Daily Comedy News with Johnny Mac - a daily briefing on comedians, and the comedy industry Shane Gillis Tires Season 2 out today!
Jun 5, 2025
13:28
Johnny Mac delivers the latest in comedy news, highlighting season two of Shane Gillis’s 'Tires' on Netflix and Adam Sandler's 'Happy Gilmore 2' trailer. He discusses the lineup for the Just For Laughs festival in Montreal, Robert Smigel's new podcast, and Conan O’Brien's reaction to 'Hacks'. The show also covers a controversial lawsuit against Helium Comedy Club, Seth Meyers' future in late-night TV, and Josh Goleman's upcoming comedy special. Additionally, a charity comedy night in Chicago is promoted, supporting children and families.
00:00 Introduction and Shane Gillis's New Season
00:40 Adam Sandler's Happy Gilmore 2 Announcement
02:12 Just for Laughs Festival Updates
02:57 Rick Mercer's Standup Tour and Mike Birbiglia's Fame
04:21 Robert Smigel's New Podcast and Conan O'Brien's PTSD
07:41 Canadian Spinoff of The Price Is Right
08:48 NBA Commentary and Comedy Influences
10:29 Seth Meyers on Late Night and Josh Goleman's New Material
12:41 Standup for Kids Comedy Night in Chicago
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00:00 Introduction and Shane Gillis's New Season
00:40 Adam Sandler's Happy Gilmore 2 Announcement
02:12 Just for Laughs Festival Updates
02:57 Rick Mercer's Standup Tour and Mike Birbiglia's Fame
04:21 Robert Smigel's New Podcast and Conan O'Brien's PTSD
07:41 Canadian Spinoff of The Price Is Right
08:48 NBA Commentary and Comedy Influences
10:29 Seth Meyers on Late Night and Josh Goleman's New Material
12:41 Standup for Kids Comedy Night in Chicago
Get the show without ads. Five bucks. For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app which says UNINTERRUPTED LISTENING. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus.
Contact John at john@thesharkdeck dot com
John’s free substack about the media: Media Thoughts is mcdpod.substack.com
DCN on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@dailycomedynews
https://linktr.ee/dailycomedynews
You can also support the show at www.buymeacoffee.com/dailycomedynews
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.