This week, Laura Bennett talks to Ian Fidance, a comic who was passed at the Cellar just last year. For an up-and-coming comic and lifelong comedy fan like Ian, joining the tight-knit community of the Cellar is a true joy and honor. But as you’ll hear, it’s one you really have to earn. You can email us at working@slate.com. Podcast production by Jessamine Molli. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices