Daily Comedy News with Johnny Mac

Johnny Mac delivers Election Day comedy news, urging listeners to vote while covering The New York Times report that Trump dictated a Bill Maher rant aboard Air Force One; Maher responds on Real Time with jokes, denies calling or inviting himself to the White House, and riffs on being labeled a “major pothead,” sparking Taylor Swift fan backlash. He recaps Joe Rogan mocking polls as skewed toward people who answer them, criticizing unidentified militarized ICE tactics, and expressing disappointment that Trump’s “no more war” promise didn’t hold. Mac notes John Oliver’s warning that Trump may claim elections are rigged and argues for big Democratic turnout. He summarizes Russell Brand’s lawyer’s closing argument asserting consent and innocence, shares his LAX wallet/ID ordeal resolved via TSA touchless ID, mentions missing the NYC Marathon (2026 grand marshal Tracy Morgan), and highlights SNL UK’s viral “Nigerian Wicked” plus THR’s profile of comedian Laura Ramoso.
 
00:19 Trump vs Bill Maher
01:55 Swifties React
02:45 Rogan Rips Polls
03:54 Rogan on ICE
05:03 John Oliver Vote Push
05:39 Russell Brand Trial Quotes
06:24 Lost Wallet TSA Tip
07:49 NYC Marathon Tracy Morgan
09:22 SNL UK Viral Clip
09:34 Laura Ramoso Profile
10:45 Final Vote Reminder

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Delays at Dave Chappelle’s Austin show due to locking phones in pouches, with one attendee leaving after waiting 45–60 minutes, while others reported shorter waits and confusion about phone-as-ticket policies. He notes Shark Beauty’s partnership with Kevin Hart on a limited-edition Cryo-Glow LED mask and reads promotional quotes. He mentions John Mulaney canceling his Bangor date for a second time, shares Dane Cook’s comments on comics gaining success via social media without gatekeepers, and quotes Maria Bamford on managing expectations in an unpredictable industry. He relays Radar Online’s claim Greg Gutfeld’s ratings are down, then urges viewers to vote and repeats late-night jokes about the midterms. Additional items include Alfred Robles on buying a ’63 Impala and his first physical, a Vulture spotlight on comedian Sereni Wirasekera, and Jimmy Carr’s “Am I the A-hole?” returning to Comedy Central UK.
 
00:34 Chappelle Phone Pouch Chaos
02:25 Kevin Hart LED Mask Collab
04:51 Mulaney Cancels Bangor Again
05:28 Dane Cook on Social Fame
06:32 Maria Bamford on Expectations
07:14 Gutfeld Ratings Debate
09:10 Vote Tomorrow and McDonalds Rant
10:51 Late Night Voting Jokes
11:34 Alfred Robles and Health Talk
12:29 Comedian to Watch Sereni
13:52 Jimmy Carr A Hole Returns
14:46 Wrap Up and Sign Off

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Johnny Mac delivers daily comedy news: Jim Gaffigan tells Seattle’s King 5 he still gets “Hot Pocket” and other shout-outs and jokes that his obituary would read “Hot Pocket Comedian Dies.” Nate Bargatze recalls early jobs like pizza delivery, including buying customers beer. A BBC story covers Birmingham yoga teacher Gosia Federowicz giving Gianmarco Soresi a private lesson before his Town Hall show, which he shared on Instagram. Taylor Tomlinson explains why she wrote a book, how it differs from stand-up, and that she started the project around the time she was dumped. Time profiles SNL cast member Ashley Padilla as a rising star. Dane Cook discusses positive reactions to his documentary trailer. The Nebraskan reviews Josh Johnson and opener Kelly Howard. Maximin tells the New York Times he’s not a political expert. Matt Rife tells the LA Times about filming Rolling Loud with Owen Wilson in mosh pits.
 
00:12 Jim Gaffigan Hot Pocket Fame
01:08 Nate Bargatze Early Jobs
01:34 Gianmarco Soresi Yoga Surprise
03:17 Taylor Tomlinson Writes A Book
05:45 Ashley Padilla SNL Rising Star
06:44 Dane Cook Documentary Buzz
07:25 Josh Johnson Nebraska Review
08:19 Max Amini Political Disclaimer
08:52 Matt Rife Rolling Loud Chaos

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Johnny Mac delivers daily comedy news, highlighting Bill Burr’s day at NOLA Motorsports Park getting riding instruction from champion Freddie Spencer, Burr’s approach to learning by listening, and his gripe about motorcycle model names. Bert Kreischer discusses trying to shape stories into standup, including a Hawaii Disney luau where he expected a surprise appearance by Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson but got Mickey Mouse, plus other family anecdotes, as he prepares for his Fully Loaded at Sea cruise (Nov. 19 on Norwegian Jewel). Whitney Cummings riffs on a not-yet-open, leaking Syracuse aquarium and accidentally leaves a message for the wrong “Ryan McMahon,” later noting Syracuse crowd anger in Albany. Kate Berlant’s HBO special “Parmesan” and creative process are covered, as is Jay Leno’s car-centric take on a disappearing economic middle. The Nashville Comedy Festival lineup and Time Out’s comedians to watch (Kim and Alia) are mentioned, followed by a reminder to vote early.
 
00:13 Bill Burr Motorcycle Lesson
00:52 Burr Learning Mindset
01:24 Burr Motorcycle Name Rant
01:50 Bert Kreischer Disney Luau Bit
02:36 Kreischer Finds New Story
03:17 Fully Loaded Cruise Update
03:34 Whitney Cummings Aquarium Mystery
05:18 Wrong Number Fallout
05:37 Kate Berlant New Special
06:23 Berlant Comedy Influences
07:18 Jay Leno Economy Through Cars
09:06 Nashville Comedy Festival Lineup
09:48 Comedians To Watch
11:13 Show Wrap And Voting Reminder

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Johnny Mac delivers daily comedy news with an adult-content warning, reporting that Shane Gillis opened for Dave Chappelle in Austin and spent part of his set discussing the SNL backlash, appearing shaken and saying he understood why people were upset. He covers Russell Brand testifying in his London criminal trial, denying all allegations, describing the impact on his life, and being cross-examined about past claims and jokes. The BBC is still scheduling Vittorio Angeloni’s sitcom “Rewarding” for next month while calling Angeloni’s assault joke unacceptable. Jimmy Carr argues comedy should be taught in schools as a transferable communication skill. Netflix releases “SCTV: The Greatest Show You’ve Never Heard Of,” highlighting the sketch show’s influence. Mac’s “comedy stock market” says buy John Mulaney, sell Shane Gillis and Sebastian Maniscalco, then shares Jonathan Kite’s Bourdain-style CVS bit, a profile of goblin character John Goblikon, and urges listeners to vote.
 
00:16 Shane Gillis SNL Fallout
01:42 Russell Brand Trial Update
04:02 BBC Sitcom Controversy
04:41 Jimmy Carr Comedy In Schools
05:29 Netflix SCTV Documentary
06:19 Friday Comedy Stock Market
07:59 Weekend Show Notes
08:32 Jonathan Kite Halloween Bit
10:08 John Goblikon Origin Story
11:19 Final Thoughts Vote Reminder

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