Kill Tony Heads to WrestleMania, Ari Shaffir Ends Storytelling Series, and Melbourne Comedy Fest Turns 40

Johnny Mac’s Daily Comedy News covers WWE partnering with Tony Hinchcliffe for “Kill Tony WrestleMania” in Las Vegas on April 18 after night one of WrestleMania 42, featuring WWE talent, comedians, and surprise guests. Ari Shaffir is ending his long-running storytelling show with “The End,” a seven-episode run on YMH Studios starting April 16 for $25, with a large comedian lineup and quotes from Shaffir and Tom Segura. Kumail Nanjiani is set to join The White Lotus season 4 in France, and Jason Momoa and Andy Samberg will star in the comedy “Protecting Jared.” A California jury ordered Bill Cosby to pay $19.25 million to a former waitress over a 1972 assault. The LA Times reviewed the Gabriel Iglesias/Joe Koy SoFi Stadium show, including guest appearances and Iglesias addressing an Epstein-files mention. The episode also highlights the Melbourne International Comedy Festival’s 40th year and recommended acts and improv shows. 00:18 Kill Tony Meets WrestleMania00:50 Ari Shaffir Ends Storytelling02:33 TV Film Quick Hits03:01 Bill Cosby Civil Verdict03:55 SoFi Stadium Comedy Recap05:07 Gabe Iglesias Epstein Bit05:50 Joe Koy Surprise Entrance06:56 Bill Maher Award Confusion08:15 Melbourne Fest Highlights10:46 Improv Spotlight Melbourne 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.