🎙️ 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.