Daily Comedy News with Johnny Mac

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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Johnny Mac covers a bizarre Saturday Night Live collaboration with Sesame Street, then notes Bill Hader voices the Cat in the Hat in a new animated film (in theaters Nov. 6) and says the high-energy voice work is exhausting and unlike his 2014 SNL version, with no inspiration from Mike Myers’ take. Former SNL cast member Chloe Troast discusses on the But Also podcast why she felt relief after being fired following one season, citing behind-the-scenes comments that created dread and anxiety, while also saying coworkers later supported her; she has since appeared in projects including Tina Fey’s The Four Seasons. Larry the Cable Guy says Fox News and others took his MeatEater podcast remarks out of context. Mac questions why few upcoming stand-up specials are dated across platforms, mentions Ali G: Who Is I? is already on Prime after weak box office, reports Eric Idle canceled an Australia/New Zealand tour on doctors’ advice, urges voting, shares a Will Ferrell Madison stop story, and highlights Chloe Radcliffe’s Comedy Central billboard campaign aimed at old crushes.

00:00 Elmo Meets SNL
01:08 Bill Hader Cat in Hat
01:57 Chloe Troast Fired From SNL
03:28 Larry the Cable Guy Context
05:04 Where Are Comedy Specials
07:23 Ali G Movie Streaming Fast
07:54 Eric Idle Cancels Tour
08:53 Vote Reminder And Coffee Rant
09:37 Will Ferrell USC Story
10:54 Chloe Radcliffe Billboard Promo
12:12 Wrap Up And Sign Off

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Shane Gillis stars with Danny McBride in a four-minute commercial for a prediction market site, with a shorter cut airing during the World Series, and McBride says it reunited him with Deep Roy. The President posts a 1,318-word Truth Social attack on Bill Maher, calling him a “complete and total loser,” accusing him of low ratings, drunkenness, lying, and using a “laughter machine,” after Maher joked about Trump’s comments and approval. Larry the Cable Guy says DirecTV missed an endorsement opportunity and criticizes corporate hypocrisy. Josh Johnson comments on Kelly Clarkson’s “Pretty Woman” store dispute. Michael Che discusses editing his special to about 55 minutes. The episode also notes Chloe Radcliffe’s debut hour on Comedy Central YouTube, SNL UK’s Markle jokes and low TV ratings but strong YouTube views, a vegan-focused film featuring Nikki Glaser, and Time Out’s spotlight on comedian Kurtis Conner.
 
00:12 Shane Gillis Ad Spot
01:11 Trump Slams Bill Maher
03:37 Larry Cable Guy Rant
04:34 Kelly Clarkson Store Drama
05:36 Michael Che Special Length
06:08 Midterm Voting Reminder
06:39 Comedy Central New Special
07:16 Host Personal Aside
07:32 SNL UK Markle Joke
08:30 SNL UK Behind Scenes
09:31 Vegan Film With Nikki
10:07 Comedian Kurtis Curtis
10:43 Wrap Up And Subscribe

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Johnny Mac covers comedy news including Matt Friend joining Amazon Prime’s Thursday Night Football and shares audio of Friend’s jokes and impressions. He reports John Mulaney will host Saturday Night Live on November 14 for a seventh time with Phoebe Bridgers as musical guest, and notes Mulaney and Shane Gillis appear in the upcoming Amazon Prime Video film Madden (out November 18) starring Nicolas Cage, with roles for Christian Bale and Kathryn Hahn. The Dane Cook story is moving to Netflix. Mac discusses social backlash to a Jimmy Carr clip about Lindsay Clancy and postpartum mental illness. He highlights Zainab Johnson’s Netflix special Toxically Optimistic, mentions Jim Gaffigan’s Alfred E. Smith Awards set, reviews debate over Maria Bamford as Minnesota’s greatest comic, and runs through Vulture’s recommended recent comedy specials. He urges listeners to vote in upcoming midterms and spotlights comedian Felicia Folkes.
 
00:15 Matt Friend Joins TNF
01:04 Trump Impression Highlights
02:09 Mulaney Hosts SNL Again
03:34 Jimmy Carr Controversy
05:01 Zainab Johnson Special
05:37 Jim Gaffigan At Al Smith
06:52 Maria Bamford Debate
08:37 Vulture Special Picks
13:22 Voting Reminder
13:48 Comedian To Watch Felicia
14:45 Wrap Up And Goodbye

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Katt Williams on Steve Harvey, New Specials, and BBC Weighs Complaint Over Rape Joke
Johnny Mac highlights a Hollywood Reporter profile of Katt Williams, focusing on his reluctance to attack Steve Harvey despite the massive attention from his 2024 Club Shay Shay interview, which he defends as telling uncomfortable truths. He previews Ron Funches’ new special on 800 Pound Gorilla (Nov. 2) and YouTube (Dec. 1), and Jordan Klepper’s new Daily Show field special in MAGA country. Matt Friend is added to Thursday Night Football postgame coverage, with a callback to Nikki Glaser’s 2024 appearance. Maria Bamford discusses her “messy” openness, rejecting Conan O’Brien’s “lobster without a shell” description, and recounts childhood intrusive thoughts eased by performing. Other items include Jeremy Culhane’s Laughing Cow campaign, Alfred Robles’ career and caregiving, BBC reviewing concerns about Vittorio Angeloni’s rape joke, and a reminder to vote and early vote.
 
00:12 Katt Williams Profile Highlights
01:37 Ron Funches New Special
02:07 Jordan Klepper Field Special
02:32 Matt Friend Joins TNF
04:13 Maria Bamford Opens Up
05:36 Laughing Cow Comedy Campaign
07:32 Listener Shoutout Richard
08:19 Alfred Robles LA Times Chat
10:54 Clean Comedy And Cursing
11:30 BBC Addresses Rape Joke
13:19 Russell Brand Trial Avoided
13:47 Vote Reminder And Sign Off

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