Episodes

  • The Prom Comedy Experience, NYC Life, and Powdered Donuts! Chasing Comedy Episode 8
    Nov 24 2024

    Chasing Comedy Episode 8 with professional comedians Brian Scott McFadden and Dustin Chafin

    Join Brian and Dustin as they go Chasing Comedy and dive into the hilariously chaotic world of stand-up comedy. In this episode of Chasing Comedy, Brian and Dustin discuss the struggles comedians face when performing for uninterested audiences, like prom kids and at awkward venues, which often leads to unforgettable and cringe-worthy moments. They also work on bits involving NYC life, how the pressures of urban life can transform someone's demeanor from cheerful to curmudgeonly, swapping addictions, powdered donuts, and so much more!

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    1 hr
  • Obsessions, Standup Secrets, and Double Agents! Chasing Comedy Episode 7
    Nov 22 2024

    Chasing Comedy Episode 7 with hosts Brian Scott McFadden and Dustin Chafin

    On this new episode of Chasing Comedy, professional comedians Brian Scott McFadden and Dustin Chafin search for humor and bits in the ways in which we obsess over people and things, the strange ways that Trump is portrayed, double agents, parenting styles, neglectful parents versus helicopter parents, being raised by television, while also giving an in-depth look into the intricacies of joke placement, clean comedy and navigating sensitive topics, and jokes they wish they had come up with. All this and so much more on Chasing Comedy episode 7!

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    55 mins
  • From Stand-Up to Spit Takes: Laughs, Lullabies, and AI on "Chasing Comedy" Episode 6
    Nov 13 2024

    "Chasing Comedy" Episode 6 hosted by professional comedians Brian Scott McFadden and Dustin Chafin!

    On this week's episode of "Chasing Comedy," Brian and Dustin tackle the comedic possibilities of AI, how it feels to be bumped from the stage by comedy legends, the pressures comedians face opening for big acts, how hard G rated movies used to be, as well as working on bits involving Dustin's love of horror films, Robin Williams, Brian perfecting the spit take, and so much more! Come join us as we work through jokes and go Chasing Comedy!

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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • Zoltar's Predictions: World War Three? Nah, We're Just Chasing Comedy! Episode 5
    Nov 12 2024

    Chasing Comedy Episode 5!

    On this hilarious episode of Chasing Comedy, Dustin and Brian work on bits involving World Wars, Fortune Tellers, Gen X investments, which Generation is the best, video games, ugly actors playing famous handsome people, devils advocate, Zoltar, and so much more!

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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • Cereal Mascots: The Drug Dealers of Our Childhood! Chasing Comedy Episode 4
    Nov 4 2024

    In this episode of "Chasing Comedy," the dynamic comedic duo of Brian Scott McFadden and Dustin Chafin dive into comedy bits on addictions, cereal mascots, sugary childhood nostalgia, halloween, mice, humorous anecdotes about celebrity encounters, the absurdity of political protection and so much more! Stay for the laughs and bits on Chasing Comedy Episode 4!

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    59 mins
  • Episode 3 - Bombing at a Political Rally: The Comedy Disaster You Didn't See Coming!
    Nov 3 2024

    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!

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    1 hr and 16 mins
  • Episode 2 - Ghosts, Shaq, Scooby Doo and Dick Cheney: A Comedic Journey
    Nov 2 2024

    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!"

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    1 hr
  • Episode 1 - Dogs on Planes, Joke Thievery, Strange Endorsements, Self Driving Cars!
    Oct 11 2024

    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.

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    55 mins