Chasing Comedy

Brian Scott McFadden & Dustin Chafin
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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 absurdities.

  1. 2月28日

    Chasing Comedy - Episode 49: Lobster Heists, Gen Z Nihilism & The Art of “Punching Down”

    Episode 49 goes from lobster heists in Maine to generational warfare, AI taking everyone’s jobs, and whether comedians are “punching down” or just telling the truth. Brian, Dustin, and Adam spin the wheel, workshop bits, debate art, argue about music, and spiral into classic Chasing Comedy chaos.

    1 小时

  2. 2月7日

    Chasing Comedy - Episode 48: What’s a Plane Crash for a Comedian?

    In Episode 48 of Chasing Comedy, Brian Scott McFadden and Dustin Chafin workshop a bit comparing stand-up to flying a plane — and debate what a “plane crash” looks like for a comedian. From bombing and black box recordings to cruise ship crowds and aggressive stage energy, the conversation turns into a deep dive on fear, authenticity, and finding your true comedic voice Part writers’ room, part therapy session — all comedy craft.

    1 小时 6 分钟

  3. 1月12日

    Chasing Comedy - Episode 47: Top 100 Podcasters, Hat Cases & Losing Your Man Card

    We accidentally made the Top 100 stand-up comedy podcasts… and immediately questioned its legitimacy. In Episode 47, Dustin Chafin and Brian McFadden break down what it means to be ranked, why they’re probably stuck at #80 forever, and how most of the show is still just talking about what the show should be. They dig into cruise-ship comedy pressures, bombing vs. adjusting, airline etiquette meltdowns, and a surprisingly heated debate about hat cases, man cards, and public overreactions. Add in unfinished bits, AI joke experiments, and classic Chasing Comedy chaos, and you’ve got another episode that’s equal parts insight, spiral, and laughs.

    58 分钟

  4. 2025/12/28

    Chasing Comedy - Episode 46: Clean Comedy, Fake Laughs & Zoom Therapy

    In Episode 46, Dustin Chafin and Brian Scott McFadden dig into the strange realities of stand-up comedy—from trying to stay “clean” on stage to completely losing control when a sign-language interpreter shows up. The conversation winds through cruise-ship comedy nightmares, fake TV laughter, bombing while trapped with audiences, and why stand-up comedy movies almost never work. They also riff on Zoom therapy, AI-generated nonsense, crowd-work role-play ideas, and the growing gap between what comedians expect and how audiences actually laugh. A funny, honest, behind-the-scenes look at the chaos, psychology, and absurd expectations of life as a working comic.

    56 分钟

  5. 2025/12/27

    Chasing Comedy - Episode 45: Human Storage Units, Hecklers Gone Wild & Being Famous in Shanghai

    Episode 45 of Chasing Comedy finds comedians Dustin Chafin and Brian Scott McFadden riffing on lost items, human hoarder pockets, hecklers gone wild, audience meltdowns, and the fine line between chaos and comedy. From drunken bachelorette disasters to becoming accidentally famous in Shanghai, this episode is packed with real stand-up stories, joke breakdowns, and nonstop laughs.

    50 分钟

  6. 2025/12/17

    Chasing Comedy - Episode 44: Arena Comedy Chaos, Bombing in Front of 15,000, & Why Comics Hate Each Other

    In Episode 44 of Chasing Comedy, Dustin Chafin and Brian Scott McFadden break down the realities of modern stand-up — from arena shows and bombing in front of thousands to crafting the perfect opener and surviving unpredictable crowds. Brian shares a wild onstage fall in front of 15,000 people, the guys talk local jokes, originality in comedy, and why comics secretly love small rooms. Honest, funny, and brutally inside baseball for stand-up fans.

    59 分钟

  7. 2025/12/06

    Chasing Comedy - Episode 43: Bedbugs, Airport Karens & Cyanide Sangria

    On Episode 43 of Chasing Comedy, Dustin Chafin and Brian Scott McFadden workshop new jokes and swap wild stories from the road. From NYC bedbug nightmares and airport meltdowns to Spirit Airlines chaos, cruise ship madness, childhood punishments, and emotional-support chipmunks, the guys break down comedy in real time with nonstop riffs and punchlines. A sharp, fast, behind-the-scenes look at how comedians build material.

    1 小时

  8. 2025/11/26

    Chasing Comedy - Episode 42: Crowd Work, Showbiz Secrets, Stand-Up Struggles & The Chili’s Waiter Bit!

    In Episode 42 of Chasing Comedy, Brian Scott McFadden and Dustin Chafin break down the realities of modern stand-up — from scripted crowd-work clips and the artifice of reality TV to micro-celebrity culture and the struggle of fitting new bits into a set. The guys swap stories about tiny-crowd drop-ins from huge comics, debate the “pretentious waiter” joke, and explore how comedians cope (or don’t) with today’s chaos. A fun, insightful look at how jokes are built, tested, and rewritten.

    51 分钟
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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 absurdities.

信息

  • 创作者
    Brian Scott McFadden & Dustin Chafin
  • 活跃年份
    2024年 - 2026年
  • 单集
    49
  • 分级
    儿童适宜
  • 版权
    © Copyright 2026 Brian Scott McFadden & Dustin Chafin
  • 节目网站
    Chasing Comedy