Johnny Mac provides updates on the latest in comedy, including Andrew Schulz's new Netflix special and highlights from the upcoming 'Night of Too Many Stars' event featuring Chris Rock, Amy Schumer, and more. Dave Chappelle will receive the NAACP President's Award, and Felipe Esparza's new Netflix special gets mixed reviews. Other topics include a controversy involving Russell Brand, a rare small venue performance by Louis C.K., and discussions on comedy's role in social commentary from Gianmarco Soresi. The episode also previews upcoming shows and discussions, including anticipated SNL specials. 00:16 Andrew Schulz's New Special00:46 Night of Too Many Stars Event02:16 Dave Chappelle Honored by NAACP02:58 Felipe Esparza's Comedy Journey07:22 Russell Brand's Legal Troubles07:53 Louis C.K.'s Small Venue Shows10:08 Upcoming SNL 50th Anniversary Special12:21 Comedy Industry Insights14:13 Peter Kay's Heckler Incident Reaction17:03 Vir Das on Comedy and Journalism18:12 Seth Rogen on Modern Comedy19:08 Schedule of Upcoming EpisodesUnlock 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/dailycomedynewsContact John at john@thesharkdeck dot com John’s free substack about the media:  Media Thoughts  is mcdpod.substack.comDCN on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@dailycomedynewsYou 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.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.