More Kevin Hart Roast Fallout, Conan O’Brien to Host 2027 Oscars, Colbert’s Final Stretch

May 15, 2026

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Conan O’Brien has been tapped to host the 2027 Oscars for a third time, amid Stephen Colbert’s final weeks on The Late Show and ongoing fallout from the Kevin Hart Netflix roast. Johnny Mac covers these developments alongside Strike Force Five podcast chatter, comedian reactions to the roast, a comedy stock update, and a Flight of the Concords reunion highlight.

Conan O’Brien Returns to Oscars

ABC announced Conan O’Brien as host for the 2027 Oscars, with Disney Television Group president Craig Erwich praising his “singular comedic voice” and the “remarkable energy” he brings to Hollywood’s biggest night. The timing coincided with ABC upfronts, though Mac notes muted social media excitement—“people are like, oh, Conan’s back”—and no statement from O’Brien himself. He suggests sticking with O’Brien while the Oscars remain on ABC, before a potential shift to YouTube might bring edgier hosts like MrBeast.

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1 (02:42) **Podcast Intro** - Johnny Mac launches daily comedy news briefing.
2 (02:50) **Conan O’Brien to Host 2027 Oscars** - Third year hosting announced amid tepid social media reaction and ABC praise for his energy.
3 (03:56) **Strike Force Five Podcast on Colbert’s Finale** - Group discusses Colbert's emotional buildup, mental demands of the show, and uncertain future.
4 (05:10) **Colbert’s Guest Stories** - Shares banned guests like Bush official who badmouthed off-camera and distractingly attractive stars like Michelle Williams.
5 (05:54) **Colbert’s On-Air Kisses** - Recounts kissing Sally Field, Helen Mirren, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Pedro Pascal, and others; pulls Fallon into one live.
6 (06:46) **CNN Colbert Documentary** - Weekend special "The Last Late Night" profiles his career at politics-comedy intersection.
7 (07:13) **Colbert’s Guest Host Insecurities** - Radar reports appendix fears of being overshadowed; compared to Letterman's desk reluctance.

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Show Notes

Johnny Mac reports Conan O’Brien will host the 99th Oscars on March 14, 2027, noting muted social media reaction and quoting Disney TV Group president Craig Erwich praising Conan’s “singular comedic voice.” He discusses a new Strike Force Five podcast where Stephen Colbert reflects on having only a few Late Show episodes left, uncertainty about future plans, and staff needing to vacate offices immediately after the finale; he also recounts guests he’d ban, guests he found attractive, and recent on-air kisses with Jimmy Fallon, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, and Pedro Pascal. CNN will air a flash doc, “The Last Laugh: Stephen Colbert.” On the Kevin Hart roast, Variety says Michael Che and others dropped out due to scheduling; Che criticizes differences in roast writing and highlights mostly white joke writers, while Lil Rel Howery condemns Tony Hinchcliffe’s George Floyd joke. Johnny’s Comedy Stock Market: buy Tony Hinchcliffe and Ian Karmel, hold Kevin Hart, sell Kam Patterson and Nikki Glaser. He closes with highlights from Flight of the Conchords’ reunion show.

00:19 Conan Hosts Oscars Again
01:24 Strike Force Five Returns
01:37 Colbert Finale Emotions
03:22 Colbert's On Air Kissing Streak
04:16 CNN Doc And Radar Shade
05:05 Kimmel Summer Strategy
06:09 Che On Kevin Hart Roast
07:08 Cut Jokes And Controversy
08:09 Haddish Ross And Howery React
09:35 Comedy Stock Market Picks
11:44 Flight Of The Conchords Reunion
13:33 Subscribe And Sign Off
14:06 Hip Hopopotamus Clip

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