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Daily Comedy News: a podcast about comedians

Daily Comedy News: a podcast about comedians

Covering Dave Chappelle, Joe Rogan, John Mulaney, Kevin Hart, Jim Gaffigan, Bill Burr, Ricky Gervais and all your favorite comedians.

A daily roundup of the latest news in comedy, comedy tv shows, comedy movies, Netflix specials, and stand-up comedy, plus late-night show recaps from Trevor Noah's Daily Show, Jimmy Fallon, Stephen Colbert, Jimmy Kimmel, Seth Myers & the rest.

Host Johnny Mac ran SiriusXM Comedy for a decade and is a host/programmer of the comedy stations on LiveXLive.

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Conan O'Brien Wins Mark Twain Prize, Jamie Foxx's Feud, and Bill Burr's Variety interview
Jan. 17, 2025

Conan O'Brien Wins Mark Twain Prize, Jamie Foxx's Feud, and Bill Burr's Variety interview

Highlights include Conan O'Brien winning the prestigious Mark Twain Prize for American Humor and hosting the upcoming Oscars. Jamie Foxx makes controversial remarks possibly targeting Cat Williams, while Bill Burr faces crit…
Bill Burr's Fiery Rant, what Pete Davidson said to Nikki Glaser, and Eddie Griffin's LA Fires conspiracy theory
Jan. 16, 2025

Bill Burr's Fiery Rant, what Pete Davidson said to Nikki Glaser, and Eddie Griffin's LA Fires conspiracy theory

In today's Daily Comedy News, host Johnny Mac covers Bill Burr's appearance on Jimmy Kimmel, where Burr dropped multiple F-bombs while discussing evacuation during the LA fires. Eddie Griffin shares a conspiracy theory about…
Ricky Gervais’ Mansion, Trevor Noah Defended, and Whitney Cummings Ripped
Jan. 15, 2025

Ricky Gervais’ Mansion, Trevor Noah Defended, and Whitney Cummings Ripped

On today's show, Johnny Mac discusses Ricky Gervais showing off his new mansion on Instagram and Whitney Cummings facing harsh criticism from Cracked.com. Jay Leno was seen driving a fire engine around LA for a good cause, w…
Katt Williams Roasts, Dave Chappelle Hosts, and Rob Schneider vs. Insurance Companies
Jan. 14, 2025

Katt Williams Roasts, Dave Chappelle Hosts, and Rob Schneider vs. Insurance Companies

Johnny Mac covers the latest in comedy news, including Katt Williams' roast of Jamie Foxx, Dave Chappelle's upcoming SNL hosting gig, and a mysterious return of Bill Engvall to comedy. Additional topics include Rob Schneider…
Shane Gillis explains Nick Saban Controversy
Jan. 13, 2025

Shane Gillis explains Nick Saban Controversy

In today's episode, Johnny Mack covers a range of news from the comedy world. Shane Gillis shares his amusing and tense interaction with Nick Saban over some college football jokes. Dave Attell, now 60, reflects on his caree…
Future of Comedy: 15 Comedians Set to Break Out in 2025
Jan. 12, 2025

Future of Comedy: 15 Comedians Set to Break Out in 2025

Johnny Mac reveals Deadline's list of 15 comedians poised to become stars by 2025. The list includes talents like Chanelle Ali, Jeff Akiri, Katherine Blanford, and many others. Johnny shares his thoughts on each pick and rou…
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Recent Blog Posts

Comedy's Top Dog Week 1: Jim Gaffigan vs. Bill Burr

Who is Comedy's Top Dog?  Is it Jim Gaffigan or Bill Burr. Head to the Daily Comedy News Instagram Page and vote in the Instagram comments under the post with this image.
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Reviews

Nice start to the day

"A nice quick hit on the late night shows and what comedians are up to. It’s been a good resource for discovering new things."

Darth 28 | Nov. 14, 2020

Great stuff

"Nice daily recap of all things funny – just the right length to bring a daily smile to your face"

dtwohig | July 8, 2020

Fun daily digest for comedy fans

"Info-packed, with just the right dose of host personality. (Lane Sperkus recommended this podcast, so I tried it out.)"

Lane from Louisiana | April 5, 2021
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