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David Cross Clashes with Bill Maher, Chappelle Joins Netflix Fest, and Comedy Indust…

4/30/2026 • 12 min

Johnny Mac recaps comedy news, highlighting a feisty Bill Maher podcast conversation with David Cross that clashes over transgender politics, “the loony left,” and electability, plus a separate dispute about NYC mayor Zohran Mamdani and tenant official CEA Weaver, whose past quotes Maher cites. Cross laughs at Maher’s claim of being “soft-canceled,” including no… Play episode

Melania Trump Calls for Jimmy Kimmel Firing
Conan Daytime Talk Idea, Matt Friend's BOMB and Rob Schneider gets destroy…
Nikki Glaser Soft Campaigning to Host Oscars?, Bad Friends’ Andrew Santino…
Netflix is a Joke Comedy Festival Ticket Struggles for Shane Gillis, Louis…
Dave Chappelle, Theo Von, and George Lopez on President Trump; Gutfeld vs.…
Nikki Glaser’s ‘Good Girl’ Drops, Eddie Murphy Honored, and Comedy Stock M…
The 2026 Comedy Draft
Dave Chappelle on Saudi Comedy Money, Kimmel on Pro-Trump Comics, and Late…
Scrubs 10x09 My Celebration
JFL Montreal 2026 Headliners Seinfeld and Weird Al, Ari Shaffir’s ‘This Is…
Comedy Survivor Week 16 - The Winner is....
Dave Chappelle on Republicans “Weaponizing” Trans Jokes; Nikki Glaser’s Im…
Late-Night Talk with Fard Muhammad: Carson Curtains, Streaming, SNL UK, Lo…
Kill Tony Heads to WrestleMania Weekend
Dave Chappelle Hints at Possible Chappelle’s Show Return
Is Nikki Glaser roast dodging? Mulaney Tour Review and Jim Gaffigan's fav…
Ralphie May doc looks good, Cunk Returns, and Letterman weighs in on CBS 1…
Scrubs 10x8 My Odds
Trevor Noah Drops a New Netflix Special, Mark Normand’s ‘Human Trials,’ an…
Comedy Survivor Week 15 - The Final Two
Kevin Hart's ‘Funny AF’ Trailer, plus SNL May Lineup includes Will Ferrel…
Nikki Glaser’s ‘Hot Husband’ Fetish, Chappelle’s Call of Duty Skin, and Ju…
David Cross on Intimate Specials, Hannibal Buress’ Music, and Melbourne Co…
Nikki Glaser Hulu Trailer, Dan Soder’s First Netflix Special, Louis CK at …
Netflix is a Joke Festival - insider says buzz isn't there? PLUS Howard St…
Louis CK’s Netflix Return, Patton Oswalt’s New Special, and CBS’s Post-Col…
Scrubs 10x7 My Best Friend's Barbecue
Louis CK return bashed PLUS What went down on the Joe Rogan Experience wit…
Comedy Survivor Week 14 - The Final Three
Nikki Glaser Skips Kevin Hart Roast
Pete Holmes’ Perfect Sunday PLUS Jerry Seinfeld & Nae Bargatze on Standup
Facebook Comments continue to slay Bill Burr
Louis CK officially NOT CANCELLED - will headline Netflix festival and get…
Kid Rock’s Comedy Jam Lineup with Shane Gillis
Rob Schneider Clarifies Draft Comments; Jon Stewart Mocks White House Ball…
Scrubs 10x06 My Vip
Rob Schneider wants a Mandatory Draft, Howie Mandel Apologizes to Kelly Ri…
Comedy Survivor Week 13 - The Final Four
Arsenio Hall talks to Conan O'Brien about Jay Leno
BTS Fans Mad at Jimmy Fallon Warmup? The ‘Anyone Here From the North?’ Ker…
Bert Kreischer Baseball Backlash, Bill Maher’s Mark Twain Prize, and Hanna…
Netflix is a Joke Festival's killer lineup: Shane, Mulaney, Gaffigan, Rock…
Netflix Disputes Mark Normand ‘Muslim Joke’ Call, Vince Vaughn rips Late N…
Kill Tony Heads to WrestleMania, Ari Shaffir Ends Storytelling Series, and…
Shane Gillis to Host Live Kevin Hart Roast, Lion King Composer Lawsuit, an…
Comedy Survivor Episode 12 - The Final Five
Mark Normand’s Taylor Swift Joke Backlash, Josh Johnson’s HBO Special, and…
Jay Leno’s Comedy Mount Rushmore and Standup Lessons from Jerry Seinfeld a…
Nate Bargatze on Finding Comics, Seinfeld on Standup’s Rise, and Marc Maro…

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