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Daily Comedy News with Johnny Mac · Oct 2, 2025 · 22 min

Bill Burr discusses his time at Riyadh Comedy Festival

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 personalities regarding the moral implications of attending the festival. Other topics discussed include Jimmy Kimmel and Stephen Colbert's show cancellations, John Mulaney's partnership with non-alcoholic beer brand Years, and a new podcast explaining British comedy to Americans. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac--4522158/support. Daily Comedy News is hosted by Johnny Mac and releases every weekday. Subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favorite app. Part of the Caloroga Shark Media network. For transcripts and show notes visit www.dailycomedynews.com Daily Comedy News with Johnny Mac is a daily podcast covering comedians, stand-up comedy, late night television, and the comedy industry. New episodes every morning. Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Contact John at John@thesharkdeck dot com For Uninterrupted Listening, use the Apple Podcast App and click the banner that says Uninterrupted Listening. $4.99/month John's Substack about media is free.

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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 personalities regarding the moral implications of attending the festival.

Other topics discussed include Jimmy Kimmel and Stephen Colbert's show cancellations, John Mulaney's partnership with non-alcoholic beer brand Years, and a new podcast explaining British comedy to Americans.  

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac--4522158/support.

Daily Comedy News is hosted by Johnny Mac and releases every weekday. Subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favorite app. Part of the Caloroga Shark Media network. For transcripts and show notes visit www.dailycomedynews.com

Daily Comedy News with Johnny Mac is a daily podcast covering comedians, stand-up comedy, late night television, and the comedy industry. New episodes every morning. Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen.  

Contact John at John@thesharkdeck dot com 

For Uninterrupted Listening, use the Apple Podcast App and click the banner that says Uninterrupted Listening.  $4.99/month 

John's Substack about media is free. 
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