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Sigmund Fraud

Sigmund Fraud

By Ian Herrin

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!
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Sigmund FraudFeb 28, 2022

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Amir Baba Rahim Khan Ali Taheri Hassan with Fawad Siddiqui
Mar 25, 202448:58
Gertrude Gertrude with Sam Evans
Feb 26, 202449:31
John Divakopoulos with Jon Dimakopoulos

John Divakopoulos with Jon Dimakopoulos

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 shouldn't cause this many mood swings, John! You're having a bad trip because Ian is bad at his job and not the weed! Don't get the wrong takeaway message from Of Mice and Men!!




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Jan 29, 202448:40
Ian Herrin with Ian Herrin (ft. the return of John Shepard as Santa)
Dec 25, 202357:17
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Be sure you check out our back catalogue for more Fraud content!

Dec 04, 202301:31
Kara (Tara) Leroy with Ellen Matthews
Nov 27, 202349:44
Alan Thomas with Chris McDonald
Nov 20, 202348:36
Terry Bathwater with Marshall Stratton
Nov 13, 202351:28
Chair-rison Ford with NIc Rockwell
Nov 06, 202351:43
Sue with Donna Steele
Oct 30, 202346:44
John Kramer with Aaron Shelton
Oct 23, 202358:00
Bryce (Hunt) with Adrian "Frimmy" Frimpong
Oct 16, 202348:34
IHIHH RE-RELEASE circa 2017 "A Knock Off the Old Branch" with Moosha Boosha

IHIHH RE-RELEASE circa 2017 "A Knock Off the Old Branch" with Moosha Boosha

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 @notnotcrying. And Sunday 10/22, the IHIH live show is back at Magnet! Tix on sale now!


https://magnettheater.com/show/57744/


P.S. Most of the folks we talk about not being on house teams six years ago eventually made it onto house teams! Hooray!! Remember that auditions are not fair ways to evaluate improvisers, all casting is arbitrarily based on who you already know, and that the real reason to do this stuff is the love of the game and no AD should ever decide your worth for you. Stay kind to each other out there as yet another audition season at UCB comes to a close!

Oct 09, 202341:53
Henry Edwards with James Quesada
Oct 02, 202349:54
Bingey St. Darlin' with Josiah Knight
Sep 25, 202345:21
Richard Drummond with Cameron Lindsey
Sep 18, 202348:60
Clark Winston with Patrick Williams
Sep 11, 202346:41
Miranda Cross with Alexandra Spieth
Sep 04, 202345:60
Pickles Johannesberg with April Sickler
Aug 28, 202351:40
Davey Bo Davey with Sam Kamenetz
Aug 21, 202347:54
Frankie Cruz with Xave Padin

Frankie Cruz with Xave Padin

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'm pretty sure Ian stole at least $10 from you!!




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https://magnettheater.com/show/57638/

Aug 14, 202349:54
Matsuyama with Jon Lu
Aug 07, 202349:14
Tykel Phelps with Ryan Barker
Jul 31, 202345:27
Fritz Von Trap with Will Jacobs
Jul 24, 202349:37
Officer Mike Costanotzo with Alexis Pereira
Jul 17, 202345:20
Harold Pike with Wander Boesjes

Harold Pike with Wander Boesjes

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 Herrin is really be the right fit to help Harold out? Or is this session yet another excuse for Ian to be manipulative and talk about sex in as crass a manner as he possibly can? Don't listen to him, Harold!! The bus is a really convenient way to get around and you seem like a nice man that doesn't need to get involved in Ian's web of lies!!!!




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Jul 10, 202357:47
John Wick with Donald Chang
Jul 03, 202344:11
Oopsie Poopsie the Nightmare Clown with Nick Pearl
Jun 26, 202349:16
Chad GPT with Marshall Stratton

Chad GPT with Marshall Stratton

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 that Sigmund Fraud Ian Herrin! Ian yet again is obsessed with details, pop culture, and sex in a way that will likely never help Chad GPT to retain more information and improve its life. Plus, why do these two seem like they secretly just wanna talk about Memphis the whole time?? Talking about a city isn't therapy!!!





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Jun 19, 202353:48
Fabio Fontanelli with Michael Rosenberg

Fabio Fontanelli with Michael Rosenberg

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 his dreams and parents the whole time. Is the familial warfare between two competing ice cream truck syndicates in New York City really all that interesting of a story anyways??






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Jun 12, 202356:24
Jean de Vil with Audrey Garrett
Jun 05, 202349:52
Jazz Swelltet with Brian Morabito
May 29, 202346:22
Andy Spector with Andy Spector

Andy Spector with Andy Spector

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. Everyone gets drunk even if they say they don't! And for the love of all things holy, let us all pray that Ian never meets Andy's cat CJ irl...






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May 22, 202349:43
Gary Whiel with Owen Engesser
May 15, 202342:14
Lady Ruth Brookwillow with Florence Friebe
May 08, 202348:12
Tullamore Dew with John Shepard

Tullamore Dew with John Shepard

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 beings forced underground and what has happened to the Earth under it's bizarre new leadership? Even if Tullamore does know he's unlikely to share his secrets with someone as historically challenged and, quite frankly, violent and stupid as Ian. Two idiots who deserve each other. Their animosity is... almost... sweet?





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May 01, 202352:41
Chet Wonder with Stephen Buckley
Apr 24, 202349:41
Bruce Blank with Keaton Patti
Apr 17, 202352:54
Han Solo Cup with Dani Grace

Han Solo Cup with Dani Grace

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 Creative Thinking Office Renter in the swamps of New York City for "non-traditional" therapy. But is this former UCB guy Ian Herrin's therapy more Sigmund Fraud than Sigmund Freud? (Yes. It always is. He sucks at his job and needs to be stopped.)



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Apr 10, 202346:59
Ben Sisko with Vince White

Ben Sisko with Vince White

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!!






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Apr 03, 202350:47
Big Chillin' with Sam Naismith
Mar 27, 202355:32
Rebecca Sherman with Adaire Kamen

Rebecca Sherman with Adaire Kamen

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, you're a bit of a party animal, but I dig your vibes. Samantha... just don't hurt me!!






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Mar 20, 202350:55
Joseph Jacob with Jake Joseph

Joseph Jacob with Jake Joseph

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 ultimately give them more "freedom" would want to learn how to manipulate his friends better, but still, in the long run, working with Ian will only damage your psyche and ruin your soul! DO NOT PLAY his REINDEER GAMES!!!




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Mar 13, 202349:14
Pop 'n' Loch Ness Monster with Nic Rockwell

Pop 'n' Loch Ness Monster with Nic Rockwell

Woa Nessy!!! The mythical Loch Ness Monster is real??? And obsessed with a very particular form of hip-hop dancing?!?!? Nessy, I know it must be lonely, but trust me this Ian Herrin guy is not going to be the one to help replace the hole in your heart Left Behind by your brother! Don't trust any painful tea he might offer! You deserve to look yourself in the mirror and not be reminded of a former child star whose last name is synonymous with monster!





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Mar 06, 202346:36
David Halsburg with Sean Mako

David Halsburg with Sean Mako

The military has requested a psychological evaluation for their naval officer David Halsburg, clearly a man that has had to endure a lot during his time in the service. David is a man frozen in time never quite able to progress himself into modern society post 2001. And yet, with the aggressive stupidity of a therapist like Ian Herrin, there's almost no hope whatsoever for David to unpack his traumatic experience. Does Ian steer yet another session aggressively towards talking about his patient's sex life? Well of course he does! Get out of there, David!! Use your new found freedom to actually work on yourself so you can get back to your now adult daughter!!!




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Feb 27, 202349:28
Damon Douglas with Sean O'Reilly

Damon Douglas with Sean O'Reilly

Poor little Damon Douglas just wants to be a good boy for the people in his life but seems to be suffering deep forms of anxiety and codependency. You'd think a helpless little guy like Damon would be helped and treated by his therapist, but somehow Ian Fucking-Sigmund-Fraud Herrin inserts himself and his issues YET AGAIN into another session and appears Hell bent on using Damon like a piece of hay to get anything and everything he wants. You need to be working on your independence away from Ian and your wife Lianne, Damon! You can't metaphorically sit on your hands forever! Also, your smoking problem seems secondary and if you had real support systems in your life, kicking that dirty habit would likely be a breeze!



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Feb 20, 202344:33
Bishop Elijiah K. Stone with Andrew Chandler

Bishop Elijiah K. Stone with Andrew Chandler

You would *think* a Man of God would be able to see through and maybe even call out the shame therapy that goes on in this Sigmund Fraud's office, but apparently this thirst trap of a Tik Tok social media televangelist, Bishop Elijiah K. Stone of Alabama, is too focused on expanding his brand to the youth culture to notice! Careful, Bishop Stone, or Ian will get you hooked on pre-martial sex and drugs! Do not help him work out his tight five for standup and do not offer him your healing hands! Definitely also a major red flag if he requires any court documents shredded with no further follow-up or explanation!!




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Feb 13, 202349:43
Edward Chapinsky with Brian Gurien
Feb 06, 202353:36
Mallory Von Blockbuster with Murphy Baker

Mallory Von Blockbuster with Murphy Baker

Heir to the Blockbuster franchise Mallory Von Blockbuster may have squandered away all of her family's money, but I'll be damned if that Sigmund Fraud of a therapist Ian Herrin will have anything productive to say to help her realize such a thing! It's much more likely Ian will instead brag about taking Latin in high school out of nowhere or want to play around with his prop microphone. Normally I'd tell you not to be so violent with therapists, Mallory, but in this case, let him have it!! Right in the craw!!!! 




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Jan 30, 202354:06
Darq Qloud with Jerry Burgos

Darq Qloud with Jerry Burgos

Holey Toledo, a real life time-traveling super villain in therapy??? Even though I like Darq Qloud's physical abuse of the terrible Sigmund Fraud of a therapist Ian Herrin, I do wish he would seek professional mental health at a higher standard than Ian is capable of giving. Ian's desperation for friendship really shines through in this session, as do Darq's obvious mommy issues. Future orphans if you're reading this, get out of the orphanage because there's a friggin' TIME BOMB!!!!!





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Jan 23, 202357:49