Why ABC Pulled Jimmy Kimmel Live! After His Charlie Kirk Comments
In this emergency episode, Johnny Mac discusses Jummy Kimmel's show being pulled by ABC!!!!!Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night monologue sparked major backlash this week after comments he made about the political right’s reaction to Charlie Kirk’s death. What started as a joke on Jimmy Kimmel Live! quickly escalated into a national controversy, with Nexstar pulling the show from its ABC affiliates and Disney following suit. In this episode, we break down what Kimmel said, why it struck a nerve, how broadcasters are responding, and what this moment means for the future of late-night TV and political speech on the airwaves.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
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Andrew Santino kept the Taylor Swift secret!!! Jay Leno opens up, and Ricky Gervais becomes a fat cartoon cat
Andrew Santino says Travis Kelce told him about the Taylor Swift proposal months ago. Jay Leno shares touching stories about caring for his wife with dementia. Ricky Gervais will voice a lazy cartoon cat in Netflix’s Alley Katz. Plus: Stavros Halkias on masculinity, Marc Maron and Sarah Silverman face off for tigers, Wanda Sykes talks parenting, Fallon stays through 2028, and Michael Palin escapes danger with the Fish Slapping Dance.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
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Nate Bargatze disaster fallout, Colbert’s emotional Emmy speech, and Saudi Arabia pays big for standup
The Emmy fallout continues as Nate Bargatze’s hosting is blasted by critics, comics, and writers. Stephen Colbert delivers an emotional speech. John Oliver drops an F-bomb on Nate. Meanwhile, Tim Dillon reveals he’s being paid $315K for a Saudi comedy gig — and Chappelle, Burr, and Hart are set to join. Plus: SNL cast updates, Bowen Yang stays, Ben Kaner’s debut, Craig Ferguson’s new specialBecome 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
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Nate Bargatze flops at the Emmys, Seinfeld backlash grows, and Tim Dillon gets serious about Charlie Kirk
Nate Bargatze’s Emmy hosting debut wasn't good, with a countdown clock gimmick angering viewers .Jim Gaffigan recycles bourbon jokes at Kroger. Jay Leno and Tim Dillon weigh in seriously on the Charlie Kirk shooting. Rainn Wilson defends his Office comments, and Seinfeld criticism escalates at Duke.I guess we know who we're selling on Friday's 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
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Jim Gaffigan signs bourbon at Kroger, Nate Bargatze threatens Emmy fines, Fallon tapes in Detroit
Jim Gaffigan meets fans at a Kroger bottle signing. Nate Bargatze promises to deduct $1,000 per second from Emmy winners who run long. Jimmy Fallon tapes a Detroit episode of The Tonight Show. Plus: Emmy predictions, Bowen Yang calls out AAPI snubs, Comedy Day in SF, a charity roast basketball game, and more Spinal Tap quotesBecome 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
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