 Johnny Mac covers a range of topics, starting with Roy Wood Jr.'s take on making humor out of bleak politics and Joe Rogan's controversial suggestion that Trump should run for California governor in 2030. Leslie Jones discusses the changing landscape for female comedians and the need for more diversity in late-night TV. Tiffany Haddish's new docuseries exploring Africa is announced, and Sebastian Maniscalco's Riyadh Comedy Festival appearance is highlighted. The episode also touches on BJ Novak's food service venture, Judd Apatow's reflections on Adam Sandler’s SNL audition, Jim Gaffigan's love of bourbon, and comedic insights from various other personalities.

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Jim Gaffigan's bourbon HOT TAKES

Johnny Mac discusses Jay Leno's involvement as Grand Marshal at the Harley Davidson Love Ride to raise money for charity, and a whimsical AI video involving the President.

Johnny also talks about Jim Gaffigan's bourbon ventures and his touring experiences, emphasizing his distaste for offending anyone. Michelle Wolf shares her aspirations for performing and writing, while Iliza Schlesinger's involvement in a Jeep brand ad campaign is highlighted.

The episode wraps up with insights from Bob Odenkirk on action movie tropes and an unexpected collaboration featuring Aerosmith, Youngblood, and Steve Martin.  

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Jim Gaffigan doesn't want to offend ANYONE

The main topic is an article from Garden and Gun about Jim Gaffigan's new bourbon brand, Father Time Bourbon. Jim discusses how he got into bourbon during the pandemic and his hands-on approach to creating quality bourbon blends. The script also covers various celebrity-owned spirits, including Adam Corolla's Mangria, Dan Aykroyd's Crystal Head Vodka, and Guy Fieri and Sammy Hagar’s tequila. In addition, Nate Bargatze is highlighted as the guest picker on ESPN's College GameDay, and there is a mention of Super Vanderbilt fan Theo Von. The script also touches upon Brad Williams' comedy special in Lexington and concludes with a note on Jono Zalay's new album and John Bishop's experience with a Bradley Cooper movie inspired by his standup gig.

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Is Jim Gaffigan CRAZY (about bourbon)???? Plus Theo Von and Nate Bargatze college football news

On today's episode of Daily Comedy News, Johnny Mack shares some late-night jokes about the East Wing of the White House. The episode features  Jimmy Kimmel discussing his unexpected rise to his talk show andhow Jon Stewart should have gotten the show.

Johnny also critiques Netflix's categorization of Adam Sandler's new film, 'j Kelly,' in the comedy category, and comments on the good and bad aspects of Sandler's career.

 The show also highlights Stavros Halkias' career profile in The New York Times, Leslie Jones' new special, and a mix of other comedy stock market insights. The episode concludes with a humorous take on a Japanese comedian, Takashi Wakasugi, who finds success in Australia.

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It's Stavvy's World and you're just living in it

Johnny Mac discusses the challenges comedians face in today's political climate. Ben Stiller emphasizes the importance of comedians speaking truth to power despite risks. Andrew Schulz's conversation with Joe Rogan about politicians on podcasts, land acknowledgments, and Kamala Harris is highlighted. The decline in Disney Plus subscriptions and public reactions to political issues are also covered.  Michelle Wolf's potential jokes for a Saudi Arabia comedy festival and her views on free speech in comedy are explored. Lastly, Byron Allen's ambition for a CBS show and Conan O'Brien's connection to Seattle are mentioned.

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The Michelle Wolf Jokes Too Hot for the Riyadh Comedy Festival

Johnny Mac decides to keep politics out oft he show today! He delves into a controversy surrounding the Golden Globes, explaining how Penske Media's ownership of various entities involved raises questions of impartiality.

Johnny also highlights interviews with comedians Dane Cook and Gianmarco Soresi, discussing their careers and perspectives on comedy. Additionally, Katt Williams's tour announcement, and Tim Heidecker's new role in 'The Comedy Hour' are mentioned.

What's the deal with Tim Dillon?

An amusing sideline story involves Colin Jost and Pete Davidson's ill-fated purchase of a Staten Island ferry, now facing numerous logistical and financial challenges.

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Colin Jost and Pete Davidson’s Staten Island Ferry Deal Sinks Fast

An insider's take on Jerry Seinfeld's recent struggles with his comedy, reactions to Colin Jost's controversial joke on SNL, and updates on ongoing and upcoming comedy shows. The podcast also touches on Joe Rogan's political comments, Gavin Newsom's attempts to engage with Rogan, and Pete Davidson's luxurious date with his pregnant girlfriend. Additionally, recent developments in long-running TV shows like 'South Park' and 'The Simpsons' are discussed, along with major announcements from the Great Outdoors Comedy Festival and Mel Hall's debut comedy special.

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Is Jerry Seinfeld creatively unhappy?  Joe Rogan continues to be down on Trump

Joe Rogan's frustration over political issues, Gianmarco Soresi's views on edgy comedy, and Marc Maron's documentary 'Anxiety Club'. It includes Chris Rock's admiration for Ben Stiller, Sebastian Maniscalco's experiences at the Riyadh Comedy Festival, and Kathy Griffin's recent struggles and party incident. The show also covers Conan O'Brien's 1500-episode run on TBS, Johnny Carson's iconic curtain auction, and a tribute week for Carson's 100th birthday. Lastly, Jimmy Fallon shares a humorous incident from his Olympics commentary experience.

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Is Trump losing Joe Rogan the way LBJ lost Cronkite?

Marc Maron's interview with Esquire about his feelings towards Jon Stewart's success and his own career struggles. Joe Rogan's controversial comments on his podcast, claiming that protesters are 'losers' or 'federal agents.' The abrupt withdrawal of Kamail Nanjiiani and Ilana Glazer from their Dreamforce performances, attributed to Nanjiani's illness and potential political discord within Salesforce leadership. Additionally, Johnny touches on David Letterman’s reflections on the handling of Stephen Colbert's show ending, Adam Sandler’s visit to the University of Kentucky, comedian CP’s views on developing comedy material, and a humorous conspiracy theory about the existence of the show 'Bob’s Burgers,' which recently celebrated its 300th episode.

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Joe Rogan called No Kings Day Protesters "Losers" - Marc Maron discusses Jon Stewartj jealousy

tart your morning with some comedy and light entertainment news as we cover Dave Chappelle, Joe Rogan, Jim Gaffigan, Bill Burr, Chris Rock, Kevin Hart, John Mulaney, Ricky Gervais, Tom Segura, Pete Davidson, Marc Maron, Theo Von, Bert Kreischer, and all your favorite comedians, Plus late-night show monologue recaps from Conan O'Brien, Trevor Noah, Jimmy Kimmel, Jimmy Fallon, Stephen Colbert and the rest plus a daily roundup of the latest news in stand-up comedy, comedy tv shows, comedy festivals, and comedy on Netflix.

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