Chasing Comedy

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...

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...

🎙️ 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...

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...

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...

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 punchlin...

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 te...

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 com...

Chasing Comedy Episode 28 with hosts professional comedians Dustin Chafin and Jason Salmon! 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...

Chasing Comedy Episode 27 with professional comedians Dustin Chafin and Brian Scott McFadden 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...

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

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 Depo...

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

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, 80...

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

Chasing Comedy Episode 21 with professional comedians Brian Scott McFadden and Dustin Chafin! 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!

Chasing Comedy Episode 20 with professional comedians Dustin Chafin and Brian Scott McFadden! 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!

Chasing Comedy Episode 19 with professional comedians Brian Scott McFadden and Dustin Chafin! 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,...

Chasing Comedy Episode 18 with professional comedians Brian Scott McFadden and Dustin Chafin! 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...

Chasing Comedy Episode 17 with comedians Brian Scott McFadden and Dustin Chafin! 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,...

Chasing Comedy Episode 16 with comedians Brian Scott McFadden and Dustin Chafin! 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 ol...

Chasing Comedy Episode 15 with comedians Dustin Chafin and Brian Scott McFadden! 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...

Chasing Comedy Episode 14 with hosts comedians Dustin Chafin and Brian Scott McFadden. 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...

Chasing Comedy episode 13 with hosts Brian Scott McFadden and Dustin Chafin. 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 l...

Chasing Comedy Episode 12 with hosts Brian Scott McFadden and Dustin Chafin 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 m...