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Bill Maher Dolly Parton Backlash, Tom Segura’s New Material, and Ali G Controversy

Johnny Mac covers comedy news for Sept. 1, including backlash to Bill Maher after a Real Time monologue scolding Americans for mourning Dolly Parton too much and joking about tributes. The Minnesota Star Tribune reviews Tom Segura at Acme, noting he’s building a new set from scratch and not addressing his split with Christina P. Michael Che’s four Minneapolis shows at First Avenue reportedly banned bathroom breaks due to Netflix filming and included material on the R-word and fatherhood. Variety

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Bill Maher Dolly Parton Backlash, Tom Segura’s New Material, and Ali G Controversy
Sept. 1, 2026

Bill Maher Dolly Parton Backlash, Tom Segura’s New Material, and Ali G Controversy

Johnny Mac covers comedy news for Sept. 1, including backlash to Bill Maher after a Real Time monologue scolding Americans for mourning Dolly Parton too much and joking about tributes. The Minnesota Star Tribune reviews Tom Segura at Acme, noting he’s building a new set from scratch and not addressing his split with Christina P. Michael Che’s four Minneapolis shows at First Avenue reportedly banned bathroom breaks due to Netflix filming and included material on the R-word and fatherhood. Variety
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Stavros Halkias self-reviews, Gaffigan as Santa, Mulaney visits Air Force Base
Aug. 31, 2026

Stavros Halkias self-reviews, Gaffigan as Santa, Mulaney visits Air Force Base

Byron Allen’s ‘Comics Unleashed’ Beats Kimmel and Fallon in Key Demo Johnny Mac covers late-night ratings where CBS’s Byron Allen rerun of “Comics Unleashed” wins adults 18–49 (161K) over Jimmy Kimmel (158K with Jelly Roll hosting) and a Fallon repeat...
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Alec Baldwin says Trump isn't funnier anymore
Aug. 30, 2026

Alec Baldwin says Trump isn't funnier anymore

Johnny Mac recaps comedy news, highlighting a Atlantic piece on Trump satire fatigue: Alec Baldwin says Trump is no longer funny, while Anthony Atamanuik describes The President Show as issue-focused despite Trump being an “albatross,” and the article notes the left-leaning satire boom faded, with Sarah Cooper’s pandemic-era rise and later Trump portrayals by James Austin Johnson and Shane Gillis. Mac also cites Atsuko Akatsuka’s Guardian interview (a dog-walking Yelp complaint, advice about jea
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Richard Jeni: The Best Comedian You Never Knew
Aug. 29, 2026

Richard Jeni: The Best Comedian You Never Knew

Jerry Seinfeld said he didn't know one comedian who didn't think Richard Jeni was amazing. Chris Rock called him a friend and a mentor. Jay Leno said he made other comics laugh in a room. Richard Jeni had the highest-rated Showtime special in the channel's history, more Tonight Show appearances than any standup of his era, a Carson panel seat he earned rather than received, a Clio Award for commercials, Oscar writing credits for Chris Rock's hosting gig, and a fifty-seventh spot on Comedy Centra
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DCN Live x 4 Mile Run - Nate Bargatze vs. Shane Gillis? Pick one!
Aug. 28, 2026

DCN Live x 4 Mile Run - Nate Bargatze vs. Shane Gillis? Pick one!

Johnny Mac records an “Afternoon Check-In” during a run and uses a walk break to cover three topics: a social media debate about whose career he’d rather have going forward—Nate Bargatze or Shane Gillis—leaning toward Nate for long-term touring potential while questioning how Shane’s persona ages; a late-night ratings report that Byron Allen’s 11:30 show beat Jimmy Kimmel and Jimmy Fallon in 18–49 on a Monday where Fallon and Allen were reruns and Kimmel had Jelly Roll hosting; and a preview of
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Norm Macdonald Netflix Doc Leads October Comedy Documentary Lineup
Aug. 28, 2026

Norm Macdonald Netflix Doc Leads October Comedy Documentary Lineup

Johnny Mac reports poolside on Netflix’s four Friday comedy documentaries in October: “Who Is Martin Mull?” (Oct 7, produced by Bob Saget and Neil Berkeley), “Norm: The Tale of Norm Macdonald” (Oct 16, built from archival material and backed by Judd Apatow), “Paralyzed by Hope: The Maria Bamford Story” (Oct 23, also from Apatow), and “SCTV: The Greatest Show You’ve Never Heard Of” (Oct 30, with Jimmy Kimmel as executive producer; SCTV episodes arrive Sept 1). He also covers NASCAR’s Theo Von pro
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Fun daily digest for comedy fans

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