We Hired a Sitter For This
Newlyweds Ross & Patrick discuss love, sex, and whatever else tickles their fancy.
Episodes
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.
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 epi...
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 k...
🎙️ 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 m...
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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 th...
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- Family code for bodily functions developed by Ross’s daughter emphasizes creative family communication and humor.
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Ross completed a three-week working vacation, balancing remote work with quality family time, to improve work-life harmony.
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Franny engaged in hands-on activities like holding a blue ...
- Celebrated recording of Episode 200 of “We Hired a Sitter for This,” highlighting milestone achievements in active podcast engagement since launch.
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Recorded Episode 199, described as a ‘fragmented mess,’ due to a delay, with plans to include a newly recorded intro to enhance the narrative.
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Current recording location in Maine emphasizes privacy and per...
- Hosts are traveling ‘troubadours’ and ‘rubber tramps,’ reflecting a unique podcast format inspired by Bob Dylan’s terminology.
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Currently, there are seven Patreon subscribers supporting the podcast, encouraging more audience engagement through patreon.com/wehiredasitter.
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The host shared a personal story about having their phone stolen, hinting at fut...
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Patrick and Ross are co-parenting in NYC, focusing this episode on first aid and safety after a bicycle accident involving Patrick and Franny.
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Franny attends a wilderness summer camp run by their friend Kirsten, with the family opting for bicycle transportation due to NYC traffic.
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The accident occurred after Patrick installed a new f...
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Podcast nearing milestone of 200 episodes, with plans for celebratory content and highlight reels.
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Patrick announced upcoming comedy shows in Dallas (July 18-20) and Hanover (August 23, 2025), increasing audience engagement.
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Ross completed BLS CPR certification, meeting requirements for continuing doula work and enhancing profess...
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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.
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YouTube channel viewership is limited to 17 views, risking a drop to 14 due to early episode cursing.
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Discussed themes in the ‘Ocean Gate’ documentary, hi...
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Episode 195 of ‘We Hired a Sitter for This’ features Patrick recording solo due to Ross’s inju...
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Patrick’s daughter Franny consistently damages tissue boxes, prompting discussions on structured parenting approaches to address her behavior effectively.
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Discussion centered on Brad Lander’s arrest by ICE, raising concerns about his potential mayoral candidacy amid local political unrest.
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Commentary on Trump’...
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Ross recorded his first sol...
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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.
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Parenting Challenges with Franny: Analyze behavioral issues, including emotiona...
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Balance & Mental Health: Patrick emphasizes the benefits of cycling over driving in NYC for mental health. Highlights pers...
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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 afte...
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