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Jan 2025
8m 47s

Comedy Scene Updates Amidst LA Fires

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Johnny Mac updates the comedy world amidst the LA fires, discussing closures of comedy clubs and late-night shows, and statements from hosts like Jimmy Kimmel and Seth Meyers. Melissa Rivers shares her experience escaping the fires. Gene Smart calls for networks to donate awards season revenues to fire victims. Highlights include Jim Gaffigan on Kelly Clarkson's show, Nikki Glaser's regrets about Dancing with the Stars, and Roy Wood Jr.'s upcoming special. Moe Mera announces a new tour, the Chiefs debut a comedy series with Pete Holmes, and Russell Brand gets fined for speeding. Finally, Jim Norton exits SiriusXM to start a new podcast.

00:00 Los Angeles Comedy Scene
00:32 Late Night Shows React to Wildfires
01:39 Personal Stories from the Wildfires
02:17 Jean Smart's Call to Action
02:45 Jim Gaffigan on Kelly Clarkson Show
03:08 Nikki Glaser's Dancing with the Stars Regret
03:23 Roy Wood Jr.'s Upcoming Special
04:49 Mo Amer's New Comedy Tour
05:16 Kansas City Chiefs' Comedy Series
06:44 Bad Bunny on Tony Hinchcliffe's Joke
07:06 James Acaster Turns 40
07:30 Russell Brand's Speeding Incident
08:11 Jim Norton Leaves SiriusXM


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