Episodes

The Emmy fallout continues as Nate Bargatze’s hosting is blasted by critics, comics, and writers. Stephen Colbert delivers an emotional speech. John Oliver drops an F-bomb on Nate. Meanwhile, Tim Dillon reveals he’s being paid $315K for a Saudi comedy gig — and Chappelle, Burr, and Hart are set to join. Plus: SNL cast updates, Bowen Yang stays, Ben Kaner’s debut, Craig Ferguson’s new special Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac--4...

Nate Bargatze’s Emmy hosting debut wasn't good, with a countdown clock gimmick angering viewers . Jim Gaffigan recycles bourbon jokes at Kroger. Jay Leno and Tim Dillon weigh in seriously on the Charlie Kirk shooting. Rainn Wilson defends his Office...

Jim Gaffigan meets fans at a Kroger bottle signing. Nate Bargatze promises to deduct $1,000 per second from Emmy winners who run long. Jimmy Fallon tapes a Detroit episode of The Tonight Show . Plus: Emmy predictions, Bowen Yang calls out AAPI snubs, Comedy Day in SF, a charity roast basketball game, and more Spinal Tap quotes Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac--4522158/support . Become a premium subscriber! (no ads). For Apple ...

Shane Gillis becomes a Notre Dame folk hero with injury reports, tailgates, and jumbotron cheers. Bert Kreischer shares his viral Florida State pregame speech that left 90,000 people cheering — and Tom Segura crying. Plus: Jimmy Kimmel retirement talk, Jerry Seinfeld’s controversy stalls, Adam Sandler shoots hoops, Ego Nwodim exits SNL, and Spinal Tap lore deepens. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac--4522158/support . Become a p...

Jerry Seinfeld’s comments about “Free Palestine” and the KKK spark controversy at Duke University. Andrew Santino reveals Disney edited jokes in his new Hulu special. David Letterman’s full Late Night archive hits streaming. Plus: Larry the Cable Guy’s new special, Spinal Tap 2 releases, Rainn Wilson defends The Office, and Friday’s comedy stock market. Sell your Gaffigan! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac--4522158/support . Be...

Jim Gaffigan goes full bourbon nerd at Louisville’s Bourbon & Beyond festival and preps a whiskey-themed special. Nate Bargatze opens up about therapy and fame. Patton Oswalt plays a Vulcan despite never watching all of TOS, sheesh. Plus: Jordan Jensen backlash, Oscar Nunez gets political, Rainn Wilson evacuates (again), Liz Miele drops a new special, and the San Francisco Comedy Competition kicks off. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-...

Adam Sandler launches his tour with Vanilla Ice and Kevin James in tow. Nate Bargatze talks Emmys, movies, and future theme park plans. Patton Oswalt embraces a half-empty casino gig. Bill Maher slams late night hosts. Stephen Colbert fans protest CBS. Plus: Earthquake’s new special, Aziz wants a Parks reboot, Leanne Morgan renewed, Dog Park gets greenlit, and Jordan Jensen drops a Netflix special. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny...

he Daily Beast paints Kam Patterson as “MAGA comedian Tony Hinchcliffe’s protégé,” sparking déjà vu of Shane Gillis. Johnny Mac also covers Aziz Ansari commenting on the Bill Murray controversy, the star-studded but controversial Riyadh Comedy Festival lineup, Nate Bargatze’s rise as Emmy host, Colin Jost confirming his SNL return, Joe Rogan’s jab at Marc Maron, John Reep’s indictment, Howard Stern’s Sirius prank, and it's great dramatic actor and unfunny comedian Adam Sandler’s 59th birthday! B...

Johnny Mac digs into SNL strife as Dana Carvey suggests Heidi Gardner’s departure wasn’t her call and the PLEASE DON’T DESTROY trio splits with John Higgins leaving. Devon Walker asks for basic transparency from SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE. Plus, Aziz Ansari says he apologized privately amid the 2018 Babe.net story - he shares this while promoting a movie. Caleb Herron lands a Friday HBO special, Michael Bublé shares JAY LENO’s “backyard” fan advice, DAVID BYRNE tries stand-up with a nudge from FRED AR...

Kam Patterson’s old jokes about Rochester resurface just as he joins Saturday Night Live . Johnny Mac also covers the UK’s SNL spinoff, Nate Bargatze hosting the Emmys and launching a 62-arena tour, Howard Stern’s contract drama at SiriusXM, Marc Maron’s evolving WTF legacy, Paul Rodriguez’s drug charges, Fred Armisen’s Uncle Fester transformation, and harsh reviews for NBC’s The Paper . Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac--45221...

Jo Koy’s next Netflix special will be released on vinyl. Sebastian Maniscalco designs a triangle stage and compares comedy to dance. Kathy Griffin apologizes for Anna Nicole Smith jokes. Weird Al reveals the secret to great parody. Plus: Jay Leno on EVs, Jeff Ross on name changes, Bill Engvall unretires, and Vir Das heads to Lincoln Center. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac--4522158/support . Become a premium subscriber! (no ad...

Adam Sandler earns critical praise for his dramatic role in J. Kelly . SNL trims Please Don’t Destroy, while Ben Marshall joins the cast. Andy Richter joins Dancing With the Stars — and Johnny Mac predicts disaster. Plus: Josh Blue’s new memoir, Bill Engvall unretires, Weird Al’s touring habits, Marc Maron’s evolution, and the Friday comedy stock market. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac--4522158/support . Become a premium subs...

SNL returns with five new featured players including Ben Marshall and Cam Patterson. Scrubs officially reboots with the original cast. Jay Leno once gave Taylor Swift dating advice — seriously. Plus: Druski’s whiteface skit sparks debate, Graham Linehan arrested over tweets, The Paper debuts, and Johnny Mac hates binge drops. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac--4522158/support . Become a premium subscriber! (no ads). For Apple u...

Marc Maron and Tim Heidecker critique Joe Rogan’s podcast and political impact. Howard Stern skips his much-hyped return. Jay Leno fails to pass a California smog law for classic cars. Plus: Cam Patterson may join SNL, Cleese rages at the BBC, Beck Bennett & Kyle Mooney launch a confusing podcast, and Bill Burr picks the Iron Bowl. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac--4522158/support . Become a premium subscriber! (no ads). For A...

Adam Sandler earns raves for his dramatic role in J. Kelly. Matt Rife goes all in on Billy Idol with a tribute tattoo and biopic dreams. Weird Al tops July’s comedy tour earnings. Patton Oswalt bombs Millionaire and Star Trek. Plus: SNL exits, Jimmy Fallon’s Password renewed, and Eric Idle critiques satire and royalty. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac--4522158/support . Become a premium subscriber! (no ads). For Apple users, h...

Nikki Glaser gets honored at Busch Stadium. Adam Sandler’s legendary sandwich from Spanglish resurfaces. SNL sees four cast members exit — and one Please Don’t Destroy member may be getting promoted. Plus: Eric Idle reflects on Monty Python, Jimmy Fallon’s NFL lead-in shows, and Johnny Mac heads to the beach one last time this summer :( Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac--4522158/support . Become a premium subscriber! (no ads). ...

Marc Maron reflects on progressive infighting, his iconic fascism line, and the state of the left. Adam Sandler reveals how he wrote songs for SNL’s 50th. Plus: the best WTF with Marc Maron episodes, Zarna Garg praises American comedy freedom, Auntie Donna supports up and comer with Grouse House, and Owen Farewell wants to defend bedbugs on the subway. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac--4522158/support . Become a premium subscr...

Weird Al shares the stories behind Eat It , White & Nerdy , and more in a Vulture retrospective. Colin Quinn reflects on 9/11 and politics in comedy. Sebastian Maniscalco reveals his perfect steak recipe and why he’s taking his mom to Italy. Plus: Conan meets Prince, Brad Williams bombs with confidence, and Lorne Michaels’ SNL archive heads to Texas. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac--4522158/support . Become a premium subscrib...

Larry the Cable Guy returns with a new special, Jo Koy recounts an epic night backstage with Metallica and Ozzy Osbourne, and Pauly Shore reveals a health scare. Plus: MrBeast beefs with Caleb Hearon, Michael Longfellow exits SNL, Jonathan Kite nails Bourdain, and Johnny Mac has thoughts on overpacking. PLUS Comedy Stock Market picks. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac--4522158/support . Become a premium subscriber! (no ads). F...

Marc Maron reveals how anxiety shaped his life and career. Johnny Mac reviews Kill Tony ’s Netflix latest Netflix epsiode and why it may not work for streaming audiences. Jimmy Fallon launches a new NBC reality show about advertising. Plus: Bradley Cooper directs a stand-up comedy movie, Green Day gets weird with a new film, and SNL veteran Gary Kroeger criticizes Lorne Michaels for erasing the Ebersol years. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-...

Marc Maron keeps burning bridges — this time calling out Netflix for “cutting loose” the trans community over Dave Chappelle. Plus, Devon Walker leaves SNL, and we may be seeing the early stages of a major cast shakeup. Katt Williams is under pressure after the Reggie Carroll case heats up, and Jay Leno is helping Harrison Ford build… a toilet seat? Also: Adam Sandler’s next dramatic role, Sharon Stone wants to play Phyllis Diller, and David Mitchell is mad about the word “mansplaining.” Become ...

Marc Maron took aim at Bill Maher during his appearance on Pod Save America, accusing Maher of chasing relevance and sounding “desperate.” Jim Jefferies made shocking claims on Theo Von’s podcast about a possible Australian military cover-up involving his nephew. Plus: Matt Rife defends Sydney Sweeney, Rainn Wilson enjoys being a “jerky face,” Adam Sandler’s Happy Gilmore 2 breaks Netflix records, Jay Leno remembers how he beat out David Brenner for The Tonight Show, and Pete Davidson is trying ...

Jay Leno responds to Rosie O'Donnell.. Lorne Michaels weighs in on Colbert, TikTok, and the future of SNL (plus news on the UK version!). Marc Maron delivers a brutal but thoughtful monologue on the current state of podcasting. Also: Ralph Barbosa rebuilds his act, Shane Gillis shouts for beer, and Ken Jeong is your King of Comedy for some reason. Become a premium subscriber! (no ads). For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app which says UNINTERRUPTED LISTENING and the bonus “DC...

Johnny Mac reviews The Hollywood Reporter's list of the 44 most powerful players in podcasting for 2025, discussing notable comedians and their influence in the podcasting world. He highlights key figures like Tony Hinchcliffe, Joe Rogan, Michelle Obama, and others. Johnny also touches on the impact of social media on comedians' careers, with perspectives from Matt Rife and Danny Frankle. Additionally, he shares tips for comedians submitting to festivals, mentions the Edinburgh Fringe, and humor...