Chasing Chevy Chase Podcast

By: Chris Stachiw
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  • Summary

  • Join us on an exciting journey through the illustrious career of this comedy icon as we explore his groundbreaking roles, behind-the-scenes stories, and timeless contributions to the world of entertainment. Mark Begley (Wake Up Heavy), Chris Stachiw (The Kulturecast), and Mike White (The Projection Booth) bring you a monthly look at the heyday of Chase's career from his earliest feature roles to just before he became more of a walk-on actor.
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Episodes
  • Episode 12: Spies Like Us (1985)

    Episode 12: Spies Like Us (1985)
    Mar 26 2025
    Mike White (The Projection Booth), Mark Begley (Wake Up Heavy), and Chris Stachiw (The Kulturecast) go behind enemy lines to examine Spies Like Us (1985), a Cold War comedy directed by John Landis and starring Chevy Chase and Dan Aykroyd. The trio unpacks the film’s satirical take on espionage, its place in the Reagan-era political climate, and the chemistry between its two leads. They also dig into the film’s uneven tone, behind-the-scenes drama, and how it fits into the larger arc of Chase’s career.
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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • Episode 11: National Lampoon's European Vacation (1985)

    Episode 11: National Lampoon's European Vacation (1985)
    Feb 26 2025
    Pack your bags, grab your beret, and prepare for comedic jet lag as Mike White (The Projection Booth), Mark Begley (Wake Up Heavy), and Chris Stachiw (The Kulturecast) take a rollicking tour through National Lampoon’s European Vacation! The Griswolds/Griswalds are crossing the pond, leaving chaos, hilarity, and questionable driving in their wake. From Stonehenge collisions to Bavarian misadventures, our hosts discuss Chevy Chase’s slapstick, the challenges of sequels, and why this vacation still hits a lot of wrong note. Make sure you’ve got your passports handy and your "Big Ben, Parliament!" jokes ready!
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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Episode 10: Orange County (2002)

    Episode 10: Orange County (2002)
    Jan 23 2025
    Surf’s up, Chase fans! In this episode of the Chasing Chevy Chase podcast, Mike White, Chris Stachiw, and Mark Begley take a detour to sunny Southern California with a deep dive into Orange County (2002). Penned by (the other) Mike White and directed by Jake Kadan, the film is packed with a stacked cast including Colin Hanks, Jack Black, and Catherine O’Hara. The crew discusses the film and its wheedling protagonist as well as Chevy's fleeting cameo.
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    50 mins

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