Jimmy Kimmel
Mentioned in 89 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows
A late-night television host frequently discussed across podcasts for controversial statements and political commentary, particularly regarding partisan rhetoric about Trump and comments on Charlie Kirk that led to FCC pressure and a one-week suspension. Podcasts reference him in broader discussions of media polarization, free speech issues, and cancel culture, as well as his business ventures including a comedy club operated through Pompey Entertainment. He appears as a guest on podcasts discussing personal topics like parenting and has been cited in conversations about media credibility and the boundaries of political satire.
Appears On
Episode Appearances
The Megyn Kelly Show · May 21, 2026
Colbert's PAINFUL Goodbye, Lemon's Whining About White Men, and Trump's Hilarious Rant, with Stu Burguiere | Ep. 1322
“Late-night host urging viewers to watch Colbert's final episode”
Today, Explained · May 21, 2026
Late night’s long goodbye
“Facing pressure from Trump administration and station groups; renegotiated one-year contract extension”
The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz · May 21, 2026
Dan Le Batard's Extended Thoughts On Stephen Colbert | Postgame Show
“Mentioned as taking the night off to allow audience to watch Colbert's final episode”
Pop Culture Happy Hour · May 21, 2026
Stephen Colbert and late night
“Late-night competitor expected to gain Colbert's audience; participated in Strike Force 5 podcast collaboration”
The Late Show Pod Show with Stephen Colbert · May 12, 2026
Strike Force Five (Extended) | Truce Or Dare
“Late-night host and Strike Force Five member discussing industry challenges and camaraderie”
The Bill Simmons Podcast · May 8, 2026
Five NBA Playoff Takes, Plus David Letterman’s First-Ever BS Pod Appearance (We Did It!!!)
“Discussed as current late-night host and friend; Simmons notes his growth and chemistry with audience”
Deadline: White House · May 5, 2026
"Americans are feeling the squeeze”
“Mocked Trump's cognitive test boasting on his late-night show”
Scrolling with Hayley · May 5, 2026
’Snapchat King’ Swalwell Busted for Naughty Pics - Scrolling w/ Hayley (Ep. 292)
“Made jokes about Rudy Giuliani's hospitalization and Melania Trump becoming a widow, criticized for tastelessness”
Relatable with Allie Beth Stuckey · May 2, 2026
Ep 1341 | ABC and NYT Normalize Leftist Calls for Violence | Ron Simmons
“Made joke about Melania Trump having 'glow of an expectant widow' days before assassination attempt”
Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words · May 1, 2026
Victor Davis Hanson: Secret Service Needs to Prioritize Marksmanship, Not DEI, Moving Forward
“Criticized for nightly attacks on Trump and for mocking Melania Trump, contributing to radicalization narrative”
Pivot · May 1, 2026
Big Tech’s Day of Reckoning, Elon Takes the Stand, and the FCC Targets Disney
“Made joke about Melania Trump; doubled down with satirical response to FCC pressure; defended by Disney and industry peers”
The Michael Knowles Show · Apr 30, 2026
Ep. 1964 - Democrats Destroyed: SCOTUS Hands Conservatives HUGE Win
“Made controversial joke about Melania Trump as 'expectant widow' days after assassination attempt on Trump”
Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words · Apr 30, 2026
Trump Assassination Attempt, Kimmel’s WHCD Joke, Comey & Fauci Indictments, and the UK Visit | VDH
“Made controversial joke at White House Correspondents' Dinner about Melania Trump as 'expectant widow'”
Runaway Country with Alex Wagner · Apr 30, 2026
The President and The Press
“Made joke about First Lady that triggered FCC license threat; central to discussion of media suppression tactics”
Candace · Apr 29, 2026
TIME MAGAZINE: World’s Most VILE Person?! | Candace Ep 330
“Criticized by Trump administration for joke about Melania; defended by Owens against weaponized outrage”
The Bulwark Podcast · Apr 29, 2026
John Heilemann: Did Trump Make an Ominous Shift on Iran?
“Made jokes about Trump/Melania; Disney initially capitulated then fought back”
Letters from an American · Apr 29, 2026
Questionable Claims
“Made joke about First Lady Melania Trump; triggered FCC license review of ABC.”
The Glenn Beck Program · Apr 29, 2026
Glenn's Controversial Take on the Comey Seashell Indictment | Guest: Benny Johnson | 4/29/26
“Central figure in episode; made controversial remarks about Melania Trump; subject of FCC regulatory discussion”
PBD Podcast · Apr 29, 2026
UAE Quits OPEC, Trump & King Charles + Will The FED Cut Rates? | PBD #787
“Made controversial 'expectant widow' joke about First Lady; FCC initiated license review; defended joke as age-difference humor”
Morning Brew Daily · Apr 29, 2026
OpenAI’s Struggles Spooks Tech Stocks & UAE Walks Away From OPEC
“Made controversial joke about Melania Trump at mock White House Correspondents Dinner; subject of FCC license review”
The Headlines · Apr 29, 2026
Musk vs. Altman, and a Pivotal Immigration Case at the Supreme Court
“Subject of White House criticism and FCC license review investigation following political jokes”
The Joe Budden Podcast · Apr 29, 2026
Episode 924 | "Reasonable Expectations"
“Made joke about First Lady being 'widow of expected' two days before assassination attempt; faced firing demands”
The Prof G Pod with Scott Galloway · Apr 29, 2026
Raging Moderates: Trump Blames Democrats, Demands His Ballroom, and Attacks Jimmy Kimmel Again (ft. Sen. Rand Paul)
“Subject of controversy for joke about Melania Trump made before White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting”
All In with Chris Hayes · Apr 29, 2026
Jimmy Kimmel targeted by Trump AGAIN as FCC opens sudden ABC review
“Target of Trump retaliation for joke about Melania; subject of FCC license threat and firing demands”
Bloomberg Tech · Apr 28, 2026
OpenAI Linked Stocks Fall on Report It Missed Targets
“Defended controversial joke that prompted Trump to call for his firing; invoked First Amendment”
Raging Moderates with Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov · Apr 28, 2026
Trump Blames Democrats, Demands His Ballroom, and Attacks Jimmy Kimmel Again (ft. Sen. Rand Paul)
“Made controversial joke about First Lady Melania Trump, facing backlash and FCC license review threat”
Morning Wire · Apr 28, 2026
Evening Wire: Comey Indicted Again & Fauci Advisor Charged in COVID Cover-Up | 4.28.26
“Under fire for Melania Trump widow joke; refused to apologize and doubled down on remarks”
The Matt Walsh Show · Apr 28, 2026
Ep. 1769 - Trump’s Faced SIX Assassination Attempts. After Him, They’re Coming for You
“Criticized for joke about Trump as expectant widow; defended by Jake Tapper despite violent rhetoric”
The Megyn Kelly Show · Apr 28, 2026
Kimmel's "Widow" Double Standard, Left Celebrates Political Violence, and Newsom's Hypocrisy, with Stu Burguiere | Ep. 1305
“Made 'expectant widow' joke about Melania Trump; defended it as age-difference humor rather than assassination reference despite multiple prior attempts on Trump's life”
The Glenn Beck Program · Apr 28, 2026
I Would Fire Jimmy Kimmel, but ... | Guests: Jennifer Sey & Kmele Foster | 4/28/26
“Made controversial joke about Melania Trump at White House Correspondents Dinner; central to discussion of free speech vs. responsibility”
Bloomberg Intelligence · Apr 28, 2026
GM Warns ‘Across the Board’ Inflation to Put a Damper on Profit
“Made controversial jokes at White House Correspondents' Dinner about Melania Trump; subject of Trump's firing demands”
The Michael Knowles Show · Apr 28, 2026
Ep. 1962 - Jimmy Kimmel's Trump Jokes Prove We Need Right-Wing Cancel Culture
“Aired fake White House Correspondents' Dinner segment joking about Trump's death; Knowles argues he should be fired”
Pod Save America · Apr 28, 2026
Political Violence Shocks Washington
“Subject of Trump's attempt to get him fired over a joke made before the shooting incident”
The Daily · Apr 28, 2026
Assassination Attempt Suspect Charged
“Delivered controversial bit about Trump and Melania at dinner; ABC temporarily pulled his show over separate incident”
Bloomberg Daybreak: US Edition · Apr 28, 2026
Trump Weighs Tehran Proposal; Kimmel Defends Comments about First Lady
“Made joke about First Lady's age difference with Trump; defended comment as light roast”
Ruthless Podcast · Apr 28, 2026
Dems Double Down on Violent Rhetoric After Third Trump Assassination Attempt
“Criticized for joke about Melania Trump as 'expectant widow,' normalizing assassination rhetoric”
PBD Podcast · Apr 27, 2026
WHCD Shooting + Cole Allen's Manifesto | PBD #785
“Made controversial joke about First Lady Melania Trump appearing as 'expectant widow' days before shooting”
Morning Wire · Apr 27, 2026
Attack On Trump: Suspect Manifesto & Media Spin | 4.27.26
“Delivered controversial monologue at alternative White House Correspondents Dinner”
Cinephobe · Apr 16, 2026
Cinephobe Ep 307: Mac & Devin Go To High School
“Writer who discovered Andy Milanakis after viral 'Super Bowl is Gay' video; booked him for appearances”
IMO with Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson · Apr 15, 2026
Have a Good Laugh with Jimmy Kimmel
“Primary guest discussing his 23-year career in late-night television and comedy journey”
O'Connor & Company · Apr 13, 2026
Eric Swalwell, Maryland Sanctuary Bill, Artemis II Returns to Earth
“Interviewed Swalwell in 2024 about presidential election, Swalwell warned about Trump danger to women”
Adam Carolla Show · Apr 13, 2026
Ed Elson On Why Gen Z Is So Miserable (And What No One Wants to Admit)
“Recognized Adam's comedy talent early; first person to validate his comedic ability and help direct his career”
Adam Carolla Show · Apr 11, 2026
Naomi Grossman + Teresa and Bryan (Carolla Classics)
“Discussed urethra closure medical condition requiring two surgical procedures”
We Can Do Hard Things · Apr 7, 2026
Our Oscars Stories & How to Stay Steady with Life Changes
“Presented Oscar category for documentary; made multiple political jabs at Trump during announcement”
Armstrong & Getty On Demand · Apr 3, 2026
The Best Weekend Talk Show In America April Week One Hour One
“Criticized Mark Wayne Mullen's plumbing background on his show; criticized for class contempt”
Armstrong & Getty On Demand · Mar 31, 2026
It's Good To Have A Hobby!
“Criticized for mocking Mark Wayne Mullen's plumbing background and business experience”
Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard · Mar 30, 2026
Ike Barinholtz #4
“Guest on 'Funny You Ask' podcast; categories included pizza and 80s music”
Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words · Mar 28, 2026
Why the Blue State Project Is Imploding Before Our Very Eyes | Victor Davis Hanson
“Criticized for elitist contempt toward working-class professionals and lack of understanding of business success”
The Dan Bongino Show · Mar 26, 2026
Is This How It Ends? (Ep. 2481)
“Criticized for mocking Mark Mullin's plumber background; example of left's disdain for working-class professionals”
Fly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade · Mar 26, 2026
Bill O'Reilly Is "Easy To Hate (And That's A Fact)"
“Discussed as example of host constrained by corporate structure and audience expectations; O'Reilly advised him on Trump coverage”