Tom Segura Club Dates, Kevin Hart Roast Details, and Netflix Is A Joke Update

May 6, 2026

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This episode of Daily Comedy News rounds up recent stand-up developments, from club bookings and upcoming roasts to new specials, festival schedules, and comedian commentary on industry trends and culture.

Club Dates and High-Profile Bookings

Tom Segura is returning to the Acme Comedy Club in Minneapolis for three nights: August 27th, 28th, and 29th. Host Johnny Mac notes the unusual choice for an arena-level comedian like Segura, speculating it could be for workshopping material or recording a special, but offers no firm theory. He recommends it as a chance to see Segura in an intimate venue. At the Netflix Is a Joke Festival, just-added shows include Flight of the Conchords on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday nights—news that caught Mac off-guard during recording, as it wasn't listed earlier. Wednesday's lineup features Michelle Buteau, Chelsea Handler, Craig Robinson, Matt Rife (sold out at 7 p.m.), Mark Normand (sold out at 10 p.m.), Tiffany Haddish, Sam J. Vittorio Angeloni at 9:30 p.m., and Drew Lynch at the Ice House at 7:30 p.m. In Sydney, Kieran Bullock's IKEA Wars—a cult show where contestants race to assemble IKEA furniture amid sabotages and challenges—runs Thursday and Friday, May 7th and 8th, at Bondi Pavilion. It originated in 2019 at Melbourne Fringe and crowns a nightly "champion of Sweden" (unofficially).

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What you'll learn

1 (01:41) **Intro and Tom Segura Club Dates** - Johnny Mac kicks off with Segura's Acme Comedy Club shows in Minneapolis Aug 27-29
2 (02:16) **Nikki Glazer on Private Jets** - Glazer on Kara Swisher's podcast jokes about Southwest vs private flying backlash
3 (03:04) **Kevin Hart Roast Prep Jokes** - Hart mocks Timothée Chalamet, Elon Musk, Nick Cannon, Bruno Mars, MGK tattoos
4 (03:35) **Kevin Hart Netflix Roast Details** - Roast airs Mother's Day May 12 at 8pm ET/5pm PT on Netflix
5 (03:51) **Kevin Hart Career Reflections** - Hart discusses brand growth, commercials, embracing roast laughs
6 (04:23) **Netflix is a Joke: Marcello Hernandez** - Showcase highlights Spanish-language comedy global appeal via Netflix
7 (05:06) **Bob Odenkirk on Manosphere Comedy** - Predicts end of low-hanging "rotting fruit" style in NYT interview

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Show Notes

Johnny Mac delivers Daily Comedy News, noting Tom Segura’s three-night run at Acme Comedy Club in Minneapolis (Aug. 27–29) and speculating it may be for workshopping or recording. Nikki Glaser tells Kara Swisher she avoids private jets, calling them a waste and fearing public backlash. Kevin Hart on Alex Cooper’s podcast draws criticism for a Timothée Chalamet remark, jokes about Elon Musk, Nick Cannon, Bruno Mars, and Machine Gun Kelly, and promotes The Roast of Kevin Hart airing on Netflix on Mother’s Day night (May 10) while discussing his brand and love of roasting. Variety highlights the Marcelo Hernandez Show as a Spanish-language comedy showcase, with Netflix’s Robbie Praw describing comedy as a global export via Netflix. Bob Odenkirk predicts “manosphere comedy” will dissipate and says audiences mistake performance for sincerity. Rob Schneider and Dr. Phil discuss comedy, free speech, and costs. Jim Breuer references “I did that” gas pump stickers. Ophira Eisenberg announces her Veeps special May 15. Mac critiques a Lisa Ann Walter trailer, mentions Celebrity Traitors UK comedians, previews IKEA Wars at Sydney Comedy Festival, and lists Netflix Is A Joke festival shows including newly added Flight of the Conchords.

00:19 Tom Segura Club Dates
00:44 Nikki Glaser Private Flights
01:21 Kevin Hart Podcast Stir
02:51 Netflix Comedy Goes Global
03:31 Odenkirk On Manosphere
04:26 Rob Schneider Free Speech
05:07 Jim Breuer Gas Stickers
06:14 New Specials Announced
06:45 Hulu Special Trailer Roast
08:30 Celebrity Traitors And Survivor
09:54 IKEA Wars In Sydney
11:16 Netflix Festival Lineup

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