

Daily Comedy News with Johnny Mac
Daily Comedy News with Johnny Mac
Daily Comedy News is the number one comedy news podcast.Daily Comedy News is a short, fast daily briefing covering the business, culture, and chaos of stand-up comedy and the comedy industry.Hosted by Johnny Mac, the show delivers daily updates on comedians, late-night television, comedy specials, streaming platforms, and the stories shaping the world of comedy. Episodes cover working comics, touring news, cancellations, controversies, and the shifting comedy landscape — all in a tight, no-filler format.If you want to know what comedians are talking about, what’s happening behind the scenes in comedy, and how stand-up and late night are evolving day by day, this is your daily stop for comedy news. New episodes every day.Episodes include commentary and parody.Facebook Group: Daily Comedy News Podcast GroupReddit: r/dailycomedynewsInstagram: @dailycomedynewsYouTube: Subscribe on YouTubeWeb: www.dailycomedynews.comGet the Ad-Free ExperienceSubscribe on your favorite podcast app through Caloroga Shark Media. Apple users—just tap the "Uninterruped Listening" banner in your app.Buy Me A Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/dailycomedynewsJoin the $2 Club or toss something in the tip jar!Value for Value & Podcasting 2.0 supporterContact UsEmail: john [at] thesharkdeck [dot] comTwitter/X: @dcnpod (because the handle we wanted was taken by someone who tweeted once)Daily Comedy News is a production of Caloroga Shark Media—the leaders in short-form daily podcasts .Portions of this podcast were created with the assistance of AI. You think we hired a band to sing the Gossip Corner song?Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac--4522158/support.
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Nov 1, 2023 • 12min
Jerry Seinfeld says No Seinfeld Reunion
Jerry Seinfeld clarified his recent comments, telling a crowd “A reunion of the “Seinfeld” show. This subject has come up. And it is NOT HAPPENING. We can’t do it because we could ruin it. We already ruined it, but we could ruin it even worse.”Jennifer Aniston, Lisa Kudrow, Courteney Cox, Matt LeBlanc and David Schwimmer released a statement about Matthew Perry. Perry's book hit #1 on Amazon.The trailer for Good Burger 2 looks funny!Vir Das says audiences keep comedians in checkA celebrity golf tournament with Ray Romano, Jim Jefferies, Andrew Santino, Matt Walsh, Jeff Garlin, Greg Fitzsimmons, Randy Sklar and Jason SklarIliza Shlesinger wrote a pasionate editorial for The Hollywood ReporterKatie Couric tells Bob Saget's widow about Katie's date with BobA new Looney Tunes movie is coming.Ray Romano, Jim Jefferies, Andrew Santino, Matt Walsh, Jeff Garlin, Greg Fitzsimmons, Randy Sklar, Jason SklarGet yourself some tickets! Todaytix.com/DCN promo code DCN! Support the show! Join the $2 Club! at Buy Me A Coffee: www.buymeacoffee.com/dailycomedynews 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 Daily Comedy News commentary includes satire and parody. 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.

Oct 31, 2023 • 10min
Sam Morill's interview pet peeve, Gary Gulman's rival and John Mulaney's favorite song at age 40
Don't ask Sam Morill if he was always funnyIliza Shlesinger's Travel Show ideaNikki Glaser saw herself on TVJohn Mulaney's favorite song at age 40Jay Leno on making fun of TrumpBrian Regan's Travel TipsTed Lesso BarbieHappy Halloween!Get yourself some tickets! Todaytix.com/DCN promo code DCN! Support the show! Join the $2 Club! at Buy Me A Coffee: www.buymeacoffee.com/dailycomedynews 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 Daily Comedy News commentary includes satire and parody. Daily Comedy News is a production of Caloroga Shark Media, the leading company in short form daily podcasts l 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.

Oct 30, 2023 • 12min
Matthew Perry: Kevin Brennan's tasteless tweet PLUS Bill Burr's Old Dads is UNWATCHABLE
Earlier today this feed publsuhed the "Monster Mash Monday" episode for Halloween. This is more of a normal episode, although the first half covers only Matthew Perrty, including Kevin Brennan's tasteless tweet.In the seconf half - Johnny Mac didn't like Bill Burr's Old Dads, but did love Nate Bargatze's SNL. James Austin Johnson will voice The Grinch...in a talk show.Normal schedule resumes tomorrow.Get yourself some tickets! Todaytix.com/DCN promo code DCN!Support the show! Join the $2 Club! at Buy Me A Coffee: www.buymeacoffee.com/dailycomedynews 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 Daily Comedy News commentary includes satire and parody. 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.

Oct 30, 2023 • 14min
Monster Mash Monday: Top Halloween Comedy Movies and some funny scary TV shows!
Join Johnny Mac on Monster Mash Monday as he takes you on a thrilling journey through Halloween comedy! Get spooked with movies like Shaun of the Dead, What We Do in the Shadows, and Rocky Horror. Dive into TV with the Beetlejuice joke in 'Community' and hilarious Halloween sketches. Plus, discover the possibility of a Beetlejuice sequel and a review of Hubie Halloween. Don't miss out on the laughter and scares!

Oct 29, 2023 • 12min
Matthew Perry reactions and a look at his underrated Go On, Nate Bargatze's SNL (recap) and Jimmy Fallon to return to stand-up
Good morning. An extra epsiode on this Sunday. The normal episode is below this in the feed in case you missed it, and last night I dropped two short epsidoes regarding Matthew Perry.In this episode, a look at some of the reactions to Matthew Perry's passing, including a look at the underrated Go On.In the second half. a recap of Nate Bargatze's strong Saturday Night LiveJimmy Fallon shared he will return to stand-up.Support the show! Join the $2 Club! at Buy Me A Coffee: www.buymeacoffee.com/dailycomedynews 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 Daily Comedy News commentary includes satire and parody. 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.

Oct 29, 2023 • 9min
Why Dave Chappelle almost canceled a show PLUS Matt Rife and Tom Segura on not overdoing a tour
Join us as we tackle the controversial world of comedy with a focus on the inimitable Dave Chappelle. We discuss his Charlotte show, examining some of his more contentious jokes and the audience's response.We also share an intriguing discussion from Tom Segurar's podcast featuring Matt Rife. Matt talks about the fleeting nature of success and shares invaluable advice he received from Chappelle. John Mulaney enjoyed Weather ReportSome theaters will screen Adam Sandler's animated film for free!Go to Draft Kings and use promo code DCNSupport the show! Join the $2 Club! at Buy Me A Coffee:www.buymeacoffee.com/dailycomedynewswww.linktr.ee/dailycomedynewsFacebook 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=1Instagram is @dailycomedynews https://www.instagram.com/dailycomedynews/?hl=enReddit https://www.reddit.com/r/dailycomedynews/Web version at www.dailycomedynews.comTwitter X is @dcnpod because the person with what I want tweeted onceEmail: john at thesharkdeck dot comDaily Comedy News commentary includes satire and parody.Daily Comedy News is a production of Caloroga Shark Media, the leading company in short form daily podcastsGhost, a podcast of 31 scary stories for OctoberBe part of MONSTER MASH MONDAY on October 30th as Caloroga Shark Media celebrates a special cross over podcasting event. Ghost – Scary Stories Daily Murder Weekly – Murder at The Monster Mash Romance Weekly – Love at the Monster Mash The Best Song Ever (This Week) – The Monster Mash Palace Intrigue -Royal Haunting and Daily Comedy News with a look at great Halloween comedy from David S. Pumpkins to Young Frankenstein. More information at www.caloroga.comBecome 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.

Oct 29, 2023 • 3min
Matthew Perry has died at age 54
Matthew Perry, best known for his role on Friends, died on Saturday at age 54.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.

Oct 29, 2023 • 9min
(BONUS) TV In The Basement: Friends starring Matthew Perry
Matthew Perry passed away on Saturday. This is a bonus episode from the podcast TV In The Basement covering Friends, with a spotlight on Matthew Perry.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.

Oct 28, 2023 • 11min
John Mulaney and Pete Davidson postpone Maine shows, inside Dave Chappelle's show AND should The Daily Show pick Rob Riggle?
In this episode of "Daily Comedy News," Johnny Mac brings you a comprehensive roundup of the latest and most intriguing stories from the comedy world. From postponed shows by John Mulaney and Pete Davidson to thought-provoking performances by Dave Chappelle, this episode covers a wide range of topics. Johnny Mac explores the pressure faced by comedian Hassan Minhaj, and the challenges of the stand-up comedy industry shared by Sam Morill.Additionally, the episode delves into the potential hosts for "The Daily Show" and includes an interview with comedian Rob Riggle, who reflects on his experiences as a correspondent on the show and WOULD BE AN AWESOME CHOICE FOR HOST.The episode also shines a spotlight on John Mulaney's musical preferences and highlights the exciting announcement of Netflix's upcoming stand-up series "28th," featuring a lineup of ten talented comedians.John is drowning in work and used AI show notes again today!Go to Draft Kings and use promo code DCN Be part of MONSTER MASH MONDAY on October 30th as Caloroga Shark Media celebrates a special cross over podcasting event. Ghost – Scary Stories Daily Murder Weekly – The Monster Mash Killer Romance Weekly – Love at the Monster Mash The Best Song Ever (This Week) – The Monster Mash Palace Intrigue -Royal Haunting and Daily Comedy News with a look at great Halloween comedy from David S. Pumpkins to Young Frankenstein. More information at www.caloroga.comSupport the show! Join the $2 Club! at Buy Me A Coffee: www.buymeacoffee.com/dailycomedynews 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 Daily Comedy News commentary includes satire and parody. 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.

Oct 27, 2023 • 9min
Dave Chappelle discusses Israel-Hamas again PLUS Hasan Minhaj's 20 minute reply to the New Yorker
We begin with news about popular comedians Hassan Minhaj and Dave Chappelle. Johnny Mac covers Minhaj's recent statement addressing accusations of faking racism, as well as the response from The New Yorker.John also discusses Chappelle's show in Raleigh and his remarks regarding the Boston controversy. In other news, Matt Rffe's upcoming Netflix special, Nikki Glaser's thoughts on truth versus punchlines in comedy, and Ilana Glazer's comedy show in Nashville.The 312 Comedy Festival is also highlighted, with notable comedians like Michael Che, Nate Bregazzi, Hannibal Buress, and Pete Holmes being mentioned. Mary Lynn Rajskub's approach to stand-up comedy is explored, along with the intriguing story of The Rock's wax figure controversy. Thanks to AI for saving me some time on the show notes today!I am the guest on the Podnews Weekly Review!Go to Draft Kings and use promo code DCNSupport the show! Join the $2 Club! at Buy Me A Coffee:www.buymeacoffee.com/dailycomedynewswww.linktr.ee/dailycomedynewsFacebook 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=1Instagram is @dailycomedynews https://www.instagram.com/dailycomedynews/?hl=enReddit https://www.reddit.com/r/dailycomedynews/Web version at www.dailycomedynews.comTwitter X is @dcnpod because the person with what I want tweeted onceEmail: john at thesharkdeck dot comDaily Comedy News commentary includes satire and parody.Daily Comedy News is a production of Caloroga Shark Media, the leading company in short form daily podcastsBe part of MONSTER MASH MONDAY on October 30th as Caloroga Shark Media celebrates a special cross over podcasting event. Ghost – Scary Stories Daily Murder Weekly – The Monster Mash Killer Romance Weekly – Love at the Monster Mash The Best Song Ever (This Week) – The Monster Mash Palace Intrigue -Royal Haunting and Daily Comedy News with a look at great Halloween comedy from David S. Pumpkins to Young Frankenstein. More information at www.caloroga.comBecome 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.


