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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.
  
  
  
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  Media Vulnerability: Patrick feels exposed post-comedy special release
  
  
  

Notes

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

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  Patrick Holbert and Ross Erin Martineau recording with Peggy (dog) present
  
  
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  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
  
  
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  Financial discussion: spending
  40/month on podcast hosting and
  

  20/month on AI transcription software

  
  
  
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  Currently receiving $18/month from Patreon subscribers
  
  

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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