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Chasing Comedy - Episode 26 - Choosing Between Happiness and Humor

Chasing Comedy - Episode 26 - Choosing Between Happiness and Humor

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Chasing Comedy Episode 26 with professional standup comedians Dustin Chafin and Brian Scott Mcfadden!

In this hilariously off-the-rails episode of Chasing Comedy, Dustin Chafin and the crew spin the comedy wheel and spiral into a whirlwind of riffs, revelations, and ridiculousness. It all kicks off with a discussion about over-the-counter brain boosters like Focus Factor and Alpha Brain—and quickly devolves into a chaotic, yet strangely profound dive into modern attention spans, ADHD meds, and the dream of being Limitless (with or without Adderall).

From there, the conversation veers into a passionate debate about George Carlin’s genius, Bill Maher’s teleprompter crimes, and Josh Johnson’s stand-up special about tariffs. The crew questions fame, worships early Chappelle, and wonders whether getting therapy or “getting better” might just kill your funny bone.

You’ll hear:

  • The dangers of being “too good at relaxing”
  • Comedy’s addiction to fame and the illusion of hype
  • Why carpal tunnel might just be “keyboard regret”
  • The difference between grinding it out and going viral
  • Whether comedians actually want to get mentally healthy

Oh, and there's a running theory that therapy only works if it keeps you just damaged enough to stay funny.

It’s an hour-long rollercoaster of cynicism, vulnerability, nap talk, and gut-busting observations. Tune in and ask yourself the ultimate question: Do you want to be happy, or do you want to be funny?

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