Wes Austin: Why Filing a Patent Is Way More Expensive Than You Think | DSH #1739

What happens when a patent lawyer becomes a stand-up comedian — and then starts talking about UFOs, AI, lawsuits, Hollywood, and politics? In this long-form conversation, Wesley Austin breaks down the realities of patent law, bombing at open mics, anxiety, lawsuits, government secrecy, AI replacing white-collar jobs, and why money stops motivating you faster than people admit. From filing $15K patents that can take years to approve, to working on secure phones for the NSA, to debating UFO sightings, Bigfoot, and government transparency — this episode moves fast, gets weird, and stays honest. 📚 What You’ll Learn ⚖️ Why patents can cost $30K+ over time 🎤 How comedians survive years of bombing 🧠 Why lawsuits wreck mental health 🤖 How AI is reshaping white-collar jobs 🛸 Why mass UFO sightings fascinate people 📺 How media narratives influence belief 💸 Why money has diminishing emotional returns 🎯 Why resilience matters more than talent Chapters 00:00 How Expensive Patents Really Are 01:42 Lawyer by Day, Comedian by Night 02:30 Bombing at Open Mics for Years 03:41 The Joke That Failed for 3 Years 05:02 Why Lawsuits Destroy Mental Health 07:21 AI Is Replacing Lawyers Quietly 09:15 UFO Patents & Government Secrecy 11:11 Bigfoot, Mass Sightings & Human Psychology 14:08 Media Narratives & Social Programming 41:57 Why More Money Stops Changing Your Life 🎙️ APPLY OR CONNECT 👉 Apply to be on the podcast: https://www.digitalsocialhour.com/application 📩 Business inquiries / sponsors: sean@digitalsocialhour.com 👤 GUEST: Wes Austin - https://www.instagram.com/wesley.austin2/ 💼 SPONSORS QUINCE: https://quince.com/dsh 🥗 Fuel your health with Viome: https://buy.viome.com/SEAN Use code “Sean” at checkout for a discount! 🎧 LISTEN ON 🍏 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/digital-social-hour/id1676846015 🎵 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5Jn7LXarRlI8Hc0GtTn759 📸 Sean Kelly Instagram: @seanmikekelly ⚠️ DISCLAIMER The views and opinions expressed by guests on Digital Social Hour are solely those of the individuals appearing on the podcast and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of the host, Sean Kelly, or the Digital Social Hour team. While we encourage open and honest discussions, Sean Kelly is not legally responsible for any statements, claims, or opinions made by guests during the show. Listeners are encouraged to form their own opinions and seek professional advice where appropriate. The content shared is for entertainment and informational purposes only — it should not be taken as legal, medical, financial, or professional advice. We strive to present accurate and reliable information; however, we make no guarantees regarding its completeness or accuracy. The views expressed are solely those of the speakers and do not necessarily represent those of the producers or affiliates of this program. 🔥 Stay tuned for more episodes featuring top creators, founders, and innovators shaping the digital world! 🔑 Keywords wesley austin interview, patent lawyer comedian, how much patents cost, patent prosecution explained, stand up comedy bombing, stage anxiety comedy, ai replacing lawyers, white collar jobs ai, lawsuit stress mental health See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info . Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.