Netflix is a Joke Festival's killer lineup: Shane, Mulaney, Gaffigan, Rock, Hart, Santino etc

March 27, 2026

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The latest Daily Comedy News episode covers the star-packed Netflix Is a Joke Festival lineup in Los Angeles, alongside updates on new specials and several comedians discussing their experiences with weight loss drugs and vegan diets. Host Johnny Mac highlights the festival's appeal while noting his frustration with Netflix's publicity team, and he groups four food-related stories that emerged in the news cycle.

Netflix Is a Joke Festival Lineup

The festival, accessible at netflixisajokefest.com, features a stacked roster across major venues like the Hollywood Bowl, Greek Theatre, and Intuit Dome. Key events include the Roast of Kevin Hart hosted by Shane Gillis on May 10th, with the lineup still TBA. Fly on the Wall podcast live with David Spade, Dana Carvey, and guest Chris Rock hits May 6th. Nate Bargatze performs at the Clippers' Intuit Dome on May 9th and 10th, likely for filming as a special.

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What you'll learn

1 (01:37) **Episode Intro and Tease** - Johnny Mac previews four comedian-food stories and dives into Netflix is a Joke Fest lineup
2 (02:46) **Netflix is a Joke Fest Overview** - Impressed by massive lineup at netflixisajokefest.com including Hollywood Bowl shows
3 (03:55) **More Fest Highlights: Arena and Theater Shows** - Nate Bargatze at Intuit Dome, Seth Rogen at Greek Theater, John Mulaney at Hollywood Bowl
4 (04:35) **Fest Standouts Continued** - Diane Morgan convo, Dr. Z, Dusty Slay, Jim Gaffigan, plus Mark Normand, Nikki Glazer, Theo Von
5 (06:11) **New Comedy Special Releases** - Jimmy O'Yang's Finally Home in theaters, Julio Torres' Color Theories on HBO/Max
6 (07:08) **Jim Gaffigan's GLP-1 Experience** - On Glass Half Full podcast, credits Monjuro for curbing compulsive eating like "dog vs. human"
7 (08:25) **Gabriel Iglesias on Ozempic** - On Club Shay Shay, lost weight fast but regained 20 lbs immediately after quitting

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Show Notes

Johnny Mac previews Netflix Is a Joke Festival programming, highlighting the Roast of Kevin Hart (hosted by Shane Gillis), Fly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade featuring Chris Rock, Nate Bargatze at the Intuit Dome, and “A Night of Too Many Stars” hosted by Jon Stewart with a large guest list, plus other billed acts and shows. He notes frustration trying to reach Netflix PR. He also flags new releases: Jimmy O. Yang’s “Finally Home” in theaters and Julio Torres’ “Color Theories” on HBO/Max. Food-related items include Jim Gaffigan discussing continued GLP-1 use to curb cravings, Gabriel Iglesias describing rapid weight regain after Ozempic, Diane Morgan going vegan and sharing recipes, and Tig Notaro’s comments on vegan stigma. He suggests selling Mark Normand in the “comedy stock market,” mentions Margaret Cho’s political/personal set, and details Jo Koy listing his Las Vegas mansion for $11.25 million.

01:14 Netflix Is a Joke Highlights
03:08 More Lineup Deep Cuts
04:43 New Specials Out Today
05:39 Gaffigan on GLP-1
06:53 Fluffy Ozempic Rebound
07:52 Vegan Comics Talk Food
09:31 Comedy Stock Market Pick
10:19 Margaret Cho Politics Tour
11:06 Jo Koy Vegas Mansion

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