Daily Comedy News with Johnny Mac - a daily briefing on comedians, and the comedy industry Robby Hoffman, Chris Fleming and Hannah Gadsy. Quirky Sunday!
Mar 1, 2026
10:35
Johnny Mac shares Sunday Comedy News highlights, noting his recent conversation with Pete Holmes and an upcoming “Comedy Survivor” episode. He recaps a Washington Post profile of Robby Hoffman, including her avoidance of TikTok, her move from accounting to writing on “The Chris Gethard Show,” her path to appearing on “Hacks,” and her involvement in “Rooster,” a Bill Lawrence HBO project starring Steve Carell and also featuring John C. McGinley. He covers major profiles of Chris Fleming (New York Times and Vulture), describing Fleming’s densely layered, physical, bruising stage style and mentions an interview with Conan O’Brien. He summarizes Hannah Gadsby telling the Post they’ve stepped back from Netflix to take creative risks, promoting “Woof” as free online audio with a 20-minute animated sock-puppet video, and discussing fame, shifting audiences, and large venues. Additional items: Jeff Ross’ “Take a Banana for the Ride” hits Netflix March 24; Hulu orders “Swap Meet,” an animated half-hour series by and starring Ralph Barbosa; and LA’s “Puppet Up! Uncensored” features Jim Henson-style improv puppetry and a renewed appreciation for human artistry amid AI.
00:53 Robby Hoffman Profile
02:02 Rooster HBO Buzz
02:57 Chris Fleming NYT Spotlight
04:14 Fleming Style Breakdown
05:45 Hannah Gadsby Quits Netflix
07:08 Woof Origins and Fame
08:24 Jeff Ross Netflix Special
08:51 Ralph Barbosa Hulu Cartoon
09:10 Puppet Up Uncensored
10:13 AI Backlash and Wrap Up
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This is the animal sanctuary mentioned in the February 10 episode.
00:53 Robby Hoffman Profile
02:02 Rooster HBO Buzz
02:57 Chris Fleming NYT Spotlight
04:14 Fleming Style Breakdown
05:45 Hannah Gadsby Quits Netflix
07:08 Woof Origins and Fame
08:24 Jeff Ross Netflix Special
08:51 Ralph Barbosa Hulu Cartoon
09:10 Puppet Up Uncensored
10:13 AI Backlash and Wrap Up
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.