52 to Catch

Marta: Today we’re talking about to catch. Marta: Cindy, hurry up! Get in here! We haven’t recorded in a long time and we’ve got a lot to catch up on! Cindy: True. It’s been a while. We have a lot to catch up on. That means we have a lot to talk about, to become up-to-date on current events. Marta: or for example: to catch up on work projects… Cindy: …and to catch up on gossip! (laughs) Marta: Exactly! (laughs) Cindy: BUT there will be no catching up without a cup of coffee first! Marta: Good idea. Cindy: I’ll get the coffee and I’ll be right back…(footsteps) Marta: (humming a song) Cindy: Here’s your coffee. Hey, what’s that song you’re humming? Is that from your new album? I love it! It’s really catchy! Marta: Yeah, it’s called “Back in the Saddle” and yes, it will be on the new album. What do you mean by ‘’really catchy’’? Cindy: That means it’s instantly likeable! It makes me want to sing along with you! It’s a catchy tune. Marta: Well, thank you. I’m very excited about this album. Just please don’t start singing Cindy, because you’ll break the microphone & we still have an entire podcast to record! Cindy: It’s absolutely true. So, let’s catch up. What’s new in your life? Marta: Well, I’ve been to “Music City” USA… Nashville, Tennessee baby!! Cindy: That must have been amazing! Did you catch some great performances? That means ‘’did you see some great performances?’’ Marta: Actually, we didn’t catch anyone because we were so busy PLAYING (music)! Cindy: I’m glad you had the chance to play Nashville. You deserve it. I bet you can’t wait to catch the next plane back to Tennessee? Marta: And I’m happy to say that this April I will be on the next plane back to Tennessee! Cindy: That’s wonderful! Oh, and that reminds me I want to catch the 5 o’clock train back to Bologna tonight. Marta: Are you going to catch up with your husband after work? Cindy: First, I want to do a little Christmas shopping. I’ll catch up with my husband for dinner later on. Marta: It’s very cold & rainy tonight. Dress warmly or you’ll catch a terrible cold! Cindy: Oh I know! I caught a cold last week. It was awful! Marta: Uh Cindy, take your microphone and go stand over there. I don’t want to catch your germs. (sound of disinfectant spraying) Cindy: Wait! What are you doing? I’m not sick anymore! Stop spraying me with disinfectant! Marta: Keep your germs on that side of the room! Cindy: Don’t worry, it’s not catchy. My cold is long gone and I’m no longer contagious. You’re safe! (laughs) Marta: Ok, but one single cough and you can catch the early train back to Bologna! (sprays disinfectant) Cindy: Stop it! Oh, look outside! The weather is getting worse! (sound of rain) I may have to catch the early train if I want to get some shopping done tonight. (thunder & lightning) Marta: Why do you need to go shopping tonight? (thunder) Go tomorrow, maybe it will be sunny? Cindy: No, I REALLY need to catch that 5 o’clock tonight. Marta: Are you buying more shoes? Cindy: (silence) Marta: I knew it. Cindy: Ok, Ok, listen to me! Huge clearance sale. Leather boots. Name brands. Everything in the store- 75% off the original price. Marta: We need to catch that early train! Cindy: Thanks for listening everybody! Catch up with us later on our Facebook Page or come visit our blog at www.myamericanfriendblog.com. Previous episodes of ‘’my American friend Podcast’’ are available for download on Podomatic & iTunes. Marta: Come follow us on Twitter and browse our videos on Youtube. Cindy: Marta & I want to wish all of you a happy & healthy holiday season. Thank you for all your support & kind words. Best wishes from our families to yours. Thank you for listening everyone. Marta & Cindy: bye bye _____________________________________________________________ VOCABULARY: 1. To have a lot to catch up on- to have a lot to talk about, to