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Are Tom Segura and Andrew Santino jumping the shark by making a Golf Comedy?
Johnny Mac covers several comedy stories: Live Nation Studios, Kevin Hart’s Heartbeat, and All Things Comedy are producing Golf Trip, an ensemble film starring Tom Segura, Andrew Santino, and Timothy Simons about three friends whose annual trip is disrupted when they’re paired with an intrusive solo golfer; Mac is skeptical the project will be good. Ron White on Joe Rogan’s podcast calls Kill Tony an important launching pad only if comics are prepared, discusses why he bans openers from doing cr
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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...
Recent Episodes
Sept. 23, 2026
Are Tom Segura and Andrew Santino jumping the shark by making a Golf Comedy?
Johnny Mac covers several comedy stories: Live Nation Studios, Kevin Hart’s Heartbeat, and All Things Comedy are producing Golf Trip, an ensemble film starring Tom Segura, Andrew Santino, and Timothy Simons about three friends whose annual trip is disrupted when they’re paired with an intrusive solo golfer; Mac is skeptical the project will be good. Ron White on Joe Rogan’s podcast calls Kill Tony an important launching pad only if comics are prepared, discusses why he bans openers from doing cr
Sept. 23, 2026
Stavros Halkias explains why Fast Food Sucks Now, Chris Rock on Adam Sandler, Leno Backlash, and BBC Cuts Mitchell & Webb
Johnny Mac delivers comedy news including Stavros Halkias blaming private equity for fast-food quality declines, citing Wendy’s lettuce and Jersey Mike’s changes. Chris Rock, speaking at TIFF, says he asked Adam Sandler for advice on moving into drama, praises Uncut Gems and Punch-Drunk Love, notes he lacks “Madagascar money” post-divorce, and mentions his film Misty Green arriving October 9. Jay Leno responds to criticism for avoiding partisan comedy, with commentary from Christian Toto about l
Sept. 22, 2026
Pete Davidson & Colin Jost Finally Use That Ferry | SNL Cast News & Chelsea Handler Dispute
Johnny Mac closes out the poolside season with Pete Davidson and Colin Jost’s Staten Island Ferry comedy night, major Saturday Night Live cast news, and the competing accounts in the Chelsea Handler–Salma Hindy dispute. Pete Davidson and Colin Jost finally put their famously unusual ferry purchase to work, transforming the decommissioned Staten Island Ferry into a floating comedy venue. Johnny breaks down the jokes about the Coast Guard, the brutal heat, and the realities of staging stand-up ab
Sept. 21, 2026
Kevin Hart & Taco Bell’s Live Más Open, Chris Rock on Tom Cruise, and Jo Koy’s Road Diet
Johnny Mac shares comedy news including Taco Bell partnering with Kevin Hart to promote the Live Más Open on Nov. 2, where fans can qualify via Topgolf’s Shot Shuffle or an online sweepstakes to compete in a team golf event for a chance to bring back a chosen Taco Bell menu item; qualifiers run through Sept. 27, with a quote from Topgolf CEO David emphasizing accessibility. Chris Rock, at TIFF, says it’s harder to be Tom Cruise than U.S. president. Stavros Halkias tells GQ he’s chasing one unden
Sept. 20, 2026
Chris Rock on Fame, Stavros Halikis on Leaving Cum Town, and Eric Idle’s Monty Python Dispute
Johnny Mac delivers comedy news featuring Chris Rock discussing how fame has shifted from perks like free stuff to realizing fan interactions can make someone’s day, and accepting celebrity as part of who he is. A GQ profile of Stavros Halikis covers fan encounters, the origins and appeal of the “Cum Town” podcast, its unexpected success, and his decision to leave despite major income to focus on his own work after self-funding projects. Jay Pharoah says comedians help people laugh through pain,
Sept. 19, 2026
Dane Cook: The Full Story
Funny Money: The Dane Cook Story drops September 29, the documentary about the half-brother who stole twelve million dollars and hid it in pasta sauce. Before you watch it, Johnny Mac traces the full Dane Cook story: the website he built with his retirement savings before anyone thought that was smart, the MySpace page that got to a million and a half followers before social media was a strategy, Retaliation debuting at number four on the Billboard 200, the arena tours, the joke theft accusation