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In Episode 172 of the podcast “We Hired a Sitter for This,” the host presents a solo episode that opens with a humorous anecdote involving a misunderstanding with their daughter over a bathroom incident, leading to reflections on the complexities of a post-truth society. The conversation transitions into the host’s fascination with spiritual and paranormal topics, including telepathy, reincarnation, and aliens, while balancing skepticism and belief in the supernatural. The episode recounts the host’s recent trip to Salem for the premiere of a Tom Dustin documentary, where technical sound issues contrasted with the audience’s warm reception. As the episode unfolds, the host reflects on aspirations to create more documentaries amid financial concerns and a philosophical contemplation of life’s purpose rooted in love. It concludes with a recap of recent comedy gigs, highlights the supportive community within comedy, and addresses uncertainties regarding the podcast’s future and audience engagement, with action items encouraging a deeper exploration of documentary filmmaking and the effectiveness of the podcast itself.
Notes
️ Solo Episode Introduction (00:24 – 08:32)
- Episode 172 of “We Hired a Sitter for This”
- Solo episode by the host
- Morning incident involving a fart sound in the bathroom
- Misunderstanding with daughter about the source of the sound
- Reflection on post-truth society
Spiritual and Paranormal Interests (08:32 – 18:22)
- Discussion about telepathy and the “Telepathy Tapes” podcast
- Thoughts on past lives and reincarnation
- Interest in aliens and UFO disclosure
- Skepticism vs. belief in supernatural phenomena
Comedy Experiences and Documentary Premiere (18:22 – 28:09)
- Trip to Salem, Massachusetts
- Premiere of Tom Dustin documentary in Somerville
- Technical issues with sound during the screening
- Positive audience response to the film
Spirituality and Career Reflections (28:09 – 41:19)
- Further discussion on telepathy and alien theories
- Desire to make more documentary films
- Financial concerns and seeking work opportunities
- Reflection on the purpose of life being love
Comedy Gigs and Podcast Reflections (41:19 – 50:27)
- Recap of recent comedy performances
- Positive experience at Summer Shack in Cambridge
- Appreciation for Jack Burke’s kindness to new comedians
- Uncertainty about the podcast’s future and audience