Daily Comedy News with Johnny Mac - a daily briefing on comedians, and the comedy industry John Mulaney's Rock Hall Thoughts
May 18, 2025
08:21
John Mulaney's commitment to reviewing Rock Hall of Fame inductees and snubs annually, despite past hurdles like Covid and personal issues. Mulaney also shared his humorous thoughts on 'Let's Twist Again' by Chubby Checker. Johnny Mac highlights the 12th annual Patrice O'Neill Comedy Benefit Concert with a stellar lineup and recounts his past experiences with O'Neill. The episode also features a detailed recount from Nora Dunn of her confrontation with SNL's decision to host the controversial Andrew Dice Clay, including the fallout with Lorne Michaels. Additionally, Iliza Shlesinger shares her approach to inclusive comedy that resonates across diverse audiences. Johnny wraps up by encouraging listeners to support his show on various platforms.
00:15 John Mulaney's Rock Hall of Fame Insights
01:59 Patrice O'Neal Comedy Benefit Concert
02:52 Nora Dunn's SNL Controversy
06:16 iliza Shlesinger on Reaching Diverse Audiences
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00:15 John Mulaney's Rock Hall of Fame Insights
01:59 Patrice O'Neal Comedy Benefit Concert
02:52 Nora Dunn's SNL Controversy
06:16 iliza Shlesinger on Reaching Diverse Audiences
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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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.