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k&k episode 456 - the one where they talk about what to do with the parental figures... and stuff... In episode 456 we discuss visiting haunted houses, parental visits, what to do with people who have visited Paris multiple times, Paris Plage and boats!
This episode was brought to you by the word "un chocolat chaud" (hot chocolate).
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k&k episode 455 - the one where they talk about a different type of travaux castor... and stuff...In episode 455 Katia describes a visit to the beauty salon and we discuss cultural differences in personal grooming habits. We also talk about linguistic differences, wifebeaters and plans for the summer holidays. WARNING: this episode may be slightly inappropriate for younger ears and we discuss some subjects that are NSFW (particularly the wikipedia page we discussed on the show).
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k&k episode 454 - the one where they drink margaritas on Bastille Day and pose a language challenge... and stuff...In episode 454 we recount what happened at the 5th Annual k&k Bastille Day picnic (including margaritas, out of town visitors, helicopters and men falling from the sky), then we discuss meeting up with a listener from Belgium, how to be disciplined enough to practice different languages with the same people, and we throw down a language challenge for the summer holidays.
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k&k episode 453 - the one where they try to save the world... and stuff...In episode 453 we decide to do a public service announcement as we describe something that happened to us on the métro. You'll hear all about handbags, id cards, moral dilemmas, cia agents, phone calls to the italian embassy, urgent detective work, learning italian, karma and more!
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k&k episode 452 - the one where the muffin man and katia visit america and get confused about the toilets... and stuff...In episode 452 Katia continues to tell tales from her trip to LA to see Kathryn & Seb get married: crazy traffic, Hollywood Boulevard & the Walk of Fame, the bachelor & bachelorette parties, the rehearsal dinner, meeting up with Dani, supermarket adventures, the wonderful wedding itself, crab shack shenanigans, uber-American 4th of July celebrations, an old-fashioned picnic in Kathryn's hometown, driving through downtown LA, a trip to Olvera street, more mexican food and margaritas, a baseb ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
k&k episode 451 - the one where the muffin man and katia visit america and taste american coffee... and stuff...In episode 451 we chat about the upcoming Bastille Day picnic, then Katia recounts what happened when she and and the Muffin Man went to America: adventures with passport control, fingerprints, airplane food, sprinting through airports, hand luggage dramas, tipping confusion, friendly waiters, unknown but exciting ingredients, eating their way through LA, diner coffee tasting, Starbucks sightings and refills.
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k&k episode 450 - the one where they discuss the history of the (e)mail order bride... and stuff...In episode 450 we step back in time to an episode we recorded earlier this year with Janet Skeslien Charles, author of Moonlight in Odessa. We continue talking about the "email order bride", the extensive history of this phenomenon, the power of the internet in forming relationships, the expectations and preconceptions of the women who are part of these schemes and the subsequent culture shock. Janet shares some of her culture shock and travel experiences, we talk about the presence of the ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
k&k episode 449 - the one where they get girly, talking about hats and sales... and stuff...In episode 449 Katia recounts the happy ending to the Hatastrophy, we talk about the "sales" in France, the laws behind them and the appeal (or lack thereof) of the giant Parisian department stores.
This episode was brought to you by the word "un grand magasin" (department store).
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k&k episode 448 - the one where they discuss listening to the news... slowly... and stuff...In episode 448 we talk about how easy it is to learn a language by listening to the news, and we discuss whether podcasts providing slower versions of spoken news are beneficial to language learners. This leads to a lengthy discussion about watching movies and television, and the pros and cons of subtitles.
This episode was brought to you by the word "les informations" (the news).
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k&k episode 447 - the one where they talk about engagement parties and weddings... and stuff...In episode 447 we get tremendously excited as we recount getting all fabulously dressed up and throwing an Engagement Party for Kathryn & Seb, along with Derica from Japan and Ksam & C, playing games and eating Japanese goodies. We chat about the fact that Katia & the Muffin Man are heading over to the US for the wedding (in a week!!!) and what they've been doing to prepare - from trying to buy hats and watching movies set in LA.
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k&k episode 446 - the one where they talk about cookies, reading and the opera... and stuff...In episode 446, after munching on cookies from Karina, we chat about the honour of beta-reading book two of Amy Plum's Revenants trilogy, meeting up with fantastic listeners, an amazing story about Finnish listener Jaana and the opera and graduation. Again!
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k&k episode 445 - the one where they discuss Baghdad and touching the Queen... and stuff...We're jumping back in time in episode 445 and bring you an episode we recorded a few months ago with the delightful Ann Mah and her diplomat husband Chris, who tells us about the fascinating experience of serving as for a year a diplomat in Baghdad. We chat about the intensive language training program, learning languages and making mistakes, how to be culturally sensitive and the importance for diplomats to learn about cultural differences, then he explains his current role for the Embassy ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
k&k episode 444 - the one where they find out about fountains... and fish... and stuff...In episode 444 we continue talking to Axel (of Paris Urban Adventures and the new non-profit fundraising project Adventures 4 Action) about our adventures at Versailles - there is lots more fountain talk and fish stories, discussion about mythology behind the fountains, ancient restoration techniques, special exhibitions and public reactions to modern art shows, exhibition trends, and chronological questions!
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k&k episode 443 - the one where they gallivant around Versailles... and stuff...It's been a while, so we're excited to welcome Axel to the studio for episode 443! We start off by chatting about what he and his lovely wife Michelle have been up to lately with Paris Urban Adventures and their new non-profit fundraising project, Adventurers 4 Action! We then talk about a particularly exciting excursion we did that day at Versailles with Axel, who is currently working there - we jumped queues, learned exciting insider secrets, watched some serious fountain action and learn ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
k&k episode 442 - the one where they continue delighting in French pastries... and stuff...We continue chatting with Camille in episode 442 as we talk about our field trip to the pastry shop where she works - discovering how to enrobe chocolates, learning how Croquembouche are made, what baby pain au chocolats look like, pastry chef lingo and how to fit all those kitchens into a typical Parisian building! We discuss French techniques and what she learned when she started working here, and we ask her how to spot a good Pastry shop, and what to look for in a not-so-good one!
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k&k episode 441 - the one where they discover the delights of French pastries... and stuff...In episode 441 we're delighted to welcome the lovely Camille into the studio, who tells us all about the path that took her from Oregon to the Cordon Bleu, to cooking with Mexicans in Pasadena and plating desserts in a five star restaurant in Dallas, right through to finding a job in a traditional French pastry shop in Paris. We talk about the differences between a bakery and a pastry shop, and as we discuss the typical things one might find in a pastry shop we do a little taste test too!
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k&k episode 440 - the one where they discuss PDA in Paris... and stuff...In episode 440 we bring you a conversation we recorded a few months ago with Naughty Heather and Victoria the Pleasure Coach! We tackle the subject of s(ch)wag, shoes, Public Displays of Affection (or Arousal) in Paris, Sex Aptitude Tests, awkward moments in public, the importance of kissing and communicating what we want, affairs, being creative in a relationship, comfort zones and exploring yourself in a new city.
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k&k episode 439 - the one where they talk about getting corrected... and stuff...In episode 439, after dealing a packet of m&ms, talking about awesome listeners and the upcoming k&k App, we get to talking about language: how our respective understanding of the French language is improving, whether we feel comfortable speaking French, what we are doing to improve our language skills... And all this leads to a discussion of how to correct people who are learning a language - how other people correct us in French, and how we correct others in English.
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k&k episode 438 - the one where they learn more about revenants in Paris... and stuff...In episode 438 we continue our chat with the delightful Amy Plum, author of Die for Me, and tackle one of our favourite aspects of her book - the supernatural side! We talk about how she came up with the idea of the "revenant" and how she created the mythology behind it (as opposed to zombies!), how she came to choose Paris as a setting for the novel and why she chose various areas of Paris for different events in the book, and we chat about how her intimate knowledge of French and Parisian ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
k&k episode 437 - the one where they learn about zombies, no, make that revenants in Paris... and stuff...We're delighted to welcome Amy Plum, author of Die for Me, on the show for episode 437! We have a chat about the book itself, then Amy tells us all about what brought her from Alabama to France, with a few fascinating detours on the way, including getting a Masters degree in Medieval Art History, meeting Winona Ryder and being a tour guide. She then describes the process of writing the book and her experience of getting published, and we share some of our thoughts about the main protagonist ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
k&k episode 436 - the one where they continue to discuss bringing up bilingual children... and stuff...In episode 436 we pick up where we left off in the previous episode, as we discuss with Kim what it's like to try to raise a bilingual child. We talk at length about strategies, challenges and techniques, we wonder what kinds of challenges she might encounter as her son gets older, then we debate whether or not it is difficult for teachers to teach children who don't speak the school's main language.
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k&k episode 435 - the one where they discuss naughty peeps & bringing up bilingual children... and stuff...We're excited to welcome Kim back to the k&k fold for episode 435, and we talk about receiving goodies from listeners and having adventures at an outdoors Food & Wine Fair. With Kim's perspective as a new mum, we then have a lengthy chat about what it's like to raise a bilingual child in France - the techniques they're using and why.
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k&k episode 434 - the one where they learn even more about diplomacy... and stuff...In episode 434 we continue chatting with Ann Mah and her diplomat husband Chris. Ann takes us all to Brittany (at least in our imagination!) and reveals some of the secrets behind her current book project, then we continue our discussion with Chris about the life of the diplomat. He tells us what the difference is between an embassy and a consulate, and describes the role of embassies and consulates and their various departments, then we talk about the reasons why diplomats are moved regula ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
k&k episode 433 - the one where they learn all about diplomacy... and stuff...We are joined in episode 433 by the delightful Ann Mah and her husband Chris, who tells us all about what it means to be a diplomat working for the American foreign service. After chatting about gimlets, champagne and cheetos, Chris tells us a little about his first assignment in Turkmenistan, then we chat about why he decided to become a diplomat and the process behind joining the foreign service. From grueling written exams to diplomatic boot camp, we learn all about the various challenge ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
k&k episode 432.5 - the one where they learn all about snail farming... in French... and stuff...And now for something completely different! In episode 432.5 we find ourselves in the middle of the country, visiting a snail farm and doing our very first interview entirely en français with the lovely Mme Rosanne Fabbio, snail farmer! This means that there is a special 20-25 minute section of this episode which is exclusively in French, so if you don't speak French, just skip ahead to our summary of the interview which is in English. You get to hear all the charm of the country, with bir ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
k&k episode 432 - the one where they decide to let YOU tell the world what adventurousness means... and stuff...Apparently we just can't tire of the topic of adventurousness, and in episode 432 we decide to let YOU GUYS tell us what adventurousness means to YOU. We chat about the comments left by all the people who filled out our Adventurousness Survey - how different cultural perspectives, risk (perceived or real), age and health can all influence our idea of adventure - and then we reveal some of the adventurous things people told us they've done! We were gobsmacked, and we're sure you will be too! ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
k&k episode 431 - the one where they talk about national identity... and stuff...In episode 431 we continue talking about national identity, which leads to a discussion about how our feelings about our country of origin have changed since we've been away, the concept of patriotism and the different perceptions of national pride, which leads us to talk about the definition of expat versus immigrant and how we classify ourselves as foreigners living in France.
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k&k episode 430 - the one where they talk about apps and guilt... and stuff...In episode 430 we are thrilled to reveal some exciting news (not episode 500 related but it IS app-tly amazing and awesome!), then we get to chatting about an article we came across recently written by a guy who was feeling guilty about taking on another nationality. It's a fascinating conversation that leads us to discuss feelings of betrayal, the reasons behind acquiring citizenship, how it might feel to give up nationality, and what it means when you take on another nationality and how d ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
k&k episode 429 - the one where they discuss riding donkeys through the Grand Canyon, dancing naked at Stonehenge and adventures... and stuff...In episode 429 we continue to chat about the results of the first part of our Adventurousness Survey - how many people would ride a bike from France to China, go flying in a hot air balloon, travel to Egypt by themselves and more! We then tackle the results of the second part - how adventurous is it to go on an African Safari, ride the length of the Grand Canyon on a donkey, travel the Trans Siberian Railway, sing karaoke in a Japanese bar and more! We had so much fun talking about this sur ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
k&k episode 428 - the one where they discuss bungee jumping, nude beaches and adventures... and stuff...In episode 428 we chat about the recent Adventurousness Survey we decided to do, and after a length explanation of why we decided to do such a thing, we chat about the results of the survey - how many people would really go bungee jumping, spend two weeks hiking in the Amazon forest, eat a live bug, go scuba diving in the Great Barrier Reef or spend a year sailing around the world and more! It's all HIGHLY scientific, of course.
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k&k episode 427 - the one where they talk about THE places to drink cocktails in Paris... and stuff...In episode 427 we continue chatting with Forest of 52 Martinis, where we talk about what makes her an expert on drinking cocktails in Paris and sip another version of the classic martini, stirred up by Forest herself! She lists some of her favourite books on cocktails, then tells us how she goes about finding the places she reviews on her blog, what sort of criteria she applies when writing her reviews and what her favourites are at the moment. She reveals how often she really goes out, tel ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
k&k episode 427 - the one where they talk about THE places to drink cocktails in Paris... and stuff...In episode 427 we continue chatting with Forest of 52 Martinis, where we talk about what makes her an expert on drinking cocktails in Paris and sip another version of the classic martini, stirred up by Forest herself! She lists some of her favourite books on cocktails, then tells us how she goes about finding the places she reviews on her blog, what sort of criteria she applies when writing her reviews and what her favourites are at the moment. She reveals how often she really goes out, tel ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
k&k episode 426 - the one where they learn how to mix a real martini... and stuff...We're rather excited to welcome Forest of 52 Martinis to the studio for episode 426! After we sip and compare shaken vs stirred martinis carefully made by the Martini Diva herself, and discuss the merits of different cocktail ingredients, she tells about her website, where she reviews bars in Paris! We talk about how she made her way to France, what inspired her to begin writing about cocktail adventures, and why she chose the Martini as her signature drink, then she tells us about some of ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
k&k episode 425 - the one where they wonder how to eat locally when you travel... and stuff...In episode 425 Frog continues to regale us with tales of his trip to Argentina and Chile. We chat about his Argentinean private supper club experience (and talk at LENGTH about how to truly experience local cuisine, and whether such private supper clubs allow you to do this), and he tells us all about a most unusual scam he encountered whilst in South America!
This episode was brought to you by the word "la Namibie" (Namibia).
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k&k episode 424 - the one where Frog channels Evita... and stuff...With the inimitable Frog in the studio for episode 424, we get into the South American spirit, as we drink Picot Sours and chat about Frog's recent visit to Argentina and Chile: preconceptions of Buenos Aires, Evita moments, bus travel, his favourite city in Chile (Val Paraiso), why he loved Chile, and comparisons between the two countries.
This episode was brought to you by the word "un bus" (a bus).
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k&k episode 423 - the one where they discuss house-hunting, housewives and andouillette... and stuff...We continue chatting with Ann Mah about the life of the diplomat's partner in episode 423, as we discuss what it's like to be constantly on the move, with a new post every few years. We talk about her current house-hunting project, which naturally brings us to the subject of the Real Housewives, then she gives us a glimpse into her current writing project, and we chat about andouillette and other weird and wonderful French dishes!
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k&k episode 422 - the one where they learn more about the life of a trailing spouse... and stuff...We're excited to welcome Ann Mah back to the studio for episode 422, and after we wax lyrical about the joy of gimlets, Ann tells us all about the life of the diplomat's wife, also known as the trailing spouse. We chat about the various challenges faced by couples and families in the foreign service, the different things one does to prepare for the next foreign posting, and the type of personality required for this sort of life.
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k&k episode 421 - the one where they talk about living safely in big cities... and stuff...In episode 421 we decide to discuss a recent spate of attempted robberies and muggings experienced by some of the people in our entourage, which leads to a lengthy discussion about how different ways to stay safe in a big city, whether you're a tourist or a resident.
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k&k episode 420 - the one where they talk about passports and adventurousness... and stuff...As we sip White Ladies in episode 420, we talk about the relaunch of k&k learn french, then we do an update on the passport discussion we had a few weeks ago, and get to chatting about which nationality could be considered the most adventurous according to a recent survey.
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k&k episode 419 - the one where they get heated about Versailles... and stuff...Ryan is still with us in the studio for episode 419, and the absolute chaos continues as he makes us try yet another Suze-based cocktail. This makes us question how much Ryan's friendship actually means to us, but we get over it quickly as Kylie tells us all about her Versailles history classes this semester! This leads to a very heated debate about one of the Versailles outbuildings being turned into a luxury hotel.
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k&k episode 418 - the one where they are grossed out by suze-hitos and bed bugs... and stuff...With the dapper Ryan in the studio for episode 418, things very quickly descend into chaos. Under his terribly bad influence we taste-test a Suze-based cocktail and grimace at the cameras quite a bit, then we chat about his current "look" (just in time for Paris Fashion Week) and about unique accommodation experiences and the fear of bedbugs! Ew!
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k&k episode 417 - the one where they talk about exchanges... of all sorts... and stuff...As we drink our second sidecars we get to chatting in episode 417 about an email we received from a listener, who is a teacher in a school in Australia, describing all the ups and downs of a student exchange between her school and a school in France. This leads to a lengthy discussion about different sorts of exchanges and the things we all learn from these experiences.
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k&k episode 416 - the one where they discuss excess baggage and weight limits... and stuff...After a discussion on the merits of sidecars, in episode 416 we tackle the topics of excess baggage, paying for overweight luggage and extra seats, and airline reactions to joke bomb threats.
This episode was brought to you by the word "le bagage à main" (hand luggage).
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k&k episode 415 - the one where they talk about flight etiquette and top chef contestants... and stuff...With Steve still in the studio for episode 415, we get into some serious rantage about flight etiquette - turning off electronics, respecting the seatbelt sign, trying to get on and off the plane... We then chat about a recent adventure at the newly opened O Chateau wine bar and an encounter with a 2011 French Top Chef contestant.
This episode was brought to you by the word "un candidat" (a contestant).
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k&k episode 414 - the one where they talk Valentines and holidays... and stuff...In episode 414 we're thrilled to chat to our lovely friend Steve, and whilst we sip mimosas and munch on oatmeal cookies, we discuss a wide range of topics such as Valentines Day, declarations of love and the worst presents we've ever received (or given), then we chat about Sarkozy's recent decision that all French ministers should give priority to holidaying in France.
This episode was brought to you by the word "un cadeau" (a present).
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k&k episode 413 - the one where they discuss Denmark and passports... and stuff...After our discussion on applying for nationality in the previous episode, we decide to tackle the controversial immigration laws in Denmark in episode 413, we debate and compare French and Danish laws, then talk about the percentage of passport holders in countries around the world and wonder why the number of American passport holders is a bit lower than other countries.
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k&k episode 412 - the one where they discuss hats and citizenship... and stuff...We are feeling rather beautiful in episode 412 as we discuss our headgear, and Kylie tells us all about participating in the graduation ceremony at the Sorbonne, somehow we get onto the topic of Justin Beiber, then we discuss the details Katia's future application for French nationality.
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k&k episode 411 - the one where they talk about finding love around the world... and sexpats... and stuff...In episode 411 we continue our chat with Janet Skeslien Charles, author of Moonlight in Odessa, and she tells us all about the most exciting news of her book being featured on posters in train stations around the UK! We get back to the fascinating topic of (e)mail order brides, she shares some feedback she has received from men and women who have used these services, we talk about the "socials" organised by agencies and whether these sorts of marriages can work in the long run, then we disc ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
k&k episode 410 - the one where they talk about grizzly bears and (e)mail order brides... and stuff...We're thrilled to welcome Janet Skeslien Charles, author of Moonlight in Odessa, to the studio in episode 410! After discussing what part of the world she comes from, what brought her to France and why she has stayed, we chat about her adventures living in the Ukrainian city of Odessa, and what inspired her to write the book, which leads us to talk at length about the fascinating phenomenon of (e)mail order brides.
This episode was brought to you by the word "le russe" (Russian).
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