Johnny Mac delivers a Daily Comedy News roundup: Oscars coverage is coming, and Wanda Sykes told Stephen Colbert to “burn this bitch down” on his final May 21 episode as Colbert joked about trying to book Pope Leo. Jimmy O. Yang’s third special, "Finally Home," taped on a sold-out Hong Kong arena run, will screen in Hong Kong March 20 and open in U.S./Canada theaters March 27, blending English with subtitled Cantonese and immigrant/family material. Tom Segura praised YMH Studios’ staff and said he was reluctant to start podcasting but found it empowering. Theo Von reportedly dropped out of the Baton Rouge Parade. George Lopez discussed including politics without preaching. Ron Funches praised Travis Kelce as a charming game show host. Angela Kinsey would reprise Angela Martin for Peacock’s "The Paper," while Mackenzie Crook discussed moving toward “gentle comedy.” Steve Harvey shared a story about fishing to survive. The episode previews SXSW comedy events and notes Jeff Foxworthy’s talk on biblical manhood and fatherhood.

00:20 Wanda Sykes on Colbert
00:42 Jimmy O Yang Special
01:33 Trailer Clip Highlights
02:10 Tom Segura Podcasting
03:06 Theo Von Parade Update
03:41 George Lopez Politics
04:06 Travis Kelce Praise
04:32 Office Spinoff Talk
05:56 Steve Harvey Fishing Story
06:44 Oscars and SXSW Schedule
07:59 Jeff Foxworthy Faith Talk

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