Drew Brooks has been working all over the Harrisburg, Pa., stand-up scene over the last three years. He got into long-form improv comedy when he was in high school and spent 10 years before trying something more competitive. After two false starts and a couple Zoom shows, Brooks has established himself in the scene. He became the most recent winner…

By Patrick Holbert - Standup Comedian

Mike Quindlen is one of the most important comedians in Baltimore. He stepped onto the stage at Magooby's in Timonium, Md., 13 years ago and won a contest. Then he started a monthly show at The Ottobar, the Second Saturday Shit Show, that's still happening today. He just wants the best for his city and scene. He ran the Ellicott Silly Comedy Festiv…

Luke Thayer is a hilarious comedian and Christian. I wanted to sit down with him to talk about the role religion and church plays in his life as a parent, a comic, and member of the general community. He’s a great comic and you can find a bunch of his stuff online including a very very funny Dry Bar special. Check him out and enjoy this conversatio…

Rebecca Sanders has been doing stand-up around Lexington, Ky., for about eight years. She took some time off following the pandemic, but she's back at it. Inspired by David Sedaris, Rebecca started by writing comedic essays and then quickly went to work after beginning her stand-up career. She did field pieces for the news show, "Hey Kentucky!" and…

By Patrick Holbert - Standup Comedian

Josh Wells started doing stand-up about 15 years ago when a group of his musician friends needed a host. A big fan of stand-up when he was a kid, he found a place in the New Jersey scene around North Bergen. When he's not following NOFX all over the East Coast, Wells co-produces the Hell Yea! Comedy Show at the Wawa Social Club. He also publishes t…

🎙️ Show Summary: WE HIRED A SITTER FOR THIS Episode 146 “Excrement Heavy Beginning” This summary was written by a robot In this episode, Patrick and Gastor dive into various entertaining and thought-provoking topics, from personal anecdotes to childhood memories. 🚽 Bathroom Etiquette Debate (00:00 – 10:15) The mechanics and acceptability of peeing …

Rachel Daze started doing stand-up in October 2019. She's been traveling all over New York, giving audiences a good look at who she really is. Graduating from a 110-person class, she's found a good home on the stage. She's competing in Rochester's Funniest Person contest at the Comedy at the Carlson. She also runs a writer's workshop on Sunday. She…

🎙️ Show Summary: WE HIRED A SITTER FOR THIS Episode 145 “Nature Camp” This summary was written by a robot In this episode, Patrick and Gastor discuss a range of topics including personal updates, parenting dynamics, nature camps for children, childcare practices, childhood experiences, and reflections on their roles as parents. 🎙️ Podcast Recording…

Patrick Holbert is a very funny comedian, director, film-maker, producer and podcaster in New York City. He started doing stand-up for real in 2014 after a couple false starts. He jumped right into hosting open mics and running shows and has traveled the country doing college gigs. He just finished working with Joe List on a documentary on comedian…

🎙️ Show Summary: WE HIRED A SITTER FOR THIS Episode 144 “Tractor Bros” This summary was written by a robot In this episode, Patrick and Gastor cover a wide range of topics, including comedy shows, audience interaction, and the unexpected appeal of tractors. Here’s a breakdown of their discussion: 🎙️ Podcast Introduction and Banter (00:23 – 03:05) T…

Victoria Vincent is a really funny comedian working out of Chicago. She grew up in Columbus, Ohio, the daughter of a surgeon and a nurse practitioner. She joined the rest of her extended family by working in healthcare as a radiation technician, but decided to persue stand-up full-time after getting into Just For Laughs in Montreal back in 2022. De…

The Holbertineaus travel up I-95 to visit the maternal grandparents. Hop in, you’re riding beach!!By Patrick Holbert - Standup Comedian

Rachel Peters has been doing stand-up in Philadelphia for the last decade. She did improv in high school and then took the microphone when she was 18 while attending the University of the Arts. She took a break during the pandemic, but is back in the scene. She produces shows with More Please! and co-hosts the We're Dating Podcast with Alejandro Mo…

Car trouble blowsBy Patrick Holbert - Standup Comedian

Sam Ellefson started doing stand-up when he turned 21 years old in college in Tacoma, Wash. In the last seven years, he's risen toward the top of the Tacoma scene, moved to Denver and recorded his first special, "Minnesota Nice," in his hometown, Hutchinson, Minn. He released the special on YouTube last year and Burn This Records picked it up and d…

Wow two episodes in a row with Ross back in the cockpit?? And this is a revealing one. So revealing it doesn’t seem right to put a bunch of bullet points in to Chat GPT to churn out show notes for this one. Does anyone even read these summaries? Do you hate that I use Chat GPT as much as I hate it? Please trust me- these notes are the only time I e…

PT Bratton, a comedian in Bowie, Md., started doing stand-up nine years ago after he and his wife saw a comedy show. A preacher since he was 14 and a military veteran, Bratton decided to give it a shot and has become one of the best comedians in the D.C.-Maryland-Virginia area. He teaches at the Armed Service Arts Partnership and his special, "You'…

🎙️ Show Summary: WE HIRED A SITTER FOR THIS Episode 140 “Peach Pit to The Max” This summary was written by a robot. In Episode 140 of “We Hired a Sitter For This,” Patrick Holbert is joined by the original co-host, Ross Erin Martineau, for a candid discussion on relationships, parenting, and personal growth. Main Topics: 🐾 Veterinarian Visit: Patri…

Jacqui Marpa moved to Michigan from the Philippines when she was 15 years old. She'd studied up on America by watching High School Musical, so she was ready to perform when she got here. She began doing stand-up in Lansing, Mich., when she was 19 and has performed across the Midwest and made it to Sketchfest in San Francisco back in February. She's…

🎙️ Show Summary: WE HIRED A SITTER FOR THIS Episode 139 “A Brolic Episode” This summary was written by a robot. In Episode 139 of “We Hired a Sitter For This,” hosts Patrick Holbert and Gastor Almonte discuss a range of topics focusing on parenting and online safety for children. Main Topics: 🧑‍💻 Online Safety for Children: Patrick and Gastor delve…

Erin Clough started doing stand-up at The Backline Comedy class in January 2023, mainly out of boredom. Since then, she's become and established member of the comedy scenes in Omaha and Lincoln, Neb. She performed at the Floodwater Comedy Festival in Iowa City, Iowa, in April and has big plans for the next year. She's got her dad in the audience to…

🎙️ Show Summary: WE HIRED A SITTER FOR THIS Episode 138 “Civic Doody” This summary was written by a robot. In Episode 138 of “We Hired a Sitter For This,” hosts Patrick Holbert and Gastor Almonte tackle an array of engaging topics, blending humor and insight in their signature style. Main Topics: ⚖️ Gastor’s Jury Duty Experience: Gastor shares his …

Bob Beach is one of the best comedians in Utica, N.Y. He started doing improv at the Uptown Theatre in 2018 and began stand-up pretty soon after that. He's able to do that while working on his PhD dissertation on cannabis usage between World War I and World War II, something we all think about on a daily basis. He's expecting his first child, so he…

🎙️ Show Summary: WE HIRED A SITTER FOR THIS Episode 137 “Ancient Itch” This summary was written by a robot. In Episode 137 of “We Hired a Sitter For This,” hosts Patrick Holbert and Gastor Almonte dive into a myriad of topics following their co-headlining gig in Westerly, RI. Main Topics: 🎤 Post-Gig Reflections: Join Patrick and Gastor as they refl…

Eric Rueseler is a comedian in Cape Girardeau, Mo. He started doing stand-up six years ago and is a part of the St. Louis scene. It was either that or Memphis. An active Marine for six years, he works at the Helium Comedy Club and the Funny Bones and has a weekly podcast called "The Best?" He gave a preview of it on this episode. Follow Eric Ruesel…

Episode Title: “Drive to Hurleyville” 🎙️ Show Summary: “We Hired a Sitter For This” – Episode 136 This summary was written by a robot. Join hosts Patrick Holbert and Gastor Almonte on a scenic drive in the Kia Sorento as they journey to a co-headlining gig in Hurleyville, NY. Along the way, they engage in a lively discussion covering a diverse arra…

Austin Baca is a very funny comedian in Reno, Nev. After growing up in Los Angeles, Baca ditched his plans of becoming a geologist and began doing stand-up in 2016. He helped keep the comedy scene in Reno going after the pandemic and is enjoying life now. Follow Austin Baca: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itwasjustaustin/ Support the Show.…

Episode Title: “Bus Chase” 🎙️ Show Summary: “We Hired a Sitter For This” – Episode 135 This summary was written by a robot. Join hosts Patrick Holbert and Gastor Almonte in Episode 135 of “We Hired a Sitter For This” as they embark on a journey of nostalgia, personal aspirations, and the intricacies of balancing family life with personal passions. …

JJ Jones is a Boston-area comedian who was raised on British TV and New England sarcasm. He started doing stand-up in Denver eight years ago. He moved back to Massachusetts in 2017, lives in Foxboro and has been getting steady work all over the Northeast. He's a regular at the Comedy Connection in East Providence, R.I., and is headlining small club…

Episode Title: “Naked Tres Golpes” 🎙️ Show Summary: “We Hired a Sitter For This” – Episode 134 This summary was written by a robot. Join hosts Patrick Holbert and Gastor Almonte in Episode 134 of “We Hired a Sitter For This” as they embark on a candid exploration of personal experiences, comedy shows, and family vacations. Main Topics: 🎭 Behind the…

Carson Taylor has been doing stand-up in the Mobile, Ala., area for almost a decade. He made friends with Zeke Buckhaults in high school, joined his band, Shropshire Collective, and followed him into the comedy scene. Taylor quit drinking six months ago and has noticed a big change in his stand-up -- mainly that he doesn't black out on stage anymor…

🎙️ Show Summary: “We Hired a Sitter For This” – Episode 133 This summary was written by a robot. Join hosts Patrick Holbert and Gastor Almonte in Episode 133 of “We Hired a Sitter For This” as they dive into a wide range of topics, from podcast duo names to navigating family traditions and parenting styles. Main Topics: 🎤 Podcast Duo Names: Laugh a…

Kristen Lytie grew up in the punk rock scene in Green Bay, Wisc., and started doing stand-up in Chicago in 2013. She moved back to Green Bay in 2018 and is one of the big pieces of the comedy scene. She's been in festivals all over the country and is starting one, the Green Bay UFO Fest, this year from July 19 to 21. She recorded her debut album, “…

After Patrick recounts his challenging week in exhausting detail, these guys discuss the following: (This somewhat dry list of topics was generated by AI that listened to us record this episode) 📊 Show Notes & Overview Discussion on communication habits with children Importance of positive talk and language use Encouraging self-confidence and healt…

Charlie Nadler is a stand-up comedian living in the Berkshires in Western Massachusetts. His parents, Marty and Holly Nadler, met while working on Laverne & Shirley, and Charlie was able to be on the sets of The Princess Bride and Pretty Woman and got to know Garry and Penny Marshall. Charlie wanted to be a screenwriter and worked in Los Angeles, w…

🎙️ Show Summary: “We Hired a Sitter For This” – Episode 131: “Billionaires in Bikinis” This summary was written by a robot. Join hosts Patrick Holbert and Gastor Almonte in Episode 131 of “We Hired a Sitter For This” as they delve into a wide array of topics, from celebrity scandals to parenting advice from Reddit. Main Topics: 🎤 Recent Accusations…

Jake Silberman started doing stand-up in Minneapolis in 2013 before moving to Portland and beginning a serious run. He was one of Potland's best comedians, putting out "The Crowd Work Album" in 2020, and moved to New York City in 2022. He's toured the country in a van and worked with Norm Macdonald, Nate Bartgaze, Kyle Kinane and Nick Mullen. Jake'…

🎙️ Show Summary: “We Hired a Sitter For This” – Episode 130: “Coco G Skips Easter” This summary was written by a robot. Join hosts Patrick Holbert and Gastor Almonte in Episode 130 of “We Hired a Sitter For This” as they embark on another hilarious and insightful exploration of parenthood, comedy, and everyday absurdities. Main Topics: 🐰 Coco G’s E…

Brad Monkell picked up the bass when he was in middle school and has been able to make a career out of it. At the end of 2019, he stepped onto a comedy stage. It took him about a year to get back to it, and since then, he's been one of the driving forces of Albany's scene. He's also a radio host for WOOC 105.3 FM. He hosts open mics and runs shows …

🎙️ Show Summary: “We Hired a Sitter For This” – Episode 129 “Regrets & Conundrums” This summary was written by a robot. Join hosts Patrick Holbert and Gastor Almonte in Episode 129 of “We Hired a Sitter For This” as they navigate the hilarious and sometimes challenging world of parenting through the lens of Reddit posts. Main Topics: 🐱 Cat Poop Con…

Ted Anderson went to college at Marquette and decided with his wife to buy a house in Hawaii. After beginning their physical therapy practice, he started doing stand-up in 2009 and became an integrel part of the Maui scene. He's one of the founders of Power Up Comedy and a producer of the Hawaiian TV show, Moku Moku. It's about three friends naviga…

🎙️ Podcast Summary: “We Hired a Sitter For This” – Episode 128: “Doctor New York” This summary was written by a robot. Join hosts Patrick Holbert and Gastor Almonte in Episode 128 of “We Hired a Sitter For This” as they embark on another hilarious and candid exploration of life’s quirks and challenges. Main Topics: 🧢 Bespoke Caps and Misunderstandi…

Alan Massenburg started doing stand-up in Lancaster, Pa., in 2015. Already with two daughters, he decided to take his funny social-media persona onto the stage and it's paid off. He splits time between Lancaster with his kids and New York City and he recorded his debut album, "We Got Action," in November. It's available on March 22, so make sure to…

🎙️ Podcast Summary (Written by a Robot): “We Hired a Sitter For This” – Episode 127 Join hosts Patrick Holbert and Gastor Almonte in Episode 127 of “We Hired a Sitter For This” as they embark on another hilarious and insightful journey through the ups and downs of comedy, parenting, and life on the road. Main Topics: 🚗 On the Road Again: Laugh alon…

Chris Jones started doing stand-up in the Poconos when he was 15 years old. He started doing bar shows and open mics when he was 19. He's 28 now and after a few years away from the stage, he's back and being productive. He's emerged as one of the stand-outs in the Northeast Pennsylvania scene and has big plans for 2024. Follow Chris Jones: Instagra…

🎙️ Podcast Summary: “We Hired a Sitter For This” – Episode 126: “Don’t Know Nothing About Soap” This summary was written by a robot. Join hosts Patrick Holbert and Gastor Almonte in Episode 126 of “We Hired a Sitter For This” as they dive into a whirlwind of comedic discussions, personal anecdotes, and candid reflections. Main Topics: 📺 Encounterin…

Paul Clemente started doing stand-up when he was 36 years old and is doing all he can to keep comedy alive in Jamestown, N.Y. Always a performer at heart, he did improv at the Lucille Ball Comedy Festival and is trying as hard as he can to get local comedy into the National Comedy Center. The only constant member of the Jamestown comedy scene and t…

Patrick and Gastor hit the road to take the stage together for the first time in this episode. Jump in the back seat and buckle up because you’re in for a wild ride! In this episode, the comedian dads talk about Patrick’s crappy car again; Neighborhood tribal politics & punishment; The surveillance industrial complex; Pet peeves amongst spouses, an…