Marc Maron goes off PLUS Shane Gillis to host ESPYs

Highlights include Marc Maron's critical comments on American authoritarianism, a synopsis of Andrew Schulz's controversial New York Times piece, and the announcement of Marin's new HBO Max special. Shane Gillis will host the 2025 ESPY Awards, and Nate Brize is the focus of a new podcast episode, 'Comedy Means Business.' Margaret Cho shares her experience with Ellen DeGeneres, and Tina Fey and Amy Poehler's recent Atlantic City show featured some unexpectedly harsh jokes.00:00 A Day at the Beach and Unexpected News00:18 Marc Maron's Take on American Authoritarianism01:52 Andrew Schultz Controversy02:24 Marc Maron's New HBO Special02:45 Shane Gillis to Host the 2025 ESPY Awards03:21 Nate Brize and the Comedy Means Business Podcast04:42 Beth Stelling's Upcoming Special05:10 Margaret Cho on Ellen DeGeneres05:33 Tina Fey and Amy Poehler's Atlantic City Show Get the show without ads. Five bucks.  For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app which says UNINTERRUPTED LISTENING. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus.    Contact John at john@thesharkdeck dot com  John’s free substack about the media:  Media Thoughts  is mcdpod.substack.com DCN on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@dailycomedynews https://linktr.ee/dailycomedynews You can also support the show at www.buymeacoffee.com/dailycomedynewsBecome 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.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.