We Hired a Sitter For This
Newlyweds Ross & Patrick discuss love, sex, and whatever else tickles their fancy.
Episodes
September 17, 2025 • 55 mins
Patrick and Ross fire up the mics late at night for a looser, spicier edition of the pod. They riff on everything from their daughter’s new kindergarten routines (homework packets already?!) to class, fashion, and political hypocrisy. The conversation veers into ADHD, social media overload, MAGA neighbors, and how billionaires bunker down while the rest of us just try to live.
Ross spills insider fashion-world tea (Alexander Wang, ...
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September 10, 2025 • 17 mins
Podcast Title: We Hired a Sitter For This
🎙️ With Ross Erin Martineau away this week, Patrick Holbert takes the mic solo — juggling comedy career updates, family life, and mental health check-ins all in one episode.
🎭 Patrick’s got a packed schedule:
Sept 11 – Grisly Pair (West Village, midnight show)
Sept 12–13 – Providence Comedy Connection featuring for Ian Fidance
Next weekend (Thurs–Sat) – Stress Factory New Jer...
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September 4, 2025 • 36 mins
On We Hired a Sitter For This, Ross Erin Martineau (doula) and Patrick Holbert (comedian/dad) dig into financial anxiety, summer camp costs, and why Patrick wrote “Vision without solvency is delusion” in his morning pages. A scrapped camping trip led to a Governor’s Island adventure filled with chaotic meals, a $40 surrey bike mishap, and Fran’s big leap into kindergarten.
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August 27, 2025 • 28 mins
🎙️ Show Summary: WE HIRED A SITTER FOR THIS Episode 203 "Eat. Pray. Dude."
Patrick Holbert and Ross Erin Martineau reflect on the growing pains of their podcast, including low YouTube numbers (just 30 views last week) and shifting focus from couple talk to parenting content. They dive into the hellscape of social media moderation, noting Instagram’s tendency to flag pro-immigrant posts, and touch on troubling global politics like ...
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August 20, 2025 • 46 mins
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Patrick and Ross reflect on a vacation in Connecticut and the impact of personal experiences on their podcast narrative.
Ross provides insights on the Biggest Loser documentary, critiquing unhealthy weight loss practices and exploitation tactics in reality TV.
Patrick expresses remorse over previous reality TV production, highlighting t...
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August 16, 2025 • 47 mins
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Family code for bodily functions developed by Ross's daughter emphasizes creative family communication and humor.
Ross completed a three-week working vacation, balancing remote work with quality family time, to improve work-life harmony.
Franny engaged in hands-on activities like holding a blue macaw, showcasing the educational value of family ou...
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August 6, 2025 • 26 mins
Celebrated recording of Episode 200 of "We Hired a Sitter for This," highlighting milestone achievements in active podcast engagement since launch.
Recorded Episode 199, described as a 'fragmented mess,' due to a delay, with plans to include a newly recorded intro to enhance the narrative.
Current recording location in Maine emphasizes privacy and personal safety, specifically at friends' home, which reflects a strategic c...
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August 6, 2025 • 16 mins
Hosts are traveling 'troubadours' and 'rubber tramps,' reflecting a unique podcast format inspired by Bob Dylan's terminology.
Currently, there are seven Patreon subscribers supporting the podcast, encouraging more audience engagement through patreon.com/wehiredasitter.
The host shared a personal story about having their phone stolen, hinting at future content but maintaining an optimistic tone.
It marks the first solo...
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July 23, 2025 • 27 mins
Overview
Patrick and Ross are co-parenting in NYC, focusing this episode on first aid and safety after a bicycle accident involving Patrick and Franny.
Franny attends a wilderness summer camp run by their friend Kirsten, with the family opting for bicycle transportation due to NYC traffic.
The accident occurred after Patrick installed a new front basket on the bicycle, with an Uber passenger opening a car door into...
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July 16, 2025 • 36 mins
Overview
Podcast nearing milestone of 200 episodes, with plans for celebratory content and highlight reels.
Patrick announced upcoming comedy shows in Dallas (July 18-20) and Hanover (August 23, 2025), increasing audience engagement.
Ross completed BLS CPR certification, meeting requirements for continuing doula work and enhancing professional qualifications.
CPR training involved a diverse group, including a nun ...
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July 9, 2025 • 26 mins
Overview
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 politic...
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July 2, 2025 • 19 mins
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Overview
Episode 195 of 'We Hired a Sitter for This' features Patrick recording solo due to Ross's injury; highlights adaptability in content creation.
Zoron Momdani's win in the Democratic mayoral primary nomination sparked satirical takes from Patrick, show...
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June 25, 2025 • 42 mins
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Overview
Patrick's daughter Franny consistently damages tissue boxes, prompting discussions on structured parenting approaches to address her behavior effectively.
Notable demographic shift in NYC polling sites with younger, queer-appearing workers replacing elderly Latino volunteers, ...
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June 18, 2025 • 49 mins
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Discussion centered on Brad Lander's arrest by ICE, raising concerns about his potential mayoral candidacy amid local political unrest.
Commentary on Trump’s presidency led to fears surrounding an emerging fascist state in the USA, with a nuanced debat...
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June 11, 2025 • 47 mins
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Overview
Ross recorded his first solo podcast episode (Episode 192) due to scheduling conflicts with...
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June 4, 2025 • 39 mins
Overview
In this episode of the podcast, hosts Patrick and Ross share exciting show announcements, including upcoming performances in New York City, Dallas, and Portland, while also marking Pride month. Ross discusses her recent success in completing an exam for her lactation specialist training, which covers all approaches to feeding infants and highlights the challenges of medical terminology and calculations involved. The pa...
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May 28, 2025 • 27 mins
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Commitment to Dog Ownership: Hosts reflect on their bond with dog Peggy; highlight long-term responsibilities and emotional impact. Discuss preparing for parenthood through experiences with Peggy; emphasize the emotional weight of pet mortality.
Parenting Challenges with Franny: Analyze behavioral issues, including emotional outbursts and evolving tantrums as she ages. Discuss strategies for managing parenta...
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May 21, 2025 • 41 mins
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On this episode:
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.
Artistic Influence...
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May 14, 2025 • 25 mins
Hi it's really Patrick writing up here on the top. The AI summary is below. Just wanted to pop in and say thanks for listening. We appreciate it! If you haven't yet considered joining our patreon, here's the page with all the info: https://patreon.com/wehiredasitter
Also, remember you can follow both of us on IG where we do a lot of communicating: @itsrosserinmartineau and @itspatrick holbert
Lastly, I wanted to share the links ...
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May 7, 2025 • 47 mins
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COVID-19 Recovery & Family Health: Ross recovering from COVID-19; family quarantine ongoing. Franny & Patrick tested negative. Dog Peggy had stomach issue—vet visit led to unexpected X-ray, but charges were reduced after no serious issue found.
Veterinary Costs Impact: Recurring expenses for Peggy...
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