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Daily Comedy News with Johnny Mac
Daily Comedy News with Johnny Mac
1000 episodes
23 hours ago
Daily Comedy News is a short, fast daily briefing covering the business, culture, and chaos of stand-up comedy and the comedy industry.Hosted by Johnny Mac, the show delivers daily updates on comedians, late-night television, comedy specials, streaming platforms, and the stories shaping the world of comedy. Episodes cover working comics, touring news, cancellations, controversies, and the shifting comedy landscape — all in a tight, no-filler format.If you want to know what comedians are talking about, what’s happening behind the scenes in comedy, and how stand-up and late night are evolving day by day, this is your daily stop for comedy news. New episodes every day.

Episodes include commentary and parody.
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Daily Comedy News is a short, fast daily briefing covering the business, culture, and chaos of stand-up comedy and the comedy industry.Hosted by Johnny Mac, the show delivers daily updates on comedians, late-night television, comedy specials, streaming platforms, and the stories shaping the world of comedy. Episodes cover working comics, touring news, cancellations, controversies, and the shifting comedy landscape — all in a tight, no-filler format.If you want to know what comedians are talking about, what’s happening behind the scenes in comedy, and how stand-up and late night are evolving day by day, this is your daily stop for comedy news. New episodes every day.

Episodes include commentary and parody.
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Daily Comedy News with Johnny Mac
Comedy Survivor Episode 1 - The Battle Begins on Comedy Island
Welcome to the debut episode of Comedy Survivor, hosted by Johnny Mack. This  competition features 16 comedians stranded on Comedy Island, where one will be voted off weekly by viewers.

The lineup includes stars like Adam Sandler, Jay Leno, Jim Gaffigan, and Amy Schumer. Viewers cast votes to eliminate one comedian, with voting running from Monday to Thursday. I

The episode also provides a detailed analysis of each contestant's strengths and vulnerabilities, offering predictions on who might be at high, medium, or low risk of elimination according to AI analytics.

Tune into the Daily Comedy News podcast group on Facebook to cast your vote and see who will be the ultimate Comedy Survivor.

00:00 Introduction to Comedy Survivor
00:26 How Voting Works
01:15 Meet the Contestants
05:04 Voting Process and Analysis
05:22 AI Predictions and Risks
07:16 Conclusion and Next Steps

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1 day ago
7 minutes

Daily Comedy News with Johnny Mac
Bert Kreischer's wonderful New Year's Eve Technical Disaster
Johnny Mac ighlights the technical debacles at various New Year's Eve shows, including Bert Reiser’s special and CBS's 12-minute broadcast outage during 'Nashville's Big Bash,' which hilariously defaulted to 'Matlock.'

Gianmarco Soresi has a new crowdwork special.

Amy Schumer wants us to talk about her, so we shall.

Johnny also recounts personal anecdotes, touches on comedian Jim Breuer's advice to aspiring entertainers, and introduces a new segment called 'Comedy Survivor.' He concludes with upcoming comedy festivals featuring known comedians like Matt Rife and Nikki Glaser.

 
00:48 Technical Difficulties on CBS
04:15 Personal Anecdotes and Trivia Night
08:06 Comedy Survivor Announcement
09:45 Upcoming Comedy Events
12:18 Jim Breuer's Advice to Aspiring Entertainers
 

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1 day ago
13 minutes

Daily Comedy News with Johnny Mac
Who Won (and Lost) Comedy in 2025?
Daily Comedy News: Winners and Losers of 2025
The biggest winners and losers in the world of comedy for the year 2025. Johnny Mac highlights the success stories of Conan O'Brien, Nikki Glaser, Marc Maron, Jimmy Kimmel, Adam Sandler, Robbie Hoffman, Roy Wood Jr., and Gianmarco Soresi.

Conversely, he points out the setbacks faced by Bill Burr, Pete Davidson, and Stephen Colbert. Johnny also discusses the impact of a tragic event involving Conan O'Brien, announces upcoming podcast content with Mike from the Letterman podcast, and teases new segments and episodes for the coming weekends.

 
00:45 Comedy Winners of 2025: Conan O'Brien
02:45 Comedy Winners of 2025: Nikki Glaser
03:25 Comedy Winners of 2025: Marc Maron
04:06 Comedy Winners of 2025: Jimmy Kimmel
05:33 Comedy Winners of 2025: Adam Sandler
06:06 Comedy Winners of 2025: Roy Wood Jr.

07:10 Comedy Losers of 2025: Bill Burr
10:08 Comedy Losers of 2025: Pete Davidson
11:02 Comedy Losers of 2025: Stephen Colbert
 


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2 days ago
12 minutes

Daily Comedy News with Johnny Mac
Best Standup Comedy Specials of 2025: Final Rankings and Highlights
Johnny Mac provides a definitive ranking of the top standup comedy specials of 2025. Notable mentions include Marc Maron's 'Panicked' as the best special, followed by Kevin Hart's 'Acting My Age' and Robbie Hoffman's Netflix special. Mac also discusses standout moments in comedy, such as the Mark Twain Prize awarded to Conan O'Brien and Shane Gillis's ESPYs monologue. Additional special mentions include works from Dave Chappelle, Jim Jefferies, Justin Willman, Gianmarco Soresi, Mo Amer, Dusty Slay, Ricky Gervais, and Kumail Nanjiani. Finally, Mack touches on noteworthy skits and shows like 'Last One Laughing UK' and Jonathan Kite’s 'Anthony Bourdain' impressions.
 
00:13 Top Standup Specials of 2025
00:38 Mark Marin's Standout Year
01:20 Kevin Hart and Robbie Hoffman
02:09 Matt Rife and Dave Chappelle
08:01 Mark Twain Prize and Shane Gillis
10:15 Jonathan Kite's Anthony Bourdain  and Shane Gillis's Sitcom
 

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3 days ago
12 minutes

Daily Comedy News with Johnny Mac
Controversies in Comedy: Chevy Chase, Jon Stewart, Dave Chappelle & More
Johnny Mac  delves into several controversies surrounding high-profile comedians. He discusses the Chevy Chase documentary and the lack of participation from the 'Community' cast, with comments from Yvette Nicole Brown. Jon Stewart faces backlash over mask jokes on his show. The episode also covers serious accusations against Russell Brand and Katherine Ryan's experiences working with him. Furthermore, the show analyzes Dave Chappelle's latest special and the public's reactions to Ricky Gervais' new content. Additionally, Johnny previews upcoming segments and the new 'Comedy Survivor' episodes.

00:00 Introduction and Chevy Chase Documentary Controversy
02:36 Chevy Chase's Controversial Moments on SNL
04:14 John Stewart's Mask Comments Backlash
05:49 Jimmy Kimmel's Struggles and Dave Chappelle's Special
11:23 Russell Brand's Legal Troubles
13:26 Comedy Survivor and January Plans
16:50 Comedy Stock Market  
 

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4 days ago
19 minutes

Daily Comedy News with Johnny Mac
A look at Deadline's Comics To Watch in 2026
Johnny Mac discusses Deadline's list of 20 standup comedians to watch in 2026, sharing insights and opinions on each. The list excludes comics tied to major opportunities like Saturday Night Live and emphasizes strong joke writers with original voices. Notably, it features comedians such as Vittorio Angeloni, Mary Beth Barone, Raffi Bastos, and several others across various backgrounds and affiliations. Mac humorously hints at potential agency influences in the list and provides additional commentary on select comedians' careers and upcoming projects.

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5 days ago
12 minutes

Daily Comedy News with Johnny Mac
Jimmy Kimmel done in May 2027? Kumail Nanjiani affair with Michelle Obama?
Johnny Mac delivers the latest in comedy news, highlighting New Year's Eve celebrations with Bert Kreischer hosting on CBS, Other events include Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen on CNN, and Jim Gaffigan and Wanda Sykes on NBC.

 Los Angeles sees performances by Nikki Glaser, Patton Oswalt, "Iliza" and more. Ricky Gervais releases a new Netflix special and comments on evolving his humor.

Rumors swirl about Jimmy Kimmel's late night exit after one final year. Sarah Sherman discusses her special, Tiffany Haddish reunites with a pivotal mentor, Joe Rogan critiques Trump, and Kumail Nanjiani dispels bizarre affair rumor. Kanye West teases a new album at Deon Cole's comedy show.

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6 days ago
10 minutes

Daily Comedy News with Johnny Mac
Chappelle gets Criticized, Segura and Kresicher look uncool on Netflix NFL

00:26 David Draiman's Open Letter to Dave Chappelle
01:10 Chappelle's Controversial Joke and Public Reaction
02:38 Jimmy Kimmel's Alternative Christmas Message
04:31 President's Critique of Stephen Colbert
05:10 Joe Rogan's Podcast Highlights
06:03 Tom Segura's New Special: Teacher
07:29 Bert Kreischer's NFL Tailgate Adventure
09:57 Ricky Gervais' Tribute to Afterlife's Dog
10:50 Bill Maher and Larry David's Fallout
11:13 Adam Sandler's Impact on Golf Ratings
11:39 Alonzo Bodden on Las Vegas Drivers and Politics
 


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1 week ago
12 minutes

Daily Comedy News with Johnny Mac
Reaction to Billboard's Top 25 Stand-Up Comedians - did they get The Top 5 right and the three they got WRONG
Johnny Mac comments on Billboard's list of the Top 25 Comedians of the 21st Century....there are three names that should NOT be on here.  How did they do for teh Top 5? Let's look and listen...

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1 week ago
10 minutes

Daily Comedy News with Johnny Mac
Reaction to Billboard's Top 25 Stand-Up Comedians Of The Century List - are Jim Gaffigan and Sarah Silverman too LOW?
Johnny Mac dives into Billboard.com's list of the 25 best stand-up comedians of the 21st century. Reacting to the list for the first time, Mack discusses the rankings and shares his candid thoughts on each comedian featured from positions 25 to 16. 


00:51 Meet the Expert Panel
02:27 Billboard's Ranking Process
03:01 Reacting to the List: 25 to 16
08:40 Final Thoughts and Speculations
 


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1 week ago
9 minutes

Daily Comedy News with Johnny Mac
Max Amini - The Unseen Comedy Star
John provides a humorous review of Deadline's list of the top 14 comedic performers who achieved significant professional growth in 2025. Highlighting names such as Max Amini, Leanne Morgan, and Josh Johnson, Johnny offers his candid commentary and surprise at the list, especially for lesser-known performers like Amini. Additionally, he discusses the Boston Globe's ranking of the top 10 network sitcoms of all time.
 


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1 week ago
12 minutes

Daily Comedy News with Johnny Mac
Comedy Stock Market - Sell Bowen Yang, Dave Chappelle. PLUS Shane Gillis to attend Knucklemania
Johnny Mac presents the latest updates in the comedy world. Stephen Colbert denied any plans to run for president in 2028, stressing he should not run but leaving a slight opening for public service post his late-night show. Dave Chappelle faced backlash over his participation in the Riyadh Comedy Festival due to censorship agreements and the Saudi regime's treatment of LGBTQ+ individuals. Shane Gillis is set to debut in Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship, and Amy Schumer has been reported to focus more on her career post-weight loss. Ricky Gervais enjoys his focus on stand-up comedy, while Kevin Spacey makes a return in the Italian comedy series 'Mini Market.' The segment ends with insights into the comedy stock market and James Cameron's displeasure with Amy Poehler's joke at his expense.

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1 week ago
10 minutes

Daily Comedy News with Johnny Mac
Exploring Variety’s Top 100 Comedy Movies of All Time (Part 2) - Thankfully little Adam Sandler!
Johnny Mac eviews the second part of Variety's list of the 100 best comedy movies of all time, covering titles ranked from 49 to 1. Johnny presents his thoughts on each film, providing humorous and critical insights while questioning some rankings, such as 'Airplane!' being placed lower than expected. Highlights include classic films like 'Mrs. Doubtfire,' 'Monty Python and the Holy Grail,' 'Bridesmaids,' and the top-ranked 'The Naked Gun.' Johnny also debates the prominence of Woody Allen and OJ Simpson in the top spots, and notes the surprising scarcity of Adam Sandler movies on the list.

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1 week ago
13 minutes

Daily Comedy News with Johnny Mac
Exploring Variety’s Top 100 Comedy Movies of All Time (Part 1) - Airplane is TOO LOW!
Johnny Mac delves into Variety's list of the 100 greatest comedy movies ever made. Without prior judgment, Johnny provides his reactions to the first half of the list, starting from number 100 through number 50. Some highlights and notable entries include 'Wayne's World' at 99, 'Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy' at 88, 'Airplane!' at 62, and 'The Waterboy' at 50.  


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1 week ago
13 minutes

Daily Comedy News with Johnny Mac
Jimmy Kimmel's UK Christmas Address PLUS Comedy Festivus hits Chappelle, Pete Davidson, Bill Burr
Johnny Mac delivers the latest in comedy news, covering Dave Chappelle's fleeting buzz, Jimmy Kimmel's quirky Christmas message, and Bowen Yang's exit from SNL. The script highlights Amy Schumer's reflections on friendship post-October 7th, Gabe Iglesias' benefit show, and a funny campaign where Stavros Halas disdainfully plays a mob Santa for Patreon. Also discussed are rising conservative jokes in late-night, Toby Morton's satirical domain purchases, and grievances against comedians performing at the Riyadh Comedy Festival. Kevin Hart’s new poker show, T.I.'s upcoming special, and Jon Stewart’s participation in the Broadway play 'All Out' are highlighted, among other comedy events and reflections.

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2 weeks ago
15 minutes

Daily Comedy News with Johnny Mac
These comedians had the biggest earning tours of 2025
Johnny Mac's 'Daily Comedy News' dives into Billboard's top 10 comedy tours of 2025, highlighting the achievements of comedians like Nate Brize, Kevin Hart, Nikki Glaser, and more. Nikki Glaser earns a spot as the only woman in the top 10, while Weird Al Yankovic and Matt Rife also make notable appearances. The episode also includes a playful segment about Bert Kreischer's supposed parking habits, a profile on Marc Maron's reflective thoughts on aging, and mentions of Jimmy Carr's commitment to comedy and Chloe Fineman's quirky hotel partnerships. There's a humorous retelling of a WGA meeting anecdote by John Mulaney and Robbie Hoffman, and a mention of the 'Everybody Loves Raymond' reunion special. Finally, comedian Connor Wood shares his travel essentials.

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2 weeks ago
12 minutes

Daily Comedy News with Johnny Mac
Dave Chappelle's Surprise Special Reviewed and Bowen Yang's SNL Farewell
Johnny Mac discusses Dave Chappelle's unexpected Netflix special, giving it a strong review and comparing it to other top comedy specials of the year. He reflects on Chappelle's performance and the unusual release strategy.

The episode also covers Bowen Yang's emotional departure from Saturday Night Live and speculates on his future career moves. Additionally, there's a brief mention of a physical altercation at Conan O'Brien's holiday party, and a review of Kumail Nanjiani's special, which Johnny finds prety good, but is suspect of some reviews oout there.

00:20 Dave Chappelle's Surprise Special
00:42 Review of Dave Chappelle's Special
03:14 Spoilers and Highlights of Dave Chappelle's special

07:51 Bowen Yang's SNL Farewell
10:19 Conan O'Brien's shockingly sad Holiday Party Incident
11:23 Quick Kumail Nanjiani Special Review
12:25 Closing Remarks and Recommendations

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2 weeks ago
13 minutes

Daily Comedy News with Johnny Mac
Daily Comedy News 2025 Unwrapped - These comedians were mentioned this most
In this episode of 'Daily Comedy News 2025 Unwrapped,' Johnny Mac humorously reviews the most mentioned comedians and comedy trends of the year. The AI-generated data reveals Bill Burr as the most mentioned comedian with 135 mentions, followed by John Mulaney and Shane Gillis. SNL dominated the discussion of shows with 227 mentions. According to the data, podcasts were the most frequently mentioned topic in comedy, highlighting their significance in the industry. The show wraps up with key takeaways such as the lasting impact of SNL, the rise of podcasts, and the influence of controversial figures like Trump and Jay Leno.

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2 weeks ago
7 minutes

Daily Comedy News with Johnny Mac
Bowen Yang Shocker! He's leaving SNL Tonight!
Johnny Mac delivers the latest in comedy news, covering the tearful revelations at Rob Reiner's memorial, Amy Schumer's looming divorce with Chris Fisher, Bowen Yang's sudden departure from SNL, and Pete Davidson welcoming a baby girl. Also, Tom Cruise teases his upcoming comedy 'Digger,' while Jimmy Kimmel reflects on a challenging year. The episode wraps up discussing the state of HBO's comedy specials and a satirical look at upcoming comedy films.

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2 weeks ago
10 minutes

Daily Comedy News with Johnny Mac
Comedy Stock Market - Sell Amy Schumer, Buy Nikki Glaser
Bert Kriesicher's hosting gig on CBS's New Year's Eve Nashville Big Bash alongside Hardy and Halle Bailey. Tom Segura's new Netflix special, 'Teacher,' will be released on Christmas Eve. Additionally, Segura is opening a bakery in Austin. Kumail Nanjiani's comedy special 'Night Thoughts' debuts on Hulu amid confusion over his comedic persona shift. Amy Schumer's Instagram activity fuels more gossip about her divorce, while Robbie Hoffman discusses cancel culture and her new projects. Jimmy Fallon teases involvement in Survivor's 50th season.

The comedy stock market recommends buying stocks in Robbie Hoffman, Nikki Glaser, Tom Segura, and Pete Correale while selling Amy Schumer.

Pete Correale will headline the 2026 Aspen Laugh Festival, and comedian John Crist donates bikes to a Nashville toy store.

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2 weeks ago
14 minutes

Daily Comedy News with Johnny Mac
Daily Comedy News is a short, fast daily briefing covering the business, culture, and chaos of stand-up comedy and the comedy industry.Hosted by Johnny Mac, the show delivers daily updates on comedians, late-night television, comedy specials, streaming platforms, and the stories shaping the world of comedy. Episodes cover working comics, touring news, cancellations, controversies, and the shifting comedy landscape — all in a tight, no-filler format.If you want to know what comedians are talking about, what’s happening behind the scenes in comedy, and how stand-up and late night are evolving day by day, this is your daily stop for comedy news. New episodes every day.

Episodes include commentary and parody.
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