Jon Macks

13 Podcast Episodes

The Writers Room with Jon Macks and Jeff Stilson

The Writers Room with Jon Macks and Jeff Stilson

With the Oscars looming I talk to two guys who’ve spent a large portion of their lives in awards show writers’ rooms - J... Read more

22 Feb 2023

51mins

133: Dr Fiona Hill on Russia & Jon Macks on The Oscars

133: Dr Fiona Hill on Russia & Jon Macks on The Oscars

James and Al sit down with former U.S. National Security Council official and expert in Russian and European affairs Fio... Read more

31 Mar 2022

1hr 16mins

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Jon Macks on Biden Debate Prep, Cancel Culture, Comedy Writing

Jon Macks on Biden Debate Prep, Cancel Culture, Comedy Writing

Jon Macks has spent most of his career writing for comedians like Jay Leno and Chris Rock. But before he was writing jok... Read more

29 Jun 2021

39mins

EP 6: Jon Macks - writer for Tonight Show, Oscars, Chris Rock, Steve Martin, and Politics

EP 6: Jon Macks - writer for Tonight Show, Oscars, Chris Rock, Steve Martin, and Politics

Jon Macks’ career ranges from political consulting to being a writer for Jay Leno’s tonight show for 17 years - to being... Read more

17 Feb 2021

1hr

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Jon Macks discusses at 15 yrs old sending jokes to Carson, Ed McMahon’s generosity, & his 22 yrs as monologue writer... Read more

2 Jul 2020

1hr 33mins

The Jon Macks Attack!

The Jon Macks Attack!

Tonight Show writer/political consultant Jon Macks has the greatest “I’m not releasing my taxes” story ever. And it ain’... Read more

15 Apr 2020

ACS (Part 2): Tony Gonzalez and Jon Macks

ACS (Part 2): Tony Gonzalez and Jon Macks

Tony Gonzalez and Adam discuss having a good work ethic as a gifted athlete, ‘biohacking’ your body, and the importance ... Read more

8 Jan 2020

1hr 21mins

ACS (Part 1): Tony Gonzalez and Jon Macks

ACS (Part 1): Tony Gonzalez and Jon Macks

Tony Gonzalez and Adam discuss having a good work ethic as a gifted athlete, ‘biohacking’ your body, and the importance ... Read more

8 Jan 2020

58mins

Jon Macks

Jon Macks

Ep 23 — A political strategist loses his mojo and becomes one of the greatest comedy writers of our time / Jon Macks, Co... Read more

10 Dec 2019

43mins

Ep. 190 - Jon Macks: How To Make A Gut Decision That Lasts A Lifetime

Ep. 190 - Jon Macks: How To Make A Gut Decision That Lasts A Lifetime

JOKE Last night I wrote down six things I wanted to do today. I kept number six blank. “JOKE” was just a reminder to sta... Read more

25 Oct 2016

1hr 1min

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