Pete Davidson Reflects on 9/11, Plus Chris Rock’s Variety Profile and John Mulaney’s Get Smart Rumor

Johnny Mac delivers daily comedy news on 9/11, leading with Pete Davidson reflecting on the anniversary as a 33-year-old father, discussing his firefighter father Scott Matthew Davidson’s death at the World Trade Center, his daughter Scotty’s name, and how he learned of the death from TV. He then covers a report that John Mulaney may star in a Get Smart reboot, recapping the franchise’s history. A Variety cover story on Chris Rock highlights his careful approach to comedy, views on controversy and club workshopping, shifting identity as a “director guy,” his film Misty Green premiering at TIFF, and why he wouldn’t host the Oscars again unless nominated. Other items include Johnny’s take on Stavros Halkias’ special and GQ comments about workload and vices, Dane Cook’s 50-pound weight loss and fitness/diet routine ahead of his documentary Funny Money, Kathy Griffin recalling a supportive letter from Dolly Parton, comedy “stock market” buys (Nimesh Patel), SNL UK updates (Jeff Goldblum, CMAT, Freddie Meredith), and notes on Edinburgh winner Marty Gleeson and Osaka’s nonverbal comedy festival.

00:33 Pete Davidson on 9/11

02:06 Mulaney Get Smart Reboot

03:31 Chris Rock Variety Profile

05:59 Stavros Special Review

06:41 Stavros on Fame and Vices

08:06 Dane Cook Weight Loss

09:32 Kathy Griffin and Dolly

10:07 Weekend Shows and Stock

11:15 SNL UK and CMAT

12:29 Marty Gleeson Interview

13:31 Osaka Comedy Festival