As part of We Own The Laughs.com’s Comedian of the Day, have a few laughs and get to know comedian Dustin Chafin. The Bedford, TX native shares some of his favorite moments in stand-up comedy and lets us know how he always owns the laughs.
Name: Dustin Chafin
Hometown: Bedford, TX/North Hollywood, CA
Instagram/Twitter/Facebook/Snapchat/Tik-Tok: @dustin_chafin
Years in Comedy: 15
Haven’t we seen you somewhere before: Showtime’s White Boyz in the Hood, HBO’s Crashing, Dry Bar Comedy Special, Albums Stop Telling People That, Zoom Album 2020
Comedic Influences: Lenny Bruce, Dick Gregory, Sam Kinison, George Carlin, Steven Wright, Phyllis Diller, Joan Rivers, Katt Williams, Marc Maron, Nate Bragatze, T.J. Miller, Anthony Jeselnik, Bill Maher, Doug Stanhope & Bugs Bunny.
Favorite Comedy Album: Steven Wright “I Have A Pony”
Favorite Comedy Special: George Carlin “You’re All Diseased”
Favorite Comedy Movie: Friday
Favorite Comedy TV Show: Arrested Development
Favorite Comedic Character: Brian (Family Guy)
Favorite City to Perform In: All of them. If they will have me it’s my favorite. I do love North Hollywood crowds.
Favorite Topics to Joke About: My dysfunction
Favorite Type of Audience for a Comedy Show: An audience that doesn’t take life so seriously.
Favorite Comedy Club: Comic Strip Live NYC. The first club to pass me. I love the club and lots of friends there.
How did you discover your passion for comedy:
A church talent show.
What do you remember most about your first time performing stand-up comedy:
Just because you kill the first time doesn’t mean it will always be like that.
How would you describe your comedic style:
Edgy and Silly.
Describe your process for comedic writing:
Manic, tight, and punchy with an occasional story.
Describe the comedy scene in your area:
It’s LA, so it’s about the industry but outside the clubs, some cool independent shows are happening.
How do you judge success in the world of comedy:
Make a living from telling jokes. You’ve won.
Who are some of your comedic peers that you enjoy watching perform or inspire you personally and professionally:
Nate Bargatze, T.J. Miller, Leah Bonnema, Greg Romero Wilson, Adam Hunter, Josh Spear, & Nic Novicki.
What’s been your most memorable moment in comedy:
My first TV appearance Showtime’s “White Boyz in the Hood.”
What have you learned most from your failures in comedy:
Failures? Nothing is a failure but a new direction, all something you can learn from, and don’t get too drunk.
How do people react toward you when they realize that you can make people laugh:
It depends; they usually have fun with me because they are funny or want me to tell them a joke.
Describe building a career in stand-up comedy:
Write, stage time, and repeat
If you could change one thing in the world of comedy, what would it be:
Audiences would seek out more independent comedy on their own and not only be influenced by popular marketing.
Best advice you’ve ever received from a comedian:
“You are more interesting than your act.” Vick Henley RIP
If you were releasing a comedy special this week, what would it be called:
“15 Years Clean and Funny”
Funniest encounter you’ve ever had with a celebrity:
I scared Christopher Walken at a museum once.
Weirdest place you’ve ever performed any form of comedy:
A room full of clowns in a party room at a Mexican restaurant in NYC.
A Dustin Chafin Fun Fact:
I’m an EX-Moromon and former missionary.
Where would you like your laughs to take you:
All over the world and lots of other cool stuff.
What would you tell a potential comedian if they ask you how they can own the laughs:
Be yourself on stage.
What are your thoughts on the future of comedy:
It looks good. It’s as popular as ever until the new Karokee comes along.
If you could write ONE episode for ONE classic TV sitcom, which show would it be, and give a brief detailed sentence on the episode:
Small Wonder, The robot daughter has a glitch and murders the entire family.
If you could choose ONE comedy club and THREE comedians to perform with on your perfect comedy show, how would it go:
Steve Martin, Katt Williams, and Weird Al at any chain comedy club.
What’s next for you:
Headlining a club near you. I’m currently on Tour with Nate Bargatze and T.J. Miller and working on my new album and special.
Why should a person always laugh at life:
If you don’t, you’ll cry.
Follow Dustin Chafin’s comedic journey on these social media websites:
Instagram/Twitter/Facebook/Snapchat/Tik-Tok: Dustin Chafin
Personal Website: Dustin Chafin
