Are Bisbiglia and John Mulaney accusing Gianmarco Soresi of ripping off Mulaney's act?

February 10, 2026

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🎙️ The Voices & The Context

The Format: Solo-hosted daily comedy news briefing with rants, clips, and rapid-fire updates on stand-up, celebs, and industry drama.
The Key Players: Johnny Mack (host), a passionate, ticked-off comedy insider delivering snarky takes; features audio clips from John Mulaney, Mike Borbiglia, Gianmarco Soresi, and others like Adam Sandler and Cat Williams.
The Vibe: Fun, snarky, and irreverent with bursts of outrage and one heartbreaking sad moment—mostly educational entertainment for comedy nerds.

🗝️ Key Themes & Topics

The episode dives into comedy industry beef, celeb updates, product plugs, and a tragic animal story amid the banter.

Topic 1: Style Rip-Off Drama. John Mulaney on Mike Borbiglia's podcast hints at a comedian copying his voice/style by writing a name on paper; Gianmarco Soresi hilariously freaks out on his own pod, denying it's him and roasting the situation after hearing it mid-flight.
Topic 2: Super Bowl & Media Snubs. Mulaney's funny real-time Super Bowl ad commentary (e.g., polar bears); outrage over NBC's 100-year montage excluding David Letterman while including lesser-knowns like Marcelo Hernandez.
Topic 3: New Releases & Celeb News. Cat Williams' Netflix special The Last Report, Jim Gaffigan's pricey bourbon line tied to fatherhood, Adam Sandler debunk

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What you'll learn

1 (03:00) **John Mulaney on Mike Bubbiglia's Podcast**
2 (04:13) **Gianmarco Soresi Responds to Accusation**
3 (08:06) **John Mulaney Super Bowl Ad Commentary**
4 (09:05) **Michael Che Defends Gambling Ad**
5 (09:33) **NBC 100th Anniversary Snubs Letterman**
6 (10:13) **Katt Williams New Special**
7 (10:26) **Jim Gaffigan Updates**

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Show Notes

Johnny Mac shares his frustration over John Mulaney and Mike Birbiglia's discussion about comedic theft on Birbiglia's podcast.

Mac discusses comedian Gianmarco Soresi, who feels targeted by their comments, and then Mac highlights a funny distaste for John Mulaney's Super Bowl commercial commentary.

The episode also covers Michael Che and Colin Jost's controversial sports gambling ad, NBC's 100th anniversary video omission of David Letterman, and a new specials from Ktat Williams and Jim Gaffigan.

WARNING Johnny also shares a heartbreaking story from the Puppy Bowl

00:24 Mike Birbiglia and John Mulaney Podcast Drama
01:32 Gianmarco Soresi's Response
05:11 John Mulaney's Super Bowl Commentary
06:15 Michael Che and Colin Jost's Controversial Ad
07:36 Jim Gaffigan's New Projects
10:10 Heartbreaking Puppy Bowl Story
12:10 Adam Sandler's Handbag Story Clarification
12:48 Amy Schumer and Bad Bunny
13:35 Comedy Club Benefit Show
14:41 Moontower Comedy Festival Lineup
15:37 Comedy Survivor Update

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