Johnny Mac delivers the latest comedy news from the Montreal Just for Laughs Comedy Festival. He covers various late-night highlights, including jokes from Jimmy Fallon and Seth Meyers about Trump and Epstein. Jenna Friedman discusses her thoughts on the sudden cancellation of Colbert's show, and Matt Rife celebrates selling out shows at Madison Square Garden. Additionally, Mac reviews Nikki Glaser's insights on how standup saved her life. The episode wraps up with a review of Adam Sandler's poorly received 'Happy Gilmore 2,' updates on new comedy projects like 'Spinal Tap 2', Beavis and Butthead's return, and the Naked Gun reboot receiving positive early feedback. Mack also highlights upcoming shows and events at the comedy festival, ending on a humorous note regarding an uptick in monkeypox cases in Montreal.
 
 
01:06 Jenna Friedman on Colbert Gate
02:35 Nikki Glaser's Stand-Up Journey
04:10 Happy Gilmore II Review
06:36 Spinal Tap II and Other Movie News
08:48 South Park's Controversial Episode
10:27 Montreal Comedy Festival Highlights
13:59 New Jersey Comedy Scene

Johnny Mac delivers the latest comedy news from the Montreal Just for Laughs Comedy Festival. He covers various late-night highlights, including jokes from Jimmy Fallon and Seth Meyers about Trump and Epstein. Jenna Friedman discusses her thoughts on the sudden cancellation of Colbert's show, and Matt Rife celebrates selling out shows at Madison Square Garden. Additionally, Mac reviews Nikki Glaser's insights on how standup saved her life. The episode wraps up with a review of Adam Sandler's poorly received 'Happy Gilmore 2,' updates on new comedy projects like 'Spinal Tap 2', Beavis and Butthead's return, and the Naked Gun reboot receiving positive early feedback. Mack also highlights upcoming shows and events at the comedy festival, ending on a humorous note regarding an uptick in monkeypox cases in Montreal.
 
 
01:06 Jenna Friedman on Colbert Gate
02:35 Nikki Glaser's Stand-Up Journey
04:10 Happy Gilmore II Review
06:36 Spinal Tap II and Other Movie News
08:48 South Park's Controversial Episode
10:27 Montreal Comedy Festival Highlights
13:59 New Jersey Comedy Scene

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