Daily Comedy News with Johnny Mac

In this episode, we discuss Jason Kelce's late-night show premiere on ESPN, Whitney Cummings' North American tour, including her reflections on motherhood and personal growth. Jim Jefferies about his gun control bit and the backlash it received. Anthony Jeselnik shares insights on the impact of social media on comedy and the rise of podcasting. John Mulaney recounts his father's reaction to his career choice, and Ali Siddique talks about the independent comedy scene in Houston and the importance of content ownership. Lastly, Jim Brewer reminisces about his time on SNL and a memorable moment with Richard Pryor at the Comedy Store.00:00 Jason Kelce's Late Night Show00:41 Whitney Cummings' Big Baby Tour01:38 Jim Jefferies on Gun Control and Death Threats02:22 Anthony Jeselnik on Social Media and Standup03:59 John Mulaney and Parental Expectations04:22 Ali Siddiq's Independent Comedy Journey06:18 Jim Breuer's Comedy Career and InspirationsUnlock 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.

Johnny Mac covers Philomena Cunk's new Netflix show tackling complex concepts humorously, Dennis Leary's military sitcom 'Going Dutch,' and Ronny Chieng’s laid-back travel preferences. Johnny also highlights Jimmy O. Yang's fear of infinity, and Jim Gaffigan’s comedic philosophy. Additionally, Gianmarco Ceresi criticizes unnecessary crowd work in comedy, advocating for high standards in the art form. The episode wraps up with reflections on the role of criticism in comedy and Johnny's daily comedy news sign-off. 00:14 Philomena Cunk's New Show on Netflix01:13 Dennis Leary's New Sitcom 'Going Dutch'02:57 Ronny Chieng's Travel Preferences05:14 Jimmy O. Yang on Infinity and Fear06:07 Jim Gaffigan on Honing His Comedic Voice06:49 Gianmarco Soresi's Comedy Opinions08:08 The Need for Inclusive Bullying in ComedyUnlock 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/dailycomedynewsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac--4522158/support.

In this special New Year episode of Daily Comedy News, host Johnny Mac features a repurposed interview with Mike Chisholm from the Letterman podcast. With the episode running longer than usual due to its substantial content, Johnny discusses his need to insert frequent commercial breaks to comply with his hosting company's requirements. The conversation between Johnny and Mike covers a wide range of topics, including reflections on David Letterman's legacy, the evolving landscape of late-night television, and candid insights into the comedy industry. They also touch on notable comedians, current trends, and predictions for the future of comedy.00:00 Introduction and New Year Greetings00:13 Repurposing the Letterman Podcast02:31 Daily Comedy News Format03:19 Recurring Jokes and Comedy Bits04:31 Letterman's Influence and Legacy06:54 Jay Leno and Late Night Comedy09:34 Letterman's Fast Channel and Legacy Media15:18 The Evolution of Late Night Hosts21:32 Hypothetical Scenarios and What-Ifs34:33 Letterman's Interview Style and Legacy37:48 The Power of Long-Form Content39:44 Top Comedy Specials of the Year40:53 Comedian of the Year Debate45:30 The Rise of Smaller Comedy Shows51:01 SNL's 50th Anniversary Speculations58:56 Conan O'Brien Hosting the Oscars01:06:07 The Importance of Gratitude01:09:09 Closing Remarks and Future PlansUnlock 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.

In today's episode of Daily Comedy News, host Johnny Mac covers the announcement of Lewis Black's retirement and his reflections on aging. Nikki Glaser discusses her upcoming Golden Globes hosting gig and her strategy for the event. Johnny also reviews several New Year's special programming options, including Seth Meyers' 'Day Drinking,' Michelle Bateau's new comedy special 'A Bateauful Mind,' and Sarah Silverman's thoughts on stand-up comedy. Listeners are also reminded about upcoming comedy shows, including Melissa Villasenor's 'Welp What Now' and a special New Year's Eve broadcast by The CBC.00:00 Introduction and Lewis Black's Retirement00:39 Nikki Glaser Prepares for the Golden Globes01:37 Advice for Nikki Glaser and Taylor Swift Incident02:20 New Year's Eve TV Recommendations03:29 Michelle Beteau's New Comedy Special06:35 Melissa Villasenor's Upcoming Special07:18 Sarah Silverman on Comedy Craft08:01 Year-End Wrap-Up and New Year WishesUnlock 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/dailycomedynewsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac--4522158/support.

Mitch Hedberg's comedy approach and story, including his journey to Ireland and his performance insights. Also covered are Don L. Rawlings' reflections on evolving his comedy post-pandemic with advice from Dave Chappelle, Russell Peters' take on maintaining different material and managing career pressures, Sheng Wang's enjoyment of his career journey, Brian Regan's stance on staying true to his comedic style and the misconceptions about clean comedy, and Skylar Higley's career reflections and a memorable Conan O'Brien compliment.00:00 Mitch Hedberg's Comedy Secrets01:17 DonnellRawlings on Evolving Comedy02:33 Russell Peters on Career Challenges03:19 Sheng Wang's Career Reflections04:06 Brian Regan on Staying True to His Style04:50 Skyler Higley's Career Highlights and LowsUnlock 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! Subscribe to Deep Crown’s free weekly editorial at: https://deepcrown.substack.com  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac--4522158/support.

In this episode, Johnny Mac discusses a variety of comedy specials that did not make his top list of the year. He explains his criteria for ranking, noting the importance of originality and genuine humor. The specials mentioned include works by Jo Koy, Pete Davidson, Jackie Novak, Kevin James, Rory Scovel, Neil Brennan, Jenny Slate, Nikki Glaser, Anthony Jeselnik, James Acaster, Jim Gaffigan, and Jamie Foxx.Johnny emphasizes that his list is subjective and encourages listeners to share their thoughts in the Daily Comedy News podcast Facebook group. 00:26 Criteria for Comedy Specials01:10 Specials That Didn't Make the List01:27 Detailed Reviews of Notable Specials 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/dailycomedynewsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac--4522158/support.

In today's episode of Daily Comedy News, Johnny Mac discusses his second tier of comedy specials for 2024. The episode covers 14 more notable specials, including works by Seth Meyers, Tom Papa, Ellen DeGeneres, Greg Fitzsimmons, Katt Williams, Hannah Gadsby, Conor O'Malley, Adam Ray, Brian Simpson, Tig Notaro, Taylor Tomlinson, Rachel Feinstein, Joe Rogan, and Adam Sandler. Mac provides his critique and ranking process, invites discussion in the Facebook group, and notes some specials he hasn't yet seen.00:00 Recap of Top Comedy Specials (see yesterday)00:34 14 More Good Specials: How I Rank Them01:21 Detailed Reviews of Tier 2 Specials04:14 Break and More Tier 2 Specials 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/dailycomedynewsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac--4522158/support.

The top special is 'The Roast of Tom Brady,' followed by Dave Attell's 'Hot Cross Buns', Triumph the Insult Comic Dog's 'You Lucky Bastards', and more. 01:21 Top Comedy Special of 2024: The Roast of Tom Brady01:54 Dave Attell's Hot Cross Buns and Other Top Specials02:33 Ronny Chieng and More Top Comedy Specials04:59 Comedy Specials Ranked 11 to 1606:17 Honorable Mentions and Upcoming Specials 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/dailycomedynewsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac--4522158/support.

Inside the Stand-Up World's Minds: Interviews with Comedy's BestIn today's episode, Johnny Mac discusses an insightful interview with comedian Anthony Jeselnik about his stage persona, his approach to storytelling in stand-up, and why he prefers not having an origin story for his character. The episode also features excerpts from Sheng Wang on his upbringing and career, Jim Gaffigan's experiences touring with Jerry Seinfeld, Jay Leno and Adam Carolla's thoughts on the evolution of stand-up comedy, and Brandy Denise's journey into comedy and career aspirations. Johnny also provides his personal take on Adam Sandler's comedy and dramatic roles. 00:13 Anthony Jeselnik's Villainous Persona01:21 Jeselnik on Personal Life and Comedy03:12 Sheng Wang's Background and Comedy Journey04:11 Jim Gaffigan on Touring with Seinfeld04:30 Jay Leno and Adam Carolla on Comedy's Evolution06:52 Brandi Denise's Path to ComedyTAGS 5 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/dailycomedynewsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac--4522158/support.

Johnny Mac delves into the caloric controversies surrounding the Jimmy Fallon Candy Cane Brownie from Crumble Cookie, deemed a high-calorie treat for the holiday season. He highlights reactions from food critics and TikTokers. Johnny also shares comedic insights, including Jim Breuer's memorable SNL moments and camaraderie with Dave Chappelle on 'Half Baked.' He discusses Netflix's Christmas football lineup and Bert Kreischer's role as a tailgate correspondent. Additionally, Johnny reports on Gary Delaney's most stolen joke and features up-and-coming comedians Brennan Lee Mulligan and Malik Elassal. The episode wraps up with a look at the comedy opinions and personal anecdotes from these comedians. Merry Christmas and enjoy your daily dose of comedy news!00:00 Introduction and Holiday Greetings00:13 Crumble Cookie's Caloric Controversy01:29 Nutritional Breakdown of the Brownie02:37 Christmas Day Football and Netflix03:20 Jim Brewer's SNL Memories05:46 Gary Delaney's Stolen Joke06:15 Comedians to Watch and Their Opinions07:52 Conclusion and Holiday WishesUnlock 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.