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EPISODE · Jan 22, 2026 · 18 MIN

Did Ricky Gervais steal a joke for his Golden Globes winning special?

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Bert Kreischer's new show premieres on Netflix while Ricky Gervais faces allegations of joke stealing from Andy Field. Johnny also highlights a detailed conversation between Jerry Seinfeld and Nate Bargatze about comedy storytelling.He goes on to critique Stephen Colbert’s involvement in destroying Star Trek and mentions Sarah Silverman’s SNL anecdotes. Additionally, Johnny tackles various comedy specials and albums being released, along with the logistics of the Podcast Academy Awards.Lastly, he updates listeners on recent issues surrounding Russell Brand's legal troubles and a sneak peek into Netflix's well-coordinated comedy festival.00:38 Ricky Gervais Joke Controversy02:50 Jerry Seinfeld and Nate Bargatze Interview Highlights04:02 Late Night TV Critique07:32 Kenan and Kel's New Movie09:55 Podcasting Awards and Recommendations15:11 Comedy Album Releases Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac--4522158/support.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.comDaily 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. 

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