Netflix Renews Kevin Hart’s Funny AF; Chris Tucker’s Celibacy Reveal and Robby Hoffman's real name

June 21, 2026

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“I’m born the name Rivka Sarah,” comedian Robby Hoffman revealed on the God Works podcast. “So obviously when I got into comedy, Rivka is a very difficult name for comedians and people to bring me up.” She wanted something familiar that kept her R initial, so she went with Robby. Her mother’s response, as Hoffman recalled: “What are you ashamed?” Hoffman’s retort: “Ma, you think with three seconds of me being on stage, they’re gonna be like, ‘I wonder if she’s Catholic?’”

That name-change story was one of several developments in the comedy world covered on this episode of Daily Comedy News with Johnny Mac. The roundup also included a major Netflix renewal, a surprising personal revelation from Chris Tucker, and a thoughtful reflection from Mark Maron on the state of comedy specials.

Netflix Renews Kevin Hart’s “Funny AF”

Netflix has ordered a second season of Kevin Hart’s Funny AF, the comedy competition series hosted by Kevin Hart. The show, which features up-and-coming comedians performing for a live audience, is also up for an Emmy in the Outstanding Reality Competition Program category. Hart himself is nominated for Outstanding Host for a Reality or Reality Competition Program. The host noted that while the renewal is good news, the new season won’t arrive until 2027.

Chris Tucker’s Celibacy Reveal

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What you'll learn

1 (01:43) **Netflix Renews Kevin Hart's Funny AF for Season 2** - The streaming service orders a second season of the comedy competition series, with Kevin Hart returning as host.
2 (02:15) **Chris Tucker Reveals He's Been Celibate for Over Three Years** - During a Las Vegas stand-up set, Tucker shared he's celibate while trying to find lasting love and marriage.
3 (02:52) **Mark Maron Calls Panicked His Best Special** - Maron tells Gold Derby the special is a holistic culmination of 40 years of work, built around the idea of repairing himself.
4 (03:52) **Mark Maron on Giving Advice to Younger Comics** - Maron tells Gold Derby he isn't sought out for advice, but his podcast has helped younger comics.
5 (04:28) **Jeff Ross on the Evolution of Roast Culture** - Ross discusses with Deadline how roasts have become a global phenomenon, with Netflix now the de facto home.
6 (05:48) **Jeff Ross on Roasts as a Launchpad for Comedy Stars** - Ross tells Deadline that the Kevin Hart roast has boosted the careers of everyone involved, especially Nikki Glaser.
7 (06:23) **Robby Hoffman Reveals Her Real Name** - On the God Works podcast, Hoffman explains she was born Rivka Sarah and changed it for the stage.

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Guests on this episode

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Show Notes

Johnny Mac covers Netflix’s announcement of season two of Kevin Hart’s comedy competition series Funny AF with Kevin Hart, noting Hart returns as host, the show and Hart have Emmy nominations, and the new season won’t arrive until 2027. Chris Tucker revealed during a Las Vegas set that he has been celibate for more than three years while focusing on finding lasting love and marriage. Marc Maron discusses his special Panicked as his best work, describing its arc, editing process to 73 minutes, and concerns that platform-driven viral culture lowers the bar and makes comedy disposable. Jeff Ross tells Deadline how roasts have grown globally on Netflix, remain a rare “anything goes” outlet, help launch comics like Nikki Glaser, and says more Bumping Mics depends on Dave Attell. Robbie Hoffman explains changing her name from Rivka Sarah. Janelle James is developing Hulu’s Rock City. A music-use fee from The Late Show will be donated to World Central Kitchen. Comedian Bita Judaki describes her style and influences.

00:13 Kevin Hart Show Renewed
00:45 Chris Tucker Celibacy
01:22 Marc Maron Panicked Craft
02:18 Maron on Comedy Business
03:08 Jeff Ross Roast Evolution
04:10 Roasts Launching Stars
04:35 More Bumping Mics
04:53 Robbie Hoffman Stage Name
05:52 Janelle James Hulu Series
06:19 Colbert Music Donation

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