Daily Comedy News with Johnny Mac - a daily briefing on comedians, and the comedy industry Did Ricky Gervais steal a joke for his Golden Globes winning special?
Jan 22, 2026
18:00
Bert Kreischer's new show premieres on Netflix while Ricky Gervais faces allegations of joke stealing from Andy Field. Johnny also highlights a detailed conversation between Jerry Seinfeld and Nate Bargatze about comedy storytelling.
He goes on to critique Stephen Colbert’s involvement in destroying Star Trek and mentions Sarah Silverman’s SNL anecdotes. Additionally, Johnny tackles various comedy specials and albums being released, along with the logistics of the Podcast Academy Awards.
Lastly, he updates listeners on recent issues surrounding Russell Brand's legal troubles and a sneak peek into Netflix's well-coordinated comedy festival.
00:38 Ricky Gervais Joke Controversy
02:50 Jerry Seinfeld and Nate Bargatze Interview Highlights
04:02 Late Night TV Critique
07:32 Kenan and Kel's New Movie
09:55 Podcasting Awards and Recommendations
15:11 Comedy Album Releases
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This is the animal sanctuary mentioned in the February 10 episode.
He goes on to critique Stephen Colbert’s involvement in destroying Star Trek and mentions Sarah Silverman’s SNL anecdotes. Additionally, Johnny tackles various comedy specials and albums being released, along with the logistics of the Podcast Academy Awards.
Lastly, he updates listeners on recent issues surrounding Russell Brand's legal troubles and a sneak peek into Netflix's well-coordinated comedy festival.
00:38 Ricky Gervais Joke Controversy
02:50 Jerry Seinfeld and Nate Bargatze Interview Highlights
04:02 Late Night TV Critique
07:32 Kenan and Kel's New Movie
09:55 Podcasting Awards and Recommendations
15:11 Comedy Album Releases
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.