Episodes

Johnny Mac provides updates on the Night of Too Many Stars event hosted by John Stewart in New York City, along with highlights of the Boston Comedy Festival celebrating its 25th year. The festival lineup includes performances by Eddie Pepitone, Emo...

John is joined by New York Times critic Jason Zinoman. They discuss Hedberg's unique comedy style, his legacy within the industry, and comparisons to other influential comedians such as Steven Wright and Andy Kaufman. The conversation also touches on...

Johnny Mac commemorates the life and career of comedian Mitch Hedberg on the 20th anniversary of his passing. Through an insightful conversation with Emmy award-winning filmmaker Jeff Siegel, who is working on a documentary about Mitch, listeners gain...

Johnny Mac dives into the abrupt cancellation of CBS's 'After Midnight,' with Taylor Tomlinson opting to return to stand-up comedy. He touches on Colbert's comments and the future impact on staff. The show also discusses recent specials from comedians...

In today's episode of the Daily Comedy News, Johnny Mac covers the chaotic opening night of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival at the Palace Theater that was disrupted by a medical emergency. The festival, featuring 1000 performers, will...

Nikki Glaser reveals her concerns about making political jokes. The episode also covers a humorous text exchange involving Vir Das and 'Donald Trump,' highlights Donnell Rawlings recounting Elon's booed appearance at a Dave Chappelle show, and...

The focus is on Conan O'Brien accepting the prestigious Mark Twain Prize for humor, with notable appearances by Adam Sandler, John Malaney, Sarah Silverman, and more, culminating in a speech by Conan that highlighted Twain's critical yet patriotic...

Johnny Mac discusses the notion of Bill Burr taking a break from the spotlight and reflects on Jimmy Carr's insights from his interview with the Times of London, covering the essence of comedy and why it thrives while other entertainment forms...

Comedy Catch-Up: Conan's Award, Mulaney's Buzz, and Tracy Morgan's MSG Incident Johnny Mack returns from Dublin to catch up on the latest comedy news. Tonight, Conan O'Brien receives the Mark Twain Prize for comedy amidst speculation about potential...

Johnny Mac delivers the latest comedy news. Ari Shafir reminisces about the challenging early days in West Hollywood, while Eliza Schlesinger talks about her social media habits and love for Australian audiences. Gabe Iglesias discusses his...

On today's episode of Daily Comedy News, Johnny Mac shares Sam Morril's anecdote about Dave Attell's humility and humor. Nate Bargatze's humorous golf outing with Rory McIlroy, including funny mishaps and banter, is recounted. Johnny dives into the...

In today's episode of Daily Comedy News, Johnny Mac delves into the creative processes and personal anecdotes of comedians Bert Kreischer, Patton Oswalt, Brian Posehn, T.J. Miller, Rosebud Baker, Andrew Schulz, and Bill Burr. The discussion covers how...

Johnny Mac delves into Bert Kreischer's reflections on touring, fan interactions, and his latest comedy special. Kreischer discusses the comedic and musical aspirations shared by comedians and rock stars. Andrew Schulz talks about his transition from...

Johnny Mac provides the latest updates in the comedy world. Bert Kreischer's new Netflix special 'Lucky' is out, and he shares insights on the comedy industry's future. Andrew Schulz discusses the complexities of comedy in the political landscape,...

In today's episode, Johnny Mac dives deep into the current state of Netflix comedy in 2025 based on a comprehensive Vulture interview with Robbie Praw, who oversees Netflix comedy. Key topics include John Mulaney's new show 'Everybody's Live,' the...

Johnny Mac discusses John Mulaney's recent interviews and reflections on his career. Mulaney shares his personal rules for life, valuable advice he's received, and his thoughts on fame and success. The episode also covers Tom Papa's feelings on Bruce...

Johnny Mac delves into a packed weekend of comedy news, touching on insights from Bill Burr's recent NPR interview where he discusses his rage, therapy, and Psilocybin experiences. Burr also addresses early career jokes and his growth as a person and...

In this episode of Daily Comedy News, Johnny Mac discusses the latest comedy specials from John Mulaney and Bill Burr. Mac shares his mixed feelings on Mulaney's new Netflix show, noting the awkwardness among panelists and uneven reviews, while also...

Johnny Mac discusses a chaotic encounter between comedian Andrew Schulzz and Logan Paul at a wrestling event, saved by AJ Styles. The episode also covers Hulu's new 'Hularious' campaign featuring comedians Jim Gaffigan, Bill Burr, and Sebastian...

On today's episode of Daily Comedy News, host Johnny Mac discusses several major comedy updates. Netflix has announced a partnership with Tony Hinchcliffe, with new 'Kill Tony' comedy specials and a stand-up special slated for release. John Mulaney...

In today's episode, host Johnny Mac battles barking dogs to deliver the latest in comedy news. Bert Kreischer discusses bombing in comedy, alt comedy rooms, and touches on political comedy. He also shares insights into the rapidly changing landscape...

Johnny Mac covers a unique move by the Top Secret Comedy Club in the UK, which has banned guests with Botox due to comedians' concerns about reactionless faces affecting performances. Additionally, John Mulaney's upcoming Netflix talk show will now...

Johnny Mac covers the latest in comedy news, starting with harsh reviews of Meghan Markle's Netflix series from Christina P. and himself. He also talks about Matt Reif's upcoming performances at Madison Square Garden, Kevin Hart's new series 'Lil...

Light and Fun: Johnny Mac switches gears to deliver a lighthearted and fun episode of his Daily Comedy News. Featuring a run-down of comedy events at South by Southwest, including recordings and live shows with notable names like Scott Aukerman,...