Episodes

ohnny Mac discusses Wanda Sykes' comment on mediocre white guys at the Golden Globes and questions its intended targets. He also speaks about Adam Sandler's recent career achievements, Nikki Glaser's performance as a Golden Globes host, and Tina Fey's rumored potential to succeed Lorne Michaels at SNL. Additional segments feature Hank Azaria's comedic impressions on Neil Brennan's podcast, updates on Nick Kroll's new Netflix series, Comedy Survivor game details, and Gabriel Iglesias' latest vent...

In 'Comedy Survivor' 16 comedians are stranded on an island, and the audience votes one off each week https://www.facebook.com/groups/dcnpod This epsiode description is short to avoid spoilers! Fun episode.

Golden Globes Recap and Controversies in Comedy Johnny Mack delivers the daily comedy news, starting with a detailed recap of Nikki Glaser’s performance at the Golden Globes, including memorable jokes targeting celebrities like George Clooney,...

Johnny Mac and Mike Chisholm from The Letterman Podcast discuss the state of comedy as 2025 came to an end. They explore the divided yet successful comedy landscape, highlighting different styles from clean family acts to controversial figures like Dave Chappelle and Ricky Gervais. The conversation also delves into the impact of comedians like Dane Cook and the evolving comedy industry. Additionally, they reflect on David Letterman's legacy, contrasting his early anti-establishment style with hi...

Johnny Mac provides an entertaining update on the upcoming Golden Globes ceremony, hosted by Nikki Glaser. He highlights Nikki's reflections on her initial hosting experiences and the challenges of her new gig. The discussion takes a humorous turn as Johnny unpacks the extravagant gift bags awarded to attendees, loaded with luxury items and lavish experiences, contrasting it with the average viewer’s perspective. The episode rounds off with commentary on notable nominees and offers a glimpse int...

The episode focuses on Nikki Glaser's upcoming Golden Globes hosting gig, her approach to humor, and her career reflections. It also discusses Chris Ghar's candid interview on the struggles of comedians in the current landscape, including social media's impact on ticket sales. Other stories include Tom Segura and Christina P stuck due to flight restrictions, Bert Kreischer's weight loss struggles, and Johnny Mac's critique of current Star Trek productions. 00:21 Nikki Glaser's Golden Globes Gig ...

Johnny Mac delivers the latest updates in the comedy industry, including Nikki Glaser's upcoming role as Golden Globes host and her challenges crafting jokes about Julia Roberts. Conan O'Brien shares insights on political comedy and maintaining humor amidst anger. Marcello Hernandez's new Netflix special 'American Boy' receives mixed reviews. Bowen Yang discusses his departure from SNL and perceptions of his range as a comedian. Chris Red opens up about his departure from SNL and personal strugg...

The episode includes a satirical notice on new 2026 podcasting rules concerning presidential statements, hilarious late-night jokes about political happenings involving Trump and Venezuela, and uproarious takes from comedians like Jimmy Kimmel, Stephen Colbert, and Jimmy Fallon. Johnny Mac also dives into recent protests against Joe Rogan's comedy club in Austin, Netflix's release of Marcello Hernandez's special, and Nikki Glaser's thoughts as she gears up to host the Golden Globes. Additionally...

Daily Comedy News is the number one comedy news podcast. Today’s episode covers Rosie Jones directing strong words towards Ricky Gervais and Jimmy Carr while promoting her new show 'Out of Order'. Nikki Glaser shares insights on her approach to hosting the 2026 Golden Globes, Chelsea Handler takes jabs at Leonardo DiCaprio at Critics Choice Awards, and Johnny Mack reviews wins during the recent Critics Choice Awards. Plus, updates on Sebastian Maniscalco, Marcello Hernandez, Tony Hinchcliffe, an...

Welcome to the debut episode of Comedy Survivor, hosted by Johnny Mack. This competition features 16 comedians stranded on Comedy Island, where one will be voted off weekly by viewers. The lineup includes stars like Adam Sandler, Jay Leno, Jim Gaffigan, and Amy Schumer. Viewers cast votes to eliminate one comedian, with voting running from Monday to Thursday. I The episode also provides a detailed analysis of each contestant's strengths and vulnerabilities, offering predictions on who might be ...

Johnny Mac ighlights the technical debacles at various New Year's Eve shows, including Bert Reiser’s special and CBS's 12-minute broadcast outage during 'Nashville's Big Bash,' which hilariously defaulted to 'Matlock.' Gianmarco Soresi has a new crowdwork special. Amy Schumer wants us to talk about her, so we shall. Johnny also recounts personal anecdotes, touches on comedian Jim Breuer's advice to aspiring entertainers, and introduces a new segment called 'Comedy Survivor.' He concludes with up...

Daily Comedy News: Winners and Losers of 2025 The biggest winners and losers in the world of comedy for the year 2025. Johnny Mac highlights the success stories of Conan O'Brien, Nikki Glaser, Marc Maron, Jimmy Kimmel, Adam Sandler, Robbie Hoffman,...

Johnny Mac provides a definitive ranking of the top standup comedy specials of 2025. Notable mentions include Marc Maron's 'Panicked' as the best special, followed by Kevin Hart's 'Acting My Age' and Robbie Hoffman's Netflix special. Mac also discusses standout moments in comedy, such as the Mark Twain Prize awarded to Conan O'Brien and Shane Gillis's ESPYs monologue. Additional special mentions include works from Dave Chappelle, Jim Jefferies, Justin Willman, Gianmarco Soresi, Mo Amer, Dusty Sl...

Johnny Mac delves into several controversies surrounding high-profile comedians. He discusses the Chevy Chase documentary and the lack of participation from the 'Community' cast, with comments from Yvette Nicole Brown. Jon Stewart faces backlash over mask jokes on his show. The episode also covers serious accusations against Russell Brand and Katherine Ryan's experiences working with him. Furthermore, the show analyzes Dave Chappelle's latest special and the public's reactions to Ricky Gervais'...

Johnny Mac discusses Deadline's list of 20 standup comedians to watch in 2026, sharing insights and opinions on each. The list excludes comics tied to major opportunities like Saturday Night Live and emphasizes strong joke writers with original voices. Notably, it features comedians such as Vittorio Angeloni, Mary Beth Barone, Raffi Bastos, and several others across various backgrounds and affiliations. Mac humorously hints at potential agency influences in the list and provides additional comme...

Johnny Mac delivers the latest in comedy news, highlighting New Year's Eve celebrations with Bert Kreischer hosting on CBS, Other events include Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen on CNN, and Jim Gaffigan and Wanda Sykes on NBC. Los Angeles sees performances by Nikki Glaser, Patton Oswalt, "Iliza" and more. Ricky Gervais releases a new Netflix special and comments on evolving his humor. Rumors swirl about Jimmy Kimmel's late night exit after one final year. Sarah Sherman discusses her special, Tiffa...

00:26 David Draiman's Open Letter to Dave Chappelle 01:10 Chappelle's Controversial Joke and Public Reaction 02:38 Jimmy Kimmel's Alternative Christmas Message 04:31 President's Critique of Stephen Colbert 05:10 Joe Rogan's Podcast Highlights 06:03...

Johnny Mac comments on Billboard's list of the Top 25 Comedians of the 21st Century....there are three names that should NOT be on here. How did they do for teh Top 5? Let's look and listen... 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 Uninterrupte...

Johnny Mac dives into Billboard.com's list of the 25 best stand-up comedians of the 21st century. Reacting to the list for the first time, Mack discusses the rankings and shares his candid thoughts on each comedian featured from positions 25 to 16. 00:51 Meet the Expert Panel 02:27 Billboard's Ranking Process 03:01 Reacting to the List: 25 to 16 08:40 Final Thoughts and Speculations Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac--4522158/su...

John provides a humorous review of Deadline's list of the top 14 comedic performers who achieved significant professional growth in 2025. Highlighting names such as Max Amini, Leanne Morgan, and Josh Johnson, Johnny offers his candid commentary and surprise at the list, especially for lesser-known performers like Amini. Additionally, he discusses the Boston Globe's ranking of the top 10 network sitcoms of all time. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy...

Johnny Mac presents the latest updates in the comedy world. Stephen Colbert denied any plans to run for president in 2028, stressing he should not run but leaving a slight opening for public service post his late-night show. Dave Chappelle faced backlash over his participation in the Riyadh Comedy Festival due to censorship agreements and the Saudi regime's treatment of LGBTQ+ individuals. Shane Gillis is set to debut in Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship, and Amy Schumer has been reported to fo...

Johnny Mac eviews the second part of Variety's list of the 100 best comedy movies of all time, covering titles ranked from 49 to 1. Johnny presents his thoughts on each film, providing humorous and critical insights while questioning some rankings, such as 'Airplane!' being placed lower than expected. Highlights include classic films like 'Mrs. Doubtfire,' 'Monty Python and the Holy Grail,' 'Bridesmaids,' and the top-ranked 'The Naked Gun.' Johnny also debates the prominence of Woody Allen and O...

Johnny Mac delves into Variety's list of the 100 greatest comedy movies ever made. Without prior judgment, Johnny provides his reactions to the first half of the list, starting from number 100 through number 50. Some highlights and notable entries include 'Wayne's World' at 99, 'Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy' at 88, 'Airplane!' at 62, and 'The Waterboy' at 50. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac--4522158/support . Contact...

Johnny Mac delivers the latest in comedy news, covering Dave Chappelle's fleeting buzz, Jimmy Kimmel's quirky Christmas message, and Bowen Yang's exit from SNL. The script highlights Amy Schumer's reflections on friendship post-October 7th, Gabe Iglesias' benefit show, and a funny campaign where Stavros Halas disdainfully plays a mob Santa for Patreon. Also discussed are rising conservative jokes in late-night, Toby Morton's satirical domain purchases, and grievances against comedians performing...