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May 6, 2025

Conan on Netflix, Nate Bargatze's New Book, Jost leaving SNL?

Johnny Mac dives into recent comedy highlights, starting with Conan O'Brien winning the Mark Twain Prize, now available on Netflix, with notable performances from John Mulaney, Nikki Glaser, and others. Nate Bargatze's is out doing press for the new...

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May 5, 2025

Has Joe Rogan lost his podcast mojo? No.

Johnny Mac dives into a discussion about the current top female comedians, questioning why Nikki Glaser is missing from a recent Vogue list. He then explores Joe Rogan's podcast rankings and how they fluctuate due to factors like recency bias and...

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May 4, 2025

The Comedy Special Drought - Conan O'Brien on Netflix kicks off a slo…

Johnny Mac discusses the slow period for comedy specials, highlighting notable releases from platforms like Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon. He delves into recent and upcoming specials, including David Spade's 'Dandelion,' Sarah Silverman, and Gerard...

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May 3, 2025

Tom Segura's Totally Not Garth Brooks Serial Killer Character

Johnny Mac discusses Tom Segura's upcoming Netflix series 'Bad Thoughts' featuring a character parodying country music star Garth Brooks. Segura and his wife Christina P have joked about Brooks since 2018, hinting at him being a serial killer. The...

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May 2, 2025

Dave Chappelle on Dizzy, Nikki Glaser on Belichick's Girlfriend

Johnny Mac highlights comedian Dave Chappelle's appearance at Lincoln Center honoring Duke Ellington. Nikki Glaser comments on Bill Belichick's girlfriend via Instagram, Sophie Buddle describes her quick writing process for Taylor Tomlinson's show,...

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May 1, 2025

Tom Segura's New Series "Bad Thoughts", Pete Davidson on Confidence

In today's comedy news, Johnny Mac covers Tom Segura's new Netflix series 'Bad Thoughts' premiering May 13th, which features grotesque and absurd content. Pete Davidson will host an AMA on the AXE Instagram page, focusing on confidence and underdog...

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April 30, 2025

Shane Gillis x NASCAR, Tim Dillon on LA vs. Austin, and John Cleese R…

Shane Gillis's collaboration with NASCAR for Netflix's 'Full Speed' Season 2. Tim Dillon discusses his preference for LA over Austin despite political issues. John Cleese reflects on the 50th anniversary of Monty Python's 'Holy Grail' and its impact...

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April 29, 2025

Nathan Fielder's Removed Episode, Jo Koy's Heartfelt Condolence, and …

Johnny Mac discusses a range of topics from comedy news. Nathan Fielder is upset over the removal of a 'Nathan for You' episode by Paramount Plus due to sensitivity concerns. Jo Koy offers condolences following a tragic incident at a Filipino Canadian...

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April 28, 2025

Pete Davidson's Dating Advice, Nikki Glaser's Omitted Joke, and Josh …

Johnny Mac shares Pete Davidson's perspective on dating in the social media age and highlights Nikki Glaser's decision to omit a controversial joke about Caitlyn Jenner. The episode also covers Josh Johnson's rising success and his contributions to...

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April 27, 2025

WrestleMania Roast Leaks & Pete Davidson's Tattoo Removal Journey

Johnny Mac dives into the leaked footage from the WrestleMania Roast, highlighting performances by Paul Heyman and Triple H. He also discusses John Mulaney's successful show with Conan O'Brien, Pete Davidson's tattoo removal process, and his ongoing...

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April 26, 2025

Brett Goldstein's HBO Special is out today

In today's poolside comedy news, Johnny Mac highlights Brett Goldstein's HBO special airing tonight, discussing Brett's background as a comedian and writer, and his surprise at audience reception on his recent tour. Pete Davidson reflected on his time...

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April 25, 2025

Nikki Glaser's Border Concerns and John Mulaney's "Controversial" Joke

In this poolside edition of Daily Comedy News, Johnny Mac covers various topics from the comedy world. Nikki Glaser shares her worries about a Golden Globes joke and comments on the mental struggles she faces and her border concern.  John Mulaney...

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April 24, 2025

Jimmy Carr Praises Chris Rock; Gaffigan's Canada Story

Jim Gaffigan shared a humorous story about his experience with Canadian audiences and their shift in attitude towards Americans. Tim Dillon offers political advice to Democrats, while Jimmy Carr discusses the intricacies of comedy and his respect for...

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April 23, 2025

John Mulaney's Tour, Gabe & Jo Koy's Record SoFi Show, and Bowen Yang…

Johnny Mac covers a range of topics starting with John Mulaney's new stand-up tour 'Mr. Whatever,' featuring guest appearances from John Stewart, Pete Davidson, and Martin Short. Gabe Iglesias and Jo Koy aim to break a comedy attendance world record...

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April 22, 2025

WrestleMania Roast, Nate Bargatze's Success, and Tim Dillon's Politic…

Notes from the Roast of WrestleMania hosted by Tony Hinchcliffe where Paul Heyman and Triple H made notable appearances. Nate Bargatze's growing prominence in the comedy world is discussed, particularly his feature in the New York Times and his...

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April 21, 2025

Nate Bargatze to host Emmys. Details about Sunny season 17 and The O…

Host Johnny Mac provides updates in the comedy world, including Nate Bargatze being chosen to host the 77th Emmy Awards, highlights from the upcoming National Comedy Center's Comedy Festival featuring Jon Stewart and Bill Murray, and details about...

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April 20, 2025

Shane Gillis at the Masters

Johnny Mac delves into Shane Gillis' experience at the Masters, the comedic dynamics between John Mulaney and David Letterman on Mulaney’s talk show, and Jimmy Kimmel's thoughts on the late-night TV landscape. He critiques the chaotic nature of...

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April 19, 2025

Guest Andy Woodhull discusses 'Beach Brain'

Johnny Mac interviews comedian Andy Woodhull about his new comedy album 'Beach Brain.' They discuss the intricacies of recording comedy, such as the phenomenon of 'clater' and the authenticity of audience laughter. Andy shares anecdotes about his...

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April 18, 2025

Sam Morril's tour, Jimmy Kimmel on Trump and should we UNcancel Benny…

In today's episode of Daily Comedy News, Johnny Mac highlights several comedians currently on tour, including Sam Morril in Minneapolis and Brad Williams in San Antonio. Sam talks about his methods for creating new comedy material and his whiskey...

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April 17, 2025

Tim Dillon’s Netflix Special and Kevin Spacey’s Frank Underwood Reviv…

Johnny Mac discusses Kevin Spacey's revival of his House of Cards character, Frank Underwood, to promote Tim Dillon's new Netflix comedy special, 'I'm Your Mother.' Johnny places it in the top tier of 2025 comedy specials so far, and highlights other...

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April 16, 2025

Jerry Seinfeld Joins The Billionaires Club

Johnny Mac delivers the latest in comedy news, celebrating Jerry Seinfeld's addition to Forbes' Billionaire List with a net worth of $1.1 billion. He discusses similarities between the Rhino's apartment in the new 'Amazing Spider-Man' comic and Jerry...

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April 15, 2025

Tim Dillon's New Special, Nikki Glaser's 'Queen of Comedy' Title, and…

Johnny Mac discusses Tim Dillon's new Netflix special, 'I Am Your Mother,' including a clip from the show and his thoughts on the improved audio quality. He then critiques a press release from L'Oreal about Nikki Glaser, questioning the 'Queen of...

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April 14, 2025

Kill Timmy? More Tony Hinchcliffe Controversies, and Shane Gillis the…

Johnny Mac discusses Tim Heidcker's new Tony Hinchcliffe parody show 'Kill Timmy' and reflects on Ecker's past Rogan parody. The segment also covers various controversies surrounding Tony Hinchcliffe, including a WWE Raw joke about wrestler Big E and...

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April 13, 2025

Slow News Sunday: Jay Leno's Law, Stanley's Perfect Sunday, and Comed…

On this slow news Sunday, Johnny Mac covers Jay Leno's new law aimed at classic car preservation in California, Leslie David Baker's (Stanley from 'The Office') ideal Sunday routine, and various comedy festival events. Jay Leno's law proposes changes...

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