Ep. 172 “Concert of Farts”

We Hired a Sitter For This

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In Episode 172 of the podcast “We Hired a Sitter for This,” the host presents a solo episode that opens with a humorous anecdote involving a misunderstanding with their daughter over a bathroom incident, leading to reflections on the complexities of a post-truth society. The conversation transitions into the host’s fascination with spiritual and paranormal topics, including telepathy, reincarnation, and aliens, while balancing skepticism and belief in the supernatural. The episode recounts the host’s recent trip to Salem for the premiere of a Tom Dustin documentary, where technical sound issues contrasted with the audience’s warm reception. As the episode unfolds, the host reflects on aspirations to create more documentaries amid financial concerns and a philosophical contemplation of life’s purpose rooted in love. It concludes with a recap of recent comedy gigs, highlights the supportive community within comedy, and addresses uncertainties regarding the podcast’s future and audience engagement, with action items encouraging a deeper exploration of documentary filmmaking and the effectiveness of the podcast itself.

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️ Solo Episode Introduction (00:24 – 08:32)

Episode 172 of “We Hired a Sitter for This”
Solo episode by the host
Morning incident involving a fart sound in the bathroom
Misunderstanding with daughter about the source of the sound
Reflection on post-truth society

Spiritual and Paranormal Interests (08:32 – 18:22)

Discussion about telepathy and the “Telepathy Tapes” podcast
Thoughts on past lives and reincarnation
Interest in aliens and UFO disclosure
Skepticism vs. belief in supernatural phenomena

Comedy Experiences and Documentary Premiere (18:22 – 28:09)

Trip to Salem, Massachusetts
Premiere of Tom Dustin documentary in Somerville
Technical issues with sound during the screening
Positive audience response to the film

Spirituality and Career Reflections (28:09 – 41:19)

Further discussion on telepathy and alien theories
Desire to make more documentary films
Financial concerns and seeking work opportunities
Reflection on the purpose of life being love

Comedy Gigs and Podcast Reflections (41:19 – 50:27)

Recap of recent comedy performances
Positive experience at Summer Shack in Cambridge
Appreciation for Jack Burke’s kindness to new comedians
Uncertainty about the podcast’s future and audience

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