Daily Comedy News with Johnny Mac - a daily briefing on comedians, and the comedy industry Bill Burr discusses his time at Riyadh Comedy Festival
Oct 2, 2025
22:27
Bill Burr discussed his appearance at the Riyadh Comedy Festival, including observations on Saudi culture and stand-up comedy constraints, his initial concerns about performing in Saudi Arabia and how he felt welcomed and appreciated by the audience.
The episode also covers other performers like Chris Tucker, Jeff Ross, and Russell Peters, and their shows at the festival. Additionally, it includes reactions from comedians and media personalities regarding the moral implications of attending the festival.
Other topics discussed include Jimmy Kimmel and Stephen Colbert's show cancellations, John Mulaney's partnership with non-alcoholic beer brand Years, and a new podcast explaining British comedy to Americans.
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The episode also covers other performers like Chris Tucker, Jeff Ross, and Russell Peters, and their shows at the festival. Additionally, it includes reactions from comedians and media personalities regarding the moral implications of attending the festival.
Other topics discussed include Jimmy Kimmel and Stephen Colbert's show cancellations, John Mulaney's partnership with non-alcoholic beer brand Years, and a new podcast explaining British comedy to Americans.
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.