It's all about pop culture in episode 292, as we talk about glitter, zombie movies, the swine flu, song parties and how on earth Kylie actually knows something about one current musical artist. Kylie then tells us about her computer woes and we get very distracted by talking about some of our favourite tv shows (The Office, HIMYM, Glee, True Blood, Lost, Eastwick,...), and we finish off by chatting a bit about Thanksgiving. This episode was brought to you by the word "une chanson" (a song). Psssst. While you're here, you should definitely check out our new and improved forum!

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We start off episode 291 by determining whether Kylie has ebola or not, then we chat about her recent visit to the Maison de Balzac and the prefecture, we talk about meeting listeners and the birthday month of November, Katia recounts visiting the Musée de l'Automobile in Mulhouse and we finish off with an update on Kylie's French movie-going experience. This episode was brought to you by the word "une voiture" (a car).

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In episode 290, Katia gets very excited as she recounts a tale of gastronomy, fancy-pants-ness and a celebration of mushrooms. Add in a few prickles and a bit of hospital drama, and you've got a somewhat interesting episode. This episode was brought to you by the word "la gastronomie" (gastronomy).

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As we chomp on Halloween goodies sent to us by a lovely listener in episode 289, we chat about preparations for episode 333 and what Kylie did when she visited Disney, we get distracted by X-Factor (ie. the horrificness of Jedward and the nit-invasion), then Kylie tells us what she did and where she went for her holidays (including a visit with the lovely Vivi and playing Wii-Fit Plus with Kimmeh & David). This episode was brought to you by the word "des poux" (head lice / nits).

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We've got more delicious UNPLUGGED action in episode 288 with quite a few random ramblings from the last few months. We chat about The Office and how Kylie has never seen it, horror movies and the pronounciation of this particular genre, café experiences and café culture and falling in the Seine, you'll hear a little bit more from our mini-break in Normandy, we talk more about our (not so) secret hatreds and smoking in airports. This episode was brought to you by the word "tomber" (to fall).

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Even though we are traipsing around France this weekend, we refuse to leave you with nothing to listen to, so we are proud to present some more unplugged action in episode 287, where we talk about feeding the pigeons, how Frog really feels about trees and what happens during "muck week" and on the weekends in a boarding house. Be warned : there is RANtAGE. This episode was brought to you by the phrase "point barre" (full stop / period).

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We get to chatting about many and varied things in episode 286, such as Daylight Savings and time changes across the world, the role that the Babysitters Club has played in Katia's understanding of American culture and the tv shows we watched when we were growing up. Kylie then tells us about going to a concert, how Spotify helped her appreciate it and going to Katiefornia's birthday party, then we talk about All Saints Day, Halloween and Disney, and we finish off with some fruit. This episode was brought to you by the word "Toussaint" (All Saints Day).

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We spend the first half of episode 285 eating lollies and talking about meeting up with listeners, postcards and presents (including milk duds and moist towelettes), and Katia talks about spending a week in Mulhouse (which involved strange dialects, mushrooms, sauerkraut, pigs feet, much wine and learning new learn french expressions). This episode was brought to you by the phrase "pieds de cochon" (pigs feet).

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We are still going UNPLUGGED with various guests in episode 284, as we discuss spiders, getting up early, random text messages, big bottoms, new shoes, heavy traffic, book reading and digestion, unwelcome commentary on behaviour, watching tv whilst eating, dreams about Symphony and noisy neighbours. This episode was brought to you by the word "la circulation" (traffic).

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We're thrilled to present another k&k UNPLUGGED for episode 283! Featuring the sultry voice of Frog, we discuss "dears", the weather, lullabies, bélettes, adventures travelling on the highways, mousse au chocolat, bejeweled blitz (again), wind turbines, musical catastrophes and secret hatreds. This episode was brought to you by the word "l'autoroute" (f) (motorway / freeway / highway).

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We start episode 282 by planting a seed of intrigue (what DO we have planned for the end of the year?), then we talk about receiving a super set of k&k coasters, toe-niversaries, what brings people to Paris in October, mobile phone use in schools and bejewelled addiction. We finish off with a discussion of beer and port and the power of marketing. This episode was brought to you by the word "un porto" (Port).

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It's a bit giggly in episode 281, as we start off with a confession by Kyliemac and a tale of thai food and excessive consumption of saké, then Kylie tells us about celebrating Heather's birthday at the VIP room (Grandma Mac came out to play), she gives us a University Update, then asks us to hold her accountable. For what? You'll have to listen to find out! We then talk about line dancing, the postcard exchange and we call out Frog, then we reveal our plans for (un)episode 300 and, more importantly, episode 333! This episode was brought to you by the word "une boîte de nuit" (a nightclub).

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Episode 280 starts off with a discussion of weather and tears, and then there's the thrill of unveiling a very exciting present from our friend and listener, Dani. We chat about blogging vs podcasting and how much we love listener feedback, and then we talk about some of the listener travel stories we've received lately (such as traveling extensively as a youngster and some of the culture shock involved in moving to another country that speaks the same language). We then discuss the eating of fondue and ice-cream, a dining experience in a Polish crypt (replete with perogies and what can only be described as a "live show"), and announce the opening of our friend's etsy shop, Suis le fil. This episode was brought to you by the word "une crypte" (a crypt).

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We start off episode 279 with a discussion of the weather and sweaty kids, snuggies, sticky fingers and a post PUI analysis. We then chat about white knights and la Nuit Blanche, twittering, episode 300 preparations, the upcoming SOS booksale, uncoordination, the birthday month of october and exchanging postcards.. This episode was brought to you by the word "blanc(he)" (white).

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The sillyness continues with Frog in episode 278, as we put out a call for a sponsor for moist towelettes for the k&k boudoir. Yes, it's that ridiculous. We open an amazing gift sent to us by some very talented listeners (the wonderful designers at Ragehaus), chat about Spotify, and then we talk about pee-ers, rockers and people asking questions. And there's something about Philadelphia. This episode was brought to you by the word "une question" (a question).

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With the incorrigable Frog in the k&k boudoir for episode 277, it goes without saying that things get a little naughty! We talk about drinking large amounts of wine, Australian expressions, nightmares, bachelors, bachelorettes and how much Kylie is worth, signature dishes and different m&ms. Frog tells us about his summer holidays, including the beauty of Bulgaria and romantic Romania, and Kylie tells us about her Midnight Train to Romania experience a few years ago. This episode was brought to you by the word "un célibataire" (a bachelor).

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It's a descent into pure chaos in episode 276 - we talk about alternative meanings of the word "date" and naughtyness in the live chat, la rentrée, post office revolutions, the french kissing ban and we suggest some k&k alternative greetings (with sound effects). We talk about meeting up with listeners and speculate on the bachelorette bidding, finishing off with some exciting voicemails. This episode was brought to you by the word "une datte" (a date).

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Katia finishes off her tales of her summer holidays in episode 275, with flight upgrades, tummy bugs, baby throwing, catching up with family and friends, native animal sightings, visits to tropical desert island paradises (including swimming on the Great Barrier Reef, sailing, incredible beaches and lots of wildlife) and football adventures. We finish off the episode with some reflections on how good it was to go home, and then discuss Kyliemac going up for auction as a bachelorette! This episode was brought to you by the word "une baleine" (a whale).

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Katia's tales of travelling around Lebanon continue in episode 274, as she talks about national pride, rebuilding, cultural differences, safety, currency, food fun, hubbly bubblies, valet services, beaches (or lack thereof), road blocks, learning arabic and being culturally sensitive. We finish off with a last minute discussion of the PUA Gala-Ball being held on September 19th. This episode was brought to you by the word "un barrage" (a road block).

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In episode 273 it's Katia's turn to talk about her summer holidays. You'll get to hear all about her adventures in Lebanon, including unexpected encounters in the airport, crazy driving, party time in Beirut, a visit to the ancient ruins of Byblos, the caves of Jeita and a Lebanese winery, and some of her first impressions of the country, such as what it was like to visit a place that had been so severely hit by civil war. This episode was brought to you by the word "dépaysant" (exotic/disorienting).

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Chaos ensues in episode 272, as we eat some chocolatey bacon and Kylie continues to talk about her trip back to the US over the summer - including visits to the dentist, flying, a Grandma Mac moment, Renn Faires and 24 hour shopping. We talk about how things have changed since we last went back to our respective countries and how we feel about that, and we finish off with a discussion about the post office. This episode was brought to you by the phrase "24 heures sur 24, 7 jours sur 7" (24/7).

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Even in the face of technical difficulties and chaos, k&k are BACK! In episode 271 we talk about racoon eyes, wearing colour, new and exciting m&ms, headphones, wings, birthday months, the order of the seasons, birthday celebrations and boat rides. Then Kylie tells a little about her trip back to the US over the summer (to be continued...). This episode was brought to you by the word "un raton laveur" (a racoon).

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It's very very very late at night, but we continue with the kritical kuestions in episode 270 : our favourite tv shows when we were children, the most dramatic surgeries we've ever had, what music cds are we most ashamed of owning, what was the name of our favourite childhood toys and more! This episode was brought to you by the word "un jouet" (a toy).

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In episode 269 you'll get to know Katia and Kyliemac just a little bit better, as we answer some of the kritical kuestions that we made people answer during the episode 200 celebrations : favourite m&m flavour, favourite Parisian landmark, favourite French food, what we don't miss about our respective countries and much, much more! This episode was brought to you by the words "le goût" and "la saveur" (the flavour, the taste).

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More unplugged-ness is the order of the day in episode 268, with a pig-related confession, a discussion of some of the things that inspire our speech (musicals, tv shows & internet sensations), some after-hours chat, a rant about cigarette butts over dinner, and a visit to Normandy. This episode was brought to you by the word "un mégot" (a cigarette butt).

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Inspired by our lovely friend Dani who spent a few months in Paris in 2008, we chat with Kathryn about friendship in episode 267 : making friends as expats, what constitutes friendship for anglophones vs the french, keeping in touch with friends back home and across the world, permanency vs temporaryness as expats, talking to new people, making new friends, how the internet has helped us make friends, and how the expat experience has changed us all. This episode was brought to you by the word "l'amitié" (friendship).

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It's time for some more unplugged action in episode 266! We go to ikea, discuss champagne, crémant and sparkling wines, learn about calvados, reflect on pee, visit a farm, search for accommodation and talk like pirates. This episode was brought to you by the word "faire pipi" (to have a pee).

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Frog graciously deigned to help us out for episode 265, as we discuss learning language beyond the traditional classroom experience : through language exchanges. We talk about how to get the most out of a language exchange, how to find a good language partner and what, and how such experiences have helped each of us learn languages. This episode was brought to you by the word "échanger" (to exchange).

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We've got some more unplugged action happening in episode 264, with a rant about smoking, a lament about cheese, a ferry moment, a booger discussion, some bébé belette excitement, a cheese story and an exclamation about a moat. This episode was brought to you by the word "une douve" (a moat).

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With the lovely Heather Stimmler-Hall in the k&k boudoir for episode 263, we chat about what inspired Heather to become a tour guide, some of the adventures she has had as a travel professional in France, the importance of preparation and asking the right questions, whether climbing the Eiffel Tower means you've "seen Paris", different travelling styles, the benefits of custom tours and how to herd people. We finish off by talking about what drew her to Paris and what keeps her here. This episode was brought to you by the phrase "poser une question" (ask a question).

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We're pleased to present the first k&k UNPLUGGED for the summer in episode 262. We discuss a multitude of topics : noisy heads, crayons and learn french, accomodation hunts, amusement parks and earworms. This episode was brought to you by the word "un ver" (worm).

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From a café in the Marais with the delightful Kathryn, we're very pleased to present Fashion Watch Summer 2009 in episode 261! You'll hear all about what's hot and what's not on the Paris streets this summer, from frilly and frou-frou to casual and comfy (because, yes, apparently the Parisian has worked out that it is possible to be comfortable in clothes)! Please note that the sound is pretty low at times cos we're outside, but it's worth listening to! This episode was brought to you by the word "la mode" (fashion).

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We're very excited in episode 260, as we chat all about what we've got planned for the summer - Kylie is returning to "her America" for some fun in the sun, and Katia is heading back to Australia via Lebanon. We discuss what we're planning to see, do and eat, including reassimilating our respective languages, spending time with family and friends and shopping on Sundays! This episode was brought to you by the word "l'été" (summer).

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In episode 259 we ham it up as we chat about pinheads, lights, lentils (and how katia and kyliemac saves lives), what to do with x-rays, weird weather and indian tours of Paris, the ultimate lame-o beach (Paris Plage), porno cup adventures, French KFC, and how to take a compliment. This episode was brought to you by the word "la lumière" (light).

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In episode 258 we talk about zombies, camping out for concerts, Kylie gives us a University Update (which derails into a long conversation about the differences in educational opportunities in different countries), then we chat about the tour de France, glasses and contact lenses. This episode was brought to you by the phrase "les lentilles de contact" (contact lenses).

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We're back in the Not Coffee table Studio for episode 257, and talk about feedback and sound, the end of our trip to the Bordeaux region (including speaking in French, excessive poolage, frecklification, totally awesome car games, roadside fireworks and truck stops) and what happened at the fantastically fun Bastille Day picnic! This episode was brought to you by the phrase "taches de rousseur" (freckles).

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The adventures continue in episode 256, as we sip Muffitos(tm), Frog calls his dad a gangster and we talk about what we did (and didn't do) during our trip to the Bordeaux region : sleeping in, guilt trips, being a Marseillais(e)), pet peeves, architectural discussions, a visit to Saint-Emilion (which included Saint-Emilion's hermit cave, the catacombs, the underground church, the fort, macaron and cannelé tasting), cooking lessons with frog's mum and lots of pool time! This episode was brought to you by the word "dix-sept" (seventeen).

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Things are heating up in episode 255, as we recount our travels across the French countryside with the delicious Frog (and the Muffin Man), visiting some very special people and recording in "our" fancy new country studio. With much excitement, we talk about traffic jams on long weekends, how to entertain yourself during long car rides, turkish toilets, families, bikinis, speedos, pool temperatures, names and national holidays. This episode was brought to you by the phrase "une fête nationale" (national holiday).

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Episode 254 starts off with a bang, as we rant about naked guys, feet on seats, sirens, dvd rental updates, the recent changes to the VAT (or TVA in French) and whether these changes can really be seen in real life and adventures with beer. This episode was brought to you by the word "la bière" (beer).

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We're exhuberant in episode 253, as we discuss the presence of parental figures in the chat, July birthdays and American birthday celebrations, the Bejewelled war, water balloons, school holidays and scheduling in our respective countries, broken bones and dramatic head injuries, the Abbey Bookshop's 20th Anniversary celebration (with scribes, medieval dancers and wine), the "heatwave" in Paris and why this city is so ill-equipped for hot weather (including reminiscing about swimming as kids, power outages and fire safety). This episode was brought to you by the word "la canicule" (a scorching heatwave). And don't forget about the 3rd Annual K&K Bastille Day picnic!!!

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We've still got the lovely Kathryn with us for episode 252, where we chat extensively about the fête de la musique, featuring a lively Grandma Mac moment, then Kylie tells us about visiting the Château de Vincennes (or not?) and Hard Rock Café. We digress into discussions about pulled pork, scuba diving and the Père-Lachaise cemetary, and finish off with a HUGE rant about drafts, working naked, cold water, ice cubes, catching cold and boogery fingers. This episode was brought to you by the word "la plongée" (scuba diving).

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With the dynamic Kathryn in the NCTS for episode 251, we chat about Spotted By Locals, birthday months, purple and Gay Pride, Michael Jackson, mp3 downloads (with some yelling from Katia), the hadopi law and illegal downloading (with some yelling from Kylie). This episode was brought to you by the word "télécharger" (download).

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Can you believe we're up to episode 250 already??? We can't, and we get very excited about it with the lovely Vivi. We chat about the fête de la musique, scientology debates, father's and mother's day, encounters of the spider, cockroach and zombie kind, picnics under the eiffel tower, cupcakes, the "no drinking after 4pm in public parks" law (and how Frog gets around it) and fighter pilots. We finish off with a morality lesson and Katia tells a tale of putting her foot in her mouth. This episode was brought to you by the word "un cafard" (a cockroach).

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We're thrilled to have the lovely Vivi in the studio for episode 249. We chat about the famous frog chair (and you too can sponsor an item in the studio!), Vivi's adorable accent and cute hair, limo services, the Château de Vincennes, bouchons from Troyes, what we're all going to do, bring and eat as we travel this summer (including dressing up as fairies), then there is some serious geekery happening as we discuss "ren fairs", the Provins medieval festival, medieval taverns and clubs. This episode was brought to you by the word "un bouchon" (a cork).

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We're still delighted to have Heather Stimmler-Hall in the studio for episode 248, and we talk about how Secrets of Paris always seems to be on top of What's On in Paris (such as artist "open doors" and horse races), the château of Chantilly and the famous stables, the château of Cheverny and it's residents, and we all make some embarrassing confessions whilst Heather tells us a bit about what it's like to update guide books. Then, as we chat about some of the more interesting questions she's been sent by readers, Heather launches a contest on the show : have you ever wanted to know something about Paris, France or the French and never been able to find out the answer? Ask Heather, and you'll be in the running to win a fantastic prize! This episode was brought to you by the phrase "une course de chevaux" (a horse race).

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You know when we get Heather Stimmler-Hall on the show things are going to get cheeky, and episode 247 is no exception! We chat about our sexy new studio, the award she won for the Naughty Paris Guide, Sacre Coeur and medal-wearing. We have a very interesting discussion abou sexual conservatism and the differences between Paris, London and New York, then we get onto the topic of dressing-up, exclusive white picnics, limo services for our guests, what movies parents should show their children before they travel to Paris to make sure they behave, taxi horror stories, and some more on the book fair. This episode was brought to you by the word "une médaille" (a medal).

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In episode 246 we discuss chaotic Symphony moments in the Not Coffee table Studio and we reveal what happens after we record, then we chat about Obama being in France for the D-Day ceremonies, frozen sushi, meeting up with listeners for drinks, wasp attacks, fake shutters, what firemen in France do with wasps, Pierre's experience with spiders in Australia, whether lobsters scream and the French obsession with good jam. This episode was brought to you by the word "la confiture" (jam).

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We're finally nicely settled in the Not Coffee table Studio for episode 245, yet the chaos continues as Katia makes a confession, and we ask what would YOU do if someone had something stuck in their teeth, which leads us to a lengthy swimsuit discussion. We then chat about lame-o beaches, the fun of the live shows and the NCtS, birthday months and missing out on parties (oh, the obligations of professional podcasters such as ourselves), youtube sensations, symphony moments, crazy fake gypsy ladies (with entertaining phone interruptions) and name-calling. This episode was brought to you by the word "une salope" (a bitch).

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Episode 244 is an episode of pure chaos, as we discuss a myriad of truly random things : what Frog was wearing during the recording, the Cannes film festival, the stagnancy of the Mediterranean sea and tidal behaviour, dramatic jellyfish encounters in France, hairballs and unusual yoga positions. We open some very exciting boxes that were sent to us from Intern Noonan (and Frog eats ALL the m&ms), we chat for a while about American candy, and then we talk about having a spontaneous picnic under the Eiffel tower (including pee-stops, operatic arias and encounters with the police!). This episode was brought to you by the word "une méduse" (a jellyfish).

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We're terribly excited in episode 243, because not only is Frog on the show, but we're also inaugurating the NEW Not Coffee Table Studio! We describe how we surprised Frog with the revelation of the new studio, and how we put it all together, with trips to Ikea, hours of ironing and more! There is also a great deal of discussion about the use of words like "poof" and "shag", but this is very typical with Frog in the NCTS. And like Frog, you can also sponsor an item in the NCTS! This episode was brought to you by the word "nouveau" (new).

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Things derail very quickly in episode 242, and we spend quite a bit of time yelling at Symphony, but what's new? We talk about bridges and public holidays in the month of May in France, movie-going experiences (including Wolverine, cigarette smoke and dvd rentals), Japanese food in France and the adventures behind meeting up with a listener from Montpellier. Katia then screws up an explanation of Queens Birthday Holiday and Kyliemac eloquently explains Presidents Day, and we talk about drinking cocktails, crazy laws in Arkansaw and Katia explains why she got a fine. This episode was brought to you by the word "une amende" (a fine).

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We start off episode 241 by celebrating the birthday month of May and getting tremendously excited about the launch of k&k get blogged. We chat about tic tacs and coffee bean incidents, then get into a lengthy (and sometimes heated) discussion of the mini-break challenge, with entries like rum-soaked wafers, strange vegetables and Suze! This episode was brought to you by the word "une gaufre" (a waffle).

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We start off episode 240 by scratching scratchcards and revealing the truth about "French toast", then we chat about Disneyland, company perks, theme parks, presents, the Ice Saints (or the Saints de Glace), free museums for young people and wonder what there is to actually DO in Paris. We get excited for Heather, because she won an important prize for her book Naughty Paris, Kylie gives us a university update and we talk about her mythical wall of jars. This episode was brought to you by the phrase "pain perdu" (French toast).

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In episode 239 we talk about k&k unplugged, we do a round-up of our last mini-break (including bbqs, pools, anti-tourism and spontaneously silly party games which result in some interesting childhood revelations), then we get into an animated discussion about the mythical "French 35 hour work week". This episode was brought to you by the word "un cadre" (a frame / a setting / an executive).

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There's more casual k&k in episode 238 UNPLUGGED! You can hear us hanging out in our gîte (on mini-break #2 of 2009, Loire Valley Edition), chatting about all sorts of things, from piracy laws to video stores and from netflix in france to sweding. It's casual, raw, laidback and filled with laughter - just what k&k UNPLUGGED is all about! This episode was brought to you by the word "piratage" (piracy).

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Hang on to your hats, kids, it's time for episode 237 UNPLUGGED!! We're on the road in the Loire Valley, and with the exciting new concept of k&k UNPLUGGED, you'll feel like you're right there with us! As we drive, you'll hear us talk about previous (mis)adventures in the region, you'll walk with us through Chenonceau, then you'll sit with us in our gîte as we discuss what we thought of the castle. This episode was brought to you by the word "débrancher" (unplug).

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The excitement levels are high in episode 236, as we open a present sent from a listener, then Katia recounts what she did for her birthday - including a teppanyaki dinner in Paris with the best birthday presents ever (such as rude sake glasses and castles) and a trip to Barcelona (and we cover topics such as sightseeing, siestas, time differences and tapas). And we finish off the episode by opening another present! Sugar highs all around! This episode was brought to you by the word "Barcelone" (Barcelona).

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There are many and varied subjects on the board in episode 235 : tiaras, pouting and picnics, weather, public holidays, May Day, buying flowers, the suicidal platypus, Labour Day arguments, cult films like "Brice de Nice", cultural references across the world, time travel and university updates. This episode was brought to you by the word "un ornithorynque" (a platypus).

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Things have gone sersiously downhill in episode 234, and you get to hear what happens when Katia and Kyliemac decide to podcast after midnight. There is discussion about cowboys, margaritas, mojitos, dodgy restaurants, the politics of sending food back, bloody meat, gas masks and more foodstuffs that we don't like. This episode was brought to you by the word "saignant(e)" (bloody).

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We chat for quite some time in episode 233 about our respective summer holiday plans and everything in between - Kylie tells us why she's going back to the US in summer and not in winter, there's a heated debate about the definition of a "beach", Katia talks about their upcoming trip to Lebanon and Australia and we discuss plane ticket prices, travel agents and different types of tickets. This episode was brought to you by the phrase "un billet d'avion" (a plane ticket).

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Episode 232 is a reflective one. After a discussion about our different ways of speaking (again), we talk about some people we met from London and their expat experiences, which leads us to revisit the topic of expats versus immigrants, what makes some people decide move overseas, accents and homesickness. This episode was brought to you by the phrase "avoir le mal du pays" (to be homesick).

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In episode 231 we talk, amongst other things, about the arrival of more babies, what kind of castle we want to mini-break in, what pizza and rabbits have in common and the continued celebrations of birthday months. This episode was brought to you by the word "un nouveau-né" (a new-born).

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We're still in Normandy in episode 230, and accompanied by Kathryn we continue to talk about out adventures in the country, including (but not limited to) visiting markets, taste-testing local products (such as cider, pommeau and calvados), spotting local wildlife and more... But we digress quite a bit too, on some rather random subjects such as school hours and driveways. But what do you expect, really? This episode was brought to you by the word "une belette" (a weasel).

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We take the show on the road in episode 229 and tell you all about our spontaneous mini-break in Normandy. From our "country house" and with the lovely Kathryn by our side we talk about last-minute holiday planning, gîtes (and lots about how to find them and what to expect), travelling around France and more! This episode was brought to you by the word "un gîte" (self-catering accomodation).

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In episode 228 we lay out yet another interesting topic on the coffee table - how prudent should you really be when you're travelling and what sorts of precautions should you take? We tell some pretty interesting travel tales and spend a whole lot of time wondering what we would do in a sticky situation. We also talk a bit about the power of Twitter. Cos it really is cool. This episode was brought to you by the word "une précaution" (a precaution).

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Amidst some wheezing and sneezing, we cover quite a few interesting topics in episode 227 : allergies, the SOS booksale, meeting listeners, what it's like to be recognised, more disney adventures and marching band fun, and babies! This episode was brought to you by the word "éternuer" (to sneeze).

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Things get very reflective in episode 226, as we talk about what it would take to uproot a family and live in another country and everything in between - what has to be done to really "experience" another country and the difference between a migrant and an expat, and we talk about some of our experiences and the experiences of people we know. This episode was brought to you by the word "une racine" (root).

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Chaos ensues in episode 225, as we start off with a very special "dear", and we discuss maths, toes, social comas, toilet lights, spiders, words and wankers, accents, babies, peeps and presents. And we expect you ALL to leave us voicemails this week. This episode was brought to you by the word "une ampoule" (a lightbulb).

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There's a lot of rantage happening in episode 224, as we discuss the superstitions around Friday 13th and birthday obligations, and we cover Kyliemac's public shaming. We also talk about getting your fingers caught in the métro doors and experiences with ticket controllers, the way we've seen French people eat hot dogs and hamburgers, and the best job in the world. This episode was brought to you by the word "une superstition" (a superstition).

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In episode 223 we get to talking about frame hunting, monkey heads, weekends of fun, the drink of the year, our recent adventures at a french food fair (with plenty of cognac and other delicious things), daffodils, the weather and general strikes. This episode was brought to you by the phrase "les giboulées de mars" (March showers).

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After a chaotic start, Animesh continues to tell us about the highlights of his adventures in India in episode 222, and makes some interesting reflections about the way things have changed since he last visited. In true k&k style, we derail on everything from arranged marriages to indian-chinese food to old school teachers to infomercials! This episode was brought to you by the word "l'Inde" (India).

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We're terribly excited to welcome Animesh back into the coffee table studio for episode 221, as he regales us with tales of his recent trip back to his homeland of India. We get to hear all about welcoming committees and train rides, and gleefully open some presents. This episode was brought to you by the word "un éléphant" (elephant).

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We listen to a few voicemails, then things get heated in episode 220 as sweeping delcarations are made about Americans and Italians. It all quickly goes to heck as we discuss doors, drafts, neighbours and peeing habits. And moose. It's seriously classy. We also throw out the challenge to figure out a Secret Sound that mysteriously popped up in a recent k&k Learn French. This episode was brought to you by the word "un/e voisin/e" (neighbour).

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As requested, things get gossipy in episode 219 when as we talk about Carla Bruni's plans to have a baby, which leads to a lengthy discussion about our friend Kimmeh's current dilemma - trying to choose a baby name that is pronouncable in both English and French. We also get to chatting about refrigerators and food expos. This episode was brought to you by the word "choisir" (to choose).

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With our mouths full of Tim Tams we get into a heated discussion in episode 218 about the definition of Paris and its suburbs and plans to change this definition, led by the ever-provocative Frog with a Blog. We talk a little about the way the economic crisis is affecting Paris and get excited about Nouvelle Star starting again. This episode was brought to you by the word "la banlieue" (the suburbs).

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Episode 217 (featuring Frog with a Blog) starts off with a bit of zombie talk, then we discuss doing the show live via ustream and we react to some feedback on our k&k learn french episodes. Kylie then tells us about getting her carte de séjour renewed, which leads to some serious rantage regarding encounters with French administration and the adventures behind procuring birth certificates. We finish off the episode by discussing what type of glasses Kyliemac should get next. This episode was brought to you by the term "un acte de naissance" (birth certificate).

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We start off episode 216 by discussing the logistics of having people watch us live on ustream as we record the show, then we talk about Disney and knitted hats. We then compare cakes and gateaux with what we're familiar with "back home", and talk about cupcake shops and pretzels, and the way that access to stuff from "back home" has changed in the time we've lived in France. We listen to a voicemail that a listener left, having been inspired by a tourist tip. And we giggle a lot. This episode was brought to you by the word "un chapeau / un bonnet" (a hat).

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It's eclectic, is episode 215 : we talk about rhum-rhum inspired genius, haircuts, movie-going experiences, assigned seating, muppet scarves, jaeger bombs, red bull in France and card playing. This episode was brought to you by the phrase "cartes à jouer" (playing cards).

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With The (soon to be named something else) Justin still hanging about the Coffee Table Studio, we tackle a number of serious issues in episode 214 : how to deal with zombie invasions (via email), how things come to be named, Valentines Day and Friday the 13th and how they're viewed in France, when and how one should bise the bar girl and how to deal with telemarketers. And then, as silliness continues to abound, we make a special announcement. This episode was brought to you by the letters S and K and the number 13.

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After a discussion about Phil and Alexis and some talk of the fires in Australia, and with The Justin back in the coffee table studio, we talk all about surprise concerts and mouse house adventures in episode 213! This episode was brought to you by the phrase "des montagnes russes" (rollercoaster).

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In episode 212 we discuss headphones, couch surfing and zombies, which leads to Kylie describing some new and exciting child-rearing techniques she has been employing recently. We also talk about the galette des rois and chandeleur (cos it's that time of the year). This episode was brought to you by the word "la fève" (broad bean / lucky charm).

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Episode 211 is one of those episodes where one derailment leads to another which leads to another and then it all goes downhill from there. We talk about all sorts of things : snow, scarves, mini-skirts, courants d'air (drafts), overheating and slippers. This all leads to a tutoyer and vousvoyer debate, which leads to a discussion of how people should correct us when we speak French. We then talk about webbed toes, work doctors and strike days. It's a little bit of everything! This episode was brought to you by the word "médecin du travail" (work doctor / occupational doctor).

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It is our great pleasure, in episode 210, to actually pay attention to the Pity Guest we found lurking in the Coffee Table Studio, The Justin (also known as "That Guy Who Leaves Us Voicemails About Sandwiches" or "Little J"). He doesn't tell us much about what he's doing in Paris, but he does tell us all about what he's doing in France - how he got here, why he's here, and what his corner of France is like. It's a fascinating glimpse into a part of France that we've visited but not actually visited... This episode was brought to you by the word "la Bourgogne" (Burgundy).

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We start off episode 209 by talking about an American expression that Katia is confused about, then Kylie talks about her New Years Eve experience, and Katia recounts the trip that she and the Muffin Man took to Brittany, which involved much seafood, fishing and giant rocks. But no marshmallows. Oh, and we have a guest. But he wasn't really supposed to be there. This episode was brought to you by the word "la Bretagne" (Brittany).

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We get seriously geeky in episode 208, and in the guise of doing one of Kylie's University Updates, we spend a very considerable amount of time talking about Buffy, Angel and everything in between. Then, at around about the 20 minute mark, we actually talk about some relevant things, like snow... and stuff... And we excitedly open a goodie box sent to us by our lovely friend Dani! This episode was brought to you by the word "une série televisée" (a television series).

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We're pleased to annouce the return (although not quite to form) of k&k in episode 207! It's an episode of apologies, explanations, descriptions of plague-like symptoms, allergy comparisons, goodie-eating, as well as a recap of Christmas activities, including over-eating, adventures in the snow and Tarot. This episode was brought to you by the word "la grippe" (the flu).

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With guest host Dani in the Coffee Table Studio (yes, we have had this one up our sleevesies for a little while), we step into the world of glitz and glamour in super episode 206! She starts off by revealing a couple of screenplay secrets, then tells us ALL about going to the Oscars. Yes, really. Red carpet, seat-fillers and all. She also talks about being a screenwriter, which leads us into a lengthy debate about some of our favourite television shows and why "remakes" exist! We finish off by touching on the writers strike and discussing television in France. This episode was brought to you by the word "un scénario" (a screenplay).

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After talkng at length about rhum-rhums and everything in between, we pretend to be cultured for a while in episode 205, as we discuss a recent theatre outing where we watched Frog and Colin perform marvellously as we drank champagne out of plastic cups. We then get onto more serious topics, such as explosives in Printemps and unattended school bags, and try to decide between macarons and chocolates, which leads us to discuss macaron emergencies and what happens when macarons travel. And we get a bit excited about Christmas. This episode was brought to you by the word "une pièce de théâtre" (a play).

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It's everything about nothing in episode 204, where we discuss elephants, Intern-Noonan's visit, Disney, marching bands, editing over-sights, bites and beets, jalapeños, sitting on santa's lap, fire trucks and christmas lunches. This episode was brought to you by the phrase "donner une fessée" (to spank).

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After we spend some time ranting about garlands, Kelly and Christmas music, Intern Noonan regales us with gifts in episode 203, then we get distracted by words for a bit. Finally Noonan manages to grab our attention again, and he tells us some fascinating tales about his visit to Paris, such as sparkly Eiffel Towers, the Champs Elysées at Christmas, what it's like to be attacked by hordes of Japanese schoolgirls at Versailles and much more... We finish off the episode talking about homemade rhum-rhums, then open presents given to us by Ksam, Karina1 and Intern Leah, and finally we introduce the newest k&k mascot, sponsored for us by Dani! Oh, and the Muffin Man rocks. This episode was brought to you by the word "un lamantin" (a manatee).

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A week later and we're still on a bit of a high in episode 202! With Intern Noonan in the Coffee Table Studio, we relive the shenanigans of the episode 200 party, and have a bit of a chat about the some of the things that happened behind the scenes! What did Kylie do when she first saw the k&k badges? Where did Kylie accidentally wear her k&k tshirt? How much do we think the Muffin Man rocks? You'll find out the answers to these questions and many more in this episode! Make sure you go and check out all the entries for contest #2, and download your k&k ringtone! This episode was brought to you by the word "une sonnerie" (a ringtone).

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The shenanigans continue in the live episode 201, with a feisty intern showdown, more intriguing debates, including discussions about Carla Bruni, chivalry and the smoking ban, lots of ambiance supplied by an amazing crowd, then Kathryn, Steve and Frog finish off the show with a song (video to come soon). Make sure you check out some of the fantastic photos of the event in the k&k flickr pool, as well as all the submissions for contest #2. This episode was brought to you by the word "un débat" (a debate).

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Pour yourself a drink and get comfortable! Filled with laughter, very special guests, hilarious debates, a few nerves and so much shouting and applause from the audience that you could have heard it right across Paris - it is with immense pleasure that we bring you episode 200, live from Paris! It was an absolutely amazing night, and we truly thank all the companies and authors who kindly donated prizes for the contests we ran throughout the evening, as well as the great team at the Great Canadian Pub for putting up with us. A list of all the contest winners and their prizes, as well as all the submissions for contest #2, will be put up very shortly (so check back here soon!) This episode was brought to you by the word "en direct" (live).

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It's pure k&k goodness in episode 199, as we engage in discussions about our favourite m&ms, the advantages of carrying around a crutch, thanksgiving in France and how to find a turkey in Paris. We revisit the hugging and kissing debate, then Kyliemac tells Katia all about Black Friday sales, and we talk about snow, Christmas decorations, caroling at Notre Dame and Christmas wishlists. We also chat a bit about Tracey & Pierre, get excited about international k&k meetups, hear from a listener then giggle excessively in anticipation of the shenaniganery surrounding episode 200! This episode was brought to you by the word "commander" (to order).

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There is more Animesh to be had in episode 198! Animesh picks on Katia a bit, then, after we get distracted by the topic of kleptomania and Kyliemac, he talks about some of his "culture shock" experiences in moving to France, such as what he thinks of hugs and kisses, then we discuss arranged marriages, greetings, smoking, public transport, small business ownership and m&ms. This episode was brought to you by the phrase "un mariage arrangé " (an arranged marriage).

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We're thrilled that Animesh stuck around for episode 197 (seriously, we didn't handcuff him to the coffee table, he handcuffed himself there)! We start off with some dream analysis and chat about some alternative submissions to the contests for episode 200, after which Animesh talks more about the "culture shock" (or lack thereof?) he experienced when he moved to America - including mixed messages from the media, the atm card phenomenon, the beauty of live streaming audio, different teaching methods, drinking habits, theatre groups, improv troupes and free speech. We finish off the episode by opening yet another present from a very lovely listener! Hoorah! Do you guys feel lucky? An extra episode this week? ooooh... This episode was brought to you by the phrase "liberté d'expression / de parole" (free speech).

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We're thrilled to welcome yet another new guest, the charming Animesh with the enchanting accent, into the Coffee Table Studio for episode 196! We cover such topics as international k&k meetups, continued dramas in French Emergency Rooms, temples of sex and Indian geography, then Animesh tells us a little about what brought him to France (via America), which includes tales of flutes, trojans and whether America is really like it is portrayed in the movies. And, of course, there is some culture shock. We finish off the episode by opening a very exciting present sent to us by a listener, and reveal some details about how you will be able to see the events surrounding episode 200, even if you're not in Paris! This episode was brought to you by the word "un préservatif" (a condom).

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In episode 195 Katia gets excited about her new phone, the topic of Christmas decorations comes up again, Kyliemac gets excited about powerpoint presentations, and then we rant for quite some time about the differences between hugging and kissing and greetings in France and our respective countries, as well as acceptable kissing (as a greeting) techniques. And of course, because apparently we can't let an episode go by without discussing zombies, we ... discuss zombies. Again. This episode was brought to you by the phrase "faire la bise" (a kiss (hello or goodbye) on the cheek).

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We're pretending to be well-read in episode 194, as Kyliemac recounts some book readings she's recently attended (David Sedaris and Stephen Clarke), and we discuss our favourite English bookshops in Paris as well as the prizes that are up for grabs for the episode 200 contests! Katia also does a toe update, which raises the topic of accessibility to transport in Paris for people who have difficulties moving around. This episode was brought to you by the word "une béquille" (a crutch).

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In episode 193, Dani tells us about what brings her to France, how to get in to the Bibliothèque National de France (French National Library) and whether her French has improved since arriving, then recounts some tales of her trips around Europe, including Belgium (we love our Belgian listeners, but apparently Dani went to Brussels on a day when everyone got out of the wrong side of the bed, or maybe it's just the men that are a bit sleazier than we're used to?), Venice and Poland (Krakow, Auschwitz & Birkenau). We chat a bit about how it feels to see the physical consequences of the various wars in Europe, then Dani tells us how she's been taking advantage of living in Paris, including doing chocolate tours! So, of course, we have to do a chocolate tasting, and discuss lots of chocolate-related things! This episode was brought to you by the word "un choux de Bruxelles" (a Brussels sprout).

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