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Chasing Comedy

Brian Scott McFadden & Dustin Chafin

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.

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  • 63 episodes
  • Updated July 24

Episodes63

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  • Nov 3, 2024 · 1 hr 16 min

    Episode 3 - Bombing at a Political Rally: The Comedy Disaster You Didn't See Coming!

    Tony Hinchcliffe's controversial performance at Trump's MSG rally becomes the focal point of this episode as Brian Scott McFadden and Dustin Chafin dive into that, hack comedy, a comedian's failure to read the room, and the implications of humor in today's political climate. They also discuss the lack of mystique in music nowadays, clean comedy, whether edginess is on the way out, finding humor in aging, and so much more! Join them as they unpack the nuances of performance, audience expectations, and the sometimes harsh realities of comedy in the spotlight. Oh yeah, and they work on some bits as well! It's "Chasing Comedy" Episode 3!

  • Nov 2, 2024 · 59 min

    Episode 2 - Ghosts, Shaq, Scooby Doo and Dick Cheney: A Comedic Journey

    Brian McFadden and Dustin Chafin dive into the wild world of comedy and explore the challenges comedians face in a rapidly changing landscape. This week they muse over how stand up comedy is learned and taught, and work on bits revolving around the absurdity of endorsing candidates, ghost skepticism, outdated references, Shaq, foreign accents, Scooby Doo villains, and so much more! With plenty of laughs and sharp observations, join us as we go "Chasing Comedy!"

  • Oct 11, 2024 · 55 min

    Episode 1 - Dogs on Planes, Joke Thievery, Strange Endorsements, Self Driving Cars!

    On episode 1 of Chasing Comedy, comedians Brian Scott McFadden and Dustin Chafin tackle the topics of cranky comedy, one hit wonders, standup attire, modern country music, parallel thinking and joke thievery in comedy, dogs on planes, strange political endorsements, the etrade baby, self-driving cars, and so much more on their quest to craft the next great bit! "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.