Episodes

Adam Sandler earns raves for his dramatic role in J. Kelly. Matt Rife goes all in on Billy Idol with a tribute tattoo and biopic dreams. Weird Al tops July’s comedy tour earnings. Patton Oswalt bombs Millionaire and Star Trek. Plus: SNL exits, Jimmy Fallon’s Password renewed, and Eric Idle critiques satire and royalty. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac--4522158/support. Become a premium subscriber! (no ads). For Apple users, ...

Nikki Glaser gets honored at Busch Stadium. Adam Sandler’s legendary sandwich from Spanglish resurfaces. SNL sees four cast members exit — and one Please Don’t Destroy member may be getting promoted. Plus: Eric Idle reflects on Monty Python, Jimmy Fallon’s NFL lead-in shows, and Johnny Mac heads to the beach one last time this summer :( Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac--4522158/support. Become a premium subscriber! (no ads)....

Marc Maron reflects on progressive infighting, his iconic fascism line, and the state of the left. Adam Sandler reveals how he wrote songs for SNL’s 50th. Plus: the best WTF with Marc Maron episodes, Zarna Garg praises American comedy freedom, Auntie Donna supports up and comer with Grouse House, and Owen Farewell wants to defend bedbugs on the subway. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac--4522158/support. Become a premium subsc...

Weird Al shares the stories behind Eat It, White & Nerdy, and more in a Vulture retrospective. Colin Quinn reflects on 9/11 and politics in comedy. Sebastian Maniscalco reveals his perfect steak recipe and why he’s taking his mom to Italy. Plus: Conan meets Prince, Brad Williams bombs with confidence, and Lorne Michaels’ SNL archive heads to Texas. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac--4522158/support. Become a premium subscribe...

Larry the Cable Guy returns with a new special, Jo Koy recounts an epic night backstage with Metallica and Ozzy Osbourne, and Pauly Shore reveals a health scare. Plus: MrBeast beefs with Caleb Hearon, Michael Longfellow exits SNL, Jonathan Kite nails Bourdain, and Johnny Mac has thoughts on overpacking. PLUS Comedy Stock Market picks. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac--4522158/support. Become a premium subscriber! (no ads). F...

Marc Maron reveals how anxiety shaped his life and career. Johnny Mac reviews Kill Tony’s Netflix latest Netflix epsiode and why it may not work for streaming audiences. Jimmy Fallon launches a new NBC reality show about advertising. Plus: Bradley Cooper directs a stand-up comedy movie, Green Day gets weird with a new film, and SNL veteran Gary Kroeger criticizes Lorne Michaels for erasing the Ebersol years. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-...

Marc Maron keeps burning bridges — this time calling out Netflix for “cutting loose” the trans community over Dave Chappelle. Plus, Devon Walker leaves SNL, and we may be seeing the early stages of a major cast shakeup. Katt Williams is under pressure after the Reggie Carroll case heats up, and Jay Leno is helping Harrison Ford build… a toilet seat? Also: Adam Sandler’s next dramatic role, Sharon Stone wants to play Phyllis Diller, and David Mitchell is mad about the word “mansplaining.” Becom...

Marc Maron took aim at Bill Maher during his appearance on Pod Save America, accusing Maher of chasing relevance and sounding “desperate.” Jim Jefferies made shocking claims on Theo Von’s podcast about a possible Australian military cover-up involving his nephew. Plus: Matt Rife defends Sydney Sweeney, Rainn Wilson enjoys being a “jerky face,” Adam Sandler’s Happy Gilmore 2 breaks Netflix records, Jay Leno remembers how he beat out David Brenner for The Tonight Show, and Pete Davidson is trying ...

Jay Leno responds to Rosie O'Donnell.. Lorne Michaels weighs in on Colbert, TikTok, and the future of SNL (plus news on the UK version!). Marc Maron delivers a brutal but thoughtful monologue on the current state of podcasting. Also: Ralph Barbosa rebuilds his act, Shane Gillis shouts for beer, and Ken Jeong is your King of Comedy for some reason. Become a premium subscriber! (no ads). For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app which says UNINTERRUPTED LISTENING and the bonus “D...

Johnny Mac reviews The Hollywood Reporter's list of the 44 most powerful players in podcasting for 2025, discussing notable comedians and their influence in the podcasting world. He highlights key figures like Tony Hinchcliffe, Joe Rogan, Michelle Obama, and others. Johnny also touches on the impact of social media on comedians' careers, with perspectives from Matt Rife and Danny Frankle. Additionally, he shares tips for comedians submitting to festivals, mentions the Edinburgh Fringe, and humor...

Jay Leno once wrestled Hulk Hogan and lived to joke about it. Roy Wood Jr. predicts a YouTube-era Colbert could be real trouble for Trump. Jeff Ross talks vulnerability, banana budgets, and how roast comics aren’t always monsters. Plus: Bowen Yang takes JD Vance way too seriously, and Eric Idle isn’t worried about AI replacing Monty Python—because it’s terrible at writing sketches. Become a premium subscriber! (no ads). For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app which says UNINT...

Patton Oswalt says Dave Chappelle isn’t transphobic—just wrong on one thing. Marc Maron’s WTF podcast is ending, but don’t worry, there’s a graphic novel to remember it by. Also: Elon Musk hates Silicon Valley, Chris Hardwick reboots his podcast, Jay Leno still dares to talk about comedy, and Jonathan Kite does an uncanny Anthony Bourdain. Plus, who’s up and who’s down on the Comedy Stock Market. Become a premium subscriber! (no ads). For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app w...

Adam Sandler’s Happy Gilmore 2 pumped $152.5M into New Jersey over 64 shooting days (golf courses, FDU, Newark Airport and more). Marc Maron says comics don’t “owe” politics but he’s tackling it anyway. Rosie O’Donnell blasts Jay Leno over a Biggest Loser bit; Theo Von pauses a show to eject a disruptive fan; Tony Hinchcliffe’s Kill Tony hits Netflix agan; Helium Comedy Records puts its catalog up for sale; and Fringe nominees are out—along with yet more horror stories about doing the festival. ...

Conan O’Brien admits traditional late-night TV may be disappearing, but insists Stephen Colbert will thrive in a new format. Jimmy Kimmel calls B.S. on rumors Colbert’s show lost $40 million a year. Plus: Jean Marco’s new special Thief of Joy, Pete Davidson dishes on why Bupkis is done, the New York Comedy Festival adds 100+ shows (but are they big names?), and Johnny Mac declares Kyle Kinane the low-key best comic in the game. Also: Cherry and Spoon at Minnesota Fringe, Ralph Barbosa’s latest s...

Dusty Slay says tipping has gotten out of control, John Cleese and Eric Idle feud (again), and Jeff Ross brings his one-man show Take a Banana for the Road to Broadway. Plus, Brad Williams jokes about finally being an “overnight sensation,” Pete Davidson reflects on being sexualized by the media, and Rob Beckett gets frog-marched out of Mick Jagger’s 82nd birthday party. Also: Paul Rodriguez arrested in Burbank, TJ Miller’s new special, and more tales of Fringe Festival misery. Become a premium...

Maz Jobrani warns about America’s slide toward a “Christian Republic,” Bob Odenkirk sees opportunity in comedy’s changing landscape, and John Oliver vents about immigration hypocrisy. Plus, U.S. comics share political satire worries, Josh Johnson...

Marc Maron says Rogan, Schultz, and Theo Vaughn were “used by the right” in pushing an anti-woke agenda. Nikki Glaser opens up about her eating disorder and credits Tom Brady with changing her mindset. Leanne Morgan talks authenticity, Sebastian Maniscalco recalls Pete Correale’s “gator” nickname, and Vulture lists 2025’s best comedy specials so far. Plus, Eric Idle shares Monty Python memories and his distrust of AI. Become a premium subscriber! (no ads). For Apple users, hit the banner on your...

Johnny Mac unpacks Slate’s deep dive into Kill Tony—where a killer minute can launch a career, and a bomb can haunt you forever. Sebastian Maniscalco shares his hatred of the word “foodie,” Chris Rock offers sage career advice, Josh Johnson explains the evolving comedy marketplace, and Kevin James reveals how Ray Romano taught him to underplay. Plus: Steve Martin hosts the Bluegrass Awards, Monty Python gets its own Royal Mail stamps, Just For Laughs returns in November, and how to stream Fringe...

Johnny Mac calls out Taylor Swift for recycling the same joke she once stone-faced at the Golden Globes. Plus, Marc Maron talks podcasting’s evolution, Kevin Hart launches a new Netflix comedy competition, and Howard Stern’s latest “cancellation” might be the setup for a big comeback. We also hit the Comedy Stock Market with buys on Maron, Stern, Jimmy Fallon, Josh Johnson, Sarah Sherman, and Nate Bargatze. Become a premium subscriber! (no ads). For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple p...

From George Carlin’s timeless warning about punching down to Marc Maron reviving the fight against hack comedy, Johnny Mac dives into the changing landscape of stand-up. We break down Howard Stern’s transformation from dangerous rebel to safe celebrity, plus John Oliver’s YouTube strategy, Gary Owen’s wild NBA All-Star Game idea, Pete Davidson’s SNL flop with Jim Carrey, and a check-in on late-night TV ratings. Also—Jimmy Carr’s special, the Blue Whale Comedy Festival, and highlights from the Fr...

Johnny Mac dives into the announcement of Taylor Swift’s The Life of a Showgirl and revisits Jo Koy’s infamous Golden Globes joke that left Swift stone-faced. Jimmy Kimmel talks about Italian citizenship and political exile, John Oliver weighs in on late-night camaraderie, and Howard Stern faces fresh scrutiny over how fame changed his edge. Plus: a Fringe performer blames Oasis fans for empty seats, The Times hands out harsh reviews to Rosie O’Donnell and Joe Treacy, Katherine Ryan launches an ...

Johnny Mac dives into the sudden wave of Marc Maron hype on Threads and beyond — and why it’s funny people act like he just arrived after 16 years of podcasting and decades of stand-up. From his HBO special’s Theo Von bit to his not-so-subtle Rogan critiques, Maron’s sparking a comedy culture war… but Johnny’s here to remind you this “new” Marc Maron has been here all along. Become a premium subscriber! (no ads and no feed drops). For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app which...

Marc Maron's thoughts on the future of stand-up and the impact of media fragmentation on comedy, the screening of Dave Chappelle's pandemic-era documentarym Updates on Amy Schumer’s recovery, Hassan Minhaj and Ronnie Chieng's new shows, Pete Davidson's Staten Island ferry project, and Eddie Murphy's fondness for Pete Davidson are covered. Other news includes Bill Hader's anxiety issues, Matt Rife's cosmetics venture, and the return of Mitchell and Webb. Johnny also delves into Nate Bargatze’s n...

Forget the doom-and-gloom headlines — Johnny Mac dismantles the bogus “Howard Stern is finished” narrative. From made-up feuds to laughable ratings gossip, he explains why Stern’s not walking away quietly… and why a blockbuster farewell tour is the only ending that makes sense. John’s free substack about the media (with the Howard pieces): Media Thoughts is mcdpod.substack.com Become a premium subscriber! (no ads and no feed drops). For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app wh...