Louis CK’s Netflix Return, Patton Oswalt’s New Special, and CBS’s Post-Colbert Late-Night Plans

Johnny Mac covers comedy news including debate over Louis CK’s mainstream comeback as Netflix books him for the Netflix Is a Joke festival and a new special, alongside commentary on whether Hollywood is abandoning Me Too and questions about accountability and industry profit motives. Patton Oswalt announces a new special, “Ruining Star Trek,” premiering June 9 on 800 Pound Gorilla’s YouTube, and mentions his upcoming Apple pickleball comedy “The Dink” (July 24). CBS’s 11:35 slot after Colbert ends May 21 will run Byron Allen’s “Comics Unleashed,” with “Funny You Should Ask” moving to 12:37. Other items include backlash to Chloe Fineman’s camp counselor anecdote, Leslie Jones criticizing “trad wife” expectations and marriage, reactions to SNL US vs SNL UK, Theo Von backlash and clarification after comments on Rogan, Pete Davidson listing a North Salem home, Chris Rock seen with a woman named Simone, Kevin Kellum’s special release, Melbourne Comedy Festival notes on Hannah Gadsby, and a Rich Hall camel story, plus a Comedy Survivor vote between Nikki Glaser, John Mulaney, and Sarah Silverman. 00:16 Louis CK Netflix Return 02:30 Patton Oswalt New Special 03:18 CBS Late Night Shakeup 04:59 Chloe Fineman Camp Story 05:44 Leslie Jones On Marriage 06:17 SNL US vs UK Review 06:56 Rogan Theo Vaughn Backlash 08:42 Gossip Corner Davidson Rock 10:31 Kevin Kellum Special 10:52 Melbourne Fest Hannah Gadsby 11:53 Rich Hall Camel Story 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.