Ep. 184 “You Can’t Punch Children”

In episode 184 of the podcast, the host records a solo segment to maintain the weekly Wednesday release schedule while acknowledging the absence of his co-host due to spring break. He starts by sharing exciting updates, including the upcoming release of his comedy special "Qualification" on April 22nd, which will be available for purchase or rental on streaming platforms. The host reflects on his experience with the "Troublemakers" podcast, discussing the discomfort of sharing clips featuring sensitive content and navigating the implications of doing so. He recounts a recent confrontation at a playground involving older boys playing soccer dangerously near younger children, noting his awareness of the potential for escalation given his background. The episode concludes with announcements about his upcoming shows in the Binghamton area, encouraging listeners to attend and support his comedy career, as well as to check out his appearance on "Troublemakers."   Notes ️ Podcast Introduction and Updates (00:00 - 03:30) Host is recording a short episode without a co-host due to spring break (no sitter today) Only has about 10-15 minutes to record to maintain weekly Wednesday release schedule Announces comedy special 'Qualification' releasing on April 22nd Special will be available to buy or rent on streaming platforms Eventually will be free online, but not for several months Podcast Experience Discussion (03:31 - 06:30) Host shares experience on 'Troublemakers' podcast with Dylan and Dominic Discussion about feeling uncomfortable sharing clips from that podcast that contained 'locker room talk' Internal conflict about whether to share these clips on social media Concern about school administrators and others seeing this content ️ Playground Confrontation (06:31 - 14:00) Host describes incident at playground with his child Soccer ball kicked by older boys (around 12-13 years old) hit another parent After continued dangerous play near young children on swings, host confronted the boys Host recognizes he might have escalated the situation with Latino boys as a white man Discussion of his recognition that the situation could have become more problematic Later apologized to the other father who was hit by the ball Upcoming Shows and Closing (14:01 - 15:07) Announces headlining shows in Binghamton area Friday night show at Crooked Mouth Brewery in Endicott, NY Saturday night show at 'Don't Tell Binghamton area show' Encourages listeners to attend his shows and buy/rent his special   Action items Unassigned Viewers should buy or rent the comedy special 'Qualification' when it releases on April 22nd (01:15) Listeners interested in hearing the host's appearance can check out the Troublemakers podcast (03:51) Listeners in the Binghamton area should attend the host's shows on Friday at Crooked Mouth Brewery and Saturday at Don't Tell Binghamton (14:32)