It’s a mix of comedy philosophy, real industry talk, and absolute chaos.

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 time.

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

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.

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.

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 & Jerry’s drama, Saudi comedy festivals, and why comedians don’t threaten anybody’s power anymore.

Fast, funny, and full of riffing — classic Chasing 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 monks

Steakhouse hecklers and comedy tropes

Meditation, noticing, and the creative process

A mix of philosophy, absurdity, and punchlines, this episode captures what makes Myq’s comedy unique—and why he’s one of the most inventive comics working today.

🔗 Follow Myq at myqkaplan.com and subscribe to his Substack for more comedy & wordplay.

They also unpack supplement obsession (St. John’s Wort, Alpha Brain, Adderall), rage issues, and the mysterious “Anything and Everything” shoplifter who may be the most enlightened thief of all time.

From paddleboarding through fish guts to Gilligan’s Island with Oprah and Skippy from Family Ties—this one’s messy, deep, and hilarious.

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 riff on parrots, snakes, and Komodo dragons.

The comics tackle everything from bizarre Mormon caffeine bans to the rise of terrifyingly convincing AI deepfakes. Brian reveals his lifelong obsession with Hamlet, dreams of staging Shakespeare in a comedy club, and the haunting insecurity of being labeled “comedy’s best kept secret.” They also riff on boxers vs. fashion designers (De La Hoya vs. De La Renta!), Simon Cowell as a dad, and what it means to be held hostage by the need for laughs.

Don’t miss this raw and funny episode full of industry insights, philosophical breakdowns, and jokes that might have been buried in Cub Scout scripts… but are finally getting their due.

🧠 Topics Covered Include:

• Dustin coaching a man with terminal cancer for his one and only stand-up set
• Brian’s struggle with mushrooms, misophonia, and writing bits that don’t land
• The psychology of bits that get huge applause but lead nowhere
• A surreal debate on whether Ben Vereen should replace Hugh Jackman as Wolverine
• A comedy bit so convoluted it made the entire panel question reality
• The rise and fall of Rob Schneider in Jaws (and yes, Rob Reiner is mentioned too)
• The fine art of bombing on cruises and the dream of getting helicoptered off a ship
• A heartfelt dive into how comedy evolves when you’ve been doing it for decades

🎭 Plus:

• A debate on the comedic weight of the name "Albert Einstein"
• Deep U2 album references (Achtung Baby fans, unite!)
• Real moments sneak in amidst the chaos—yes, they do exist
• The guys brainstorm TikTok mashups of famous actors and characters that almost make sense
• The episode ends with a meditation on AI, resource scarcity, and whether it's worth drying up an African water supply for a mid-tier Photoshop bit (weirdly, yes).

Whether you're a comic, a comedy fan, or someone who’s just here for the mushroom-fueled wilderness therapy talk—hit that bell. This is comedy behind the curtain, raw and unfiltered.

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!

This week, comedian Jason Salmon joins the show and instantly turns it into a southern-fried TED Talk with punchlines. From grammar elitism to the metaphysics of bacon, this episode pinballs between hilarity and heartfelt like a Hot Pocket in a microwave—dangerous, unpredictable, and probably best consumed after dark.

🔥 What’s Inside This Jam-Packed Episode:

The wild history of the Dallas Mavericks and sports-based identity trauma

Whether Luka Doncic is Charles Barkley 2.0 or just a Slovenian with a six-pack of Shiner

LSD perfect games in Pittsburgh and why drugs deserve a second Hall of Fame

Comedy bits that collide with Bill Burr’s… awkwardly

Jason’s grammar-based revenge on social media and why correcting “your/you’re” is the nuclear option

How bacon became a bi-annual religious experience

A Texas accent gets rejected by a casting director from New Jersey and Jason nearly commits regional war

Stand-up vs cruise gigs, and how to make your dirtiest clip with nothing but a porn-stache reference

Gen X defined: from Star Wars to Nirvana, with a pit stop at O.J. Simpson’s downfall

A deep dive into masculinity, vulnerability, emotional closeness, and why guys start conversations with “Yo, you see the Mavs game?”

🌀 Jason reflects on how stand-up helped him reconnect with his Southern roots—and how being mistaken for a Texan caricature got him in hot water with coastal casting agents. Meanwhile, Dustin and Jason bond over Hot Pockets, Lunchables, and the social politics of empathy and AMC Stubs.

💬 "We started with A New Hope, and ended with Nevermind. That’s Gen X, baby."

💬 "YouTube is a great dad... but also your weird conspiracy friend."

Whether you're a grammar nerd, a hoops junkie, or just someone who eats bacon like it’s a baptism, this episode delivers soul food for your funny bone.

📺 Jason’s special Biscuits and Gravity is on YouTube now. Just don’t misread the title and expect actual biscuits.

We’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, celebrities and internet anger, Snarf and the Thundercats, impact of drugs on music, evolution of band names, and so much more!

In this hilariously off-the-rails episode of Chasing Comedy, Dustin Chafin and the crew spin the comedy wheel and spiral into a whirlwind of riffs, revelations, and ridiculousness. It all kicks off with a discussion about over-the-counter brain boosters like Focus Factor and Alpha Brain—and quickly devolves into a chaotic, yet strangely profound dive into modern attention spans, ADHD meds, and the dream of being Limitless (with or without Adderall).

From there, the conversation veers into a passionate debate about George Carlin’s genius, Bill Maher’s teleprompter crimes, and Josh Johnson’s stand-up special about tariffs. The crew questions fame, worships early Chappelle, and wonders whether getting therapy or “getting better” might just kill your funny bone.

You’ll hear:

• The dangers of being “too good at relaxing”
• Comedy’s addiction to fame and the illusion of hype
• Why carpal tunnel might just be “keyboard regret”
• The difference between grinding it out and going viral
• Whether comedians actually want to get mentally healthy

Oh, and there's a running theory that therapy only works if it keeps you just damaged enough to stay funny.

It’s an hour-long rollercoaster of cynicism, vulnerability, nap talk, and gut-busting observations. Tune in and ask yourself the ultimate question: Do you want to be happy, or do you want to be funny?

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 gone wrong, and so much more!

In this no-holds-barred episode of Chasing Comedy, Dustin Chafin and Brian Scott McFadden dive headfirst into the chaotic circus of modern comedy—from fake hecklers and TikTok fame to battling hypnotists and the eternal struggle of following a guy doing rope tricks.

In Episode 23 of Chasing Comedy, comedians Brian Scott McFadden and Dustin Chafin bring the heat in a generational cage match of hilarity—Gen X vs. Millennials vs. Gen Z. Brian rants about the weird politics of being too jaded to be woke and too smart to be racist, while wondering how anyone finds time in their day to schedule a white supremacist rally. (“Do these guys even have jobs?”)

The duo skewers the absurdities of modern life, from AI-generated Facebook nonsense to coffee orders so complicated they sound like military codenames. And things get even deeper as they debate who’s worse—Millennials or Gen Z—and why boomers will always win the Awful Olympics.

Later, they nerd out on movies about stand-up comedy, digging into Rubberface, Talking Dirty After Dark, Punchline, and Funny People. Plus: Tony Soprano, terrifying volcano spiders, and the mystery of that one bad Jim Carrey film you barely remember.

If you like fast-paced banter, biting social satire, and comedians dissecting both culture and their own neuroses, this episode is for you.

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!

On this episode of Chasing Comedy, Brian and Dustin dive into bits on free speech, comedy coaching, outdated phrases, Gen Z lingo, weird places to haunt, music generational divides, ghost hunters, and so much more!

Brian and Dustin dive into jokes and bits based on dog intuition, emotional support animals, self checkout, unrealistic and irrational fears, the great bird escape and heist, and so much more! So kick back, grab a snack, and join us for a fun ride where we’re not just chasing comedy, we’re catching it!

Join Brian and Dustin as they work through the ups and downs of joke crafting and the crazy world of standup comedy. On this episode, they search for bits in diet dilemmas and health trends, questionable soda choices, destination weddings, satanism, hotels pushing religion on their guests, punching down, and so much more!

On this week's episode of Chasing Comedy, Brian and Dustin share their comedy war stories, discussing everything from the absurd decor of comedy clubs, inventive ways to move merch, the "heckle tax," the dutch angle, what makes comedy a contact sport, the perils of physical injury while doing standup, and so much more! Whether you’re here for the laughs or just curious about the comedy scene, we’ve got you covered—so sit back and enjoy the fun with Brian and Dustin!

We're diving into the hilariously chaotic world of chasing comedy, where we dissect everything from the absurdities of everyday life. This episode, Brian and Dustin search for comedy bits in social interactions, FOMO, parenting styles, the struggles of adulting, questionable choices we make when it comes to self care, alcohol, brand mascots, and so much more!

Professional comedians Brian Scott McFadden and Dustin Chafin take you deep into the comedy trenches as they share stories and work on coming up with the next great comedy bit! On this week's episode, Brian and Dustin find humor in the Superbowl, comedian beefs, buffets, praise for useless skills, saying goodbye to old bits, bombing, and so much more!

We're diving deep into the world of comedy and let me tell you, we're chasing comedy like a kid chasing an ice cream truck on a hot summer day! Brian and Dustin are working through the ups and downs of joke crafting, tackling everything from the absurdity of current events to the weird phrases that make us scratch our heads—like "without further ado."

We're diving into the wild world of comedy where we give you a no-holds-barred approach of writing jokes on the fly. Our main gig today? We're looking for humor in news narratives, Elon Musk, Captain Kirk, bad mothering, the book "Lives across Time" and Brian's childhood, historical figures brought into current times, life coaches, and so much more! So join us for some hearty laughs, quirky insights, and maybe a few uncomfortable truths, as we explore how humor finds its way through the chaos of the world with your favorite comedy duo, Brian and Dustin!

We’re diving right into the wild world of comedy, folks! This episode finds professional comedians Dustin Chafin and Brian Scott McFadden discussing the LA wildfires, while pursuing jokes and bits about failed actors, animal empathy, macho humor in political ads, subway talent, and so much more! So kick back, relax, and let's chase some comedy together with Brian and Dustin!

On this first episode of the new year, professional comedians Dustin Chafin and Brian Scott McFadden work through jokes and bits on candy addiction, co-opting words, willy wonka and walter white, audience expectations at comedy shows, new years resolutions, dry january, mistaken military service, airplane lounges, and so much more! Get your fix of comedy and the art of comedy with Chasing Comedy!

On this week's episode of Chasing Comedy, professional comedians Dustin Chafin and Brian Scott McFadden construct jokes and bits around dogs, exotic pets, sea monkeys, altoona PA, crying on stage, and so much more!

On this brand new episode of Chasing Comedy, Brian and Dustin muse over crows and what are the smartest animals on the planet. They also work on bits involving the surgeon general, the united healthcare ceo murder, robin williams, casinos, mother earth, and so much more! It's a masterclass in joke writing!

On this episode of Chasing Comedy, Brian and Dustin tackle the humor in sensitive topics like race and family dynamics, arrest records, hypochondriacs, strange anxieties, losing your phone and so much more!

Join Brian and Dustin as they go Chasing Comedy and dive into the hilariously chaotic world of stand-up comedy. In this episode of Chasing Comedy, Brian and Dustin discuss the struggles comedians face when performing for uninterested audiences, like prom kids and at awkward venues, which often leads to unforgettable and cringe-worthy moments. They also work on bits involving NYC life, how the pressures of urban life can transform someone's demeanor from cheerful to curmudgeonly, swapping addictions, powdered donuts, and so much more!

On this new episode of Chasing Comedy, professional comedians Brian Scott McFadden and Dustin Chafin search for humor and bits in the ways in which we obsess over people and things, the strange ways that Trump is portrayed, double agents, parenting styles, neglectful parents versus helicopter parents, being raised by television, while also giving an in-depth look into the intricacies of joke placement, clean comedy and navigating sensitive topics, and jokes they wish they had come up with. All this and so much more on Chasing Comedy episode 7!

On this week's episode of "Chasing Comedy," Brian and Dustin tackle the comedic possibilities of AI, how it feels to be bumped from the stage by comedy legends, the pressures comedians face opening for big acts, how hard G rated movies used to be, as well as working on bits involving Dustin's love of horror films, Robin Williams, Brian perfecting the spit take, and so much more! Come join us as we work through jokes and go Chasing Comedy!

On this hilarious episode of Chasing Comedy, Dustin and Brian work on bits involving World Wars, Fortune Tellers, Gen X investments, which Generation is the best, video games, ugly actors playing famous handsome people, devils advocate, Zoltar, and so much more!

"Chasing Comedy" features professional comedians Brian Scott McFadden and Dustin Chafin as they dive into the chaotic and often hilarious world of comedy! Watch them as they navigate the intricacies of joke writing, performance, current events, and the ever-evolving landscape of humor as they set out to craft the next great joke.