# Chasing Comedy - Episode 49: Lobster Heists, Gen Z Nihilism & The Art of “Punching Down”

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Podcast: [Chasing Comedy](https://stenobird.com/podcast/chasing-comedy-7048177)
Published: 2026-02-28T13:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://chasing-comedy.captivate.fm
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Duration seconds: 3618

## Resource

Episode 49 goes from lobster heists in Maine to generational warfare, AI taking everyone’s jobs, and whether comedians are “punching down” or just telling the truth. Brian, Dustin, and Adam spin the wheel, workshop bits, debate art, argue about music, and spiral into classic Chasing Comedy chaos.

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