Chasing Comedy

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 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!

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 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?

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 gone wrong, and so much more!

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 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 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.

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!

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, and so much more!

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 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!