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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
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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. 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
Oct. 31, 2026
Jim Gaffigan’s “Hot Pocket” Legacy
Johnny Mac delivers daily comedy news: Jim Gaffigan tells Seattle’s King 5 he still gets “Hot Pocket” and other shout-outs and jokes that his obituary would read “Hot Pocket Comedian Dies.” Nate Bargatze recalls early jobs like pizza delivery, including buying customers beer. A BBC story covers Birmingham yoga teacher Gosia Federowicz giving Gianmarco Soresi a private lesson before his Town Hall show, which he shared on Instagram. Taylor Tomlinson explains why she wrote a book, how it differs fr
Oct. 30, 2026
Bill Burr’s Motorcycle Lessons, Bert Kreischer’s Disney Luau Bit, and Whitney Cummings Investigates a “Fishy” Aquarium
Johnny Mac delivers daily comedy news, highlighting Bill Burr’s day at NOLA Motorsports Park getting riding instruction from champion Freddie Spencer, Burr’s approach to learning by listening, and his gripe about motorcycle model names. Bert Kreischer discusses trying to shape stories into standup, including a Hawaii Disney luau where he expected a surprise appearance by Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson but got Mickey Mouse, plus other family anecdotes, as he prepares for his Fully Loaded at Sea cruise
Oct. 29, 2026
Shane Gillis Addresses SNL Backlash
Johnny Mac delivers daily comedy news with an adult-content warning, reporting that Shane Gillis opened for Dave Chappelle in Austin and spent part of his set discussing the SNL backlash, appearing shaken and saying he understood why people were upset. He covers Russell Brand testifying in his London criminal trial, denying all allegations, describing the impact on his life, and being cross-examined about past claims and jokes. The BBC is still scheduling Vittorio Angeloni’s sitcom “Rewarding” f
Oct. 29, 2026
Why is Elmo doing Lorne Michaels? SNL x Sesame Street
Johnny Mac covers a bizarre Saturday Night Live collaboration with Sesame Street, then notes Bill Hader voices the Cat in the Hat in a new animated film (in theaters Nov. 6) and says the high-energy voice work is exhausting and unlike his 2014 SNL version, with no inspiration from Mike Myers’ take. Former SNL cast member Chloe Troast discusses on the But Also podcast why she felt relief after being fired following one season, citing behind-the-scenes comments that created dread and anxiety, whil
Oct. 28, 2026
Shane Gillis & Danny McBride Ad PLUS Trump vs. Bill Maher
Shane Gillis stars with Danny McBride in a four-minute commercial for a prediction market site, with a shorter cut airing during the World Series, and McBride says it reunited him with Deep Roy. The President posts a 1,318-word Truth Social attack on Bill Maher, calling him a “complete and total loser,” accusing him of low ratings, drunkenness, lying, and using a “laughter machine,” after Maher joked about Trump’s comments and approval. Larry the Cable Guy says DirecTV missed an endorsement oppo