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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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April 12, 2025

John Mulaney's Killer Lineup for next week - Letterman, Hannibal and …

In today's episode of the Daily Comedy News, Johnny Mac discusses the latest updates in the comedy world. He starts by addressing his misunderstood Ned Flanders greeting and shares his excitement about the upcoming lineup for John Mulaney's show...

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April 11, 2025

Tony Hinchcliffe and the Austin Comedy Scene

Bert Kreischer shared a memorable personal encounter involving Whitney Houston at a dentist's office. Cameron Esposito and Steven Rogers release new standup specials addressing serious personal themes with humor. Kumail Nanjiani teases his character...

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April 10, 2025

Kill Tony is kinda getting killed by reviews....and what was with Joe…

In today's episode of Daily Comedy News, Johnny Mac reports on Tony Hinchcliffe's recent WWE RAW appearance and the mixed reactions it received. The discussion extends to Hinchcliffe's Netflix show, 'Kill Tony,' with opinions on its all-male lineup...

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April 9, 2025

ill Tony blow its Netflix debut by burying Shane Gillis 10 minutes in?

Johnny Mac discusses the recent WWE Raw after-show featuring cameos by comedians and wrestlers. He reviews the Netflix debut of 'Kill Tony,' critiquing its start but praising performances by Shane Gillis and others. Sam Harris's comments about Joe...

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April 8, 2025

Petition Against Kill Tony Hinchliffe, Bill Burr's Pearl Jam Encounte…

Johnny Mac discusses the recent petition to remove the controversial comedy show Kill Tony from Netflix, with over 20,000 signatures. Netflix's Ted Sarandos defends comedic experimentation and free speech. The show also covers various comedy and...

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April 7, 2025

Bill Burr's Red Carpet Encounter

In this episode of Daily Comedy News, Johnny Mac covers various topics including Bill Burr's interaction with a reporter at a Mark Twain event, reactions from Andrew Schulz and Ryan Clark on a controversial joke, Joe List's new documentary and comedy...

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April 6, 2025

Sarah Silverman's New Special, Nikki Glaser's Fashion Secrets, and th…

In this episode of Daily Comedy News, host Johnny Mac covers a range of topics including Sarah Silverman's upcoming Netflix special 'Postmortem,' Nikki Glaser's personal and fashion insights, and Chelsea Handler's unique perspective on life at 50. The...

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April 5, 2025

Is Nate Bargatze Bob Newhart?

In today's episode, Johnny Mac discusses insights from various comedians, including Nate Bargatze comparing himself to Bob Newhart, Kelsey Cook on the pandemic's effect on comedy, Russell Peters' take on social media, Ronny Chieng's reflections on...

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April 4, 2025

Is Louis CK really good at real estate or really really terrible?

Johnny Mac delivers the latest comedy news, featuring Sheng Wang's reflective interview and comedy style, comedian Guy Branum competing on Jeopardy, and Pauly Shore opening a new comedy club in San Antonio. The episode also discusses Ali Wong's...

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April 3, 2025

Comedy Controversies - Amber Ruffin, Morgan Wallen and Pete Davidson!…

Johnny Mac covers recent controversies in the comedy world, including the White House Correspondents' Dinner canceling comedian Amber Ruffin's appearance, Morgan Wallen's bizarre actions on SNL, and John Oliver being sued for defamation. The episode...

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April 2, 2025

Louis CK's Comeback Tour PLUS Jason Alexander on Seinfeld Cast Dynami…

Johnny Mac updates listeners on Louis CK's upcoming year-long tour. CK shared insights about his preparation and personal life updates, such as taking up sculpture and writing novels. The episode also delves into Iliza's take on balancing motherhood...

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March 31, 2025

Donnell Rawlings has been on two of the Top 100 TV Shows of All Time

In today's episode of Daily Comedy News, hosted by Johnny Mac, Donnell Rawlings shares his thoughts on legacy and his contributions to 'The Wire' and 'Chappelle's Show.' Tom Papa discusses the changing comedy industry, mentoring young comedians, and...

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March 30, 2025

Is John Mulaney's Netflix show Everybody's Live broken?

Johnny Mac provides updates on the Night of Too Many Stars event hosted by John Stewart in New York City, along with highlights of the Boston Comedy Festival celebrating its 25th year. The festival lineup includes performances by Eddie Pepitone, Emo...

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March 30, 2025

Remembering Mitch Hedberg (with guest Jason Zinoman)

John is joined by New York Times critic Jason Zinoman. They discuss Hedberg's unique comedy style, his legacy within the industry, and comparisons to other influential comedians such as Steven Wright and Andy Kaufman. The conversation also touches on...

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March 29, 2025

Celebrating Mitch Hedberg - A Tribute and a look at the upcoming Mitc…

Johnny Mac commemorates the life and career of comedian Mitch Hedberg on the 20th anniversary of his passing. Through an insightful conversation with Emmy award-winning filmmaker Jeff Siegel, who is working on a documentary about Mitch, listeners gain...

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March 28, 2025

Farewell to Taylor Tomlinson's 'After Midnight' and Remembering Mitch…

Johnny Mac dives into the abrupt cancellation of CBS's 'After Midnight,' with Taylor Tomlinson opting to return to stand-up comedy. He touches on Colbert's comments and the future impact on staff. The show also discusses recent specials from comedians...

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March 27, 2025

Quick Hits: Colin Jost, Bert Krieshcer, Bill Burr and Melbourne Comed…

In today's episode of the Daily Comedy News, Johnny Mac covers the chaotic opening night of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival at the Palace Theater that was disrupted by a medical emergency. The festival, featuring 1000 performers, will...

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March 26, 2025

Nikki Glaser's MAGA fears, Celebrity Scams and Jeff Dunham's Garbage …

Nikki Glaser reveals her concerns about making political jokes. The episode also covers a humorous text exchange involving Vir Das and 'Donald Trump,' highlights Donnell Rawlings recounting Elon's booed appearance at a Dave Chappelle show, and...

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March 25, 2025

Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend and that friend is Mark Twain

The focus is on Conan O'Brien accepting the prestigious Mark Twain Prize for humor, with notable appearances by Adam Sandler, John Malaney, Sarah Silverman, and more, culminating in a speech by Conan that highlighted Twain's critical yet patriotic...

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March 24, 2025

Does Bill Burr need to disappear for a while? PLUS Jimmy Carr's Comed…

Johnny Mac discusses the notion of Bill Burr taking a break from the spotlight and reflects on Jimmy Carr's insights from his interview with the Times of London, covering the essence of comedy and why it thrives while other entertainment forms...

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March 23, 2025

Comedy Catch-Up: Conan's Mark Twain PrizeAward, Mulaney's Buzz, Burr,…

Comedy Catch-Up: Conan's Award, Mulaney's Buzz, and Tracy Morgan's MSG Incident Johnny Mack returns from Dublin to catch up on the latest comedy news. Tonight, Conan O'Brien receives the Mark Twain Prize for comedy amidst speculation about potential...

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March 22, 2025

Ari Shaffir's Dark Years and Gary Owen's Golden Age

Johnny Mac delivers the latest comedy news. Ari Shafir reminisces about the challenging early days in West Hollywood, while Eliza Schlesinger talks about her social media habits and love for Australian audiences. Gabe Iglesias discusses his...

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March 20, 2025

Who is the greatest Late Night host of this generation?

On today's episode of Daily Comedy News, Johnny Mac shares Sam Morril's anecdote about Dave Attell's humility and humor. Nate Bargatze's humorous golf outing with Rory McIlroy, including funny mishaps and banter, is recounted. Johnny dives into the...

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