The plot forces JD and Dr. Park to work together when hospital board member Mr. Walton is hospitalized after being found passed out; suspicion falls on his trophy-wife stereotype, but the cause is ultimately two medications interacting poorly. Turk helps Elliot navigate a new romance with a pilot, and the episode features more Turk/Elliot teaming. The episode includes Rowdy appearing in JD’s office and ends with JD, Turk, Todd, Amara, and Deana at a bar. Johnny cites Zach Braff on John C. McGinley returning in the final two episodes and hopes for more recurring characters in a potential season two; Scott Foley jokes about not returning but says scheduling prevented it.

00:21 Dr Park Feels Like Dr Cox
01:01 Workplace Romance Setup
01:30 Board Member Medical Mystery
01:57 Turk Coaches Elliot
02:03 Bar Tag and Todd Bit
02:30 Rowdy Returns and Cox Tease
03:09 Braff Talks Missing Characters
03:42 JD and Elliot Co Parenting
04:13 Scott Foley Sean Update



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Scrubs 10x06 My Vip

Rob Schneider is urging a restored U.S. military draft with two years of service for 18-year-olds, prompting a Michael Imperioli joke. NYC Mayor Zoran Mamdani and Curtis Sliwa went viral for an Inner Circle Dinner comedy sketch about cat adoptions and political dynasties. Howie Mandel posted an apology to Kelly Ripa after joking about “looking great for 70” and then quipping he “does look great for my age.” Russell Brand’s trial on seven rape and sexual assault charges was delayed to October 12 and is expected to last two months. Josh Johnson will host the 30th Webby Awards May 11. Adam Sandler is set to remake the 2001 French drama “Timeout.” Other items include Megan Gailey on 800 Pound Gorilla, Jeff Dunham’s car series and collection, a Melbourne comedy true-crime tour by Matt Bell, Russell Peters’ $2.1M tax reassessments, and Gabriel Iglesias discussing Ozempic and a declined $1M endorsement.
 
00:15 Rob Schneider Draft Rant
01:14 Host Pushback and Fact Check
01:53 NYC Mayor Comedy Sketch
02:34 Howie Mandel Apology Saga
04:10 Russell Brand Trial Delayed
04:27 Webby Awards Host Announced
04:46 Adam Sandler Drama Remake
05:39 Jeff Dunham Car Series
06:38 Melbourne True Crime Comedy Tour
08:17 Gabe Iglesias on Ozempic
 


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Rob Schneider wants a Mandatory Draft, Howie Mandel Apologizes to Kelly Ripa

One Comedy Survivor goes home, and only four remain! 

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Comedy Survivor Week 13 - The Final Four

Johnny Mac delivers daily comedy news, highlighting Arsenio Hall’s Conan O’Brien appearance where they revisit Jay Leno’s Tonight Show history while noting Leno’s participation in an abused-animals benefit and referencing his 2019 “Standup for Animals” remarks. The show addresses Bert Kreischer claiming Dollywood is closing; a Newsweek fact check says the park only closed early for a few hours and is not shutting permanently. Mark Normand tells the LA Times a “best of gay porn” VCR label in his special was a friend’s joke, discusses his stage fist pump, avoiding overly kid-focused material, how comedy gives him purpose, and his view that comics chase virality due to booking pressures while advocating a middle ground on internet clips. Other items include Comedy Survivor results coming at noon Eastern, recommendations (Joe Dombrowski; Last One Laughing UK), Diane Morgan’s rail safety video comments, Noah Gordon Schwartz’s YouTube series on prediction markets, and Melbourne comedy festival show notes.
 
00:19 Arsenio and Conan Talk Leno
02:03 Dollywood Closing Rumor
03:16 Newsweek Fact Check
03:50 Mark Normand LA Times Q&A
06:09 Comedy Survivor and Watch Picks
06:35 Diane Morgan Rail Safety
07:41 Prediction Markets Comedy Series
08:28 Melbourne Fest Highlights
 


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Arsenio Hall talks to Conan O'Brien about Jay Leno

 Johnny Mac reports on a controversy involving Tonight Show warmup comic Seth Herzog, who drew backlash during a Guggenheim Museum BTS taping after asking “anyone here from the north,” which some interpreted as a North Korea reference; TMZ says he apologized and was replaced by Ryan Rice for the subsequent Rockefeller Center taping, though it’s unclear if related. The episode notes Seth Meyers is taking three weeks off until April 20 and Jimmy Fallon two weeks off starting April 7. Cheryl Hines responds to Chelsea Handler’s claims about buying a “toxic” $6M house from Hines and RFK Jr., saying she knew of no issues and suggesting Handler wants attention. Mack discusses a Deadline report on Netflix targeting podcasts, high talent costs, meeting audiences where they are, and whether carrying a weekly podcast could reduce incentives to buy comedy specials. Other items include Leanne Morgan throwing a ceremonial first pitch at Tennessee, a rumor Kelly Ripa is freezing out Howie Mandel, and Melbourne International Comedy Festival show recommendations.
 
00:19 BTS Warmup Controversy
02:25 Late Night Shows Breaks
03:06 Cheryl Hines vs Chelsea Handler
04:23 Netflix Podcast Strategy
06:42 Leanne Morgan First Pitch
07:08 Kelly Ripa Freezes Howie Mandel
08:23 Host Celebrity Encounters
09:02 Melbourne Comedy Picks
 


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BTS Fans Mad at Jimmy Fallon Warmup? The ‘Anyone Here From the North?’ Kerfuffle

Johnny Mac delivers a Saturday Daily Comedy News briefing featuring late-night jokes about the Army’s enlistment age increase and ICE agents being sent to airports, with riffs from Seth Meyers, Josh Johnson, Jimmy Kimmel, and Jon Stewart. He covers negative reactions to Bert Kreischer’s appearance during Netflix’s MLB opening-day coverage, including Dan Le Batard’s criticism and social media complaints. Mac confirms Bill Maher will receive the Mark Twain Prize after earlier White House denial, citing administration comments and Jeffrey Goldberg’s response. He shares comments from Mark Normand about his rapid-fire Netflix special and release timing, and Nate Bargatze discussing problem drinking insights inspired by Rob Lowe. Other items include Kevin James being spotted at a Kentucky Kroger, PaleyFest LA announcing a Scrubs cast event, Mac’s near car mix-up, and Hannah Gadsby explaining the sock-puppet format of Wolf, views on spoilers, fandom, and a Melbourne festival late-night-host concept.
 
00:17 Late Night Jokes Roundup
01:21 Bert on Baseball Backlash
02:42 Bill Maher Twain Prize
05:24 Mark Normand on Netflix
06:48 Nate Bargatze on Addiction
07:43 Kevin James at Kroger
08:25 Scrubs Update and PaleyFest
09:02 My Car Almost Stolen
10:08 Hannah Gadsby Sock Puppet
11:30 Spoilers and Taylor Swift
12:37 Melbourne Fest and Wrap


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Bert Kreischer Baseball Backlash, Bill Maher’s Mark Twain Prize, and Hannah Gadsby’s Sock Puppet

Johnny Mac previews Netflix Is a Joke Festival programming, highlighting the Roast of Kevin Hart (hosted by Shane Gillis), Fly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade featuring Chris Rock, Nate Bargatze at the Intuit Dome, and “A Night of Too Many Stars” hosted by Jon Stewart with a large guest list, plus other billed acts and shows. He notes frustration trying to reach Netflix PR. He also flags new releases: Jimmy O. Yang’s “Finally Home” in theaters and Julio Torres’ “Color Theories” on HBO/Max. Food-related items include Jim Gaffigan discussing continued GLP-1 use to curb cravings, Gabriel Iglesias describing rapid weight regain after Ozempic, Diane Morgan going vegan and sharing recipes, and Tig Notaro’s comments on vegan stigma. He suggests selling Mark Normand in the “comedy stock market,” mentions Margaret Cho’s political/personal set, and details Jo Koy listing his Las Vegas mansion for $11.25 million.
 
01:14 Netflix Is a Joke Highlights
03:08 More Lineup Deep Cuts
04:43 New Specials Out Today
05:39 Gaffigan on GLP-1
06:53 Fluffy Ozempic Rebound
07:52 Vegan Comics Talk Food
09:31 Comedy Stock Market Pick
10:19 Margaret Cho Politics Tour
11:06 Jo Koy Vegas Mansion
 

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Netflix is a Joke Festival's killer lineup: Shane, Mulaney, Gaffigan, Rock, Hart, Santino etc

Johnny Mac delivers a daily comedy news briefing led by Mark Normand’s account on Tuesdays with Stories of Netflix wanting a "Muslim joke" removed from promo clips, which a Netflix source strongly denies, saying only his reps were on the call and the story is embellished.

The episode also covers Vince Vaughn telling Theo Von late-night shows became agenda-driven and less authentic than podcasts; Johnny’s continued criticism of Stephen Colbert amid news of a new Lord of the Rings project involving Colbert and his son; costs and ratings for SNL UK; SNL’s new short-form “The Rundown” with Colin Jost and the next live show on April 4 with Jack Black and Jack White; Last One Laughing UK’s return; Tim Dillon on TSA lines; Louis Theroux with Stuart Lee; Netflix developing a scripted comedy with Hannah Berner and Paige DeSorbo; Eliza Schlesinger’s Jeep campaign; a Laughing on the Lake festival headlined by Bert Kreischer; Melbourne Comedy Festival picks; Langston Kerman joining an NBC PI comedy; and a last-day vote reminder for Comedy Survivor.
 
00:24 Normand Netflix Clip
03:19 Netflix Source Denial
03:57 Vince Vaughn on Late Night
06:13 Star Trek Ruiner Colbert and Lord of the Rings
08:32 SNL UK Costs
10:33 Last One Laughing UK
11:20 Tim Dillon idea for TSA
11:56 Van Halen's 5150
14:14 Festivals And New NBC
17:04 Wrap Up Survivor Vote

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Netflix Disputes Mark Normand ‘Muslim Joke’ Call, Vince Vaughn rips Late Night Shows, Colbert to develop Lord of the Rings!

Johnny Mac’s Daily Comedy News covers WWE partnering with Tony Hinchcliffe for “Kill Tony WrestleMania” in Las Vegas on April 18 after night one of WrestleMania 42, featuring WWE talent, comedians, and surprise guests. Ari Shaffir is ending his long-running storytelling show with “The End,” a seven-episode run on YMH Studios starting April 16 for $25, with a large comedian lineup and quotes from Shaffir and Tom Segura. Kumail Nanjiani is set to join The White Lotus season 4 in France, and Jason Momoa and Andy Samberg will star in the comedy “Protecting Jared.” A California jury ordered Bill Cosby to pay $19.25 million to a former waitress over a 1972 assault. The LA Times reviewed the Gabriel Iglesias/Joe Koy SoFi Stadium show, including guest appearances and Iglesias addressing an Epstein-files mention. The episode also highlights the Melbourne International Comedy Festival’s 40th year and recommended acts and improv shows.
 
00:18 Kill Tony Meets WrestleMania
00:50 Ari Shaffir Ends Storytelling
02:33 TV Film Quick Hits
03:01 Bill Cosby Civil Verdict
03:55 SoFi Stadium Comedy Recap
05:07 Gabe Iglesias Epstein Bit
05:50 Joe Koy Surprise Entrance
06:56 Bill Maher Award Confusion
08:15 Melbourne Fest Highlights
10:46 Improv Spotlight Melbourne
 

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Kill Tony Heads to WrestleMania, Ari Shaffir Ends Storytelling Series, and Melbourne Comedy Fest Turns 40

Johnny Mac covers comedy news including Netflix Is a Joke Festival’s closing-night “Roast of Kevin Hart,” hosted by Shane Gillis, airing live on Netflix May 10 from the Kia Forum in LA, and speculates on likely roasters. He recounts a story in which Hart intervened in a brewing Logan Paul–Rob Gronkowski feud that stemmed from comments by Tom Brady. The composer-performer of The Lion King’s “Circle of Life” chant, Lebo M, sues Zimbabwe comedian Learnmore Jonasi for $27 million over a viral podcast joke he says distorts the chant’s meaning and has led to harassment and fears about his Disney relationship. Mac notes barbs traded between Elon Musk and Jon Stewart, plugs Pete Holmes’ YouTube special “Silly, Silly Fun Boy,” reviews delayed Peacock availability and early reactions to SNL UK, and mentions Germany’s “Neo Social Club” and Shelly Belly’s debut special “Don’t You Judge Me.”
 
00:28 Kevin Hart Roast Announcement
01:18 Logan Paul Gronk Fight
02:16 Lion King Chant Lawsuit
04:27 Musk vs Jon Stewart
05:24 Pete Holmes New Special
05:41 Pete Holmes Mantra
07:39 SNL UK Review Highlights
10:46 SNL UK Critiques and Future
12:04 Germany Neo Social Club
12:34 Shelly Belly Special Release
 

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Shane Gillis to Host Live Kevin Hart Roast, Lion King Composer Lawsuit, and SNL UK Debut Reactions

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