Ep. 197 “Choke On It” LIMITED EPISODE
- Author
- Patrick Holbert - Standup Comedian
- Published
- Wed 16 Jul 2025
- Episode Link
- https://whocares.blubrry.net/ep-197-choke-on-it-limited-episode/
Overview
- Podcast nearing milestone of 200 episodes, with plans for celebratory content and highlight reels.
- Patrick announced upcoming comedy shows in Dallas (July 18-20) and Hanover (August 23, 2025), increasing audience engagement.
- Ross completed BLS CPR certification, meeting requirements for continuing doula work and enhancing professional qualifications.
- CPR training involved a diverse group, including a nun and nursing students, emphasizing varied participant backgrounds.
- A disruptive participant consumed alcohol during the CPR training, leading to removal for inappropriate behavior and inability to participate.
- Course content included the Heimlich maneuver (renamed abdominal thrusts) and chest compressions, important for lifesaving skills.
- Ross received certification via email after successful completion of open-book test, highlighting effective training methods.
- Technical issues arose from recording in 4K format, resulting in limited storage and a truncated episode.
Notes
️ Podcast Introduction & Announcements (00:00 – 02:56)
- Patrick announces upcoming comedy shows: Dallas, Texas (July 18-20) opening for Ian Finance and Hanover, Pennsylvania (August 23, 2025) headlining at Church of Satire
- Podcast has reached episode 197, approaching 200 episodes milestone with plans for celebration content
- Patreon mentioned for bonus content including stand-up sets from Oklahoma City shows
Personal Updates (01:23 – 07:47)
- Ross completed BLS CPR certification through American Heart Association for adult, child, and infant CPR as requirement for doula work
- Child attending summer camp in Brooklyn, allowing parents to record without hiring sitter
- Patrick mentions needing to get to a pool, having not been in water for nearly a week
CPR Training Experience – Main Discussion (09:22 – 16:38)
- Training held at co-working space with diverse group including nun, nursing students, and problematic participant
- Instructor Alba arrived 10 minutes late with two rescue dogs, despite strict punctuality warnings
- Derpy participant described as disruptive individual with blonde beard, gym shorts, claiming to be surgical assistant
Problematic Participant Behavior (18:10 – 32:11)
- Individual openly consumed beer during training, pouring tall boy into Poland Spring bottle
- Became progressively intoxicated throughout session, using excessive profanity in front of nun
- Made inappropriate comments about enjoying using CPR in medical situations
- Eventually removed from class for inability to perform required demonstrations due to intoxication
Training Content & Certification (25:08 – 33:31)
- Course covered Heimlich maneuver (now called abdominal thrusts due to family name removal) and chest compressions
- Open-book test format with advance question review to ensure participant success
- Ross successfully obtained certification via email following completion
Technical & Recording Issues (34:57 – 36:22)
- Phone storage became full due to recording in 4K format
- Episode cut short due to time constraints, with possibility of additional Patreon content
Action items
Patrick
- Edit recorded episode segments together due to interrupted recording (36:22)
- Consider uploading Oklahoma City stand-up sets to Patreon for bonus content (00:00)
- Plan celebration content for upcoming 200th episode milestone (02:56)
Unassigned
- Explore having producer create highlight reel for 200 episodes (02:56)
