Daily Comedy News with Johnny Mac - a daily briefing on comedians, and the comedy industry They're still mad at Shane Gillis. Get over it!!!
Jun 2, 2025
08:46
In this episode of Daily Comedy News, Johnny Mack discusses the latest in the comedy world, including criticism aimed at Shane Gillis for blaming Gen Z for his SNL monologue flop, highlights of a new travel guide to LA's comedy scene by OCO AT TKA, and a sneak peek at Rob Riggle’s upcoming memoir, 'Grit Spit and Never Quit.' The episode also features insights from W. Kamau Bell on ridiculing Trump, Brad Williams on overcoming bullying through comedy, and Jim Jeffries’ reflections on his career and upcoming role in a Jordan Peele film. Additionally, the return of 'Comics Unleashed' with Byron Allen on CBS and Hasan Minhaj's experience with a 'comedy audit' are covered.
01:07 Shane Gillis' SNL Monologue Controversy
02:19 Comedy Scene in LA
03:16 Rob Riggle's Upcoming Memoir
04:33 Kamau Bell on Ridiculing Trump
04:59 Brad Williams on Overcoming Bullying
05:55 Jim Jefferies on Being a Comedian
07:04 CBS's New Late Night Lineup
07:39 Hasan Minhaj's Comedy Audit
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01:07 Shane Gillis' SNL Monologue Controversy
02:19 Comedy Scene in LA
03:16 Rob Riggle's Upcoming Memoir
04:33 Kamau Bell on Ridiculing Trump
04:59 Brad Williams on Overcoming Bullying
05:55 Jim Jefferies on Being a Comedian
07:04 CBS's New Late Night Lineup
07:39 Hasan Minhaj's Comedy Audit
Get the show without ads. Five bucks. For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app which says UNINTERRUPTED LISTENING. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus.
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
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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.