Johnny Mac discusses the controversy surrounding Olivia Munn's comments about children's program Miss Rachel, which led to violent threats against her family. John Mulaney and Miss Rachel respond to the situation. The pod also touches on late-night Emmy nominations and the low number of submissions, noting appearances by David Letterman on CBS Sunday Morning and Conan O'Brien's surprise bus ride in Cambridge. Additionally, it highlights the release of comedian Ska Koska's second standup special 'Father' on Hulu, and celebrates Colin Jost's honorary doctorate from the College of Staten Island. Finally, it previews the Great American Comedy Festival in Nebraska and thoughts from comedian Mike Epps about his love for the Indiana Pacers.


00:20 Olivia Munn Controversy, John Mulaney responds
02:43 Late Night Comedy Highlights
03:25 IndyCar and Emmy Nominations
05:59 Ska Koska's New Standup Special
08:04 Colin Jost's Honorary Degree
09:07 Conan O'Brien's Bus Ride
10:07 Mike Epps on the Pacers
 
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Johnny Mac covers a wide array of comedy news including Tim Dillon's thoughts on Long Island's culinary contributions, Iliza Shlesinger's PR campaign for an Emmy nomination, and Jamie Foxx's upcoming tour blending comedy with gospel choirs. John also discusses Marx Maron's reflections on the impact of podcasting, and Bert Kreischer's controversial opinion on Ohio being America's best state. Additionally, he highlights various comedians' projects and achievements, including Jacob Samuel's new album and Nina Yankovic's college graduation.
 
00:40 Tim Dillon's Culinary Opinions
01:35 Long Island: A Place of Comfort?
02:08 Tim Dillon's Media Presence
03:33 Marc Maron's Reflections on Podcasting
05:33 Iliza Shlesinger's Emmy Campaign
07:00 Jamie Foxx's Comedy and Church Tour
07:33 Bert Kreischer's Love for Ohio
08:32 Great American Comedy Festival
09:19 Stephen Colbert's Book Club
10:00 Jacob Samuel's Comedy Journey
11:42 Weird Al's Daughter Graduates
12:05 Conclusion and Show Promotion

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Johnny Mac covers the latest in comedy news, including Conan O'Brien's return to NBC's Late Night with Seth Meyers. Johnny also discusses potential cast changes at SNL and Jamie Foxx's emotional speech at the BET Awards. Kevin Hart's hosting highlights are recapped, along with new TV show updates, such as Jim Jeffries' 'The Snake' and Patton Oswalt's controversial casting in Star Trek: Strange New Worlds.  

00:00 Introduction and Conan O'Brien's Return
00:35 Just for Laughs Montreal Festival Lineup
01:58 SNL Cast Changes and Speculations
02:43 Jamie Foxx's Emotional BET Awards Speech
03:12 Kevin Hart's BET Awards Highlights
04:10 Late Night Shows and Social Commentary
05:12 Jim Jefferies' New Show 'The Snake'
06:19 Patton Oswalt in Star Trek: Strange New Worlds
07:44 Caleb Hearon's Upcoming HBO Special
08:15 Conclusion and Show Promotion

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Johnny Mac delivers the latest updates in comedy news, beginning with Billboard's midyear report on the top touring comedians from October 2024 to March 2025, featuring notable earnings and ticket sales for Jeff Dunham, Joe oy, Gabriel Iglesias, Kevin Hart, and Sebastian Maniscalco. Mack then covers anecdotes from Shane Gillis talking about his experience at the Masters and his appearance on Joe Rogan's podcast. Other segments include a discussion on Shane Gillis’s show 'Tires,' insights from James Austin Johnson on SNL, and legal troubles facing Brazilian comedian Leo Linz for offensive jokes. The episode concludes with commentary on NBA finals viewership and updates on John Mulaney’s family life.

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Johnny Mac discusses the return of Dave Chappelle's summer shows and a conversation between Chappelle and Mo Amer about their experiences and challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic and the recent Writers Guild strike. The episode also covers Theo Von's comments on Palestine, John Mulaney's uncertain future with Netflix, and insights on the late-night show circuit, including Seth Meyers and Brett Goldstein's anecdotes. The episode concludes with a story about Jeff Garlin walking out on a comedy dinner perhaps due to a payment dispute.

00:00  Dave Chappelle's Summer Shows
00:23 Mo Amer and Dave Chappelle's Conversation
02:14 Theo Von's Take on Palestine
02:58 John Mulaney's Netflix Show Speculations
06:07 Seth Meyers on Hosting Late Night
08:10 Brett Goldstein's Journey to Ted Lasso
11:05 Jeff Garland's Comedy Dinner Walkout

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Johnny Mac discusses Tim Dlloni's humorous critique of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry on Fox News Digital. Seth Meyers reflects on his experience writing for SNL's 50th anniversary special. The segment also features a scathing review of Rob Schneider's 'You Can Do It' tour by the Dallas Observer, exploring Schneider's shift towards conservative comedy. Additionally, there's a fluff piece from Variety on Rob McElhenney and Kaitlin Olson’s Hollywood success, and Screen Rant's anticipation for Adam Sandler's potential comedy comeback with 'Happy Gilmore 2.'

00:00 Tim Dillon on Meghan Markle  
01:05 Seth Meyers Reflects on SNL's 50th Anniversary
02:51 Rob Schneider's Controversial Comedy Tour
04:40 Rob McElhenney and Kaitlin Olson's Success Story
08:52 Adam Sandler's Comedy Career Review


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Johnny Mac dives into a fascinating interview with Conan O'Brien about his travel packing tips, recommending versatile clothes and practical necessities. The episode also includes stand-up comedy insights from John Mulaney, Iliza Shlesinger, and Mark Watson, and touches on a controversial joke by Paul Foot about diabetes. Additionally, it highlights the BBC's new comedy lineup and discusses the impact of AI on the comedy industry. 

00:00 Conan O'Brien's Travel Tips
00:51 Conan's Packing Essentials
02:19 Conan's Travel Toiletries and Tips
03:18 John Mulaney  
03:43 Iliza Shlesinger's Comedy Advice

04:19 International Comedy and Mark Watson's Show
06:16 Controversial Comedy and Paul Foot's Diabetes Joke
07:33 Comedy Awards and Industry Critiques
08:40 AI's Influence on Comedy
09:34 Conclusion and Subscription Information

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Johnny Mac covers Kevin Hart's new Hulu series 'LOL Live' featuring 30-minute sets from various comedians, including a posthumous performance by Ken Flores. Then, there's a focus on Ian Karmel's significant weight loss and personal struggles as detailed in a GQ profile. Other topics include Andrew Schutz's views on cancel culture, Joe List's new special 'Small Ball,' and Iliza Shlesinger's career evolution. The episode also touches on David Cross's new climate crisis video, Hari Kondabolu's thoughts on 'selling out,' and the return of 'Beetlejuice: The Musical' to Broadway. Lastly, Mike Birbiglia discusses his avoidance of political humor and trust in specific critics.

00:00 Introduction and Kevin Hart's New Venture
01:06 Ian Karmel's Weight Loss Journey
02:44 Andrew Schulz on Cancel Culture
03:16 Joe List's New Special
03:49 Iliza Shlesinger's Standup Evolution
04:53 Hari Kondabolu on Selling Out
06:17 Beetlejuice Musical Returns
07:28 David Cross on Climate Crisis
08:18 Mike Birbiglia on Avoiding Politics
09:18 Conclusion and Subscription Info

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Johnny Mac delivers the latest in comedy news, highlighting season two of Shane Gillis’s 'Tires' on Netflix and Adam Sandler's 'Happy Gilmore 2' trailer. He discusses the lineup for the Just For Laughs festival in Montreal, Robert Smigel's new podcast, and Conan O’Brien's reaction to 'Hacks'. The show also covers a controversial lawsuit against Helium Comedy Club, Seth Meyers' future in late-night TV, and Josh Goleman's upcoming comedy special. Additionally, a charity comedy night in Chicago is promoted, supporting children and families.

00:00 Introduction and Shane Gillis's New Season
00:40 Adam Sandler's Happy Gilmore 2 Announcement
02:12 Just for Laughs Festival Updates
02:57 Rick Mercer's Standup Tour and Mike Birbiglia's Fame
04:21 Robert Smigel's New Podcast and Conan O'Brien's PTSD
07:41 Canadian Spinoff of The Price Is Right
08:48 NBA Commentary and Comedy Influences
10:29 Seth Meyers on Late Night and Josh Goleman's New Material
12:41 Standup for Kids Comedy Night in Chicago

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Johnny Mac discusses Marc Maron's announcement that his long-running podcast 'WTF with Marc Maron' will end this fall after 16 years and 1600 episodes. Maron and producer Brendan McDonald made the mutual decision to wrap up the show. Highlights from Maron's interview with John Mulaney are shared, alongside discussions on the evolution of podcasting, including some standout moments from other popular podcasts like Joe Rogan's talk with Jimmy Carr and Mike Birbiglia's insights on Netflix deals. Ricky Gervais' Hollywood Walk of Fame star and Jimmy Fallon's obsession with SNL are also covered.
 
00:15 WTF Podcast Ending
02:47 Reflections on Podcasting's Evolution
04:19 John Mulaney's Insights and Future Plans
06:15 Jimmy Carr and Joe Rogan's Comedy Talk
08:18 Jimmy Fallon on SNL and Career Highs and Lows
11:22 Ricky Gervais' Hollywood Walk of Fame


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