Johnny Mac discusses Pamela Hayden's retirement after 35 years of voicing characters on The Simpsons, including Milhouse, with her final episode airing tonight. He questions the future of the character and the show's renewal status. The show also covers Hulu's rebranding of its comedy special series to 'Hulu Laughing Now,' a new Variety article about Jim Gaffigan, and James Acaster's approach to dealing with hecklers. Further, there are insights on Joe Rogan, Pete Davidson's sobriety, Ellen DeGeneres leaving the U.S., and Jason Kelsey's late-night show debut on ESPN.

00:16 "Milhouse" Retires from The Simpsons
01:27 The Future of The Simpsons
 04:06 Hulu's Comedy Special Rebranding
05:24 Jim Gaffigan's Hollywood Reporter Interview
07:24 James Acaster's New Special
08:30 Johnny Mac's College Class Anecdote
09:13 Celebrity Gossip and Rumors
10:49 ESPN's New Late Night Show
11:56 Ellen and Portia Move to the UK
 
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