This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von #656 - Fahim Anwar
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Apr 30, 2026 
Fahim Anwar, stand-up comedian, actor and dancer known for his specials, joins to talk about his new special Intrusive Thoughts. He discusses touring life and large‑venue stories. They riff on internet subcultures like gooning and a viral parachuter moment. Fahim also shares how dance and physicality shape his comedy.
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Explaining The Gooning Subculture
- Theo and Fahim riff on 'gooning' after looking it up; Fahim summarizes it as marathon, trance-like masturbation fueled by porn and edging with communal sessions on platforms like Discord.
- They joke about meetups, contests, and how the behavior parallels ritualized group activities.
Touring Midwest Stadiums Felt Like Big Wave Surfing
- Fahim describes touring with Theo through the Midwest (Iowa, Minnesota, Dakotas) and how playing large venues (7,000 to 18,000 seats) felt like 'big wave surfing' — intimidating then exhilarating.
- He recounts pre-show routines, bus life, and the surreal scale of stadium-sized comedy shows.
Clear Lake Hat Chase And Surf Ballroom Visit
- Fahim Anwar recounts a windy show-day in Clear Lake where a fan's hat kept blowing off and he chased it three times like a cartoon Looney Tune.
- The moment led them to the Surf Ballroom tour stop, a nostalgic Richie Valens site where Fahim and Theo bought matching shirts and toured the venue.