Mac and Shane also delve into the impacts of ...
Sep 28, 2024•41 min
Johnny Mac covers a range of topics in comedy news, featuring insights from Whitney Cummings on evolving her comedic style while maturing, and Michael Ian Black's perspective on engaging in thoughtful dialogue without attempting to change minds. Also discussed are Greg Fitzsimmons' experience with Ellen, Ali Sadiq's storytelling approach, and a controversial Ricky Gervais skit in court. Jason Zinaman questions the traditional comedy club booking process, while the Bushwick Comedy Club pioneers v...
Sep 27, 2024•10 min
In today's episode of Daily Comedy News, Johnny Mac delves into Jim Gaffigan's upcoming tour with Jerry Seinfeld, Tom Segura's planned performance at Madison Square Garden, and various celebrity controversies. The show features a mix of comedy news and political commentary, touching on statements by Mark Maron, DL Hughley, Eddie Griffin, and Cat Williams. Additionally, listener updates include the launch of new podcasts and a critical review of Ellen DeGeneres' latest comedy special. Johnny prov...
Sep 26, 2024•15 min
In today's episode, host Johnny Mac discusses a range of topics including Keegan-Michael Key's reflections on his partnership with Jordan Peele and their subsequent career paths. 00:11 Keegan-Michael Key and Jordan Peele: A Comedy Duo's Evolution 01:13 Behind the Scenes with Keegan-Michael Key 02:35 Marc Maron and Sam Murrell on Working with De Niro and Joker 03:25 Saturday Night Live: Insights and Anecdotes 04:27 Sarah Silverman on Comedy and Coping with Dark Times 05:33 Josh Gad's Voice Acting...
Sep 25, 2024•11 min
In today's episode, we discuss Ellen DeGeneres's new Netflix special and Michael Ian Black's witty tweet about it. We also cover John Mulaney and Olivia Munn welcoming their second child via a gestational surrogate, with heartfelt comments from Olivia. The episode delves into opinions on Adam Sandler movies and a reflection on Lorne Michaels's thoughts about the controversial casting of Shane Gillis on SNL. Additionally, there's gossip on SNL's potential future portrayals of Trump, Theo Von's co...
Sep 24, 2024•9 min
In today's episode, Johnny Mac covers a jam-packed Monday with highlights including Nikki Glaser's awkward appearance on Thursday Night Football's post-game show, the latest Netflix stand-up comedy stats led by Dave Chappelle and Tom Brady's roast, and John Mulaney's AI jokes at a corporate gig. The segment also previews upcoming episodes and hosts for SNL's 50th season, discusses Tim Dillon's new talk show special 'This Is Your Country,' and touches on Kamail Nanjiani and Emily Gordon's new Win...
Sep 23, 2024•14 min
Johnny Mac covers the latest in the comedy world, highlighting standout events and interviews. Featured comics in the 'Comics for Kamala' events include Mark Maron and Kevin Nealon. Johnny also delves into Tony Hinchcliffe's rise with 'Kill Tony,' noting significant successes and future plans. The podcast includes insights from Maria Bamford and Rosalyn Chow, and a nod to upcoming comedy events and notable birthdays. 00:00 Introduction and Tonight's Comedy Lineup 00:35 Comics for Kamala: Upcomin...
Sep 22, 2024•12 min
Johnny Mac delivers the daily comedy news, highlighting Roy Wood Jr.'s new show on CNN and his experiences on the Daily Show. The episode also covers Samuel Wiles' JD Vance impression, Nick Swanson's chaotic comedy performance, and Leslie Lau's worst show experience. Additionally, discussions involve Natalie Palamides' modern clowning and Amber Ruffin's involvement in a new late-night show. The episode wraps up with comedy advice and a push for earlier showtimes. 00:00 Introduction and Daily Com...
Sep 21, 2024•11 min
Johnny Mac delivers today's comedy news, opening with Michael Che's frustration over a successful pun made by Colin Jost on SNL. The story highlights some behind-the-scenes moments of the comedy duo. The script then covers the debut of CNN's 'Have I Got News for You' American version, Michael Ian Black's thoughts on the show, and Alexa Cimino's experience on 'Kill Tony'. It also discusses upcoming projects such as Ana Valenzuela's new comedy album and a detailed biography of Lorne Michaels. Caro...
Sep 20, 2024•10 min
Ricky Gervais Accusations In today's update, host Johnny Mac discusses accusations of bullying against Ricky Gervais by fellow comedian Robin Ince. The new Australian version of 'The Office' is highlighted, along with a trailer release. Cancellations of Dane Cook's performances are mentioned without clear reasons. James Adomian's 'Path of Most Resistance' on YouTube is recommended, and Jimmy Fallon is releasing a holiday album. CBS introduces a new comedy campaign, and Scottish comedian Jeannie ...
Sep 19, 2024•12 min
Johnny Mac delivers today's comedy news featuring John Oliver's unexpected relief at being played off during the Emmys, David Letterman's lighthearted banter during jury selection, and Nick Swartzen's antics on the Toilet Head Tour. The episode also touches on Bowen Yang's reflections on SNL, a star-studded lineup for the 'Comics for Kamala' event, Chloe Fineman's coffee partnership, a potential 'Scrubs' reunion, Seth Meyers' new podcast, and Lucy Beaumont's candid remarks on gender equality in ...
Sep 18, 2024•10 min
In this episode of Daily Comedy News, Johnny Mac covers Jimmy Kimmel's reaction to the Emmy results, highlighting Lorraine Newman's critique of 'The Bear' being labeled a comedy. The episode discusses nepo babies in Hollywood, the long run of 'Curb Your Enthusiasm' without winning an Emmy for Outstanding Comedy Series, and Jon Stewart's recent Emmy win. Other segments include Colin Jost and Pete Davidson's Staten Island ferry purchase, Deon Cole's new Netflix special, Jessica Kirson's upcoming H...
Sep 17, 2024•10 min
