Daily Comedy News with Johnny Mac

The results for Comedy Survivor Week 2 are in, and there's a dramatic upset as a major comedian leaves the island.

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Johnny Mac discusses comedian Cam Patterson's controversial comments about Saturday Night Live, which could impact his career.

He also covers John Oliver's thoughts on corporate mergers, George Carlin's reaction to other comedians, and Nate Bargatze's approach to comedy. Other topics include Kathleen Madigan's reflections, Pete Corelli's comedy journey, and Jimmy Kimmel's offer to Donald Trump. Additionally, the episode provides updates on Jay Leno's recent health scare, Chris Red's clarification about a past incident, and highlights from the upcoming Toronto Sketch Fest and the Stand Up for Equality Benefit.

00:17 Kam Patterson's Controversial Comments
01:49 John Oliver on Warner Brothers Merger
02:23 George Carlin's Influence and Reflections
03:20 Nate Bargatze's Comedy Philosophy
04:38 Kathleen Madigan's Family Anecdotes
05:08 Pete Correale's Comedy Journey
06:37 Jimmy Carr on Veganism
07:08 Scrubs Revival Updates
08:08 Jimmy Kimmel's Offer to Trump
09:34 Comedy Survivor and Sketch Fest
10:56 Tig Notaro and Stand Up for Equality
11:28 Chris Redd's Incident Clarification
12:40 Jay Leno's Recent Appearance
 

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Johnny Mac and Mike Chisholm discuss the top 10 late night hosts of all time, starting with recaps from the previous episode and details on hosts from number six through to number one. The discussion covers the contributions and impacts of Jon Stewart, Jimmy Kimmel, Conan O'Brien, Dick Cavett, Jack Parr, Johnny Carson, and David Letterman. They also explore related topics such as changes in media, the nature of podcasts, and the personal and cultural significance of these iconic figures in late night television.

00:00 Recap of Previous Episode
00:32 Discussing Jay Leno and the Split Episode
00:57 6. Jon Stewart's Impact on Late Night
03:22 Debating the Definition of a Podcast
09:36 5.Jimmy Kimmel's Place in Late Night History
16:03 4. Conan O'Brien's Resilience and Influence
20:05 Conan O'Brien's Rise to Fame
21:08 The Tonight Show and TBS Years
21:26 Conan's Future with the Oscars
22:03 Jimmy Kimmel's Retirement Speculation
23:07 3. Top Talk Show Hosts: Dick Cavett and Jack Paar

24:44 Honorable Mentions and Controversial Omissions
26:25 2. Johnny Carson's Legacy
30:22 1. David Letterman: The Greatest Broadcaster

35:13 Howard Stern's Evolution
39:12 Final Thoughts and Future Episodes

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Johnny Mac teams up with Mike Chisholm, host of the Letterman Podcast, to discuss and react to Mike's personally curated list of the top 10 late-night hosts of all time. The conversation covers the first four entries on Mike's list, starting with a pioneer of the genre, Steve Allen, and moving on to influential figures such as Arsenio Hall, Craig Ferguson, and the polarizing Jay Leno.  

00:36 Reacting to the Top 10 Late Night Hosts List
01:48 10. Steve Allen: The Blueprint of Late Night
04:37 9. Arsenio Hall: A Cultural Phenomenon
09:31 8. Craig Ferguson: The Punk Rock Host
16:29 7. Jay Leno: The Controversial Choice

17:28 The Jay Leno Controversy
18:21 Conan O'Brien's Short Run
19:18 Jay Leno's Legacy and Influence
22:46 The Evolution of Late Night TV
24:17 The Art of Interviewing
27:33 Comedy Legends and Influences
32:29 The Magic Behind the Curtain
 

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An internet thread suggested Bill Burr's podcasts are down, and the comments section has turned against him.  Johnny Mac takes a look.

Nate Bargatze is leaving podcasting.  the iHeart Podcast Awards nominees are annonced.  Dan Soder is mad at Troy Aikman.  Jay Leno, that guy, he's the worst.

01:17 Bill Burr's Controversial Saudi Arabia Show
03:24 Nateland Podcast Ending
04:01 iHeart Podcast Awards 2026
06:11 Josh Johnson on Comedy and Hip Hop
07:21 Dan Soder's Rant on Dolphins and Troy Aikman
11:53 Jay Leno's Commitment to His Wife
14:33 Comedy Stock Market 
18:22 Tracy Morgan's New Sitcom
 

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