This might be our funniest episode yet! Mum & I discuss single-sex schools, as well as sexual and gender development. Mum tells stories about a disastrous trivia night setup and a faith-based singles group. Enjoy!

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This week, an anonymous stranger breaks into The Barrow studio to replace Mum and force me into a conversation about a peculiar celebrity memoir - Vanished Years by British actor Rupert Everett. Thanks for listening

Don't forget— Mum & I are now on Substack, where we offer bonus episodes, readings from our memoir-in-progress, plus access to our archives.

Become a subscriber today by going to thebarrowpod.substack.com.

Follow us on—

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For those wanting to support our show and bring Mum & I one step closer to achieving our goal of completing the memoir and getting it published, you can—

1/ Rate & review the podcast in whatever app you're using.

2/ Spread the word using the hashtags #thebarrowpod and #motherandsonmemoir.

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Mum & I discuss separating the art from the artist, piousness disguised as progressivism, as well as adolescence, debutante balls, further horrors from Mum's wardrobe, and her unique attitude to landscape paintings. Thanks for listening.

Don't forget— Mum & I are now on Substack, where we offer bonus episodes, readings from our memoir-in-progress, plus access to our archives.

Become a subscriber today by going to thebarrowpod.substack.com.

Follow us on—

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For those wanting to support our show and bring Mum & I one step closer to achieving our goal of completing the memoir and getting it published, you can—

1/ Rate & review the podcast in whatever app you're using.

2/ Spread the word using the hashtags #thebarrowpod and #motherandsonmemoir.

3/ Consider making a donation.

All contributions will go back into production costs: https://buymeacoffee.com/thebarrowpod

In our very first guest episode, I'm joined by Matt Fresta of the Getting Lit podcast to discuss art-making, curation, understanding vs experience, & owning cats.

Listen to Getting Lit: https://getting_lit.buzzsprout.com/

Follow Getting Lit on IG: https://www.instagram.com/gettinglitpod/?hl=en

Read Matt's story 'Black and White and Blue' here: https://apocalypse-confidential.com/2023/03/07/black-and-white-and-blue/

Connect with Matt here: https://www.instagram.com/mattfresta/?hl=en

Don't forget— Mum & I are now on Substack, where we offer bonus episodes, readings from our memoir-in-progress, plus access to our archives. Become a subscriber today by going to thebarrowpod.substack.com.

Follow us on—

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For those wanting to support our show and bring Mum & I one step closer to achieving our goal of completing the memoir and getting it published, you can—

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2/ Spread the word using the hashtags #thebarrowpod and #motherandsonmemoir.

3/ Consider making a donation. All contributions will go back into production costs: https://buymeacoffee.com/thebarrowpod

Mum & I take a look at the work of master memoirist Alexandra Fuller. Parenting. Internal logic and the natural world. Choosing to live. Dysfunctional families. Country vs city life. And more! Thanks for listening

Don't forget— Mum & I are now on Substack, where we offer bonus episodes, readings from our memoir-in-progress, plus access to our archives.

Become a subscriber today by going to thebarrowpod.substack.com.

Follow us on—

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For those wanting to support our show and bring Mum & I one step closer to achieving our goal of completing the memoir and getting it published, you can—

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2/ Spread the word using the hashtags #thebarrowpod and #motherandsonmemoir.

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At once upsetting and unsettling, today Mum & I talk adolescence, bed wetting, body horror, and shame. Plus Kingsley joins us in the studio. Purchase your own Wee Alert Alarm at all confidence-building medical service providers nationwide! Thanks for listening

Don't forget—

Mum & I are now on Substack, where we offer bonus episodes, readings from our memoir-in-progress, plus access to our archives. Become a subscriber today by going to thebarrowpod.substack.com.

Follow us on— Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebarrowpod/

X (Twitter): https://x.com/thebarrowpod

YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@TheBarrowPod 

For those wanting to support our show and bring Mum & I one step closer to achieving our goal of completing the memoir and getting it published, you can—

1/ Rate & review the podcast in whatever app you're using.

2/ Spread the word using the hashtags #thebarrowpod and #motherandsonmemoir.

3/ Consider making a donation. All contributions will go back into production costs: https://buymeacoffee.com/thebarrowpod

In another solo episode, I talk about my long-running and deep connection with Jim Carroll’s earliest diaries, a masterclass in authorial voice detailing the pitfalls of a young man’s life. I also spotlight Disorderly Magic & Other Disturbances by Richard Cabut. Thanks for listening!

*Connect with Richard Cabut on IG: https://www.instagram.com/richard.cabut/

*Buy Richard’s latest book here: https://www.farwestpress.com/far-west-books/p/ripped-backsides-richard-cabut

*Watch Jim Carroll perform ‘People Who Died’ with Lou Reed: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0oxJmvSpap0&list=RD0oxJmvSpap0&start_radio=1

Major announcement! We are now on Substack, where we are offering bonus episodes, readings of our memoir-in-progress, plus access to our archives. Become a subscriber today by going to thebarrowpod.substack.com.Don't forget to follow us on— Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebarrowpod/ X (Twitter): https://x.com/thebarrowpod

For those wanting to support our show and bring Mum & I one step closer to achieving our goal of completing the memoir and getting it published, you can—

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2/ Spread the word using the hashtags #thebarrowpod and #motherandsonmemoir.

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Mum & I talk about friendship, specifically female friendship, and what we could do if the show was successful enough to warrant a second season. Thanks for listening!

Major announcement! We are now on Substack, where we are offering bonus episodes, readings of our memoir-in-progress, plus access to our archives. Become a subscriber today by going to thebarrowpod.substack.com.

Don't forget to follow us on—

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebarrowpod/

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For those wanting to support our show and bring Mum & I one step closer to achieving our goal of completing the memoir and getting it published, you can—

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2/ Spread the word using the hashtags #thebarrowpod and #motherandsonmemoir.

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Instead of spotlighting a book today, Mum & I talk memoir process, how to handle materials, and how we've navigated the research phase of our project so far. We discuss diary writing and both the toll and the physical undertaking that writing a memoir has so far proven to be.

Thanks for listening!

Major announcement! We are now on Substack, where we are offering bonus episodes, readings of our memoir-in-progress, plus access to our archives. Become a subscriber today by going to thebarrowpod.substack.com.

Don't forget to follow us on—

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebarrowpod/

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For those wanting to support our show and bring Mum & I one step closer to achieving our goal of completing the memoir and getting it published, you can—

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2/ Spread the word using the hashtags #thebarrowpod and #motherandsonmemoir.

3/ Consider making a donation. All contributions will go back into production costs: https://buymeacoffee.com/thebarrowpod

Mum tells a story about the craziest outfit she ever wore and we swap notes over the woman who used to dress us like dolls. Body image, gender, shame, religion, and avoidance.

Thanks for listening

Major announcement! We are now on Substack, where we are offering bonus episodes, readings of our memoir-in-progress, plus access to our archives. Become a subscriber today by going to thebarrowpod.substack.com.

Don't forget to follow us on—

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebarrowpod/

X (Twitter): https://x.com/thebarrowpod

For those wanting to support our show and bring Mum & I one step closer to achieving our goal of completing the memoir and getting it published, you can—

1/ Rate & review the podcast in whatever app you're using.

2/ Spread the word using the hashtags #thebarrowpod and #motherandsonmemoir.

3/ Consider making a donation.

All contributions will go back into production costs: https://buymeacoffee.com/thebarrowpod