Episodes
Nov. 3, 2019
Study Proves Men Are Funnier Than Women
A study says men are funnier than women. Look, I didn't make the study, I just report the comedy news. Also, Johnny Mac reveals the Comedy Power Rankings!
Nov. 2, 2019
Comedy's Woke Wars: Bobcat Golthwaite on Dave Chappelle and Jerry Seinfeld
In a must-read on Vulture, Bobcat Golthwaite reacts to Dave Chappelle and Jerry Seinfeld's takes on the Woke Wars. Hannibal Buress is apparently supporting Andrew Yang, and the @dcnpod checks in on the state of Stand-up in Russia!
Nov. 1, 2019
Dave Chappelle and Eddie Murphy chime in on comedy's Woke Wars
Dave Chappelle and Eddie Murphy comment on what's being called The Woke Wars. Meanwhile, Kevin Hart spoke to his fans via Instagram and says he will slow down. Plus, David Letterman apologizes!
Oct. 31, 2019
That time Gary Gulman's timing was messed up by The Joker
Gary Gulman has a fun story from the set of The Joker. Pete Correale's airport troubles. Hari Kondabolu is from my home town. Who knew?
Oct. 30, 2019
Who are Eddie Murphy's comedic influences?
Eddie Murphy was on Colbert and discussed his comedic influences - hint it's someone in a red outfit. Plus new TV shows for Bobby Moynihan and Ron Funches, and Jerry Seinfeld's people try to scare me via email!
Oct. 29, 2019
Dave Chappelle wins the Mark Twain Award
Dave Chappelle received the Mark Twain Award, so lo's of talk from Dave and about Dave. Louis CK emailed his fans. And there's a hot new comedy club in Los Angeles called Dynasty Typewriter.
Oct. 28, 2019
How is John Oliver only #14 and how is he ranked ahead of John Stewart?
Paste Magazine made a list of the Top Comedians of the 2010s. How is John Oliver only at #14 and how do you rank I’m ahead of Jon Stewart? This week Johnny Mac comments on Paste's #11-20....
Oct. 27, 2019
Seth Meyers on comedy in the age of Donald Trump
CNN interviewed Seth Meyers about doing late night comedy in the Age of Trump and the accelerated news cycle. Also a nice interview with The Laugh Factory's Jamie Masada brings back some fun old stories.
Oct. 26, 2019
Eddie Murphy to bring back Gumby, Buckwheat and Mr. Robinson
Eddie Murphy was on Kimmel and had big news about his plans for SNL - could be epic. Did you watch Dolemite yet? Meanwhile, Shane Gillis returns to the stage. Finally, please don't put screens playing stand up comedy in the backseats of Ubers and...
Oct. 25, 2019
Demitri Martin reveals why he canceled his tour
In an Instagram Post, Demitri Martin revealed why he canceled his fall tour. Meanwhile Kathy Griffin takes on a TV News Anchor.
Oct. 24, 2019
Space Force, Dolemite and the Christian Comedian
Unfortunately Space Force, Dolemite and the Christian Comedian are three topics and not one big thing. Space Force adds some cast members, Christian Comedian Jon Crist gets a Netflix special, and Dolemite is out tomorrow and I can't watch it because...
Oct. 23, 2019
A Patrice O'Neal Documentary is coming. Finally.
Over the years I've heard various versions of a Patrice O'Neal documentary being in development. Well, it looks like Comedy Central and All Things Comedy are gonna do it! Also it's Nick Kroll's turn to comment on the death of comedy, and Amy Schumer...
Oct. 22, 2019
Dave Chappelle's surprise shows, new Vince Vaughn, Mike Birbiglia and Lin-Manuel Miranda projects
Lots of announcements - new projects from Mike Birbiglia, Lin-Manuel Miranda and Vince Vaughn - those are three separate projects but boy I like what you were imagining. Plus Dave Chappelle announces surprise gigs.
Oct. 21, 2019
Is John Mulaney the top comedian of the 2010s? Paste Magazine thinks so
Paste Magazine made a list of the Top Comedians of the 2010s. They have John Mulaney at #1. What do you think? This episode takes a look at comedians 10 through one. https://www.pastemagazine.com/articles/2019/10/best-comedians-2010s.html
Oct. 20, 2019
General James Mattis: underrated comedian?
General James Mattis got off some great lines at the Al Smith dinner. Ray Romano hosted an All Star Benefit, and you can see that show at Facebook.com/myeloma
Oct. 19, 2019
What will it cost you to hire Jay Leno for a comedy gig?
So if Colin Quinn cancels a gig and you have to bring in Jay Leno, what will that cost? The @dcnpod has the answer!
Oct. 18, 2019
Busted with a McLovin Fake ID
Oh man imagine being the poor guy busted with a McLovin Fake ID. Seth Rogan weighs in on that! Also Jim Jefferies got a new NBC sitcom and Johnny Mac is struggling with the dichotomy between NBC Sitcoms and the Jim Jefferies live act.
Oct. 17, 2019
Mayor Pete talks about comedy's lens via the Joker and Dave Chappelle
Pete Buttegeig comments on the state of comedy in 2019....I found out more about the Trolley Comedy thing from yesterday....and bad news if you like Joel Kim Booster's Sunnsyide. Subscribe on @ApplePodcasts!...
Oct. 16, 2019
Uh oh bad news for comedians!
Bad news for comedians, Netflix is cutting back on the number of their specials. Kathy Griffin comments on a Trump related video. Sebastian Maniscalco always knew he'd be a comedian. And the Laugh Track trolley service ain't doing too well. Subscribe!
Oct. 15, 2019
Sarah Silverman's HBO Deal and Nick Offerman's new whisky
HBO gives Sarah Silverman a stand-up special and a late night pilot. ABC gives Craig Ferguson a new game show. Nick Offerman is selling whisky. And I heard from the Monty Python guy on the twitter @dcnpod
Oct. 14, 2019
A Monty Python themed wedding
Who wouldn't spend 15,000 pounds on a Monty Python themed wedding? Here's the details. Nick Kroll talks about season 3 of Big Mouth. Steve Martin and Martin Short don't want to talk about politics.
Oct. 13, 2019
Catching up on Gabriel Iglesias, J.J. Walker, Gary Gulman and Eddie Murphy
Gabriel Iglesias revealed why he had canceled a tour. J.J. Walker talks about the salty language in comedy today. Johnny Mac checked out Gary Gulman's special and wound up watching Eddie Murphy Delirious.
Oct. 12, 2019
How to watch Gary Gulman's new special for free
You can watch Gary Gulman's new special for free - HBO posted it on Youtube. People in West Virginia take things too seriously, and an update on Kevin Hart.
Oct. 11, 2019
Don't hold your breath for that reboot of The Office
It sure doesn't sound like anyone is working on The Office reboot....and there are some very good reasons not to do it. Meanwhile, Hari Kondabolu is nobody's class clown, and of course I’m gonna mention Shane Gillis.