We Hired a Sitter For This

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
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                        • 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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