• Episode 196 of ‘We Hired a Sitter for This’ recorded on July 7, 2025, with hosts reflecting on a successful comedy performance despite a small audience.
• YouTube channel viewership is limited to 17 views, risking a drop to 14 due to early episode cursing.
• Discussed themes in the ‘Ocean Gate’ documentary, highlighting safety negligence in underwater exploration linked to wealthy individuals and current political commentary.
• Patrick reflecting on his 22-year NYC journey as a sober companion, emphasizing the personal significance of the Kosciusko Bridge.
• Current coaching role aids financial stability while aspiring to transition into comedy and filmmaking, with detailed plans for Patreon discussions.
• Bespoke Patreon strategy includes direct outreach to 6 current subscribers and varying content tiers, such as risk story performances and yoga class for remote subscribers.
• Ross actively participates in family responsibilities, involving quarterly toy and clothing donations, facing logistical challenges with drop-off scheduling.
• Nostalgic discussions about past experiences, including reflections on childhood visits to Long Island, enhance personal storytelling throughout the episode.
• Exploration of British reality TV shows sparks conversation about cultural preferences in entertainment.
• Highlighted the need for improved audio equipment knowledge, referencing techniques from LCD Sound System performances.

• Episode 196 of ‘We Hired a Sitter for This’ podcast recorded on Monday, July 7, 2025 at 9:30 PM.
• Host Ross performed comedy at Grizzly Pair for six people and felt successful as a comedian.
• Recording split format with intro together, then separate segments due to scheduling conflicts.
• YouTube channel has limited viewership – 17 views that could drop to 14 with early cursing.
• Audio equipment discussion regarding square microphone technique similar to LCD Sound System performances.

• Hosts watched ‘Naked Brits’ dating show on HBO featuring uncensored British participants.
• Discussion of British reality TV preferences, including country home shows and wealth-focused programming.
• Patrick working multiple doula jobs while maintaining podcast schedule.
• Ross mentioned spitting habit of daughter Franny after teeth brushing.

• Watched Ocean Gate documentary about ‘liquefied billionaires’ and narcissistic wealthy individuals.
• Documentary explores generationally wealthy submarine company owner who caused deaths through poor salesmanship and safety negligence.
• Political commentary connecting documentary themes to current leadership and ‘death cult’ politics.

• Recording at 5:40 AM on Tuesday, July 8 while driving to Manhattan for client work.
• Working as sober companion/executive functioning coach for 9-10 years, helping clients with emotional disorders and neurodivergence.
• Crossing Kosciusko Bridge triggers 22-year reflection on New York City career journey since May 2003 college graduation.
• Bridge replacement project completed 6-7 years ago, previously was deteriorating brutalist steel structure.
• Nostalgic memories of driving to Long Island to visit ex-girlfriend’s family on weekends.

• Current coaching work serves as survival structure to support real passions in comedy and filmmaking.
• Goal to transition out of current work, planning detailed discussion for Patreon subscribers about work specifics.
• Past production assistant experience included overnight tape digitization when physical tapes were required for editing.

• Bespoke Patreon approach with individual outreach to 6 current subscribers.
• Risk story performance content planned for $5 tier subscribers.
• Yoga class content offering for subscribers who don’t live in New York City.
• Two-dollar subscription level provides access to full episodes beyond the limited free version.

• Ross manages quarterly toy and clothing donations, currently bags waiting in car trunk for two weeks.
• Blues Clues watch toy making repeated sounds from donation bags, creating mental distraction during drive.
• Bushwick free store available on Tuesdays for donations, but car scheduling conflict prevents drop-off.

• Record individual podcast segment during 5:30 AM drive to Manhattan (08:52)
• Record segment after teaching yoga class (08:52)
• Create detailed Patreon content explaining work transition specifics (21:36)
• Upload Risk story performance to Patreon for $5 tier subscribers (08:52)

Ross

• Record individual podcast segment when alone (08:52)
• Deliver toy donation bags to Bushwick free store or alternative location (23:22)
• Consider recording yoga class content for Patreon subscribers (08:52)