Will Ferrell Hosts SNL, Paul McCartney Performs, and Late-Night Shakeups<br />Johnny Mac recaps a Saturday Night Live episode hosted by Will Ferrell with Paul McCartney as musical guest, including a Trump-and-“Jeffrey Epstein” cold open, a Chad Smith-as-Ferrell bit, the annual Jost/Che joke swap, and McCartney performing “Band on the Run” and “Coming Up,” with speculation around extended credits for executive producer Lorne Michaels. He covers Theo Von dismissing Joe Rogan’s mental-health concerns, Jim Gaffigan releasing an audio version of his bourbon-themed set, and reports that Pete Davidson and Elise Hewitt split while focusing on their daughter Scotty Rose, alongside Davidson’s real-estate sales. Other items include Triumph on Stavy’s World, a rumor about Shane Gillis in a Drake video, a planned Weird Al Broadway musical, Strike Force Five ratings and podcast talk, David Letterman’s comments on late-night’s future, Brian Stack on writing at The Late Show/Conan, Jon Stewart criticizing Apple TV, and the BBC announcing new and returning comedy shows.<br /> <br />00:13 SNL Cold Open Recap<br />01:06 Will Ferrell Host Bit<br />01:49 Jost Che Joke Swap<br />02:15 Paul McCartney Performances<br />03:07 Lorne Michaels Farewell Hints<br />03:41 Theo Von Rogan Concern<br />04:11 Jim Gaffigan Bourbon Set<br />04:24 Pete Davidson Split Details<br />05:46 Triumph on Stavys World<br />06:14 Drake Album Shane Gillis<br />06:28 Weird Al Broadway Musical<br />07:29 Strike Force Five Ratings<br />09:03 Kimmel Summer Off Debate<br />10:28 Letterman on Late Night Future<br />11:36 Brian Stack on Writing<br />14:31 Emmy Blotnick Release<br />14:36 Jon Stewart vs Apple<br />15:20 BBC Comedy Funding Fight<br />15:56 BBC Comedy Festival Lineup<br />16:24 Wrap Up and Sign Off<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>