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March 1, 2020

Marc Maron's take on Coronavirus

Marc Maron has a new special and has quick thoughts on Vice President Pence being the Coronavirus Czar.  Then Johnny Mac tells you all about a show he has ZERO interest in seeing (no offense) and a Netflix special he's now o…
Feb. 29, 2020

John Mulaney to play Mayor Pete in a movie?

John Mulaney talked about playing Mayor Pete in a movie, but it was kind of confusing.  Why Bert Kreischer doesn't wear a shirt.  And a comedy show about Coronaviris sounds amazing.
Feb. 28, 2020

Was Pete Davidson forced to apologize?

Was Pete Davidson forced to apologize that time on Saturday Night Live? Jim Norton gets a great compliment from Ozzy Osbourne.  And some silly ideas about The Simpsons.
Feb. 27, 2020

Mitch Hedberg and the Missing 10 Minutes

An amazing article tells the story of a night out to see Mitch Hedberg, and the ten minutes of the set missing from Mitch's CD. Link to article: https://bradlaidman.com/the-internet-mitch-hedberg-and-my-new-and-only-charity/
Feb. 26, 2020

Why Hank Azaria will stop voicing Apu on The Simpsons

Hank Azaria tells the New York Times why he decided to stop voicing Apu on The Simpsons.  Mitch Hedberg seems to be in the zeitgeist.  Jimmy Kimmel gets emotional at the Kobe Bryant memorial.
Feb. 25, 2020

Louis CK gets a standing ovation on-stage

USA Today has a pretty strong review of Louis CK's recent show.  Go back and listen to my Louis CK commentary from over the weekend if you missed that.  Hannibal Buress talks about laying in the NBA All Star Game.  Tracy Mor…
Feb. 24, 2020

Why Mitch Hedberg slowed down

Mitch Hedberg had begun speeding up his delivery.  Here's why.   Also, Eddie Izzard is running 28 marathons in 28 days!  John Cleese comments on Trump.
Feb. 23, 2020

Finally, the Trevor Noah story

The Trevor Noah is good but not THAT good that Johnny Mac mentioned it for two days.  Oh yeah, the FRIENDS reunion is official.  And a fun story from T.J. Miller.
Feb. 22, 2020

Revisionist Louis CK history

Was Louis CK's behavior OK?  NO.  But to suggest that he has lazy comedy and wasn't being compared to George Carlin is quite revisionist.  Brad Williams raises money for the boy who was bullied.
Feb. 21, 2020

Daniel Tosh is able to #CancelHouston

Daniel Tosh had a funny tweet storm about the Houston Astros.  Tom Segura will do two Netflix specials, one will be Tom Segura En Español.  Cool behind the scenes look at Kevin Hart working out his new comedy special.  And N…
Feb. 20, 2020

Coronavirus Comedian Canned

A cruise ship comedian escaped Coronavirus quarantine, and now seems to have lost his job. The White House Correspondent's Dinner announces a new comedian host. Kevin Hart announces some stuff, what else is new.  Johnny Mac …
Feb. 19, 2020

Mitch Hedberg's Notebook

A look at some of the jokes Mitch Hedberg had written in his notebook.  Johnny Mac tells the story of how Mitch's posthumous album Do You Believe In Gosh came to be.
Feb. 18, 2020

Has Tom Papa been zip-lining?

Man it's a good thing Tom Papa has three minutes ready to go in case anyone ever asks him about zip-lining in an interview.  Brian Posehn talks at length about The Mandalorian.  And a serious look at the art of Adam Sandler.
Feb. 17, 2020

Funny Presidents and Funny Presidential Impressions

Was Will Ferrell's Bush the best presidential impression of all time? How about Darrell Hammond's Clinton?  Chevy's Ford?  Discuss!
Feb. 16, 2020

Rolling Stone's Top 50 Stand-Up Comics of All Time (25-1)

In 2017, Rolling Stone made a list of the Top 50 Stand-Up Comics of All Time.  Johnny Mac weighs in with some commentary on numbers 25 through 1, and adds some names that could have bumped Wanda Sykes off the list.
Feb. 15, 2020

Rolling Stone's Top 50 Stand-Up Comics of All Time (50-26)

In 2017, Rolling Stone made a list of the Top 50 Stand-Up Comics of All Time.  Johnny Mac weighs in with some commentary on numbers 50 thru 26.
Feb. 14, 2020

Dave Chappelle not involved in shooting that didn't even happen

My favorite story today is a bizarre report that Dave Chappelle was not involved in a shooting that didn't happen at all, and wasn't at his house.  Um, OK.  Ricky Gervais has a date for S2 of Afterlife.  Will Ferrell's new i…
Feb. 13, 2020

Joe Rogan and Dave Chappelle touring together!

Whoa, Dave Chappelle and Joe Rogan are doing comedy shows together.  A funny Coronavirus subway prank.  Mitch Hedberg's notebook.  How interpreters do sign-language for stand-up comedians.
Feb. 12, 2020

Ricky Gervais' great Oscar rips, and Trump misses the Curb joke

Huzzah, the comedy gods responded to my prayers and once again there is comedy news!  Ricky Gervais got off some good lines that are still funny even when it's Johnny Mac delivering them.  Meanwhile, Trump misses the joke th…
Feb. 11, 2020

Quick hits about Dave Chappelle, Jimmy Carr, Brian Posehn, and Gomez from Breaking Bad

Johnny Mac stitches together an episode with quick hits about Dave Chappelle, Jimmy Carr, Brian Posehn, and the guy who played Gomez on Breaking Bad.  Wait, what?
Feb. 10, 2020

Chris Rock crushes it at The Oscars

Chris Rock crushed it at The Oscars, and Dave Chappelle explains how he got into the #YangGang
Feb. 9, 2020

Gilbert Gottfried on his absence from recent Comedy Central roasts

Gilbert Gottfried spoke to Vutlure about not being invited to recent Comedy Central roasts.  Hari Kondabolu discusses his rules for talking about particular communities.  Seth Meyers' dad had a big influence on his career.  …
Feb. 8, 2020

On Tom Papa's Netflix special you won't be able to unhear this

The thing you won't be able to unheard on Tom Papa's Netflix special.  More Friends reunion rumors. Michael McIntryre gets a Netflix special. John Mulaney will host SNL soon.
Feb. 7, 2020

Ari Shaffir's troubles go mainstream

Well, the Ari Shaffir / Kobe Bryant snowball keeps rolling, now it's reached article level in the New York Times.  Brian Posehn's new album sounds cool.  A Ryan Seacrest sitcom?  And can we just talk about how awesome Henry …