Daily Comedy News with Johnny Mac - a daily briefing on comedians, and the comedy industry Shane Gillis to host SNL again
Feb 19, 2025
12:24
Johnny Mac delivers the latest in comedy news, featuring details on the upcoming 'Saturday Night Live' episodes hosted by Shane Gillis and Lady Gaga. He delves into the heated feud between Marlon Wayans and Soulja Boy, highlighting Wayans' AI-assisted diss track and the escalating exchanges on social media. Additionally, the episode previews new comedy specials by Chris DiStefano, Chelsea Handler, and George Lopez, as well as insights into other comedians' projects and performances. The show also touches on John Oliver's return to YouTube and a stand-up set by Will Arnett. Concluding the episode is a tribute to the late Roy D. Mercer, a beloved prank call comedian.
00:00 SNL Announcements
00:37 Marlon Wayans vs. Soulja Boy Feud
04:00 Chris DiStefano's Upcoming Comedy Special
05:18 Chelsea Handler's New Special and Book
06:20 George Lopez and Rosebud Baker Specials
08:43 John Oliver's YouTube Clips Return
10:31 Will Arnett's Stand-Up and Kevin Nealon's Story
11:46 Roy D. Mercer Tribute and Conclusion
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This is the animal sanctuary mentioned in the February 10 episode.
00:00 SNL Announcements
00:37 Marlon Wayans vs. Soulja Boy Feud
04:00 Chris DiStefano's Upcoming Comedy Special
05:18 Chelsea Handler's New Special and Book
06:20 George Lopez and Rosebud Baker Specials
08:43 John Oliver's YouTube Clips Return
10:31 Will Arnett's Stand-Up and Kevin Nealon's Story
11:46 Roy D. Mercer Tribute and Conclusion
Unlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media! Get all our shows on any player you love, hassle free! For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app which says UNITERRUPTED LISTENING. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus. No plug-ins needed! You also get 20+ other shows on the network ad-free!
This podcast supports Podcasting 2.0 if you’d like to support the show via value for value and stream some sats!
https://linktr.ee/dailycomedynews
Contact John at john@thesharkdeck dot com
John’s free substack about the media: Media Thoughts is mcdpod.substack.com
DCN on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@dailycomedynews
You can also support the show at www.buymeacoffee.com/dailycomedynews
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac-a-daily-briefing-on-comedians-and-the-comedy-industry--4522158/support.
Daily Comedy News is the number one comedy news podcast, delivering daily coverage of standup comedy, late night television, comedy specials, tours, and the business of comedy.
COMEDY SURVIVOR in the facebook group.
Contact John at John@thesharkdeck dot com
For Uninterrupted Listening, use the Apple Podcast App and click the banner that says Uninterrupted Listening. $4.99/month
John's Substack about media is free.
This is the animal sanctuary mentioned in the February 10 episode.