Flight attendant Annabelle Leigh meets a lot of people but still struggles with interpersonal communication. But why she would ever think that Sigmund Fraud of a therapist Ian Herrin could help her is BEYOND me! The guy's a therapy Karen at best! He deserves no poetry in his honor!! Ah, you've found the part I've left a piece of myself behind in, this best part of the episode description! The part where I get to tell you all about the wonderfully talented improviser Lindsey Leonard!! Be sure you...
Jun 30, 2025•48 min•Season 4Ep. 5
Folksy diner worker Jo Jo remains bummed that his boss won't invite him into the walk-in freezer to make out in a circle with the rest of his coworkers. But the idea that a Sigmund Fraud like Ian Herrin would be able to help him is more absurd than thinking White Lotus season 3 would end any way but darkly and tragically! Get out of there, Jo Jo, before Ian follows you to work and does something regrettable! Ah, you must be a real gentleman, because you've found the best part of the episode desc...
Apr 28, 2025•49 min•Season 4Ep. 4
Gerald Sanders is a man who has struggled to be known as good at anything. But excelling to much at his most recent hobby has not fully been the success story he had hoped for. And with a Sigmund Fraud like Ian Herrin as his therapist, Gerald might be doomed to violence and vigilantism simply because he's not getting the therapeutic perspective he so desperately needs. Get out of there, Gerald, RETREAT!! Ah, now you must be the opposite of all thumbs, because you've found the best part of the ep...
Mar 31, 2025•49 min•Season 4Ep. 3
Brittany sounds like a pretty typical teen. She's in Model UN, loves her phone, and can't help but be real (thanks in part to a particular application on said phone). But with a Sigmund Fraud like Ian Herrin as her therapist, Brittany is given almost no time at all to discuss whatever her struggles might be! Like, therapy shouldn't be sex education for the THERAPIST, AGAIN! Get out of there, Brittany! Scared emoji shocked emoji sweating emoji!! Ah, you must be super fire emoji, because you've fo...
Feb 28, 2025•48 min•Season 4Ep. 2
Green alien and a superior being well trained in martial arts Piccolo arrives in Ian's office space after having left a hole in his roof in his last session. And yet, as weird of an entity as Piccolo seems to be, it's not at all a surprise that Ian is like, way weirder right? If Ian is an example of humanity, maybe Piccolo should consider ending the universe! Ah, you must be capable of finding all seven Dragon Balls, because you've also found the best part of the episode description! The part wh...
Jan 27, 2025•53 min•Season 4Ep. 1
Another filthy Christmas therapy spectacular with Santa turning the tables to provide his annual therapeutic advice proves once again Ian Herrin should not only not be touched with a ten and a half foot pole but is also a real Sigmund Fraud. Santa's drug use certainly doesn't help keep things on the rails as he issues truly awful advice to his apparent frenemy. Put him on your naughty list, Santa!! Ho Ho Ho, Merry (Belated) Christmas, and you've found the best part of the episode description! Th...
Dec 30, 2024•58 min•Season 3Ep. 11
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 Spoelstra! Ah, you seem like someone with a disciplined control over your inner demon, because you've found the best part of the episode description! The pa...
Oct 28, 2024•50 min•Season 3Ep. 10
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 or really any of the other dumb things he says, Webster! I can't say you're thriving on your own, but you certainly would be better without this advice...
Sep 30, 2024•48 min•Season 3Ep. 9
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 private home! And also, you sound like maybe you have a real medical issue that is beyond the bounds of mental health! Ian will not help you he will onl...
Aug 28, 2024•59 min•Season 3Ep. 8
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 once again plagues an Ian session. You'd think a borderline supernatural occurrence like this would call for a bit more focus! Please find another the...
Jul 29, 2024•58 min•Season 3Ep. 7
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 must be a secret prince, because you've discovered the best part of the episode description! The part where I get to tell you all about the multitalen...
Jun 24, 2024•54 min•Season 3Ep. 6
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 not the latest gossip on Hasan Minhaj's exaggerations. As is, the reveal as to what's really going on with Dunch's podcast is WAY crazy and takes WAY...
May 27, 2024•54 min•Season 3Ep. 5
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 and your day will start over if you don't go see Ian, Jack, still DON'T GO!!! Ah, now you must be smart enough to escape a time loop because you've f...
Apr 29, 2024•47 min•Season 3Ep. 4
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 times does this guy need to be an overly sexualized goofball before people realize he's a hack?? Get out of there, Amir! You deserve better!! Ah, you're ...
Mar 25, 2024•49 min•Season 3Ep. 3
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 let him charge you a 15x rate!! Ah, now you have all the power of the Hook, because you've found the best part of the episode description! The part wh...
Feb 26, 2024•50 min•Season 3Ep. 2
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 me...
Jan 29, 2024•49 min•Season 3Ep. 1
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 wonderful actor, improviser,comedian, and Ian's dear dear friend John Shepard! Be sure you follow John on Instagram @handsomeguyontheinternet and see...
Dec 25, 2023•57 min•Season 2Ep. 46
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Dec 04, 2023•2 min
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 strength comes from within, Tara! Believe in yourself and not a stoolie informant to the police and parents like Ian! You don't actually need to go to...
Nov 27, 2023•50 min•Season 2Ep. 45
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 people you'd want to be friends with like their characters! Ah, you must have a card that gets you all of your favorite things, because you've found the b...
Nov 20, 2023•49 min•Season 2Ep. 44
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??? Sounds like both these boys need to calm down and maybe not watch basketball if it's going to upset them so much. Plus, why did Ian pull out a calculato...
Nov 13, 2023•51 min•Season 2Ep. 44
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 of their, Chair-rison! You deserve to be an inside chair if you wanna be!! Ah, your cushion looks like it's in perfect condition because you've found...
Nov 06, 2023•52 min•Season 2Ep. 43
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 dissociate! Get out of there, Sue, Ian's even worse than the Count!! Ah, now you must be very hypothetically hot, because you've just found the best part of...
Oct 30, 2023•47 min•Season 2Ep. 42
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 celebrity or politician that chooses to listen to this! Ah, you must be someone smart enough to decline the option of playing a game, because you've found t...
Oct 23, 2023•58 min•Season 2Ep. 41
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 has any real friends. Keep talking to that person who could be your new commuting buddy, Bryce! And maybe find a bit more work life balance so that CO...
Oct 16, 2023•49 min•Season 2Ep. 40
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 w...
Oct 09, 2023•42 min
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 conversation turns to plotting violence again awful quick?? Ah, you must be someone who "gets it" because you've found the best part of the episode de...
Oct 02, 2023•50 min•Season 2Ep. 39
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 mother might be! Ah, you must have all your tech in order, because you've found the best part of the episode description! The part where I get to tell ...
Sep 25, 2023•45 min•Season 2Ep. 38
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've found a conclusion doesn't mean it's the right one. Don't trust him, Drummond! Follow your own instincts and chase your own clues!! By jove, you'v...
Sep 18, 2023•49 min•Season 2Ep. 37
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 sleep with the fishes, Clark; get out of there and get real help!! Ah, you must be a teacher at the front of the classroom, because you've found the best ...
Sep 11, 2023•47 min•Season 2Ep. 36
