Whiskey Ginger with Andrew Santino Fiona Cauley: Two red heads do a podcast | Whiskey Ginger
Mar 13, 2026
Fiona Cauley, a stand-up comic known for sharp storytelling and observational wit. She talks about breaking into stand-up, life on tour, and building confidence on stage. They also discuss living with Friedreich's ataxia, airport accessibility headaches, and the messy, funny realities of road life.
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Name Change After Childhood Divorce
- Fiona changed her name to Fiona at age 18 after going by it since nine, inspired partly by the character from Shrek.
- She recounted parents' divorce at nine as formative and linked the name change to reclaiming identity during that trauma.
Stand Up Feels Overnight But Is Years Long
- Fiona has done stand-up for five years and describes being on 'autopilot' as she gains stage confidence.
- The segment contrasts rapid visibility (e.g., viral shows) with the years of work comics actually put in.
Punch Machine And The One Score
- Fiona shared living with Friedrich's ataxia: she joked about punching-score machines and hitting a 'one' while standing with support.
- She used self-deprecating humor to illustrate mobility limits and public reactions.