Podcast Summary: “Lauren's Pregnant Again! w/ Ian Fidance”
First Date with Lauren Compton | YMH Studios | February 24, 2026
Episode Overview
In this lively, off-the-cuff episode, comedian and host Lauren Compton goes on her "third date" with fellow comedian and viral content creator Ian Fidance. Together, they dive into everything from Ian’s new odd jobs show, personal quirks, sobriety, the strangeness of body hair, solo dining, popcorn rituals... and Lauren’s big announcement: she’s pregnant again! The conversation is rapid-fire, brutally honest, and loaded with the kind of unfiltered humor and personal detail that defines both comedians’ brands.
Key Topics & Insights
1. Ian’s New Show: “Ian Do: An Odd Guy Doing Odd Jobs”
[00:37–05:22]
- Ian talks about his new YouTube/YMH series, where he travels doing random jobs for a day (e.g., pit boss at Terry Black’s BBQ, security at the Mothership, dog groomer, seamstress).
- “I was a pit boss at Terry Black's last weekend and it was everything I want the show to be. It was interesting, funny, informative. It was wholesome, it had heart.” (Ian, 01:51)
- The show concept came out of the need to stay busy and avoid mental health spirals while on tour.
- Ian shares touching (“I gotta stay busy or I’ll rot in bed or put a gun to my head”) and irreverent takes on his motivation for the project.
- Notable moment: He bonds with an Australian family in the BBQ line and makes a cat look like a lion at a groomer.
2. On Work-Life Balance, Relationships, and Self-Pleasure
[05:22–07:40]
- Ian is candid about not mixing pleasure and business and mostly focusing on his work and friendships.
- Admits to “self pleasure” during fleeting downtime: “Last night between like 11 and p.m. and 11:15pm I'm just gonna say I'm like time for self pleasure.” (Ian, 05:37)
- Shares a sweet story about his mom’s reluctant pride and his inability to “stay still.”
3. Tattoos and Body Hair
[07:40–11:01]
- Ian recounts becoming a licensed tattoo artist in Wisconsin for $65 and tattooing the “S” symbol on someone’s leg.
- Both reveal they have a “kiss” tattoo on their left butt cheek, reminiscing about previous conversations.
- The duo goes deep on body hair, with Lauren discussing chin hairs, nipple hairs, and postpartum “bangs.”
- “I've never let the chin hair grow out.” – Lauren, 14:09
- “That's how I feel about anal. I don't do it with just anyone. I really have to love you to go for that, you know?” – Ian, 11:01
4. Postpartum Changes and 'Ugly Betty' Transformation
[15:52–25:47]
- Lauren describes postpartum “baby bangs”—pesky new hair growth after pregnancy—and the resulting bad hair days.
- Mark, her partner, suggests bangs, which Lauren meets with horror. This leads to a fun photo exchange of Lauren in her “Ugly Betty” goth phase.
- “Look who got the last laugh. You. Little Ugly Betty turned into a beautiful swan.” – Ian, 24:01
- The conversation includes self-deprecating humor about old photos, failed auditions, and the universal awkwardness of high school looks.
5. Academic and Imaginary Friend Anecdotes
[19:40–32:26]
- Both comedians bond over math failures and summer school stories.
- Ian admits to having an imaginary friend—a deer named "Venetio”—as a child.
- Ian reveals the origin of his show’s name: as a child, he would plead, “Ian do!” until his parents gave in.
6. Dining Alone, Eating Rituals & Popcorn ‘Psychosis’
[33:20–40:09]
- They discuss embracing solo activities: lavish steakhouse dinners, going to movies alone.
- Lauren reveals her meticulous process for eating popcorn: biting the crunchy part off, collecting the soft “butter balls” in a cup, then “chugging” them.
- “I put all that fake butter all over it, and I will pick the pieces out … I put the butter ball in the water cup and I fill the cup up with soggy balls. And then once it's full, I will just like, throat them.” – Lauren, 34:08
- Ian shares his own food rituals, like using chopsticks or licking popcorn to avoid greasy fingers and cutting shrimp for “surgical precision.”
7. Food Preferences & Sobriety
[41:00–43:22]
- Ian details his likes (love dill, citrus, onions) and dislikes (parsley and cilantro taste like soap due to genetics).
- Confirms he’s 11 years sober; current vices include coffee and cigarettes.
- “I'm at two packs a day now, and I'm working on cutting back.” – Ian, 42:16
8. Cigarette Habits & the Elusive ‘Marlboro Man’
[43:24–46:51]
- Ian discusses the fantasy of being sponsored by Marlboro, his dream “Marlboro Man” ad (“I ride a man that's also a woman”), and cigarettes as afterglow post-sex.
- Reveals he smokes inside but claims no smell—confirmed by Lauren and friends.
- Lauren marvels at his white teeth and lack of smoke aroma.
9. Lauren’s Pregnancy Announcement
[47:38–48:54]
- The big reveal: Lauren is four months pregnant and her son is about to turn one, making her kids “Irish twins.”
- “Are you pregnant again?” / “I'm four months pregnant.” / “Shut the fuck up. Are you for real? I had no idea. Oh, that's amazing.” – Ian & Lauren, 47:42–47:50
10. Baby Naming Debate
[48:54–53:44]
- Lauren and Ian brainstorm names for her next son, debating cool/unique choices (Jax, Ace, Levi, Xylo, Oxford, Otis, Axel).
- “Name your kid Axel Black… he comes with a Camaro and a gun on his hip.” – Ian, 53:35
- The conversation is equal parts silly and thoughtful, touching on nicknames, friend faux-pas, and the urge to “get it over with” as a parent.
11. Wrap-up & Plugs
[53:47–54:25]
- Ian recaps his show release schedule and social handles:
- “It comes out every other Tuesday on my YouTube channel … Instagram's Ianimal69 and iandoushow for the show.” – Ian, 54:02
- Lauren thanks Ian for the laughs, promises a “fourth date,” and the show closes.
Notable Quotes & Hilarious Moments
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On odd jobs:
“I’m a man of the people. And there are these people behind me that were from Australia, a family. They flew 17 hours ago to Terry Black’s and I invited them in…” – Ian, 01:51 -
On mental health and work:
“If I don’t have something to do, I’m gonna rot in bed or put a gun to my head… Thank God I have Ian Do. It saved my life.” – Ian, 04:09 / 04:22 -
On intimacy:
“That’s how I feel about anal… I really have to love you to go for that, you know?” – Ian, 11:01 -
On body quirks:
“Can I tell you, those are your thinking hairs. You pull on them when you have a thought and it makes you seem more studious.” – Ian, 13:00 -
On old photos:
“You look like Hispanic at the disco, dude.” – Ian, 22:29 -
On popcorn:
“I will just, like, throat them. Just like chugging a beer. And I just eat them all. And it tastes so good and, like, mushy…” – Lauren, 34:08 -
On sobriety and vices:
“What are your vices? Alcohol and… Come on, brother.” – Ian, 41:47 -
On cigarette sponsorship:
“No, I’m the new Marlboro man. I ride a man that’s also a woman.” – Ian, 43:38 -
Pregnancy announcement:
“I don’t have very many clothes that fit me at this point in pregnancy … I'm four months pregnant.” – Lauren, 47:38 “Shut the fuck up. Are you for real? I had no idea. Oh, that's amazing.” – Ian, 47:43 -
Naming the baby:
“Name your kid Axel Black… he comes with a Camaro and a gun on his hip.” – Ian, 53:35
Timestamps for Major Segments
- 00:37 – 05:22: Ian’s Odd Jobs & Show Pitch
- 07:40 – 11:01: Tattoos & Body Hair
- 15:52 – 25:47: Postpartum Hair / Photos / Ugly Betty
- 33:20 – 40:09: Solo Dining / Popcorn Rituals
- 41:00 – 43:22: Food Preferences & Sobriety
- 43:24 – 46:51: Cigarette Habits & The Marlboro Man
- 47:38 – 48:54: Pregnancy Reveal
- 48:54 – 53:44: Baby Naming Discussion
- 53:47 – 54:25: Show Plugs & Outro
Conclusion
This episode is a prime example of Lauren Compton’s style: a wild, hilarious, and intimate “date” that rarely skims the surface. Ian Fidance’s candid, chaotic, and generous energy meets Lauren's self-effacing wit for an hour that’s both heartwarming and off-the-wall. If you’re after a look at the messy, deeply human—and hysterically funny—sides of dating, parenting, and personal growth, this one is a must.
Listen to Ian Do: An Odd Guy Doing Odd Jobs on YouTube [YouTube.com/ianfidancecomedy], and follow Ian at @ianimal69 and the show at @iandoushow.