Duncan Trussell Family Hour 586: Ian Fidance
Oct 15, 2023
Comedian Ian Fidance joins Duncan Trussell to discuss their experiences with hotel internet, saunas, and awkward gym encounters. They reflect on the impact of commercials and propaganda in media, explore the concept of nihilistic optimism, and discuss the belief in the goodness of people. They also delve into the fear of not knowing and the importance of embracing discomfort. In the end, they announce upcoming performances and express gratitude for each other.
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Introduction
00:00 • 4min
Hotel Internet and Hookups
04:29 • 2min
Appreciation for Small Things, Saunas, and Loneliness in Hotel Gyms
06:56 • 2min
Awkward Gym Encounters and Friday the 13th Paranoia
09:02 • 3min
The Sad Reality of Conflict and the Paradox of Violence
11:40 • 3min
The Impact of Commercials and Propaganda in Media
14:31 • 7min
Nihilistic Optimism and the Power of Positive News
21:45 • 5min
Belief in the Goodness of People
27:10 • 8min
Embracing Not Knowing and Daily Fantasy Sports
35:03 • 5min
The Fear of Not Knowing
40:16 • 21min
Upcoming performances, stand-up special recording, and gratitude
01:00:51 • 3min