Netflix Is a Joke Festival 2026: An Epic Comedy Lineup

January 21, 2026

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The Format: This is a solo-hosted daily comedy news briefing. It’s a fast-paced, opinionated monologue where the host, Johnny Mack, delivers headlines, rants, and personal takes on the comedy industry.
The Key Players:
- The Host: Johnny Mack. He’s a comedy insider with strong opinions, a sarcastic edge, and a clear love for the industry. He’s not afraid to call out headlines or hype up a lineup.
The Vibe: Fun, Energetic, and Slightly Unhinged. Johnny Mack is clearly excited about the news he’s breaking, but he also takes time to roast a poorly worded headline and make jokes about Star Trek. It’s a mix of genuine enthusiasm and playful cynicism.

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What you'll learn

1 (00:02) **🎙️ Introduction: Johnny Mack (Host)**
2 (00:30) **Making Fun of the "Late Nighter" Headline**
3 (01:01) **Netflix is a Joke Festival: Core Events & Hosts**
4 (02:04) **Festival Exclusive & Charity Events**
5 (04:01) **Special Tributes, Podcasts & Unique Events**
6 (06:33) **Full Performer List (A-S)**
7 (08:53) **Full Performer List (S-Z) & Festival Wrap-Up**

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Show Notes

The return of the 'Netflix is a Joke' festival is set to take place in Los Angeles from May 4-10, 2026. Featuring over 350 live events, the festival will showcase a host of comedy stars such as Kevin Hart, John Mulaney, Seth Rogen, Jerry Seinfeld, and many more. The episode highlights the scope of the festival, including special events like 'Funny AF' hosted by Kevin Hart and 'Night of Too Many Stars' with Jon Stewart. Additionally, Johnny humorously critiques a headline from Late Nighter and shares other comedy news including David Letterman's upcoming appearance at the Just for Laughs festival in Vancouver.

00:18 Netflix is a Joke Festival 2026 Announcement
00:52 Festival Highlights and Performers
02:31 Special Events and Shows
06:25 Comprehensive Performer List
09:31 David Letterman's Return to Canada
10:37 Quick Comedy News Updates
12:00 The Boiler Guy Comes and I need heat more than you need to know aboit Martin Short's documenatry.

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