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In the latest episode of the podcast "We Hired a Sitter for This," hosts Patrick Holbert and Ross Erin Martineau kick off by discussing their personal health challenges, including dealing with persistent illness and sore throats after a recent trip to Denver. They talk about their TV viewing habits, specifically the shows "Severance" and "White Lotus," and the impact of separate viewing experiences. The conversation then shifts to Ross's involvement in a lactation eating specialist program, highlighting societal issues surrounding women's bodies and breastfeeding. The duo also reflects on their exercise routines, struggles to incorporate fitness into family life, and amusing anecdotes about their pets. They celebrate personal milestones, including Patrick's 44th birthday and Ross's 16 years of sobriety, and wrap up the episode with a pitch for their Patreon offerings. Action items are assigned, including plans for content creation and resolving audio issues.
Notes️ Podcast Introduction (00:00 - 03:00)
Patrick Holbert and Ross Erin Martineau introducing episode 182 of 'We Hired a Sitter for this'
Patrick and Ross discuss their recent sickness and how it has affected their lives and podcasting schedule.
They emphasize the importance of maintaining their recording schedule despite personal challenges.
The couple reflects on their shared viewing experiences of shows like "Severance" and "White Lotus" as a way to connect.
Ross has a sore throat; both hosts have been dealing with sickness for 10 days
They mention watching TV shows Severance and White Lotus
Patrick mentions Ross watched Severance without him which affected their TV time together
Health and Travel Updates (03:00 - 07:15)
Hosts recently returned from Denver where they visited Patrick's brother
Everyone involved in the trip got sick
Patrick apologizes for audio quality issues in previous episode
Patrick mentions having an 'achy nut' which may be related to illness
They note it's April Fool's Day and express dislike for misinformation pranks
Ross mentions working with a financial advisor and having assignments
Lactation Specialist Discussion (07:15 - 12:30)
Ross discusses taking a lactation eating specialist program
Conversation about how lactation connects to broader issues about women's bodies
Ross shares how breastfeeding in public was once illegal and remains controversial
Discussion about societal attitudes toward women's bodies and breastfeeding
Anecdote about seeing a mother breastfeeding at a playground in Denver
Exercise and Family Life (12:30 - 19:00)
Patrick mentions being behind on workouts, promising 3-5 weekly sessions but only completing one
They discuss doing exercises at playgrounds with their child
Conversation about incorporating exercise into daily routine ('stacking')
Discussion about their dog Peggy's personality compared to their niece's dog Scout
Peggy is described as self-interested while Scout is emotionally attuned to her family
Personal Updates (19:00 - 23:25)
Patrick celebrated his 44th birthday on March 20th
Ross celebrated 16 years of sobriety
Birthday celebration at Kellogg diner with their daughter Franny
Humorous discussion about 'bagel stackers' at Panera Bread
Episode ends with a pitch for their Patreon starting at 1.99/month for full episodes and 5/month for bonus content