Episodes

Johnny Mac discusses comedy specials released in 2023 that didn't make his favorite list. Johnny shares his thoughts on various specials, including Jim Gaffigan's 'Dark Pale', John Mulaney's 'Baby J", Marc Maron's "From Bleak to Dark"' and others....

In this episode, Johnny Mac shares the second half of his top 23 Stand-Up Comedy specials of the year, with brief reviews of each. The comedians ranked from 12 to 23 are Hari Kondabolu, Chris Rock, Jimmy O. Yang, Trevor Noah, The Roast of Mr. Peanut,...

Top 11 Comedy Specials of 2023 Johnny Mac offers a lineup of the top 11 comedy specials of 2023, starting from the best: Gary Gulman’s 'Born on Third Base', followed by Todd Barry's 'Domestic Short Hair', Shane Gillis' 'Beautiful Dogs', Tom Segura's...

In this mini episode ...John Cleese's controversial tweet comparing Donald Trump to Adolf Hitler and Cleese's subsequent response to criticism. We also provide updates on Pete Davidson's recent outburst which has led to numerous show cancellations....

Before we start, let's address a couple of things. This list is subjective, and there are many exceptional comedians who didn't make the cut. Additionally, we're aware that this list features 11 men, and we understand the need for better...

This is an extra (shorter) epsiode of the podcast for December 26th to cover a few news items. Pete Davidson has had to cancel a bunch of shows. I hope he's doing okay. Netflix released a trailer for Dave Chappelle's New Year's Eve special. Ricky...

Mark your calendars for January 7th, as the talented comedian Joe Koy takes the stage to host the not-that-prestigious Golden Globe Awards. Known for his sold-out arena performances, this opportunity will undoubtedly catapult Koy into the mainstream...

Ricky Gervais' new special Armageddon is out today and we have a clip. We discuss the controversy surrounding Ricky Gervais' new show. One social media user condemns a joke about terminally ill children and others describe the comedy as vile and...

Johnny Mac delves into Vulture's list of Best Comedy Specials of 2023 and Paste Magazine's list of Best Comedy Albums of 2023. He shares his opinions and reacts to the different entries on the lists. Some of the notable specials mentioned include...

If you're looking for a stand-up special that delivers on every level, Gary Gulman's recent special is receiving rave reviews. Critics are applauding his precise material, perfectly dialed-in persona, and his willingness to tackle sensitive subjects...

On the Daily Beast's Last Laugh podcast, Wanda Sykes discusses Dave Chappelle's recent visit to Representative Lauren Boebert. As for hosting The Daily Show, Wanda says she hasn't had conversations about it, Kevin James is set to release a special...

In this whirlwind of comedy news, we dive into various topics, including Ricky Gervais' response to backlash over his upcoming Netflix special. Gervais found himself under scrutiny for a controversial joke about terminally ill children. Despite the...

Billboard recently released the list of the top 10 highest grossing comedy tours of 2023, and the numbers will blow your mind. Topping the charts at number one is none other than Kevin Hart, who raked in a whopping $67.5 million from 82 shows and sold...

Royal commenter Richard FitzWilliams doesn’t think the chatter about Harry coming home for christmas is real. He told GB News“…the Sussexes are completely unpredictable. They're also untrustworthy. Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York, recently shared...

Trevor Noah's latest comedy special, "Where Was I?" Now available on Netflix. Filmed at the Fox Theater in Detroit, "Where Was I?" marks Trevor Noah's fourth special for Netflix. Next up, we have an exciting announcement from Pete Davidson. The...

According to a report by The Daily Mail, Netflix is under pressure to cut ableist slurs from the show "Armageddon," scheduled to be released in a week. In the special, Ricky Gervais jokes about terminally ill children and their involvement with a...

After 24 years on our screens, the iconic comedy series Curb Your Enthusiasm is coming to an end with its twelfth season. Fans of Larry David and his comedic genius will have one last chance to catch their favorite misanthropic character in action....

In today's episode, Johnny Mac discusses Netflix's upcoming Beverly Hills Cop 4, the newly announced boxing series by Peacock and Kevin Hart surrounding Muhammad Ali’s 1970 comeback fight, and Leo Reich's new HBO special. In addition to exploring the...

Netflix announced an amazing comedy festival lineup including Ali Wong, Atsuko Okatsuko, Anthony Jeselnik, Bert Kreischer, Beth Stelling, Bill Burr, Brett Goldstein, Cedric the Entertainer, Celeste Barber, Chelsea Handler, Chris Rock, Craig Robinson,...

Trevor Noah has a new special coming out on December 19th. Johnny Mac finds himself contemplating whether to watch a suggested Kevin Hart and Chris Rock special. Comedy critic Jason Ziniman's two-paragraph review adds an interesting perspective on...

Nikki Glaser, a self-proclaimed Swiftie, has seen Taylor Swift perform live a staggering nine times! And it's not just because she has an urge to spend money on concert tickets. For Nikki, attending Taylor's concerts is an act of self-care. She...

Today, we dive into a bizarre and unexpected controversy involving comedian Matt Rife and a six-year-old Shifting gears, we move on to the recently announced Golden Globe nominations. In the category of Best Stand-Up Comedian on Television, nominees...

Scope, a prominent disability charity, found itself in the midst of a social media storm after criticizing a joke made by Ricky Gervais, particularly his use of the term "baldy" in reference to terminally ill children. The charity stressed that...

John Mulaney recently sat down with Deadline to discuss his thoughts on his show, the intervention it was based on, and much more In the interview, Mulaney opens up about his detox experience and how it led to the creation of his dark but incredibly...