Let’s chat with Kat and Pat

Patrick and Katrina unpack a travel-filled week of trade shows, hotel and rental-car headaches, a speeding ticket, and audio hiccups from the podcast studio. They also plan a Long Island trip with a ferry ride, share family moments, and laugh about laser tag and late-night pizza mishaps.Casual, candid, and full of small-upgrade talk—from pellet stoves to Marriott statuses—this episode mixes travel burnout with friendship, nostalgia, and a tease for next week’s follow-up.

Season 5, Episode 2 of "Let's Chat with Kat and Pat": Kat and Pat return from a Bahamas trip, break down how they saved with JetBlue and hotel points, share vacation highlights at Bahamar, compare travel strategies and loyalty programs, and discuss the challenge of returning to routine and co-parenting logistics after time away.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Season 4, Episode 17 of "Let's Chat with Kat and Pat" — recorded Wednesday night just after Thanksgiving. Kat and Pat recap their holiday trip to Florida: flights, timeshare deals and points strategies, JetBlue cancellations and rebooking, and how their kids and exes handled dog and home care while they stayed an extra day. They also chat about family moments, funny travel mishaps, and maximizing Marriott Bonvoy rewards. In the back half they attempt their second practice alternate Celtics broadcast ahead of the Celtics–Wizards game, aiming to refine the format and potentially go live for a quarter or half during a future matchup.

It is season number four, episode number 15 of Let's Chat with Kat and Pat, Katrina Bakary, Patrick Gilroy. In this episode the hosts talk podcast hiccups and a potential sponsor who promises to handle the heavy lifting, co-parenting troubles when Connor is accidentally left behind, and a low-budget comedy night that misses the mark. They also cover family news: Grandpa Dave's sudden move to Vermont and surprise visit, birthday celebrations for their son, and the couple’s efforts to balance parenting time, date nights, and holiday plans amid hectic schedules. The episode closes with concerns about their aging dog and plans for the near future as they navigate family change and holiday logistics.