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The Earful Tower: Paris

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

Dec 31, 2025

Let's take a look back at 2025. Here's a good episode for the fans who might be curious to know what was the most popular, and for new listeners to get a good idea of where to start. 

Thanks to all for listening, watching, and reading in 2025. 

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Dec 22, 2025

For the first time ever, I'm in France for Christmas. Specifically, I'm in the charming Provence town of l'Isle sur la Sorgue.

But what do the French eat on the big day? I have no idea. 

I walked around this beautiful town, the Pearl of Provence, the Venice of the South, and I asked the locals. 

You'll hear from...


Dec 15, 2025

Have you seen Lupin? Or Emily in Paris? What about The Bureau? Or Call My Agent? Maybe you've seen all four of them, perhaps more.

It's undeniable, French TV (and even movies) are having their moment right now, and in the post-Olympic Paris glow, people are even more fascinated with France. Let's talk about it with...


Dec 8, 2025

This week it's The Earful Tower's musician Pres Maxson. We talk about his new novel, how he came to work on The Earful Tower, and French music in general.

This chat was streamed live for Earful Tower members, join the crowd and meet cool people in Paris (Membership takes only a minute to set up on Patreon, or 


Dec 1, 2025

Paris by night. So many possibilities. Sure, it’s easy to create magical memories with a stroll along the Seine or a cobblestoned Marais street.

But there are also more than 5,000 restaurants, over 2,000 bars, and hundreds of shows every night.

So where to begin?

If you’ve only got a few nights in the city, you...