Daily Comedy News with Johnny Mac

DCN Live from High Point: Robby Hoffman Vinyl, Nate Bargatze “Controversy,” Shane Gillis, Kelsey Cook & Stavros

Filmed from High Point State Park in New Jersey after a 2.18-mile uphill hike,Johhny Mac  runs through comedy news and recommendations: Robby Hoffman is releasing her album “Wake Up” on vinyl tomorrow via Secretly Canadian (also available digitally, with a limited run of signed vinyl), joking it’s the only way her record-collecting mother will hear it. He riffs on a Daily Beast “controversial comedian” label for Nate Bargatze, recommends Shane Gillis’ “Tires” and notes a new “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia” episode, and mentions a viral clip of Gillis swapping a Dos Equis for a Bud Light on camera. He highlights Kelsey Cook’s new Netflix special and her upcoming wedding to Chad Daniels, and previews covering Stavros Halkias’ comments about the Riyadh Comedy Festival and Chappelle on Wednesday’s audio podcast. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac--4522158/support.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.comDaily 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 For Uninterrupted Listening, use the Apple Podcast App and click the banner that says Uninterrupted Listening.  $4.99/month John's Substack about media is free. 

Joe Rogan and Shane Gillis and Nate Bargatze PLUS Stavros Halkias shades bro podcasters over politics

Johnny Mac recaps Daily Comedy News, starting with The Daily Beast’s reaction to a Joe Rogan episode featuring Shane Gillis, Ari Shaffir, and Mark Normand discussing attending a Trump White House/UFC-related event, VIP-room photos involving Nate Bargatze, and a past Trump photo. The episode also includes the group’s talk about communism versus policies like free healthcare and education, and Rogan’s criticism of Trump-related crypto corruption and business dealings. On Popcast, Stavros Halkias says comedians have had “dumb” political opinions, resents being pushed into politics, and argues podcasters either naively or cynically platformed politicians; he also criticizes A-list comics chasing wealth and arena fame. Mike Birbiglia cancels some John Mulaney tour dates for an unnamed “dream project.” Kelsey Cook’s self-financed special “Happy Hour” lands on Netflix, and Rory Scovel discusses Netflix vs YouTube, leaving LA for Colorado, the changing comedy landscape, and merch-for-charity. Late-night ratings are noted, with Fallon leading; Rhys Darby’s “25 Years” debuts, and SCTV arrives on Netflix September 1. 00:16 Daily Beast vs Bargatze00:41 Rogan White House Clip01:29 Communism and Healthcare Bit02:28 Rogan on Trump Crypto03:04 Stavros on Political Comics04:56 Fame and Adversity Debate05:32 Birbiglia Cancels Dates06:33 Kelsey Cook Netflix Deal07:38 Rory Scovel Special Talk10:36 Vulture Review Spoilers11:10 Late Night Ratings Recap12:54 More Comedy Releases13:17 Poolside YouTube Updates Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac--4522158/support.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.comDaily 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 For Uninterrupted Listening, use the Apple Podcast App and click the banner that says Uninterrupted Listening.  $4.99/month John's Substack about media is free. 

DCN Live: Christina P Joins a Dating Show?! Nate Bargatze Breaks the Record

John reacts negatively to James Austin Johnson’s trailer for his special “Hell Yeah,” out August 31, noting the trailer’s premise and that it shows him performing at venues including the Den Theatre in Chicago, Cobb’s in San Francisco, and Zanies in Nashville. Comedy Dynamics also announces Dan Ahdoot’s special “Yes I Am Falafel Phil,” available on Prime and Apple TV, covering topics like post-breakup fitness, foodie culture, dating, family, and his Disney Channel role as Falafel Phil. The host comments on Christina P. hosting a Comedy Mothership Comedy Dating Show where comedians “shoot their shot” with her, and mentions Amy Schumer’s upcoming movie “Best Divorce Ever” about an amicable divorce. Nate Bargatze sets a Guinness World Record for most tickets sold on a stand-up tour, surpassing Jeff Dunham. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac--4522158/support.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.comDaily 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 For Uninterrupted Listening, use the Apple Podcast App and click the banner that says Uninterrupted Listening.  $4.99/month John's Substack about media is free. 

Tom Segura Speaks on Christina P Divorce + Letterman to interview Kimmel

Johnny Mac covers Tom Segura discussing his divorce from Christina P on his podcast, saying they’ve recorded separately for months, are non-combative, talk daily, and are focused on their children, while calling the public nature of it awful. He previews season seven of David Letterman’s My Next Guest Needs No Introduction with guests including Matt Damon, Julia Roberts, Jimmy Kimmel, and rock climber Alex Honnold. Jay Leno backs “Leno’s Law 2.0” to expand smog exemptions for older collector cars and says he’d likely avoid Trump jokes if hosting The Tonight Show. Joe Rogan comments on a report about the president switching planes. Jon Lovitz recounts Adam Sandler casting him as perverts. Other items: Last One Laughing Halloween (Oct 30), Jimmy Carr’s book On Jokes, Wayne Federman’s updated stand-up history, Lucy Davis’s stage four breast cancer, Tiffany Haddish’s plea deal, upcoming specials/albums, SNL UK season two date, BBC Celebrity Traitors cast, and comedians Charlie Berens and Ben Bankes on activism and content. 00:12 Tom Segura Divorce Update02:48 Letterman Season Seven Guests03:26 Jay Leno Smog Law Push04:35 Leno on Skipping Trump05:18 Joe Rogan Plane Story06:08 Jon Lovitz on Sandler Roles06:54 Last One Laughing Halloween07:20 Jimmy Carr Comedy Book08:35 Wayne Federman Stand Up History09:40 Lucy Davis Health Update10:33 Quick Comedy Headlines11:15 SNL UK and Celebrity Traitors12:05 Charlie Berens vs Data Centers12:40 Ben Bankes on Viral Jokes13:12 Wrap Up and Sign OffBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac--4522158/support.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.comDaily 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 For Uninterrupted Listening, use the Apple Podcast App and click the banner that says Uninterrupted Listening.  $4.99/month John's Substack about media is free. 

Rory Scovel Talks Politics in New Special; Netflix’s 2026-2027 Comedy Slate, Mike Epps Fest, and More

Johnny Mac reviews What’s on Netflix’s guide to Netflix comedy series returning in 2026–2027 and beyond, highlighting projects including A Hundred Percent (single-camera ensemble about the “thought leader industrial complex”), adult animated series Dad’s House, Ding, Dealies, Living the Dream, Scooby-Doo Origins (live-action), and an untitled Hannah Berner and Paige DeSorbo relationship comedy. He notes rumored upcoming stand-up releases listed on Wikipedia: Kelsey Cook’s Happy Hour (Aug. 18) and Stamped Town (Aug. 25), plus specials in development from Bert Kreischer, Gabe, Leanne Morgan, Nate Bargatze, and Nimesh Patel. He summarizes The Hollywood Reporter interview with Rory Scovel about his new special, editing, and navigating political identity and audience reactions. Other items include the third annual Mike Epps festival in Indianapolis (Aug. 28–30), Veronica Słowikowska starring in Stephanie: Bride to Be with Amy Sedaris and Michael Imperioli, and runner Tan Hudson seeking a half-marathon record dressed as a microphone.00:00 Netflix Comedy Slate Preview00:33 New Series A Hundred Percent01:12 Animated Overload Reactions02:21 Scooby Doo Live Action Groan02:51 NYC Duo Comedy and Standup Dates03:51 Rory Scovel Special Buzz04:46 Politics and Crowd Reactions06:46 Integrity and Manosphere Money07:22 Festival and New Movie Casting08:43 World Record Microphone Run09:35 Wrap Up and Sign OffBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac--4522158/support.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.comDaily 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 For Uninterrupted Listening, use the Apple Podcast App and click the banner that says Uninterrupted Listening.  $4.99/month John's Substack about media is free.