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  • Reaction to Billboard's Top 25 Stand-Up Comedians Of The Century List - are Jim Gaffigan and Sarah Silverman too LOW?

    Reaction to Billboard's Top 25 Stand-Up Comedians Of The Century List - are Jim Gaffigan and Sarah Silverman too LOW?
    Dec 28 2025
    Johnny Mac dives into Billboard.com's list of the 25 best stand-up comedians of the 21st century. Reacting to the list for the first time, Mack discusses the rankings and shares his candid thoughts on each comedian featured from positions 25 to 16.


    00:51 Meet the Expert Panel
    02:27 Billboard's Ranking Process
    03:01 Reacting to the List: 25 to 16
    08:40 Final Thoughts and Speculations



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  • Max Amini - The Unseen Comedy Star

    Max Amini - The Unseen Comedy Star
    Dec 27 2025
    John provides a humorous review of Deadline's list of the top 14 comedic performers who achieved significant professional growth in 2025. Highlighting names such as Max Amini, Leanne Morgan, and Josh Johnson, Johnny offers his candid commentary and surprise at the list, especially for lesser-known performers like Amini. Additionally, he discusses the Boston Globe's ranking of the top 10 network sitcoms of all time.



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    12 m
  • Comedy Stock Market - Sell Bowen Yang, Dave Chappelle. PLUS Shane Gillis to attend Knucklemania

    Comedy Stock Market - Sell Bowen Yang, Dave Chappelle. PLUS Shane Gillis to attend Knucklemania
    Dec 26 2025
    Johnny Mac presents the latest updates in the comedy world. Stephen Colbert denied any plans to run for president in 2028, stressing he should not run but leaving a slight opening for public service post his late-night show. Dave Chappelle faced backlash over his participation in the Riyadh Comedy Festival due to censorship agreements and the Saudi regime's treatment of LGBTQ+ individuals. Shane Gillis is set to debut in Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship, and Amy Schumer has been reported to focus more on her career post-weight loss. Ricky Gervais enjoys his focus on stand-up comedy, while Kevin Spacey makes a return in the Italian comedy series 'Mini Market.' The segment ends with insights into the comedy stock market and James Cameron's displeasure with Amy Poehler's joke at his expense.

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    11 m
  • Exploring Variety’s Top 100 Comedy Movies of All Time (Part 2) - Thankfully little Adam Sandler!

    Exploring Variety’s Top 100 Comedy Movies of All Time (Part 2) - Thankfully little Adam Sandler!
    Dec 25 2025
    Johnny Mac eviews the second part of Variety's list of the 100 best comedy movies of all time, covering titles ranked from 49 to 1. Johnny presents his thoughts on each film, providing humorous and critical insights while questioning some rankings, such as 'Airplane!' being placed lower than expected. Highlights include classic films like 'Mrs. Doubtfire,' 'Monty Python and the Holy Grail,' 'Bridesmaids,' and the top-ranked 'The Naked Gun.' Johnny also debates the prominence of Woody Allen and OJ Simpson in the top spots, and notes the surprising scarcity of Adam Sandler movies on the list.

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    14 m
  • Exploring Variety’s Top 100 Comedy Movies of All Time (Part 1) - Airplane is TOO LOW!

    Exploring Variety’s Top 100 Comedy Movies of All Time (Part 1) - Airplane is TOO LOW!
    Dec 24 2025
    Johnny Mac delves into Variety's list of the 100 greatest comedy movies ever made. Without prior judgment, Johnny provides his reactions to the first half of the list, starting from number 100 through number 50. Some highlights and notable entries include 'Wayne's World' at 99, 'Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy' at 88, 'Airplane!' at 62, and 'The Waterboy' at 50.


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    13 m
  • Jimmy Kimmel's UK Christmas Address PLUS Comedy Festivus hits Chappelle, Pete Davidson, Bill Burr

    Jimmy Kimmel's UK Christmas Address PLUS Comedy Festivus hits Chappelle, Pete Davidson, Bill Burr
    Dec 23 2025
    Johnny Mac delivers the latest in comedy news, covering Dave Chappelle's fleeting buzz, Jimmy Kimmel's quirky Christmas message, and Bowen Yang's exit from SNL. The script highlights Amy Schumer's reflections on friendship post-October 7th, Gabe Iglesias' benefit show, and a funny campaign where Stavros Halas disdainfully plays a mob Santa for Patreon. Also discussed are rising conservative jokes in late-night, Toby Morton's satirical domain purchases, and grievances against comedians performing at the Riyadh Comedy Festival. Kevin Hart’s new poker show, T.I.'s upcoming special, and Jon Stewart’s participation in the Broadway play 'All Out' are highlighted, among other comedy events and reflections.

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    16 m
  • Comedy News Today - which comedians had the biggest earning tours of 2025

    Comedy News Today - which comedians had the biggest earning tours of 2025
    Dec 22 2025
    Johnny Mac's 'Daily Comedy News' dives into Billboard's top 10 comedy tours of 2025, highlighting the achievements of comedians like Nate Brize, Kevin Hart, Nikki Glaser, and more. Nikki Glaser earns a spot as the only woman in the top 10, while Weird Al Yankovic and Matt Rife also make notable appearances. The episode also includes a playful segment about Bert Kreischer's supposed parking habits, a profile on Marc Maron's reflective thoughts on aging, and mentions of Jimmy Carr's commitment to comedy and Chloe Fineman's quirky hotel partnerships. There's a humorous retelling of a WGA meeting anecdote by John Mulaney and Robbie Hoffman, and a mention of the 'Everybody Loves Raymond' reunion special. Finally, comedian Connor Wood shares his travel essentials.

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    13 m
  • Dave Chappelle's Surprise Special Reviewed and Bowen Yang's SNL Farewell

    Dave Chappelle's Surprise Special Reviewed and Bowen Yang's SNL Farewell
    Dec 21 2025
    Johnny Mac discusses Dave Chappelle's unexpected Netflix special, giving it a strong review and comparing it to other top comedy specials of the year. He reflects on Chappelle's performance and the unusual release strategy.

    The episode also covers Bowen Yang's emotional departure from Saturday Night Live and speculates on his future career moves. Additionally, there's a brief mention of a physical altercation at Conan O'Brien's holiday party, and a review of Kumail Nanjiani's special, which Johnny finds prety good, but is suspect of some reviews oout there.

    00:20 Dave Chappelle's Surprise Special
    00:42 Review of Dave Chappelle's Special
    03:14 Spoilers and Highlights of Dave Chappelle's special

    07:51 Bowen Yang's SNL Farewell
    10:19 Conan O'Brien's shockingly sad Holiday Party Incident
    11:23 Quick Kumail Nanjiani Special Review
    12:25 Closing Remarks and Recommendations

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    13 m