Johnny Mac reviews early YouTube performance for “Good Night with Ben Gleib,” noting 21,000 views for the premiere (guest Kevin Smith) and 308 views for a clip, and compares it to Netflix’s teaser for Tony Hinchcliffe’s “Man of the People,” discussed via a Daily Beast critique and cited at 20,000 views. He reports Marcello Hernandez will host the ESPYs July 15 as the show returns to New York at Lincoln Center. Brooks Wheelan discusses opening for Seth Meyers and John Oliver at the Beacon Theatre, the Chicago comedy scene, and his two marathons, including an ASICS endorsement and a failed Mountain Dew stunt. Other items: Michelle Obama praises Dave Chappelle; Josh Johnson’s hoodie persona; Vittorio Angeloni on pushing audiences; Ray Romano on the “Everybody Loves Raymond” title; Jeff Foxworthy says his Fox Nation special may be his last; Nate Bargatze’s “The Breadwinner” earns $7.5M domestic weekend; Indian comedian Yash Bhardwaj says he was detained 47 days in Dubai over a Google Maps reel; and the New York Laughs Festival runs June 3–7 with free Union Square “Comedy in the Square.”
00:12 Ben Gleib YouTube Late Night
01:15 Tony Hinchcliffe Netflix Backlash
03:19 Marcelo Hernandez Hosts ESPYs
03:55 Brooks Wheelan Beacon Residency
05:10 Marathons and Sneaker Talk!
06:52 Chappelle and Josh Johnson Style
07:39 Pushing Audience Boundaries
07:53 Ray Romano Show Title Origin
08:27 Jeff Foxworthy Final Special
09:15 Nate Bargatze Box Office Check
10:14 Comedian Detained in Dubai
11:00 NY Laughs Festival Highlights
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