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Michael Che Explains Why Hosting SNL Is So Brutal
Johnny Mac covers comedy news while losing his voice, starting with Michael Che telling Trevor Noah that SNL is uniquely vulnerable for celebrity hosts and outlining the frantic weeklong process from pitches and table reads to rewrites, pre-tapes, rehearsals, and the live show. Jimmy Carr, on Joe Rogan, argues comedy has a natural ~92-beats-per-minute rhythm and says Mitch Hedberg’s inconsistent pacing meant he alternated between killing and dying despite being, pound for pound, the best joke wr
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Nov. 2, 2024
Des Bishop - new special Of All People - and we talk a lot about Queens
You might know Des Bishop as a famous Irish comedian, Hannah Berner's husband and co-host of the Berner Phone podcast, or as the guy who learned Mandarin and Gaelic so he could do an hour of comedy in both of those languages. Hiw new special is...
Jan. 18, 2025
Guest Larry the Cable Guy - Behind the Character and His Upcoming Nebraska Road Trip Tour
Guest Larry the Cable Guy talks about his current 'Larry's Nebraska Road Trip' tour involving performances at smaller venues such as high schools and theaters. The episode explores the evolution of Larry’s character, originally a political...
Feb. 15, 2025
Somehow, Letterman returned. Also SNL 50 - with guest Mike Chisholm from The Letterman Podcast
In this episode of the Daily Comedy News podcast, host Johnny Mac sits down with Mike Chisholm from the Letterman Podcast to discuss a range of topics centered around the recent appearance of David Letterman on Jimmy Fallon's Tonight Show. The...
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Nov. 7, 2026
Michael Che Explains Why Hosting SNL Is So Brutal
Johnny Mac covers comedy news while losing his voice, starting with Michael Che telling Trevor Noah that SNL is uniquely vulnerable for celebrity hosts and outlining the frantic weeklong process from pitches and table reads to rewrites, pre-tapes, rehearsals, and the live show. Jimmy Carr, on Joe Rogan, argues comedy has a natural ~92-beats-per-minute rhythm and says Mitch Hedberg’s inconsistent pacing meant he alternated between killing and dying despite being, pound for pound, the best joke wr
Nov. 6, 2026
Chris Rock on Divorce and the Oscars Slap
Chris Rock, in GQ, discusses his divorce, stopping porn years ago, coping with personal questions in a gossipy culture, and wanting to move on from the Will Smith Oscars slap while focusing on writing, directing, and possibly returning to stand-up. Conan O’Brien addresses comedy’s role in a depressing political moment, says he avoids nightly political jokes, criticizes aspects of Vivek Ramaswamy’s campaign, and calls the current climate nihilistic; Mark Maron jokes that people should protest con
Nov. 5, 2026
Marc Maron to Receive Inaugural Richard Lewis Award PLUS Theo Von WNBA Talk
Marc Maron will receive the inaugural Richard Lewis Award at Comedy Gives Back’s Richard Lewis Humor and Humanity Gala (“A Night of Comedy and Neurosis”) on Nov. 15 at the Hollywood Improv, hosted by Jeff Garlin with Nick Kroll presenting; the event is sponsored by HBO and the Johnny Carson Foundation, and Lewis (who died Feb. 2024) supported the organization and served on its board. WNBA player Sophie Cunningham says Theo Von repeatedly steered their podcast discussion toward WNBA dating and le
Nov. 4, 2026
Bill Burr Praises ‘Digger'
Bill Burr Praises ‘Digger,’ Nikki Glaser on Kids, and New Comedy Specials & Deals Johnny Mac delivers comedy news led by Bill Burr urging listeners to see the film “Digger,” calling critics clueless and praising Tom Cruise and John Goodman, with...
Nov. 3, 2026
Trump Rants, Maher Fires Back - Rogan Takes on Polls
Johnny Mac delivers Election Day comedy news, urging listeners to vote while covering The New York Times report that Trump dictated a Bill Maher rant aboard Air Force One; Maher responds on Real Time with jokes, denies calling or inviting himself to the White House, and riffs on being labeled a “major pothead,” sparking Taylor Swift fan backlash. He recaps Joe Rogan mocking polls as skewed toward people who answer them, criticizing unidentified militarized ICE tactics, and expressing disappointm
Nov. 2, 2026
Chappelle Phone Pouch Chaos!
Delays at Dave Chappelle’s Austin show due to locking phones in pouches, with one attendee leaving after waiting 45–60 minutes, while others reported shorter waits and confusion about phone-as-ticket policies. He notes Shark Beauty’s partnership with Kevin Hart on a limited-edition Cryo-Glow LED mask and reads promotional quotes. He mentions John Mulaney canceling his Bangor date for a second time, shares Dane Cook’s comments on comics gaining success via social media without gatekeepers, and qu