Ian Fidance Part 2 (comedian)

·1 hr 39 min·5 clips

Comedian Ian Fidance cried in his car after singing with H2O, a moment he calls 'the coolest'.

Toby Morse opens the episode with a monologue about his podcast philosophy, emphasizing authenticity and sponsor support. He then welcomes back comedian Ian Fidance. Fidance recounts singing with H2O at a previous show, revealing he cried afterward from the emotional weight. He details the production of his YouTube special 'Wild, Happy, and Free', filmed at The Cutting Room in NYC. A major conflict arose when the venue double-booked with 'Daddy Kool the Band', an all-Korean dad cover band, requiring frantic negotiations. Fidance discusses his unique position in comedy, drawing parallels to hardcore music scenes where fans connect over band shirts and shared subculture rather than typical comedy talk. He shares an experience of being fired from a ska festival and receiving death threats after a trans joke, reflecting on cancel culture and comedy boundaries. The conversation shifts to personal life, including Fidance's struggles with stomach issues, a recent car accident, and his sobriety journey as he approaches 10 years clean. He describes returning to AA meetings and getting a new sponsor. Fidance reflects on comedy as a processing tool for trauma, distinguishing it from therapy. He talks about his career trajectory, from fixing printers to emceeing at The Cellar and opening for Dave Attell. The episode closes with light banter about smoking, coffee, and future aspirations.

As heard by us

A candid kitchen-table conversation about punk gratitude, ska loyalty and whether newcomers should adapt before reshaping a scene.

Toby and his guest talk through the loyalties built around punk, hardcore and ska, along with the responsibility of stepping into a scene that already has its own history. The episode finds its footing in gratitude.

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Press play for a kitchen-table clash between all-are-welcome idealism and old-scene loyalty.

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