Netflix is a Joke announces 2026 lineup: See Jon Stewart, John Mulaney, more

Netflix is a Joke announces 2026 lineup: See Jon Stewart, John Mulaney, more

New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. Just when you thought Netflix had their hands full with the Warner Bros. acquisition, the streamer has a few more tricks up their sleeve. The former DVD sleeve delivery service … Read more

MTV co-founder Tom Freston recalls his crazy life: From escaping a coup in Afghanistan to sex clubs with Sumner Redstone

MTV co-founder Tom Freston recalls his crazy life: From escaping a coup in Afghanistan to sex clubs with Sumner Redstone

Sumner Redstone moved closer to the stage, transfixed. A nude couple on a Harley-Davidson had just descended from the ceiling of Super Girls, a Bangkok sex club endorsed by Rolling Stone as “the very best in town.” Redstone, then 72 and chairman of Viacom, stood “like a deer in the headlights, mouth slightly agape,” writes … Read more

The 2025 NY Comedy Festival starts soon. Here are 19 shows you can’t miss

The 2025 NY Comedy Festival starts soon. Here are 19 shows you can’t miss

Vivid Seats is the New York Post’s official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Featured pricing is subject to change. There’s a lot going on at the 2025 New York Comedy Festival. The first thing one notices after checking out their expansive … Read more

Marc Maron reveals why his Jon Stewart feud really began: ‘I would just sh-t on him’

Marc Maron reveals why his Jon Stewart feud really began: ‘I would just sh-t on him’

He’s offering an olive branch, sort of. Marc Maron is revealing the true reasons for his feud with Jon Stewart.  “Jon never did anything to me,” Maron, 62, told Esquire in an interview published Thursday, adding that their feud was “petty.”  “I was just jealous,” the comedian added, noting that their feud was “fully fueled” by … Read more

Jay Leno reacts to Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension years after ‘JKL!’ host ‘humiliated’ him

Jay Leno reacts to Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension years after ‘JKL!’ host ‘humiliated’ him

Late-night is weighing in.  Jay Leno is the latest former late-night TV host to speak out in the wake of ABC’s “indefinite suspension” of “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” following Kimmel’s comments about the Sept. 10 fatal shooting of conservative podcaster Charlie Kirk. “I think Jimmy will land on his feet, he’s a talented guy, he’s funny and … Read more

David Letterman slams ABC for putting Jimmy Kimmel on pause over Charlie Kirk comments

David Letterman slams ABC for putting Jimmy Kimmel on pause over Charlie Kirk comments

David Letterman is weighing in on Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension from late-night TV. The comedy legend slammed ABC’s recent decision to pull “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” while speaking at the 2025 Atlantic Festival on Thursday, Sept. 18. David Letterman takes part in the 2025 Atlantic Festival in New York City on September 18, 2025. Getty Images Jimmy Kimmel … Read more

Jon Stewart addresses possible ‘Daily Show’ cancellation after Stephen Colbert gets axed

Jon Stewart addresses possible ‘Daily Show’ cancellation after Stephen Colbert gets axed

Is “The Daily Show” next to face the chopping block? Jon Stewart addressed the speculation that his late-night Comedy Central talk show might be canceled as the network’s parent company, Paramount Global, prepares to merge with Skydance Media. The comedian’s remarks came the same day that CBS announced its plan to cancel “The Late Show … Read more

Pedro Pascal look-alike’s wife demands to meet the real actor after he wins contest

Pedro Pascal look-alike’s wife demands to meet the real actor after he wins contest

The Pedro Pascal look-alike winner has a plea for the real Pedro Pascal. Brooklyn dad George Gountas appeared on Tuesday’s episode of “The Daily Show,” where he works as a lighting designer, and spoke to host Jon Stewart about his big victory at the look-alike contest — including his wife Jenny Gania’s reaction. “Her position … Read more

Jon Stewart, Jonas Brothers joined star-packed celebrity row for Knicks-Pistons Game 5

Jon Stewart, Jonas Brothers joined star-packed celebrity row for Knicks-Pistons Game 5

The Knicks entered Tuesday night with the chance to close out the Pistons, and the mere possibility brought out their starriest fans. Courtside staples Tracy Morgan, Ben Stiller and Chris Rock were joined by “The Daily Show” host Jon Stewart at Madison Square Garden for Game 5 on Tuesday. Comedians Ben Stiller, Chris Rock, Tracy … Read more

Jon Stewart calls out Joe Biden’s ‘hypocrisy’ of Hunter pardon — while mocking ‘dance’ Dems have to do to defend it

Jon Stewart calls out Joe Biden’s ‘hypocrisy’ of Hunter pardon — while mocking ‘dance’ Dems have to do to defend it

Jon Stewart has ripped President Biden’s “hypocrisy” for pardoning son Hunter Biden after repeatedly vowing not to — while mocking the pathetic “dance Democrats have to do” to defend the betrayal of what they sold as their “Mason-Dixon Line of morality.” “Hypocrisy isn’t illegal. Nor is it particularly unusual in politics,” Stewart said during the … Read more

Hasan Minhaj: I got ‘f–ked out of’ hosting ‘The Daily Show’ — so they brought back Jon Stewart

Hasan Minhaj: I got ‘f–ked out of’ hosting ‘The Daily Show’ — so they brought back Jon Stewart

He’s taking aim at his old boss.  Comedian Hasan Minhaj, 38 — who seemed to have “The Daily Show” host gig in the bag to succeed Trevor Noah until he lost it amid scandal — is addressing what happened.   At the “Netflix Is a Joke” comedy festival on Thursday, Minhaj hosted a showcase featuring … Read more

Tyrese Maxey wrecked Knicks’ celebrity row: Tracy Morgan middle finger, ‘seething’ Ben Stiller and a Jon Stewart meme

Tyrese Maxey wrecked Knicks’ celebrity row: Tracy Morgan middle finger, ‘seething’ Ben Stiller and a Jon Stewart meme

Tyrese Maxey was the star of his own movie at The Garden on Tuesday night during Game 5 of the Knicks-Sixers first-round playoff series. The 76ers All-Star guard put on a show — he finished with 46 points, including seven three-pointers and the game-tying three to force OT — and it wasn’t well received by … Read more

Jon Stewart and Jimmy Kimmel bash Trump for appearing to snooze at hush money trial: ‘Imagine committing so many crimes, you get bored’

Jon Stewart and Jimmy Kimmel bash Trump for appearing to snooze at hush money trial: ‘Imagine committing so many crimes, you get bored’

Former President Donald Trump appeared to fall asleep during jury selection on the first day of his hush money trial in Manhattan on Monday — and Jon Stewart had a field day with it on his “Daily Show” episode later that night. “After years of anticipation, the first criminal trial of a former president has … Read more

Jon Stewart tearfully announces death of his dog Dipper on ‘The Daily Show’

Jon Stewart tearfully announces death of his dog Dipper on ‘The Daily Show’

Goodbye, old friend. Jon Stewart got choked up on Monday’s episode of “The Daily Show” as he said that his family’s dog Dipper died. The comedian, 61, revealed that the three-legged pup passed away Sunday. “He was ready. He was tired, but I wasn’t,” he said. Dipper was adopted from a New York City animal … Read more

What do tickets cost to see Jon Stewart on his 2024 stand-up tour?

What do tickets cost to see Jon Stewart on his 2024 stand-up tour?

Vivid Seats is the New York Post’s official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Jon Stewart won’t just be slinging jokes on Mondays at “The Daily Show” this spring. The 61-year-old comic, who is currently hosting Comedy Central’s satirical news program once … Read more

Jon Stewart blasts critics of his ‘Daily Show’ return: ‘It was one f–king show’

Jon Stewart blasts critics of his ‘Daily Show’ return: ‘It was one f–king show’

Jon Stewart knows just how to turn his haters into punchlines. The 61-year-old host of “The Daily Show” made his return to the program last week after nearly a decade away from the desk.  On Monday’s show, he reacted to people’s opinions of his revival from X, the platform previously known as Twitter. Displeased ex-MSNBC … Read more

Jon Stewart reveals why Apple TV+ show got axed: I wanted to ‘unload thoughts’ on the ‘election season’

Jon Stewart reveals why Apple TV+ show got axed: I wanted to ‘unload thoughts’ on the ‘election season’

Jon Stewart is coming clean about the real reason Apple TV+ canned his series, “The Problem With Jon Stewart,” last year — and it has everything to do with his mouth. “I wanted a place to unload thoughts as we get into the election season,” Stewart told “CBS Mornings” Monday in explaining why he’s rejoining … Read more

Meghan McCain slams Jon Stewart’s ‘The Daily Show’ return: ‘Horrified’ at the ‘creature he has morphed into’

Meghan McCain slams Jon Stewart’s ‘The Daily Show’ return: ‘Horrified’ at the ‘creature he has morphed into’

Meghan McCain isn’t happy with Jon Stewart returning to his old stomping grounds, “The Daily Show,” next month. The right-wing political commentator, 39, took to her podcast, Meghan McCain Has Entered the Chat, to express her thoughts over Stewart, 61, coming back to the series after a nine-year hiatus. The comedian exited “The Daily Show” … Read more

Hasan Minhaj was Trevor Noah’s ‘Daily Show’ replacement — then was dumped: report

Hasan Minhaj was Trevor Noah’s ‘Daily Show’ replacement — then was dumped: report

Jon Stewart is returning to host “The Daily Show,” but a new report alleges that Hasan Minhaj had the job in the bag, before losing it.  According to a Thursday report in The Hollywood Reporter, Minhaj’s deal to take over “The Daily Show” after Trevor Noah’s departure was “all but done by late summer.”  However, … Read more

Jon Stewart heading back to host ‘The Daily Show’ — with one catch

Jon Stewart heading back to host ‘The Daily Show’ — with one catch

Jon Stewart is returning to his roots at “The Daily Show.” The comedian, 61, was the host of the Comedy Central satirical news program from 1999 until 2015. Stewart will be the series host starting Feb. 12; however, there is a small change. He will only host the Monday episodes, with guests taking over from … Read more