Category Archives: Parenting

Ep. 159 “Let The Record Show”



In the latest episode of the podcast “We Hired a Sitter for This,” hosts Patrick Holbert and Gastor Almonte discuss a range of topics, beginning with updates on Patrick’s solo parenting journey while his wife, Ross, undergoes yoga teacher training, and her desire to clarify some misconceptions about her smoking habits. The hosts delve into home maintenance challenges, particularly Patrick’s attempt to fix a bathroom faucet, and reflect on family dynamics, including his daughter Franny’s evolving comfort preferences and the difficulties of watching children’s shows. The conversation then shifts to pop culture, covering Gastro’s aversion to musical theater and Patrick’s passion for documentaries, before exploring ideas for new projects, such as a show about hype men in hip-hop and a possible documentary on the Montreal Expos. The episode concludes with actionable items for both hosts, aiming to further develop their creative pursuits. ***This Summary was written by a robot***


Ep. 151 “Dunkin Vonnegut”



Gastor is back in the co-host chair and we discuss our co-headlining trip to Connecticut and the amazing donuts there. We also get into the challenges of home ownership, raising a child in a screen-based world, and the mysteries of the band 311.