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Dane Cook’s ‘Funny Money’ Trailer, SNL Season 52 Casting Buzz & Kathy Griffin-Rosie O’Donnell Drama
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- Aug 24, 2026
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Summary
Johnny Mac covers the trailer and details for “Funny Money: The Dane Cook Story,” about Dane Cook’s half-brother/business manager Darryl McCauley stealing $12 million, hiding cash in pasta sauce, and later pleading guilty and serving prison time; the episode also digresses into verifying Cook’s real name and how McCauley is identified. Deadline’s reporting on possible Saturday Night Live season 52 casting is summarized, including showcase cities, standout names, and notes about representation, plus that Chloe Fineman won’t return. Mac discusses Seth Meyers’ seven-week hiatus and new video podcast with Sal Gentile, speculating about budget cuts. Updates include Jay Leno rearranging an award event to make a comedy set and a filing to register his conservatorship in New Hampshire, plus Kathy Griffin saying she was hurt not to be booked during Rosie O’Donnell’s Kimmel guest-host week and Rosie replying she didn’t choose guests. The show also notes Kerry Godliman’s “Bandwidth” release and the Fringe Cheez-It Cheesiest Joke Award winner Phil Milton. 00:13 Dane Cook Movie Trailer 02:49 Real Name AI Rabbit Hole 04:38 Darryl McCauley Case Details 05:18 SNL Season 52 Casting Buzz 07:04 Seth Meyers Hiatus Podcast 08:11 Jay Leno Award And Set 08:57 Leno Conservatorship Update 09:37 Kathy Griffin Rosie Snub 12:21 Kerry Godliman Special Release 12:54 Fringe Cheesiest Joke Award Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac--4522158/support . Today's DCN is brought to you by MyBookie use promo code DCN! Daily Comedy News is hosted by Johnny Mac and releases every weekday. Subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favorite app. Part of the Caloroga Shark Media network. For transcripts and show notes visit www.dailycomedynews…