Me & My Old Man

In this special wrap-up conversation, John, his son Stephen, and host Neil come together to reflect on the stories shared throughout the series. They explore family dynamics, the impact of past generations, and the importance of listening and learning from loved ones.   Having listened back to his Dad’s life story, Stephen dives in with questions of his own like the ‘sliding doors’ moments that sh...

In this final chapter of John’s story, he reflects on contentment, emotional expression, and the lessons learned from life’s challenges. He explores the impact of family, grief, and humor in relationships, while also sharing thoughts on politics, teaching, and parenting. From his love of skiing and golf to his favorite films and music, this conversation is a heartfelt exploration of connection, re...

John delves into his journey through university, relationships, and a career in education. He shares lessons from early marriage, the evolving role of a parent, and the importance of independence in raising children. Through reflections on family history and legacy, he hopes to pass down a deeper understanding of where they come from. This is the third of four chapters where John shares his life s...

John explores his rich family history, contrasting the lives of his grandparents—one side from a Scottish fishing village, the other from the coal mines of Northeast England. Through heartfelt stories, he reflects on resilience, family values, and the legacy he hopes to leave behind. This is the second of four chapters where John shares his life story.   Learn more about preserving family stories:...

John reflects on his childhood in the Scottish countryside, where endless freedom and nature shaped his early years. He shares stories of poached salmon lunches, falling into rivers, uprooting to Yorkshire, embracing a new world of adventure, mischief, and meeting for a Saturday morning fight followed by a cup of tea. Follow Nora’s work: @nora.visions Discover more about capturing family stories:...

When was the last time you spent an hour talking with your parent? In this first episode of the entire series, we explore the relationship between father and son, first starting with son Stephen, who paints a picture of his dad and the things he would like to know more about. He talks of happy childhood memories, his Dad’s genial manner, their mutual love of sport, wanting to know more about his d...

In this very first episode, I introduce Me & My Old Man—a six-week audio-first experience (and now podcast!) designed to help families connect, celebrate, and preserve the unique life stories of our parents. I share the deeply personal reason behind this project: losing my dad and realizing there was so much I never got to ask him. It’s a reminder of how precious these conversations are and wh...