Daily Comedy News with Johnny Mac

Johnny Mac delivers poolside comedy news, critiquing Jimmy Fallon’s interviewing while replaying Fallon’s chat with Shane Gillis about Gillis selling over 76,000 tickets for a Philadelphia show featuring guests including Meek Mill, Bam Margera, Dave Chappelle and Three 6 Mafia. He highlights a trailer and release date for Conan O’Brien Must Go season three (August 21). John Oliver draws backlash from the Rialto Police Department after an HBO segment about privately owned security cameras and alleged permit pressure. The Hollywood Reporter profiles Jimmy Kimmel, who discusses reactions to his unscheduled vacation, hosting Millionaire, and awards rivals. Other items include Patton Oswalt praising HBO’s The Pitt, Leslie Jones saying Woody Harrelson struggled in SNL rehearsals but excelled on-air, Jeff Dye and Laura Kightlinger disputing a “douche” Tesla windshield incident, Peacock’s Amy Poehler archaeology comedy Dig (Nov. 23), and Eric Andre saying he won’t return to Baltimore as John Cena defends the city.
 
00:20 Fallon vs Gillis Clip
00:42 Gillis Record Crowd
01:43 Surprise Guests Finale
02:37 Conan Must Go Trailer
03:20 John Oliver Police Spat
04:26 Kimmel THR Interview
06:04 Patton Oswalt Favorites
06:55 Leslie Jones SNL Reveal
07:34 Tesla Windshield Beef
08:57 Peacock Dig Preview
09:22 Eric Andre vs Baltimore
 

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In a casual poolside check-in, John discusses reports that Nikki Glaser abruptly fired UTA, surprising even members of her team, and notes she’s now signed with WME across multiple areas after her rise following the Tom Brady roast and Golden Globes attention. The episode also touches on Radar Online’s claim of a rivalry between Adam Sandler and Ryan Reynolds, alongside pushback suggesting they barely know each other, plus background on Sandler’s career and his tendency to cast longtime friends. The host mentions Sandler’s family attending a Netflix screening and describes Sandler’s red-carpet outfit. Joe Rogan responds to Chelsea Handler’s comments about his podcast pay, and the host flags Rory Scovel’s new Netflix special and a spoiler-heavy Vulture review. 

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Johnny Mac covers comedy news including Matt Rife facing backlash after replying to a paranormal investigator over an Instagram post promoting the Haunted Warren Museum (home of the Annabelle doll), with TMZ reporting missing context due to deleted comments and noting the pair charge up to $166 for admission, angering parts of the paranormal community. Bill Maher drew criticism for jokes about Ariana Grande’s weight on HBO. John Oliver appears on Days of Our Lives for multiple episodes, while Adam Sandler has been spotted in Madison, New Jersey filming Grown Ups 3 with an extensive cast and local road closures. The LA Times profiles Anthony Jeselnik reflecting on career longevity and interest in fiction. Trevor Noah’s Santa Barbara set is recapped, along with Johnny’s reactions to Ted Lasso season four and Ricky Gervais’ Alley Cats. Updates include new/announced specials and events for Tammy Pescatelli and Cory B, Amanda Knox’s controversial Edinburgh Fringe debut, and late-night ratings led by Jimmy Fallon.
 
00:17 Matt Rife Backlash
01:37 Bill Maher Ariana Joke
02:13 Soap Opera Cameos
02:33 Grown Ups 3 Filming
03:41 Jeselnik Eyes Writing
04:25 Trevor Noah Review
05:51 TV Watch Thoughts
06:43 New Specials Announced
07:20 Amanda Knox Fringe Storm
09:15 Late Night Ratings
10:39 Green Pool Signoff

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A quickie video for the Youtube Channel.  An experiment.

Johnshares quick thoughts on a few topics: they disliked the Ted Lasso season premiere, arguing the show needs more reality and that it’s unbelievable Ted—after finishing second in the Premier League—would be working part-time at a supermarket instead of coaching, doing TV, or taking another high-level job, and they also can’t buy the idea he’d return to the UK to coach a second-division women’s team. They then say “Alley Cats” was very bad despite liking Ricky Gervais, feeling it was mostly cursing and quitting a couple minutes in. Finally, they react to Ranker’s best sitcoms poll (1.3M votes, 101K people) naming Friends #1, calling it insane and arguing it wasn’t even better than Seinfeld, while also mentioning The Brady Bunch’s cultural impact and that Everybody Loves Raymond is underrated. 

Ted Lasso Season Premiere Rant, Ricky Gervais’ “Alley Cats” Letdown, and Why Friends Isn’t #1 Poolside, the host shares quick thoughts on a few topics: they disliked the Ted Lasso season premiere, arguing the show needs more reality and that it’s unbelievable Ted—after finishing second in the Premier League—would be working part-time at a supermarket instead of coaching, doing TV, or taking another high-level job, and they also can’t buy the idea he’d return to the UK to coach a second-division women’s team. They then say “Alley Cats” was very bad despite liking Ricky Gervais, feeling it was mostly cursing and quitting a couple minutes in. Finally, they react to Ranker’s best sitcoms poll (1.3M votes, 101K people) naming Friends #1, calling it insane and arguing it wasn’t even better than Seinfeld, while also mentioning The Brady Bunch’s cultural impact and that Everybody Loves Raymond is underrated. 

Poolside, the host shares quick thoughts on a few topics: they disliked the Ted Lasso season premiere, arguing the show needs more reality and that it’s unbelievable Ted—after finishing second in the Premier League—would be working part-time at a supermarket instead of coaching, doing TV, or taking another high-level job, and they also can’t buy the idea he’d return to the UK to coach a second-division women’s team. They then say “Alley Cats” was very bad despite liking Ricky Gervais, feeling it was mostly cursing and quitting a couple minutes in. Finally, they react to Ranker’s best sitcoms poll (1.3M votes, 101K people) naming Friends #1, calling it insane and arguing it wasn’t even better than Seinfeld, while also mentioning The Brady Bunch’s cultural impact and that Everybody Loves Raymond is underrated.
 
00:04 Ted Lasso Rant
00:25 Reality Check Complaints
01:27 Alley Cats Letdown
01:47 Best Sitcom Debate
 
 

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Daily Comedy News is hosted by Johnny Mac and releases every weekday. Subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favorite app. Part of the Caloroga Shark Media network. For transcripts and show notes visit www.dailycomedynews.com

Daily Comedy News with Johnny Mac is a daily podcast covering comedians, stand-up comedy, late night television, and the comedy industry. New episodes every morning. Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen.  

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Johnny Mac reports on Christina P. (Christina Pazsitzky) and Tom Segura divorcing after nearly 20 years, with Christina confirming on Your Mom’s House that it’s sad but amicable, asking fans not to take sides, and saying they will continue co-hosting. The Times of London gives Dave Chappelle’s London appearance two stars, criticizing a late start, high ticket prices, and an unfocused set that still touched on transgender-related material. Andrew Schulz comments on Caitlin Clark being criticized for avoiding politics. Stavros Halkias discusses playing a sous chef in an Anthony Bourdain movie. An LA Times feature covers Anthony Jeselnik’s insomnia leading to the Jeselnik Book Club and its influence, with a nod to John Mulaney’s book club. Jenny Yang tours grocery-store comedy shows, Mary Beth Barone discusses dating and crowd work, and Meredith Kercher’s sister criticizes Amanda Knox’s Edinburgh Fringe comedy project.
 
00:16 Christina P and Segura Split
01:48 Chappelle London Review
03:23 Schulz on Caitlin Clark
04:02 Stavros in Bourdain Film
04:50 Jeselnik Book Club Boom
07:47 Jenny Yang Grocery Tour
08:51 Mary Beth Barone Dating
09:45 Amanda Knox Fringe Backlash
 

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Daily Comedy News is hosted by Johnny Mac and releases every weekday. Subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favorite app. Part of the Caloroga Shark Media network. For transcripts and show notes visit www.dailycomedynews.com

Daily Comedy News with Johnny Mac is a daily podcast covering comedians, stand-up comedy, late night television, and the comedy industry. New episodes every morning. Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen.  

Contact John at John@thesharkdeck dot com 

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John's Substack about media is free.