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Daily Comedy News with Johnny Mac

Stand-up comedy news. Late night TV. SNL. Comedy specials. Comedian tours. Every day. Johnny Mac covers the comedy world like a beat reporter — who's selling out arenas, who's in trouble, who said what, and what it means for the business of being funny. If you follow Kevin Hart, Dave Chappelle, Nikki Glaser, Shane Gillis, John Mulaney, Bert Kreischer, or any working comedian, this is your daily briefing. The only daily podcast dedicated entirely to the comedy industry. Over 2,200 episodes. New episode every weekday. Hit follow.

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Today · 23 min
Comedy Deep Dive - Norm Macdonald: Anti-Comedy, SNL OJ Jokes, and the Quiet Final Years
Johnny Mac profiles Norm Macdonald, highlighting his belief that jokes should surprise and never pander, and noting that his death similarly shocked fans because he privately battled multiple myeloma diagnosed in 2013 that became acute leukemia,...
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Yesterday · 12 min
The Joe Rogan Experience $250M Spotify Renewal
Johnny Mac delivers daily comedy news, previewing Shane Gillis hosting Saturday Night Live and reporting that Joe Rogan renewed his Spotify deal, with The Wall Street Journal pegging it at $250 million and noting the show has 18 million Spotify...
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Thursday · 12 min
Sebastian Maniscalco Responds to Comedian Controversy
Sebastian Maniscalco issues a statement supporting comedians, denying responsibility for removing Raw Comedy, and saying he will work with the company to highlight a variety of stand-up voices but needs time to build out the channel. 00:00...
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Thursday · 10 min
Chris Rock on how "Bring the Pain" would have to be like Shane Gillis
Johnny Mac covers comedy news led by Chris Rock’s New York Times interview: he discusses post-COVID therapy, insecurity, his film Misty Green, why he won’t give a “Hollywood is bad” speech, and says Bring the Pain would be bigger today because it...
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Wednesday · 10 min
What TV project is John Mulaney about to announce?
Johnny Mac reports that John Mulaney’s Nov. 12 Victoria stop on the “Mr. Whatever” tour was postponed to March 5 due to a “soon to be announced TV commitment,” sparking speculation about a new project. Jamie Foxx’s new special, “Take Care of...
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Wednesday · 25 min
Sebastian Maniscalco ‘Raw Dog’ Controversy, Radio Rotations, and Comics’ Royaltie
Johnny Mac records a bonus Daily Comedy News episode early to discuss “Raw Dog Gate,” arguing SiriusXM’s Raw Dog/Raw Comedy rebrand under Sebastian Maniscalco has sharply reduced the number of comedians played and thus royalty income for working...
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Tuesday · 22 min
Comedians Urge Sebastian Maniscalco to Restore Airplay for Working Comics
A Deadline report tells us SiriusXM replaced the long-running Raw Comedy/Raw Dog channel with “Sebastian Maniscalco’s Comedy Radio,” prompting Stand Up for Stand-Up and multiple comedians to argue the change harmed working-class comics by...
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Tuesday · 10 min
Bert Kreischer’s Tom Cruise Secrets
Johnny Mac covers comedy news including Bert Kreischer claiming Tom Cruise has his life meticulously scheduled, with edited sports in the gym and food and a steaming shower ready after workouts, while Kreischer says Cruise’s beliefs don’t bother him....
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Monday · 14 min
Jim Norton Defends Dave Chappelle; Bill Burr Slams Modern Media & AI; Amy Poehler’s ‘Dig’
Johnny Mac recaps comedy news: Jim Norton tells Fox News that Dave Chappelle is doing what comics should—being funny and sharing real thoughts—and critics can skip him or do better. Bill Burr argues mainstream journalism has been hollowed out into...
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Sunday · 15 min
The Insanely Crazytown New York Times’ 100 Best TV Shows of the 21st Century
Johnny Mac cold-reacts to The New York Times’ list of the 100 best TV shows of the 21st century, focusing mainly on comedies and frequently arguing many rankings are “criminally low” or overrated. He’s shocked by Community at #97 and It’s Always Sunny...
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October 3 · 15 min
Comedy Deep Dive - Bill Burr: The Philly Rant, Patrice O’Neal’s Influence, and a Career Built on Real Anger
Johnny Mac argues a 12-minute 2006 Philadelphia clip captures Bill Burr’s career: facing a hostile, drunk crowd after Tracy Morgan and Dom Irrera struggled, Burr delivered a profane takedown of the city and won a standing ovation by being “real,” not...
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October 2 · 13 min
Stavros Halkias: Comedy Snob PLUS Bill Burr on Bombing, Parenting, and Theater; Taylor Tomlinson on Leaving After Midnight
Johnny Mac delivers daily comedy news centered on Rolling Stone comments from Bill Burr about moving past anger, recently bombing with a hard Vegas opener, parenting his daughter and son, crying during a story about connecting with his daughter, and...
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October 1 · 17 min
Dane Cook Porch Pirate Video PLUS New Specials from Che, Bamford, Hardwick
Johnny Mac covers Dane Cook posting surveillance video to identify a woman he says stole dog treats from his doorstep at 6 a.m., noting the coincidence with Cook promoting a new VOD film and discussing Cook’s comments to Deadline about a documentary...
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September 30 · 15 min
Controversial MAGA Comedian Nate Bargatze tapped by Ford
Johnny Mac covers comedy news including Ford launching an ad campaign starring Nate Bargatze promoting dealership centers and mobile service with pickup/delivery, plus Bargatze discussing his self-focused, relatable comedy on Fox News. Tom Segura...
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September 29 · 10 min
Springsteen Drops Kimmel, Sam Morril’s Netflix Special, and Dane Cook’s Family Fallou
Johnny Mac covers comedy news including Bruce Springsteen canceling a scheduled Jimmy Kimmel Brooklyn appearance with Tom Morello (Morello still appears), with Amy Schumer as the replacement guest alongside Howard Stern. He notes Sam Morril’s new...
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September 28 · 14 min
Nikki Glaser Apologizes, Taylor Tomlinson Explains After Midnight Exit
Johnny Mac covers influencer Brielle Adams-Wheatley’s Instagram call-out of a standup bit attributed to Nikki Glaser about Adams-Wheatley (a trans creator born with no limbs); Glaser apologizes in messages, says the joke was inaccurately described but...
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September 27 · 14 min
Norm Macdonald Netflix Doc, Jimmy Kimmel Rumors, and John Cleese vs BBC Cuts
Johnny Mac previews Netflix’s Norm: The Tale of Norm Macdonald (premiering Friday, Oct. 16, directed by Judd Apatow), described as an archival-footage documentary tracing Norm’s rise on Weekend Update and legacy as a “comedian’s comedian.” He notes...
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September 26 · 19 min
Comedy Deep Dive: Marc Maron, WTF and the Podcast That Changed Comedy
Marc Maron recorded 1,686 episodes of WTF with Marc Maron. For the final one, he went back to Barack Obama, the guest whose 2015 visit to Maron’s garage became a defining moment in podcast history. In this Comedy Deep Dive, Johnny Mac tells the story...
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September 25 · 15 min
Stavros Halkias explains why Fast Food Sucks Now, Chris Rock on Adam Sandler, Leno Backlash, and BBC Cuts Mitchell & Webb
Johnny Mac delivers comedy news including Stavros Halkias blaming private equity for fast-food quality declines, citing Wendy’s lettuce and Jersey Mike’s changes. Chris Rock, speaking at TIFF, says he asked Adam Sandler for advice on moving into...
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September 24 · 14 min
Bill Burr on Finding His Voice PLUS Conan’s Tonight Show Return
Bill Burr on Finding His Voice, Conan’s Tonight Show Return, and Seth Meyers’ Longer Breaks Johnny Mac shares daily comedy news featuring Rolling Stone’s cover story on Bill Burr and clips where Burr discusses finding his voice, moving away from being...
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