Johnny Mac reveals Deadline's list of 15 comedians poised to become stars by 2025. The list includes talents like Chanelle Ali, Jeff Akiri, Katherine Blanford, and many others. Johnny shares his thoughts on each pick and rounds up other comedy-related news, such as the Critics Choice Awards' delay due to the LA fires, Seth Meyers' take on hosting the Oscars, and a new pilot featuring Rob Beckett. He also reveals his picks for upcoming comedy awards and discusses Nate Breghezzi's career. Join the discussion in the Daily Comedy News Facebook Group and unlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media!
 
00:11 Top 15 Comedians to Watch in 2025
04:31 Critics Choice Awards Update
06:11 Nate Breghezzi's Comedy Journey
07:24 Whitney's Audition Anecdote
07:59 Upcoming Comedy Shows and Projects
08:27 Seth Meyers on Hosting the Oscars

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