Daily Comedy News with Johnny Mac - a daily briefing on comedians, and the comedy industry George Clooney Praises Adam Sandler, Tom Segura's Surf Fight, TJ Miller and TJ Hooker
Aug 11, 2025
17:56
George Clooney commends Adam Sandler's dramatic acting skills. Tom Segura recounts a physical altercation over a wave while surfing. Marc Maron discusses his podcast experience, Bill Burr talks about comedy bits online, and Matt Rife reflects on selling out Madison Square Garden. The episode shifts to various TV show updates, including the revival of 'TJ Hooker' and Chance The Rapper's upcoming album inspired by Dave Chappelle's advice. Other highlights include Jay Leno's charity efforts, Michael Rappaport's show cancellation, and new streaming specials by comedians like TJ Miller.
00:26 George Clooney on Adam Sandler's Acting
01:44 Tom Segura's Surf Fight Story
02:17 Marc Maron's Podcast Highlights
03:32 Jimmy Fallon and Other Comedians' Book Clubs
04:39 Bill Burr's Thoughts on Comedy and Politics
06:10 Matt Rife's Madison Square Garden Achievement
07:09 TJ Hooker Reboot and Chance the Rapper's Album
07:53 TJ Miller's Comedy Philosophy
11:36 Gossip Corner: Jimmy Carr and Jay Leno
14:27 Michael Rappaport's Canceled Show
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00:26 George Clooney on Adam Sandler's Acting
01:44 Tom Segura's Surf Fight Story
02:17 Marc Maron's Podcast Highlights
03:32 Jimmy Fallon and Other Comedians' Book Clubs
04:39 Bill Burr's Thoughts on Comedy and Politics
06:10 Matt Rife's Madison Square Garden Achievement
07:09 TJ Hooker Reboot and Chance the Rapper's Album
07:53 TJ Miller's Comedy Philosophy
11:36 Gossip Corner: Jimmy Carr and Jay Leno
14:27 Michael Rappaport's Canceled Show
Become a premium subscriber! (no ads and no feed drops). For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app which says UNINTERRUPTED LISTENING. You also get 25+ other series from comedy to paranormal, royals, romance, trivia, politics, movies, music, murder, sports, travel, religion, spirituality, celebrity gossip and feuds, consisting of THOUSANDS OF SHOWS AD-FREE! (it’s only $4.99 a month with a free-trial month) PLUS, subscribers get offers like early show releases and subscriber-only shows. Go to Caloroga.com for all our shows!
Contact John at john@thesharkdeck dot com Pl John’s free substack about the media: Media Thoughts is mcdpod.substack.com
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This is the animal sanctuary mentioned in the February 10 episode.