Johnny Mac delves into Variety's list of the 100 greatest comedy movies ever made. Without prior judgment, Johnny provides his reactions to the first half of the list, starting from number 100 through number 50. Some highlights and notable entries include 'Wayne's World' at 99, 'Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy' at 88, 'Airplane!' at 62, and 'The Waterboy' at 50.  


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Johnny Mac delivers the latest in comedy news, covering Dave Chappelle's fleeting buzz, Jimmy Kimmel's quirky Christmas message, and Bowen Yang's exit from SNL. The script highlights Amy Schumer's reflections on friendship post-October 7th, Gabe Iglesias' benefit show, and a funny campaign where Stavros Halas disdainfully plays a mob Santa for Patreon. Also discussed are rising conservative jokes in late-night, Toby Morton's satirical domain purchases, and grievances against comedians performing at the Riyadh Comedy Festival. Kevin Hart’s new poker show, T.I.'s upcoming special, and Jon Stewart’s participation in the Broadway play 'All Out' are highlighted, among other comedy events and reflections.

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Johnny Mac's 'Daily Comedy News' dives into Billboard's top 10 comedy tours of 2025, highlighting the achievements of comedians like Nate Brize, Kevin Hart, Nikki Glaser, and more. Nikki Glaser earns a spot as the only woman in the top 10, while Weird Al Yankovic and Matt Rife also make notable appearances. The episode also includes a playful segment about Bert Kreischer's supposed parking habits, a profile on Marc Maron's reflective thoughts on aging, and mentions of Jimmy Carr's commitment to comedy and Chloe Fineman's quirky hotel partnerships. There's a humorous retelling of a WGA meeting anecdote by John Mulaney and Robbie Hoffman, and a mention of the 'Everybody Loves Raymond' reunion special. Finally, comedian Connor Wood shares his travel essentials.

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Johnny Mac discusses Dave Chappelle's unexpected Netflix special, giving it a strong review and comparing it to other top comedy specials of the year. He reflects on Chappelle's performance and the unusual release strategy.

The episode also covers Bowen Yang's emotional departure from Saturday Night Live and speculates on his future career moves. Additionally, there's a brief mention of a physical altercation at Conan O'Brien's holiday party, and a review of Kumail Nanjiani's special, which Johnny finds prety good, but is suspect of some reviews oout there.

00:20 Dave Chappelle's Surprise Special
00:42 Review of Dave Chappelle's Special
03:14 Spoilers and Highlights of Dave Chappelle's special

07:51 Bowen Yang's SNL Farewell
10:19 Conan O'Brien's shockingly sad Holiday Party Incident
11:23 Quick Kumail Nanjiani Special Review
12:25 Closing Remarks and Recommendations

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In this episode of 'Daily Comedy News 2025 Unwrapped,' Johnny Mac humorously reviews the most mentioned comedians and comedy trends of the year. The AI-generated data reveals Bill Burr as the most mentioned comedian with 135 mentions, followed by John Mulaney and Shane Gillis. SNL dominated the discussion of shows with 227 mentions. According to the data, podcasts were the most frequently mentioned topic in comedy, highlighting their significance in the industry. The show wraps up with key takeaways such as the lasting impact of SNL, the rise of podcasts, and the influence of controversial figures like Trump and Jay Leno.

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Johnny Mac delivers the latest in comedy news, covering the tearful revelations at Rob Reiner's memorial, Amy Schumer's looming divorce with Chris Fisher, Bowen Yang's sudden departure from SNL, and Pete Davidson welcoming a baby girl. Also, Tom Cruise teases his upcoming comedy 'Digger,' while Jimmy Kimmel reflects on a challenging year. The episode wraps up discussing the state of HBO's comedy specials and a satirical look at upcoming comedy films.

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Bert Kriesicher's hosting gig on CBS's New Year's Eve Nashville Big Bash alongside Hardy and Halle Bailey. Tom Segura's new Netflix special, 'Teacher,' will be released on Christmas Eve. Additionally, Segura is opening a bakery in Austin. Kumail Nanjiani's comedy special 'Night Thoughts' debuts on Hulu amid confusion over his comedic persona shift. Amy Schumer's Instagram activity fuels more gossip about her divorce, while Robbie Hoffman discusses cancel culture and her new projects. Jimmy Fallon teases involvement in Survivor's 50th season.

The comedy stock market recommends buying stocks in Robbie Hoffman, Nikki Glaser, Tom Segura, and Pete Correale while selling Amy Schumer.

Pete Correale will headline the 2026 Aspen Laugh Festival, and comedian John Crist donates bikes to a Nashville toy store.

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Johnny Mac delivers daily comedy news, discussing a secret feud between Amy Schumer and Nikki Glaser, and Schumer’s controversial prenup jokes. Anthony Jeselnik talks about his break from podcasting, while Jerry Seinfeld and Sacha Baron Cohen express sorrow over a tragedy in Sydney. The podcast also covers Ralphie May's tribute clips, Diane Morgan's philanthropic efforts, Kumail Nanjiani's new comedy special and his recent pet loss, and Dave Chappelle's thoughts on cancel culture. 


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The holiday party at Conan O'Brien's house got dark. Rob Reiner's son, Nick, reportedly caused disturbances at the event, leading to a heated argument with his father. Later, Rob and his wife Michelle were tragically murdered, leaving Conan haunted by what he perceived as missed warning signs. Several Hollywood figures, including Bill Hader, expressed their sorrow and shock. Tributes from friends and collaborators, such as Billy Crystal and Harry Shearer, highlighted Reiner's legacy. Rob Schneider commented on presidential remarks about Reiner, advocating for less hostility. Reiner's final film release has been delayed as a mark of respect.

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Johnny Mac presents today's Daily Comedy News, highlighting Mark Normand seeming overly eager to impress Jerry Seinfeld, comedians' debated views on marriage, Amy Schumer's surprising Instagram divorce announcement, and her recent Brooklyn townhouse sale. Robbie Hoffman's impressive special, Jimmy Carr's contentious performance in Riyadh, and his views on freedom of speech are discussed. Anthony Jeselnik's upcoming literature-focused book club aims to engage men in reading, while Sarah Sherman talks about struggling to open for Adam Sandler in large arenas. The update also covers Howard Stern's renewed deal, potential AI use in SNL images, Leslie Jones' fiery remarks about Trump, and Wanda Sykes hiring practices celebrated at Variety's Power of Women LA Event.  

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