Episodes

From Riyadh to his worst special. did Bill Burr have the Worst Year In Comedy? Johnny Mac shares his reflections on the best and worst comedy events and standup specials of the year. He highlights Conan O'Brien's Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize for...

Johnny Mac shares his list of the top 25 stand-up specials of the year. Topping the list is Mark Maron's 'Panicked' on HBO Max, followed by Kevin Hart's 'Acting My Age' on Netflix, and Matt Rife's 'Unwrapped'. The episode also covers Jim Jeffries, Justin Willman, Gianmarco Soresi, Mo Amer, and more, categorizing them into top, middle, and borderline tiers. Note,the list is missing five notable late year releases, including specials from Sarah Sherman, Robbie Hoffman, Camille Nanjiani, Tom Segur...

Johnny Mac delivers the latest in comedy news, teasingg tomorrow's rundown of the top 25 stand-up specials of the year, excluding five major upcoming releases. Highlights from late-night shows include Stephen Colbert's tropical weather wish, Jimmy Fallon's edgy Trump joke, and Jimmy Kimmel's airport workout suggestion. Sarah Sherman's unique comedy special premieres on HBO, featuring her provocative humor. Robbie Hoffman's special on Netflix is anticipated, while Jon Stewart wins the Walter Cron...

David Letterman appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live. Andy Dick was found unresponsive in Hollywood, suspected of overdosing. Taylor Tomlinson canceled her tour due to ongoing illness, while Sarah Sherman and Michelle Wolf discussed their latest works and career challenges. Mike Epps announced a new Netflix special, and Nikki Glaser joined the cast of 'The Fifth Wheel' with Kim Kardashian. Anthony Jeselnik shared his top book picks for 2025. Jim Gaffigan released new material on social media, and Pete ...

Johnny Mackdelivers the Daily Comedy News with highlights from a night at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center featuring Conan O'Brien and Stephen Colbert discussing the end of Colbert's show. Conan offers optimistic thoughts on the future of comedy. Jimmy Kimmel comments on hosting controversies and confirms his show's renewal. ABC lifts Hulu embargo, good news for Scrubs fans. Bill Lawrence's new show 'Rooster' starring Steve Carell is announced on HBO, and Sarah Sherman details her intense n...

Johnny Mac delivers his daily comedy news, kicking off with updates about the 83rd Golden Globe ceremony, hosted by Nikki Glaser, and highlighting comedy nominations including Bill Maher, Kevin Hart, and Sarah Silverman. He debates the merits of their performances, leaning towards Kevin Hart as his top pick despite artistic admiration for Silverman. Mac also touches upon TV series nominations, expressing skepticism about 'The Bear' being categorized as a comedy. In other segments, he humorously ...

Johnny Mac announces the 16 Comedians who will be part of Comedy Survivor, coming in January to the Daily Comedy News Podcast Group. Out Joke, Out Bit, Outlast. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac--4522158/support. Contact John at John@thesharkdeck dot com Thanks to our sponsors! Raycon Earbuds Underdog Fantasy Promo Code DCN Blue Chew Promo Code DCN Talkspace promo code Space 80 For Uninterrupted Listening, use the Apple Po...

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Johnny Mac reviews Vulture's Best Comedy Specials of 2025 list. He provides real-time reactions and shares his own preliminary list of top specials. Do they have Marc Maron too low (yes), do they have Bill Burr too high (yes) and will they be proved right about this Kumail Nanjiani special? The official DCN List will be the December 13th epsiode. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac--4522158/support. Contact John at John@thesha...

Johnny Mac delivers his daily comedy news from a freezing basement, battling a broken boiler. Kevin Hart shares life reflections on 'Diary of a CEO', while Gary Gulman humorously criticizes state abbreviations. Josh Johnson discusses the challenges...

In a lively episode, Johnny Mac tell us about Dave Chappelle's show in Edmonton which was marred by disruptive hecklers, drawing widespread social media criticism. Parents are agitated over Matt Rife's Netflix special, which we won't mention in the notes so we don't ruin Christmas. Despite controversies, Johnny Mac praises Rife's special as one of the year's best. Meanwhile, Netflix unveils 'Free Birch,' a Bert Kreischer comedy series that has potential to be either a hit or miss. On the light...

Johnny Mac continues his crusade to make 12:30 great again, challenging David Letterman to throw one watermelon off a towee and calls for a rebranding of the Letterman podcast to honor Conan O'Brien. Letterman's upcoming Netflix series featuring Michael B. Jordan and Jason Bateman is also mentioned. Johnny praises a Sesame Street and Knives Out crossover skit but criticizes Elmo's involvement. Mac calls for a Muppets version of Knives Out and reminisces about his own NASCAR pit road experiences...

Johnny Mac discusses David Letterman's recent interview with Adam Sandler, pondering whether Letterman has lost his touch. Mac mentions Conan O'Brien's appearance on 'The Rest is History' podcast discussing the Beatles. He humorously entertains the 'Paul is Dead' theory and gives viewer statistics for Jim Gaffigan's popular bourbon video. Kevin Hart's Comedy Mount Rushmore is revealed, featuring Richard Pryor, Eddie Murphy, Dave Chappelle, and Chris Rock. He also talks about Louis C.K.'s new bes...

'South Park' humorously targets Saudi funding for a Turkey trot, and Vice President Vance's turkey jokes flop with the troops. Amy Schumer fuels divorce rumors by appearing without her wedding ring. Louis CK faces a complicated place in comedy with sold-out shows despite his controversial past. Kevin Hart hints at a potential comedy project with Kat Williams and Mike Epps. Jim Gaffigan enjoys a bourbon-sponsored special, and his recent video reaches 3.4 million views. The Just for Laughs Vancouv...

Johnny Mac discusses a major setback inthe #M1230GA movement as David Letterman weighs in. To make things even worse for Johnny Mac, Letterman has Adam Sandler on his Netflix show. Shane Gillis sells out a major venue, while controversial comedian Louis CK is seen with Mimi O'Donnell. There's a lighthearted segment called Comedy Survivor launching, inviting listeners to nominate comedians. A recap of top touring comedians, Chevy Chase documentary news, and Charlie Bes's new special wraps up th...

Jim Gaffigan's viral bourbon set is getting huge views, Kevin Hart's Netflix special is the year's second best., Amid the speculation around Eddie Murphy's potential return to stand-up comedy, Mac doubts Murphy can meet high expectations set by his past performances and notes the challenges he may face. Additionally, Eddie Murphy will be honored with the AFI Life Achievement Award. Elsewhere, Jay Leno reveals that ticket sales for his stand-up shows rose by 30% after he quit discussing politic...

A look at recaps John Mulaney's comedic performance in San Francisco, highlighting his humorous takes on tech bros, Jeff Bezos, artificial intelligence, and Robert F. Kennedy. President Trump's interest in reviving the Rush Hour franchise is also discussed, along with comedian Patton Oswalt's appearance on Stephen Colbert's show portraying a 'sexy' Vulcan. Bill Maher's critique of Jimmy Kimmel's wife's anti-Trump email campaign and Jim Gaffigan's thoughts on his comedic evolution and preferenc...

Johnny Mac highlights John Mulaney voicing a new Kraft Mac and Cheese campaign and critiques Jim Gaffigan's latest bourbon-themed comedy set. Mac reviews various comedy specials, suggesting high praise for Mo Amer's 'Wild World' on Netflix while panning Sebastian Maniscalco's latest effort. He also touches on Donald Glover's health scare, Adam Sandler's on-stage guilt, and offers stock market-style advice on comedians to invest in, including Robbie Hoffman, Shane Gillis, and Mo Amer, while advis...

Johnny Mac delivers the Thanksgiving edition highlighting comedian Jonathan Kite's spot-on Anthony Bourdain impressions on social media. Sebastian Maniscalco reflects on his love for cooking and its similarities to comedy, while Fortune Feimster shares amusing anecdotes from her tour and her culinary preferences. Jim Gaffigan and Kathleen Madigan discuss their families' roles in their comedy, with Gaffigan touching on parenting and social media. Stephen Colbert debates the relevance of late-nigh...

MAGA comedian Shane Gillis (lol wtf) discusses Trump and Biden on Matt and Shane's Secret Podcast. Louis CK's new meditative set, explored by Jason Zinoman, focuses heavily on aging and faith. Sebastian Maniscalco reveals scheduling conflicts with an SNL sketch. Kevin Hart shares his thoughts on failure and success in a podcast. John Mulaney-directed Robbie Hoffman's Netflix special gets a December release. Patton Oswalt talks about the role of comedy in politics. Daryl Hammond recounts his expe...

Comedy news highlights including Sarah Sherman's upcoming HBO special 'Sarah Squirm Live Plus In The Flesh' airing on December 12th. Darrell Hammond shares insights on his experience with SNL, his Trump impersonation, and reactions to a 2018 tweet from Trump. Kathleen Madigan quietly drops her new special 'The Family Thread' on Amazon Prime. Chelsea Handler will host the Critics Choice Awards in January. Jo Koy is set to tape a new Netflix special in January. Patton Oswalt talks about the impact...

Ricky Gervais' new stand-up special 'Mortality' will be on Netflix on December 30th, but its late release means it won't make year-end lists. Tom Segura's fifth special, 'Teacher,' drops on Netflix December 24th, also missing list deadlines. In other news, comedian Nate Bargatze is exploring the feasibility of building a 100-acre amusement park in Nashville, with plans to potentially start in 2026. John Mulaney discussed the Austin comedy scene and shared his thoughts on Texas and AI in comedy. ...

Seth Meyers responds to the M1230GA movement. Conan O'Brien's comedic adventures in India. Bill Maher explains why he no longer tours for standup due to the political climate, while Patton Oswalt releases a new Audible special. 'Weird Al' Yankovic extends his tour into 2026, and Jim Brewer announces his 'Find the Funny Tour.' Comedian Josh Johnson shares his perspectives on political discourse and optimism. Nikki Glaser reveals her spontaneous approach to writing her Golden Globes monologue, and...

Topics include Louis CK on selling standup specials directly to fans and his current career status compared to pre-2017. Louis talks about his secret superstar status and the desire to stay connected with fans directly. Stephen Colbert discusses his transition from his Colbert Report persona to his current role and the nuances of performing as himself. Colbert and Jim Gaffigan talk about their views on comedy distribution and the evolving landscape of late-night and streaming platforms. The scri...