Drama at Kevin Hart's Company, Gary Gulman's New Show, and Bill Burr Talks New Special

01/21/25 • 14 min

In today's episode of the Daily Comedy News, host Johnny Mac dives into recent events involving Kevin Hart's production company Heartbeat, which reportedly laid off about 20 employees following a disagreement among top executives. The episode also reviews Gary Gulman's new one-man show 'Grandiloquent,' praised for its mix of comedy and emotional depth. Jim Jeffries discusses the themes of his new tour while Bill Burr opens up about his upcoming special dealing with depression. The episode further covers Dulce Sloane's departure from The Daily Show, T.I.'s transition from rap to comedy, and the cancellation of Israeli comedian Yochai Sponder's performances in Amsterdam due to safety concerns. Additionally, production news around Noel Fielding and possible hints about a new 'Ted Lasso' project resurface. Join the discussion on the Facebook group for more comedy insights.
00:00 Kevin Hart's Company Shakeup
01:15 Gary Gulman's New Show: Grandiloquent
03:07 Jim Jeffries' New Material and Life Changes
03:54 Bill Burr on Depression and Political Comedy
06:57 Comedy Fundraisers and Dulce Sloan's Departure
08:15 Local Comedy Scene and SNL Insights
11:16 International Comedy Controversies
12:33 Noel Fielding and Ted Lasso Speculations
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Dave Chappelle's strong SNL, Shane Gillis roots for Notre Dame, and what Trump means for comedy

Johnny Mac dives into an eventful Monday with highlights from Dave Chappelle's hosting of Saturday Night Live, including his takes on LA wildfires, Diddy accusations, and a comedic yet serious address to Donald Trump. Also covered are Mark Normand's tweet about the TikTok ban, Shane Gillis' humorous prayer for Notre Dame, and Nikki Glaser's sold-out shows. Bill Maher critiques woke politics amid wildfire discussions, while the Washington Post sheds light on the resilient LA comedy scene during the fires. Additionally, updates include Roy Wood Jr.'s new comedy special, controversy around Noel Fielding's health halting his show, and insights from a new biography on SNL's Lorne Michaels. The episode concludes with a teaser for future discussions about Bill Burr and more comedy news.
00:23 Chappelle's SNL Monologue
01:24 Dave Chappelle's LA Wildfire Jokes
01:51 Diddy Accusations and Hollywood Orgies
02:41 Chappelle's Serious Message to Trump
04:07 Shane Gillis' Notre Dame Prayer
05:37 Nikki Glaser's Venue Upgrade
06:06 Bill Maher on California Fires
07:07 LA Comedy Scene Amidst Fires
08:42 Comedy Specials Review
11:44 Roy Wood Jr.'s Lonely Flowers
13:01 Bill Burr and Other Comedy News
14:19 SNL and Trump: A Retrospective
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Bill Burr and Marc Maron talk about their fights, report says Will Smith still mad at Chris Rock

Johnny Mac presents the latest in comedy news, discussing Will Smith's ongoing feud with Chris Rock, Trevor Noah hosting the Grammys, and a conversation between Bill Burr and Mark Maron on wildfires. Conan O'Brien jokes about nearly losing his house and assisting his staff affected by fires. The episode also covers Ricky Gervais promoting his alcohol brand, the impact of Apple TV shows like 'Ted Lasso', and outcomes of legal battles in comedy. Tune in for updates on comedian controversies and notable entertainment incidents.
00:19 Bill Burr on Marc Maron's Podcast
02:56 Conan O'Brien's Wildfire Experience
04:16 Trevor Noah to Host the Grammys
05:51 Will Smith and Chris Rock Feud
07:56 Comedy Bits and Updates
10:43 Legal Battles in Comedy
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