Daily Comedy News with Johnny Mac

In this Easter special episode hosted by Johnny Mac, the daily comedy news podcast takes a different route to spotlight new and unfamiliar comedians as part of the festival season in Australia, focusing on the Melbourne and Sydney Comedy Festivals.With a series of clips and personal observations, Johnny introduces the audience to several comedians such as Mel Buttle, Brown Wind Cuss, Rhys Nicholson, Luca Miller, Nina Oyama, Alexandra Hudson, Zoe Coombs Moore, Bron Lewis, Prue Blake, Tom Gleeson, and Jenny Tian. Spotlight on Mel Buttle: From Teacher to Comedy StarRhys Nicholson's Lockdown Laughs Luca Miller's Hometown HumorNina Oyama's Unique Take on Sydney and BathurstComedy Recommendations and Rising StarsTom Gleeson's Take on The Wiggles RebootJenny Tian: TikTok Fame to Stand-Up Success Support the show via Buy Me A Coffee! The easiest way it to join the $2 Club! Or throw some money in the tip jar at Buy Me A Coffee: www.buymeacoffee.com/dailycomedynews You can also end sats our way using the Fountain app every day. https://fountain.fm/show/Hv83LA5rbkciyuy7tG12 www.linktr.ee/dailycomedynews Facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/dcnpod - join us to to discuss comedy and your favorite comedians. YouTube channel:https://www.youtube.com/@dailycomedynews?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram is @dailycomedynews https://www.instagram.com/dailycomedynews/?hl=en Reddit https://www.reddit.com/r/dailycomedynews/ Web version at  www.dailycomedynews.com Twitter X is @dcnpod because the person with what I want tweeted once Email: john at thesharkdeck dot com John’s Media Thought’s Substack: https://mcdpod.substack.com Daily Comedy News commentary includes satire and parody. Join us daily as we dive into the hilarious worlds of comedy legends like Dave Chappelle, Joe Rogan, Jim Gaffigan, Bill Burr, Chris Rock, Kevin Hart, John Mulaney, Ricky Gervais, Tom Segura, Pete Davidson, Marc Maron, Theo Von, Bert Kreischer, Tracy Morgan, Katt Williams, Andrew Snatino, Bobby Lee, Daniel Tosh, Trevor Noah, Kristen Schaal, Maria Bamford, Amy Schumer, Taylor Tomlinson, Mark Normand, Matt Rife, Rob Delaney and all your favorite comedians. Daily Comedy News is a production ofBecome 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.

The Great Comedy Show Toilet Debate: To Go or Not to Go?Bill Burr's Take on the Comedy Scene: Club Comics vs. HipstersLarry David's Unique Take on Football and KickingMelbourne Comedy Festival Highlights and PicksHBO PilotsLeBron James OpinionsSupport the show via Buy Me A Coffee! The easiest way it to join the $2 Club! Or throw some money in the tip jar at Buy Me A Coffee: www.buymeacoffee.com/dailycomedynews You can also end sats our way using the Fountain app every day. https://fountain.fm/show/Hv83LA5rbkciyuy7tG12 www.linktr.ee/dailycomedynews Facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/dcnpod - join us to to discuss comedy and your favorite comedians. YouTube channel:https://www.youtube.com/@dailycomedynews?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram is @dailycomedynews https://www.instagram.com/dailycomedynews/?hl=en Reddit https://www.reddit.com/r/dailycomedynews/ Web version at  www.dailycomedynews.com Twitter X is @dcnpod because the person with what I want tweeted once Email: john at thesharkdeck dot com John’s Media Thought’s Substack: https://mcdpod.substack.com Daily Comedy News commentary includes satire and parody.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.

Behind the Scenes: Yesterday's Podcast ChallengesSteve Martin's New DocumentaryBill Maher's Election ViewsPaleyFest ModeratorsSpinal Tap Sequel NewsComedy Crowd Work: The Art of Handling HecklersEd Gamble's Subway Advertisement SagaMonsters, Sharks, and Dinosaurs: A Podcast PreviewThe Impact of Just for Laughs on Canadian Comedy Support the show via Buy Me A Coffee! The easiest way it to join the $2 Club! Or throw some money in the tip jar at Buy Me A Coffee: www.buymeacoffee.com/dailycomedynews You can also end sats our way using the Fountain app every day. https://fountain.fm/show/Hv83LA5rbkciyuy7tG12 www.linktr.ee/dailycomedynews Facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/dcnpod - join us to to discuss comedy and your favorite comedians. YouTube channel:https://www.youtube.com/@dailycomedynews?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram is @dailycomedynews https://www.instagram.com/dailycomedynews/?hl=en Reddit https://www.reddit.com/r/dailycomedynews/ Web version at  www.dailycomedynews.com Twitter X is @dcnpod because the person with what I want tweeted once Email: john at thesharkdeck dot com John’s Media Thought’s Substack: https://mcdpod.substack.com Daily Comedy News commentary includes satire and parody. Join us daily as we dive into the hilarious worlds of comedy legends like Dave Chappelle, Joe Rogan, Jim Gaffigan, Bill Burr, Chris Rock, Kevin Hart, John Mulaney, Ricky Gervais, Tom Segura, Pete Davidson, Marc Maron, Theo Von, Bert Kreischer, Tracy Morgan, Katt Williams, Andrew Snatino, Bobby Lee, Daniel Tosh, Trevor Noah, Kristen Schaal, Maria Bamford, Amy Schumer, Taylor Tomlinson, Mark Normand, Matt Rife, Rob Delaney and all your favorite comedians. Daily Comedy News is a production of Caloroga Shark Media, the leading company in short form daily podcasts 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.

Johnny Mac delivers the latest comedy news, announcing Dave Attell's Netflix special 'Hot Cross Buns' as the top comedy special of the year, citing its concise, joke-dense format. He also shares late-night comedy from Jordan Klepper, updates on the comedy scene including comments on the comedy preferences of Netflix, mentions several other stand-up specials, and discusses the upcoming Jimmy Kimmel-produced Hulu series set in a marijuana dispensary. Spotlight on Dave Attell's Netflix SpecialPodcast Awards Jimmy Kimmel's New SeriesComedians Speak Out on Netflix's Selection CriteriaExploring the Melbourne Comedy FestivalMo Gilligan's American Comedy AdventureSupport the show via Buy Me A Coffee! The easiest way it to join the $2 Club! Or throw some money in the tip jar at Buy Me A Coffee: www.buymeacoffee.com/dailycomedynews You can also end sats our way using the Fountain app every day. https://fountain.fm/show/Hv83LA5rbkciyuy7tG12 www.linktr.ee/dailycomedynews Facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/dcnpod - join us to to discuss comedy and your favorite comedians. YouTube channel:https://www.youtube.com/@dailycomedynews?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram is @dailycomedynews https://www.instagram.com/dailycomedynews/?hl=en Reddit https://www.reddit.com/r/dailycomedynews/ Web version at  www.dailycomedynews.com Twitter X is @dcnpod because the person with what I want tweeted once Email: john at thesharkdeck dot com John’s Media Thought’s Substack: https://mcdpod.substack.com Daily Comedy News commentary includes satire and parody. Join us daily as we dive into the hilarious worlds of comedy legends like Dave Chappelle, Joe Rogan, Jim Gaffigan, Bill Burr, Chris Rock, Kevin Hart, John Mulaney, Ricky Gervais, Tom Segura, Pete Davidson, Marc Maron, Theo Von, Bert Kreischer, Tracy Morgan, Katt Williams, Andrew Snatino, Bobby Lee, Daniel Tosh, Trevor Noah, Kristen Schaal, Maria Bamford, Amy Schumer, Taylor Tomlinson, Mark Normand, Matt Rife, Rob Delaney and all your favorite comedians. Daily Comedy News is a production of Caloroga Shark Media, the leading company in short form daily podcastsBecome 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.

Is Katt Williams a Prophet? Unpacking the P. Diddy RaidDave Atell's Netflix SpecialCBS's Golden Globes Deal and Jo Koy's Controversial JokeCasting News for SNL 1975 and SNL's Future LeadershipExploring the Mark Twain Prize for American HumorDusty Slay's Creative Process and Comedy InsightsStephen Colbert's Reflection on Kate Middleton JokesMelbourne Comedy Festival HighlightsTriumph the Insult Comic Dog's Special MentionSupport the show via Buy Me A Coffee! The easiest way it to join the $2 Club! Or throw some money in the tip jar at Buy Me A Coffee: www.buymeacoffee.com/dailycomedynews You can also end sats our way using the Fountain app every day. https://fountain.fm/show/Hv83LA5rbkciyuy7tG12 www.linktr.ee/dailycomedynews Facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/dcnpod - join us to to discuss comedy and your favorite comedians. YouTube channel:https://www.youtube.com/@dailycomedynews?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram is @dailycomedynews https://www.instagram.com/dailycomedynews/?hl=en Reddit https://www.reddit.com/r/dailycomedynews/ Web version at  www.dailycomedynews.com Twitter X is @dcnpod because the person with what I want tweeted once Email: john at thesharkdeck dot com John’s Media Thought’s Substack: https://mcdpod.substack.com Daily Comedy News commentary includes satire and parody. Join us daily as we dive into the hilarious worlds of comedy legends like Dave Chappelle, Joe Rogan, Jim Gaffigan, Bill Burr, Chris Rock, Kevin Hart, John Mulaney, Ricky Gervais, Tom Segura, Pete Davidson, Marc Maron, Theo Von, Bert Kreischer, Tracy Morgan, Katt Williams, Andrew Snatino, Bobby Lee, Daniel Tosh, Trevor Noah, Kristen Schaal, Maria Bamford, Amy Schumer, Taylor Tomlinson, Mark Normand, Matt Rife, Rob Delaney and all your favorite comedians. Daily Comedy News is a production of Caloroga Shark Media, the leading company in short form daily podcastsBecome 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 Hart's Mark Twain Prize Celebration HighlightsJimmy Fallon's Musical Tribute to Kevin HartTwo Bears 5K: Comedy and Running Collide with Bert Kreischer and Tom SeguraDavid Attell's Netflix Special and Joe Rogan's Tech TalkPatrice O'Neal Benefit: Comedy for a CauseTig Notaro's Special and Supporting the ShowMelbourne Comedy Festival: What's Happening Down UnderComedy's Financial Realities with Neil Brennan and Kyle KinaneSupport the show via Buy Me A Coffee! The easiest way it to join the $2 Club! Or throw some money in the tip jar at Buy Me A Coffee: www.buymeacoffee.com/dailycomedynews You can also end sats our way using the Fountain app every day. https://fountain.fm/show/Hv83LA5rbkciyuy7tG12 www.linktr.ee/dailycomedynews Facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/dcnpod - join us to to discuss comedy and your favorite comedians. YouTube channel:https://www.youtube.com/@dailycomedynews?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram is @dailycomedynews https://www.instagram.com/dailycomedynews/?hl=en Reddit https://www.reddit.com/r/dailycomedynews/ Web version at  www.dailycomedynews.com Twitter X is @dcnpod because the person with what I want tweeted once Email: john at thesharkdeck dot com John’s Media Thought’s Substack: https://mcdpod.substack.com Daily Comedy News commentary includes satire and parody. Join us daily as we dive into the hilarious worlds of comedy legends like Dave Chappelle, Joe Rogan, Jim Gaffigan, Bill Burr, Chris Rock, Kevin Hart, John Mulaney, Ricky Gervais, Tom Segura, Pete Davidson, Marc Maron, Theo Von, Bert Kreischer, Tracy Morgan, Katt Williams, Andrew Snatino, Bobby Lee, Daniel Tosh, Trevor Noah, Kristen Schaal, Maria Bamford, Amy Schumer, Taylor Tomlinson, Mark Normand, Matt Rife, Rob Delaney and all your favorite comedians. Daily Comedy News is a production of Caloroga Shark Media, the leading company in short form daily podcastsBecome 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.

Ramy Youssef's Director's odd decisionThe Best Comedy Special of the Year: Triumph, the Insult Comic DogUpdated Rankings for Best Comedy Specials of 2024Comedy Specials Not Making the Cut Adam Sandler's Happy Gilmore Sequel and Colbert's Legal Trouble Seth Meyers' Upcoming Special and Tiffany Haddish's Sobriety Kyle Kinane's Take on Comedy Today Moontower Comedy Festival HighlightsSupport the show via Buy Me A Coffee! The easiest way it to join the $2 Club! Or throw some money in the tip jar at Buy Me A Coffee: www.buymeacoffee.com/dailycomedynews You can also end sats our way using the Fountain app every day. https://fountain.fm/show/Hv83LA5rbkciyuy7tG12 www.linktr.ee/dailycomedynews Facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/dcnpod - join us to to discuss comedy and your favorite comedians. YouTube channel:https://www.youtube.com/@dailycomedynews?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram is @dailycomedynews https://www.instagram.com/dailycomedynews/?hl=en Reddit https://www.reddit.com/r/dailycomedynews/ Web version at  www.dailycomedynews.com Twitter X is @dcnpod because the person with what I want tweeted once Email: john at thesharkdeck dot com John’s Media Thought’s Substack: https://mcdpod.substack.com Daily Comedy News commentary includes satire and parody.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.

Airport Lunch Outrage Sparks DebateInside the World of PodcastingPodcast Popularity and Audience InsightsThe Office Universe Expansion and Late Night TalksCraig Ferguson's Standup Philosophy and Life After Late NightTig Notaro's Special and Hollywood AnecdotesThis episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at www.betterhelp.com/ DCN and get on your way to being your best self Support the show via Buy Me A Coffee! The easiest way it to join the $2 Club! Or throw some money in the tip jar at Buy Me A Coffee: www.buymeacoffee.com/dailycomedynews You can also end sats our way using the Fountain app every day. https://fountain.fm/show/Hv83LA5rbkciyuy7tG12 www.linktr.ee/dailycomedynews Facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/dcnpod - join us to to discuss comedy and your favorite comedians. YouTube channel:https://www.youtube.com/@dailycomedynews?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram is @dailycomedynews https://www.instagram.com/dailycomedynews/?hl=en Reddit https://www.reddit.com/r/dailycomedynews/ Web version at  www.dailycomedynews.com Twitter X is @dcnpod because the person with what I want tweeted once Email: john at thesharkdeck dot com John’s Media Thought’s Substack: https://mcdpod.substack.com Daily Comedy News commentary includes satire and parody. Join us daily as we dive into the hilarious worlds of comedy legends like Dave Chappelle, Joe Rogan, Jim Gaffigan, Bill Burr, Chris Rock, Kevin Hart, John Mulaney, Ricky Gervais, Tom Segura, Pete Davidson, Marc Maron, Theo Von, Bert Kreischer, Tracy Morgan, Katt Williams, Andrew Snatino, Bobby Lee, Daniel Tosh, Trevor Noah, Kristen Schaal, Maria Bamford, Amy Schumer, Taylor Tomlinson, Mark Normand, Matt Rife, Rob Delaney and all your favorite comedians. Daily Comedy News is a production of Caloroga Shark Media, the leading company in short form daily podcasts 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.

Pete Davidson's Bupkis  The Staten Island Ferry Transformation SagaTriumph the Insult Comic Dog's Comedy SpecialRamy Youssef's Insightful Comedy on Politics and IdentityThis episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at www.betterhelp.com/ DCN and get on your way to being your best self Support the show via Buy Me A Coffee! The easiest way it to join the $2 Club! Or throw some money in the tip jar at Buy Me A Coffee: www.buymeacoffee.com/dailycomedynews You can also end sats our way using the Fountain app every day. https://fountain.fm/show/Hv83LA5rbkciyuy7tG12 www.linktr.ee/dailycomedynews Facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/dcnpod - join us to to discuss comedy and your favorite comedians. YouTube channel:https://www.youtube.com/@dailycomedynews?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram is @dailycomedynews https://www.instagram.com/dailycomedynews/?hl=en Reddit https://www.reddit.com/r/dailycomedynews/ Web version at  www.dailycomedynews.com Twitter X is @dcnpod because the person with what I want tweeted once Email: john at thesharkdeck dot com John’s Media Thought’s Substack: https://mcdpod.substack.com Daily Comedy News commentary includes satire and parody. Join us daily as we dive into the hilarious worlds of comedy legends like Dave Chappelle, Joe Rogan, Jim Gaffigan, Bill Burr, Chris Rock, Kevin Hart, John Mulaney, Ricky Gervais, Tom Segura, Pete Davidson, Marc Maron, Theo Von, Bert Kreischer, Tracy Morgan, Katt Williams, Andrew Snatino, Bobby Lee, Daniel Tosh, Trevor Noah, Kristen Schaal, Maria Bamford, Amy Schumer, Taylor Tomlinson, Mark Normand, Matt Rife, Rob Delaney and all your favorite comedians. Daily Comedy News is a production of Caloroga Shark Media, the leading company in short form daily podcasts 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.

The episode delves deep into a Washington Post article questioning Kevin Hart's comedic value and his eligibility for the Mark Twain prize, highlighting the debate within the comedy community about Hart's humor and influence.Diving Deep into Kevin Hart's Comedy ControversyDulce Sloan on the Dynamics of Late Night TV and DiversityDave Attell special next weekSteve Martin doc next weekBert Kreischer and Shaq both like to "shower in the pool" A look at some new albumsThis episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at www.betterhelp.com/ DCN and get on your way to being your best self Support the show via Buy Me A Coffee! The easiest way it to join the $2 Club! Or throw some money in the tip jar at Buy Me A Coffee: www.buymeacoffee.com/dailycomedynews You can also end sats our way using the Fountain app every day. https://fountain.fm/show/Hv83LA5rbkciyuy7tG12 www.linktr.ee/dailycomedynews Facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/dcnpod - join us to to discuss comedy and your favorite comedians. YouTube channel:https://www.youtube.com/@dailycomedynews?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram is @dailycomedynews https://www.instagram.com/dailycomedynews/?hl=en Reddit https://www.reddit.com/r/dailycomedynews/ Web version at  www.dailycomedynews.com Twitter X is @dcnpod because the person with what I want tweeted once Email: john at thesharkdeck dot com John’s Media Thought’s Substack: https://mcdpod.substack.com Daily Comedy News commentary includes satire and parody. Join us daily as we dive into the hilarious worlds of comedy legends like Dave Chappelle, Joe Rogan, Jim Gaffigan, Bill Burr, Chris Rock, Kevin Hart, John Mulaney, Ricky Gervais, Tom Segura, Pete Davidson, Marc Maron, Theo Von, Bert Kreischer, Tracy Morgan, Katt Williams, Andrew Snatino, Bobby Lee, Daniel Tosh, Trevor Noah, Kristen Schaal, Maria Bamford, Amy Schumer, Taylor Tomlinson, Mark Normand, Matt Rife, Rob Delaney and all your favorite comedians. Daily Comedy News is a production of Caloroga Shark Media, the leading company in short form daily podcastsBecome 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.