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Ep. 187 “Cultural Casserole” LIMITED EPISODE

Author
Patrick Holbert - Standup Comedian
Published
Wed 07 May 2025
Episode Link
https://whocares.blubrry.net/ep-187-cultural-casserole-limited-episode/


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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’s arthritis treatment; unexpected vet bills led to using a specialized credit card. Highlighted financial strain of pet ownership; vet provided discount due to situation.





  • Balancing Responsibilities: Ross unable to meet a doula client due to illness; arranged alternative assistance. Patrick increased parenting role, attending school events and spending time with Franny. Discussion on managing work and family commitments during quarantine.





  • Customer Service Advocacy: Patrick faced technical issues during a movie outing; escalated the situation to management resulting in compensation (movie passes). Emphasized challenges in advocating for consumer rights in public settings.





  • Podcast Content Development: Ross and Patrick plan for Patreon content including cooking videos and stand-up. Appreciation expressed for patrons; discussed editing processes using iMovie.





  • Episode Title Decision: ‘Cultural Casserole’ chosen as episode title, reflecting a metaphor for shared family experiences. Reminder established to note this title for future reference.










 



Notes




COVID-19 and Family Health Updates (00:00 – 13:16)



  • Ross is recovering from COVID-19, diagnosed four days ago, with symptoms appearing rapidly.



  • Family is quarantining together; Franny and Patrick have tested negative and remain symptom-free.



  • Dog (Peggy) developed a stomach issue; vet visit included shots, a checkup, and an unexpected X-ray due to a perceived mass, causing financial and emotional stress.



  • Vet ultimately reduced charges after no serious issue was found, but recommended sending X-ray to radiology for further review.




Veterinary Costs and Financial Planning (04:51 – 13:16)





  • Discussion of recurring veterinary expenses for Peggy’s arthritis shots and additional vaccinations.



  • Unexpected vet costs led to use of a specialized credit card for pet care, highlighting the financial burden of pet ownership.



  • Vet provided a discount due to the unexpected nature of the X-ray and lack of serious findings.




‍‍ Parenting, Work, and Household Management (16:25 – 27:20)





  • Ross and Patrick discuss balancing parenting, work, and household responsibilities during illness and quarantine.



  • Ross unable to meet doula client due to COVID-19, arranges for another doula to assist, and manages multiple work-related calls without direct compensation.



  • Patrick takes on more parenting duties, including attending school events and spending quality time with Franny.




Movie Outings and Customer Service Issues (28:49 – 43:38)





  • Patrick recounts attending a school movie night and a commercial movie theater outing with Franny.



  • At the theater, technical issues with sound led to a frustrating experience, requiring Patrick to escalate the issue to management and corporate, eventually receiving movie passes as compensation.



  • Discussion of the high cost of movie outings and the challenges of advocating for customer rights in public settings.




Podcast Production and Patreon Content (19:59 – 21:31)





  • Ross and Patrick discuss producing content for their podcast and Patreon, including cooking videos and stand-up sets.



  • They express gratitude to their patrons and encourage listeners to join Patreon for full episodes and bonus content.



  • Ross shares the process of editing and producing videos, referencing the use of iMovie and creative influences.




Metaphors and Episode Naming (24:24 – 25:46)





  • Extended metaphor of ‘cultural casserole’ to describe personal and family traumas and experiences shared in social settings.



  • Decision to use ‘Cultural Casserole’ as an episode title, with a reminder to note it down for future reference.









 



Action items




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  • Remind Ross to use ‘Cultural Casserole’ as the episode title for the podcast (25:46)








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