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  • Comedy News Today – Did Bill Burr Have the Worst Year in Comedy?

    Comedy News Today – Did Bill Burr Have the Worst Year in Comedy?
    2025/12/14
    From Riyadh to his worst special. did Bill Burr have the Worst Year In Comedy?

    Johnny Mac shares his reflections on the best and worst comedy events and standup specials of the year. He highlights Conan O'Brien's Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize for American Humor on Netflix as the top comedy event, praises Shane Gillis' SB monologue, and enjoys series like 'Last One Laughing' and 'Tires' on Netflix. Johnny also discusses why certain standup specials didn't make his top 25 list, critiquing performances by Bill Maher, Andrew Schulz, Rosebud Baker, Chris Distefano, George Lopez, and more. He gives a nod to some notable Golden Globe nominees like Kevin Hart and Sarah Silverman, and mentions upcoming specials to watch. Concluding, Johnny stresses the subjectivity of comedy and invites listener engagement.

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    10 分
  • The Top 25 Stand-Up Comedy Specials of 2025

    The Top 25 Stand-Up Comedy Specials of 2025
    2025/12/13
    Johnny Mac shares his list of the top 25 stand-up specials of the year. Topping the list is Mark Maron's 'Panicked' on HBO Max, followed by Kevin Hart's 'Acting My Age' on Netflix, and Matt Rife's 'Unwrapped'. The episode also covers Jim Jeffries, Justin Willman, Gianmarco Soresi, Mo Amer, and more, categorizing them into top, middle, and borderline tiers.

    Note,the list is missing five notable late year releases, including specials from Sarah Sherman, Robbie Hoffman, Camille Nanjiani, Tom Segura, and Ricky Gervais.

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    9 分
  • Sarah Sherman gets ready to gross out America

    Sarah Sherman gets ready to gross out America
    2025/12/12
    Johnny Mac delivers the latest in comedy news, teasingg tomorrow's rundown of the top 25 stand-up specials of the year, excluding five major upcoming releases. Highlights from late-night shows include Stephen Colbert's tropical weather wish, Jimmy Fallon's edgy Trump joke, and Jimmy Kimmel's airport workout suggestion. Sarah Sherman's unique comedy special premieres on HBO, featuring her provocative humor. Robbie Hoffman's special on Netflix is anticipated, while Jon Stewart wins the Walter Cronkite Award for comedic news and commentary. Bassem Youssef discusses the serious impact of comedy on political discourse. The episode also covers comedy stock market tips, including buys and sells of comedic talent, and updates on notable figures like Andy Dick and Brad Williams. British comedy news includes Phil Wang replacing Ed Gamble as a judge on the Great British Menu.

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    13 分
  • David Letterman's Jimmy Kimmel Appearance. Taylor Tomlinson's reason for canceling shows, and Jim Gaffigan's December thoughts

    David Letterman's Jimmy Kimmel Appearance. Taylor Tomlinson's reason for canceling shows, and Jim Gaffigan's December thoughts
    2025/12/11
    David Letterman appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live. Andy Dick was found unresponsive in Hollywood, suspected of overdosing. Taylor Tomlinson canceled her tour due to ongoing illness, while Sarah Sherman and Michelle Wolf discussed their latest works and career challenges. Mike Epps announced a new Netflix special, and Nikki Glaser joined the cast of 'The Fifth Wheel' with Kim Kardashian. Anthony Jeselnik shared his top book picks for 2025. Jim Gaffigan released new material on social media, and Pete Davidson expressed excitement about fatherhood and his custom Honda Odyssey.

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    12 分
  • New info about Dave Chappelle being heckled in Canada PLUS Shane Gillis' Notre Dame disappointment

    New info about Dave Chappelle being heckled in Canada PLUS Shane Gillis' Notre Dame disappointment
    2025/12/10
    Johnny Mackdelivers the Daily Comedy News with highlights from a night at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center featuring Conan O'Brien and Stephen Colbert discussing the end of Colbert's show. Conan offers optimistic thoughts on the future of comedy. Jimmy Kimmel comments on hosting controversies and confirms his show's renewal. ABC lifts Hulu embargo, good news for Scrubs fans. Bill Lawrence's new show 'Rooster' starring Steve Carell is announced on HBO, and Sarah Sherman details her intense new HBO special. The Please Don't Destroy comedy group teams up with White Claw for a quirky holiday merch collection. Ricky Gervais humorously promotes his vodka, while Canadians need to apologize for their rude behavior at a Dave Chappelle show. Shane Gillis voices disappointment over Notre Dame's exclusion from the college football playoffs.

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    9 分
  • The Golden Globes nominees for Best Standup Performance on TV - PLUS the new BEST Adam Sandler Movie!

    The Golden Globes nominees for Best Standup Performance on TV - PLUS the new BEST Adam Sandler Movie!
    2025/12/09
    Johnny Mac delivers his daily comedy news, kicking off with updates about the 83rd Golden Globe ceremony, hosted by Nikki Glaser, and highlighting comedy nominations including Bill Maher, Kevin Hart, and Sarah Silverman. He debates the merits of their performances, leaning towards Kevin Hart as his top pick despite artistic admiration for Silverman. Mac also touches upon TV series nominations, expressing skepticism about 'The Bear' being categorized as a comedy. In other segments, he humorously critiques Adam Sandler's film career, celebrates Marcello Hernandez's upcoming Netflix special, and discusses the acclaim of clean comedy in Nashville featuring comedians Nate Bargatze and Dusty Slay. The script includes updates on Jimmy Kimmel Live's guest David Letterman, a new British version of Saturday Night Live involving Seth Meyers, and tidbits from Ricky Gervais. Wrapping up, Mac notes his personal struggles with a cold studio environment and plugs his Comedy Survivor Selection Show and other comedy releases.

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    11 分
  • Comedy Survivor - The Selection Show

    Comedy Survivor - The Selection Show
    2025/12/08
    Johnny Mac announces the 16 Comedians who will be part of Comedy Survivor, coming in January to the Daily Comedy News Podcast Group.

    Out Joke, Out Bit, Outlast.



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    7 分
  • Government takes a shot at Marcelo Hernandez

    Government takes a shot at Marcelo Hernandez
    2025/12/08
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    17 分