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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)
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By Patrick Holbert - Standup Comedian
4.9
4848 ratings
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)