k&k episode 315 - the one where they rant about getting cultured, socks and apartment living... and stuff...
We start off episode 315 by talking about our upcoming "k&k get cultured" adventure at Sainte-Chapelle, and what we're planning for our next excursion (anyone up for a Sewer tour?), then we get distracted by discussions about teledaters, nicknames and last weeks episodes with Stephen Clarke, then we get ranty about socks, apartment living and noisy neighbours.
This episode was brought to you by the word "une chaussette" (a sock).
k&k episode 314 - the one where the learn the truth about French history, according to Stephen Clarke... and stuff...
We've still got Stephen Clarke in the studio for episode 314, and he continues to regale us with tales from his upcoming book, 1000 Years of Annoying the French - including dubious battle strategies, the taking of Calais, the truth behind Napoleon's height and Joan of Arc's demise, how Louisiana got sold and the secrets behind Sarkozy's recent visit to England. We then discuss why the French are so proud of their language, the evolution of written French in letters, emails and text messages and the immortels behind deciding what's French and what's not.
This episode was brought to you by the word "une bataille" (a battle).
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3 Feb, 2010
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cultural differences, culture shock, news, stereotypes
k&k episode 313 - the one where they meet Paul West... and Stephen Clarke... and stuff...
We're thrilled to welcome Stephen Clarke (author of A Year in the Merde, Talk to the Snail and many more books) in the k&k boudoir for episode 313. We chat about how he found himself in France, why he moved here, which deviates into a discussion of French efficiency and socialising with colleagues. We find out how long he's been in France and why he's stayed, then we talk about A Year in the Merde and other Paul West books and whether or not there is any truth in them, then Stephen tells us all about his next book, 1000 Years of Annoying the French, to be released in March (but available for preorder now!).
This episode was brought to you by the word "la vérité" (truth).
