On Episode 43 of Chasing Comedy, Dustin Chafin and Brian Scott McFadden workshop new jokes and swap wild stories from the road. From NYC bedbug nightmares and airport meltdowns to Spirit Airlines chaos, cruise ship madness, childhood punishments, and emotional-support chipmunks, the guys break down comedy in real time with nonstop riffs and punchlines. A sharp, fast, behind-the-scenes look at how comedians build material.

In Episode 42 of Chasing Comedy, Brian Scott McFadden and Dustin Chafin break down the realities of modern stand-up — from scripted crowd-work clips and the artifice of reality TV to micro-celebrity culture and the struggle of fitting new bits into a set. The guys swap stories about tiny-crowd drop-ins from huge comics, debate the “pretentious waiter” joke, and explore how comedians cope (or don’t) with today’s chaos. A fun, insightful look at how jokes are built, tested, and rewritten.

Brian and Dustin dive into a wild mix of comedy talk, music stories, and full-on riff chaos. They swap tales about weird concerts, opening for the wrong famous people (looking at you, Sinatra Jr.), and the pain of performing after a punk band empties a festival tent for free pizza. They also workshop new jokes about followers, Jesus, Jonestown, and what modern festival really matches “high-energy crowds.”

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.

Brian Scott McFadden and Dustin Chafin explore whether AI can actually write stand-up comedy — or if it’s just digital hackery. From Dustin’s wild Mexico vacation story to Brian’s Franken Berry childhood confession, the guys test AI’s punchlines, roast bad metaphors, and debate what makes real comedians irreplaceable. A hilarious, thought-provoking episode about the heart, timing, and chaos of live comedy.

Chasing Comedy Episode 39 dives into the chaos of stand-up at arenas, growing up in a dysfunctional family, and why sometimes you just have to let Scooby-Doo save the bit. Comedians Dustin Chafin and Brian Scott McFadden shares stories of trying new jokes in front of 18,000 people, family vacations gone sideways, and the unsexy truth of long-term relationships — all with plenty of comedy detours along the way.

🎙️ In Episode 38 of Chasing Comedy, Brian Scott McFadden sits down with Boston comedy legend Tony V to talk about the roots of the Boston comedy scene, his stories from Aruba and Vegas with Robin Williams and Bobcat Goldthwait, and his philosophy on stand-up. From acting in CODA and The Town to crafting bits about coffee, science, and self-driving hearses, Tony shares sharp insights and hilarious stories that showcase why he’s one of comedy’s greats.

Brian Scott McFadden and Dustin Chafin dive into the absurd world of cruise ship buffets, Titanic “hot poor privilege,” and a Chipmunk-costumed fling that sparks a furry confession. Along the way they meet the “GOAT of shoplifting,” roast their therapists for taking August off, and put AI comedy to the test in a wild A.I.merican Idol segment.

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:

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.