# Netflix Exec addresses Louis CK backlash, no more John Mulaney late night show, plus Robert Smigel Launches New Humor Me Podcast

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Published: 2026-05-05T07:09:28+00:00
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Johnny Mac delivers Daily Comedy News, led by Robert Smigel’s new weekly podcast, “Humor Me with Robert Smigel and Friends,” premiering May 8, featuring guests including David Letterman, Bob Odenkirk, Ellie Kemper, Jim Gaffigan, and others helping people make real-life tasks funnier. Netflix sets Tom Segura’s “Bad Thoughts” season two for May 24 (six episodes). Variety interviews Netflix Is A Joke organizers Robbie Praw and Tracy Podesca, teasing festival highlights (Pee-wee Herman celebration; Larry David with Jerry Seinfeld), noting success with “The Pete Davidson Show,” saying there’s no current talk of another season of John Mulaney’s “Everybody’s Live,” and hyping the Kevin Hart roast hosted by Shane Gillis. Praw addresses booking Louis C.K. this summer. Louis C.K. discusses India vs. New York poverty on Jim Norton’s podcast. Alex Jones attacks Tim Heidecker amid an Infowars-related court ruling; another hearing is set for May 28. Additional items include reports of King Charles’ jokes being tightly written, LA festival show picks, and Eugene Merman’s YouTube premiere of “Here Comes the Whimsy.” 00:18 Smigel Podcast Launch 02:04 Segura Bad Thoughts Return 02:30 Netflix Is A Joke Insider Talk 04:08 Roast Debate Kevin Hart 06:57 Louis C.K. Netflix Backlash 08:49 Louis C.K. India Clip 10:53 Alex Jones vs Heidecker 12:33 King Charles Joke Writers 13:08 Festival Picks LA Schedule 15:23 Eugene Merman New Special 16:10 Wrap Up And Sign Off Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac-a-daily-briefing-on-comedians-and-the-comedy-industry--4522158/support . Daily Comedy News is the number one comedy news podcast, delivering daily coverage of standup comedy, late night television, comedy specials, tours, and the busi…

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