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  • Stephen Colbert's The Late Show Faces The End, Plus Nikki Glaser, Chelsea Handler, SNL Odds, and Scrubs Revival Talk

    Stephen Colbert's The Late Show Faces The End, Plus Nikki Glaser, Chelsea Handler, SNL Odds, and Scrubs Revival Talk
    2026/05/20
    Johnny Mac covers Jason Zinoman’s New York Times piece asking what is lost as CBS cancels The Late Show, arguing it ends not just Stephen Colbert’s run but an institution with a tradition of emotional late-night farewells, noting The Late Show will outlast the Carson era of The Tonight Show and recalling the Letterman–Leno rivalry and Colbert’s current-events counterprogramming versus Jimmy Fallon’s lighter approach. Other items include Nikki Glaser announced as headliner for the University of Florida’s Gator Growl on Friday, October 9, and Chelsea Handler on Howie Mandel’s podcast criticizing modern dating while saying she prefers not being tethered to one person. Mac also reacts to a GQ profile of SNL’s Marcelo Hernandez, cites Late Nighter odds on SNL Season 52 cast changes, and shares John McGinley’s ideas and comments about the Scrubs revival, including a proposed Hugh Jackman gag and Dr. Cox’s storyline.

    00:00 Colbert Show Ending
    00:45 Late Show Legacy
    02:06 Letterman Leno Rivalry
    03:17 Colbert Counterprogramming
    04:07 Nikki Glaser Gator Growl
    04:29 Chelsea Handler Dating
    05:17 Marcelo Hernandez in GQ
    06:51 SNL Season 52 Odds
    07:19 Scrubs Revival Pitch


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    10 分
  • Adam Sandler's Grown Ups 3 at Netflix PLUS and Stephen Colbert on The Late Show ending

    Adam Sandler's Grown Ups 3 at Netflix PLUS and Stephen Colbert on The Late Show ending
    2026/05/19
    Johnny Mac covers comedy news including Netflix developing Grown Ups 3 with a script by Adam Sandler and Tim Herlihy and expected returns from David Spade, Rob Schneider, Kevin James and Chris Rock, with a Europe trip plot involving spreading a deceased friend’s ashes. He mentions the visual-heavy trailer for Will Ferrell’s golf comedy series The Hawk, Nick Kroll’s new series A Hundred Percent with Sam Richardson, Jason Mantzoukas and Vanessa Bayer, and Wanda Sykes’ Netflix special Legacy. Netflix also signed Mike Epps for two more specials after Delusional’s strong performance. Trevor Noah announced a YouTube travel series, Trevor Noah’s World Tour, and Mo Amer will host the 86th Peabody Awards. The episode highlights Stephen Colbert’s comments on The Late Show ending, late-night host questions, his views on Trump and authoritarians, and that he’s working on a Warner Bros. Lord of the Rings script. It also notes Shane Mauss on 800 Pound Gorilla’s YouTube, the return of the ISH Edinburgh Comedy Awards in 2026 backed by James Corden, and a review and clip of New Zealand comedian Henry Yen.

    00:17 Sandler Returns With Grown Ups 3
    01:52 Will Ferrell Golf Series The Hawk
    02:51 Nick Kroll Series A Hundred Percent
    03:23 Wanda Sykes And Mike Epps Netflix
    04:31 YouTube Upfronts Trevor Noah Tour
    05:42 Mo Amer Hosts Peabody Awards
    06:08 Colbert Q And A With Hosts
    08:34 Why Colbert Show Ended
    10:25 Colbert Politics And Authoritarians
    11:22 Whats Next For Colbert
    12:21 Comedy Bits And Festival News
    13:18 Henry Yen Review And Clip
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    15 分
  • SNL Finale, McCartney, Letterman’s Warning & Rogan Concern Over This Past Weekend's Theo Von

    SNL Finale, McCartney, Letterman’s Warning & Rogan Concern Over This Past Weekend's Theo Von
    2026/05/18
    Will Ferrell Hosts SNL, Paul McCartney Performs, and Late-Night Shakeups
    Johnny Mac recaps a Saturday Night Live episode hosted by Will Ferrell with Paul McCartney as musical guest, including a Trump-and-“Jeffrey Epstein” cold open, a Chad Smith-as-Ferrell bit, the annual Jost/Che joke swap, and McCartney performing “Band on the Run” and “Coming Up,” with speculation around extended credits for executive producer Lorne Michaels. He covers Theo Von dismissing Joe Rogan’s mental-health concerns, Jim Gaffigan releasing an audio version of his bourbon-themed set, and reports that Pete Davidson and Elise Hewitt split while focusing on their daughter Scotty Rose, alongside Davidson’s real-estate sales. Other items include Triumph on Stavy’s World, a rumor about Shane Gillis in a Drake video, a planned Weird Al Broadway musical, Strike Force Five ratings and podcast talk, David Letterman’s comments on late-night’s future, Brian Stack on writing at The Late Show/Conan, Jon Stewart criticizing Apple TV, and the BBC announcing new and returning comedy shows.

    00:13 SNL Cold Open Recap
    01:06 Will Ferrell Host Bit
    01:49 Jost Che Joke Swap
    02:15 Paul McCartney Performances
    03:07 Lorne Michaels Farewell Hints
    03:41 Theo Von Rogan Concern
    04:11 Jim Gaffigan Bourbon Set
    04:24 Pete Davidson Split Details
    05:46 Triumph on Stavys World
    06:14 Drake Album Shane Gillis
    06:28 Weird Al Broadway Musical
    07:29 Strike Force Five Ratings
    09:03 Kimmel Summer Off Debate
    10:28 Letterman on Late Night Future
    11:36 Brian Stack on Writing
    14:31 Emmy Blotnick Release
    14:36 Jon Stewart vs Apple
    15:20 BBC Comedy Funding Fight
    15:56 BBC Comedy Festival Lineup
    16:24 Wrap Up and Sign Off

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    16 分
  • Nikki Glaser’s Imposter Syndrome, Fallon’s On Brand Cancelation, and Jelly Roll’s Stand-Up Debut

    Nikki Glaser’s Imposter Syndrome, Fallon’s On Brand Cancelation, and Jelly Roll’s Stand-Up Debut
    2026/05/17

    Johnny Mac reports Nikki Glaser said she has imposter syndrome while appearing on the Night of Too Many Stars lineup with major comics and actors, calling it a dream moment where she’d rather observe than insert herself. NBC canceled Jimmy Fallon’s marketing-competition show On Brand after weak ratings and erratic scheduling, but ordered a Wordle-based game show executive produced by Fallon and hosted by Savannah Guthrie. Jimmy Kimmel will host a fifth season of Celebrity Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? on July 22. At Netflix Is a Joke, Jelly Roll asked audiences to put phones away during his stand-up debut, delivered self-deprecating jokes about nerves and weight loss, and later sang “Friends in Low Places,” with Andrew Schulz headlining and other comics appearing. Schulz announced Akaash Singh is leaving the Flagrant 2 podcast to focus on stand-up. The trailer for Kevin Hart’s 72 Hours and Hulu’s June 5 Hannah Berner special are noted, along with Carol Burnett reminiscing about learning slapstick and an interview with Toronto comedian Tyler Morrison about influences and pre-show habits.

    00:00 Nikki Glaser Imposter Syndrome
    00:51 Fallon Show Canceled
    01:36 Wordle Game Show Ordered
    02:16 Kimmel Hosts Millionaire
    02:41 Jelly Roll Standup Debut
    04:11 Akaash Leaves Flagrant
    04:35 Kevin Hart 72 Hours Trailer
    05:32 Hannah Berner Hulu Special
    07:12 Carol Burnett Slapstick Lessons
    08:13 Tyler Morrison Comedy Talk


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    10 分
  • SNL with Will Ferrell & Paul McCartney, PLUS did Chris Rock’s Tupac comments explain Will Smith slap?

    SNL with Will Ferrell & Paul McCartney, PLUS did Chris Rock’s Tupac comments explain Will Smith slap?
    2026/05/16
    Johnny Mac previews Saturday Night Live with host Will Ferrell and musical guest Paul McCartney amid speculation about whether Lorne Michaels is leaving, and discusses Chris Rock on the Fly on the Wall podcast saying he had “beef” with Tupac because they dated the same women, raising renewed interest due to Tupac’s connection to Jada and her past claim that Rock once asked her out. He explores the possibility of Ringo Starr joining McCartney on SNL, citing their new duet “Home to Us,” and recounts Lorne’s 1976 on-air offer to pay The Beatles $3,000 to reunite. Other updates include Jeff Ross saying Hart’s roast could have been McCartney’s, The Rolling Stones’ upcoming album Foreign Tongues (out July 10) with McCartney among guests, Fallon bits with the band, Kevin Hart’s Michelob ULTRA World Cup 2026 fan job, Ron Taylor’s Netflix special status, Obama teasing an HBO Larry David project (June 26), renewals for The Paper and Reggie Dinkins, a Brett Goldstein Prime Video rom-com, and Jon Stewart drumming with Church and State.

    00:20 Chris Rock Tupac Jada
    01:16 SNL Lorne Speculation
    01:29 Ferrell McCartney Cold Open
    02:39 Beatles Reunion Possibility
    04:14 McCartney Roast What If
    04:35 Stones New Album Conan
    05:28 Fallon Bit With Jagger
    06:15 Kevin Hart World Cup Job
    07:10 Ron Taylor Netflix Update
    08:27 Obama Produces Larry David
    09:06 TV Renewals New Shows
    10:01 Jon Stewart Plays Drums


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    12 分
  • David Letterman Returns to The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and throws things off a building!!!! (Bonus)

    David Letterman Returns to The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and throws things off a building!!!! (Bonus)
    2026/05/15
    Johnny Mac reacts emotionally to David Letterman’s return to the Ed Sullivan Theater on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, calling it a welcome “homecoming” and playing edited clips. In the segment, Letterman and Colbert trade jokes about CBS, the theater renovation, the “Jimmies,” and trying to book the pope, while moving guys remove their chairs and the pair sit in the audience as Letterman shares memories of the show and stories about his mother, including a Norway trip and a blunt phone call about her will. They then go to the roof to reprise Letterman’s old stunt by throwing “CBS property” (chairs, melons, and a commemorative cake) toward a CBS Eye target, ending with Letterman’s pointed sign-off to CBS and Johnny Mac urging listeners to also check the regular 20-minute Friday episode.
    00:39 Letterman Returns
    01:09 Cold Theater Banter
    03:23 Pope Talk
    04:18 Who Owns The Chairs
    05:02 Chairs Get Swiped
    05:32 Letterman Memories
    07:46 Roof Reveal
    08:16 Destroying CBS Property
    09:13 Target Practice
    10:34 Desk Chair Drop
    10:56 Melon Time
    11:54 Cake And Goodbye




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    13 分
  • More Kevin Hart Roast Fallout, Conan O’Brien to Host 2027 Oscars, Colbert’s Final Stretch

    More Kevin Hart Roast Fallout, Conan O’Brien to Host 2027 Oscars, Colbert’s Final Stretch
    2026/05/15
    Johnny Mac reports Conan O’Brien will host the 99th Oscars on March 14, 2027, noting muted social media reaction and quoting Disney TV Group president Craig Erwich praising Conan’s “singular comedic voice.” He discusses a new Strike Force Five podcast where Stephen Colbert reflects on having only a few Late Show episodes left, uncertainty about future plans, and staff needing to vacate offices immediately after the finale; he also recounts guests he’d ban, guests he found attractive, and recent on-air kisses with Jimmy Fallon, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, and Pedro Pascal. CNN will air a flash doc, “The Last Laugh: Stephen Colbert.” On the Kevin Hart roast, Variety says Michael Che and others dropped out due to scheduling; Che criticizes differences in roast writing and highlights mostly white joke writers, while Lil Rel Howery condemns Tony Hinchcliffe’s George Floyd joke. Johnny’s Comedy Stock Market: buy Tony Hinchcliffe and Ian Karmel, hold Kevin Hart, sell Kam Patterson and Nikki Glaser. He closes with highlights from Flight of the Conchords’ reunion show.

    00:19 Conan Hosts Oscars Again
    01:24 Strike Force Five Returns
    01:37 Colbert Finale Emotions
    03:22 Colbert's On Air Kissing Streak
    04:16 CNN Doc And Radar Shade
    05:05 Kimmel Summer Strategy
    06:09 Che On Kevin Hart Roast
    07:08 Cut Jokes And Controversy
    08:09 Haddish Ross And Howery React
    09:35 Comedy Stock Market Picks
    11:44 Flight Of The Conchords Reunion
    13:33 Subscribe And Sign Off
    14:06 Hip Hopopotamus Clip

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    16 分
  • Jeff Ross on Kevin Hart Roast Tension, Kimmel's Upfronts Jokes, and Corden’s World Cup Show

    Jeff Ross on Kevin Hart Roast Tension, Kimmel's Upfronts Jokes, and Corden’s World Cup Show
    2026/05/14
    Johnny Mac recaps Variety’s interview with Jeff Ross about the Kevin Hart roast, including Ross’s view that well-crafted jokes don’t hurt, a surreal moment when he missed Hart’s jab while stuck in a locked-bathroom scramble, and the only real tension arising when Katt Williams surprised Hart before Hart quickly turned it celebratory. Ross says nothing was off-limits, credits producer Casey Patterson for secrecy that preserves surprise, and notes live edits and the teleprompter operators’ difficulty. Vulture argues Sheryl Underwood “won” by resetting the room’s energy. Mac dismisses a Radar Online claim that ABC is reconsidering Jimmy Kimmel, then runs through Kimmel’s and Seth Meyers’ upfronts material and late-night industry jokes. He notes James Corden’s Fox World Cup aftershow, Jason Zinoman’s praise of John Mulaney and rising comics, and Heather Shaw’s YouTube special release.

    00:19 Jeff Ross Roast Chaos
    02:30 Crossing Lines and Sequencing
    03:55 Roast Production Secrets
    04:55 Who Should Get Roasted Next
    05:17 Sheryl Underwood Steals Show
    06:10 Kimmel Gossip and Upfronts
    09:34 Seth Meyers NBC Jabs
    11:10 James Corden World Cup Show
    12:45 NYT on Mulaney and Newcomers
    14:37 Heather Shaw Special and Wrap


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    16 分