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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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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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DCN Live - Mulaney’s Late-Night Misfire, Rosie O’Donnell Rumors & Arthur Treacher’s Returns
Aug. 27, 2026

DCN Live - Mulaney’s Late-Night Misfire, Rosie O’Donnell Rumors & Arthur Treacher’s Returns

Johnny Mac records poolside while his basement studio is cleaned, noting he finally got the pool reasonably clean. He’s surprised his college students don’t know Bill Burr, briefly comments on Theo Von’s podcast with Nate Bargatze, and revisits why a Rosie O’Donnell late-night show “is just not gonna happen,” citing her age, budget pressures, and that Netflix couldn’t draw viewers to John Mulaney’s late-night show despite high-profile guests like David Letterman, Jerry Seinfeld, and others. Draw
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Dolly Parton Clips; Christina P’s Post-Separation Set, and Katt Williams Covers PGA Tour today
Aug. 27, 2026

Dolly Parton Clips; Christina P’s Post-Separation Set, and Katt Williams Covers PGA Tour today

Poolside, Johnny Mac reports on comedy and entertainment news, noting Dolly Parton’s death at 80 and sharing resurfaced clips from David Letterman’s 1995 “Top 10 Dolly Parton Pet Peeves” and an edited Johnny Carson segment. He also says Tim Curry has died at 80. Other items include Stephen Colbert posting a video, and a New York Post/Page Six report that Christina P performed days after her separation headlines and joked about Tom Segura, with sources saying the material is an older set now read
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DCN Live x Beach Volleyball - Jimmy Carr to host Top Gear?
Aug. 26, 2026

DCN Live x Beach Volleyball - Jimmy Carr to host Top Gear?

Johnny Mac shares a quick Afternoon Daily Comedy News Update featuring B-roll from his weekly beach volleyball game and a statue of Challenger the Eagle. He discusses reports that Jimmy Carr is being considered to host a reboot of Top Gear, noting producers want to pair him with a woman and “online celebrities,” and speculates the show may be trying to compete with a new-cast Grand Tour. He also references The Verge’s interview with W. Kamau Bell about underappreciated apps, including complaints
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