Johnny Mac welcomes comedian Shain Brenden for a lively and insightful chat. Shane  discusses his new comedy album 'Either Way, Pretty Funny,' his thoughts on Taylor Swift's influence on the NFL, and his experience balancing the traditional audio album format with modern comedy specials. The conversation touches on Shane's journey in comedy, the dynamics of 'Don't Tell Comedy,' and his unique gigs like performing for the Portland Trail Blazers. Johnny Mac and Shane also delve into the impacts of social media on comedy and the challenges faced by comics in the digital age.00:35 Taylor Swift and the NFL02:46 Comedy Albums vs. Specials07:40 Don't Tell Comedy: Behind the Scenes16:44 The Hustle Culture in Comedy21:41 The Interruptions of Watching Comedy23:01 The Emperor of Rome Syndrome24:18 Kyle Kinane and the Fast and Furious26:01 The Evolution of Comedy Fans26:46 The Rise of Viral One-Minute Comics28:45 First Stand-Up in Afghanistan31:27 From Military to Comedy Clubs33:40 Trailblazers and NBA Comedy35:20 Voice Over Work and Pandemic Adjustments37:43 Navigating Interviews and Comedy InsightsUnlock 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!  You also get the other shows on the network ad-free!  $4.99, a no brainer. This podcast supports Podcasting 2.0 if you’d like to support the show via value for value and stream some sats! You can also support the show at www.buymeacoffee.com/dailycomedynews Contact John at john@thesharkdeck dot com  John’s free substack about the media: Media Thoughts by John McDermott | SubstackSubstackhttps://mcdpod.substack.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac--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 Thanks to our sponsors!Underdog Fantasy Promo Code DCNFor 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.