Episode
Chasing Comedy - Episode 55: Joke Stealing and What Makes a Comedian a Hack?
- Podcast
- Chasing Comedy
- Published
- Apr 13, 2026
- Duration seconds
- 4040
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- https://chasing-comedy.captivate.fm
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Summary
In Episode 55 of Chasing Comedy , Brian and Dustin dive into one of stand-up’s biggest debates: what actually makes a comedian a “hack”? From cruise ship comics to joke stealing, they break down the blurry line between originality and survival in comedy. It’s a mix of comedy philosophy, real industry talk, and absolute chaos.