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Matt Rife Feuds With Paranormal Investigator as Bill Maher Sparks Backlash
Published 3 weeks, 3 days ago
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Johnny Mac covers comedy news including Matt Rife facing backlash after replying to a paranormal investigator over an Instagram post promoting the Haunted Warren Museum (home of the Annabelle doll), with TMZ reporting missing context due to deleted comments and noting the pair charge up to $166 for admission, angering parts of the paranormal community. Bill Maher drew criticism for jokes about Ariana Grande’s weight on HBO. John Oliver appears on Days of Our Lives for multiple episodes, while Adam Sandler has been spotted in Madison, New Jersey filming Grown Ups 3 with an extensive cast and local road closures. The LA Times profiles Anthony Jeselnik reflecting on career longevity and interest in fiction. Trevor Noah’s Santa Barbara set is recapped, along with Johnny’s reactions to Ted Lasso season four and Ricky Gervais’ Alley Cats. Updates include new/announced specials and events for Tammy Pescatelli and Cory B, Amanda Knox’s controversial Edinburgh Fringe debut, and late-night ratings led by Jimmy Fallon.
00:17 Matt Rife Backlash
01:37 Bill Maher Ariana Joke
02:13 Soap Opera Cameos
02:33 Grown Ups 3 Filming
03:41 Jeselnik Eyes Writing
04:25 Trevor Noah Review
05:51 TV Watch Thoughts
06:43 New Specials Announced
07:20 Amanda Knox Fringe Storm
09:15 Late Night Ratings
10:39 Green Pool Signoff
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00:17 Matt Rife Backlash
01:37 Bill Maher Ariana Joke
02:13 Soap Opera Cameos
02:33 Grown Ups 3 Filming
03:41 Jeselnik Eyes Writing
04:25 Trevor Noah Review
05:51 TV Watch Thoughts
06:43 New Specials Announced
07:20 Amanda Knox Fringe Storm
09:15 Late Night Ratings
10:39 Green Pool Signoff
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac--4522158/support.
Daily Comedy News is hosted by Johnny Mac and releases every weekday. Subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favorite app. Part of the Caloroga Shark Media network. For transcripts and show notes visit www.dailycomedynews.com
Daily Comedy News with Johnny Mac is a daily podcast covering comedians, stand-up comedy, late night television, and the comedy industry. New episodes every morning. Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen.
Contact John at John@thesharkdeck dot com
For 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.