Johnny Mac covers a variety of comedy topics including John Oliver's critique of a UK version of Saturday Night Live, David Cross's multifaceted career and tour, and Jimmy O. Yang's upcoming show in Hong Kong. The episode also features insights from Howie Mandel, Hannah Berner's perspective on reality TV vs. stand-up comedy, and a discussion about Jay Leno's reputation. Lastly, there's a snippet on Graham Norton selling his NYC crash pad.  
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00:20 John Oliver on SNL UK
01:08 David Cross's Tour and Projects
02:36 Jimmy O. Yang's Hong Kong Show
04:26 Howie Mandel on Standup Comedy
05:09 Hannah Berner's Standup Journey
06:08 Bill Burr's Political Views
07:34 Jay Leno: Good Guy or Bad Guy?
10:03 Graham Norton's NYC Crash Pad

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Jay Leno: Good Guy or Bad Guy?

Johnny Mac discusses Sarah Silverman's upcoming Netflix special 'Postmortem' set to release on May 20th. Season two of 'Conan O'Brien Must Go' is now available on Max, featuring Conan's travels to New Zealand, Spain, and Austria. Conan also appears at a leadership convention in Las Vegas. The show highlights controversy surrounding Nate Bargatze's recent Esquire interview criticizing Disney's focus on business over audience connection. Bill Burr's New Yorker interview is also discussed, where he reflects on fair wages and the importance of family time. Lastly, Adam Sandler is set to star alongside George Clooney in the upcoming film 'Jay Kelly,' which releases on November 14th. Additional news includes details on the Toledano Street Comedy Festival in New Orleans.

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00:00 Introduction and Sarah Silverman's New Special
00:54 Conan O'Brien's Latest Adventures
02:44 Nate Brizi's Controversial Interview
07:36 Bill Burr on Work and Society
09:11 Adam Sandler's Upcoming Movie

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Sarah Silverman's Netflix Special, Conan O'Brien's New TV Season, and More

Johnny Mac discusses Bill Burr's feature in The New Yorker, where Burr reflects on the temptations and challenges of fame, and his approach to comedy. The show also covers John Mulaney's Netflix series, noting its initial success and subsequent decline in viewership. Additionally, Johnny highlights insights from the comedy industry, including Nate Bargatzes profile in Esquire, Paramount's halting of a civic initiative project linked to The Daily Show, and changes at Just for Laughs under new ownership.

00:00 Introduction and Bill Burr's Profile
02:18 John Mulaney's Netflix Show
05:58 Nate Bargatze's Rise and Style
08:14 Paramount's Civic Initiative and Just for Laughs

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Bill Burr's Perspective on Fame P:US John Mulaney's Show Struggling?

Johnny Mac dives into recent comedy highlights, starting with Conan O'Brien winning the Mark Twain Prize, now available on Netflix, with notable performances from John Mulaney, Nikki Glaser, and others.  Nate Bargatze's is out doing press for the new book 'Big Dumb Eyes,' touching on Nate's journey in comedy and his strategic decision-making. The episode covers other major comedy news, such as Colin Jost's potential SNL departure, Marcello Hernandez's and profile in Rolling Stone.
 
00:21 Must Watch! Conan O'Brien's Mark Twain Prize Award
01:26 Nate Bargatze's New Book Your
06:11 Colin Jost's Potential SNL Departure
07:21 Marcello Hernandez's Rising Stardom
08:52 Comedy News Roundup
10:04 Mike Myers and Colin Mocherie's Charity Show
10:21 Shaquille O'Neal's Generous Act
 

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Conan on Netflix, Nate Bargatze's New Book, Jost leaving SNL?

Johnny Mac dives into a discussion about the current top female comedians, questioning why Nikki Glaser is missing from a recent Vogue list. He then explores Joe Rogan's podcast rankings and how they fluctuate due to factors like recency bias and subscriber engagement. Mack provides a detailed breakdown of Rogan's earnings from podcast advertising. The episode also highlights comedian Matt Rife's appearance on Ghost Adventures and Sheng Wang's thoughts on the importance of comedy community. Additionally, Mack shares Jay Leno's touching comments about caring for his wife with Alzheimer's. The episode wraps up with clips from comedians Alex Ward, Emma Holland, and Hey Huang performing at the Sydney Comedy Festival.
 
00:58 Joe Rogan's Podcast Rankings
01:47 Understanding Podcast Charts
03:55 Joe Rogan's Earnings Breakdown
05:18 Matt Rife on Ghost Adventures
05:58 Shing Wang on Comedy and Friendship
06:36 Jay Leno's Personal Life and Career Reflections
08:55 Sydney Comedy Festival Highlights

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Has Joe Rogan lost his podcast mojo?  No.

Johnny Mac discusses the slow period for comedy specials, highlighting notable releases from platforms like Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon. He delves into recent and upcoming specials, including David Spade's 'Dandelion,' Sarah Silverman, and Gerard Carmichael. Johnny shares a funny anecdote about Jay Leno's impromptu visit to David Letterman’s house and debates Leno's character. The episode also covers  Sheng Wang’s writing tips, and Josh Jones’ comedic journey. The serious tone comes with the update on Russell Brand's court appearance on multiple sexual assault charges. Additionally, Johnny reflects on the last great comedy specials and reviews Vogue's list of the funniest female comedians of all time, ending with a tribute to the late Ruth Buzzi.
 
00:18 Netflix and Upcoming Comedy Specials
01:04 Mark Twain Prize for Humor
01:29 Jay Leno and David Letterman Anecdote
03:33 Shang Wang's Writing Routine
03:54 Josh Jones' New Tour and Personal Stories
04:58 Russell Brand's Court Appearance
06:03 Discussion on Great Comedy Specials
07:32 Vogue's Funniest Female Comedians List
10:39 Ruth Buzzi Tribute and Conclusion

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The Comedy Special Drought - Conan O'Brien on Netflix kicks off a slow comedy month

Johnny Mac discusses Tom Segura's upcoming Netflix series 'Bad Thoughts' featuring a character parodying country music star Garth Brooks. Segura and his wife Christina P have joked about Brooks since 2018, hinting at him being a serial killer. The show transitions to Jimmy Fallon's new role as a brand partner and investor in the tortilla chip company Sochi. The episode also covers highlights from the Sydney Comedy Festival, featuring comedians Cam Knight, Ben Hunter, and Dan Wrath.

 
00:18 Tom Segura's New Series and Garth Brooks Jokes
03:45 Jimmy Fallon's Tortilla Chip Venture
07:36 Sydney Comedy Festival Highlights

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Tom Segura's Totally Not Garth Brooks Serial Killer Character

Johnny Mac highlights comedian Dave Chappelle's appearance at Lincoln Center honoring Duke Ellington. Nikki Glaser comments on Bill Belichick's girlfriend via Instagram, Sophie Buddle describes her quick writing process for Taylor Tomlinson's show, and John Mulaney debates fighting three 14-year-olds for TV. Nate Bargatze shares his future stand-up plans, John Stewart plays in a band, and Tina Fey debunks Golden Girls remake rumors. Upcoming comedy festivals in Nebraska and Dubai are discussed, along with new comedy albums from Simon Gibson and news on John Cleese's property settlements.

00:00 Dave Chappelle at Lincoln Center
00:55 Nikki Glaser Weighs in on Bill Belichick's Girlfriend
01:57 John Mulaney's Gorilla Debate and Upcoming Fight
02:48 Writing for Taylor Tomlinson's Show
03:48 Nate Bargatze's Future Plans
04:29 Jon Stewart's Band and Tina Fey's Golden Girls Rumor
05:35 Comedy Festivals and Upcoming Shows
07:04 New Comedy Album by Simon Gibson
07:37 John Cleese's Financial Woes and Final Thoughts

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Dave Chappelle on Dizzy, Nikki Glaser on Belichick's Girlfriend

In today's comedy news, Johnny Mac covers Tom Segura's new Netflix series 'Bad Thoughts' premiering May 13th, which features grotesque and absurd content. Pete Davidson will host an AMA on the AXE Instagram page, focusing on confidence and underdog wins. Additionally, he appears in a commercial for AXE. Jordan Klepper's new Daily Show special dives into young Trump voters, while comedian Dave Thomas discusses his shift in perspective after a close call with death and his efforts to support Ukraine. Chloe Fineman shares an awkward encounter at a NY restaurant, and Philadelphia's Variety Pack festival starts today, showcasing diverse alt-comedy performances.

00:00 Tom Segura's New Netflix Series
01:46 Pete Davidson's AMA and Axe Commercial
03:09 Jordan Klepper's New Daily Show Special
04:32 Dave Thomas's New Mission in Ukraine
05:53 Chloe Fineman's Restaurant Incident
07:40 Philadelphia's Variety Pack Comedy Festival
08:39 John Cleese on Monty Python's Dynamics

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Tom Segura's New Series "Bad Thoughts", Pete Davidson on Confidence

Shane Gillis's collaboration with NASCAR for Netflix's 'Full Speed' Season 2. Tim Dillon discusses his preference for LA over Austin despite political issues. John Cleese reflects on the 50th anniversary of Monty Python's 'Holy Grail' and its impact on American culture. Seth Meyers comments on changes in the late-night comedy landscape, praising new shows like Taylor Tomlinson's 'After Midnight'. Other news includes Nikki Glaser's recognition in Time 100, Rami Yousef's commencement speech at Rutgers, Spotify's podcast payouts, Matt Ford's critique of the Edinburgh Fringe, and upcoming comedy stage shows and courses.
 
00:11 Shane Gillis Teams Up with NASCAR
00:52 Tim Dillon's Take on LA vs. Austin
01:32 John Cleese Reflects on Monty Python
05:02 Seth Meyers on the Evolution of Late Night
05:53 Nikki Glaser's Influence and Future Plans
06:26 Ramy Youssef's Commencement Speech at Rutgers
06:58 The Economics of Cramomedy
08:32 New Comedy Stage Show: The Battle
08:58 National Comedy Center's New Initiatives
09:22 Mike Myers on Politics and Comedy

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Shane Gillis x NASCAR, Tim Dillon on LA vs. Austin, and John Cleese Reflects on the Holy Grail

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