Daily Comedy News with Johnny Mac - a daily briefing on comedians, and the comedy industry

Johnny Mac previews Netflix Is a Joke Festival programming, highlighting the Roast of Kevin Hart (hosted by Shane Gillis), Fly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade featuring Chris Rock, Nate Bargatze at the Intuit Dome, and “A Night of Too Many Stars” hosted by Jon Stewart with a large guest list, plus other billed acts and shows. He notes frustration trying to reach Netflix PR. He also flags new releases: Jimmy O. Yang’s “Finally Home” in theaters and Julio Torres’ “Color Theories” on HBO/Max. Food-related items include Jim Gaffigan discussing continued GLP-1 use to curb cravings, Gabriel Iglesias describing rapid weight regain after Ozempic, Diane Morgan going vegan and sharing recipes, and Tig Notaro’s comments on vegan stigma. He suggests selling Mark Normand in the “comedy stock market,” mentions Margaret Cho’s political/personal set, and details Jo Koy listing his Las Vegas mansion for $11.25 million.
 
01:14 Netflix Is a Joke Highlights
03:08 More Lineup Deep Cuts
04:43 New Specials Out Today
05:39 Gaffigan on GLP-1
06:53 Fluffy Ozempic Rebound
07:52 Vegan Comics Talk Food
09:31 Comedy Stock Market Pick
10:19 Margaret Cho Politics Tour
11:06 Jo Koy Vegas Mansion
 

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Johnny Mac delivers a daily comedy news briefing led by Mark Normand’s account on Tuesdays with Stories of Netflix wanting a "Muslim joke" removed from promo clips, which a Netflix source strongly denies, saying only his reps were on the call and the story is embellished.

The episode also covers Vince Vaughn telling Theo Von late-night shows became agenda-driven and less authentic than podcasts; Johnny’s continued criticism of Stephen Colbert amid news of a new Lord of the Rings project involving Colbert and his son; costs and ratings for SNL UK; SNL’s new short-form “The Rundown” with Colin Jost and the next live show on April 4 with Jack Black and Jack White; Last One Laughing UK’s return; Tim Dillon on TSA lines; Louis Theroux with Stuart Lee; Netflix developing a scripted comedy with Hannah Berner and Paige DeSorbo; Eliza Schlesinger’s Jeep campaign; a Laughing on the Lake festival headlined by Bert Kreischer; Melbourne Comedy Festival picks; Langston Kerman joining an NBC PI comedy; and a last-day vote reminder for Comedy Survivor.
 
00:24 Normand Netflix Clip
03:19 Netflix Source Denial
03:57 Vince Vaughn on Late Night
06:13 Star Trek Ruiner Colbert and Lord of the Rings
08:32 SNL UK Costs
10:33 Last One Laughing UK
11:20 Tim Dillon idea for TSA
11:56 Van Halen's 5150
14:14 Festivals And New NBC
17:04 Wrap Up Survivor Vote

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Johnny Mac’s Daily Comedy News covers WWE partnering with Tony Hinchcliffe for “Kill Tony WrestleMania” in Las Vegas on April 18 after night one of WrestleMania 42, featuring WWE talent, comedians, and surprise guests. Ari Shaffir is ending his long-running storytelling show with “The End,” a seven-episode run on YMH Studios starting April 16 for $25, with a large comedian lineup and quotes from Shaffir and Tom Segura. Kumail Nanjiani is set to join The White Lotus season 4 in France, and Jason Momoa and Andy Samberg will star in the comedy “Protecting Jared.” A California jury ordered Bill Cosby to pay $19.25 million to a former waitress over a 1972 assault. The LA Times reviewed the Gabriel Iglesias/Joe Koy SoFi Stadium show, including guest appearances and Iglesias addressing an Epstein-files mention. The episode also highlights the Melbourne International Comedy Festival’s 40th year and recommended acts and improv shows.
 
00:18 Kill Tony Meets WrestleMania
00:50 Ari Shaffir Ends Storytelling
02:33 TV Film Quick Hits
03:01 Bill Cosby Civil Verdict
03:55 SoFi Stadium Comedy Recap
05:07 Gabe Iglesias Epstein Bit
05:50 Joe Koy Surprise Entrance
06:56 Bill Maher Award Confusion
08:15 Melbourne Fest Highlights
10:46 Improv Spotlight Melbourne
 

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Johnny Mac covers comedy news including Netflix Is a Joke Festival’s closing-night “Roast of Kevin Hart,” hosted by Shane Gillis, airing live on Netflix May 10 from the Kia Forum in LA, and speculates on likely roasters. He recounts a story in which Hart intervened in a brewing Logan Paul–Rob Gronkowski feud that stemmed from comments by Tom Brady. The composer-performer of The Lion King’s “Circle of Life” chant, Lebo M, sues Zimbabwe comedian Learnmore Jonasi for $27 million over a viral podcast joke he says distorts the chant’s meaning and has led to harassment and fears about his Disney relationship. Mac notes barbs traded between Elon Musk and Jon Stewart, plugs Pete Holmes’ YouTube special “Silly, Silly Fun Boy,” reviews delayed Peacock availability and early reactions to SNL UK, and mentions Germany’s “Neo Social Club” and Shelly Belly’s debut special “Don’t You Judge Me.”
 
00:28 Kevin Hart Roast Announcement
01:18 Logan Paul Gronk Fight
02:16 Lion King Chant Lawsuit
04:27 Musk vs Jon Stewart
05:24 Pete Holmes New Special
05:41 Pete Holmes Mantra
07:39 SNL UK Review Highlights
10:46 SNL UK Critiques and Future
12:04 Germany Neo Social Club
12:34 Shelly Belly Special Release
 

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We are down to the final five contestants on Comedy Surivor?

Can Leslie Jones and Atsuko Okatsuka survive another week? Is there momentum against a name that was previously safe?

Te result!

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