Johnny Mac delivers comedy news from a new recording space, leading with commentary on Louis CK headlining Netflix Is a Joke and releasing a Netflix special, “Ridiculous,” including criticism of “cancel culture” narratives. He highlights Shang Wang’s new Netflix special “Purple,” directed by Ali Wong and filmed at Washington, DC’s Warner Theatre, and previews Rami Youssef’s third HBO special “Rami Youssef: In Love” (April 17), filmed at the Hideout in Chicago and directed by Chris Storer, with HBO praise for its intimacy. The show covers Joe Rogan and Theo Von discussing the war in Iran and later aliens, plus Jon Stewart criticizing Trump’s decision-making. Updates include Eugene Mirman recovering after being pulled from a fiery car crash, Devin Walker’s comments about SNL cast representation, Colin Jost set to star in a Peacock drama about dentist-turned-cocaine kingpin Larry Lavin, Melbourne Comedy Festival notes, Reuben K’s security issues and touring show, and Lucie Arnaz preserving Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz materials at the National Comedy Center.
 
00:35 Louis CK Netflix Return
01:59 Shang Wang Purple Trailer
03:15 Ramy Youssef HBO Special
05:59 Rogan Theo Von Politics
08:01 Aliens Talk Detour
08:42 Jon Stewart On Trump
09:32 Eugene Merman Crash Update
09:58 SNL Diversity Debate
11:35 Colin Jost Crime Drama
12:09 Melbourne Fest Picks
13:08 Ruben Kay Threats Tour
14:34 Lucie Arnaz Comedy Legacy
 

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