Episode Details

Johnny Mac delivers Daily Comedy News, leading with Kathy Griffin claiming she is banned from Jimmy Fallon’s Tonight Show and criticizing Fallon for booking Conor McGregor, citing a civil jury finding of rape and a rejected appeal. The episode covers Digital Spy’s critique that Ricky Gervais’ new material feels repetitive, notes a BBC Office UK 25th-anniversary documentary filmed without Gervais, and highlights his separate YouTube documentary and a limited-edition David Brent Dutch Barn vodka release. Leslie David Baker (Stanley from The Office US) co-owns a new HoneyBaked Ham store in Sherman Oaks. Kam Patterson defends Tony Hinchcliffe after backlash over a George Floyd joke. Hannah Berner says Dysport injections for TMJ left her unable to smile. Other items include a Colbert Late Show sign bought for $102,100, Billboard’s May comedy box office led by Nate Bargatze, and previews of Just for Laughs Montreal acts.
 
00:28 Kathy Griffin vs. Jimmy Fallon
03:10 Ricky Gervais Critique
04:21 Office Anniversary Drama
04:56 Office Vodka Promo
06:02 Stanley Opens Ham Shop
06:45 Kam Patterson Defends Tony
08:01 Hannah Berner Smile Scare
09:00 Comics On A Flight
09:31 Colbert Sign
10:14 Top Touring Comics
11:18 Just For Laughs Preview
 

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