Ian meets Chad Murphy, a published self-help absurdist comic author and creator of @lord_birthday to discuss life’s greatest (and sometimes not-so-greatest) hurdles and the importance of what Chad likes to call radical self-acceptance. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ian chats with author and friend, Tara Schuster about being creative, transitioning from one career to another, formulating a creative practice, and more! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ian speaks with Mercedes Coffman  (Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist MA, LMFT) about the best ways to communicate with those you may not agree with, the concept of personal and group identity, the importance of mental health in general, and much more. Please follow Mercedes on Instagram @mercedscoffmantherapy. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ian speaks with Abbe and Isaac Feder (creators of the 'Maculate Conception' podcast) about fertility, IVF, and what it means to be a parent. Ian, Abbe, and Isaac walk through some of their personal experiences with this very difficult and emotional process.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ian speaks with Personal Performance Coach and Mentor Vince Duque (www.stayonyourpath.com, @stayonyourpath_IG). Vince shares his own personal story, what lead him to this very unique career, and what it means to do the work he does. Vince then provides Ian with some in-depth personal coaching. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ian chats with New York Times tech writer and author of the new book 'Futureproof: 9 Rules For Humans in the Age of automation', Kevin Roose, about the future of money, cryptocurrency, blockchain, artificial intelligence, and automation.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ian checks in with pulmonary specialist Dr. Jamie Rutland to discuss all things COVID.  They talk about how the disease interacts with the body, the relatively unknown long history of the vaccine's creation, misinformation on social media, and more. To reach Ian email [email protected]

Ian chats with Dr. Nicole Shorrock, practitioner of functional medicine. The two discuss America's broken health care system, the difference between functional medicine and traditional medicine, Covid-19 and President Trump's current diagnoses, as well as many other topics.For more information on Dr. Nicki please go to:www.olliehealthinc.com To reach Ian email [email protected]

Ian chats with musician, author, and favorite son of Buffalo, NY, Keith Buckley. They talk about their struggles with alcohol, Keith's touring routine with his band Every Time I Die, personal identity, mortality as a totem of life, people-pleasing, and the current polarized political climate.To reach Ian email [email protected]

Ian chats with yoga, breathwork, and meditation instructor, Grant Mattos, about his time in the NFL, hitting rock bottom, toxic masculinity, becoming the person you’re meant to be and a whole host of other topics.You can reach Ian at [email protected]

Ian speaks to media executives (and siblings), Kelci and Kellyn Parker, about growing up Black in America, the Black Lives Matter movement, and the path forward towards equality for all.You can reach Ian at [email protected]

Ian speaks with actor, comedian, and producer Matt Ingebretson about an array of topics including the meaning of hard work, giving advice, being right, taking care of animals vs. children, and hyper normalization.You can reach Ian at [email protected]

Ian talks to actor and improviser, Tony Cavalero (School of Rock, The Righteous Gemstones, The Dirt).  Tony discusses his impressive work ethic, athletic background, and the roots of what drives him to perform.You can reach Ian at [email protected]

Ian chats with Co-founder and lead guitarist of Fall Out Boy, Joe Trohman.  Joe talks about his struggles with depression, growing up in the Midwest, and what it means to create art in today's world.You can reach Ian at [email protected]

In the 1st episode of 'This Just Is' Ian chats with his friend Duncan Trussell.  They touch on a range of topics from the current state of the pandemic to Duncan's new show on Netflix, 'The Midnight Gospel.'Email Ian here: [email protected]