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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