The Earful Tower show

The Earful Tower

Summary: The Earful Tower is a weekly podcast all about Paris, hosted by Australian expat Oliver Gee. With a huge variety of guests - from cooks and comedians to TV hosts and tour guides - this show will transport you to the City of Lights and make you feel like you've met the characters that make it shine.

Podcasts:

 How to be a detective in Paris | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 36:28

Meet the guys from Live Thriller, who created what I think is the most fun and immersive experience you can have in Paris right now. Caution: Not for the easily-scared!

 How to be Parisian | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 40:51

Caroline de Maigret talks about being a Parisian woman, the freedom of Paris, and how pleasure is a key element of life in the French capital.

 Walking in Paris | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 33:36

What is it about Paris that makes it so synonymous with a good walk? Jessie Kanelos Weiner, who wrote Paris in Stride, shares her thoughts on the matter.

 How to learn French | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 32:29

It's the age old question: How should I learn French? In this bonus episode we have Camille from French Today explaining what she considers to be the best way to get your teeth into learning French.

 Live music in Paris | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 43:29

We've come full circle! The very first guests on this podcast, two years ago, were the Paris band Slim and the Beast. Now they're back to play some new songs and to give tips on the live music scene in Paris.

 The best Paris museums to visit | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 41:07

Paris offers the creme-de-la-creme when it comes to museums but it can be quite daunting to decide which ones to see. Here's what I learned after visiting 14 in four days.

 Is there more to France than Paris? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 37:59

The answer is yes, says Annie Sargent from the Join Us in France podcast.

 Day trips from Paris | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 32:24

With Annabel Simms, who wrote the books on the topic.

 French dinner etiquette | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 35:20

Dining with the French doesn't have to be a minefield. In fact, it's pretty straight forward, according to Antoine from Voulez Vous Diner. Just don't use your knife to eat salad, don't pour the wine if you're a woman, don't be too early or too late, don't..... Maybe just listen to the episode.

 How to speak the language of love | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 35:14

This week it's my favourite language teacher, Camille from French Today. And seeming it's Valentine's Day we took the opportunity to discuss all the French language you'll need to impress someone when it comes to matters of love. 

 Luxury in Paris | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 35:40

You hear a lot of talking about how to save money in Paris. But this week, it's all about how to spend, with tips from luxury travel writer Leah Walker.

 Gay Paris | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 31:58

This week’s guest is Bryan Pirolli, an author, marathon runner, and a tour guide around Gay Paris. He explains a little about the city's gay history, its present and its future. He also shares his thoughts on just how gay friendly the city is.

 Moulin Rouge Showgirl | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 38:14

We're off to the Moulin Rouge this week! Meet Amanda Chapman, one of the lead dancers at the most famous cabaret on earth!

 How to tackle beginner French | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 40:36

Here are some tips for how to get by in French - especially if you're not very good at speaking it (yet).

 The most interesting thing in every Paris arrondissement | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 53:51

Meet Boris from Paris in Person. He is a tour guide who knows Paris inside out. He shares the most interesting thing that you can find in every one of Paris's 20 arrondissement. Here we go!

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