# Chasing Comedy - Episode 40: Can AI Write a Stand-Up Routine? Brian & Dustin vs an AI Comedian!

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Podcast: [Chasing Comedy](https://stenobird.com/podcast/chasing-comedy-7048177)
Published: 2025-10-05T13:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://chasing-comedy.captivate.fm
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Duration seconds: 3807

## Resource

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.

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