Daily Comedy News with Johnny Mac

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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