Conan and Trump, Sandler and Travis Kelce from New Heights and the Top Netflix special of 2025 surprise

Johnny Mac covers the latest in the comedy scene, starting with Gabriel Iglesias' stand-up special topping Netflix's viewership report for early 2025. Other comedians like Nate Bargatze, Andrew Schultz, and Bert Kreischer also make significant appearances on the list. The show also touches on a variety of comedy news, including reflections on Conan O'Brien's interactions with Donald Trump and a detailed rundown of the Just For Laughs New Faces list. Additionally, it features coverage of industry impact reports, South Park's streaming deal with Paramount, and an upcoming Montreal comedy festival lineup. The episode also highlights the passing of Malcolm-Jamal Warner and a legal case involving a German comedian.
 
00:13 Top Standup Specials on Netflix
03:00 Conan O'Brien and Donald Trump Incident
04:14 Just for Laughs New Faces List
06:36 Variety's Comedy Impact Report
13:29 Josh Johnson Hosts The Daily Show
14:05 Paramount's South Park Streaming Deal
16:21 Adam Sandler and Travis Kelsey
18:15 Montreal Comedy Festival Highlights
21:36 Kevin James' New Action Flick
22:51 German Comedian Faces Court
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