In Episode 31 of Chasing Comedy, Brian Scott McFadden and Dustin Chafin dive headfirst into a hilarious, soul-baring journey through comedy, childhood trauma, and bizarre religious rules. Dustin opens up about his past as a Mormon missionary (yes, with a masturbation ruling from church elders!) while Brian shares the story of writing a murder mystery at age 8, complete with toilet paper punchlines and devastating fatherly critiques.

The comics tackle everything from bizarre Mormon caffeine bans to the rise of terrifyingly convincing AI deepfakes. Brian reveals his lifelong obsession with Hamlet, dreams of staging Shakespeare in a comedy club, and the haunting insecurity of being labeled “comedy’s best kept secret.” They also riff on boxers vs. fashion designers (De La Hoya vs. De La Renta!), Simon Cowell as a dad, and what it means to be held hostage by the need for laughs.

Don’t miss this raw and funny episode full of industry insights, philosophical breakdowns, and jokes that might have been buried in Cub Scout scripts… but are finally getting their due.

This episode of Chasing Comedy is part therapy session, part comedy jam, and part complete derailment — in the best possible way. Brian Scott McFadden and Dustin Chafin explore everything from existential crises to cruise gigs, from fake celebrity stand-up to the ethics of charging a dying man for comedy coaching. (Yes, you read that right.)

🧠 Topics Covered Include:

• Dustin coaching a man with terminal cancer for his one and only stand-up set
• Brian’s struggle with mushrooms, misophonia, and writing bits that don’t land
• The psychology of bits that get huge applause but lead nowhere
• A surreal debate on whether Ben Vereen should replace Hugh Jackman as Wolverine
• A comedy bit so convoluted it made the entire panel question reality
• The rise and fall of Rob Schneider in Jaws (and yes, Rob Reiner is mentioned too)
• The fine art of bombing on cruises and the dream of getting helicoptered off a ship
• A heartfelt dive into how comedy evolves when you’ve been doing it for decades

🎭 Plus:

• A debate on the comedic weight of the name "Albert Einstein"
• Deep U2 album references (Achtung Baby fans, unite!)
• Real moments sneak in amidst the chaos—yes, they do exist
• The guys brainstorm TikTok mashups of famous actors and characters that almost make sense
• The episode ends with a meditation on AI, resource scarcity, and whether it's worth drying up an African water supply for a mid-tier Photoshop bit (weirdly, yes).

Whether you're a comic, a comedy fan, or someone who’s just here for the mushroom-fueled wilderness therapy talk—hit that bell. This is comedy behind the curtain, raw and unfiltered.

Chasing Comedy Episode 29 with professional comedians Dustin Chafin and Brian Scott McFadden!

Join Brian and Dustin as they riff on the art of crafting bits, testing what makes people laugh and what totally flops. On this episode, we explore everything from the nuances of horror films and the power of nostalgia to the hilarity of failed attempts at stand-up, old tv brands, bootleg dvds, modern comedy specials, spiritual medicine, food choices, DB Cooper, and so much more!