In the Solo Podcast Recording meeting titled “Stage 4 Billionaire,” host Patrick Holbert introduces the latest episode of his podcast “We Hired a Sitter for This” and shares personal updates, including reflections on his 8th wedding anniversary and a recent comedy show experience. He reminisces about childhood rollerblading, discusses the complexities of adult friendships, and expresses concerns about wealth inequality and economic challenges, particularly in the subscription-based economy. Alongside critiques of social media’s impact on artists and views on Trump’s policies, Patrick outlines his upcoming comedy performances and expresses a commitment to advancing his career in comedy and filmmaking. Key action items include performing at various venues, participating in a fundraiser, and attending a film premiere.

• Patrick Holbert introduces ‘We Hired a Sitter for This’ podcast
• Discusses personal appearance and recording setup
• Mentions 176th episode and recent solo recordings
• Reflects on 8th wedding anniversary with Ross
• Shares anecdote about Nathan Lee attending a comedy show

• Reminisces about childhood activities, particularly rollerblading
• Discusses the perception of rollerblading vs. skateboarding
• Reflects on maintaining friendships into adulthood
• Mentions current work situation and financial concerns
• Expresses frustration with billionaires and wealth inequality

• Critiques subscription-based economy and its impact on artists
• Discusses the role of social media in advertising
• Expresses concern about the future of work and retirement
• Shares thoughts on Trump’s economic policies and manufacturing
• Proposes ideas for revitalizing American manufacturing

• Lists upcoming comedy shows and dates
• Mentions premiere of ‘Tom Dustin Portrait of a Comedian’
• Expresses desire to focus on comedy and filmmaking career
• Discusses recent editing work and future aspirations
• Congratulates Gastor on directorial debut

• Perform at Fairfield Comedy Circle in Connecticut (36:40)
• Emcee at the Laugh Tour in Jersey City (37:33)
• Feature at Tilly’s Farm Table in Westchester County (37:40)
• Potentially perform in Denver during family trip (38:10)
• Perform in Sullivan County and Binghamton (38:32)
• Participate in Josh Tatum’s fundraiser show in Highland, NY (38:39)
• Attend NYC premiere of ‘Tom Dustin Portrait of a Comedian’ at Quad Cinemas (38:46)

In the latest episode of “We Hired a Sitter for This,” the host shares a candid monologue reflecting on their challenging week, marked by fatigue from recent flu and Covid vaccinations, and the struggles of juggling a busy career as a stand-up comedian in New York City while managing financial stress. The episode recounts enjoyable weekend moments spent playing in the snow with their daughter, Franny, and visiting the Whitney Museum, though it took a turn as post-outing food choices led to health concerns. The host discusses a particularly tough day at work dealing with mental health clients and a chaotic encounter with an impatient customer at a car rental, highlighting the pressures of capitalism and customer service expectations. Throughout the monologue, the host expresses a desire to adopt healthier eating habits and a commitment to maintain a consistent podcast release schedule while embracing more of the cultural experiences New York City has to offer.

• Podcast: “We Hired a Sitter for This”
• Host feeling unwell after receiving flu and Covid vaccines
• Recording late due to fatigue and busy schedule
• Stand-up comedian in New York City
• Financial stress and hustling for work

• Played in snow with daughter Franny
• Visited Whitney Museum on free Second Sunday
• Crowded museum experience with Franny
• Ate at Shake Shack, possibly causing illness

• Feeling sick after eating junk food
• Desire to break unhealthy eating habits
• Difficult day at work with mental health clients
• Encounter with a challenging customer (Karen) at car rental return

• Chaotic scene at Enterprise car rental
• Worker overwhelmed by multiple customers and constant phone calls
• Karen’s disruptive behavior and worker’s emotional breakdown
• Reflection on capitalism and customer expectations

• Maintain consistent podcast release schedule (01:33)
• Consider making more effort to experience New York City culture (08:10)
• Use current illness as motivation to break unhealthy eating habits (10:39)

In the podcast episode titled “174 Pod.mp3,” co-host Patrick Holbert shares insights into his journey with the show “We Hired a Sitter for This,” originally launched in 2017 as “Who Cares about Ross and Patrick?” This episode features a solo discussion about the exciting launch of the documentary trailer for “Tom Dustin: Portrait of a Comedian,” which Patrick directed and filmed alongside Joe List, highlighting themes of friendship, career paths, and mental health in the comedy realm. He also reflects on his past documentary experiences, including challenging shoots from MTV’s True Life series, and looks ahead to upcoming comedy shows and a special set to release on Comedy Dynamics in April. Action items for listeners include watching the documentary trailer and attending Patrick’s live shows.

• Podcast titled “We Hired a Sitter for This”
• Started with wife Ross Martineau in 2017
• Changed name from “Who Cares about Ross and Patrick?” a year ago
• Co-hosted with Gastor Almonte for the past year
• Current episode is a solo recording by Patrick

• Launching official trailer for documentary with Joe List
• Documentary titled “Tom Dustin: Portrait of a Comedian”
• Filmed in Key West for four days in February 2023
• Explores long-term friendship, career paths, and mental health in comedy
• Patrick’s experience shooting and directing the documentary

• Reflection on past documentary work, including True Life series for MTV
• Experience filming with Danielle from Real Housewives of New Jersey
• Challenging and sometimes dangerous situations while filming
• Insights into the documentary filmmaking process

• Patrick’s upcoming comedy shows and appearances
• Special coming out in April on Comedy Dynamics via Amazon
• Featuring for Ian Finance in Wisconsin and Ron on Hirshberg in Chicago
• Importance of maintaining consistent podcast episodes

• Watch and comment on Joe List’s documentary trailer on YouTube (03:41)
• Attend Patrick’s show at Grizzly Pair at midnight on February 5th (38:43)
• Attend Don’t Tell New Jersey show in Jersey City on Saturday at 7pm (38:47)
• Watch Patrick’s special on Comedy Dynamics via Amazon in April (39:06)