Overview

In episode 166 of the podcast ‘We Hired a Sitter for this’, host Patrick Holbert opens with a personal update, candidly discussing his busy work life and recent feelings of burnout, including a Thanksgiving incident that left him self-conscious about his weight. The episode continues with Patrick announcing his upcoming comedy projects, such as his first special set for release on Amazon in 2025 and the premiere of the Tom Dustin documentary in January. He reflects on solo parenting while his wife is in yoga training, highlighting the challenges of balancing family life with late-night comedy gigs. As he navigates concerns about aging and relevance in the comedy scene, Patrick expresses financial struggles and the importance of connecting with younger audiences. The episode concludes with his contemplations on mortality and future plans, extending gratitude to listeners and encouraging them to share the podcast. Action items include improving communication for scheduling and promoting his upcoming comedy events scheduled for December in Williamsburg and Hurleyville, NY.

Notes

️ Podcast Introduction and Personal Update (00:00 – 08:35)

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  Patrick Holbert introduces episode 166 of ‘We Hired a Sitter for this’
  
  
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  Discusses his busy work schedule and experiencing burnout
  
  
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  Mentions feeling self-conscious about his body
  
  
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  Shares a Thanksgiving incident involving his father commenting on his weight
  
  

Comedy Career and Projects (08:35 – 16:46)

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  Announces upcoming comedy shows and events
  
  
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  Discusses his first comedy special, to be released on Amazon in 2025
  
  
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  Mentions the Tom Dustin documentary premiering in January
  
  
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  Talks about the challenges of doing late-night comedy gigs
  
  

‍ Parenting and Personal Life (16:47 – 26:15)

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  Shares experiences of solo parenting while his wife attended yoga training
  
  
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  Describes decorating the Christmas tree with his daughter Franny
  
  
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  Discusses the difficulties of balancing parenting with late-night comedy gigs
  
  

Age and Relevance in Comedy (26:15 – 37:37)

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  Expresses concerns about feeling less relevant in comedy at age 43
  
  
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  Discusses the challenges of connecting with younger audiences
  
  
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  Talks about financial struggles and the need to make more money from comedy
  
  

Mortality and Future Plans (37:39 – 48:24)

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  Shares concerns about friends’ fathers passing away
  
  
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  Discusses the uncertainty of his future in comedy
  
  
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  Expresses gratitude for listeners and the opportunity to express himself
  
  
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  Encourages listeners to share the podcast with others who might relate
  
  

Action items

Patrick Holbert

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  Improve communication with Gastor for podcast scheduling (45:07)
  
  
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  Ask for more help from people in his life, including his wife Ross (45:38)
  
  
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  Promote upcoming comedy shows: Kenny DeForest Memorial show on December 14th at the Gutter in Williamsburg and Holiday storytelling show on December 21st at H Pack in Hurleyville, NY (46:04)