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  Balance & Mental Health: Patrick emphasizes the benefits of cycling over driving in NYC for mental health. Highlights personal challenges of juggling multiple jobs and family commitments, stressing the importance of self-care.
  
  
  
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  Artistic Influence: Names Jesse Wells, Fiona Apple, and Edan as key inspirations for his work. Discusses how music and lyrics serve as a creative outlet, especially after the emotional strain of promoting his comedy special.
  
  
  
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  Community & Future Plans: Recaps recent comedy shows in Tennessee, Atlanta, and Rochester, expressing gratitude for support from family and the comedy community. Plans to develop a new story for Risk podcast and consider creating a comedy special based on personal experiences.
  
  
  

️ Podcast Introduction & Personal Updates (00:00 – 07:45)

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  Patrick opens the episode solo, sharing anecdotes about parenting, daily routines, and his work as a wellness and executive functioning coach.
  
  
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  Describes the benefits of cycling over driving in New York City for mental health and serenity.
  
  
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  Reflects on the challenges of balancing multiple jobs and family responsibilities, especially after recent travel and performances.
  
  

Artistic Inspiration & Creative Process (07:45 – 14:06)

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  Patrick discusses the importance of identifying personal artistic influences, naming Jesse Wells, Fiona Apple, and Edan as current top inspirations.
  
  
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  Explains how music and lyrics provide catharsis and creative fuel, especially when feeling overstimulated by podcasts and pop culture.
  
  
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  Mentions a recent emotional hangover from promoting his comedy special and the need to refill his creative well with new influences.
  
  

Reading Habits & Literary Interests (14:06 – 17:10)

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  Shares frustration about being locked out of a Kindle book and pivots to reading detective noir, inspired by a podcast taping with Ronan Hirshberg and Sam Morrill.
  
  
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  Reflects on the value of consuming both high art and ‘trash’ literature for creative balance.
  
  

Comedy Shows & Future Projects (17:10 – 21:43)

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  Recaps recent comedy performances in Tennessee, Atlanta, and Rochester, including a guest set at the Comedy Catch and a recovery conference show.
  
  
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  Expresses gratitude for support from family and fellow comedians, highlighting the importance of community and mentorship.
  
  
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  Discusses plans to develop a new story for the Risk podcast and contemplates producing a new comedy special based on personal experiences.
  
  

Family Segment & Personal Reflections (21:43 – 32:42)

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  Patrick and Ross record a late-night segment, reflecting on their exhaustion from work and parenting.
  
  
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  Lighthearted discussion about reality TV shows (Below Deck, Housewives, Love Hotel) and the escapism they provide.
  
  
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  Share humorous anecdotes about travel fatigue, post-flight routines, and missing each other during busy periods.
  
  
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  Acknowledge the recent passing of Aunt Helen, expressing love for family and the importance of staying connected.
  
  

️ Pop Culture, Industry Gossip & Stand-Up Experiences (32:42 – 39:00)

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  Ross shares industry gossip about Pedro Pascal’s sexuality, discussing representation and public personas in Hollywood.
  
  
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  Patrick recounts a recent comedy show with Sean Weiss (former Mighty Ducks actor), noting his recovery journey and unique pre-show behaviors.
  
  
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  Conversation touches on the quirks of comedians, the challenges of performing in non-traditional venues, and the camaraderie among comics.
  
  

Patreon Promotion & Closing Remarks (40:34 – 41:30)

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  Patrick promotes the podcast’s Patreon, outlining membership tiers and bonus content.
  
  
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  Encourages listeners to support the show financially if able, emphasizing the importance of sustaining creative projects.