Ep 206: Ian Abramson - Insomnia, Theatre, and Winning a Wedding
Jul 19, 2023
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Comedian Ian Abramson discusses insomnia, narcolepsy, winning a wedding, dog shock collars, and annoying historical figures with Sarah Albritton. They also talk about alarm clocks and sleep issues, connecting information and the internet's evolution, writing and refining jokes, discovering clowning and stand-up comedy, recording an album and writing during quarantine, and jumping out of a second-story window.
Ian Abramson is working on a solo show that raises awareness about invisible disabilities.
Ian Abramson and his wife won a luxurious wedding experience through an Instagram contest and showcased talented musicians and entertainment.
Deep dives
Developing a solo show about invisible disabilities
Ian Abramson is working on a solo show that dives deep into the topic of invisible disabilities, exploring misconceptions, misdiagnosis, and the challenges of managing medications and insurance. With a comedic approach, Ian shares personal stories and aims to raise awareness about the experiences of those with invisible disabilities.
Winning a wedding contest on Instagram
Ian Abramson and his wife won a wedding contest on Instagram. They were contacted by a venue that wanted to showcase their vendors and offered them a luxurious wedding experience with a top-tier live band. The wedding featured talented musicians and an incredible entertainment lineup, which the couple couldn't have afforded otherwise.
The journey of creating an album
Ian Abramson recently recorded an album, where he compiled his favorite material from the past decade of comedy. He focused on creating a cohesive and well-structured hour of stand-up, aiming to captivate the audience with his unique blend of humor and storytelling.
Dreams for the future
Ian Abramson dreams of exploring more physical comedy elements, engaging in low-level stunts and learning to do better prep falls. He envisions standing on a second-story building and safely leaping into a pile of cardboard boxes, capturing the thrilling moment on camera.
This week Sarah had Ian Abramson in her bed! They talked about insomnia, narcolepsy theater, winning a wedding on the internet, what a dog shock collar feels like, and who the most annoying historical figures are!