Johnny Mac shares recommendations for Derek Stroop’s Netflix special and HBO’s Rooster, then reports Nikki Glaser will return as Golden Globes host on Jan. 10, 2027. He recounts Conan O’Brien’s comments to The Hollywood Reporter and The New Yorker about the murders of Rob and Michelle Reiner and why he hasn’t discussed them on his podcast. An NBC News poll ranks Pope Leo XIV first and Stephen Colbert second in trust/net favorability. Rob Schneider, on Bill O’Reilly’s podcast, claims liberal women control hosts like Jimmy Kimmel and Colbert. Ricky Gervais denies telling a joke cited in a nurse’s suspension. Ali Siddiq discusses self-distributing specials and industry disregard. Gossip items include Russell Brand death rumors, Chelsea Handler’s “Cowboy” boyfriend, and Tracy Morgan’s mobility issues tied to his 2014 crash. Also: Bobby Lee announces “The Finally Tour,” Netflix’s Will Ferrell golf series is titled The Hawk, and Amazon announces Kountry Wayne’s Prime special Nostalgia.<br /><br />00:50 Golden Globes Update<br />01:06 Conan and Reiner Tragedy<br />02:16 Trust Poll and Colbert<br />03:10 Rob Schneider Theory<br />03:53 Gervais Nurse Controversy<br />04:34 Ali Siddiq on Specials<br />05:21 Gossip Corner Returns<br />07:57 Bobby Lee Tour Dates<br />08:15 Will Ferrell Golf Series<br />09:24 Kountry Wayne Special<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>