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Sigmund Fraud

Sigmund Fraud

Erik Ekkerson with Tony Harkin

Sep 28, 2026 · 52 min · 15 segments

European Tech CEO and founder of CHEEEEEP Erik Ekkerson seems to be a horrific figure in modern life. And yet, he seeks what we all seek, L-O-V-E. But good luck thinking that Sigmund Fraud of a…

European Tech CEO and founder of CHEEEEEP Erik Ekkerson seems to be a horrific figure in modern life. And yet, he seeks what we all seek, L-O-V-E. But good luck thinking that Sigmund Fraud of a therapist Ian Herrin will be the one to help you get there! He's most likely to be your yes man until you literally and metaphorically destroy us all with your love bombs. Please seek a real professional, Erik, for the sake of all of us!!! Ah, now you must participate in the invisible hand of the global economy, because you've found the best part of the episode description! The part where I get to tell you all about the tremendously talented comedian and producer Tony Harkin. You can follow Tony on Instagram @tonyfharkin and also be sure to follow Tony's hit musical variety show Final Callback @final.callback

European Tech CEO and founder of CHEEEEEP Erik Ekkerson seems to be a horrific figure in modern life. And yet, he seeks what we all seek, L-O-V-E. But good luck thinking that Sigmund Fraud of a…

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The Office and the mockumentary revelation25:10 – 31:56

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Erik EkkersonGuest

25:10

Yes, they make fun of the real life subjects.

25:15

They're mocking the form of the documentary, Eric.

25:20

Oh, it's one of the cruelest skewering parodies there is.

25:23

The mockumentary.

25:26

Oh, Eric, you go for it hook, line, and

E

Erik EkkersonGuest

25:28

sinker.

E

Erik EkkersonGuest

25:30

Are you telling me This is separate from The Office, but are you telling me Bill Hader and Fred Amundsen don't have that diverse of interests? Documentary Now is really mockumentary now?

25:45

That well, that's that's the thing.

25:47

They're hiding the fact that it is a mockumentary by calling it a documentary.

25:52

So, yeah, that's a part.

25:54

Wow.

25:54

You really put together you really the whole wall of all mockumentary shattered all at once.

26:00

I didn't even have to explain others to you.

26:01

You started realizing that they were all mockumentaries.

26:04

I shouldn't say that.

26:05

There are some real documentaries.

26:06

Bowling for Columbine is a documentary.

26:10

As much as you might think that that's a mockumentary.

26:13

Does that lose you with my cultural references? You know Bowling for Columbine, right? Yeah, of course.

26:18

I'm making sure.

E

Erik EkkersonGuest

26:22

That's fair.

E

Erik EkkersonGuest

26:22

No, trust me.

E

Erik EkkersonGuest

26:23

I'm from San Diego.

26:26

Look,

E

Erik EkkersonGuest

26:31

I...

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The Office and the mockumentary revelation25:10 – 31:56

E

Erik EkkersonGuest

25:10

Yes, they make fun of the real life subjects.

25:15

They're mocking the form of the documentary, Eric.

25:20

Oh, it's one of the cruelest skewering parodies there is.

25:23

The mockumentary.

25:26

Oh, Eric, you go for it hook, line, and

E

Erik EkkersonGuest

25:28

sinker.

E

Erik EkkersonGuest

25:30

Are you telling me This is separate from The Office, but are you telling me Bill Hader and Fred Amundsen don't have that diverse of interests? Documentary Now is really mockumentary now?

25:45

That well, that's that's the thing.

25:47

They're hiding the fact that it is a mockumentary by calling it a documentary.

25:52

So, yeah, that's a part.

25:54

Wow.

25:54

You really put together you really the whole wall of all mockumentary shattered all at once.

26:00

I didn't even have to explain others to you.

26:01

You started realizing that they were all mockumentaries.

26:04

I shouldn't say that.

26:05

There are some real documentaries.

26:06

Bowling for Columbine is a documentary.

26:10

As much as you might think that that's a mockumentary.

26:13

Does that lose you with my cultural references? You know Bowling for Columbine, right? Yeah, of course.

26:18

I'm making sure.

E

Erik EkkersonGuest

26:22

That's fair.

E

Erik EkkersonGuest

26:22

No, trust me.

E

Erik EkkersonGuest

26:23

I'm from San Diego.

26:26

Look,

E

Erik EkkersonGuest

26:31

I...

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