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The Earful Tower: Paris

The Earful Tower: Figuring out France with guests who know best. 

Sep 9, 2024

This week on the podcast it's author Scott Carpenter, whose new book is called Paris Lost and Found. 

To kick off this "Paris if..." season of the show, he shares his thoughts on how to "roll with it" and see Paris like a local. 

You can find him on Instagram here (https://www.instagram.com/frenchlikemoi) and find his...


Aug 12, 2024

Here are my final thoughts on the Paris Olympic Games. In this episode, it's just me, your host Oliver Gee, sharing a few pros and cons of the Olympics.

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Aug 5, 2024

Meet Anne Carminati and James Wesolowski, the authors of 111 Museums in Paris You Shouldn't Miss.

We chat about the museum scene in Paris, the pros and cons of large and small museums, and a few good ones to find.

Their official website: https://www.111places.com/111-museums-in-paris

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Jul 29, 2024

Meet Alexandre Durand and Tom Carles - also known as Alex and Tom - but better known as AT Frenchies, a social media duo that has captivated millions with their take on France and the French language.

Their official website: https://www.atfrenchies.com/

Here's the specific clip they were talking about at the end of...


Jul 22, 2024

Here's a chat with Ariel Weil, the mayor of Paris Centre (arrondissements 1-4). He talks about the challenges of hosting the Olympics, especially security hassles that have come with the openening Ceremony on the Seine River.

The Opening Ceremony, perhaps the most ambitious part of the whole games, has turned Ariel's...