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Chasing Comedy

Brian Scott McFadden & Dustin Chafin

Chasing Comedy features professional comedians Brian Scott McFadden and Dustin Chafin as they dive deep into the chaotic world of comedy and the craft of Standup, exploring the nuances of joke writing, the unpredictable nature of live performance, and try to humorously make sense of the world while working out, or failing at crafting, that next great joke. With plenty of laughs and candid moments, join them as they tackle a lively exploration of the art of chasing comedy in a world filled with

comedy stand-up

All Episodes

01:03:27

Chasing Comedy - Episode 40: Can AI Write a Stand-Up...

Chasing Comedy ·

2025/10/05

Brian Scott McFadden and Dustin Chafin explore whether AI can actually write stand-up comedy — or if it’s just digital hackery. From Dustin’s wild Mexico vacation story to Brian’s Franken Berry childhood confession, the guys test AI’s punchlines, roast bad metaphors, and debate what makes real comedians irreplaceable. A hilarious, thought-provoking episode about the heart, timing, and chaos of live comedy.

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Chasing Comedy - Episode 39: Arena Crowds, Scooby-Doo...

Chasing Comedy ·

2025/10/03

Chasing Comedy Episode 39 dives into the chaos of stand-up at arenas, growing up in a dysfunctional family, and why sometimes you just have to let Scooby-Doo save the bit. Comedians Dustin Chafin and Brian Scott McFadden shares stories of trying new jokes in front of 18,000 people, family vacations gone sideways, and the unsexy truth of long-term relationships — all with plenty of comedy detours along the way.

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01:08:43

Chasing Comedy - Episode 38: Boston Comedy, Vegas...

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2025/09/12

🎙️ In Episode 38 of Chasing Comedy, Brian Scott McFadden sits down with Boston comedy legend Tony V to talk about the roots of the Boston comedy scene, his stories from Aruba and Vegas with Robin Williams and Bobcat Goldthwait, and his philosophy on stand-up. From acting in CODA and The Town to crafting bits about coffee, science, and self-driving hearses, Tony shares sharp insights and hilarious stories that showcase why he’s one of comedy’s greats.

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01:02:11

Chasing Comedy - Episode 37: Cruise Buffets, Furries...

Chasing Comedy ·

2025/09/08

Brian Scott McFadden and Dustin Chafin dive into the absurd world of cruise ship buffets, Titanic “hot poor privilege,” and a Chipmunk-costumed fling that sparks a furry confession. Along the way they meet the “GOAT of shoplifting,” roast their therapists for taking August off, and put AI comedy to the test in a wild A.I.merican Idol segment.

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01:09:12

Chasing Comedy - Episode 36: Wordplay, Squids & The...

Chasing Comedy ·

2025/08/22

Host Brian Scott McFadden is joined by comedian and wordplay wizard Myq Kaplan (Comedy Central, Netflix, Amazon, Dry Bar) for a fast, funny, and thoughtful conversation about the craft of comedy.They dive into Myq’s obsession with language, the balance between writing and performance, and why sometimes the journey of a joke matters more than the punchline. Along the way, you’ll hear riffs about:Hamlet’s “Tooth B or Not Tooth B”Couples that share everything… including squids and monksSteakhouse

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01:07:38

Chasing Comedy - Episode 35: Cruise Ships, Dead Fish...

Chasing Comedy ·

2025/08/08

In this episode of Chasing Comedy, Brian Scott McFadden and Dustin Chafin dive into cruise ship chaos, dark family stories, and the emotional toll of being funny through pain. Dustin shares his wild excursion through a fake jungle in Mexico—complete with dead fish, fake monkeys, and sewage leaks—while another reflects on caring for a dying father and somehow finding humor in the moment.They also unpack supplement obsession (St. John’s Wort, Alpha Brain, Adderall), rage issues, and the mysterious

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Chasing Comedy - Episode 34: Audition Tapes, Old...

Chasing Comedy ·

2025/07/23

🎙️ In this episode of Chasing Comedy, Dustin Chafin is joined by comedian Greg Romero Wilson (The Greg Wilson) for a wild ride through the world of stand-up, self-tape auditions, old-school gaming consoles, and TikTok fame. Greg shares hilarious stories about SpectraVision regrets, a bizarre anti-pedophile PSA series, his jingle-writing hustle, and why Red Bull is “liquid cocaine.” They also dive into patriot cosplay, fake camo shame, and the time a rogue shot glass injured an audience member

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01:03:49

Chasing Comedy - Episode 33: Strange Pets, Scantrons,...

Chasing Comedy ·

2025/07/18

Chasing Comedy Episode 33 with professional comedians Brian Scott McFadden and Charles McBee!On this episode of Chasing Comedy, Brian Scott McFadden chats with comedian and writer Charles McBee about viral video comedy, nostalgic obsessions, and stand-up comedy's evolution in the digital age. From candy cigarettes to Hostess cakes and seahorse reproduction, they dive deep into weird bits, strange pets, and how Charles crafts his hilarious throwback content. Plus, the Wheel of Premises sparks a wild

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01:01:37

Chasing Comedy - Episode 32: Hotel Breakfast Hacks,...

Chasing Comedy ·

2025/07/10

Dustin Chafin and Brian Scott McFadden tackle everything from hotel breakfast scams and Salvation Army punchlines to the comedy gold hidden in your mom’s junk drawer. They break down the difference between club comics and podcast stars, take jabs at modern military fashion, and even put AI to the test as a comedy writer. It’s a hilarious deep dive into bits that bomb, bits that kill, and the weird stuff people keep in drawers.

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01:09:20

Chasing Comedy - Episode 32: Trapped in a Warzone:...

Chasing Comedy ·

2025/06/20

Chasing Comedy Episode 32 with professional comedians Brian Scott McFadden and Dustin Chafin!In this explosive (literally) episode of Chasing Comedy, Brian joins us from Rome, fresh off a harrowing trip to the Middle East that turned from charity gig to missile-dodging misadventure. What was supposed to be a feel-good charity tour in Israel quickly turned into a real-life remake of Escape from New York… except with more cruise missiles and fewer eyepatches. Brian breaks down the chaos of performing

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01:05:02

Chasing Comedy - Episode 31: Mormon Rules, AI...

Chasing Comedy ·

2025/06/18

In Episode 31 of Chasing Comedy, Brian Scott McFadden and Dustin Chafin dive headfirst into a hilarious, soul-baring journey through comedy, childhood trauma, and bizarre religious rules. Dustin opens up about his past as a Mormon missionary (yes, with a masturbation ruling from church elders!) while Brian shares the story of writing a murder mystery at age 8, complete with toilet paper punchlines and devastating fatherly critiques.The comics tackle everything from bizarre Mormon caffeine bans to

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Chasing Comedy – Episode 30: Cruise Contracts,...

Chasing Comedy ·

2025/06/17

This episode of Chasing Comedy is part therapy session, part comedy jam, and part complete derailment — in the best possible way. Brian Scott McFadden and Dustin Chafin explore everything from existential crises to cruise gigs, from fake celebrity stand-up to the ethics of charging a dying man for comedy coaching. (Yes, you read that right.)🧠 Topics Covered Include:Dustin coaching a man with terminal cancer for his one and only stand-up setBrian’s struggle with mushrooms, misophonia, and writing

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01:13:07

Chasing Comedy - Episode 29

Chasing Comedy ·

2025/06/15

Chasing Comedy Episode 29 with professional comedians Dustin Chafin and Brian Scott McFadden!Join Brian and Dustin as they riff on the art of crafting bits, testing what makes people laugh and what totally flops. On this episode, we explore everything from the nuances of horror films and the power of nostalgia to the hilarity of failed attempts at stand-up, old tv brands, bootleg dvds, modern comedy specials, spiritual medicine, food choices, DB Cooper, and so much more!

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01:05:35

Chasing Comedy - Episode 28 - Special Guest Comedian...

Chasing Comedy ·

2025/05/31

Chasing Comedy Episode 28 with hosts professional comedians Dustin Chafin and Jason Salmon!On this new episode of Chasing Comedy, Dustin is joined by special guest comedian Jason Salmon (@jsalmoncomedy)! The two work on chasing comedy in basketball draft picks, the challenge of memorizing numbers, grammar wars, navigating southern roots in urban life, identity and accent comedy, the influence of Gen X, making friends as adults, and so much more!

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01:04:33

Chasing Comedy - Episode 27 - The Snarf of it All

Chasing Comedy ·

2025/05/25

Chasing Comedy Episode 27 with professional comedians Dustin Chafin and Brian Scott McFaddenWe’re diving into the wild world of comedy, and this episode is all about the glorious mess of crafting jokes! I mean, we’re literally chasing comedy here, folks—working on bits, seeing what sticks, and figuring out what absolutely stinks. On this week's episode, Brian and Dustin look to find the humor in weighted blankets, growing up as a third generation stand-up comic, family dynamics, Katy Perry,

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Chasing Comedy - Episode 26 - Choosing Between...

Chasing Comedy ·

2025/05/24

Chasing Comedy Episode 26 with professional standup comedians Dustin Chafin and Brian Scott Mcfadden!

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52:44

Chasing Comedy - Episode 25 - Manly Moments, Subway...

Chasing Comedy ·

2025/05/19

Chasing Comedy Episode 25 with professional comedians Brian Scott McFadden and Dustin Chafin!We're diving deep into the hilarious world of chasing comedy, where we explore the ups and downs of crafting jokes and bits. I mean, who knew that changing an air filter could come with such a rush of manly pride? Join us as we share our adventures in DIY car maintenance, navigating the wilds of Home Depot, subway tuna, unnecessary reality tv shows, how the quest for love sometimes feels like a game show

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01:04:08

Chasing Comedy - Episode 24 - Rope Guys and Hypnotists

Chasing Comedy ·

2025/05/15

Chasing Comedy Episode 24 with professional comedians Dustin Chafin and Brian Scott McFadden

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52:09

Chasing Comedy - Episode 22 - Robot Piano Players and...

Chasing Comedy ·

2025/05/08

Chasing Comedy Episode 22 with professional comedians Dustin Chafin and Brian Scott McFadden.On this episode of Chasing Comedy, Brian and Dustin dig into finding comedy and bits in what if Gen Z was drafted, skills we lost with technology, basic skills for survival, old man sneakers, cockroaches and the absurdity of insect warfare, absurd relationship arguments, influencers for mundane things, 80s robots, and so much more!

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50:41

Chasing Comedy - Episode 23

Chasing Comedy ·

2025/05/08

Chasing Comedy Episode 23 with professional comedians Brian Scott McFadden and Dustin Chafin

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