Johnny Mac covers comedy news, starting with spoilers from PokerGO’s High Stakes Poker Season 16 featuring Kevin Hart, who had nearly $1 million, rebought for $500,000, and saw losses eclipse $1.4 million after two major pots. Jim Gaffigan tells Goldenglobes.com that streaming and social media transformed stand-up into a healthier part of entertainment and says comedy is about listening to evolving social norms. For Forbes, Jerry Seinfeld and Nate Bargatze discuss aging jokes, accepting getting older, wearing the same thing daily, and Bargatze’s experience writing and starring in a movie and his belief in theaters. Bert Kreischer previews Free Bert Season 2 and balancing fan expectations. Nikki Glaser recommends meditation apps and 12-step programs and recounts awkwardly meeting Dave Matthews. David Cross says stand-up and dance may be safe from AI. The Toronto Guardian profiles comedian Kendell LaBella and her influences and favorite bit.
00:00 Poker Spoiler
00:22 Kevin Hart High Stakes Losses
01:28 Jim Gaffigan on Stand Up Evolution
02:25 Seinfeld and Bargatze Talk Aging
03:45 Nate Bargatze Movie Chat
04:54 Bert Kreischer Freebert Season Two
05:39 Nikki Glaser Mental Health Tips
05:56 Nikki Glaser Celebrity Fan Panic
06:51 David Cross on AI and Comedy
08:02 Wrap Up and Subscribe
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