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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Signup to Generate a PitchChasing 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.
Recent episodes include "Chasing Comedy - Episode 67: Sebastian Maniscalco is Killing Comedy Radio & Can You REALLY Manifest Success?!" (13 October 2026, 70 minutes), "Chasing Comedy - Episode 66: “I’m Addicted to Exercise!” No, You’re Not." (7 September 2026, 64 minutes), and "Chasing Comedy - Episode 65: Dementia Merch, Chipmunk ICE & Time-Traveling Call Girls?!" (28 August 2026, 56 minutes).
Chasing Comedy publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 64 minutes across 67 episodes.
Booking probability for Chasing Comedy is 31%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Chasing Comedy requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Chasing Comedy's contact route on record: public web form.
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Episode #67
Is Sebastian Maniscalco killing comedy radio? Can you manifest your way to success, or is that just another excuse to avoid doing actual work? On Episode 67 of Chasing Comedy , comedians Brian Scott McFadden and Dustin...
Episode #66
Brian Scott McFadden and Dustin Chafin are back for another hilariously chaotic episode of Chasing Comedy ! This week, the guys debate Alien , Terminator and Rocky Horror , revisit the rise and fall of Andrew Dice Clay...
Episode #65
Robot pets for the elderly, bad comedy advice, ICE for chipmunks, and a prostitute with a time machine—Episode 65 of Chasing Comedy goes everywhere. Brian Scott McFadden and Dustin Chafin debate whether animatronic pets...
Episode #64
Brian Scott McFadden and Dustin Chafin dive into the crowd work takeover and ask whether social media has changed what audiences expect from stand-up comedy. Plus, Dustin shares a bizarre story involving a comedian who...
Episode #63
Brian Scott McFadden and Dustin Chafin take a hilarious deep dive into the movies that shaped Generation X, the generational divide between Gen X, Millennials and Gen Z, tattoo culture, and the behind-the-scenes process...
Episode #62
Brian Scott McFadden and Dustin Chafin discuss why horror movies are thriving while comedy films struggle, the impact of technology on our attention spans, the future of stand-up, AI, social media, classic books, and...
Episode #61
<p>Joe Matarese joins Dustin Chafin and Brian Scott McFadden for a hilarious deep dive into stand-up comedy, aging, AI therapy, growing up in the golden age of arcade games and roller-skating rinks, and more. From...
Episode #60
<p>On Episode 60 of Chasing Comedy, Dustin Chafin and Brian Scott McFadden are joined by comedian and podcast star Jared Freid for a hilarious deep dive into roast culture, crowd work, hecklers, comedy fame, podcasting...
Episode #59
<p>Comedian and actor T.J. Miller joins Dustin Chafin and Brian Scott McFadden for a hilarious deep dive into roast culture, stand-up comedy addiction, Hollywood, cancel culture, sports, classic comedy movies, and the...
Episode #58
<p>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...
Episode #57
<p>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...
Episode #56
<p>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.”...
Episode #55
<p>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...
Episode #54
<p>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...
Episode #53
<p>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...
Episode #52
<p>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...
Episode #51
<p>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.</p>
Episode #50
<p>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...
Episode #49
<p>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...
Episode #48
<p>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...
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