Why is everyone so mad about The Office Australia?

10/13/24 • 7 min

Johnny Mac discusses the buzz around the new Australian version of The Office, stating it follows a long tradition of various international adaptations. The show, starring Felicity Ward and approved by Ricky Gervais, will air on Prime Video in Australia and the UK. Additionally, Jeff Dunham is releasing a new Christmas comedy special, 'Scrooged Up Holiday Special', on November 19th on Amazon Prime. Nate Bargatze and his wife are contributing to an indoor facility for Donaldson Christian Academy. Roy Wood Junior's comedy touches on college textbook pricing, while Hari Kondabolu reflects on Totally Biased's impact and how it forecasted societal changes. Johnny wraps up with details on accessing ad-free shows and upcoming episodes.
00:00 Australian Office Hype
00:41 Felicity Ward's Role and Release Details
01:43 Jeff Dunham's New Holiday Special
03:18 Nate Bargatze's Generous Donation
03:59 Roy Wood Jr.'s Stand-Up Highlights
04:48 Hari Kondabolu on Comedy and Totally Biased
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Bert Kreischer's Bert Aid benefit show postponed

Todays whow covers a lively discussion on Saturday Night Live, with Michael Che expressing his reactions to receiving calls from Lorne Michaels. The dynamics between Che and Colin Jost are highlighted, particularly regarding their joke swap segment. The script also touches on Bert Kreischer's benefit 'Bert Aid' for Hurricane Helene victims and delves into a humorous list ranking 'Lost' characters as guests on Joe Rogan's podcast. It concludes with updates on comedian Steven Rogers' special taping, Eugene Mermin's Comedy Festival, and insights from comedian Veronica Slovakowska, offering perspectives on comedy careers and style.
00:24 Michael Che and Colin Jost's Insights
01:21 Lorne Michaels' Perspective
02:59 Bert Kreischer's Benefit Show moved to November
03:41 Lost Characters on Joe Rogan
07:26 Steven Rogers' Comedy Special
07:54 Eugene Mermin's Comedy Festival
08:20 Veronica Slovakowska's Comedy Journey
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John Mulaney - a live weekly Netflix talk show? Plus Nate Bargatze's Christmas Eve special! Seinfeld says Let's Go IDF

In this episode of Daily Comedy News with Johnny Mag, it is revealed that John Mulaney will host a weekly live talk show on Netflix, as announced by Netflix's chief content officer, Bella Baharia. Meanwhile, Nate Borghese is set to release two standup specials on Netflix. The segment also covers a humorous interaction on Andrew Schultz's podcast where former President Donald Trump faced laughter over his comments. Gossip Corner discusses Diddy's social gatherings, speculation surrounding Kevin Hart's social media absence, and a nod from Jerry Seinfeld at a Mets game. Additionally, Weird Al reveals a story involving Andy Samberg and his aspiration to host SNL. Samantha B. announces a new show on menopause, and Trevor Noah expresses interest in guest hosting the Daily Show to promote his new book. Lastly, Roy Wood Jr. and others reflect on the creative demands of comedy shows, with a teaser for a crossover between Abbott Elementary and It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia.
00:00 John Mulaney's New Talk Show
00:55 Nate Bargatze's Netflix Specials
01:24 Andrew Schultz's Podcast with Donald Trump
02:39 Gossip Corner: Diddy, Kevin Hart, and More
04:31 Jerry Seinfeld and Weird Al Stories
05:19 Samantha B. and Trevor Noah Updates
07:32 Roy Wood Jr. and Comedy Show Insights
08:40 Abbott Elementary and It's Always Sunny Crossover
09:22 Toronto's Hottest Comedy Show
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