A Chat with my Mum 👩 #344
Rock n' Roll English
Deep Dive
Why did Martin decide to have his mum on the podcast?
Martin decided to have his mum on the podcast because he was on holiday for his birthday and hadn't planned anything. He also wanted to reflect on his life as he recently turned 40, and his mum, who has been with him since day one, was the perfect person to do this with.
What was Martin like as a child according to his mum?
Martin was a good child but had trouble sleeping. He would wake up crying shortly after being put to bed and even climbed out of his cot to come downstairs. His mum mentioned that his children now have similar sleeping patterns, suggesting it might be hereditary.
What was one of the most memorable holidays Martin and his family took?
One of the most memorable holidays was their first trip abroad to Mallorca, Spain. They enjoyed lots of sunshine, sandcastles, swimming, and had a great time together.
What was Martin's experience with a sex education lesson at school?
During a sex education lesson at school when Martin was 11, the class was shown a childbirth video. Martin nearly fainted and felt sick, prompting his mum to come and pick him up from school.
How did Martin's mum describe his teenage years?
Martin's teenage years were described as active and social. He had lots of friends, often had them over after school, and was involved in sports and activities like football. His mum also mentioned that he was very competitive and always wanted to win.
What was Martin's reaction to his mum attending the 1999 Manchester United-Arsenal FA Cup semi-final instead of him?
Martin was disappointed that his mum attended the 1999 Manchester United-Arsenal FA Cup semi-final, which is now considered the 'match of the century,' instead of him. He had a maths test the next day and was told to focus on that, while his mum went to the match.
What was Martin's experience like when he moved to university?
When Martin moved to university, his mum was shocked by the state of his house, describing it as horrible. She cried all the way home after dropping him off and returned the next day to help clean it. Despite the initial shock, Martin settled in well, made friends, and had no major problems during his time at university.
What was Martin's motivation for moving to Italy?
Martin moved to Italy with the goal of learning to speak Italian. He initially planned to stay for six months but ended up living there for 12 years because it took him longer than expected to master the language.
What did a fortune teller predict about Martin's future?
A fortune teller predicted that Martin would get married, have a family, and return to England. All of these predictions came true, as Martin eventually married, had children, and moved back to England after living in Italy for 12 years.
What was Martin's mum's experience at Princess Diana's funeral?
Martin's mum attended Princess Diana's funeral with her sister. They got up at 3 a.m., took a train to London, and stood outside during the funeral. Despite the sad occasion, she found it a nice experience meeting people from all over the world.
- Martin's mum is a guest on the podcast.
- It's their first official podcast recording together.
- They discuss the strangeness of recording a podcast with a family member.
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