Episodes

  • From Antarctic Freeze to Sudden Heat: A Monday of Family, Repairs, and Burnout
    Feb 6 2026

    Season 4, Episode 25 — Hosts Katrina Petteri and Patrick Gilroy talk through a hectic Monday: a dramatic temperature swing, an 18‑year‑old daughter’s first sleepover in years, and the strain of caregiving with a father moved in.

    They discuss ongoing home problems (a leaky boiler, a failing washer, a broken toaster), mounting expenses, burnout from constant interruptions, and the emotional weight of parenting and family responsibilities — plus plans for a short vacation and a Celtics game to look forward to.

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    37 mins
  • Winter Woes & House Repair Nightmares
    Jan 30 2026

    Season 4, Episode 24 of "Let's Chat with Kat and Pat" — Kat and Pat grapple with a massive snowstorm, failing home systems (boiler, mini-splits), tough repair decisions and costs, credit and ex-related drama, and a heartwarming week with Pat's dad moving in who rediscovers joy through karaoke and family time.

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    53 mins
  • Snow, Shovels & Seniors: Dad Moves In — Chaos Ensues
    Jan 26 2026

    Season 4, Episode 23 of "Let's Chat with Kat and Pat" with Katrina Petteri and Patrick Gilroy. A snowy Monday in New Hampshire sparks nonstop hustle: heated mats, icy driveways, and an $800 electric bill.

    The episode follows the hectic move-in of Kat's dad — rushed renovations, stubborn furniture, helpful (and unhelpful) family members, a confused dog, and contractors like BathFlip, Empire, and Easy Scrap stepping in to help.

    Between travel for work, Connor's robotics and camp expenses, car plans, and debates about diet and independence, the hosts balance frustration and humor while making tough decisions and planning a small modular home for the future.

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    55 mins
  • 24 Hours of Romance, Robes & Rain: Our Anniversary at the Liberty
    Jan 19 2026

    In Season 4, Episode 22 of Let’s Chat with Kat and Pat, Katrina Petteri and Patrick Gilroy relive a perfect 24-hour anniversary escape at the Liberty Hotel—Marriott elite upgrades, a soaked walk in dollar‑store ponchos, dancing in the lobby, and a Celtics game—while also juggling loyalty points, hotel perks, and the return home to urgent renovations and the looming move‑in of Katrina’s dad. The episode mixes humor, travel tips, and real-life stress as they balance celebration with the chaos of home projects and family obligations.

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    57 mins
  • Dad's Move-In Mayhem: Floods, Showers & Family Fixes
    Jan 8 2026

    Season 4, Episode 21 of "Let’s Chat with Kat and Pat" (Katrina Petteri & Patrick Gilroy). Kat and Pat juggle holiday travel bookings, a sudden decision to move Kat’s dad in, a bathroom flood that forces a full remodel, and the frantic DIY and contractor work to make the house safe and livable.

    Between candid family talk, caregiving plans, car-shopping for dad, budget trade-offs, and laugh-out-loud moments, the hosts balance urgency, love, and practical solutions as they prepare for this major life change.

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    1 hr
  • Holiday Tipping Point: Grandpa Moves In & Boundaries Break
    Jan 5 2026

    Season 4, Episode 20 of Let's Chat with Kat and Pat: on a holiday week Kat and Pat discuss family drama after Katrina's father is moved out-of-state, then abruptly needs care — sparking conflict with sisters, old wounds, and a last-minute plan to bring Grandpa Dave into their small home.

    They cover the emotional fallout, secrets about the family house sale, the strain of sudden caregiving, the logistics of making room (including a proposed tiny house), and promise a follow-up next week as they navigate boundaries, finances, and next steps.

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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Christmas With Exes? A Tense Invitation and Holiday Chaos
    Dec 20 2025

    Season 4, Episode 19 of "Let's Chat with Kat and Pat" covers Katrina feeling ill and short on sleep, the strain of covering work during the holidays, and the couple’s holiday preparations. They discuss complex family dynamics: an unexpected invitation from Pat’s ex-wife to spend Christmas together, nostalgia for Kowloon Chinese food traditions, custody and challenges with their grown children, and Caitlin’s recovery and insurance complications.

    The episode also touches on dental appointments, busy schedules, and the couple’s plans to travel after Christmas, balancing family obligations and self-care during a difficult holiday season.

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    38 mins
  • E‑Waste, Locked Phones & Holiday Meltdowns — Ep. 18
    Dec 11 2025

    Season 4, Episode 18 of Let’s Chat with Kat and Pat features Katrina Petteri and Patrick Gilroy discussing why they won’t make episode 25 this year, technical problems and personal losses, and a new idea for trash companies to offer extra holiday box pickups.

    The hosts also dive into holiday plans and downsizing gifts, family drama around a daughter in rehab and phone activation issues, teaching a teen son how to buy meaningful gifts, and complicated relationships with exes and extended family.

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    1 hr and 2 mins