Johnny Mac reports comedy news including Amy Schumer’s first children’s book, A Joke of Her Own, about a girl writing her own book and learning that laughter can be positive; Schumer links it to her childhood and her son Gene, and the book is out March 9 with preorders available. Shane Gillis tells Jimmy Fallon his mom skipped his stadium show because she was vacationing in Croatia. ESPN hires Stavros Halios for a new “Football’s On” NFL campaign. Ricky Gervais says making it at 40 helped keep him grounded. Sebastian Maniscalco worries about golfing in 125-degree Las Vegas heat and discusses his former mullet. Katt Williams describes his long independent touring and specials model and arena success. Leslie Jones disputes claims Jalen Brunson is the greatest Knick ever. Kathy Griffin says Dave Grohl ignored her after the 2017 Trump photo backlash. Edi Modica’s debut special hits YouTube Sept. 17, and Mysterion the Mind Reader and Patton Oswalt share career insights.
 
00:13 Shane Gillis Mom Skips Show
00:30 Stavros Joins ESPN Campaign
01:12 Ricky Gervais Staying Grounded
01:33 Sebastian Golf And Mullet
02:02 Amy Schumer Kids Book
03:48 Katt Williams Independent Touring
04:46 Leslie Jones On Knicks Debate
05:23 Kathy Griffin And Dave Grohl
06:59 Edi Modica Special Announcement
07:56 Mysterion Mind Reader Profile
08:58 Patton Oswalt On Specials
 

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