About this episode
Johnny Mac updates the comedy world amidst the LA fires, discussing closures of comedy clubs and late-night shows, and statements from hosts like Jimmy Kimmel and Seth Meyers. Melissa Rivers shares her experience escaping the fires. Gene Smart calls for networks to donate awards season revenues to fire victims. Highlights include Jim Gaffigan on Kelly Clarkson's show, Nikki Glaser's regrets about Dancing with the Stars, and Roy Wood Jr.'s upcoming special. Moe Mera announces a new tour, the Chiefs debut a comedy series with Pete Holmes, and Russell Brand gets fined for speeding. Finally, Jim Norton exits SiriusXM to start a new podcast. 00:00 Los Angeles Comedy Scene 00:32 Late Night Shows React to Wildfires 01:39 Personal Stories from the Wildfires 02:17 Jean Smart's Call to Action 02:45 Jim Gaffigan on Kelly Clarkson Show 03:08 Nikki Glaser's Dancing with the Stars Regret 03:23 Roy Wood Jr.'s Upcoming Special 04:49 Mo Amer's New Comedy Tour 05:16 Kansas City Chiefs' Comedy Series 06:44 Bad Bunny on Tony Hinchcliffe's Joke 07:06 James Acaster Turns 40 07:30 Russell Brand's Speeding Incident 08:11 Jim Norton Leaves SiriusXM Unlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media! Get all our shows on any player you love, hassle free! For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus . No plug-ins needed! You also get 20+ other shows on the network ad-free! This podcast supports Podcasting 2.0 if you’d like to support the show via value for value and stream some sats! https://linktr.ee/dailycomedynews Contact John at john@thesharkdeck dot com John’s free substack about the media: Media Thoughts is mcdpod.substack.com DCN on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@dailycomedynews You can also support the show at www.buymeacoffee.com/dailycomedynews Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac--4522158/support . Contact John at John@thesharkdeck dot com Thanks to our sponsors! Raycon Earbuds Underdog Fantasy Promo Code DCN Blue Chew Promo Code DCN Talkspace promo code Space 80 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.