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Ep. 185 “He Has Risen” LIMITED EPISODE

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  • Podcast Context: Hosts Patrick Holbert & Ross Aaron Martineau recorded ‘We Hired a Sitter for This’ on Easter Sunday (4/20), with Patrick’s comedy special airing on April 22, 2023. Noted Ross’s past substance use, referencing cannabis and cocaine.
  • College Culture Insight: Ross reminisced about Vermont’s college weed culture, specifically UVM’s smoke-outs pre-legalization. Mentioned visiting glass shops in Burlington; a story about his roommate’s quest for the perfect ‘bubbler’, and Ross’s first 4/20 experience where he ‘blacked out’.

  • Personal Reflections: Discussed family separation; hosts have been childless since Wednesday, with updates from grandparents. Patrick expressed sadness over missing his daughter; highlights included her artwork and positive updates from grandparents. Transitioned to Patreon subscription details for exclusive content (

    1.99/month for episodes,

    5/month for extra content).

 

Notes

️ Podcast Introduction (00:00 – 03:17)

  • Podcast ‘We Hired a Sitter for This’ hosted by Patrick Holbert and Ross Aaron Martineau
  • Recording on Easter Sunday, April 20 (4/20)
  • Patrick mentions his comedy special releasing on April 22, 2023
  • Discussion about the date being both Easter and 4/20 (marijuana cultural holiday)
  • Ross reflects on his past marijuana use and describes it as ‘addict junior’ before his cocaine addiction

College Weed Culture (03:17 – 07:37)

  • Ross shares stories about Vermont college marijuana culture
  • Details about visiting glass shops in Burlington to buy smoking paraphernalia
  • Ross’s freshman roommate (now a high school principal) spending hours selecting the perfect ‘bubbler’
  • Discussion about how glass pipes and bongs are manufactured
  • Ross recalls his first 4/20 celebration in Vermont where he ‘blacked out’ from smoking
  • Mentions UVM (University of Vermont) having massive smoke-outs on campus even before legalization

Tattoos and Phish Discussion (07:37 – 13:22)

  • Ross discusses his tribal sun tattoo on his lower back
  • Reveals the tattoo was later associated with Godsmack album art
  • Friends wrote ‘God smack’ on his tattoo during a 4/20 celebration
  • Shows his tattoo to Patrick and explains how it was modified with vines and family initials
  • Discussion about the band Phish being honored at Ross’s college
  • Patrick notes Trey Anastasio (Phish frontman) is actually a New Yorker despite band’s Vermont origins
  • Patrick shares that he bought one Phish album but never became a devoted fan

‍‍ Family Separation (13:22 – 21:38)

  • Hosts discuss being childless since Wednesday as their daughter is with grandparents during spring break
  • Ross had to work on his computer while family was visiting in-laws in Connecticut
  • Patrick went to Binghamton for comedy shows, staying in a cheap Airbnb that reminded him of the movie ‘Hereditary’
  • Their daughter drew a picture of them because she missed them
  • Patrick expresses feeling sad about being away from his daughter
  • They’re receiving pictures and updates from grandparents showing their daughter is having fun

Personal Time (21:38 – 24:49)

  • Discussion about how Patrick used her time alone at home
  • Patrick had set up some dates through apps but decided to cancel them
  • Instead, filled her day with other activities
  • Podcast transitions to paywall announcement

  • Mention of Patreon subscription options:

    1.99/month for full episodes,

    5/month for bonus content

Ep. 184 “You Can’t Punch Children”

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In episode 184 of the podcast, the host records a solo segment to maintain the weekly Wednesday release schedule while acknowledging the absence of his co-host due to spring break. He starts by sharing exciting updates, including the upcoming release of his comedy special “Qualification” on April 22nd, which will be available for purchase or rental on streaming platforms. The host reflects on his experience with the “Troublemakers” podcast, discussing the discomfort of sharing clips featuring sensitive content and navigating the implications of doing so. He recounts a recent confrontation at a playground involving older boys playing soccer dangerously near younger children, noting his awareness of the potential for escalation given his background. The episode concludes with announcements about his upcoming shows in the Binghamton area, encouraging listeners to attend and support his comedy career, as well as to check out his appearance on “Troublemakers.”

 

Notes
️ Podcast Introduction and Updates (00:00 – 03:30)

  • Host is recording a short episode without a co-host due to spring break (no sitter today)
  • Only has about 10-15 minutes to record to maintain weekly Wednesday release schedule
  • Announces comedy special ‘Qualification’ releasing on April 22nd
  • Special will be available to buy or rent on streaming platforms
  • Eventually will be free online, but not for several months

Podcast Experience Discussion (03:31 – 06:30)

  • Host shares experience on ‘Troublemakers’ podcast with Dylan and Dominic
  • Discussion about feeling uncomfortable sharing clips from that podcast that contained ‘locker room talk’
  • Internal conflict about whether to share these clips on social media
  • Concern about school administrators and others seeing this content

️ Playground Confrontation (06:31 – 14:00)

  • Host describes incident at playground with his child
  • Soccer ball kicked by older boys (around 12-13 years old) hit another parent
  • After continued dangerous play near young children on swings, host confronted the boys
  • Host recognizes he might have escalated the situation with Latino boys as a white man
  • Discussion of his recognition that the situation could have become more problematic
  • Later apologized to the other father who was hit by the ball

Upcoming Shows and Closing (14:01 – 15:07)

  • Announces headlining shows in Binghamton area
  • Friday night show at Crooked Mouth Brewery in Endicott, NY
  • Saturday night show at ‘Don’t Tell Binghamton area show’
  • Encourages listeners to attend his shows and buy/rent his special

 

Action items
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  • Viewers should buy or rent the comedy special ‘Qualification’ when it releases on April 22nd (01:15)
  • Listeners interested in hearing the host’s appearance can check out the Troublemakers podcast (03:51)
  • Listeners in the Binghamton area should attend the host’s shows on Friday at Crooked Mouth Brewery and Saturday at Don’t Tell Binghamton (14:32)

Ep. 183 “Jacked Up for a Moose Knuckle” LIMITED EPISODE

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This is the first 20 minutes of a 46 minute episode. For the full episode, please join our patreon at www.patreon.com/wehiredasitter
In the 183rd episode of the “We Hired a Sitter for This” podcast, hosts Patrick Holbert and Ross Erin Martineau kick off with personal anecdotes, including Patrick’s new jogging routine and the recent construction noise in Brooklyn. As they transition into the main topics, they explore their unique relationship dynamics, touching on Ross’s feelings towards the term ‘polyamory’ and recalling their contrasting high school experiences. The conversation shifts to home life, where they discuss family organization and their daughter’s growth. They also delve into podcast business matters, announcing the launch of their Patreon at $5/month and hinting at exclusive content, including a comedy set from Patrick. The episode concludes with light-hearted closing remarks and a push for Patreon subscriptions, emphasizing the value of their podcast efforts. Action items include uploading the comedy set and setting the episode title to ‘Jacked up for a Moose Knuckle.’

️ Podcast Introduction (00:00 – 01:30)

  • ‘We Hired a Sitter for This’ podcast episode 183 introduction
  • Hosts Patrick Holbert and Ross Erin Martineau introduced
  • Patrick described Ross’s wife’s professions: yoga teacher, birth doula, postpartum doula

Personal Updates (01:31 – 05:00)

  • Construction noise mentioned in their Brooklyn neighborhood
  • Patrick started jogging recently – did 1.6 miles two days in a row
  • Patrick feeling better mentally since starting to exercise
  • Brief mention of podcast recordings Patrick has been doing lately
  • Discussion about their dog Peggy who joins them during recording

Relationship Discussion (05:01 – 10:00)

  • Brief discussion about their polyamorous relationship
  • Ross mentioned feeling uncomfortable with the term ‘poly’
  • They joked about not having enough space in their home for ‘real polyamory’
  • Patrick mentioned Ross presents as ‘straight cis white man’ but is actually ‘weird in good ways’
  • Discussion about high school experiences – Ross loved high school while Patrick was ‘traumatized’
  • Ross admitted to having been a bully in his youth (‘cruel to the defenseless’)

Home and Family Life (10:01 – 15:00)

  • Discussion about kitchen clutter and organizing with containers
  • Their daughter has been playing with her dollhouse and making art
  • Praise for their daughter’s independence at school drop-off
  • Patrick jogs to meetings now
  • Conversation about Ross’s attraction patterns and how Patrick responds differently to Ross when he’s depressed

Podcast Business (15:01 – 20:00)

  • Announcement of their Patreon launch at $1.99/month
  • Patrick considering uploading a comedy set that may have gotten him ‘demoted’ at Zany’s Comedy Club
  • Brief discussion about releasing content temporarily for subscribers
  • Nostalgic conversation about high school bullying and social hierarchies
  • Episode ends with reminder about Patreon subscription at $1.99/month

Ep. 182 “Bagel Stackers” LIMITED EPISODE

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This is the first 23 minutes of a 49 minute episode. For the full episode, please join our patreon at www.patreon.com/wehiredasitter

For $1.99 per month you can hear the entirety of our regular podcast episodes. For $5 or more a month- (It’s a pay-what-you-will structure) you will get lots of extra pod cast episodes with juicy details and other comedy/yoga/birth work content.

In the latest episode of the podcast “We Hired a Sitter for This,” hosts Patrick Holbert and Ross Erin Martineau kick off by discussing their personal health challenges, including dealing with persistent illness and sore throats after a recent trip to Denver. They talk about their TV viewing habits, specifically the shows “Severance” and “White Lotus,” and the impact of separate viewing experiences. The conversation then shifts to Ross’s involvement in a lactation eating specialist program, highlighting societal issues surrounding women’s bodies and breastfeeding. The duo also reflects on their exercise routines, struggles to incorporate fitness into family life, and amusing anecdotes about their pets. They celebrate personal milestones, including Patrick’s 44th birthday and Ross’s 16 years of sobriety, and wrap up the episode with a pitch for their Patreon offerings. Action items are assigned, including plans for content creation and resolving audio issues.
Notes️ Podcast Introduction (00:00 – 03:00)

Patrick Holbert and Ross Erin Martineau introducing episode 182 of ‘We Hired a Sitter for this’
Patrick and Ross discuss their recent sickness and how it has affected their lives and podcasting schedule.
They emphasize the importance of maintaining their recording schedule despite personal challenges.
The couple reflects on their shared viewing experiences of shows like “Severance” and “White Lotus” as a way to connect.
Ross has a sore throat; both hosts have been dealing with sickness for 10 days
They mention watching TV shows Severance and White Lotus
Patrick mentions Ross watched Severance without him which affected their TV time together

Health and Travel Updates (03:00 – 07:15)

Hosts recently returned from Denver where they visited Patrick’s brother
Everyone involved in the trip got sick
Patrick apologizes for audio quality issues in previous episode
Patrick mentions having an ‘achy nut’ which may be related to illness
They note it’s April Fool’s Day and express dislike for misinformation pranks
Ross mentions working with a financial advisor and having assignments

Lactation Specialist Discussion (07:15 – 12:30)

Ross discusses taking a lactation eating specialist program
Conversation about how lactation connects to broader issues about women’s bodies
Ross shares how breastfeeding in public was once illegal and remains controversial
Discussion about societal attitudes toward women’s bodies and breastfeeding
Anecdote about seeing a mother breastfeeding at a playground in Denver

Exercise and Family Life (12:30 – 19:00)

Patrick mentions being behind on workouts, promising 3-5 weekly sessions but only completing one
They discuss doing exercises at playgrounds with their child
Conversation about incorporating exercise into daily routine (‘stacking’)
Discussion about their dog Peggy’s personality compared to their niece’s dog Scout
Peggy is described as self-interested while Scout is emotionally attuned to her family

Personal Updates (19:00 – 23:25)

Patrick celebrated his 44th birthday on March 20th
Ross celebrated 16 years of sobriety
Birthday celebration at Kellogg diner with their daughter Franny
Humorous discussion about ‘bagel stackers’ at Panera Bread
Episode ends with a pitch for their Patreon starting at 1.99/month for full episodes and 5/month for bonus content