Best John R. Swift Podcasts (2024)

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Pete Davidson hangs with Dave Chappelle. Jon Stewart and The Daily Show cancel Milwaukee trip 10:41

20m ago10:41

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Unlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media! Get all our shows on any player you love, hassle free! For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus. No plug-ins needed! Subscribe now for exclusive shows like 'Palace Intrigue,' and get bonus content from Deep Crown …

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Donny Hathaway: Angels, Demons, and Unexplained Visions 44:13

7m ago44:13

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Donny Hathaway was a singer, songwriter, and performer so inspiring that he compelled Stevie Wonder to change the way he sang, got Amy Winehouse to name-check him in her lyrics, and made musical giants like Ray Charles and Aretha Franklin stand up and take notice. But he was as troubled as he was talented. He suffered from hallucinations and parano…

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Nikki Glaser joked about Taylor Swift at ESPYs, Jerry Seinfeld still hung up on manliness 12:13

13m ago12:13

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00:24 Nikki Glaser at the ESPYs 01:52 Late Night Jokes and Joe Biden 02:37 Louis C.K. Documentary Review 03:18 Sam Morrill and Comedy Influences 04:52 Jerry Seinfeld on Manliness 05:40 Jason Alexander and Seinfeld Memories 06:30 Andy Samberg on Leaving SNL 07:19 Brad Williams on Comedy Careers 07:53 Comedy Festival Highlights 10:56 Comedy Club Clea…

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Conan O'Brien wants to be left in a ditch 8:49

2d ago8:49

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Conan O'Brien's unique perspectives on longevity and graveyards, Dimitri Martin's insights on using voiceover in his comedy special, and Mark Norman's thoughts on crafting short jokes. The show also previews the upcoming Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Comedy Central's 'Indogcision 2024' voter registration and pet adoption event, and u…

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The 800 Pound Gorilla approach to comedy 46:08

8h ago46:08

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Johnny Mac speaks with Ian Adkins and Ryan Bitzer from 800 Pound Gorilla Media. They delve into various aspects of the comedy industry, including the process of scouting and promoting comedians, their strategies for content distribution, and the impact of digital platforms like YouTube. 00:48 Exploring the International Comedy Scene 01:30 The Melbo…

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REWIND - James Brown: Papa's Got A Brand New Bag... Of Meth 34:07

1d ago34:07

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By Double Elvis Productions

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John Mulaney got married, Bill Burr announces Hulu special and why are they coming after Trevor Noah? 9:16

1d ago9:16

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00:00 Introduction and John Mulaney's Wedding 01:02 Hulu's Stand-Up Comedy Push 01:49 Eddie Murphy and Bill Cosby: A Look Back 03:31 Comedy Festival Highlights 04:24 Trevor Noah and Microsoft Controversy 05:54 Upcoming Comedy Specials and Shows 06:10 Jeff Foxworthy's Comedy Journey 07:21 Podcast and Subscription Promotions 07:56 Comedy Specials Tap…

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Episode 66: G.E.M. Anscombe - Interview with Roger Teichmann 33:56

1d ago33:56

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The books recommended in this episode are: Intention by G.E.M. Anscombe Ethics, Religion and Politics: Collected Philosophical Papers, Volume III by G.E.M. Anscombe Faith in a Hard Ground: Essays on Religion, Philosophy and Ethics by G.E.M. Anscombe edited by Mary Geach and Luke Gormally The Philosophy of Elizabeth Anscombe by Roger Teichmann The W…

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Reviews of comedy specials by Sam Morril and Hannah Berner 12:31

2d ago12:31

12:31

Johnny Mac presents the daily comedy news, starting with Kathryn Hahn guest hosting 'Jimmy Kimmel Live' and discussing her positive experience. The focus shifts to backlash surrounding Joe Rogan's upcoming Netflix comedy special 'Burn the Boats'. He also highlights Sam Morril's new special 'You've Changed', giving it high praise. Hannah Berner's sp…

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Bonus Episode: Crime and Grime in 1977 NYC, Great Music Cities, CBGB Qu'est-ce que c'est? 38:56

2d ago38:56

38:56

This week in the After Party, Jake talks about the unique social conditions that created the vibrant 1970s NYC music scene that birthed Talking Heads, the subject of this week's episode. Crime, grime, sanitation strikes, baseball, blackouts - Jake covers it all, plus your emails texts, and voicemails. What are the best books and films about 1970s N…

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John Mulaney and Olivia Munn got married July 4th 0:43

3d ago0:43

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So I just started moving my stuff to a new Mac which made both the new Mac and the old Mac unusable for several hours. Murphys Law dictated that comedy news would break. John Mulaney and Olivia Munn got married on July 4th! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news--4522158/support.…

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Joe Rogan to host live comedy special on Netflix 9:26

3d ago9:26

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Joe Rogan's third Netflix special, 'Burn the Boats', premieres August 3rd at 10pm Eastern. Brendan Schaub faces backlash for allegedly stealing jokes from 'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia.' Johnny also discusses Marlon Wayans' take on performing in Baltimore, Lewis Black's final tour, Jeff Foxworthy's stand-up experience, and Sarah Cooper's upcom…

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New Specials: Sam Morril and Hannah Berner out today! 10:24

4d ago10:24

10:24

00:22 Sam Morril's New Special 00:40 Hannah Berner's Comedy Journey 02:55 Mark Normand's Documentary 04:39 Sarah Sherman's Unique Style 05:40 New Podcast: The Artist 06:37 Gossip Corner and Celebrity Sightings 08:59 Comedy Recommendations and Wrap-Up Get all our shows ad-free. For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app. For Spotify …

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Talking Heads: Punk Rock, New Wave, Blackouts, and Psycho Killers 47:01

4d ago47:01

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From 1976 to 1977, unsuspecting young people in New York City were snuck up on in the darkness and shot in cold blood. Six dead, murdered by David Berkowitz, AKA the Son of Sam, a serial killer who held all five boroughs in the grip of fear for one year. A year in which punk rock and new wave took hold, the Yankees went on a tear, a garbage strike …

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Ellen DeGeneres mysteriously cancels shows 9:13

5d ago9:13

9:13

Ellen's Canceled Shows, Logic's Comedy Debut, and New Comedy Specials Johnny Mac discusses the latest in comedy news, including Ellen DeGeneres canceling her stand-up shows, Logic's collaboration with Dave Chappelle, and new comedy specials from Sam Morrell and Reggie Watts. He also covers the sentencing of a Saudi Arabian comedian, reviews recomme…

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The bit about Nikki Glaser's nighttime routines goes sideways 8:42

6d ago8:42

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Kevin James Impresses at Yankees Game and More Celebrity Anecdotes In this episode of Daily Comedy News, host Johnny Mac discusses Kevin James' admiration for the Yankees' Chicken Tender Bucket Drink during a recent game. John Lovitz opens up about his long-standing friendship with David Spade and shares advice from Charles Grodin on performing on …

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The King of Comedy: An Interview with Alex Bennett 1:07:23

7d ago1:07:23

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In this episode of Daily Comedy News, host Johnny Mac sits down with radio personality Alex Bennett. The discussion delves into Bennett's significant impact on the San Francisco comedy scene in the 1980s—earning him the title 'King of Comedy'—and includes anecdotes about influential comedians like Bobcat Goldthwait, Patton Oswalt, and Robin William…

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REWIND - Whitney Houston: Cracks in the Mirror, Crack on the Mirror, and One Fateful Choice 38:31

8d ago38:31

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By Double Elvis Productions

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The secret of the sixth sauce solved! PLUS Dave Chappelle to do Dem Funrdaiser 8:36

8d ago8:36

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In today's episode, Johnny Mac reveals the sixth sauce for Popeyes' boneless wings endorsed by Jimmy O. Yang, discusses National Fried Chicken Day, and shares various comedy news including Jimmy O. Yang banning his dad from film premieres, Nikki Glaser's Julia Roberts controversy, Dave Chappelle's upcoming benefit show, Burt Kreischer's Netflix spe…

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Episode 65: Bach's Sacred Music - Interview with Daniel R. Melamed 18:39

9d ago18:39

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The books and resources recommended in this episode are: Listening to Bach: The Mass in B Minor and the Christmas Oratorio by Daniel R. Melamed Bach by David Schulenberg Texts and Historically-Informed Translations for the Music of Johann Sebastian Bach by Michael Marissen and Daniel R. Melamed Bloomington Bach Cantata Project directed by Daniel R.…

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What comedy specials to watch this weekend 8:21

9d ago8:21

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01:33 Eddie Murphy's Career Reflections 03:43 Taylor Tomlinson on Darker Material 04:27 Jackie Novak on Audience Reception 05:23 Top Comedy Specials of 2024 07:08 Weekend Watchlist and Recommendations Get all our shows ad-free. For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus. No plug…

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REWIND - Ray Charles: Busted for Heroin and Busting Genres with the Best Damn R&B 43:56

9d ago43:56

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Ray Charles was hooked on heroin, arrested by federal agents, and once survived a near-death plane ride by helping the pilot - as a blind man. He invented R&B. He was powerful enough to bring black and white culture into one. He was a genre-melding musical genius. Despite being born into a literal dirt poor existence in the Jim Crow era Deep South,…

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Nikki Glaser's Nighttime Routine and Andrew Santino (Bad Friends) announces tour 8:25

10d ago8:25

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00:17 Jimmy Carr's YouTube Milestone 00:59 Hannah Berner's New Dating Show 01:18 Exploring Caribou Coffee's New Menu 03:47 Beverly Hills Cop 4 and Other Entertainment News 04:08 Chad Daniels' New Netflix Special 05:01 Nikki Glaser's Nighttime Routine 06:24 Andrew Santino's Tour Announcement 06:36 Donnell Rawlings' Comedy Journey Get all our shows a…

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Las Culturistas Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers Olympics podcast 7:48

11d ago7:48

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Upcoming Olympics Coverage with Bowen Yang Jimmy Fallon and NBC's Olympic Plans Comedy Specials and New Releases Drew Carey and The Price is Right Amber Ruffin's Pride Announcement Unlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media! Get all our shows on any player you love, hassle free! For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podc…

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Gianni Versace: Sly Stallone, Madonna, Elton John, a Serial Killer, and the Death of the Sun King 49:11

11d ago49:11

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Gianni Versace was a runway iconoclast who outfitted the likes of Madonna, Demi Moore, Prince, Sylvester Stallone, and Don Johnson. He lived like Louis XIV and counted Princess Di and Elton John among his friends. He was plagued by rumors of ties to the Calabrian mafia and a secret health diagnosis. Those rumors continued to persist long after he w…

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Ricky Gervais announces new special, Gianmarco Soresi drops timely hilarious set 12:00

12d ago12:00

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John Stewart's Debate Commentary Comedy Central's Content Purge Conan O'Brien's Content Resurfaces Ricky Gervais' New Special Announcement Just for Laughs Montreal Comedy Festival sorta returns with Dane Cook Gianmarco Soresi Micro Special Liz Miele's Comedy Journey Unlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media! Get all our shows o…

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Some comedy specials to check out over July 4 7:10

13d ago7:10

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00:11 Sebastian Maniscalco's Healthy Lifestyle 01:47 Stephen Colbert's Early Career and Philosophy 03:00 Tig Notaro on Comedy and Personal Experiences 03:51 Comedians on Audience Dynamics 04:30 Must-Watch Comedy Specials this weeek National Donuts Chain T-Shirts are in: https://caloroga.com/product/national-donuts-chain-unisex-garment-dyed-heavywei…

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Emily Catalano talks about her new album Hey 21:09

14d ago21:09

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Johnny Mac chats with comedian Emily Catalano about her debut album 'Hey!' available on Blonde Medicine and limited edition vinyl. Emily discusses the emotional process of recording and moving past old material, the rise of crowd work due to social media, and her background in editing. They dive into her experiences during the pandemic, including p…

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REWIND - Prince: Control, Ecstasy, Dark Funk and Fentanyl 45:35

16d ago45:35

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Few pop artists achieved the dizzying creative and career highs that Prince did. An artist who famously stayed away from drugs and most anything that would cause him to lose control, Prince was aided in his legendary musical output by a small army of creative alter egos, who helped him maintain control and helped him reign supreme as one of the gre…

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Jerry Seinfeld and regret over the Seinfeld finale 9:21

15d ago9:21

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In today’s comedy news, Johnny Mac discusses an interview with Jerry Seinfeld, who reflects on the Seinfeld finale, comedy's core elements, and the longevity of a comedian's career. Brad Williams emphasizes the humility inherent in stand-up, referencing even billionaires like Seinfeld face the same humble settings. Billy Gardell shares his post-wei…

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Episode 64: St. Maximus the Confessor - Interview with Bronwen Neil 25:47

16d ago25:47

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The books recommended in this episode are: Maximus the Confessor by Andrew Louth The Cappadocians by Anthony Meredith Seventh-Century Popes and Martyrs: The Political Hagiography of Anastasius Bibliothecarius by Bronwen Neil Maximus the Confessor: Jesus Christ and the Transfiguration of the World by Paul Blowers Crisis of Empire: Doctrine and Disse…

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Jerry Seinfeld on Mastery and the Essence of Comedy 8:31

16d ago8:31

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In this episode of 'Daily Comedy News,' Jenny Mac delves into Jerry Seinfeld's views on the importance of skill and mastery in comedy, shared during his interview with The New Yorker. Seinfeld reminisces about the influence of 1960s Esquire magazine and names comedians like Robert Klein and Jay Leno as his inspirations. He offers insights into why …

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Bonus Episode: Scene Showdown, Partying With Tyson, and Juvenile Stickups 31:00

17d ago31:00

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This week in the After Party, Jake talks different music scenes, balancing points of view, this week's DISGRACELAND episode on Bobby Brown, and of course your emails, texts, DMs, and voicemails. What is the greatest music scene of all time? Let Jake know at 617-906-6638, disgracelandpod@gmail.com, or on socials @disgracelandpod, and come join the A…

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Jerry Seinfeld and the heckler from 30 years ago 7:44

17d ago7:44

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00:00 Introduction and Jerry Seinfeld's Heckler Story 00:53 Donnell Rawlings on Comedy and Evolution 02:08 Donnell Rawlings vs. Corey Holcomb 03:17 eimitri Martin's Creative Process 04:05 Ali Sadiq's Journey in Comedy 05:13 Seth Meyers on Losing His Band 05:46 Identity in Comedy Timestamps may vary. National Donuts Chain T-Shirts are in: https://ca…

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Jerry Seinfeld was prepared for the heckler this time! 8:33

18d ago8:33

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00:39 Jerry Seinfeld's Heckler Comeback 02:55 Michael Che's SNL Status 03:33 Mark Normand's Comedy Process 04:40 Conan O'Brien's Dramatic Cameo 05:26 Jon Stewart's Band Update 05:57 John Mulaney Narrates 'Glory Days' 06:34 Upcoming Comedy Specials 06:54 Sarah Sherman's Weekend Update 07:36 Ian Karmel on Ellen's Farewell Tour National Donuts Chain T…

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Bobby Brown: Cocaine Chicken, Horny Ghosts, and His Prerogative 39:00

19d ago39:00

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Bobby Brown thrusted and gyrated his way to the top of the charts with Don’t Be Cruel, one of the biggest records of the late 1980s and an album that brought hip-hop’s hard-knock sensibilities to R&B. But fame did not change the Boston bad boy. At the height of his superstardom, Bobby Brown was arrested onstage for violating a lewd act law. He clai…

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John Mulaney spotted ringless! 7:45

19d ago7:45

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Daily Comedy News: Thunderstorm Edition with Johnny Mac In this special thunderstorm edition of Daily Comedy News, Johnny Mac braves the rain to discuss various celebrity stories and comedy updates. Topics include Olivia Munn and John Mulaney's rumored marriage, Jim Norton's new album 'Gender Reveal Disaster' and his wife's difficult immigration jo…

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The Letterman Podcast's Mike Chisholm (Part 2) 31:36

20d ago31:36

31:36

Johnny Mac interviews Mike Chisholm, the host of the Letterman podcast. The discussion focuses on the influence of David Letterman and other late-night TV legends like Steve Allen and Chris Elliott. They delve into Letterman's evolution, iconic moments, and the impact of his interviews. The conversation also explores Letterman's influence on future…

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The Letterman Podcast's Mike Chisholm (Part 1) 41:20

21d ago41:20

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In-Depth with Mike Chisholm: The Letterman Podcast Mike delves into the origins of his podcast, fueled by his lifelong admiration for Letterman, and discusses his unique experiences and friendships with former Letterman staff members. 1:15 Mike Chisholm's Journey with Letterman 03:32 Launching the Letterman Podcast 04:41 The Indie Vibe and Audience…

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Shane Gillis on U.S. Grant and naming his special 9:50

22d ago9:50

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00:11 Shane Gillis on Hot Ones and Beautiful Dogs 01:23 Duff McKagan and the Simpsons Beer Controversy 02:38 Taylor Tomlinson's Career and Late Night Hosting 04:00 John Mulaney's Late Night Show and Legal Hurdles 04:48 Dane Cook's New Projects 05:42 Hannah Einbinder's Comedy Journey 06:47 David Letterman's Interview with Miley Cyrus 07:33 Columbus …

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