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New York based actor, comedian, and improviser Ian Herrin is a terrible therapist and no one should go see him. As a former patient, I feel it's my personal responsibility to expose Ian as the unprofessional, unqualified Sigmund Fraud that he has always been. You can hear a new leaked therapy session featuring Ian's diverse cast of talented patients every single Monday with frequent Thursday bonus eps! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sigmund-fraud/support
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Peter Dammond is a main experiencing blackouts and lost time. This can be a very dangerous life circumstance to navigate, but perhaps even more dangerous is choosing that real Sigmund Fraud of a therapist Ian Herrin to try and resolve this sensitive issue! Anybody would be a better therapist than he is!! Especially Miami Heat head coach Eric Spoels…
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Webster A. Boob has been sent by his parents to see a therapist to help him overcome the obvious obstacles he faces within his loving romantic relationship. But because they've unfortunately employed the services of that real Sigmund Fraud Ian Herrin, Webster is much less inclined to get the real help he needs. Don't listen to how Ian defines sex o…
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Bill Clinton (not that one) is having issues with erectile dysfunction. And for some reason, this is the patient that real Sigmund Fraud of a therapist Ian Herrin decides he's willing to leave the confines of his office space to conduct a house call?!? Bill, it is not normal for a therapist to spend half the session remarking upon things in your pr…
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Jaime and Curtis Foster with Peter Bisgaier and Matt Pozzoulo
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Father and son duo Jaime and Curtis Foster are in the midst of a rather freaky experience based on a wish made at the Pride parade. But with an incompetent Sigmund Fraud of a therapist like Ian Herrin at the helm is there any hope the Fosters will make it back home with their piece of mind in tact? Not to mention all the unforced sidetracking that …
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Catherine St. Pickme with Alexandria Love
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Self-described protagonist Catherine St. Pickme steps into the real world seeking a solution to her love triangle, but somehow steps right into a love rhombus when terrible therapist Ian Herrin falls head over heels for her right away. There's no way it's ethical for Ian to be steering the session towards asking Catherine out like he does! Ah, you …
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Pig farmer Dunch Baggins has a wild accusation as to what has happened to his missing wife. But with a real Sigmund Fraud like Ian Herrin for a therapist, will Dunch even be able to get to his theory, or will he be forced to hear full recaps of a Ron White standup bit?? Maybe if Ian wasn't so comedy obsessed he'd realize Dunch needs actual help and…
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Jack Kleenex is a man stuck in a time loop reliving the same day over and over again. But is it a time loop or is it Hell to have to see such a Sigmund Fraud of a therapist as Ian Herrin over and over and over again?? Is this the timeline where Ian is perhaps the dumbest and least helpful? It certainly feels like it! Who cares if your loop will end…
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Amir Baba Rahim Khan Ali Taheri Hassan with Fawad Siddiqui
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Afghan translator and American hero Amir Baba Rahim Khan Ali Taheri Hassan is still struggling to obtain citizenship. And certainly in this gig economy, Amir could benefit from a good therapist! Unfortunately, Amir goes to that real Sigmund Fraud Ian Herrin instead. And would you believe once again, Ian behaves inappropriately? I mean, how many tim…
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Gertrude Gertrude is a celebrity dog walker struggling with stress in her life. But if there was ever a therapist that would add to stress, it's got to be that Sigmund Fraud of a shrink Ian Herrin. Perhaps not all problems require quick, creative solutions? And Ian definitely doesn't have his plane analogies down. Get out of their, Gertrude! Don't …
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Cancer researcher and first time pot smoker John Divakopoulos catches a ride into the office space this week to have that terrible Sigmund Fraud of a therapist Ian Herrin serve as a spiritual guide for his first marijuana experience. And wouldn't you know, instead of being helpful, Ian mostly just wants to talk about the Spiderman video game?? Weed…
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Ian Herrin with Ian Herrin (ft. the return of John Shepard as Santa)
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UH-OH Santa's back in the therapy chair!! It's another annual Santa Fraud, a holiday tradition!!! Peak into the madness of Ian Herrin in his own therapy session for once! Also, Santa doesn't appear well.... Ah, you must be on the Good List, because you've found the best part of the episode description! The part where I get to tell you all about the…
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Tara Leroy is struggling with her assertiveness when standing up to other people, so much so that her boss still thinks her name is "Kara", which it isn't and never has been. And wouldn't you know, the office stray dog seems to be even more of a helpful resource than Ian in actually helping her make tangible steps towards achieving her goals. Real …
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Nepograndbaby Alan Thomas has a terrible diet and misguided career goals. And wouldn't you know, by visiting a real Sigmund Fraud of a therapist like Ian Herrin, he's only more likely to become a more violent danger that the government feels the need to keep an eye on. Some food items just don't mix well together! And not all TV stars are nice peop…
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NBA conspiracy theorist Terry Bathwater wants to blame Adam Silver for everything. And by going to a non-professional amateur hour poor excuse for a therapist like the Sigmund Fraud Ian Herrin, he's likely not going to break his bad habits anytime soon. Is this even a therapy session or just an extended conversation about Memphis and barbecue??? So…
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Chair-rison Ford is a talking chair that bears no relation to Harrison Ford. Wait, what?? What is happening??? Is Ian on drugs??? How is this not explained???? Ian's so checked out from sports it's like this freaky magical realism doesn't even phase him! He just gives more terrible advice and aggressively turns the session sexual as always! Get out…
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Former member of the W. Bush White House and current assistant to Dracula, Sue (redacted) seems to have issues around people pleasing and troubles saying "no". Can you imagine a worse fit for a real Fraud of a therapist like Ian Herrin?? Ian is just bound to prevent Sue from recognizing her problematic patterns if he forces her to constantly dissoc…
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The sick and twisted mind of the Saw documentary series John Kramer should be seeking therapy to help curb his psychopathic games. By instead seeking insight from a real Sigmund Fraud of a therapist like Ian Herrin, John seemingly walks away from this session with more evil scenarios and targets than ever before. Trigger warning if you are a celebr…
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Bryce (Hunt) with Adrian "Frimmy" Frimpong
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Bryce is a middle manger at a start-up who has a last name, but as his chosen family is two accountants, he doesn't always share it freely. Clearly Bryce would have a lot to discuss with a real therapist, but instead by choosing to see a Sigmund Fraud like Ian Herrin, Bryce seems condemned to a life of constantly questioning if he's good enough or …
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IHIHH RE-RELEASE circa 2017 "A Knock Off the Old Branch" with Moosha Boosha
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No new Fraud this week, so please enjoy a wonderful throwback episode of Ian Herrin's old podcast The Ian Herrin Improv Half-Hour featuring the tremendously funny Brandon Zelman and Nic Guastella of Moosha Boosha. You can follow Brandon on Instagram @thebrandonzelman, listen to Brandon on @whosthatpokemonpod, and of course give Nic a follow too @no…
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Regional manager of a Bed, Bath, and Beyond Henry Edwards has had it up to here with his ungrateful employees. But rather than examining whether or not he might be the problem, don't you know that selfish Sigmund Fraud of a therapist Ian Herrin is immediately ready to blame Henry's employees and let the boss off the hook. And wouldn't you know the …
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Bingey St. Darlin' has a very unique dating life that up until this point has been successfully kept a secret. And if there's one person that's always unqualified to give relationship advice of any kind, it's that Sigmund Fraud of a therapist Ian Herrin. Be very careful of whom you take home from a dance club late at night! You never know who her m…
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Private Investigator Richard Drummond has yet another case he just can't seem to crack, and a gruesome, complicated one at that. But why on Earth would such a grizzled ex-cop ever think such a Sigmund Fraud of a therapist like Ian Herrin would ever be able to help?? Does Ian reach for some conclusions? Sure. Emphasis on reach. And just because you'…
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Clark Winston seems to be a regular lovely guy that just needs a little help talking to his wife about his fear of riding a horse before his upcoming vacation. But when that Sigmund Fraud of a therapist Ian Herrin gets involved, metaphor after metaphor seems to confuse Clark down a dangerous and potentially lethal path. No one wants to see you slee…
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Filmmaker Miranda Cross and her crew have a secret long since forgotten at the Holiday Inn Express, but clearly it still weighs heavily on her mind. But with a no good Sigmund Fraud of a therapist like Ian Herrin on her case, Miranda seems like she's going to lean into some bad behaviors at Ian's behest. There are certain sins that are worth breach…
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Eccentric rich man Pickles Johannesberg is up to so many nefarious undertakings it's truly tricky to keep track of all the mischief afoot. And Ian Herrin is such a terrible Sigmund Fraud of a therapist he seems to act more as Pickles' accomplice than a guardian of mental health should. Children deserve to know who their father is and some Jimmy's d…
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Davey Bo Davey is a junior software engineer whose a little down on himself after having been passed over for a promotion by his very demanding boss yet again. And wouldn't you know, by seeing that Sigmund Fraud Ian Herrin as a therapist, he's only going to make it worse on himself? Maybe accessing your inner boss toddler isn't always a good thing!…
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Frankie is a slightly susceptible guy just checking in from his tour in New Orleans to talk about his indigestion, but something more sinister seems to be going on. Something so dark that the Sigmund Fraud of a therapist Ian Herrin will likely never be able to control. You need professional help, Frankie! It was more than just a meatball sub! And I…
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Matsuyama is a samurai who deliberately curbs his sexual desires in order to access his full and often violent powers. But if he thinks that Sigmund Fraud of a therapist Ian Herrin is gonna do anything productive to help him think about sex less, he is quite literally sorely mistaken! Not to mention I'm not even sure if Ian has a baseline understan…
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Tykel Phelps has a very particular job that's become increasingly stressful, but it's a very babyish decision at best to think seeing the Sigmund Fraud of a therapist known as Ian Herrin would help with anything! No no, instead Ian this week seems keen to play his body as a musical instrument, miss out on some basic observations about his new clien…
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A young nubile time traveling German boy like Fritz Von Trap deserves better therapy than that Sigmund Fraud of a therapist Ian Herrin is capable of giving. What could've been a delicate conversation about blooming male sexuality instead quickly becomes about porn and butt plugs. Fritz, think of Ian as the Wig Man in the Wig Shack and STAY AWAY!!! …
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Officer Mike Costanotzo with Alexis Pereira
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MTA officer Mike Costanotzo suffered an "incident" that he's not all too fond of bringing up right away despite his captain's recommendation he go to therapy three or four times. But it's an endless feedback loop of trouble when a problematic officer like Mike meets up with a problematic therapist like that Sigmund Fraud Ian Herrin. Ian, therapy is…
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Poor Harold Pike seems like he struggles in relationships. More importantly, he truly believes that he has just pissed off a bunch of Greek Gods by being so irresistibly sexy that he incidentally seduced many of them without considering how the others might get jealous. But would a flunking Latin student like the Sigmund Fraud of a therapist Ian He…
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John Wick oddly seems like he's doing surprisingly well under the guidance of that terrible Sigmund Fraud of a therapist Ian Herrin, but with show anxiety in the air, Ian finally seems like he's ready to reverse all of John's progress in one day. Lean in to your inner David Attenborough, John! That's the best side of you! Some improvisers can do sk…
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Oopsie Poopsie the Nightmare Clown with Nick Pearl
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This can't be real?? A Nightmare Clown that embodies the fears of children?!? A literal friggin' demon!?! Well it certainly doesn't have a chance of getting its existence back on track if it's going to Ian Herrin for therapy! That's the one demon even darker and scarier than it is!! Not everyone is cut out to be a Toxic Avenger! For goodness sake, …
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A.I. come to life in the fraternity bro formerly known as Chad and younger brother of Chat, Chad GPT has a number on eccentric insecurities perhaps a real therapist could help him with if only he would stop getting cease and desists. But that doesn't mean you shouldn't send out a cease and desist of your own when you meet a therapist as awful as th…
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Fabio Fontanelli is a gonzo journalist that seemingly gets a little too deep into his undercover work. But with the terrible Sigmund Fraud of a therapist Ian Herrin, will Fabio ever be able to understand that his footprint often detracts from the objectivity of the story he's trying to tell? Likely not, especially if Fabio insists on talking about …
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Jean de Vil, daughter to Cruella, mostly just wants to talk about her nail salon. But wouldn't you know with Ian Herrin as her Sigmund Fraud of a therapist, Jean will almost definitely never get a chance to expound upon her love for her part time work! Instead would you believe Ian somehow steers the conversation towards his collegiate rivalry? And…
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Jazz Swelltet is a psychopathic rage filled murdering stepfather with a Denim obsession from Rhode Island. But does the Sigmund Fraud of a therapist Ian Herrin hold Jazz accountable for any murdering at all? No. Of course he doesn't. Instead he's once again laser focused on his own romantic interests and references to Broadway musicals. And what Ms…
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Andy Spector isn't looking for therapy as much as he's looking for a good hang. But that's not what therapy's for! Although to Andy's credit, when your therapist is that Sigmund Fraud Ian Herrin, it make sense that one might perceive Ian as more of a friend than a therapeutic mental health professional. Drinking in therapy is NOT APPROPRIATE. Every…
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Gary Whiel is a happy go lucky wanderlust spirit still grieving the end of his celebrity relationship. But if there's one therapist on Earth bad at processing breakups, it's gotta be the most fruadest therapist there is, Ian Herrin. You know you can't open up about one of your traumas from a past college experience Gary, because Ian will never let …
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Lady Ruth Brookwillow with Florence Friebe
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Lady Ruth Brookwillow insists on being called Brooke despite that not at all being her name. But at least she GETS IT and puts her absolutely terrible therapist Ian Herrin in his place immediately and repeatedly. Brooke doesn't have grief! She's merely the distinguished heiress to a French butter fortune ordered to therapy by her team of lawyers af…
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Poor poor Tannery Brooke must have been too busy gallivanting off at a pub somewhere to remember his therapy appointment with the worst therapist in the world, Ian Herrin, but instead, a very insane man from the future that shares his name with a whiskey, Tullamore Dew storms into the office proclaiming only he can save humanity. Why are human bein…
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Chet Wonder finds himself trapped in a deep LARP life under siege by orcs. But with a Sigmund Fraud like Ian Herrin as his therapist, Chet is doomed to never be able to reach his full potential and value his community of friends with similar interests. Ian is actively breaching ethics by talking to your parents so much, Chet! Also, I think you shou…
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Bruce Blank makes lifelong friends everywhere he goes. So why does this terrible therapist Ian Herrin keep jumping down his throat about it?? There's nothing wrong with having a lot of friends! And there's nothing wrong with having a lot of interesting things in your wallet! Don't let the fact that Ian is a single, jealous, bitter ex-friend to Sele…
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A Long Long Time Ago, At A College Far Far Away.... FRAT WARS Non-traditional college student Han Solo Cup is a 30 year old smuggler pledging fraternities for the first time. His current options include the geeky, freaky Rebel Alliance and the rich, fascist Empire. Both throw raging parties, so Han is very confused. So he decides to seek out a Crea…
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Oh no, another actor who can't differentiate reality from the television show he works on?? And one that is friends with Sir Patrick Stewart no less??? BEN (or whatever your real name is!)! Get out of there!! Ian is not the guy to ground anybody in any kind of reality! Remember New Orleans! Remember Rutgers! Remember Rob Kardashian's vehicle!! Ah, …
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Born "God", Big Chillin' is perhaps the biggest example of psychopathy to ever enter the office space of the truly terrible therapist Ian Herrin. But what else could you possibly expect from someone whose most neutral and least chaotic friend is an actor known for his brain injury. Big Chillin' purports to be making a major life decision between ch…
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Yikes! Dolls! Uh-uh, too scary!! Rebecca Sherman, you seem like you have a lot you're not processing, you got too many dolls, and Ian is not gonna be the right therapist for you to figure this all out. If anything, he's been a little pyro recently, so keep you and your dolls' eyes on him. Anna, you seem like a very nice young baby lady. Christina, …
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Child leash enthusiast Joseph Jacob seems to be aware at least on some levels that that Sigmund Fraud of a therapist Ian Herrin is a problematic, sexually deviant manipulator. And yet, it is almost like Joseph wants to become Ian's prodigy and learn his ways? I mean, I guess it makes sense that a guy who wants to leash children for "safety" and to …
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