Ep. 186 “Divas Live” LIMITED EPISODE

Advice, Comedy, Marriage, Parenting, Pop Culture, Sex, Travel, Uncategorized

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  • Academic Insights: Ross Erin reflects on struggles with homework & time management; positive shift in feminist theory classes. Currently studying lactation, adopting better study habits advised by her brother.
  • Media Vulnerability: Patrick feels exposed post-comedy special release
Notes

️ Introduction and Patreon Updates (00:00 – 10:37)

  • Patrick Holbert and Ross Erin Martineau recording with Peggy (dog) present
  • Discussion about composting at home and difficulties handling it
  • Patreon shout-outs to their three subscribers: Patrick’s sister Rebecca (benefactor level at
    12/month), a loyal friend (5/month), and an unknown subscriber with a Hotmail account
  • Financial discussion: spending

    40/month on podcast hosting and

    20/month on AI transcription software

  • Currently receiving $18/month from Patreon subscribers

Academic Discussion and Personal Growth (10:38 – 21:27)

  • Conversation about Divas Live show that Aaron worked on, mentioning celebrities like Judith Light and Billy Porter
  • Ross discusses her academic struggles throughout school years, including difficulty with homework and time management
  • First positive academic experience came in feminist theory classes in college
  • Current experience studying lactation as a 42-year-old and learning better study habits
  • Brother gave important advice about changing study habits for personal growth
  • Discussion of different reading strategies for academic material

Career Updates and Personal Projects (21:27 – 31:44)

  • Aaron studying lactation/breastfeeding, balancing coursework while not earning much
  • Patrick mentioned having three jobs happening simultaneously that provide enough income
  • Health discussion about GERD symptoms and body sphincters
  • Aaron notes that despite not earning at peak, her current work situation feels sustainable
  • Discussion about finding sustainable ways to study and complete coursework
  • Planning to schedule regular podcast recordings with prepared topics in the future

Media Releases and Public Exposure (31:44 – 41:44)

  • Patrick dealing with feelings of vulnerability after releasing his comedy special
  • Documentary he co-created is screening in theaters
  • Discussion of social media and promotional clips created by the distribution company
  • Patrick received positive feedback from sister Rebecca and friends
  • Friend shared video of family watching the special together
  • Patrick feeling self-conscious about people watching his work
  • Conversation about the vulnerability of putting creative work into the public

Fame, Social Media, and Criticism (41:44 – 51:41)

  • Patrick discussing the challenges of being in the public eye
  • Experiencing mixed feelings: wanting recognition while also feeling too exposed
  • Discussion about fame being increasingly niche in today’s media landscape
  • Mention of hate comments on Joe List’s documentary that Patrick helped create
  • Patrick defended List in a Reddit thread against negative comments
  • Conversation about women in the public eye facing harsher criticism about appearance
  • Mention of how attractiveness privilege affects how criticism is received