Marc Maron goes off PLUS Shane Gillis to host ESPYs

Highlights include Marc Maron's critical comments on American authoritarianism, a synopsis of Andrew Schulz's controversial New York Times piece, and the announcement of Marin's new HBO Max special. Shane Gillis will host the 2025 ESPY Awards, and Nate Brize is the focus of a new podcast episode, 'Comedy Means Business.' Margaret Cho shares her experience with Ellen DeGeneres, and Tina Fey and Amy Poehler's recent Atlantic City show featured some unexpectedly harsh jokes. 00:00 A Day at the Beach and Unexpected News 00:18 Marc Maron's Take on American Authoritarianism 01:52 Andrew Schultz Controversy 02:24 Marc Maron's New HBO Special 02:45 Shane Gillis to Host the 2025 ESPY Awards 03:21 Nate Brize and the Comedy Means Business Podcast 04:42 Beth Stelling's Upcoming Special 05:10 Margaret Cho on Ellen DeGeneres 05:33 Tina Fey and Amy Poehler's Atlantic City Show Get the show without ads. Five bucks. For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app which says UNINTERRUPTED LISTENING. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus. Contact John at john@thesharkdeck dot com John’s free substack about the media: Media Thoughts is mcdpod.substack.com DCN on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@dailycomedynews https://linktr.ee/dailycomedynews You can also support the show at www.buymeacoffee.com/dailycomedynews 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.