Episode Details

Johnny Mac skips a Daily Mail Kevin Hart “crisis” piece, then covers a Vulture interview with Jimmy Kimmel about burnout, late night’s decline, skepticism over reported Colbert losses, ABC’s one-year renewal and contract through May 2027, and his upcoming summer break starting after the June 19 NBA Finals. Kimmel’s Peabody speech argues satire is a constitutional right and warns about censorship after an FCC action. Joe Rogan discusses roast culture and criticizes comedians who condemn roast jokes as racist. George Lopez recounts backlash and a visit after an Instagram joke about an alleged Iran bounty. Ronnie Chieng attacks AI at Harvard Class Day. Matt and Shane discuss communism’s death toll and government power. Matt Rife injures Patriots RB Rhamondre Stevenson in a celebrity softball game. John Mulaney recommends The Left and the Lucky, Tig Notaro joins Beach Read, a Threads post lists comedians’ rider requests, Rob Anderson releases a YouTube special, and a judge denies Bill Cosby a new trial after a $19M civil verdict.

00:13 Skipping Kevin Hart Drama
00:43 Kimmel on Late Night Future
02:04 Contract Talk and Summer Break
03:14 Kimmel Peabody Speech
05:09 Rogan Defends Roast Culture
07:21 George Lopez Sunglasses Visit
09:04 Ronny Chieng vs AI
09:46 Matt and Shane on Communism
10:49 Matt Rife Softball Slide
11:25 Mulaney Book Club Pick
11:54 Tig Notaro Beach Read Casting
12:25 Gossip Corner Comedy Riders
15:45 Rob Anderson New Special
16:08 Bill Cosby Civil Case Update



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