In this special New Year episode of Daily Comedy News, host Johnny Mac features a repurposed interview with Mike Chisholm from the Letterman podcast. With the episode running longer than usual due to its substantial content, Johnny discusses his need to insert frequent commercial breaks to comply with his hosting company's requirements. The conversation between Johnny and Mike covers a wide range of topics, including reflections on David Letterman's legacy, the evolving landscape of late-night television, and candid insights into the comedy industry. They also touch on notable comedians, current trends, and predictions for the future of comedy.00:00 Introduction and New Year Greetings00:13 Repurposing the Letterman Podcast02:31 Daily Comedy News Format03:19 Recurring Jokes and Comedy Bits04:31 Letterman's Influence and Legacy06:54 Jay Leno and Late Night Comedy09:34 Letterman's Fast Channel and Legacy Media15:18 The Evolution of Late Night Hosts21:32 Hypothetical Scenarios and What-Ifs34:33 Letterman's Interview Style and Legacy37:48 The Power of Long-Form Content39:44 Top Comedy Specials of the Year40:53 Comedian of the Year Debate45:30 The Rise of Smaller Comedy Shows51:01 SNL's 50th Anniversary Speculations58:56 Conan O'Brien Hosting the Oscars01:06:07 The Importance of Gratitude01:09:09 Closing Remarks and Future PlansUnlock 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 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 Become 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.