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Louis CK officially NOT CANCELLED - will headline Netflix festival and get Netflix special PLUS Eugene Mirman in firey crash

Johnny Mac delivers daily comedy news, leading with Netflix bringing Louis C.K. back to headline the Hollywood Bowl on May 5 at the Netflix Is A Joke festival and releasing his upcoming special “Ridiculous” this summer, revisiting his 2017 cancellation and admission of misconduct allegations. He reports Eugene Merman was hospitalized with serious injuries after crashing into a toll plaza in New Hampshire and being pulled from a burning car by a state trooper. Mac covers Reggie Watts mourning Catherine McCullough and promoting a GoFundMe to help with international shipping of her remains and related service costs, noting supportive comments from friends. He adds Howie Mandel regrets apologizing to Kelly Ripa, discusses the trailer and May 29 release of Nate Bargatze’s film “The Breadwinner,” highlights Anaheim’s Standup Chow Down Festival, and shares Melbourne Comedy Festival clips and “Evil Dead the Musical.”   00:28 Louis CK Netflix Return 01:43 Eugene Merman Crash Update 02:45 Reggie Watts GoFundMe 04:57 Howie Mandel Apology Regret 05:33 Nate Bargatze Breadwinner Trailer 06:57 Comedy Stock Market Picks 08:50 Anaheim Chow Down Festival 10:27 Melbourne Festival Clips   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 [https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac-a-daily-briefing-on-comedians-and-the-comedy-industry--4522158/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss]. 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. [https://www.facebook.com/groups/154526560215993] 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. [https://www.mcdpod.substack.com] This is the animal sanctuary mentioned in the February 10 episode. [https://www.perfectimperfectionsrescue.org/donate]

Kid Rock’s Comedy Jam Lineup with Shane Gillis

Johnny Mac delivers Daily Comedy News and apologizes for audio peak distortion before covering Kid Rock’s Comedy Jam returning for its fifth year at the 2026 Nashville Comedy Festival on April 13 at the Ryman, benefiting the Kid Rock Foundation, with a lineup including Kevin James, Kathy Griffin, Shane Gillis, Joey Diaz, Heather McMahon, Morgan Jay, and Nate Jackson. He notes Matt Rife threw the first pitch at a Reds–Red Sox game and wants a Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers game remake, and shares John Mulaney’s book club pick The Monkey Wrench Gang. He highlights Webby Awards details (including entry fees) and nominees such as Conan and SmartLess, plus SNL and late-night nods, and reports Trevor Noah will host YouTube’s 2026 Brandcast upfront. Other items include a Wall Street Journal profile of Seinfeld trivia champions, Amy Schumer’s swimsuit post, Kathy Griffin bleaching her hair, Jay Leno’s emissions-law push, Melbourne Comedy Festival picks, clips from Dave Thornton and Nathan Chin, and last-day voting for Comedy Survivor featuring Sebastian Maniscalco.   00:38 Kid Rock Comedy Jam Lineup 01:39 Matt Rife Reds First Pitch 02:17 John Mulaney Book Club Pick 02:50 Webby Awards Nominees 04:29 YouTube Upfronts With Trevor Noah 04:49 Seinfeld Trivia Champions 05:57 Schumer Slimmer Griffin Blonde 06:41 Jay Leno Law Smog Exemptions 07:22 Melbourne Fest Clips   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 [https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac-a-daily-briefing-on-comedians-and-the-comedy-industry--4522158/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss]. 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. [https://www.facebook.com/groups/154526560215993] 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. [https://www.mcdpod.substack.com] This is the animal sanctuary mentioned in the February 10 episode. [https://www.perfectimperfectionsrescue.org/donate]

Rob Schneider Clarifies Draft Comments; Jon Stewart Mocks White House Ballroom

Johnny Mac covers comedy news including Rob Schneider clarifying his social media comments supporting a mandatory draft with no exemptions to deter wars and stop “other people’s kids” from dying. Jon Stewart critiques the White House Ballroom Project after a New York Times report describing odd design elements, and contrasts Trump’s detailed ballroom defense with his war answers; the press secretary says it will cost taxpayers nothing. Whitney Cummings jokes about leaked FBI Director Kash Patel emails. Billboard’s February 2026 top touring comedians list has Nate Bargatze at #1 (six of seven months), followed by Jo Koy, Katt Williams, Bert Kreischer, and Jim Gaffigan; the script also notes a New York Times headline calling Andrew Schulz a major political journalist and details his new film role. Other items: Andy Samberg’s rom-com “42.6 Years,” John Mulaney’s Graceland story, Netflix airing AFI’s Eddie Murphy tribute May 31, a Comedy Night for Immigrant Rights lineup, Wanda Sykes on truth in comedy, Maria Bamford and Jackie Kashian interviews, TJ Miller teasing a new Deadpool idea, Melbourne comedy events, and “Comedy Survivor” voting targeting Sebastian Maniscalco.   00:16 Rob Schneider Draft Debate 01:16 Jon Stewart Ballroom Roast 02:31 Whitney Cummings View Joke 02:49 Top Touring Comics Rankings 03:48 Andrew Schulz Movie Casting 04:35 Andy Samberg Romcom Update 05:07 Mulaney Graceland Story 06:08 Eddie Murphy AFI Tribute 06:50 Wanda Sykes On Truth 07:41 Bamford And Jackie Stories 09:23 TJ Miller Deadpool Talk 10:07 Melbourne Comedy Picks 11:13 Comedy Survivor Voting   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 [https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac-a-daily-briefing-on-comedians-and-the-comedy-industry--4522158/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss]. 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. [https://www.facebook.com/groups/154526560215993] 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. [https://www.mcdpod.substack.com] This is the animal sanctuary mentioned in the February 10 episode. [https://www.perfectimperfectionsrescue.org/donate]

Scrubs 10x06 My Vip

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 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 [https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac-a-daily-briefing-on-comedians-and-the-comedy-industry--4522158/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss]. 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. [https://www.facebook.com/groups/154526560215993] 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. [https://www.mcdpod.substack.com] This is the animal sanctuary mentioned in the February 10 episode. [https://www.perfectimperfectionsrescue.org/donate]

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

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   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 [https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac-a-daily-briefing-on-comedians-and-the-comedy-industry--4522158/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss]. 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. [https://www.facebook.com/groups/154526560215993] 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. [https://www.mcdpod.substack.com] This is the animal sanctuary mentioned in the February 10 episode. [https://www.perfectimperfectionsrescue.org/donate]