Episodes

Jon Crist has suspended his tour and apologized after she accusations from several women.  Jim Jefferies leaves Comedy Central.  Kevin Hart says he's doing fine, and it's the Flyover Comedy Festival in St. Louis!

Dane Cook tracks his LPMs.  What the heck is that?  You gotta listen.  Also some career advice from Paul Scheer, and a cute story by Seth Myers.

With the New York Comedy Festival in full swing (what does that saying even mean?), let's take a look at some cool shows tonight.  Josh Johnson, Zach Zimmerman, and Joel Kim Booster & Brendan Scannell all have cool shows on a busy Wednesday in NYC

Business Insider has a great interview with Caroline of New York City's Caroline's Comedy CLub in which she talks about how probably not everyone shoudhave an hour on Netflix, and asks if it's time to let Louis CK out of comedy jail.

Paste Magazine made a list of the Top Comedians of the 2010s.   This week as Johnny Mac gets into the 30s some of the list seems wacky...is Jim Gaffigan basically on par with Rory Scovel? Shouldn't Marc Maron be higher than Joe Pera? Let's discuss!...

A study says men are funnier than women.  Look, I didn't make the study, I just report the comedy news.  Also, Johnny Mac reveals the Comedy Power Rankings!

In a must-read on Vulture, Bobcat Golthwaite reacts to Dave Chappelle and Jerry Seinfeld's takes on the Woke Wars.  Hannibal Buress is apparently supporting Andrew Yang, and the @dcnpod checks in on the state of Stand-up in Russia!

Dave Chappelle and Eddie Murphy comment on what's being called The Woke Wars.  Meanwhile, Kevin Hart spoke to his fans via Instagram and says he will slow down.  Plus, David Letterman apologizes!

Gary Gulman has a fun story from the set of The Joker.  Pete Correale's airport troubles.  Hari Kondabolu is from my home town.  Who knew?

Eddie Murphy was on Colbert and discussed his comedic influences - hint it's someone in a red outfit.   Plus new TV shows for Bobby Moynihan and Ron Funches, and Jerry Seinfeld's people try to scare me via email!

Dave Chappelle received the Mark Twain Award, so lo's of talk from Dave and about Dave.  Louis CK emailed his fans.  And there's a hot new comedy club in Los Angeles called Dynasty Typewriter.

Paste Magazine made a list of the Top Comedians of the 2010s.   How is John Oliver only at #14 and how do you rank I’m ahead of Jon Stewart?   This week Johnny Mac comments on Paste's #11-20....

CNN interviewed Seth Meyers about doing late night comedy in the Age of Trump and the accelerated news cycle.  Also a nice interview with The Laugh Factory's Jamie Masada brings back some fun old stories.

Eddie Murphy was on Kimmel and had big news about his plans for SNL - could be epic.  Did you watch Dolemite yet?  Meanwhile, Shane Gillis returns to the stage.  Finally, please don't put screens playing stand up comedy in the backseats of Ubers and...

In an Instagram Post, Demitri Martin revealed why he canceled his fall tour.  Meanwhile Kathy Griffin takes on a TV News Anchor.

Unfortunately Space Force, Dolemite and the Christian Comedian are three topics and not one big thing.  Space Force adds some cast members, Christian Comedian Jon Crist gets a Netflix special, and Dolemite is out tomorrow and I can't watch it because...

Over the years I've heard various versions of a Patrice O'Neal documentary being in development.  Well, it looks like Comedy Central and All Things Comedy are gonna do it!  Also it's Nick Kroll's turn to comment on the death of comedy, and Amy Schumer...

Lots of announcements - new projects from Mike Birbiglia, Lin-Manuel Miranda and Vince Vaughn - those are three separate projects but boy I like what you were imagining.  Plus Dave Chappelle announces surprise gigs.

Paste Magazine made a list of the Top Comedians of the 2010s.  They have John Mulaney at #1.  What do you think?  This episode takes a look at comedians 10 through one.  https://www.pastemagazine.com/articles/2019/10/best-comedians-2010s.html

General James Mattis got off some great lines at the Al Smith dinner.  Ray Romano hosted an All Star Benefit, and you can see that show at Facebook.com/myeloma

So if Colin Quinn cancels a gig and you have to bring in Jay Leno, what will that cost?  The @dcnpod has the answer!

Oh man imagine being the poor guy busted with a McLovin Fake ID.  Seth Rogan weighs in on that!   Also Jim Jefferies got a new NBC sitcom and Johnny Mac is struggling with the dichotomy between NBC Sitcoms and the Jim Jefferies live act.

Pete Buttegeig comments on the state of comedy in 2019....I found out more about the Trolley Comedy thing from yesterday....and bad news if you like Joel Kim Booster's Sunnsyide. Subscribe on @ApplePodcasts!...

Bad news for comedians, Netflix is cutting back on the number of their specials.  Kathy Griffin comments on a Trump related video.  Sebastian Maniscalco always knew he'd be a comedian.  And the Laugh Track trolley service ain't doing too well.  Subscribe!