Johnny Mac updates listeners on Louis CK's upcoming year-long tour. CK shared insights about his preparation and personal life updates, such as taking up sculpture and writing novels. The episode also delves into Iliza's take on balancing motherhood with a comedy career and common societal double standards. Bert Kriescher r and Andrew Schulz discuss comedy gatekeeping, while Vir Das addresses his unique audience demographics. Jim Norton recounts a painful UFC kick experience, and Sam Miller talks about his comedy roots in the 12 Steps program. Lastly, Jason Alexander reflects on his relationships with Seinfeld castmates.  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 which says UNITERRUPTED LISTENING. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus. No plug-ins needed!  You also get 20+ other shows on the network ad-free!    This podcast supports Podcasting 2.0 if you’d like to support the show via value for value and stream some sats! https://linktr.ee/dailycomedynews 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 You can also support the show at www.buymeacoffee.com/dailycomedynews 00:12 Louis CK's Comeback Tour01:27 Balancing Comedy and Motherhood02:24 Eliza's Perspective on Comedy and Motherhood04:51 Andrew Schultz on Comedy Gatekeeping06:28 Vir Das on Connecting with Indian Audiences07:08 Jim Norton's Painful UFC Experience07:58 Sam Miller on Clean and Dirty Comedy08:44 Jason Alexander on Seinfeld Cast DynamicsUnlock 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 which says UNITERRUPTED LISTENING. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus. No plug-ins needed!  You also get 20+ other shows on the network ad-free!    This podcast supports Podcasting 2.0 if you’d like to support the show via value for value and stream some sats! https://linktr.ee/dailycomedynews 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 00:12 Louis CK's Comeback Tour01:27 Balancing Comedy and Motherhood02:24 Eliza's Perspective on Comedy and Motherhood04:51 Andrew Schultz on Comedy Gatekeeping06:28 Vir Das on Connecting with Indian Audiences07:08 Jim Norton's Painful UFC Experience07:58 Sam Miller on Clean and Dirty Comedy08:44 Jason Alexander on Seinfeld Cast DynamicsUnlock 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 which says UNITERRUPTED LISTENING. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus. No plug-ins needed!  You also get 20+ other shows on the network ad-free!    This podcast supports Podcasting 2.0 if you’d like to support the show via value for value and stream some sats! https://linktr.ee/dailycomedynews 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 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-a-daily-briefing-on-comedians-and-the-comedy-industry--4522158/support.Daily Comedy News is the number one comedy news podcast, delivering daily coverage of standup comedy, late night television, comedy specials, tours, and the business of comedy.COMEDY SURVIVOR in the facebook group.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.