Daily Comedy News with Johnny Mac

Conan O'Brien's unique perspectives on longevity and graveyards, Dimitri Martin's insights on using voiceover in his comedy special, and Mark Norman's thoughts on crafting short jokes. The show also previews the upcoming Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Comedy Central's 'Indogcision 2024' voter registration and pet adoption event, and updates on Tom Green's new life as a celebrity farmer. Ali Sadiq talks about the importance of owning his comedic legacy and the significance of an audience. The episode wraps up with highlights from The Guardian's anticipation of Edinburgh 2024 comedy showsUnlock 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 now for exclusive shows like 'Palace Intrigue,' and get bonus content from Deep Crown (our exclusive Palace Insider!) Or get 'Daily Comedy News,' and '5 Good News Stories’ with no commercials! Plans start at $4.99 per month, or save 20% with a yearly plan at $49.99. Join today and help support the show! We now have Merch!  FREE SHIPPING! Check out all the products like T-shirts, mugs, bags, jackets and more with logos and slogans from your favorite shows! Did we mention there’s free shipping? Get more info from Caloroga Shark Media and sign up for our newsletter here. Contact Johnny Mac at John at thesharkdeck.com Buy Me A Coffee at www.buymeacoffee.com/dailycomedynewsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac--4522158/support.Daily Comedy News is the number one comedy news podcast, delivering daily coverage of standup comedy, late night television, comedy specials, tours, and the business of comedy.COMEDY SURVIVOR in the facebook group.Contact John at John@thesharkdeck dot com Thanks to our sponsors!Underdog Fantasy Promo Code DCNFor Uninterrupted Listening, use the Apple Podcast App and click the banner that says Uninterrupted Listening.  $4.99/month John's Substack about media is free.

Johnny Mac speaks with Ian Adkins and Ryan Bitzer from 800 Pound Gorilla Media. They delve into various aspects of the comedy industry, including the process of scouting and promoting comedians, their strategies for content distribution, and the impact of digital platforms like YouTube. 00:48 Exploring the International Comedy Scene01:30 The Melbourne Comedy Festival Experience04:06 Navigating Comedy Festivals07:22 Acquisition of The Laugh Button12:20 Working with Artists and Scouting Talent20:24 Blue Collar Comedy and Market Insights24:05 Identifying and Serving the Right Audience24:53 The Power of Podcasts in Comedy25:33 The State of Comedy Albums26:53 Digital Platforms and Comedy27:56 Building a Comedy Platform on YouTube30:31 Pay What You Want Model36:06 Success Stories and Upcoming Releases43:08 How to Work with 800 Pound Gorilla45:29 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsUnlock 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 now for exclusive shows like 'Palace Intrigue,' and get bonus content from Deep Crown (our exclusive Palace Insider!) Or get 'Daily Comedy News,' and '5 Good News Stories’ with no commercials! Plans start at $4.99 per month, or save 20% with a yearly plan at $49.99. Join today and help support the show! We now have Merch!  FREE SHIPPING! Check out all the products like T-shirts, mugs, bags, jackets and more with logos and slogans from your favorite shows! Did we mention there’s free shipping? Get more info from Caloroga Shark Media and sign up for our newsletter here. Contact Johnny Mac at John at thesharkdeck.com Buy Me A Coffee at www.buymeacoffee.com/dailycomedynewsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac--4522158/support.Daily Comedy News is the number one comedy news podcast, delivering daily coverage of standup comedy, late night television, comedy specials, tours, and the business of comedy.COMEDY SURVIVOR in the facebook group.Contact John at John@thesharkdeck dot com Thanks to our sponsors!Underdog Fantasy Promo Code DCNFor Uninterrupted Listening, use the Apple Podcast App and click the banner that says Uninterrupted Listening.  $4.99/month John's Substack about media is free.

00:00 Introduction and John Mulaney's Wedding01:02 Hulu's Stand-Up Comedy Push01:49 Eddie Murphy and Bill Cosby: A Look Back03:31 Comedy Festival Highlights04:24 Trevor Noah and Microsoft Controversy05:54 Upcoming Comedy Specials and Shows06:10 Jeff Foxworthy's Comedy Journey07:21 Podcast and Subscription Promotions07:56 Comedy Specials Taping Tonight08:34 New Comedy Releases and Weekend 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! Subscribe now for exclusive shows like 'Palace Intrigue,' and get bonus content from Deep Crown (our exclusive Palace Insider!) Or get 'Daily Comedy News,' and '5 Good News Stories’ with no commercials! Plans start at $4.99 per month, or save 20% with a yearly plan at $49.99. Join today and help support the show! We now have Merch!  FREE SHIPPING! Check out all the products like T-shirts, mugs, bags, jackets and more with logos and slogans from your favorite shows! Did we mention there’s free shipping? Get more info from Caloroga Shark Media and sign up for our newsletter here. Contact Johnny Mac at John at thesharkdeck.com Buy Me A Coffee at www.buymeacoffee.com/dailycomedynewsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac--4522158/support.Daily Comedy News is the number one comedy news podcast, delivering daily coverage of standup comedy, late night television, comedy specials, tours, and the business of comedy.COMEDY SURVIVOR in the facebook group.Contact John at John@thesharkdeck dot com Thanks to our sponsors!Underdog Fantasy Promo Code DCNFor Uninterrupted Listening, use the Apple Podcast App and click the banner that says Uninterrupted Listening.  $4.99/month John's Substack about media is free.

Johnny Mac presents the daily comedy news, starting with Kathryn Hahn guest hosting 'Jimmy Kimmel Live' and discussing her positive experience. The focus shifts to backlash surrounding Joe Rogan's upcoming Netflix comedy special 'Burn the Boats'. He also highlights Sam Morril's new special 'You've Changed', giving it high praise. Hannah Berner's special 'We Ride at Dawn' garners mixed reviews, indicating it might appeal more to younger audiences.Ellen DeGeneres shares her final tour experiences and mentions her upcoming retirement from showbiz. Johnny Mac's keyboard is broken so the show notes kind of suck today.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! Subscribe now for exclusive shows like 'Palace Intrigue,' and get bonus content from Deep Crown (our exclusive Palace Insider!) Or get 'Daily Comedy News,' and '5 Good News Stories’ with no commercials! Plans start at $4.99 per month, or save 20% with a yearly plan at $49.99. Join today and help support the show! We now have Merch!  FREE SHIPPING! Check out all the products like T-shirts, mugs, bags, jackets and more with logos and slogans from your favorite shows! Did we mention there’s free shipping? Get more info from Caloroga Shark Media and sign up for our newsletter here. Contact Johnny Mac at John at thesharkdeck.com Buy Me A Coffee at www.buymeacoffee.com/dailycomedynewsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac--4522158/support.Daily Comedy News is the number one comedy news podcast, delivering daily coverage of standup comedy, late night television, comedy specials, tours, and the business of comedy.COMEDY SURVIVOR in the facebook group.Contact John at John@thesharkdeck dot com Thanks to our sponsors!Underdog Fantasy Promo Code DCNFor Uninterrupted Listening, use the Apple Podcast App and click the banner that says Uninterrupted Listening.  $4.99/month John's Substack about media is free.

So I just started moving my stuff to a new Mac which made both the new Mac and the old Mac unusable for several hours.   Murphys Law dictated that comedy news would break. John Mulaney and Olivia Munn got married on July 4th!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac--4522158/support.Daily Comedy News is the number one comedy news podcast, delivering daily coverage of standup comedy, late night television, comedy specials, tours, and the business of comedy.COMEDY SURVIVOR in the facebook group.Contact John at John@thesharkdeck dot com Thanks to our sponsors!Underdog Fantasy Promo Code DCNFor Uninterrupted Listening, use the Apple Podcast App and click the banner that says Uninterrupted Listening.  $4.99/month John's Substack about media is free.

Joe Rogan's third Netflix special, 'Burn the Boats', premieres August 3rd at 10pm Eastern. Brendan Schaub faces backlash for allegedly stealing jokes from 'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia.' Johnny also discusses Marlon Wayans' take on performing in Baltimore, Lewis Black's final tour, Jeff Foxworthy's stand-up experience, and Sarah Cooper's upcoming book. Additionally, mentions of Jon Stewart's return to the Daily Show and Jimmy Kimmel's son's surgery are included. 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! Subscribe now for exclusive shows like 'Palace Intrigue,' and get bonus content from Deep Crown (our exclusive Palace Insider!) Or get 'Daily Comedy News,' and '5 Good News Stories’ with no commercials! Plans start at $4.99 per month, or save 20% with a yearly plan at $49.99. Join today and help support the show! We now have Merch!  FREE SHIPPING! Check out all the products like T-shirts, mugs, bags, jackets and more with logos and slogans from your favorite shows! Did we mention there’s free shipping? Get more info from Caloroga Shark Media and sign up for our newsletter here. Contact Johnny Mac at John at thesharkdeck.com Buy Me A Coffee at www.buymeacoffee.com/dailycomedynewsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac--4522158/support.Daily Comedy News is the number one comedy news podcast, delivering daily coverage of standup comedy, late night television, comedy specials, tours, and the business of comedy.COMEDY SURVIVOR in the facebook group.Contact John at John@thesharkdeck dot com Thanks to our sponsors!Underdog Fantasy Promo Code DCNFor Uninterrupted Listening, use the Apple Podcast App and click the banner that says Uninterrupted Listening.  $4.99/month John's Substack about media is free.

00:22 Sam Morril's New Special00:40 Hannah Berner's Comedy Journey02:55 Mark Normand's Documentary04:39 Sarah Sherman's Unique Style05:40 New Podcast: The Artist06:37 Gossip Corner and Celebrity Sightings08:59 Comedy Recommendations and Wrap-UpGet all our shows ad-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! Plans start at $4.99 per month, or save 20% with a yearly plan at $49.99. Join today and help support the show! We now have Merch!     Contact Johnny Mac at John at thesharkdeck.com Buy Me A Coffee at www.buymeacoffee.com/dailycomedynewsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac--4522158/support.Daily Comedy News is the number one comedy news podcast, delivering daily coverage of standup comedy, late night television, comedy specials, tours, and the business of comedy.COMEDY SURVIVOR in the facebook group.Contact John at John@thesharkdeck dot com Thanks to our sponsors!Underdog Fantasy Promo Code DCNFor Uninterrupted Listening, use the Apple Podcast App and click the banner that says Uninterrupted Listening.  $4.99/month John's Substack about media is free.

Ellen's Canceled Shows, Logic's Comedy Debut, and New Comedy SpecialsJohnny Mac discusses the latest in comedy news, including Ellen DeGeneres canceling her stand-up shows, Logic's collaboration with Dave Chappelle, and new comedy specials from Sam Morrell and Reggie Watts. He also covers the sentencing of a Saudi Arabian comedian, reviews recommended comedy specials, and previews comedian appearances at the American Century Championship.00:00 Introduction and Ellen DeGeneres Show Cancellations01:20 Rapper Logic's New Talent and Dave Chappelle01:44 Sam Morill's New Special and Reggie Watts' Trailer03:11 Saudi Arabia Sentences Netflix Comedian04:04 Comedy Special Reviews: Hits and Misses06:11 Conor O'Malley's Stand Up Solutions07:26 American Century Championship: Comedians and Celebrities08:59 Conclusion and Show Wrap-UpGet all our shows ad-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! Plans start at $4.99 per month, or save 20% with a yearly plan at $49.99. Join today and help support the show! We now have Merch!     Contact Johnny Mac at John at thesharkdeck.com Buy Me A Coffee at www.buymeacoffee.com/dailycomedynewsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac--4522158/support.Daily Comedy News is the number one comedy news podcast, delivering daily coverage of standup comedy, late night television, comedy specials, tours, and the business of comedy.COMEDY SURVIVOR in the facebook group.Contact John at John@thesharkdeck dot com Thanks to our sponsors!Underdog Fantasy Promo Code DCNFor Uninterrupted Listening, use the Apple Podcast App and click the banner that says Uninterrupted Listening.  $4.99/month John's Substack about media is free.

Kevin James Impresses at Yankees Game and More Celebrity AnecdotesIn this episode of Daily Comedy News, host Johnny Mac discusses Kevin James' admiration for the Yankees' Chicken Tender Bucket Drink during a recent game. John Lovitz opens up about his long-standing friendship with David Spade and shares advice from Charles Grodin on performing on 'SNL.' Kathleen Madigan talks about her comedy career and navigating aging parents, while also reflecting on her experience with streaming platforms. Comedian Kel Fire shocks fans with a bold on-stage proposal, and Nikki Glaser shares her unusual nighttime habits and sleep preferences. The episode wraps up with a review of Charlie Day's performance at the Hollywood Fringe Festival and a humorous segment featuring Triumph the Insult Comic Dog.00:00 Introduction and Kevin James at the Yankees Game01:29 John Lovitz on Friendship and SNL02:44 Kathleen Madigan on Aging Parents and Comedy Career04:22 Kel Fire's Bold Stage Antics05:01 Nikki Glaser's Nighttime Routines and Sleep Habits07:03 Hollywood Fringe Festival and Charlie Day's Rock Bottom07:58 Triumph the Insult Comic Dog on The Daily Show Ears EditionGet all our shows ad-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! Plans start at $4.99 per month, or save 20% with a yearly plan at $49.99. Join today and help support the show! We now have Merch!     Contact Johnny Mac at John at thesharkdeck.com Buy Me A Coffee at www.buymeacoffee.com/dailycomedynewsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac--4522158/support.Daily Comedy News is the number one comedy news podcast, delivering daily coverage of standup comedy, late night television, comedy specials, tours, and the business of comedy.COMEDY SURVIVOR in the facebook group.Contact John at John@thesharkdeck dot com Thanks to our sponsors!Underdog Fantasy Promo Code DCNFor Uninterrupted Listening, use the Apple Podcast App and click the banner that says Uninterrupted Listening.  $4.99/month John's Substack about media is free.

In this episode of Daily Comedy News, host Johnny Mac sits down with radio personality Alex Bennett.The discussion delves into Bennett's significant impact on the San Francisco comedy scene in the 1980s—earning him the title 'King of Comedy'—and includes anecdotes about influential comedians like Bobcat Goldthwait, Patton Oswalt, and Robin Williams. Topics range from Bennett's experiences with comedy and radio, interactions with legendary comedians, to contemporary issues in comedy and political discourse. Bennett also shares personal insights, including his approach to comedy, experiences with controversial comedians, and reflections on political comedy in today's climate.02:29 Alex Bennett's Career Journey03:32 The Rise of Alex Bennett as the King of Comedy05:11 The Evolution of Radio and Comedy06:49 Comedians' Reactions and Relationships16:30 Challenges in Modern Comedy29:15 Reflections on Political and Age-Related Comedy34:41 Embracing the Worst in Old Age35:04 Reflecting on Past Mistakes36:41 The Impact of AIDS on Comedy39:06 Comedy Legends: Pryor, Murphy, and Carlin43:23 The Art of Interviewing Comedians50:28 The Controversy of Robin Williams53:25 Modern Comedy and Cancel Culture01:02:21 Political Musings and Predictions01:06:18 Favorite Comedians and Final ThoughtsTimestapms will vary depending on how many commercials you get served.  Which is why you should get all our shows ad-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!Plans start at $4.99 per month, or save 20% with a yearly plan at $49.99. Join today and help support the show!We now have Merch!   Contact Johnny Mac at John at thesharkdeck.comBuy Me A Coffee at www.buymeacoffee.com/dailycomedynewsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac--4522158/support.Daily Comedy News is the number one comedy news podcast, delivering daily coverage of standup comedy, late night television, comedy specials, tours, and the business of comedy.COMEDY SURVIVOR in the facebook group.Contact John at John@thesharkdeck dot com Thanks to our sponsors!Underdog Fantasy Promo Code DCNFor Uninterrupted Listening, use the Apple Podcast App and click the banner that says Uninterrupted Listening.  $4.99/month John's Substack about media is free.