Johnny Mac delivers comedy news from a new recording space, leading with commentary on Louis CK headlining Netflix Is a Joke and releasing a Netflix special, “Ridiculous,” including criticism of “cancel culture” narratives. He highlights Shang Wang’s new Netflix special “Purple,” directed by Ali Wong and filmed at Washington, DC’s Warner Theatre, and previews Rami Youssef’s third HBO special “Rami Youssef: In Love” (April 17), filmed at the Hideout in Chicago and directed by Chris Storer, with HBO praise for its intimacy. The show covers Joe Rogan and Theo Von discussing the war in Iran and later aliens, plus Jon Stewart criticizing Trump’s decision-making. Updates include Eugene Mirman recovering after being pulled from a fiery car crash, Devin Walker’s comments about SNL cast representation, Colin Jost set to star in a Peacock drama about dentist-turned-cocaine kingpin Larry Lavin, Melbourne Comedy Festival notes, Reuben K’s security issues and touring show, and Lucie Arnaz preserving Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz materials at the National Comedy Center.<br /> <br />00:35 Louis CK Netflix Return<br />01:59 Shang Wang Purple Trailer<br />03:15 Ramy Youssef HBO Special<br />05:59 Rogan Theo Von Politics<br />08:01 Aliens Talk Detour<br />08:42 Jon Stewart On Trump<br />09:32 Eugene Merman Crash Update<br />09:58 SNL Diversity Debate<br />11:35 Colin Jost Crime Drama<br />12:09 Melbourne Fest Picks<br />13:08 Ruben Kay Threats Tour<br />14:34 Lucie Arnaz Comedy Legacy<br /> <br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac-a-daily-briefing-on-comedians-and-the-comedy-industry--4522158/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac-a-daily-briefing-on-comedians-and-the-comedy-industry--4522158/support</a>.<br /><br />Daily Comedy News is the number one comedy news podcast, delivering daily coverage of standup comedy, late night television, comedy specials, tours, and the business of comedy.<br /><b></b><br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/154526560215993" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><b>COMEDY SURVIVOR in the facebook group.</b></a><br /><br />Contact John at John@thesharkdeck dot com <br /><br />For Uninterrupted Listening, use the Apple Podcast App and click the banner that says Uninterrupted Listening.  $4.99/month <br /><br /><b><a href="https://www.mcdpod.substack.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">John's Substack about media is free.</a></b><br /><b></b><br /><a href="https://www.perfectimperfectionsrescue.org/donate" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><b>This is the animal sanctuary mentioned in the February 10 episode.</b></a>