Louis CK return bashed PLUS What went down on the Joe Rogan Experience with Theo Von from This Past Weekend?

Johnny Mac delivers comedy news from a new recording space, leading with commentary on Louis CK headlining Netflix Is a Joke and releasing a Netflix special, “Ridiculous,” including criticism of “cancel culture” narratives. He highlights Shang Wang’s new Netflix special “Purple,” directed by Ali Wong and filmed at Washington, DC’s Warner Theatre, and previews Rami Youssef’s third HBO special “Rami Youssef: In Love” (April 17), filmed at the Hideout in Chicago and directed by Chris Storer, with HBO praise for its intimacy. The show covers Joe Rogan and Theo Von discussing the war in Iran and later aliens, plus Jon Stewart criticizing Trump’s decision-making. Updates include Eugene Mirman recovering after being pulled from a fiery car crash, Devin Walker’s comments about SNL cast representation, Colin Jost set to star in a Peacock drama about dentist-turned-cocaine kingpin Larry Lavin, Melbourne Comedy Festival notes, Reuben K’s security issues and touring show, and Lucie Arnaz preserving Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz materials at the National Comedy Center. 00:35 Louis CK Netflix Return01:59 Shang Wang Purple Trailer03:15 Ramy Youssef HBO Special05:59 Rogan Theo Von Politics08:01 Aliens Talk Detour08:42 Jon Stewart On Trump09:32 Eugene Merman Crash Update09:58 SNL Diversity Debate11:35 Colin Jost Crime Drama12:09 Melbourne Fest Picks13:08 Ruben Kay Threats Tour14:34 Lucie Arnaz Comedy Legacy Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac--4522158/support.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. Part of the Caloroga Shark Media network.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.This is the animal sanctuary mentioned in the February 10 episode.