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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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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Heather McMahan’s Ryder Cup Backlash, New Comedy Specials & Comedians to Watch
Johnny Mac delivers daily comedy news, highlighting Heather McMahan’s Ryder Cup emcee incident that led to backlash, an apology to Rory McIlroy, and material for her Hulu special “By a Thread,” plus her long-running Pitbull drag bit that led to an appearance at a Guinness World Records concert event in London. He notes Kate Berlant’s HBO special “Parmesan,” Fortune Feimster discussing personal-life material, hateful comments, representation, and her role as Grand Marshal of the 2026 Palm Springs Pride Parade, and Margaret Cho’s Broadway debut as the Rocky Horror Show narrator starting November 3, replacing Rachel Dratch. The episode also mentions voting reminders, a Live One weekly show, New York Comedy Festival’s Creators to Watch lineup, a proposed Jimmy Fallon Tonight Show Lego set, Rob Beckett on why comedians thrive on Celebrity Traitors, and Time Out New York’s comedians to watch including Maddie Wiener.

00:02 Ryder Cup Backlash
01:37 Golf Culture Debate
02:07 Pitbull Drag Story
02:55 Kate Berlant Parmesan
03:29 Fortune Feimster Visibility
04:39 Margaret Cho Broadway
05:13 Sports Basement Break
05:43 Voting Reminder
06:07 Weekly Comedy Thing Plug
06:28 NY Comedy Festival Lineup
07:04 Lego Fallon Set Idea
08:02 Comedians on Traitors
08:41 Comedians to Watch List

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Johnny Mac covers Andrew Schulz discussing on Fox News being cast as Dan Hibiki in Street Fighter, joking the character is “all confidence, no ability.” He highlights Katt Williams’ memoir Nine Lives, No Wives, and Sixty-nine Concubines, where Williams says stories of perseverance and his prayer life shaped his path and he aimed for transparency while changing details. Jason Sudeikis talks on the Talk Easy podcast about whether Saturday Night Live could work post–Lorne Michaels, noting the weak 1980–1985 era, warning a successor may lack Michaels’ leverage, and suggesting Tina Fey or Seth Meyers. Ali Siddiq disputes claims he started comedy in prison and says honesty improved his storytelling. The NFL brings back celebrity cheerleaders, featuring Atsuko Okatsuka at a Rams game tied to her Hulu special Father. Mac urges early voting, discusses new Scrubs ratings and his Hulu viewing, notes Vulture’s pick Hasan Phills, and closes with a Tom McGovern “You Can Eat Anything” relationship bit.

00:00 Schulz Joins Street Fighter
00:45 Katt Williams Memoir Talk
01:44 Who Replaces Lorne
03:32 Ali Siddiq Sets Record Straight
04:50 Atsuko NFL Cheerleader Debut
06:29 Early Voting Reminder
06:46 Scrubs Revival Ratings
07:45 Vulture Spotlights Hasan
08:50 Tom McGovern Dinner Bit

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Kenan Thompson tells Axios Live he doesn’t know Shane Gillis as mean but would want a conversation if he returned, stressing balance between creative freedom and avoiding harmful words while noting Gillis controversy overshadowed newer cast member Grace and musical guest Rosalía. He notes Jon Stewart will remain on The Daily Show through the next presidential election (hosting Mondays) and highlights Michael Kosta’s segment about Trump repeatedly objectifying male candidates’ looks. New releases include Netflix’s Paralyzed by Hope: The Maria Bamford Story and a YouTube special from Alfred Robles executive produced by Gabriel Iglesias; Janelle James announces a Netflix special How Romantic (Nov. 10). Jay Leno says the late-night format is dead due to ad load and podcasting’s rise; Bert Kreischer talks burgers and steak. Mac urges voting, mentions Knicks-Celtics, and shares Tracy Morgan’s courtside comments. Comedy Stock Market: buy Jon Stewart, sell Theo Von and Sebastian Maniscalco. Culture Clash recommends alternatives to Gillis, including Julio Torres, Kate Berlant, Jaboukie Young-White, Chris Fleming, Ziwe, and Gus Haggerty; deep dives pause until January, with Is Late Night Dead returning Sunday.

00:15 Kenan on Shane Gillis
01:40 Jon Stewart Stays Put
02:16 Costa on Trump Crushes
04:08 Maria Bamford Doc Drops
04:29 Jay Leno on Late Night
05:38 Bert Kreischer Burger Talk
06:33 Janelle James Netflix Special
07:22 Vote Reminder and Coffee Rant
08:14 Knicks Game and Tracy Morgan
09:07 Comedy Stock Market Picks
10:30 New Specials and Comic Recs
11:53 No Deep Dives and Wrap Up

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Johnny Mac covers Jimmy Carr and Dana Carvey defending Shane Gillis’ joke controversy by emphasizing comedic intent, with David Spade noting SNL reactions depend on whether a bit kills or bombs. He reports Jon Stewart has signed a two-year deal to continue hosting The Daily Show once a week while remaining an executive producer. Podnews highlights Marc Maron’s resurfaced 2011 Norm Macdonald WTF episode in a “visualized” YouTube format. A harsh review of Theo Von’s new special “I’m Doing Fine” calls it rambling and unfunny compared to his podcast persona. Hannah Berner and Paige DeSorbo announce a 2027 Madison Square Garden live “Giggly Squad” recording, Berner appears in the 2026 SI Swimsuit Issue alongside Tiffany Haddish, and Amy Schumer discusses a Turks and Caicos trip and is cited as a top celebrity tipper. Other items include Carrot Top’s return set, a voting reminder, Netflix’s French-language Mike Ward special, the Funny is Female Comedy Festival, and a comedian-to-watch pick, Chris Higgins.

00:02 Shane Gillis Debate
00:49 Dana Carvey and Spade React
01:34 Jon Stewart Stays
02:13 Maron and Podcast Visuals
02:59 Theo Von Special Panned
04:33 Giggly Squad Hits MSG
05:30 Amy Schumer Wedding Crash
06:58 Celebrity Tippers and Carrot Top
08:08 Go Vote Reminder
08:30 Netflix Mike Ward Special
08:57 Funny Is Female Festival
09:50 Comedians to Watch

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Johnny Mac covers comedy news including criticism of Theo Von’s new special, highlighted by a Marc Maron bit imagining Hitler on Von’s podcast. Saturday Night Live UK takes shots at Shane Gillis during its Weekend Update segment, and James Austin Johnson appears as Donald Trump with Beetlejuice jokes. Jim Gaffigan appears on Fox Sports ahead of the Indiana–Ohio State game and headlines the 81st Al Smith Dinner with roast jokes about Trump, Mayor Eric Adams, and Chuck Schumer. The Simpsons gives Apu his first dialogue in a decade, now voiced by Sunil Malhotra, alongside comments from executive producer Matt Selman and context from Hari Kondabolu’s documentary and Hank Azaria’s apology. Also mentioned: Carrot Top returning to the stage, Time Out’s spotlight on Andrew Orrico, and Vulture’s profile of Tanasha “Just Nesh” Rice and her comedy advice.

00:00 Theo Von Backlash
00:57 SNL UK Roasts Gillis
01:40 James Austin Trump
01:57 Gaffigan Football Bit
02:44 Al Smith Dinner Roast
03:27 Apu Returns to Simpsons
05:50 Daft Monk Episode Plot
06:02 Carrot Top Update
06:24 Comics to Watch Lists
06:59 Just Nesh Spotlight
07:43 Comedy Goals Signoff

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Johnny Mac previews the Knicks’ title-defense opener and leads with Blake Griffin launching “The Stepback with Blake Griffin” on Amazon/YouTube, aiming for John Oliver–style sports topics without game analysis and with fewer network constraints, including an episode on TV rights. He notes new releases from Theo Von (“I’m Doing Fine” on Netflix) and Chris Hardwick (“The Middle Ages” on the 800 Pound Gorilla YouTube channel), and highlights a Vice/Vanity Fair profile of Michael Che discussing his approach to audience reactions, age on SNL, and avoiding online discourse. Other items include Jon Stewart drumming with his band Church and State before doing stand-up in Atlantic City, Matt Rife’s Elle “Thirst Trap” interview and his take that Jerry Seinfeld is overrated, Matt Friend’s style comments, Kurt Metzger’s mockumentary pilot “The Experts,” secret “Don’t Tell” shows in WWII huts, NY Comedy Festival announcements, and Seinfeld auctioning a rare Rolex Daytona tied to the 1968 24 Hours of Daytona.

00:00 Knicks Cold Open
00:13 Blake Griffin Late Night
01:47 Censorship and TV Rights
02:12 Theo Von New Special
03:27 Chris Hardwick Release
03:41 Michael Che on SNL
06:19 Jon Stewart Double Duty
07:14 Matt Rife Thirst Trap
09:03 Matt Friend Style Talk
10:16 Kurt Metzger Pilot
11:30 Secret Hut Comedy Shows
12:21 NY Comedy Festival Updates
12:58 Seinfeld Rolex Auction
14:45 Wrap Up Go Knicks

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AI-generated, scantily clad Instagram influencers are copying viral stand-up clips verbatim—stealing jokes and sometimes likenesses—to drive traffic to NSFW sites, citing Wired’s reporting on comics including Julia Jasunas, Mandy Martino, and George Brett Olsen; Adam Mosseri says banning AI content isn’t practical but Meta wants to drive traffic to original creators. Deadline and The Hollywood Reporter add comedian Natalie Cuomo’s account of repeated theft and feeling violated by AI replicas with her tattoos. The episode also previews Comic Relief’s return at Carnegie Hall hosted by John Oliver, notes Aziz Ansari’s upcoming Netflix special taping in New Jersey, shares SNL ratings and reactions to Shane Gillis from Kathy Griffin, Joe Rogan, and Michael Che, and includes updates on Carrot Top’s hospitalization and the National Comedy Center acquiring rare I Love Lucy production materials.

00:12 AI Influencers Steal Jokes
01:46 Meta Response and Fallout
02:51 More Comics Speak Out
04:03 Comic Relief Returns
04:32 Aziz Ansari New Special
05:02 Shane Gillis Ratings Debate
05:59 Rogan and Che Reactions
08:39 Che Internet Clapback
09:10 Host Updates and Scrubs
10:08 Carrot Top Health Update
10:27 I Love Lucy Archive Find

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Johnny Mac covers comedy news including Michael Che’s new special Shot in Minnesota and his explanation to MPR that it’s about frustration around what’s happening in Minnesota without joking about specific victims; Minneapolis comedian Comrade Tripp critiques “wink” references but notes Che supports local independent venues. Dane Cook tells Deadline how his brother’s betrayal affected him years later, pushed him to face it, and oddly didn’t destroy his trust, describing relief after his brother was gone. Ali Siddiq tells The Butler Collegian the internet has worsened comedy by blurring skill sets and elevating easy crowd work, then names comics he’d like to talk with and advises young comics not to skip steps. BET announces Nick Cannon at Night, a 10-week relationship-focused late-night show. Daniel Sloss discusses touring America with family and his career path. Atlanta comedian Mondale announces a special titled “$$$$$$” with a 12-hour “Call-a-thon” livestream ahead of its premiere and audio release.

00:02 Che Special Minnesota
00:32 Local Reaction and Support
01:04 Dane Cook on Betrayal
01:43 Healing After Fallout
02:22 Ali Siddiq on Internet Comedy
03:05 Crowd Work and Craft
03:39 Comedy Greats and Advice
04:16 Nick Cannon Late Night
04:54 Daniel Sloss US Tour
05:57 America Travel Perspective
06:32 Mondale Dollar Sign Special
07:22 Call-a-thon Chaos Details

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Sebastian Maniscalco spent seven years as a waiter at the Four Seasons in Beverly Hills while doing open mics at night. In 2025 he was the number three touring comedian in America. For most of that climb, the comedy world barely talked about him.

Johnny Mac explains who he is, how the act works, and how he built an arena career on slow-burn specials, Madison Square Garden, Scorsese and De Niro. Then the last twelve months: the Riyadh Comedy Festival, and the week some of the biggest names in comedy made videos addressed to him. What he said back, and why it landed on him the way it did.

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Johnny Mac discusses a viral clip from a Jerry Seinfeld show after a pro-Palestine heckle, questions whether the exchange was a setup, and is surprised mainstream media hasn’t covered it; he later flags how Seinfeld quotes could look bad out of context. He revisits skepticism about Theo Von’s Netflix trailer, citing negative comments and possible recycled material. Mac reviews Michael Che’s new Netflix special (not his favorite) and shares Che’s comments on taking two years to build it, tweaking material up to taping, not knowing some hosts, and disliking performing in sketches. He cites Chris Rock on context and “nerd bullies,” mentions Nate Bargatze on AI and building an “act,” and covers Dane Cook’s return to the New York Comedy Festival celebrating his MSG milestone and seeking collaborations. He plugs Linnet’s free beta podcast-creation tool, runs a “comedy stock market” (buy Norm Macdonald; sell Sebastian Maniscalco and Jerry Seinfeld; hold Shane Gillis), highlights Vulture’s Ethan Simmons-Patterson, and teases upcoming deep dives and his other podcast.

00:22 Seinfeld Heckler Fallout
01:37 Theo Von Trailer Doubts
02:21 Michael Che Special Talk
03:49 Che on SNL Sketches
04:25 Chris Rock on Context
05:29 Nate Bargatze on AI
07:11 Dane Cook Festival Return
08:23 LINNET Podcast Tool Ad
09:27 Comedy Stock Market Picks
11:25 Vulture Rising Comic

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Johnny Mac focuses on criticism of Shane Gillis’ SNL monologue amid public discussion of a Cornell 2024 sexual assault case, citing Vogue’s Emma Specter, Jessica Valenti’s comments, a Today Show segment with Jenna Bush Hager calling the language derogatory, and Cecily Strong’s Instagram response referencing Cornell and New York law. The show notes Bobby Bones’ deleted TikTok calling one line funny and his subsequent apology, plus Saturday Night Network host John Schneider’s apology for initially missing the “whores” remark. It then contrasts commentary from National Review, The Hollywood Reporter, and Newsweek on timing, audience fit, and proportion of reaction. The episode highlights Jack Asadorian Jr.’s YouTube special “Mexican Armenian,” reports UK prosecutors’ opening statements in Russell Brand’s trial (which he denies), and notes Palin canceled a book tour after breaking his hip.

00:00 Adult Content Warning
00:10 Vogue Critique Context
01:12 Today Show Reaction
03:21 Cecily Strong Responds
03:46 Bobby Bones Apology
05:48 SNN Podcast Reassessment
08:19 National Review Take
09:54 Hollywood Reporter Analysis
11:51 Newsweek Nuanced View
13:19 Break and New Special
13:24 Jack Asadorian Story
14:26 Russell Brand Trial Update

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