- 14
- Episodes
- 2022
- First episode
About Martyn's Midweek Musings
I have been inspired by a couple of my favourite VLOGgers to start my own Podcast Journal... so here it is! I'm a 40 something Lego and Train loving Dad of 2, and this is the journal of my week! Each week I will answer one of life's burning questions and share with listeners my experiences from that week.
- Publisher
- Martyn Sparkes
- Category
- society & culture
- Language
- en
- Explicit
- No
- First episode
- 17 Feb 2022
- Latest episode
- 10 Jun 2022
Latest episodes
14 episodes in the feed.
10 Jun 2022
If You Could Travel To The Future... - Martyn's Midweek Musings Episode 14
Welcome to 'Martyn's Midweek Musings', my personal journal podcast! Its ben 2 weeks since the last episode and I can't quite make my mind up whether to make this fortnightly! On this week's episode:- Listener/Viewer Feedback Question of The Week What TV we've been watching My thoughts on what I've been listening to this week Switching it up a little this week! Damaged deliveries from Belgium Reselling renaissance AOB I STILL NEED YOUR HELP! I would love you to submit a 'question of the week' for me to use in a future episode, and this can be done by leaving a comment on YouTube. It would also be great to hear what you think of this weeks podcast. You can also find this Podcast in Video format over on YouTube. Search 'Martyns Midweek Musings' on the M&M's World channel. If you want to check out our LEGO channel 'Our Brick Life', here's the link:- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJp8-O3kiiMX7hg1TEuUWyQ My Bricklink Store (Bungled Bricks):- https://store.bricklink.com/Bungle80a My eBay listings:- https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_sofindtype=0&_byseller=1&_nkw=&_in_kw=1&_ex_kw=&_sacat=0&_udlo=&_udhi=&_ftrt=901&_ftrv=1&_sabdlo=&_sabdhi=&_samilow=&_samihi=&_sadis=15&_stpos=FK20RF&_sargn=-1%26saslc%3D1&_salic=3&_fss=1&_fsradio=%26LH_SpecificSeller%3D1&_saslop=1&_sasl=mrsparkles80a&_sop=12&_dmd=1&_ipg=60&_fosrp=1 THANKS FOR WATCHING/LISTENING!! MUSIC: Loping Sting by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1200014 Artist: http://incompetech.com/
27 May 2022
"Getting To Know You!" with M&M - Martyn's Midweek Musings Episode 13
Welcome to 'Martyn's Midweek Musings', my personal journal podcast! We are mixing it up a little this week, starting with some great listener feedback, we then have our weekly review, followed up by not just 1 question of the week, but 20!... fired at me by none other than the M to my M, my good lady wife MORAG! On this week's episode:- Our thoughts and Prayers go out to friends, family and anybody else who has been affected by the shooting in Robb Elementary School in Texas, USA. Listener/Viewer Feedback My thoughts on what I've been listening to this week What TV I've been watching and am looking forward to soon! Not much Switching it up this week! We have put some Bricks into Our Brick Life AOB Question(s) of the Week - Getting to Know Me, With Morag & Martyn I STILL NEED YOUR HELP! I would love you to submit a 'question of the week' for me to use in a future episode, and this can be done by leaving a comment on YouTube. It would also be great to hear what you think of this weeks podcast. You can also find this Podcast in Video format over on YouTube. Search 'Martyns Midweek Musings' on the M&M's World channel. If you want to check out our LEGO channel 'Our Brick Life', here's the link:- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJp8-O3kiiMX7hg1TEuUWyQ My Bricklink Store (Bungled Bricks):- https://store.bricklink.com/Bungle80a My eBay listings:- https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_sofindtype=0&_byseller=1&_nkw=&_in_kw=1&_ex_kw=&_sacat=0&_udlo=&_udhi=&_ftrt=901&_ftrv=1&_sabdlo=&_sabdhi=&_samilow=&_samihi=&_sadis=15&_stpos=FK20RF&_sargn=-1%26saslc%3D1&_salic=3&_fss=1&_fsradio=%26LH_SpecificSeller%3D1&_saslop=1&_sasl=mrsparkles80a&_sop=12&_dmd=1&_ipg=60&_fosrp=1 The Mayim Bialik Breakdown Podcast:- https://www.bialikbreakdown.com/ THANKS FOR WATCHING/LISTENING!! MUSIC: Loping Sting by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1200014 Artist: http://incompetech.com/
20 May 2022
What Are Your Pet Peeves? - Martyn's Midweek Musings Episode 12
Welcome to 'Martyn's Midweek Musings', my personal journal podcast! We all have those things that get on our nerves, and more often than not, people don't even realise they are doing them! This week I share with you what grinds my gears and give a recap on another eventful week! On this week's episode:- Question of the week What we've been listening to this week and how its made me feel What films and TV we've been watching We meet some cute new aliens on the Switch We share a very special Lego build AOB I STILL NEED YOUR HELP! I would love you to submit a 'question of the week' for me to use in a future episode, and this can be done by leaving a comment on YouTube. It would also be great to hear what you think of this weeks podcast. You can also find this Podcast in Video format over on YouTube. Search 'Martyns Midweek Musings' on the M&M's World channel. If you want to check out our LEGO channel 'Our Brick Life', here's the link:- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJp8-O3kiiMX7hg1TEuUWyQ THANKS FOR WATCHING/LISTENING!! MUSIC: Loping Sting by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1200014 Artist: http://incompetech.com/
11 May 2022
Why Do You Create YouTube Videos? - Martyn's Midweek Musings Episode 11
UP THE BORO!!!!!!! Welcome to 'Martyn's Midweek Musings', my personal journal podcast! In this weeks 'Question of the Week', I answer a question I've been asked quite a few times over the years! Its been a very full couple of weeks, so as usual we follow up with what we have been up to. Watcher/Listener Feedback Question of the week What we've been listening to this week What films we've been watching The Switch playing Saga continues... We did some Lego AOB I STILL NEED YOUR HELP! I would love you to submit a 'question of the week' for me to use in a future episode, and this can be done by leaving a comment on YouTube. It would also be great to hear what you think of this weeks podcast. You can also find this Podcast in Video format over on YouTube. Search 'Martyns Midweek Musings' on the M&M's World channel. If you want to check out our LEGO channel 'Our Brick Life', here's the link:- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJp8-O3kiiMX7hg1TEuUWyQ THANKS FOR WATCHING/LISTENING!! MUSIC: Loping Sting by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1200014 Artist: http://incompetech.com/
28 Apr 2022
If You Could Travel Back In Time... - Martyn's Midweek Musings Episode 10
If only I could Turn Back Time... I'd delete that Aqua song from my memory! This week I answer a viewer submitted question in my Personal Journal Podcast 'Martyn's Midweek Musings'! Again its been a busy week, so as usual we follow up with what we have been up to. Watcher/Listener Feedback Question of the week What we've been listening to this week What film, TV and online content we haven't been watching The Switch playing Saga continues... A Random Act of Kindness Our Brick Life shares some love AOB I STILL NEED YOUR HELP! I would love you to follow in Jane's footsteps, and submit a 'question of the week' for me to use in a future episode, and this can be done by leaving a comment below. It would also be great to hear what you think of this weeks podcast. You can also find this Podcast in Video format over on YouTube. Search 'Martyns Midweek Musings' on the M&M's World channel. If you want to check out our LEGO channel 'Our Brick Life', here's the link:- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJp8-O3kiiMX7hg1TEuUWyQ THANKS FOR WATCHING/LISTENING!! MUSIC: Loping Sting by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1200014 Artist: http://incompetech.com/
21 Apr 2022
Lets Play 20 Questions! - Martyn's Midweek Musings Episode 09
Would I cuddle a baby Panda or a baby Penguin? What's my favourite flavour muffin? If I could ask God 1 question, what would it be? Find out my answers to these questions, and many more in Episode 8 of MY Personal Journal Podcast 'Martyn's Midweek Musings'! Its been a busy week and didnt have much time to plan a deep and meaningful 'Question of The Week', so thought we'd go for something a little bit Quick Fire! As usual we follow up with what we have been up to this week. Watcher/Listener Feedback Questions of the week What we've been listening to this week What film, TV and online content have we been watching The Switch playing Saga continues... Our Brick Life Big Wheels keep on turnin' Why you need to be on your best behaviour in front of your kids! Big news for a big girl, and a big week for our big brave boy! Weight-loss.... what weight-loss? I STILL NEED YOUR HELP! I would love you to submit a 'question of the week' for me to use in a future episode, and this can be done by leaving a comment below. It would also be great to hear what you think of this weeks podcast. You can also find this Podcast along with other videos mentioned within it on my YouTube channel:- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGdjqtJRd_sIA00n2YfDqoQ If you want to check out our LEGO channel 'Our Brick Life', here's the link:- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJp8-O3kiiMX7hg1TEuUWyQ THANKS FOR WATCHING/LISTENING!! MUSIC: Loping Sting by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1200014 Artist: http://incompetech.com/
15 Apr 2022
What Are Your Greatest Fears? - Martyn's Midweek Musings Episode 08
Its Episode 8 of MY Personal Journal Podcast 'Martyn's Midweek Musings'! Inspired by my colleague's (frankly quite hilarious) reactions to a whole Scottish Salmon this week, I explore and share with you some of my greatest fears! As usual we follow up with what we have been up to this week. Watcher/Listener Feedback Question of the week - What Are Your Greatest Fears? What we've been listening to this week What film, TV and online content have we been watching Our Brick Life Our new Switch Game and the story of it's purchase A Snack-tastic Package Giving up on weight-loss? 🎵"I sold it on eBay!"🎵 I STILL NEED YOUR HELP! I would love you to submit a 'question of the week' for me to use in a future episode, and this can be done by leaving a comment below. It would also be great to hear what you think of this weeks podcast. You can also find this Podcast along with other videos mentioned within it on my YouTube channel:- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGdjqtJRd_sIA00n2YfDqoQ If you want to check out our LEGO channel 'Our Brick Life', here's the link:- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJp8-O3kiiMX7hg1TEuUWyQ Ronnie and Dave (Scots Toys), a couple of my online buddies mentioned in this week's podcast have YouTube channels where they cover reselling including LEGO, and have some video's covering their experiences of selling (and buying) on WhatNot. Here are links to their channels... Ronnie:- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC58aAxhEpHwRZchyZilfkAg Dave:- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkg_8OMfSWXNcD64mJuXyFA If you want to know more about the IncrediBuild sets I mentioned in this weeks cast, visit their website... https://insighteditions.com/collections/incredibuilds THANKS FOR WATCHING/LISTENING!! MUSIC: Loping Sting by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1200014 Artist: http://incompetech.com/
7 Apr 2022
What Are You Thankful For? - Martyn's Midweek Musings Episode 07
Its Episode 7 of MY Personal Journal Podcast 'Martyn's Midweek Musings'! Number 7... Lucky for some!! Its been quite a couple of days leading up to recording this episode, so for this episode I discuss what things in my life I am thankful for. Question of the week - What In Your Life Are You Thankful For? What we've been listening to this week What film and TV have we been watching Our Brick Life What we've been playing, and it might surprise you! Our Golden Child-free time! My Weight-loss Journey The Roof! The Roof! The Roof is on FIRE!!! Not really, but we have had some work done!!! I STILL NEED YOUR HELP! I need you to submit a 'question of the week' for a future episode, and this can be done by leaving a comment below. It would also be great to hear what you think of this weeks podcast. You can also find this Podcast along with other videos mentioned within it on my YouTube channel:- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGdjqtJRd_sIA00n2YfDqoQ If you want to check out our LEGO channel 'Our Brick Life', here's the link:- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJp8-O3kiiMX7hg1TEuUWyQ THANKS FOR WATCHING/LISTENING!! MUSIC: Loping Sting by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1200014 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Episode analytics
1 Apr 2022
Stranded On A Dessert Island With.... - Martyn's Midweek Musings Episode 06
Its Episode 6 of MY Personal Journal Podcast 'Martyn's Midweek Musings'! In this episode I discuss which Author, Musical Artist and Sweet Treats I would take with me to a Dessert Island!! I was wrong.. again! Correction Time!!! Question of the week What we've been listening to that inspired this week's question What we've been watching What we've been playing including my proud Daddy moment! My Weight-loss Journey An expensive trip Mothers Day I STILL NEED YOUR HELP! I need you to submit a 'question of the week' for a future episode, and this can be done by leaving a comment below. It would also be great to hear what you think of this weeks podcast. You can also find this Podcast along with other videos mentioned within it on my YouTube channel:- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGdjqtJRd_sIA00n2YfDqoQ If you want to check out our LEGO channel 'Our Brick Life', here's the link:- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJp8-O3kiiMX7hg1TEuUWyQ THANKS FOR WATCHING/LISTENING!! MUSIC: Loping Sting by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1200014 Artist: http://incompetech.com/
24 Mar 2022
How Would You Spend £1 Million - Martyn's Midweek Musings Episode 05
Its Episode 5 of MY Personal Journal Podcast 'Martyn's Midweek Musings'! In this episode I discuss how I would spend a lottery win (or similar influx of cash!) and share with you my experiences from the past week or so including why there was a week MISSING! Included this week:- Burn Baby Burn!!! Question of the week What we've been watching What we've been playing Future of the 'Our Bricklife' channel Formula 1 My Weight-loss Journey Wee DJ's schooling My future with SRPS Railtours I NEED YOUR HELP! I need you to submit a 'question of the week' for a future episode, and this can be done by leaving a comment below. It would also be great to hear what you think of this weeks podcast. You can also find this Podcast along with other videos mentioned within it on my YouTube channel:- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGdjqtJRd_sIA00n2YfDqoQ If you want to check out our LEGO channel 'Our Brick Life', here's the link:- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJp8-O3kiiMX7hg1TEuUWyQ THANKS FOR WATCHING/LISTENING!! MUSIC: Loping Sting by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1200014 Artist: http://incompetech.com/
10 Mar 2022
How I Met Your Mother! - Martyn's Midweek Musings Episode 04
So I was inspired recently by a couple of my favourite VLOGgers to start my own Podcast Journal... and here it is! Amazingly we have made it to Week 4 and we return to the earlier format! This week I recount, from my memory, how I met my wonderful wife Morag. I wanted to share the story of how we met and got together so that our kids, and future generations have this memory of us. I then cover some of the other things we have been up to this week. If you are interested in any of the places I mentioned this week, here are some useful links. https://www.bkrailway.co.uk/ - The reason I ended up in Scotland, and place where our friendship blossomed! https://www.theladeinn.com/ - The Pub where it all began on Date #1 with an adjacent Scottish Real Ale Shop! https://www.scottishcanals.co.uk/falkirk-wheel/ - A fascinating attraction I visited on my first trip to Bo'ness. I NEED YOUR HELP! I need you to submit a 'question of the week' for a future episode, and this can be done by leaving a comment below. It would also be great to hear what you think of this weeks podcast and our journey from Strangers to 7 years married! My inspirations for creating this Podcast/VLOGcast were Greg from Brickitect & Gregs World https://www.youtube.com/c/GregsWorld https://www.youtube.com/c/brickitect and Mr Ronnie Williams aka Builder Buds https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTvfyBWpku0VYHcp2flFZdw You can also find this Podcast along with other videos mentioned within it on my YouTube channel:- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGdjqtJRd_sIA00n2YfDqoQ MUSIC: Loping Sting by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1200014 Artist: http://incompetech.com/
5 Mar 2022
We're Going Underground! - Martyn's Midweek Musings Episode 03
So I was inspired recently by a couple of my favourite VLOGgers to start my own Podcast Journal... and here it is! Although a little late published this week, here is episode 03 of my podcast Journey. This week we take a slightly different route (a bit like London's Big Bus Tours, but more about that in the podcast) with no big question of the week. Instead we start with a little listener feedback, then I share with you a blow by blow account of a very busy week where we visit LONDON, the Capital of England, and home of so many wonderful places to visit and things to do! I NEED YOUR HELP! I need you to submit a 'question of the week' for a future episode, and this can be done by leaving a comment below. It would also be great to hear what you think of this weeks podcast, and if you have any stories to share from trips you've made to London. My inspirations for creating this Podcast/VLOGcast were Greg from Brickitect & Gregs World https://www.youtube.com/c/GregsWorld https://www.youtube.com/c/brickitect and Mr Ronnie Williams aka Builder Buds https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTvfyBWpku0VYHcp2flFZdw You can also find this Podcast along with other videos mentioned within it on my YouTube channel:- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGdjqtJRd_sIA00n2YfDqoQ MUSIC: Loping Sting by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1200014 Artist: http://incompetech.com/
24 Feb 2022
10 Things I Want To Do Before I'm 50! - Martyn's Midweek Musings Episode 02
I have been inspired by a couple of my favourite VLOGgers to start my own Podcast Journal... so here it is! I'm hoping to record these weekly, but am not making any promises, although I have now made it to 2!!! I'm a 40 something Lego and Train loving Dad of 2, loving husband to Morag and this is the journal of my week! Each week I will also attempt to answer one of life's burning questions. In this, my second episode, I look forward to my upcoming birthday, and contemplate the Top 10 Things I would like to do/achieve before I turn 50! If you would like to submit a question for a future episode, give me your thoughts on this weeks burning question or share your thoughts on anything else in this week's episode, please leave a comment below. My inspirations for creating this Podcast/VLOGcast were Greg from Brickitect & Gregs World https://www.youtube.com/c/GregsWorld https://www.youtube.com/c/brickitect and Mr Ronnie Williams aka Builder Buds https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTvfyBWpku0VYHcp2flFZdw You can also find this Podcast along with other videos mentioned within it on my YouTube channel:- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGdjqtJRd_sIA00n2YfDqoQ MUSIC: Loping Sting by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1200014 Artist: http://incompetech.com/
17 Feb 2022
10 Things I Would Tell My Teenage Self! - Martyn's Midweek Musings Episode 01
I have been inspired by a couple of my favourite VLOGgers to start my own Podcast Journal... so here it is! I'm a 40 something Lego and Train loving Dad of 2, and this is the journal of my week! Each week I will answer one of life's burning questions and share with listeners my experiences from that week. This week I share what I would tell my teenage self based on my life so far!
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