Is Aziz Ansari sorry? PLUS Dana Carvey on Heidi Gardner’s SNL exit and Caleb Herron’s HBO debut

Shane Gillis becomes a Notre Dame folk hero with injury reports, tailgates, and jumbotron cheers. Bert Kreischer shares his viral Florida State pregame speech that left 90,000 people cheering — and Tom Segura crying. Plus: Jimmy Kimmel retirement talk, Jerry Seinfeld’s controversy stalls, Adam Sandler shoots hoops, Ego Nwodim exits SNL, and Spinal Tap lore deepens.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac--4522158/support.Become a premium subscriber! (no ads). For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app which says UNINTERRUPTED LISTENING and the bonus “DCN8” show.You also get 25+ other series  (it’s only $4.99 a month with a free-trial month)Contact John at john@thesharkdeck dot com  Media Thoughts is mcdpod.substack.com dailycomedynews.substack.com DCN on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@dailycomedynews https://linktr.ee/dailycomedynews www.buymeacoffee.com/dailycomedynews  

Jerry Seinfeld’s comments about “Free Palestine” and the KKK spark controversy at Duke University. Andrew Santino reveals Disney edited jokes in his new Hulu special. David Letterman’s full Late Night archive hits streaming. Plus: Larry the Cable Guy’s new special, Spinal Tap 2 releases, Rainn Wilson defends The Office, and Friday’s comedy stock market. Sell your Gaffigan!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac--4522158/support.Become a premium subscriber! (no ads). For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app which says UNINTERRUPTED LISTENING and the bonus “DCN8” show.You also get 25+ other series  (it’s only $4.99 a month with a free-trial month)Contact John at john@thesharkdeck dot com  Media Thoughts is mcdpod.substack.com dailycomedynews.substack.com DCN on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@dailycomedynews https://linktr.ee/dailycomedynews www.buymeacoffee.com/dailycomedynews  

Jim Gaffigan goes full bourbon nerd at Louisville’s Bourbon & Beyond festival and preps a whiskey-themed special. Nate Bargatze opens up about therapy and fame. Patton Oswalt plays a Vulcan despite never watching all of TOS, sheesh.   Plus: Jordan Jensen backlash, Oscar Nunez gets political, Rainn Wilson evacuates (again), Liz Miele drops a new special, and the San Francisco Comedy Competition kicks off.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac--4522158/support.Become a premium subscriber! (no ads). For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app which says UNINTERRUPTED LISTENING and the bonus “DCN8” show.You also get 25+ other series  (it’s only $4.99 a month with a free-trial month)Contact John at john@thesharkdeck dot com  Media Thoughts is mcdpod.substack.com dailycomedynews.substack.com DCN on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@dailycomedynews https://linktr.ee/dailycomedynews www.buymeacoffee.com/dailycomedynews  

Adam Sandler launches his tour with Vanilla Ice and Kevin James in tow. Nate Bargatze talks Emmys, movies, and future theme park plans. Patton Oswalt embraces a half-empty casino gig. Bill Maher slams late night hosts. Stephen Colbert fans protest CBS. Plus: Earthquake’s new special, Aziz wants a Parks reboot, Leanne Morgan renewed, Dog Park gets greenlit, and Jordan Jensen drops a Netflix special.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac--4522158/support.Become a premium subscriber! (no ads). For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app which says UNINTERRUPTED LISTENING and the bonus “DCN8” show.You also get 25+ other series  (it’s only $4.99 a month with a free-trial month)Contact John at john@thesharkdeck dot com  Media Thoughts is mcdpod.substack.com dailycomedynews.substack.com DCN on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@dailycomedynews https://linktr.ee/dailycomedynews www.buymeacoffee.com/dailycomedynews  

he Daily Beast paints Kam Patterson as “MAGA comedian Tony Hinchcliffe’s protégé,” sparking déjà vu of Shane Gillis. Johnny Mac also covers Aziz Ansari commenting on the Bill Murray controversy, the star-studded but controversial Riyadh Comedy Festival lineup, Nate Bargatze’s rise as Emmy host, Colin Jost confirming his SNL return, Joe Rogan’s jab at Marc Maron, John Reep’s indictment, Howard Stern’s Sirius prank, and it's great dramatic actor and unfunny comedian Adam Sandler’s 59th birthday!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac--4522158/support.Become a premium subscriber! (no ads). For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app which says UNINTERRUPTED LISTENING and the bonus “DCN8” show.You also get 25+ other series  (it’s only $4.99 a month with a free-trial month)Contact John at john@thesharkdeck dot com  Media Thoughts is mcdpod.substack.com dailycomedynews.substack.com DCN on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@dailycomedynews https://linktr.ee/dailycomedynews www.buymeacoffee.com/dailycomedynews  

Johnny Mac digs into SNL strife as Dana Carvey suggests Heidi Gardner’s departure wasn’t her call and the PLEASE DON’T DESTROY trio splits with John Higgins leaving. Devon Walker asks for basic transparency from SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE. Plus, Aziz Ansari says he apologized privately amid the 2018 Babe.net story  - he shares this while promoting a movie. Caleb Herron lands a Friday HBO special, Michael Bublé shares JAY LENO’s “backyard” fan advice, DAVID BYRNE tries stand-up with a nudge from FRED ARMISEN (and a visit to JIMMY FALLON), and DANIEL TOSH lists his Lake Tahoe estate.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac--4522158/support.Become a premium subscriber! (no ads). For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app which says UNINTERRUPTED LISTENING and the bonus “DCN8” show.You also get 25+ other series  (it’s only $4.99 a month with a free-trial month)Contact John at john@thesharkdeck dot com  Media Thoughts is mcdpod.substack.com dailycomedynews.substack.com DCN on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@dailycomedynews https://linktr.ee/dailycomedynews www.buymeacoffee.com/dailycomedynews  

Kam Patterson’s old jokes about Rochester resurface just as he joins Saturday Night Live. Johnny Mac also covers the UK’s SNL spinoff, Nate Bargatze hosting the Emmys and launching a 62-arena tour, Howard Stern’s contract drama at SiriusXM, Marc Maron’s evolving WTF legacy, Paul Rodriguez’s drug charges, Fred Armisen’s Uncle Fester transformation, and harsh reviews for NBC’s The Paper.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac--4522158/support.Become a premium subscriber! (no ads). For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app which says UNINTERRUPTED LISTENING and the bonus “DCN8” show.You also get 25+ other series  (it’s only $4.99 a month with a free-trial month)Contact John at john@thesharkdeck dot com  Media Thoughts is mcdpod.substack.com dailycomedynews.substack.com DCN on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@dailycomedynews https://linktr.ee/dailycomedynews www.buymeacoffee.com/dailycomedynews  

Jo Koy’s next Netflix special will be released on vinyl. Sebastian Maniscalco designs a triangle stage and compares comedy to dance. Kathy Griffin apologizes for Anna Nicole Smith jokes. Weird Al reveals the secret to great parody. Plus: Jay Leno on EVs, Jeff Ross on name changes, Bill Engvall unretires, and Vir Das heads to Lincoln Center.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac--4522158/support.Become a premium subscriber! (no ads). For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app which says UNINTERRUPTED LISTENING and the bonus “DCN8” show.You also get 25+ other series  (it’s only $4.99 a month with a free-trial month)Contact John at john@thesharkdeck dot com  Media Thoughts is mcdpod.substack.com dailycomedynews.substack.com DCN on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@dailycomedynews https://linktr.ee/dailycomedynews www.buymeacoffee.com/dailycomedynews  

Adam Sandler earns critical praise for his dramatic role in J. Kelly. SNL trims Please Don’t Destroy, while Ben Marshall joins the cast. Andy Richter joins Dancing With the Stars — and Johnny Mac predicts disaster. Plus: Josh Blue’s new memoir, Bill Engvall unretires, Weird Al’s touring habits, Marc Maron’s evolution, and the Friday comedy stock market.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac--4522158/support.Become a premium subscriber! (no ads). For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app which says UNINTERRUPTED LISTENING and the bonus “DCN8” show.You also get 25+ other series  (it’s only $4.99 a month with a free-trial month)Contact John at john@thesharkdeck dot com  Media Thoughts is mcdpod.substack.com dailycomedynews.substack.com DCN on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@dailycomedynews https://linktr.ee/dailycomedynews www.buymeacoffee.com/dailycomedynews  

SNL returns with five new featured players including Ben Marshall and Cam Patterson. Scrubs officially reboots with the original cast. Jay Leno once gave Taylor Swift dating advice — seriously. Plus: Druski’s whiteface skit sparks debate, Graham Linehan arrested over tweets, The Paper debuts, and Johnny Mac hates binge drops.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac--4522158/support.Become a premium subscriber! (no ads). For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app which says UNINTERRUPTED LISTENING and the bonus “DCN8” show.You also get 25+ other series  (it’s only $4.99 a month with a free-trial month)Contact John at john@thesharkdeck dot com  Media Thoughts is mcdpod.substack.com dailycomedynews.substack.com DCN on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@dailycomedynews https://linktr.ee/dailycomedynews www.buymeacoffee.com/dailycomedynews