June 1, 2025

Jimmy Carr's New Podcast - The Big Pitch

Jimmy Carr's New Podcast - The Big Pitch

Host Johnny Mac provides updates on the comedy world, including Jimmy Carr's new podcast 'The Big Pitch,' where celebrities pitch niche film ideas to Carr in partnership with Netflix. He also discusses comedian Andrew Lawrence's show cancellation following a controversial social media post about a tragic event in Liverpool. The episode covers upcoming comedy releases like 'Anxiety Club,' 'The Pickup' featuring Eddie Murphy and Pete Davidson, and Aziz Ansari's 'Good Fortune' with Keanu Reeves. Additionally, Johnny shares insights from a Hollywood Reporter roundtable with comedians and promotes listener support options for the show. Lastly, The Atlantic's take on Colin Jost's role on 'Weekend Update' and Tiffany Haddish's unexpected involvement in Fanatics Fest are highlighted.

00:00 Jimmy Carr's New Podcast
01:36 Controversial Comedian Incident
02:45 Anxiety Club Documentary
03:39 Upcoming Movies and Shows
06:46 Colin Jost's Weekend Update Journey
08:12 Tiffany Haddish and Fanatics Fest
09:11 Conclusion and Supporter Acknowledgements

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