Matt Rife says Seinfeld is overrated+ Theo Von’s New Netflix Special looks AWFUL

Johnny Mac previews the Knicks’ title-defense opener and leads with Blake Griffin launching “The Stepback with Blake Griffin” on Amazon/YouTube, aiming for John Oliver–style sports topics without game analysis and with fewer network constraints, including an episode on TV rights. He notes new releases from Theo Von (“I’m Doing Fine” on Netflix) and Chris Hardwick (“The Middle Ages” on the 800 Pound Gorilla YouTube channel), and highlights a Vice/Vanity Fair profile of Michael Che discussing his approach to audience reactions, age on SNL, and avoiding online discourse. Other items include Jon Stewart drumming with his band Church and State before doing stand-up in Atlantic City, Matt Rife’s Elle “Thirst Trap” interview and his take that Jerry Seinfeld is overrated, Matt Friend’s style comments, Kurt Metzger’s mockumentary pilot “The Experts,” secret “Don’t Tell” shows in WWII huts, NY Comedy Festival announcements, and Seinfeld auctioning a rare Rolex Daytona tied to the 1968 24 Hours of Daytona. 00:00 Knicks Cold Open 00:13 Blake Griffin Late Night 01:47 Censorship and TV Rights 02:12 Theo Von New Special 03:27 Chris Hardwick Release 03:41 Michael Che on SNL 06:19 Jon Stewart Double Duty 07:14 Matt Rife Thirst Trap 09:03 Matt Friend Style Talk 10:16 Kurt Metzger Pilot 11:30 Secret Hut Comedy Shows 12:21 NY Comedy Festival Updates 12:58 Seinfeld Rolex Auction 14:45 Wrap Up Go Knicks Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac--4522158/support. Today's DCN is brought to you by MyBookie use promo code DCN! Daily Comedy News is hosted by Johnny Mac and releases every weekday. Subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favorite app. Part of the Caloroga Shark Media network. For transcripts and show notes visit www.dailycomedynews.com Daily Comedy News with Johnny Mac is a daily podcast covering comedians, stand-up comedy, late night television, and the comedy industry. New episodes every morning. Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen.   Contact John at John@thesharkdeck dot com  For Uninterrupted Listening, use the Apple Podcast App and click the banner that says Uninterrupted Listening.  $4.99/month  John's Substack about media is free.