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  • Mulaney's Sobriety, Birbiglia's New Special, Schumer's Real Estate, and More!

    Mulaney's Sobriety, Birbiglia's New Special, Schumer's Real Estate, and More!
    2025/05/28
    Johnny Mac recaps the latest in comedy news. Topics include John Mulaney discussing his sobriety journey on Ted Danson's podcast, Mike Birbiglia's reflections on family and writing, Ronnie Chieng's journey to American citizenship, Jo Koy and Ram Yousef's commencement speeches, and Amy Schumer's real estate ventures. The episode also highlights new comedy shows announced by the BBC, a recap of a comedian roundtable by Hollywood Reporter, and a unique story involving a comedian's personalized license plate auction.

    00:06 John Mulaney's Sobriety Journey
    01:39 Mike Birbiglia's New Show and Personal Insights
    02:16 Ronny Chieng's American Citizenship Journey
    03:49 Jo Koy's Commencement Speech
    04:31 Ramy Youssef's Commencement Speech
    05:17 Seth Meyers' Bombing Story
    05:43 Stephen Colbert's DC Comics Cover
    07:22 Amy Schumer's Real Estate Ventures
    08:23 BBC's New Comedy Shows

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    14 分
  • Conan O'Brien's Career Reflections

    Conan O'Brien's Career Reflections
    2025/05/27
    Conan O'Brien discussed his career ups and downs on the Messy podcast with Christina Applegate and Jamie Lynn Sigler. The conversation spans his journey through television and the unexpected support he found online. The episode also explores John Mullaney's interview with GQ Magazine about his Rolex collection and Dmitri Martin's blend of visual art with comedy. Additionally, Taylor Tomlinson announces her upcoming Netflix special, Howie Mandel shares his perpetual connection to standup, and Martin Short humorously reflects on his Emmy nomination against Steve Martin. The show concludes with a reminder of the benefits of subscribing to the ad-free version of the program.

    00:00 Conan O'Brien Reflects on Career Ups and Downs
    00:58 John Mulaney's Watch Collection and Personal Stories
    02:47 Dmitri Martin's Artistic Journey and Personal Reflections
    04:14 Taylor Tomlinson's Upcoming Netflix Special
    04:53 Howie Mandel on His Standup Comedy Roots
    05:32 Martin Short on Competing with Steve Martin and Career Anecdotes
    06:36 Closing Remarks and Subscription Information

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    8 分
  • Mike Birbiglia's New Netflix Special & Conan O'Brien's Legacy

    Mike Birbiglia's New Netflix Special & Conan O'Brien's Legacy
    2025/05/26
    Johnny Mac covers the latest in comedy news, discussing Mike Birbiglia's new Netflix special 'The Good Life,' which delves into personal themes including parenting and his father's stroke. Conan O'Brien reflects on his Tonight Show departure and his career, while Ryan Reynolds' appearance on Conan's podcast reignites Jay Leno conspiracy theories. Jay Leno advises comedians to expand beyond local acts, and Howie Mandel talks about how 'Deal or No Deal' impacted game shows for comedians. Additionally, Hasan Minhaj praises Russell Peters' influence, and Matteo Lane shares amusing anecdotes from his special. Other segments include Al Scorch's public toilet reviews and Sebastian Fowler's cross-country BMX journey.

    00:00 Introduction and Previous Episode Recap

    00:11 Mike Birbiglia's New Netflix Special
    01:32 Conan O'Brien's Career Reflections
    02:54 Ryan Reynolds and Jay Leno Conspiracy Theories
    03:48 Jay Leno's Advice to Comedians
    04:26 Howie Mandel on 'Deal or No Deal'
    05:12 Asian American Comedians and Their Influences
    05:55 Matteo Lane's Comedy Journey
    07:41 Al Scorch's Public Toilet Reviews
    08:19 Sebastian Fowler's BMX Adventure

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    10 分
  • The Mount Rushmore of Late Night Comedy

    The Mount Rushmore of Late Night Comedy
    2025/05/25
    Johnny Mac delves into the history and key figures of late-night television. He discusses the important contributions of hosts like Steve Allen, Jack Paar, Johnny Carson, David Letterman, Jay Leno, and Conan O'Brien. By comparing them to the symbolic representation of actual presidents on Mount Rushmore, John evaluates their legacies and longevity. Ultimately, he establishes his 'Mount Rushmore' of late night,

    00:00 Introduction to the Mount Rushmore of Late Night
    00:26 The History of Late Night TV
    01:54 Mount Rushmore of Late Night: The Real Presidents
    02:31 Legacy and Longevity in Late Night
    04:49 Case Studies: Steve Allen and Jack Parr
    07:30 Case Studies: Johnny Carson and Tom Snyder
    08:12 Case Studies: David Letterman and Jay Leno
    10:15 Case Studies: Jon Stewart and Arsenio Hall
    12:20 Case Studies: Conan O'Brien
    13:50 Final Picks for the Mount Rushmore of Late Night


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    16 分
  • New specials this weekend from Jerrod Carmichael and Mike Birbiglia

    New specials this weekend from Jerrod Carmichael and Mike Birbiglia
    2025/05/24
    Johnny Mac highlights two major comedy specials for the holiday weekend: Jerrod Carmichael's 'Don't Be Gay' on HBO Max and Mike Lia's Netflix special. Mack discusses Carmichael's lack of PR push and details from his special focused on personal and social issues. Further topics include Steph Tolev and Fakokovva’s upcoming specials, Apple TV's new Peanuts musical, the Scrubs reboot with Zach Braff, Pete Davidson’s return to stand-up, and Bowen Yang’s emotional moments on SNL. Additionally, there’s a fun segment on John Oliver’s playful challenge to minor league baseball teams.

    00:27 Mike Birbigia's Comedy Insights
    01:09 Jerrod Carmichael's New Special
    02:43 Upcoming Comedy Specials
    03:23 Peanuts Musical and Scrubs Reboot
    04:53 Pete Davidson's Standup Return
    05:16 Bowen Yang's SNL Future
    06:05 John Oliver and Minor League Baseball

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    15 分
  • Knicks vs. Comedy, Shaq's Roast Plans, and Conan in Toy Story 5

    Knicks vs. Comedy, Shaq's Roast Plans, and Conan in Toy Story 5
    2025/05/23
    From the NBA playoffs, a humorous piece by Celtics fan Josh Gondleman. Shaquille O'Neal hints at hosting a roast with a diverse comedian lineup. Conan O'Brien joins Toy Story 5 as a new character, SmartyAnts, with the movie's release set for June 19, 2026. Ricky Gervais and Mike Schur are set to receive stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The episode also reviews Sarah Silverman's new comedy special, ranks the best stand-up specials of 2025 so far, and quotesinterviews with comedians like W. Kamau Bell and Jon Lovitz. Plus, highlights of the Vail Comedy Festival and the release of Shanna Christmas's comedy album 'Highly Intelligent.'

    00:00 Knicks Town
    02:48 Shaquille O'Neal's Roast Plans
    03:48 Conan O'Brien Joins Toy Story 5
    04:27 Ricky Gervais and Mike Schur Honored on Hollywood Walk of Fame
    06:57 Sarah Silverman's New Special Review
    07:41 Comedy Specials and Stand-Up Recommendations
    08:36 W. Kamau Bell's Stand-Up and John Lovett's Comedy Style
    10:57 Vail Comedy Festival and Shanna Christmas's New Album
    11:55 Conclusion and Upcoming Episodes

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    13 分
  • Tim Dillon rejects CNN's premise PLUS one fan's unrealistic expectations for Theo Von

    Tim Dillon rejects CNN's premise PLUS one fan's unrealistic expectations for Theo Von
    2025/05/22
    Mike Birbiglia’s 'The Good Life' is out Monday. The episode also discusses a CNN appearance by Tim Dillon, his critique of traditional media, and observations on the 'Dude Bro Podcast' culture. Additionally, there's a review of Theo Von's recent Miami show. Promotion for a premium subscription and Sunday's 'Mount Rushmore of Late Night' segment concludes the episode.
    00:00 Introduction and Upcoming Episodes
    00:24 Mike Birbiglia's New Netflix Special
    02:05 Earthquake's Second Netflix Special
    02:40 Tim Dillon CNN Appearance
    04:56 Theo Von's Miami Show Review
    09:23 Sydney Comedy Festival Awards
    09:58 Conclusion and Subscription Information

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    11 分
  • Is John Mulaney copying Chris Gethard?

    Is John Mulaney copying Chris Gethard?
    2025/05/21
    Topics include Ryan Reynolds' appearance on Conan O'Brien, Sarah Silverman's reflections on October 7th, critical reviews of John Mulaney's Netflix talk show, and accusations that Mulaney's show mimics Chris Gethard's. Mateo Lane's Hulu special is mentioned, alongside Theo Von's recent posts about hanging out with Ivanka and Jared Kushner. The podcast also covers Kevin Hart's new film casting in New Jersey, Bill Maher shutting down his podcast company, and celebrity opinions on Dave Chappelle and Donald Trump hosting SNL. The episode concludes with mentions of a successful fundraising event for cancer research hosted by prominent comedians.
    00:00 Introduction and Ryan Reynolds on Conan
    00:42 Sarah Silverman's Stand-Up Struggles
    01:07 John Mulaney's Netflix Talk Show Critique
    03:43 Mateo Lane's Comedy Journey
    05:12 Theo Von's Celebrity Encounter
    05:46 Kevin Hart's New Film Casting Call
    07:15 Bill Maher Shuts Down Podcast Company
    08:12 Nora Dunn on Controversial SNL Hosts
    10:48 Comedy Versus Cancer Benefit Event
    11:52 Conclusion and Ways to Support the Show

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    13 分