Chasing Comedy

On Episode 58 of Chasing Comedy, Dustin Chafin and Brian Scott McFadden are joined by comedian Adam Muller for a deep dive into comedy contests, bombing on stage, self-producing stand-up specials, and building a comedy career later in life. The guys break down Netflix comedy shows, Comedy Cellar politics, joke writing, and what it really takes to survive in stand-up comedy today. Funny, honest, and packed with behind-the-scenes comedy stories.

In Episode 57 of Chasing Comedy, Brian Scott McFadden and Dustin Chafin dive into the reality of being a working stand-up comic—when to experiment, when to play it safe, and why even great comedians rely on jokes they’re tired of. Brian also shares hilarious and personal stories about growing up with his dad—the voice of many commerical and cartoon characters like Snarf from ThunderCats—and how that shaped his comedy. It’s a funny, honest look at the grind behind the laughs.

In Episode 56 of Chasing Comedy, Brian Scott McFadden and Dustin Chafin riff on why stand-up movies rarely work, pitch a parody of the genre, and stumble into a hilarious bit: “You couldn’t write the Bible today.” Plus, they workshop jokes live, debate comedy vs culture, and break down a killer premise about blocking people in real life vs social media.

In Episode 55 of Chasing Comedy, Brian and Dustin dive into one of stand-up’s biggest debates: what actually makes a comedian a “hack”? From cruise ship comics to joke stealing, they break down the blurry line between originality and survival in comedy.It’s a mix of comedy philosophy, real industry talk, and absolute chaos.

Brian Scott McFadden sits down with comedian Chuck Nice for a hilarious deep dive into the chaos of stand-up comedy. From bombing at corporate gigs to crushing impossible rooms, they break down why most jokes fail, how comics actually build material, and what separates “friend funny” from real stage funny. Plus, a behind-the-scenes look at a wild corporate roast—and an AI that tries (and fails) to write comedy.

Dustin Chafin and Brian Scott McFadden break down stand-up in real time—riffing on arena openers, IKEA relationship tests, and a ridiculous TaskRabbit bit that spirals into comedy gold. A chaotic, funny look at how jokes actually get built.

Dustin Chafin and Brian Scott McFadden riff their way through apocalypse anxiety, doomsday bunkers, and a time traveler who fixes petty problems instead of history. From Karen at a Renaissance fair to aggressive dogs and comedy “Tourette’s,” this episode captures the raw, chaotic process of building stand-up bits in real time.

In Chasing Comedy Episode 51, Dustin shares stories from performing on the Nateland Cruise while Brian helps break down new bits. A deep dive into joke writing, comedy life, and refining material on stage.

In Episode 50 of Chasing Comedy, the guys dive into the realities of performing stand-up on cruise ships—breaking down the highs, the challenges, and the art of adapting to wildly different crowds. From there, they riff their way into developing new material, including a hilarious time travel premise about fixing bad sets and missed opportunities.They also explore the tricky balance of political humor, punch up bits about cults and “drinking the Kool-Aid,” and dig into everyday absurdities like germs, buffets, and post-pandemic social habits. It’s a raw, funny, behind-the-scenes look at how comedians build jokes in real...

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.

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 voicePart writers’ room, part therapy session — all comedy craft.

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 in...

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Brian and Dustin dive into a wild mix of comedy talk, music stories, and full-on riff chaos. They swap tales about weird concerts, opening for the wrong famous people (looking at you, Sinatra Jr.), and the pain of performing after a punk band empties a festival tent for free pizza. They also workshop new jokes about followers, Jesus, Jonestown, and what modern festival really matches “high-energy crowds.”Then the guys spiral into an epic brainstorm: a gritty, prestige-TV reboot of Scooby-Doo starring a burned-out Shaggy, washed-up Daphne, and a whole new set of weird modern mysteries. Plus: Ben...

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.

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.