YKWD #654 | Dave Attell & Ian Fidance
Summary
Robert Kelly hosts Ian Fancey and Dave Attell, discussing Ian’s travel show, wrestling experience, and recent kidney stone surgery. The group shares stories about performing while sick, Dave’s animatronic puppet "Dead Man," and New York City life, including the 2003 blackout and Hurricane Sandy. They also speculate on mysterious figures in steampunk attire emerging from subway manholes.
Topics discussed
Intro and welcome back to the podcast
Mistaken identity stories and accessibility at comedy clubs
Watching pedophile hunter shows and Jay's lifestyle
Dave's travel show experience with professional wrestling
Kidney stones, gout, and a chaotic surgery experience
Performing while sick and the pressure to show up
Merchandise ideas and the Morton Salt girl shirt
The Dead Man animatronic puppet and Kill Tony appearance
Planning the Dead Man's next steps and AC struggles
Sleeping on roofs, the blackout, and Occupy Wall Street
Magician Dan Keller and mysterious subway miners
Speculating on underground societies and mole people
Robot mayor TV pitch and haunted hotel stories
Ouija board pranks and ghostly hotel maids
Quitting smoking, cigars, and casino superstitions
Touring logistics, mall gigs, and finding food
Worst gigs: making out crowds and hostile venues
Upcoming tour dates and Patreon Q&A
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