EPISODE · Jun 7, 2026 · 8 MIN
Kevin Hart’s High Stakes Poker Losses, Plus Gaffigan, Seinfeld & Bargatze, Kreischer, Glaser News
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Johnny Mac covers comedy news, starting with spoilers from PokerGO’s High Stakes Poker Season 16 featuring Kevin Hart, who had nearly $1 million, rebought for $500,000, and saw losses eclipse $1.4 million after two major pots. Jim Gaffigan tells Goldenglobes.com that streaming and social media transformed stand-up into a healthier part of entertainment and says comedy is about listening to evolving social norms. For Forbes, Jerry Seinfeld and Nate Bargatze discuss aging jokes, accepting getting older, wearing the same thing daily, and Bargatze’s experience writing and starring in a movie and his belief in theaters. Bert Kreischer previews Free Bert Season 2 and balancing fan expectations. Nikki Glaser recommends meditation apps and 12-step programs and recounts awkwardly meeting Dave Matthews. David Cross says stand-up and dance may be safe from AI. The Toronto Guardian profiles comedian Kendell LaBella and her influences and favorite bit.00:00 Poker Spoiler 00:22 Kevin Hart High Stakes Losses01:28 Jim Gaffigan on Stand Up Evolution02:25 Seinfeld and Bargatze Talk Aging03:45 Nate Bargatze Movie Chat04:54 Bert Kreischer Freebert Season Two05:39 Nikki Glaser Mental Health Tips05:56 Nikki Glaser Celebrity Fan Panic06:51 David Cross on AI and Comedy08:02 Wrap Up and SubscribeBecome 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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