Daily Comedy News with Johnny Mac Shane Gillis explains Nick Saban Controversy
Jan 13, 2025
10:06
In today's episode, Johnny Mack covers a range of news from the comedy world. Shane Gillis shares his amusing and tense interaction with Nick Saban over some college football jokes. Dave Attell, now 60, reflects on his career and new special 'Hot Cross Buns'. Nate Bargatze is honored with a gym named after him, Kathy Griffin discusses her record-setting number of TV specials and her career struggles. Leanne Morgan's new book receives a mixed review, and Gabriel Iglesias talks about the importance of staying true to one's comedy. The episode also highlights the burning of Altadena's micro-theater PDA, updates on the Just for Laughs Vancouver lineup, and the Supreme Court of Canada's decision on a case involving comedian Mike Ward. Lastly, the British Comedy Guide's Next Big Thing Award finalists are announced.
00:00 Introduction and Today's Headlines
00:12 Shane Gillis and Nick Saban Controversy
02:30 Nate Bartgatze's Honor and Donation
02:52 Dave Attell Reflects on Turning 60
03:59 Kathy Griffin's Record and Opinions
06:06 Gabe Iglesias on Comedy and Criticism
07:25 Public Displays of Altadena Tragedy
08:05 Just for Laughs Vancouver Lineup
08:44 Mike Ward's Legal Battle
09:24 The Next Big Thing in Comedy
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00:00 Introduction and Today's Headlines
00:12 Shane Gillis and Nick Saban Controversy
02:30 Nate Bartgatze's Honor and Donation
02:52 Dave Attell Reflects on Turning 60
03:59 Kathy Griffin's Record and Opinions
06:06 Gabe Iglesias on Comedy and Criticism
07:25 Public Displays of Altadena Tragedy
08:05 Just for Laughs Vancouver Lineup
08:44 Mike Ward's Legal Battle
09:24 The Next Big Thing in Comedy
Unlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media! Get all our shows on any player you love, hassle free! For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus. No plug-ins needed! You also get 20+ other shows on the network ad-free!
This podcast supports Podcasting 2.0 if you’d like to support the show via value for value and stream some sats!
https://linktr.ee/dailycomedynews
Contact John at john@thesharkdeck dot com
John’s free substack about the media: Media Thoughts is mcdpod.substack.com
DCN on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@dailycomedynews
You can also support the show at www.buymeacoffee.com/dailycomedynews
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac--4522158/support.