The Two Vague Podcast
The Two Vague Podcast
Ben Cheknis
Episode 80 - Childhood
1 hour 13 minutes Posted Jun 17, 2023 at 11:35 pm.
Madison doesn’t get the Ice Cube song reference… illustrating Ben’s old nickname
Madison’s interest in the word childhood… compare and contrast… stability
Looking forward to culture shock, going on trips solo, and exploring new places
Madison’s siblings, going to the schools where parents taught, and transitioning
Apologizing for transgressions, Madison’s musical forte, and the impact of music
Rock music, Neil Diamond, Country Music, and innocence in childhood
“Questions are free,” Madison’s childhood bedroom, and checkerboard and hands
Etymology of the word childhood, Ben thinks of creativity, and oldest memories
Stanley the potbelly pig, and memories of grandparents and great grandparents
The birthday twins discuss the question, “does childhood end at the age of 18?”
Ben remembers the Indiana dunes, how parents meet, and picking your battles
The number 3, dealing with family grief, and “fool me once…”
How divorce impacted Ben’s childhood, independence, and safety in numbers
Allowing children to experience independence, a second childhood, and sneezing
Pinball idiosyncrasies, no interest in video games, and the latchkey kid
Learning social skills in a mall, and differences in how we develop independence
Work ethics, paper routes, starting fires in Girl Scouts, and asking for money
Madison asks Ben some questions, video game stigmas, and entertainment
Ben talks about going to PAX, pinball back glass art, and Madison loves museums
Nightly routine, “hot girl walk,” Madison laughs for 7 seconds, and walking dates
Playing soccer in the hallway and being a kid in your own home
Differences in the length of time gamers play consecutively, and smaller experiences
Taking parts of your childhood into the future, differences, and similarities
Stay tuned for forthcoming childhood episodes from Ben and Madison?
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Show notes
In this storytelling-heavy episode, Madison joins Ben to reminisce about the days of their youth.  The hosts compare their experiences as children and reflect upon how these events have impacted their lives.  Ben and Madison grew up in very different households, yet they share some common personality traits… aside from being “birthday twins!”  Madison has minimal experience and interest in video games, but she still has thought provoking questions for Ben about how his hobby shaped him as a person.  As an added bonus, we get to hear a genuine laugh from Madison when she is educated about the “hot girl walk.”  
 
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