Daily Comedy News with Johnny Mac - a daily briefing on comedians, and the comedy industry Jerry Seinfeld Joins The Billionaires Club
Apr 16, 2025
14:24
Johnny Mac delivers the latest in comedy news, celebrating Jerry Seinfeld's addition to Forbes' Billionaire List with a net worth of $1.1 billion. He discusses similarities between the Rhino's apartment in the new 'Amazing Spider-Man' comic and Jerry Seinfeld's iconic fictional apartment. There are updates on Tim Dillon's and John Mulaney's comedy specials on Netflix, with fierce competition in the stand-up comedy scene including Ricky Gervais's 'Spirits of Comedy' contest. Michael Kosta shares insights on political comedy, and Greg Gutfeld announces a new game show, 'What Did I Miss?' Johnny also covers incidents involving comedians Jo Koy and Vir Das during their travels. The episode wraps up with highlights from the Moon Tower Comedy Festival and Johnny's thoughts on a US version of 'Last One Laughing.'
00:11 Jerry Seinfeld Joins the Billionaire Club
00:39 Marvel Comics and Spider-Man Spoilers
01:18 Tim Dillon's New Special and John Mulaney's Show
02:05 David Letterman Memorabilia Auction
03:46 Theo Von and Michael Kosta on Comedy and Politics
04:52 Greg Gutfeld's New Game Show
05:57 Ricky Gervais' Standup Competition
06:57 Sean Patton's Special and Vi Das' Air India Complaint
08:59 Jo Koy's Emergency Landing and Kill Tony on Netflix
11:00 Last One Laughing US: Casting Ideas
12:37 Moontower Comedy Festival Highlights
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