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Feb. 23, 2026

Mike and Mac - Meeting David Letterman, and is Dave up to something??…

Mike Chisholm from The Letterman Podcast pops in. The guys open by reacting to the Olympic hockey final, with Mike congratulating the U.S. teams and describing how big the game was in Canada, including early-morning watch parties on the West Coast,...

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Feb. 23, 2026

Comedy Survivor Episode 8 - Controversial Vote not counted!

We have our first cobtroversy. A ruling determines one possible vote was not clear, and that affects the result! Who went home from Comedy Island this week? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podca...

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Feb. 23, 2026

Joe Rogan to host 60 Minutes? Letterman at JFL Vancouver, and Politi…

Johnny Mac delivers a Daily Comedy News briefing previewing Nate Bargatze’s game show and a new Taylor Tomlinson special, then cites a Naughty but Nice Substack report claiming CBS News leader Barry Weiss is considering booki...

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Feb. 22, 2026

Scrubs Reboot Revival Returns: Cast, New Interns, Season 9 Debate, an…

Johnny Mac delivers comedy news focused on the Scrubs revival premiering Wednesday at 8:00 PM on ABC (with Hulu next day). He shares personal enthusiasm for the original series and summarizes details from interviews with Zach...

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Feb. 21, 2026

Celebrities Who Dislike Jay Leno and Kenan Thompson Talks Whiskey

The focus is on celebrities who have publicly criticized Jay Leno. Arsenio Hall, Dennis Miller, Jimmy Kimmel, George Lopez, Patton Oswalt, Howard Stern, Conan O'Brien, Rosie O'Donnell, and Joan Rivers have all expressed their...

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Feb. 20, 2026

Colin Jost Postpones Show, Tom Segura on Real Stories, and Pete Holme…

Colin Jost postpones his Del Lago Resort and Casino show in Waterloo, New York, rescheduled for Friday, March 27, with Del Lago citing scheduling conflicts and a syracuse.com conspiracy theory that it relates to Jost needing ...

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Feb. 19, 2026

Dave Chappelle and the Jucy Lucy Debate, Scrubs Returns, and Colbert …

Dave Chappelle stopped by Matt’s Bar and Grill in Minneapolis, prompting a playful debate over whether he ate a Jucy Lucy and the burger’s disputed origin between Matt’s and the 5-8 Club. John previews coverage of Scrubs retu...

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Feb. 18, 2026

Colbert Says CBS Blocked An Interview; PLUS som Dave Chappelle Reviews

Johnny Mac leads with Stephen Colbert saying CBS lawyers blocked him from booking Texas State Representative James Talarico on The Late Show, citing concerns around the FCC equal time rule and an FCC chairman Brendan Carr let...

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Feb. 17, 2026

George Lopez Launches a Stovetop Grill, Amy Schumer’s Bikini Post, a…

Johnny Mac hosts a slow news day and leads with Parade Magazine’s coverage of George Lopez launching a four-piece stovetop barbecue grill and smoker, which Lopez demonstrates on Instagram and invites fans to suggest what he s...

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Feb. 16, 2026

Comedy Survivor Episode 7 - Another tie!

The listeners voted and we had our second tie in two weeks. Who wins up leaving Comedy Island? Find out this week's dramatic result! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-wit...

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Feb. 16, 2026

Fallon Pasta Sauce Deal, ‘Trump Epstein Files’ Jokes, and Comedy Worl…

Johnny Mac delivers a politically heavy Daily Comedy News episode. He reports that a planned pasta sauce collaborationinvolving Jimmy Fallon fell through, and discusses Jimmy Kimmel’s monologue proposal to rebrand the Epstein...

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Feb. 15, 2026

Guest Comedian Drew Lynch channels his inner Marc Maron

Comedian Drew Lynch discusses his unconventional journey into comedy, which began after a traumatic brain injury led to a neurogenic stutter. Lynch, who gained fame as a 'stuttering comedian' on America's Got Talent (AGT), sh...

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Feb. 14, 2026

Nate Bargatze and Bert Kreischer head to Daytona 500

Johnny Mac covers the upcoming Daytona 500 and previews the inaugural Full Throttle Festival featuring comedy, music, and barbecue headlined by Bert Kreischer. The host shares personal NASCAR experiences from attending Dayton...

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Feb. 13, 2026

Taylor Tomlinson's Terrific Trailer PLUS Comedy Stock Market SELL MUL…

John discusses the influence of comedian Nate Bargatze on up-and-coming comedian Mason James and reflects on how comedians often adopt styles from their predecessors. The show also covers notable upcoming comedy events, inclu...

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Feb. 12, 2026

John Mulaney "Rip-off" Comparisons and Mike Epps Apologizes to Nicki …

Johnny Macc discusses the recent comparisons between comedians John Mulaney, Mike Feeney, and Gianmarco Soresi based on their comedic styles and performances. He explains a controversy involving Mike Epps who apologizes for c...

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Feb. 11, 2026

Katt Williams talks Diddy Parties

Katt Williams' new Netflix special and his controversial comments about Hollywood parties, an upcoming Bob Saget documentary, and Bill Maher's feud with Jimmy Kimmel. Chris Fleming is set for an HBO Max special, and Pete Davi...

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Feb. 10, 2026

Are Bisbiglia and John Mulaney accusing Gianmarco Soresi of ripping o…

Johnny Mac shares his frustration over John Mulaney and Mike Birbiglia's discussion about comedic theft on Birbiglia's podcast. Mac discusses comedian Gianmarco Soresi, who feels targeted by their comments, and then Mac highl...

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Feb. 9, 2026

Comedy Survivor Episode 6 - A Wild Finish!

In the fifth weekly elimination of 'Comedy Survivor,' host Johnny Mac announces who has been voted off the island! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac--45221...

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Feb. 9, 2026

The Pete Davidson show is not a podcast and why that big time matters

Johnny Mac discusses Pete Davidson's new Netflix project. Other topics include a teaser featuring Matt Rife and the Red Clay Strays, Craig Ferguson's upcoming American tour with CNN, Steve Trevino’s take on Hollywood’s conservative views, and Gabe...

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Feb. 8, 2026

Comedian ISMO: Comedy, Wordplay, and Rally Driving Adventures

Johnny Mack interviews the Finnish comedian ISMO, who is known for his witty wordplay and observations on the English language. ISMO is set to perform at the Just for Laughs Vancouver festival as part of his Perseverance Tour...

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Feb. 7, 2026

Super Bowl Comedy Comedians And Commercials Preview Show

In this episode of Daily Comedy News, Johnny Mac explores the fun idea of having a comedian perform at the Super Bowl halftime show. He discusses potential candidates like Weird Al, Adam Sandler, Dave Chappelle, and Nate Barg...

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Feb. 6, 2026

What do we do about Flagrant's Andrew Schulz? PLUS SmartLess kicked o…

Johnny Mac covers a range of topics within the comedy world. He delves into a controversial incident on the SmartLess podcast where a famous comedian was kicked off, speculated to be Chevy Chase. The spotlight then shifts to ...

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Feb. 5, 2026

Kermit Gate: The Muppets Voice Controversy

Johnny Mac takes a deep dive into the 'Kermit Gate,' involving criticism of Kermit the Frog's new voice. Highlights include a segment on recent Epstein jokes by Jimmy Fallon, a report on Bill Burr’s latest concert dates and the humorous fan...

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Feb. 4, 2026

Nate Bargatze to Daytona 500, Dave Chappelle heading to Minnesota for…

Nate Bargatze is announced as the Grand Marshall for the 68th Daytona 500. Dave Chappelle's upcoming Minnesota performance to 'stand with the community' is highlighted, alongside Bill Maher's critique of Chappelle’s free spee...

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