Are You Garbage? Comedy Podcast Turning Up the Heat! w/ Ian Fidance
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Mar 9, 2026 
Ian Fidance, stand-up comedian and creator of Ian Do: An Odd Guy Doing Odd Jobs, chats about his breakout series, huge back tattoo and recovery, touring life, and wild studio and road stories. Short, lively segments cover dating mishaps, gag gifts, tour plans, and the weirdness of performing on TV and live stages.
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Ian's Massive Back Piece Tattoo Fainting Story
- Ian got a full back piece tattoo covering shoulders to butt, fainted during the four-and-a-half-hour session and needed bandages and recovery care.
- He describes the grim reaper holding a woman design, passes out at the end, and jokes about wrapping it to the front to fit the scale.
How Ian Built Ian Do From Scratch
- Ian described filming Ian Do (Ian Do: An Odd Guy Doing Odd Jobs) for a year, self-funding episodes and getting jobs through Are You Garbage fans.
- He cited specific episodes like working at Terry Blacks and partnerships (AEW mention) and distribution on YouTube and Spotify Video.
Comics Unleashed Tapings Are Awkward Paid Crowds
- Ian describes bombed TV taping experience on Comics Unleashed: paid studio crowd, late call times, and awkward jokes that got muted or edited.
- He recounts being last, makeup meant for different skin tones, and a producer running off after an on-air misstep.