In today's episode of Daily Comedy News, Johnny Mac discusses his second tier of comedy specials for 2024. The episode covers 14 more notable specials, including works by Seth Meyers, Tom Papa, Ellen DeGeneres, Greg Fitzsimmons, Katt Williams, Hannah Gadsby, Conor O'Malley, Adam Ray, Brian Simpson, Tig Notaro, Taylor Tomlinson, Rachel Feinstein, Joe Rogan, and Adam Sandler. Mac provides his critique and ranking process, invites discussion in the Facebook group, and notes some specials he hasn't yet seen.

00:00 Recap of Top Comedy Specials (see yesterday)
00:34 14 More Good Specials: How I Rank Them
01:21 Detailed Reviews of Tier 2 Specials
04:14 Break and More Tier 2 Specials
 
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The top special is 'The Roast of Tom Brady,' followed by Dave Attell's 'Hot Cross Buns', Triumph the Insult Comic Dog's 'You Lucky Bastards', and more. 

01:21 Top Comedy Special of 2024: The Roast of Tom Brady
01:54 Dave Attell's Hot Cross Buns and Other Top Specials
02:33 Ronny Chieng and More Top Comedy Specials
04:59 Comedy Specials Ranked 11 to 16
06:17 Honorable Mentions and Upcoming Specials
 
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Inside the Stand-Up World's Minds: Interviews with Comedy's Best
In today's episode, Johnny Mac discusses an insightful interview with comedian Anthony Jeselnik about his stage persona, his approach to storytelling in stand-up, and why he prefers not having an origin story for his character. The episode also features excerpts from Sheng Wang on his upbringing and career, Jim Gaffigan's experiences touring with Jerry Seinfeld, Jay Leno and Adam Carolla's thoughts on the evolution of stand-up comedy, and Brandy Denise's journey into comedy and career aspirations. Johnny also provides his personal take on Adam Sandler's comedy and dramatic roles.
 
00:13 Anthony Jeselnik's Villainous Persona
01:21 Jeselnik on Personal Life and Comedy
03:12 Sheng Wang's Background and Comedy Journey
04:11 Jim Gaffigan on Touring with Seinfeld
04:30 Jay Leno and Adam Carolla on Comedy's Evolution
06:52 Brandi Denise's Path to Comedy

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Johnny Mac delves into the caloric controversies surrounding the Jimmy Fallon Candy Cane Brownie from Crumble Cookie, deemed a high-calorie treat for the holiday season. He highlights reactions from food critics and TikTokers. Johnny also shares comedic insights, including Jim Breuer's memorable SNL moments and camaraderie with Dave Chappelle on 'Half Baked.' He discusses Netflix's Christmas football lineup and Bert Kreischer's role as a tailgate correspondent. Additionally, Johnny reports on Gary Delaney's most stolen joke and features up-and-coming comedians Brennan Lee Mulligan and Malik Elassal. The episode wraps up with a look at the comedy opinions and personal anecdotes from these comedians. Merry Christmas and enjoy your daily dose of comedy news!
00:00 Introduction and Holiday Greetings
00:13 Crumble Cookie's Caloric Controversy
01:29 Nutritional Breakdown of the Brownie
02:37 Christmas Day Football and Netflix
03:20 Jim Brewer's SNL Memories
05:46 Gary Delaney's Stolen Joke
06:15 Comedians to Watch and Their Opinions
07:52 Conclusion and Holiday Wishes


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In this episode, Johnny Mac delivers daily comedy news, highlighting Nate Bargatze's latest Netflix special, where Nate humorously discusses family life and school career days. The episode also covers Nate's personal insights from his Wall Street Journal piece and his journey in comedy, entertaining commentary from Dane Cook about his return to films and voiceover work, and Leanne Morgan's touring experiences. The show wraps up with a fun segment on holiday movie favorites and a celebrity Uber fantasy lineup featuring Johnny’s 'Mac Pack'.

00:00 Introduction and Daily Comedy News
00:16 Nate Bargatze's New Netflix Special
01:40 Nate's Personal Stories and Career Journey
03:41 Dane Cook on Movies and Voiceover Work
04:48 Leanne Morgan on Touring Life
06:00 Caleb's Favorite Holiday Movie and Celebrity Uber
07:05 The Mac Pack takes an Uber

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Johnny Mac discusses Jay Leno and Adam Carolla's insights on the commitment of comedians, Adam Sandler's surprising basketball skills, Tom Papa's comparisons of comedy and cooking, Leanne Morgan's advice for comedians to stay authentic, Roz Hernandez's humor journeys, and a quirky analysis of Jerry Seinfeld's neat freak tendencies. Tune in for a blend of comedy insights, industry anecdotes, and personal stories from renowned comedians.
 
00:32 Jay Leno and Adam Carolla on Comedy
03:00 Adam Sandler's Basketball Skills
05:15 Tom Papa's Podcast and Comedy Insights
06:24 Leanne Morgan's Comedy Journey
07:25 Roz Hernandez's Comedy Antics
08:16 Comedy Advice and Seinfeld Observations
09:44  Holiday Plans for the podcast? NORMAL!!!

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In today's episode of Daily Comedy News, host Johnny Mac discusses John Mulaney's interview with GQ about his focus and drive in stand-up comedy. The show also highlights insights and anecdotes from several comedians including Seth Meyers on Mulaney’s comedic style, Jim Jefferies on global comedy success, Anthony Jeselnik on acting and his evolving hairstyle, Preacher Lawson's tips for aspiring comedians, Sarah Silverman's views on cancel culture and growth, and Gianmarco Cerezi's memorable career moments. The episode wraps up with a humorous and challenging story about Ceresi’s corporate gig. Listeners are encouraged to share the podcast and explore the ad-free version.

00:00 John Mulaney's Journey
01:07 Jim Jefferies on Breaking into America
02:05 Anthony Jeselnik on Acting and Comedy
03:36 Preacher Lawson's Comedy Tips
05:08 Sarah Silverman on Cancel Culture
05:35 Gianmarco Soresi's Career Highlight and Worst Show

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Johnny Mac highlights interviews and stories from popular comedians. John Mulaney recounts his rise from the alt comedy scene to mainstream success, Eliza Schlesinger discusses the challenges female comedians face, and Leanne Morgan shares how humor helps her stay positive. Phil Wang talks about the evolution of his comedy, and Vic Michalis reflects on experiences and lessons from the comedy world. Additionally, details about the upcoming Comedy Fantasy Camp hosted by Jay Leno and Adam Carolla are shared.
00:00 John Mulaney's Early Comedy Days
01:08 Iliza Schlesinger on Balancing Humor and Public Opinion
02:03 Leanne Morgan's Positive Attitude and Humor
04:06 Phil Wang on Comedy and Identity
05:15 Vic Michalis and the Changing Landscape of Comedy
06:58 Jay Leno and Adam Carolla's Comedy Fantasy Camp

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In this episode of Johnny Mac's daily comedy news, Matt Rife's unexpected baptism story, Nikki Glaser;s preparation for hosting the Golden Globes and David Letterman opens up about his post-retirement life and meditation practices. Additionally, there's coverage of upcoming comedy specials from Kevin Hart and Ian Lara, a new season for Vince Vaughn's 'Bad Monkey,' and Ilana Glazer's latest stand-up special on Hulu.

The episode ends with Johnny Mac's critical take on the 'Yellowstone' series finale.

00:00 Matt Rife's Baptism
01:09 Nikki Glaser Prepares for the Golden Globes
03:13 David Letterman's Meditation and Retirement Insights
06:10 Ronny Chieng on Comedy and Extremism
07:00 Ilana Glazer's New Stand-Up Special
09:23 Upcoming Comedy Specials and Projects
10:24 Kyle Bergstresser's Comedy Style
13:20 Kung Pao Kosher Comedy and Other Events
15:15 Yellowstone Finale Discussion

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Man I hope you like Nate Bargatze.

Johnny Mac reviews Ronny Chieng's comedy special, praising Ronny's storytelling and authenticity. He discusses Nate Bargatze's promotional blitz for his new Netflix special and Christmas show on CBS, sharing highlights from recent profiles in major publications. The episode touches on Nate's clean comedy style, his rise in the industry, and his ambitions. Additionally, Johnny previews upcoming episodes, including year-end rankings and pre-taped segments. Special mention is made of Rose Matafeo's new special and recent news about comedian Chris McCausland and Martin Crofts.

00:00 Ronny Chieng's Special Review
00:21 Year-End Rankings
02:14 Nate Bargatze's Media Blitz
04:25 Nate's Comedy Style and Career Journey
06:32 Nate's Philosophy and Future Plans
12:20 Rose Matafeo's Comedy Journey
13:51 UK Comedy News: Triumphs and Tragedies
14:38 Upcoming Comedy Specials and Events
15:37 Holiday Programming Plans

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