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Ep. 195 “Long Balls and a Broken Foot”

Author
Patrick Holbert - Standup Comedian
Published
Wed 02 Jul 2025
Episode Link
https://whocares.blubrry.net/ep-195-long-balls-and-a-broken-foot/


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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, showcasing engagement with current events.



  • Patrick battled strep throat mid-week, demonstrating resilience by performing on the Risk Storytelling podcast, receiving positive feedback.



  • Ross suffered a broken foot during a pool incident, impacting family mobility and leading to an early return from a trip.



  • The family is navigating a childcare gap as they transition from school to summer camp, requiring full-time arrangements during the interim.



  • Patrick reminisced about childhood summers at the Ulster County pool, creating connections between past and present experiences for his daughter.



  • Family visit to Stap Dairy Farm allowed Franny to interact with various farm animals, enriching their time together with hands-on learning.



  • Franny experienced a unique moment feeding domesticated deer, highlighting the importance of wildlife encounters in family outings.









 



Notes




️ Podcast Production Updates (00:00 – 01:33)



  • Episode 195 of ‘We Hired a Sitter for This’ podcast being recorded solo by Patrick due to Ross’s injury and scheduling conflicts.




️ Election Results (01:33 – 03:18)





  • Zoron Momdani won the Democratic mayoral primary nomination, with Patrick making satirical commentary about the outcome.




Health Issues (03:18 – 04:42)





  • Patrick contracted strep throat mid-week, initially mistaking symptoms for COVID before receiving proper diagnosis and antibiotics treatment.




Risk Podcast Performance (04:42 – 06:14)





  • Patrick performed a story he’s been telling since 2017 on the Risk Storytelling podcast Thursday night despite being ill, receiving positive feedback from Ross.




Family Injury (06:14 – 07:43)





  • Ross broke her foot doing a cannonball in Aunt Nat’s pool on Monday, requiring early return from upstate trip and affecting her mobility.




Childcare Gap (07:43 – 10:56)





  • Family navigating week between end of school and start of summer camp, requiring full-time childcare coverage.




‍️ Ulster County Pool Visit (10:56 – 12:18)





  • Patrick took Franny to the Ulster County pool in New Paltz, revisiting location from his childhood Summer Recreation program 35 years ago.




Childhood Memories (12:18 – 16:50)





  • Detailed recollection of summer camp experiences including memorable encounters with bus driver Jack and his distinctive shower habits.




Family Activities Upstate (16:50 – 18:19)





  • Visit to Stap Dairy Farm in Pine Bush where Franny interacted with farm animals including cows, goats, and kittens.




Wildlife Encounters (18:19 – 00:00)





  • Franny hand-fed domesticated deer in Walden, facilitated by tenant who regularly feeds them Cheerios.









 



Action items




Unassigned



  • Record another podcast episode with Ross when she recovers from foot injury (00:00)



  • Upload podcast episode by end of Wednesday to maintain schedule (00:00)



  • Plan summer pool and beach activities around NYC public pool schedule (11am-3pm, 4pm-7pm daily) (00:00)



  • Coordinate Franny’s summer camp pickup (3pm) with pool schedule timing (00:00)








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