# Chasing Comedy - Episode 50: Time Travel Bits, Jim Jones Jokes & The Art of Fixing a Set

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Podcast: [Chasing Comedy](https://stenobird.com/podcast/chasing-comedy-7048177)
Published: 2026-03-22T13:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://chasing-comedy.captivate.fm
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Duration seconds: 3420

## Resource

In Episode 50 of Chasing Comedy , the guys dive into the realities of performing stand-up on cruise ships—breaking down the highs, the challenges, and the art of adapting to wildly different crowds. From there, they riff their way into developing new material, including a hilarious time travel premise about fixing bad sets and missed opportunities. They also explore the tricky balance of political humor, punch up bits about cults and “drinking the Kool-Aid,” and dig into everyday absurdities like germs, buffets, and post-pandemic social habits. It’s a raw, funny, behind-the-scenes look at how comedians build jokes in real time.

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