From George Carlin’s timeless warning about punching down to Marc Maron reviving the fight against hack comedy, Johnny Mac dives into the changing landscape of stand-up. We break down Howard Stern’s transformation from dangerous rebel to safe celebrity, plus John Oliver’s YouTube strategy, Gary Owen’s wild NBA All-Star Game idea, Pete Davidson’s SNL flop with Jim Carrey, and a check-in on late-night TV ratings. Also—Jimmy Carr’s special, the Blue Whale Comedy Festival, and highlights from the Fringe.

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