Chasing Comedy - Episode 36: Wordplay, Squids & The Art of Noticing with Myq Kaplan

Host Brian Scott McFadden is joined by comedian and wordplay wizard Myq Kaplan (Comedy Central, Netflix, Amazon, Dry Bar) for a fast, funny, and thoughtful conversation about the craft of comedy.They dive into Myq’s obsession with language, the balance between writing and performance, and why sometimes the journey of a joke matters more than the punchline. Along the way, you’ll hear riffs about:Hamlet’s “Tooth B or Not Tooth B”Couples that share everything… including squids and monksSteakhouse hecklers and comedy tropesMeditation, noticing, and the creative processA mix of philosophy, absurdity, and punchlines, this episode captures what makes Myq’s comedy unique—and why he’s one of the most inventive comics working today.🔗 Follow Myq at myqkaplan.com and subscribe to his Substack for more comedy & wordplay.