Rory Scovel Talks Politics in New Special; Netflix’s 2026-2027 Comedy Slate, Mike Epps Fest, and More

Johnny Mac reviews What’s on Netflix’s guide to Netflix comedy series returning in 2026–2027 and beyond, highlighting projects including A Hundred Percent (single-camera ensemble about the “thought leader industrial complex”), adult animated series Dad’s House, Ding, Dealies, Living the Dream, Scooby-Doo Origins (live-action), and an untitled Hannah Berner and Paige DeSorbo relationship comedy. He notes rumored upcoming stand-up releases listed on Wikipedia: Kelsey Cook’s Happy Hour (Aug. 18) and Stamped Town (Aug. 25), plus specials in development from Bert Kreischer, Gabe, Leanne Morgan, Nate Bargatze, and Nimesh Patel. He summarizes The Hollywood Reporter interview with Rory Scovel about his new special, editing, and navigating political identity and audience reactions. Other items include the third annual Mike Epps festival in Indianapolis (Aug. 28–30), Veronica Słowikowska starring in Stephanie: Bride to Be with Amy Sedaris and Michael Imperioli, and runner Tan Hudson seeking a half-marathon record dressed as a microphone.

00:00 Netflix Comedy Slate Preview
00:33 New Series A Hundred Percent
01:12 Animated Overload Reactions
02:21 Scooby Doo Live Action Groan
02:51 NYC Duo Comedy and Standup Dates
03:51 Rory Scovel Special Buzz
04:46 Politics and Crowd Reactions
06:46 Integrity and Manosphere Money
07:22 Festival and New Movie Casting
08:43 World Record Microphone Run
09:35 Wrap Up and Sign Off

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