Episode 270: Etienne’s Bucket List
In this episode of English Podcasts, Sue talks with a 16 year old Etienne about his bucket list (today, 10 September 2026, Etienne is 27 years old).
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Etienne at 27 – Eleven Years Later, How Much of the Bucket List Is Done?
Eleven years ago, a wide-eyed 16-year-old Etienne sat down with us at English-Podcasts.com to share his big dreams, wild ambitions, and ultimate teenage bucket list.
Fast forward to today—Etienne is now 27, and we are catching up with him to see how his life turned out compared to the vision of his teenage self.
In this special catch-up episode, Etienne reflects on the goals he laid out over a decade ago. We walk through his original list item by item to discover:
• The Triumphs: Which big milestones did he cross off, from travel destinations to personal achievements?
• The Surprises: Which goals completely changed as he grew up, and why dropping some items was the best decision he ever made.
• The New Priorities: How his definition of success evolved between age 16 and 27.
Whether you remember the original interview or are listening for the first time, this episode offers a heartwarming, inspiring look at personal growth, time passing, and what it really means to achieve your dreams.
Perfect for English learners looking to practice natural conversational English.
Recap & Takeaways
It has been 11 years since a 16-year-old Etienne shared his big teenage ambitions on our podcast.
While we haven’t officially brought him back into the studio for a full reunion show yet (though we hope to soon!), we are looking back at his original podcast to review what he planned to do versus what we know he has accomplished so far at age 27.
Quick Recap of the Original Episode Back then, Etienne was full of classic teenage enthusiasm, laying out a mix of wild travel goals, creative dreams, and personal milestones.
His top goals included: • Traveling with his job . • Play rugby for England. • Skydiving and having the perfect girlfriend
Key Takeaways & Progress at 27 • Major Wins: Etienne successfully checked off some of his biggest travel dreams and has a job where he travels • Evolving Priorities: Some goals shifted naturally over the last decade. While he never quite played for England in rugby, he did play rugby for a number of years in France • Work in Progress: Travelling with his job, moving to a new city and enjoying life is still top of his bucket list.
Stay tuned—we are currently reaching out to Etienne to get him back on the microphone for a real-time catch-up session!