For the full episode, check us out on Patreon!  https://patreon.com/wehiredasitter Rent or Buy Patrick's Special!! Amazon: https://amzn.to/4italjd AppleTV: https://apple.co/3RvwGBJ Google Play: https://bit.ly/42JrYph Microsoft: https://bit.ly/4cNPsOy Vimeo: https://bit.ly/4iqVDJC YouTubeTV Store: https://bit.ly/4iq1q20 follow these two on social media: @itspatrickholbert @itsrosserinmartineau Academic Insights: Ross Erin reflects on struggles with homework & time management; positive shift in feminist theory classes. Currently studying lactation, adopting better study habits advised by her brother. Media Vulnerability: Patrick feels exposed post-comedy special release Notes ️ Introduction and Patreon Updates (00:00 - 10:37) Patrick Holbert and Ross Erin Martineau recording with Peggy (dog) present Discussion about composting at home and difficulties handling it Patreon shout-outs to their three subscribers: Patrick's sister Rebecca (benefactor level at 12/month), a loyal friend (5/month), and an unknown subscriber with a Hotmail account Financial discussion: spending 40/month on podcast hosting and 20/month on AI transcription software Currently receiving $18/month from Patreon subscribers Academic Discussion and Personal Growth (10:38 - 21:27) Conversation about Divas Live show that Aaron worked on, mentioning celebrities like Judith Light and Billy Porter Ross discusses her academic struggles throughout school years, including difficulty with homework and time management First positive academic experience came in feminist theory classes in college Current experience studying lactation as a 42-year-old and learning better study habits Brother gave important advice about changing study habits for personal growth Discussion of different reading strategies for academic material Career Updates and Personal Projects (21:27 - 31:44) Aaron studying lactation/breastfeeding, balancing coursework while not earning much Patrick mentioned having three jobs happening simultaneously that provide enough income Health discussion about GERD symptoms and body sphincters Aaron notes that despite not earning at peak, her current work situation feels sustainable Discussion about finding sustainable ways to study and complete coursework Planning to schedule regular podcast recordings with prepared topics in the future Media Releases and Public Exposure (31:44 - 41:44) Patrick dealing with feelings of vulnerability after releasing his comedy special Documentary he co-created is screening in theaters Discussion of social media and promotional clips created by the distribution company Patrick received positive feedback from sister Rebecca and friends Friend shared video of family watching the special together Patrick feeling self-conscious about people watching his work Conversation about the vulnerability of putting creative work into the public Fame, Social Media, and Criticism (41:44 - 51:41) Patrick discussing the challenges of being in the public eye Experiencing mixed feelings: wanting recognition while also feeling too exposed Discussion about fame being increasingly niche in today's media landscape Mention of hate comments on Joe List's documentary that Patrick helped create Patrick defended List in a Reddit thread against negative comments Conversation about women in the public eye facing harsher criticism about appearance Mention of how attractiveness privilege affects how criticism is received