In today's episode, Johnny Mack covers a range of news from the comedy world. Shane Gillis shares his amusing and tense interaction with Nick Saban over some college football jokes. Dave Attell, now 60, reflects on his career and new special 'Hot Cross Buns'. Nate Bargatze is honored with a gym named after him, Kathy Griffin discusses her record-setting number of TV specials and her career struggles. Leanne Morgan's new book receives a mixed review, and Gabriel Iglesias talks about the importanc...
Jan 13, 2025•10 min
Johnny Mac reveals Deadline's list of 15 comedians poised to become stars by 2025. The list includes talents like Chanelle Ali, Jeff Akiri, Katherine Blanford, and many others. Johnny shares his thoughts on each pick and rounds up other comedy-related news, such as the Critics Choice Awards' delay due to the LA fires, Seth Meyers' take on hosting the Oscars, and a new pilot featuring Rob Beckett. He also reveals his picks for upcoming comedy awards and discusses Nate Breghezzi's career. Join the...
Jan 12, 2025•9 min
Johnny Mac presents the top earning comedians of 2024 according to The Daily Mail, 00:00 Top Earning Comedians 02:24 Top Grossing Comedy Tours of 2024 03:51 Gabe Iglesias' New Special and Generational Talent 05:07 Political Commentary in Comedy Unlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media! Get all our shows on any player you love, hassle free! For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus . No plug-ins needed! ...
Jan 11, 2025•8 min
Johnny Mac updates the comedy world amidst the LA fires, discussing closures of comedy clubs and late-night shows, and statements from hosts like Jimmy Kimmel and Seth Meyers. Melissa Rivers shares her experience escaping the fires. Gene Smart calls for networks to donate awards season revenues to fire victims. Highlights include Jim Gaffigan on Kelly Clarkson's show, Nikki Glaser's regrets about Dancing with the Stars, and Roy Wood Jr.'s upcoming special. Moe Mera announces a new tour, the Chie...
Jan 10, 2025•9 min
In this episode, Johnny Mac discusses his recent trip to Antarctica and covers updates from the comedy scene, including Nikki Glaser's performance and jokes from her Golden Globes monologue. Johnny analyzes the adjustments made to her jokes, her reflections on her hosting gig, and the producers' praise for her hard work. Additionally, there are updates on Ali Wong's award, Kevin Nealon's new show, Gabriel Iglesias's perspective on the comedy industry, and the upcoming SNL 50th anniversary celebr...
Jan 09, 2025•15 min
Johnny Mac delves into how stand-up comedy has evolved through insights from various comedians. Jim Gaffigan reflects on his journey and fresh material, while Jim Jefferies discusses his interest in acting and a humorous exchange with Russell Crowe. Anthony Jeselnik speaks on his comedic influences and character development, and Shang Wang shares his relationship with Ali Wong and the secrets behind his success. J.B. Smoove and Kevin Nealon provide advice to aspiring comics, and Matt Rife talks ...
Jan 08, 2025•11 min
Johnny Mac covers John Mulaney's approach to creating his onstage persona, Michael Ian Black's thoughts on politics, UFOs, and poker, and Nikki Glaser's love for Taylor Swift and her music. Matteo Lane discusses the challenges of writing new comedy material, while travel tips and preferences from various comedians are also shared. The episode ends with insights from Paul Ogata on his comedy journey and Tom Green's life on a farm in Canada. 00:00 John Mulaney's Onstage Persona 00:58 Michael Ian B...
Jan 07, 2025•9 min
In this episode of Daily Comedy News, Johnny Mac highlights Jim Gaffigan’s reflections on parenting and his latest special, Sarah, reflecting on midlife confidence and her love for 'Detroiters'. Kathy Griffin shares her journey to regain her voice and her views on keeping busy, while Weird Al reminisces about getting Michael Jackson's approval for 'Eat It'. The episode also features Paul Reiser discussing the Beatles, Seth Meyers on balancing personal and professional anecdotes, David Spade’s po...
Jan 06, 2025•9 min
Johnny Mac covers the upcoming Golden Globes, hosted by Taylor Swift fan Nikki Glaser, and the complexities of making comedy for such an event. Glaser shares her excitement and the inherent challenges of the gig. Highlights include a recap of Jo Koy's failed joke about Taylor Swift from last year, Ted Danson receiving the Carol Burnett Award, and the nominees for Best Stand-Up Comedian on Television. The episode also features insights from comedian Josh Blue on the sacrifices of living outside m...
Jan 05, 2025•7 min
Johnny Mac dives into a conversation between Jerry Seinfeld and Ronny Chieng printed in Interview Magazine, where they discuss the 'comedy gods,' aging in comedy, and profanity in stand-up. Seinfeld emphasizes the importance of pleasing the 'comedy gods' while Chieng reflects on the separation between stand-up comedy and Hollywood. Tom Papa and Sebastian Maniscalco share insights about their careers and the evolution of comedy shows in big arenas. Interviews with Weird Al and Mike Kaplan reveal ...
Jan 04, 2025•9 min
In this episode, we discuss Jason Kelce's late-night show premiere on ESPN, Whitney Cummings' North American tour, including her reflections on motherhood and personal growth. Jim Jefferies about his gun control bit and the backlash it received. Anthony Jeselnik shares insights on the impact of social media on comedy and the rise of podcasting. John Mulaney recounts his father's reaction to his career choice, and Ali Siddique talks about the independent comedy scene in Houston and the importance...
Jan 03, 2025•9 min
Johnny Mac covers Philomena Cunk's new Netflix show tackling complex concepts humorously, Dennis Leary's military sitcom 'Going Dutch,' and Ronny Chieng’s laid-back travel preferences. Johnny also highlights Jimmy O. Yang's fear of infinity, and Jim Gaffigan’s comedic philosophy. Additionally, Gianmarco Ceresi criticizes unnecessary crowd work in comedy, advocating for high standards in the art form. The episode wraps up with reflections on the role of criticism in comedy and Johnny's daily come...
Jan 02, 2025•10 min
In this special New Year episode of Daily Comedy News, host Johnny Mac features a repurposed interview with Mike Chisholm from the Letterman podcast. With the episode running longer than usual due to its substantial content, Johnny discusses his need to insert frequent commercial breaks to comply with his hosting company's requirements. The conversation between Johnny and Mike covers a wide range of topics, including reflections on David Letterman's legacy, the evolving landscape of late-night t...
Jan 01, 2025•1 hr 9 min
In today's episode of Daily Comedy News, host Johnny Mac covers the announcement of Lewis Black's retirement and his reflections on aging. Nikki Glaser discusses her upcoming Golden Globes hosting gig and her strategy for the event. Johnny also reviews several New Year's special programming options, including Seth Meyers' 'Day Drinking,' Michelle Bateau's new comedy special 'A Bateauful Mind,' and Sarah Silverman's thoughts on stand-up comedy. Listeners are also reminded about upcoming comedy sh...
Dec 31, 2024•9 min
Mitch Hedberg's comedy approach and story, including his journey to Ireland and his performance insights. Also covered are Don L. Rawlings' reflections on evolving his comedy post-pandemic with advice from Dave Chappelle, Russell Peters' take on maintaining different material and managing career pressures, Sheng Wang's enjoyment of his career journey, Brian Regan's stance on staying true to his comedic style and the misconceptions about clean comedy, and Skylar Higley's career reflections and a ...
Dec 30, 2024•7 min
In this episode, Johnny Mac discusses a variety of comedy specials that did not make his top list of the year. He explains his criteria for ranking, noting the importance of originality and genuine humor. The specials mentioned include works by Jo Koy, Pete Davidson, Jackie Novak, Kevin James, Rory Scovel, Neil Brennan, Jenny Slate, Nikki Glaser, Anthony Jeselnik, James Acaster, Jim Gaffigan, and Jamie Foxx. Johnny emphasizes that his list is subjective and encourages listeners to share their th...
Dec 29, 2024•10 min
In today's episode of Daily Comedy News, Johnny Mac discusses his second tier of comedy specials for 2024. The episode covers 14 more notable specials, including works by Seth Meyers, Tom Papa, Ellen DeGeneres, Greg Fitzsimmons, Katt Williams, Hannah Gadsby, Conor O'Malley, Adam Ray, Brian Simpson, Tig Notaro, Taylor Tomlinson, Rachel Feinstein, Joe Rogan, and Adam Sandler. Mac provides his critique and ranking process, invites discussion in the Facebook group, and notes some specials he hasn't ...
Dec 28, 2024•8 min
The top special is 'The Roast of Tom Brady,' followed by Dave Attell's 'Hot Cross Buns', Triumph the Insult Comic Dog's 'You Lucky Bastards', and more. 01:21 Top Comedy Special of 2024: The Roast of Tom Brady 01:54 Dave Attell's Hot Cross Buns and Other Top Specials 02:33 Ronny Chieng and More Top Comedy Specials 04:59 Comedy Specials Ranked 11 to 16 06:17 Honorable Mentions and Upcoming Specials Unlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media! Get all our shows on any player you ...
Dec 27, 2024•9 min
Inside the Stand-Up World's Minds: Interviews with Comedy's Best In today's episode, Johnny Mac discusses an insightful interview with comedian Anthony Jeselnik about his stage persona, his approach to storytelling in stand-up, and why he prefers not having an origin story for his character. The episode also features excerpts from Sheng Wang on his upbringing and career, Jim Gaffigan's experiences touring with Jerry Seinfeld, Jay Leno and Adam Carolla's thoughts on the evolution of stand-up come...
Dec 26, 2024•9 min
Johnny Mac delves into the caloric controversies surrounding the Jimmy Fallon Candy Cane Brownie from Crumble Cookie, deemed a high-calorie treat for the holiday season. He highlights reactions from food critics and TikTokers. Johnny also shares comedic insights, including Jim Breuer's memorable SNL moments and camaraderie with Dave Chappelle on 'Half Baked.' He discusses Netflix's Christmas football lineup and Bert Kreischer's role as a tailgate correspondent. Additionally, Johnny reports on Ga...
Dec 25, 2024•8 min
In this episode, Johnny Mac delivers daily comedy news, highlighting Nate Bargatze's latest Netflix special, where Nate humorously discusses family life and school career days. The episode also covers Nate's personal insights from his Wall Street Journal piece and his journey in comedy, entertaining commentary from Dane Cook about his return to films and voiceover work, and Leanne Morgan's touring experiences. The show wraps up with a fun segment on holiday movie favorites and a celebrity Uber f...
Dec 24, 2024•8 min
Johnny Mac discusses Jay Leno and Adam Carolla's insights on the commitment of comedians, Adam Sandler's surprising basketball skills, Tom Papa's comparisons of comedy and cooking, Leanne Morgan's advice for comedians to stay authentic, Roz Hernandez's humor journeys, and a quirky analysis of Jerry Seinfeld's neat freak tendencies. Tune in for a blend of comedy insights, industry anecdotes, and personal stories from renowned comedians. 00:32 Jay Leno and Adam Carolla on Comedy 03:00 Adam Sandler...
Dec 23, 2024•10 min
In today's episode of Daily Comedy News, host Johnny Mac discusses John Mulaney's interview with GQ about his focus and drive in stand-up comedy. The show also highlights insights and anecdotes from several comedians including Seth Meyers on Mulaney’s comedic style, Jim Jefferies on global comedy success, Anthony Jeselnik on acting and his evolving hairstyle, Preacher Lawson's tips for aspiring comedians, Sarah Silverman's views on cancel culture and growth, and Gianmarco Cerezi's memorable care...
Dec 22, 2024•10 min
Johnny Mac highlights interviews and stories from popular comedians. John Mulaney recounts his rise from the alt comedy scene to mainstream success, Eliza Schlesinger discusses the challenges female comedians face, and Leanne Morgan shares how humor helps her stay positive. Phil Wang talks about the evolution of his comedy, and Vic Michalis reflects on experiences and lessons from the comedy world. Additionally, details about the upcoming Comedy Fantasy Camp hosted by Jay Leno and Adam Carolla a...
Dec 21, 2024•9 min
In this episode of Johnny Mac's daily comedy news, Matt Rife's unexpected baptism story, Nikki Glaser;s preparation for hosting the Golden Globes and David Letterman opens up about his post-retirement life and meditation practices. Additionally, there's coverage of upcoming comedy specials from Kevin Hart and Ian Lara, a new season for Vince Vaughn's 'Bad Monkey,' and Ilana Glazer's latest stand-up special on Hulu. The episode ends with Johnny Mac's critical take on the 'Yellowstone' series fina...
Dec 20, 2024•17 min
Man I hope you like Nate Bargatze. Johnny Mac reviews Ronny Chieng's comedy special, praising Ronny's storytelling and authenticity. He discusses Nate Bargatze's promotional blitz for his new Netflix special and Christmas show on CBS, sharing highlights from recent profiles in major publications. The episode touches on Nate's clean comedy style, his rise in the industry, and his ambitions. Additionally, Johnny previews upcoming episodes, including year-end rankings and pre-taped segments. Specia...
Dec 19, 2024•17 min
Johnny Mac dives into the overexposure of comedian Nate Bargatze with upcoming features in the Washington Post and New York Times. He highlights the success of Ronnie Chang's new special and shares insights from Chang's interview with the LA Times. Johnny discusses comedy merchandise with opinions from Ronnie Chieng and Bill Burr and touches on Nikki Glaser's CBS appearance. The podcast also covers celebrity appearances at a Broadway theater event and highlights Andrew Schultz's beef with Kendri...
Dec 18, 2024•16 min
In today's episode, Johnny Mac discusses Ronny Chieng's new Netflix special 'Love to Hate It', which covers topics like IVF, internet culture, and American politics. Highlights include insights from Jerry Seinfeld and Ronny’s interview, Pete Davidson’s thoughts on celebrity, and a preview of Nate Bregazzi’s Christmas special. The episode also features upcoming projects from Dane Cook, Josh Blue's unique comedic style, and a variety of New Year's Eve entertainment options. Johnny wraps up with a ...
Dec 17, 2024•12 min
In today's episode, Johnny Mac covers Ben Shapiro's critical opinion on Bill Burr's recent comedic direction, Jimmy Kimmel and Chris Rock's controversial takes, and Jamie Foxx's altercation during his birthday celebration. Additionally, he highlights the Providence Comedy Festival lineup, reviews of Sebastian Maniscalco's 'Bookie', and upcoming appearances by Joel McHale and Marc Maron. Comedy news enthusiasts are encouraged to stay tuned for pre-recorded highlights of the year's best comedy spe...
Dec 16, 2024•12 min
In this episode of daily comedy news, Johnny Mac delves into a rare interview where David Letterman talks to GQ about his career, his struggles with identity, and his continued work on Netflix. The episode also covers Jay Leno addressing rumors about his recent injuries and his modest hotel stays. Further, it touches upon Conan O'Brien's tragic week with the passing of both his parents. The show wraps up with anecdotes from John Mulaney's bedbug scare on set and Nikki Glaser's experience after t...
Dec 15, 2024•9 min
