Podcasts about Parisian

Our boys are back from Paris with some absolutely INSANE stories - including the time Shawn definitely almost got human trafficked. Rocco and Shawn give the full rundown on their Parisian adventure, while the rest of the crew dives into the shocking revelation that vegetables are bad for you and soda is actually healthy, the Path of Titans memorial for Sam Neill, and... wait, you can order WHAT from Uber Eats now?! Come see us at San Diego Comic Con July 23-26 at Booth 1435! Thanks to our sponsor Tenga from Japan. For 15% off your next order use this link (but only if you're an adult): https://usstore.tenga.co/mega64 Go to https://gamersupps.gg/mega64 or use code "Mega64" at checkout for 10% off your Gamer Supps order! http://mega64.com http://patreon.com/mega64 http://shop.mega64.com http://twitter.com/mega64 http://instagram.com/mega64official http://facebook.com/mega64 http://youtube.com/mega64archives https://youtube.com/@CringeLords64 https://twitch.tv/mega64podcast Subscribe for more from Mega64

By 2004, the indie rock scene was dominated by loud, sprawling collectives, but Leslie Feist stepped away from the noise of Broken Social Scene to release a delicate, intimate masterpiece that completely defied expectations. Let It Die traded the chaotic indie-rock energy of her peers for a smoky, Parisian mix of bossa nova, folk-pop, and jazz lounge covers. This week, the Random Album Generator gives us the international solo breakthrough of one of Canada's most beloved songwriters—an 11-track journey through romance, heartbreak, and undeniable vocal charm.Inside This Episode:First Half Reaction: We're splitting this 11-track indie-pop gem down the middle. If you're listening with us, hit pause after track five, "Leisure Suite." Jeremy and Jon react to the breezy, acoustic perfection of "Mushaboom" and the devastatingly beautiful title track, "Let It Die," and discuss how Feist manages to make whispered, intimate vocals feel incredibly commanding.5 Fast Facts: We uncover the tiny Nova Scotia village that gave "Mushaboom" its name, the magic of her Parisian studio sessions with Chilly Gonzales, and how she effortlessly transformed a forgotten Bee Gees disco track into a sultry lounge anthem.Second Half & Final Thoughts: We hit play on the back half of the record and dive into the cover-heavy section of the album, exploring tracks like her take on Ron Sexsmith's "Secret Heart" and the traditional "When I Was a Young Girl." Does the shift from original compositions to jazz standards and covers disrupt the album's flow, or does it perfectly cement its smoky, late-night atmosphere?The Verdict & Standout Tracks: Jeremy and Jon lock in their 3 essential tracks. Is this the absolute pinnacle of 2000s indie-folk lounge pop?Join the Polyphonic Press Community: Love collecting classic vinyl and want to talk about? Reach out and let us know! Website | Join the community on Patreon | Contact

Kathy Gagliano is the Executive Vice President of Merchandising at Books-A-Million, America's second-largest book retailer. Bringing a wealth of experience from major retailers like Parisian, Inc., Federated Department Stores, and Saks, Inc., Kathy joined Books-A-Million in 2007. Today, she helps guide the vision and strategy for the beloved company that started as a humble 1917 street corner newsstand in Florence, Alabama, and has since expanded into over 220 stores across 32 states.On this week's episode of the BookSmarts Podcast, Kathy sits down to discuss the evolving landscape of physical book retail. We dive into how Books-A-Million is adapting to a rapidly changing consumer demographic and welcoming the massive wave of younger readers fueled by BookTok. Kathy also shares her insights on viewing the bookstore as a real-time cultural barometer and reveals the heart behind their localized, "shop-in-a-shop" community hubs. Finally, we explore the company's current expansion into new markets and offer fantastic, tactical advice on how publishers can better partner with physical retailers to capture today's readers.To learn more about Books-A-Million and follow along with their continued growth, visit booksamillion.com. You can also reach out to Kathy directly at gaglianok@booksamillion.com.

Fluent Fiction - French: Parisian Puzzle: Unveiling the Tour Eiffel's Secret Chamber Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2026-07-20-22-34-01-fr Story Transcript:Fr: Sous un ciel bleu éclatant de l'été parisien, Émile, un guide local passionné par les énigmes, se frayait un chemin à travers la foule qui se pressait autour de la Tour Eiffel.En: Under the brilliant blue sky of the été parisien, Émile, a local guide passionate about puzzles, made his way through the crowd gathered around the Tour Eiffel.Fr: Chaque jour, il partageait les secrets bien connus du monument, mais ce jour-là, il rêvait de découvrir quelque chose d'extraordinaire.En: Every day, he shared the well-known secrets of the monument, but that day, he dreamed of discovering something extraordinary.Fr: En traversant une boutique de souvenirs, quelque chose attira son attention : un petit morceau de papier caché derrière un faux bibelot.En: As he walked through a souvenir shop, something caught his attention: a small piece of paper hidden behind a fake trinket.Fr: Chantal, une linguiste de Montréal en visite, était passionnée par les codes et les symboles.En: Chantal, a linguist from Montréal visiting Paris, was passionate about codes and symbols.Fr: Assise à une table proche, elle sirotait un café en observant les passants.En: Sitting at a nearby table, she sipped a coffee while observing the passersby.Fr: Elle remarqua Émile qui inspectait le morceau de papier avec grand intérêt.En: She noticed Émile inspecting the piece of paper with great interest.Fr: Curieuse, elle s'approcha et après une présentation rapide, ils réalisèrent leur intérêt commun pour la découverte.En: Curious, she approached and after a quick introduction, they realized their shared interest in discovery.Fr: "Regardez ces symboles," murmura Émile, les yeux écarquillés.En: "Look at these symbols," murmured Émile, eyes wide.Fr: "C'est un message, mais il est incomplet."En: "It's a message, but it's incomplete."Fr: "Je pourrais vous aider," proposa Chantal, son intérêt éveillé.En: "I could help you," offered Chantal, her interest piqued.Fr: Ils se plongèrent dans le mystère, attirant l'attention de Luc, l'ami d'Émile, qui travaillait comme agent de sécurité à la tour.En: They delved into the mystery, attracting the attention of Luc, Émile's friend, who worked as a security officer at the tower.Fr: Luc, pragmatique, secoua la tête en signe de désapprobation.En: Luc, pragmatic, shook his head in disapproval.Fr: "Vous perdez votre temps sur ces gribouillis," dit-il.En: "You're wasting your time on these scribbles," he said.Fr: Mais Émile et Chantal restèrent déterminés à déchiffrer le message.En: But Émile and Chantal remained determined to decipher the message.Fr: Le message était rempli de symboles mystérieux qui semblaient pointer vers divers endroits de Paris.En: The message was filled with mysterious symbols that seemed to point to various locations in Paris.Fr: Confiant en l'expertise de Chantal, Émile décida de l'impliquer malgré les mises en garde de Luc.En: Confident in Chantal's expertise, Émile decided to involve her despite Luc's warnings.Fr: Ensemble, ils explorèrent Paris, chaque symbole une nouvelle pièce du puzzle.En: Together, they explored Paris, each symbol a new piece of the puzzle.Fr: Finalement, leurs recherches les menèrent à découvrir une chambre secrète sous la Tour Eiffel.En: Eventually, their research led them to discover a secret chamber beneath the Tour Eiffel.Fr: Cependant, cette découverte les mit face à un ensemble de barrières de sécurité contrôlées par les collègues de Luc.En: However, this discovery put them against a set of security barriers controlled by Luc's colleagues.Fr: Une confrontation s'ensuivit, mais Luc, malgré son scepticisme initial, choisi de les aider.En: A confrontation ensued, but Luc, despite his initial skepticism, chose to help them.Fr: La chambre cachait un artefact historique peu connu, lié à l'histoire de la Tour.En: The chamber hid a little-known historical artifact related to the history of the tower.Fr: Après des négociations, le trio convainquit les autorités de documenter et de préserver cet héritage.En: After negotiations, the trio convinced the authorities to document and preserve this heritage.Fr: À la fin de cette aventure, Émile comprit que le travail d'équipe et la responsabilité étaient tout aussi importants que la curiosité et l'exploration.En: At the end of the adventure, Émile understood that teamwork and responsibility were as important as curiosity and exploration.Fr: Sous le soleil d'été, tandis que la foule continuait à admirer la majesté de la Tour Eiffel, un sourire se dessina sur le visage d'Émile, satisfait de savoir que leur découverte contribuerait à l'histoire de Paris.En: Under the summer sun, while the crowd continued to admire the grandeur of the Tour Eiffel, a smile appeared on Émile's face, satisfied knowing that their discovery would contribute to the history of Paris. Vocabulary Words:the puzzle: l'énigmethe crowd: la foulethe souvenir shop: la boutique de souvenirsthe trinket: le bibelotthe linguist: la linguistethe passerby: le passantthe gaze: le regardthe scribbles: les gribouillisthe mystery: le mystèrethe attention: l'attentionthe security officer: l'agent de sécuritéthe approval: l'approbationthe warning: l'avertissementthe confidence: la confiancethe expertise: l'expertisethe research: les recherchesthe chamber: la chambrethe barrier: la barrièrethe confrontation: la confrontationthe skepticism: le scepticismethe artifact: l'artefactthe negotiation: la négociationthe authority: l'autoritéthe heritage: l'héritagethe teamwork: le travail d'équipethe responsibility: la responsabilitéthe curiosity: la curiositéthe exploration: l'explorationthe majesty: la majestéthe grandeur: la grandeur

As we take a mid-summer-post-4th-of-July break, we are bringing you some of our favorite episodes from the archives about the Revolutionary era. We'll be back with new "50 Weeks That Shaped America" episodes soon!It's October 4th. In 1776, Benjamin Franklin is headed to France as the Continental Congress's first diplomat, looking to secure support for the American independence movement.Jody and Kellie are joined by Mike Duncan, history podcaster behind series such as “Revolutions” and “The Fall of Rome.” They discuss Franklin's diplomatic goal, his taste for the Parisian nightlife — and why the values of the Founding Fathers continue to be contested and politicized.Check out Mike's book “Hero of Two Worlds.”Join our America250 newsletter community! Subscribe for free to get the latest news and analysis of how America250 is playing out. Paying subscribers get access to early, ad-free versions of the show. Plus bonus features throughout the year. To support our work and get access to everything, subscribe now.This Day is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX.Your support helps foster independent, artist-owned podcasts and award-winning stories.If you want to support the show directly, you can do so on our website: ThisDayPod.comGet in touch if you have any ideas for future topics, or just want to say hello. Follow us on social @thisdaypodOur team: Jacob Feldman, Researcher/Producer; Khawla Nakua, Transcripts; music by Teen Daze and Blue Dot Sessions; Audrey Mardavich is our Executive Producer at Radiotopia. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

A masterclass in the art of the all-nighter, as one of France's finest purveyors of funk delivers six hours live from Robert Johnson. What does minimal sound like in 2026? Ask five DJs and you'll get five answers, from the acidic electro and techno of Montevideo to the dubby loops of Montreal. A real contender for the face of contemporary minimal, though, is Romain Poncet, AKA Traumer. Poncet is, in many ways, old school. As a DJ, he offers a French twist on Rominimal: long, drawn-out loops mixed with imperceptible precision. In the studio, he turns out the kind of records you'd find in Raresh's bag. He didn't start out a minimal head, though. His early-'10s releases were driving techno and tech house, but around 2016 the Parisian changed tack, launching GET TRAUM — a label steeped in both Bucharest's ar:pia:r and France's own history of deep, stripped-back house. Whatever the genre, his music is understated, never showy: DJ tools in the truest sense, designed for dancers and for DJs who want to tell a story over a long set. Case in point is RA.1049, a six-hour recording from Robert Johnson. The drums skip like kids let out for summer; the melodies sit between euphoria and melancholy. Swallow it whole or savour it course by course — RA.1049 is a Traumer tasting menu. Read more at ra.co/podcast/1067 @traumer

Fluent Fiction - French: Trust in Teamwork: A Parisian Office Learns the Power of Unity Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2026-07-19-07-38-19-fr Story Transcript:Fr: Dans le cœur animé de Paris, les bureaux de la société Dupont et Fils résonnaient du cliquetis des claviers et des sonneries de téléphones.En: In the lively heart of Paris, the offices of the Dupont et Fils company resonated with the clatter of keyboards and the ringing of phones.Fr: Par la fenêtre, le paysage de la ville s'étalait sous le soleil d'été qui descendait lentement à l'horizon.En: Through the window, the city's landscape stretched out under the summer sun slowly setting on the horizon.Fr: Thibault, Camille et Mathilde se trouvaient réunis dans une salle de réunion moderne, entourés de piles de papiers et d'ordinateurs portables.En: Thibault, Camille and Mathilde were gathered in a modern meeting room, surrounded by piles of papers and laptops.Fr: Le stress était palpable.En: The stress was palpable.Fr: Thibault consultait l'heure avec inquiétude.En: Thibault checked the time with anxiety.Fr: Son vol, prévu pour ce soir, l'angoissait particulièrement.En: His flight, scheduled for that evening, particularly worried him.Fr: Ce voyage dans le sud de la France était prévu depuis des mois, et il lui était indispensable.En: This trip to the south of France had been planned for months, and it was essential for him.Fr: Camille, toujours organisée, avait son cahier ouvert et une liste détaillée devant elle.En: Camille, always organized, had her notebook open with a detailed list in front of her.Fr: « Bon, concentrons-nous sur nos objectifs », dit-elle.En: "Alright, let's focus on our objectives," she said.Fr: « Thibault, tu veux que je gère les chiffres pour le rapport ?En: "Thibault, would you like me to handle the figures for the report?"Fr: » Thibault, conscient du temps qui filait, hocha la tête.En: Thibault, aware of the time slipping away, nodded.Fr: « Oui, s'il te plaît.En: "Yes, please.Fr: Mathilde, que dirais-tu de t'occuper du visuel ?En: Mathilde, how about you take care of the visuals?"Fr: » Mathilde, toujours créative, sourit doucement.En: Mathilde, ever creative, smiled softly.Fr: « Pas de souci.En: "No problem.Fr: J'ai déjà quelques idées.En: I already have a few ideas."Fr: » Le trio se mit au travail dans un rythme soutenu.En: The trio got to work at a brisk pace.Fr: Le bruit continuait autour d'eux, mais il semblait se fondre dans l'arrière-plan de leur concentration.En: The noise continued around them but seemed to blend into the background of their concentration.Fr: Alors que l'horloge tournait inexorablement, une erreur apparut.En: As the clock ticked inexorably, an error appeared.Fr: Le cœur de Thibault se serra.En: Thibault's heart tightened.Fr: Camille et Mathilde découvrirent un calcul erroné dans le document principal.En: Camille and Mathilde discovered a miscalculation in the main document.Fr: Camille fronça les sourcils, puis rapidement, elles s'attelèrent à réparer cette bévue.En: Camille frowned, then they quickly set to correcting the mistake.Fr: Thibault les observait, partagé entre stress et admiration.En: Thibault watched them, torn between stress and admiration.Fr: Mathilde, posée, proposa une solution innovante pour corriger l'erreur.En: Mathilde, composed, proposed an innovative solution to fix the error.Fr: Avec une habileté tranquille, Camille l'appliqua immédiatement.En: With calm skill, Camille implemented it immediately.Fr: Les minutes s'égrainaient, mais finalement, le document fut complété et prêt à être envoyé.En: The minutes ticked by, but finally, the document was completed and ready to be sent.Fr: Camille cliqua sur "envoyer" juste à temps.En: Camille clicked "send" just in time.Fr: Une vague de soulagement les submergea.En: A wave of relief washed over them.Fr: Thibault regarda l'heure.En: Thibault looked at the time.Fr: Avec un soupir de soulagement, il réalisa qu'il avait encore juste assez de temps pour attraper son vol.En: With a sigh of relief, he realized he still had just enough time to catch his flight.Fr: « Merci, vraiment », dit-il avec sincérité.En: "Thank you, really," he said sincerely.Fr: « Vous êtes incroyables.En: "You are incredible."Fr: » Il fit ses adieux hâtifs, promettant de rapporter des souvenirs de son voyage.En: He bade hasty farewells, promising to bring back souvenirs from his trip.Fr: En partant, Thibault comprit quelque chose d'important : il n'avait pas besoin de tout gérer seul.En: As he left, Thibault understood something important: he didn't need to handle everything by himself.Fr: La confiance en son équipe avait fait toute la différence.En: Trusting his team had made all the difference.Fr: Alors qu'il quittait le bureau pour se précipiter à l'aéroport, une nouvelle gratitude grandissait en lui.En: As he left the office to hurry to the airport, a new sense of gratitude grew within him.Fr: La collaboration et l'amitié avec Camille et Mathilde venaient de transformer une journée stressante en une leçon intemporelle sur l'importance du travail d'équipe.En: The collaboration and friendship with Camille and Mathilde had just transformed a stressful day into a timeless lesson on the importance of teamwork. Vocabulary Words:the horizon: l'horizonthe landscape: le paysagethe clatter: le cliquetispalpable: palpablethe laptop: l'ordinateur portablethe mistake: la bévuethe office: le bureauthe trip: le voyageanxiety: l'inquiétudethe error: l'erreurthe figure: le chiffrethe objectives: les objectifsthe solution: la solutiontimeless: intemporelleto blend: se fondrethe visuals: le visuelthe deadline: la date limiteto propose: proposerskill: l'habiletéthe friendship: l'amitiécollaboration: la collaborationthe team: l'équipethe airport: l'aéroportthe meeting room: la salle de réunionthe sympathy: la compassionrelief: le soulagementhasty: hâtifto implement: appliquerto calculate: calculerto handle: gérer

Our boys are back from Paris with some absolutely INSANE stories - including the time Shawn definitely almost got human trafficked. Rocco and Shawn give the full rundown on their Parisian adventure, while the rest of the crew dives into the shocking revelation that vegetables are bad for you and soda is actually healthy, the Path of Titans memorial for Sam Neill, and... wait, you can order WHAT from Uber Eats now?! Come see us at San Diego Comic Con July 23-26 at Booth 1435! Thanks to our sponsor Tenga from Japan. For 15% off your next order use this link (but only if you're an adult): https://usstore.tenga.co/mega64 Go to https://gamersupps.gg/mega64 or use code "Mega64" at checkout for 10% off your Gamer Supps order! http://mega64.com http://patreon.com/mega64 http://shop.mega64.com http://twitter.com/mega64 http://instagram.com/mega64official http://facebook.com/mega64 http://youtube.com/mega64archives https://youtube.com/@CringeLords64 https://twitch.tv/mega64podcast Subscribe for more from Mega64

The New Labour old boy was at one time a front runner to lead his Party. But after a scandalous resignation from Gordon Brown's Cabinet, it seemed his political career was over…until now. James Purnell grew up between France and Guildford. Spending his teenage years at the fee-paying Royal Grammar School, he was known for his distinctive Parisian style and ‘Rupert the Bear' trousers. A fan of the theatre, golf, and student politics, he began establishing a network that would prove fruitful for a high-flying career. This continued at Oxford - where he studied Politics, Philosophy, and Economics - and spent summers interning with up-and-coming Labour politician, Tony Blair. His career took off early - serving as a councillor in Islingon, Head of Corporate Planning at the BBC, and then Special Advisor to the prime minister all in his 20s. In 2001, he was elected MP for the northern seat of Stalybridge and Hyde, and soon climbed the ranks of government, serving as a minister in Gordon Brown's government. Purnell weathered storms and scrutiny, before generating a scandal of his own: a failed coup against the prime minister, resigning from the cabinet in 2009. Now, after decades out of Westminster - with top jobs at the BBC, University of the Arts London, and a corporate advisory and lobbying firm under his belt - he's back. Andy Burnham, James Purnell's former flatmate and football buddy, will become prime minister on Monday. And he's invited his old friend back as his Chief of Staff. What will the so-called ‘Ant and Dec of New Labour' do when they take the reigns of government next week?Production: Presenter: Becky Milligan Producers: Tom Gillett, Ellie House Production Coordinator: Maria Ogundele, Siobhan Reed Sound: Neil Churchill Editor: Justine LangArchive: FA TV

You know who was probably excited when masked robbers invaded the Louvre? Just kidding. But Jo Piazza's novel The Parisian Heist couldn't be more timely! Hear from mega-bestselling author and host of Under the Influence Jo Piazza as we discuss the other Jo—Jo van Gogh, art, her own love of art history, forgotten women, and twisty reads. ** Want more? Become a part of my community! Sign up for Zibby's Highlights, which includes a free weekly newsletter, event livestreams, most anticipated book lists, personal essays, and a new essay platform with stories from all of you about what chapters you're in (inspired by my upcoming book Between Chapters: How I Started Over, Took Some Chances, and Found the Plot, 9/22/26). And follow me on Instagram @zibbyowens. But really, keep listening here. If you love my show, please tell a friend! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of The Truth In This Art, the guest is Louis-Antoine Gilbert!About Louis-Antoine Gilbert: French-American painter and artist known for his acrylic on canvas works that create the illusion of depth, living in Washington, DC for nearly a decade, creating colorful acrylic cityscapes inspired by brutalist and modernist architecture, art deco design, and graphic novels by Moebius, François Schuiten, and Benoît Peeters. His cubist-influenced work draws from M.C. Escher and Wassily Kandinsky, and he's also a musician, beat maker, and painting instructor.In our conversation, Gilbert talks through growing up in Paris with parents who brought him to free museums and concerts, first wanting to be an artist at age four after seeing an orchestra, and starting with graffiti following older kids in the streets. He connects his journey from Parisian punk bands to DC's basement show scene and digs into how DC's greenery—particularly Rock Creek Park—has transformed his gray, Parisian-inspired compositions into more hopeful work with vegetation. As he puts it, discovering DC made him realize "both cities, both of them have brutalist and modern buildings in them."He recalls meeting artist Autumn Spears early in his DC years, shares stories from selling affordable original drawings at the Little DuPont flea market every six weeks, and discusses learning that French house music actually originated from Detroit. We get into the realities of teaching painting in summers, the influence of graphic novels from his dad's collection, and how nearly a decade in DC has made him rethink the art deco shapes he loved from Paris.Be sure to follow Louis-Antoine Gilbert on Instagram at @antoine_paints to keep up with his work and future projects.Photo courtesy of subject.All views expressed by Louis-Antoine Gilbert are his own and not those of the Law Library of Congress or the Library of Congress The Truth In This Art is supported by William G. Baker, Jr. Memorial Fund, the Maryland State Arts Council's Creativity Grant and Mayor's Individual Artist Award - Creative Baltimore Fund (Baltimore). Host: Rob LeeMusic: Original music by Daniel Alexis Music with additional music from Chipzard and TeTresSeis.Production:Produced by Rob Lee & Daniel AlexisEdited by Daniel AlexisShow Notes courtesy of Rob Lee and TransistorPhotos:Rob Lee photos by Vicente Martin for The Truth In This Art and Contrarian Aquarian Media.Guest photos courtesy of the guest, unless otherwise noted.Support the podcastThe Truth In This Art Podcast Fractured Atlas (Fundraising): https://www.fracturedatlas.orgThe Truth In This Art Podcast Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thetruthinthisart.bsky.socialThe Truth In This Art Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/truthinthisart/?hl=enThe Truth In This Art Podcast Website: https://www.thetruthinthisart.com/The Truth In This Art Podcast Shop: Merch from Redbubble ★ Support this podcast ★

Fluent Fiction - French: A Parisian Day: From Schedule to Spontaneity Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2026-07-13-22-34-01-fr Story Transcript:Fr: Le soleil brille sur Paris en ce quatorze juillet.En: The sun shines on Paris this fourteenth of July.Fr: Les rues sont pleines de couleurs et de musique.En: The streets are full of colors and music.Fr: Les drapeaux tricolores flottent fièrement dans le vent doux de l'été.En: The tricolor flags flutter proudly in the gentle summer breeze.Fr: Éloïse et Matthieu viennent de descendre les marches de leur petit hôtel du Quartier Latin.En: Éloïse and Matthieu have just descended the steps of their small hotel in the Quartier Latin.Fr: Depuis le début de leur séjour, Éloïse avance avec un cahier en main.En: Since the start of their stay, Éloïse has been moving forward with a notebook in hand.Fr: Elle a tout planifié, chaque heure, chaque visite.En: She has everything planned, every hour, every visit.Fr: Aujourd'hui, elle veut voir la cathédrale Notre-Dame et le Palais de Justice.En: Today, she wants to see the cathedral Notre-Dame and the Palais de Justice.Fr: Pour elle, chaque minute compte.En: For her, every minute counts.Fr: Matthieu, cependant, propose une autre idée.En: Matthieu, however, suggests another idea.Fr: « Profitons des festivités », dit-il avec un sourire, espérant la convaincre de vivre le moment présent.En: "Let's enjoy the festivities," he says with a smile, hoping to convince her to live in the moment.Fr: Éloïse hoche la tête, mais son attention est déjà sur sa montre.En: Éloïse nods, but her attention is already on her watch.Fr: Matthieu soupire doucement mais accepte de la suivre.En: Matthieu sighs softly but accepts to follow her.Fr: Ils passent leur matinée à explorer le charme historique de l'Île de la Cité.En: They spend their morning exploring the historical charm of the Île de la Cité.Fr: Les rues sont bondées, les touristes s'émerveillent.En: The streets are crowded, tourists are in awe.Fr: À midi, ils s'arrêtent pour déjeuner dans un café pittoresque.En: At noon, they stop for lunch at a quaint café.Fr: Éloïse jette un regard satisfait à son planning, mais quelque chose dans le regard doux de Matthieu la trouble.En: Éloïse glances satisfactorily at her schedule, but something in Matthieu's gentle gaze unsettles her.Fr: Il se lève soudainement et lui tend la main.En: He suddenly stands and holds out his hand to her.Fr: « Viens », murmure-t-il, « faisons quelque chose de fou.En: "Come," he murmurs, "let's do something crazy."Fr: » Hésitante, Éloïse suit Matthieu.En: Hesitant, Éloïse follows Matthieu.Fr: Ils prennent le métro vers les Champs-Élysées.En: They take the metro to the Champs-Élysées.Fr: L'énergie dans les rues est électrisante.En: The energy in the streets is electrifying.Fr: Des musiciens jouent, des enfants rient.En: Musicians play, children laugh.Fr: Lentement, le poids de son planning s'allège sur ses épaules.En: Slowly, the weight of her planning lightens on her shoulders.Fr: Éloïse commence à sourire secrètement, puis librement.En: Éloïse begins to smile secretly, then freely.Fr: Matthieu achète deux glaces à une petite camionnette.En: Matthieu buys two ice creams from a small van.Fr: Ils savourent le moment ensemble, assis au pied de l'Arc de Triomphe.En: They savor the moment together, sitting at the foot of the Arc de Triomphe.Fr: Plus tard, alors que le soir tombe, les foules se rassemblent pour les feux d'artifice au Champ de Mars.En: Later, as night falls, crowds gather for the fireworks at the Champ de Mars.Fr: Éloïse, sa main dans celle de Matthieu, admire le ciel illuminé.En: Éloïse, her hand in Matthieu's, admires the illuminated sky.Fr: « Cela valait le coup, non ?En: "It was worth it, wasn't it?"Fr: » demande Matthieu doucement.En: Matthieu asks softly.Fr: Éloïse acquiesce, les yeux brillants.En: Éloïse nods, her eyes shining.Fr: Elle a appris quelque chose d'important aujourd'hui : chaque moment compte, mais certains plus que d'autres.En: She learned something important today: every moment counts, but some more than others.Fr: À la lueur des feux d'artifice, elle se tourne vers Matthieu.En: In the glow of the fireworks, she turns to Matthieu.Fr: « Merci », dit-elle, son sourire transformé, ses yeux remplis d'émotion.En: "Thank you," she says, her smile transformed, her eyes filled with emotion.Fr: Et Matthieu, heureux de voir le changement en Éloïse, réalise que cette journée a cimenté leur lien, peut-être même ouvert la voie à quelque chose de plus beau.En: And Matthieu, happy to see the change in Éloïse, realizes that this day has solidified their bond, perhaps even paved the way for something more beautiful.Fr: Ils rentrent à leur hôtel main dans la main, prêts à créer de nouveaux souvenirs, sans aucun autre plan que celui d'être ensemble.En: They return to their hotel hand in hand, ready to create new memories, with no other plan than to be together. Vocabulary Words:the breeze: la brisethe watch: la montrethe cathedral: la cathédraleto flutter: flotterthe charm: le charmeto glance: jeter un regardto murmur: murmurerto sigh: soupirerthe gaze: le regardto ponder: réfléchirquaint: pittoresquehesitant: hésitant(e)gently: doucementto savor: savourerthe fireworks: les feux d'artificecrowd: la fouleilluminated: illuminé(e)to trouble: troublersecretly: secrètementto bond: lierthe schedule: le planningto admire: admirerthe weight: le poidsunsettled: troublé(e)happy: heureux / heureusetogether: ensembleto lighten: s'allégerthe plan: le planthe hand: la mainelectrifying: électrisant(e)

Picture a twenty-something widow in Paris, a sick one-year-old on her hip, and an attic full of paintings nobody wants—not galleries, not critics, not even her own family.That widow was Jo van Gogh, and the paintings belonged to her late husband's brother, a mostly forgotten failure named Vincent. What she did next didn't just save a legacy. It invented one. Bestselling author Jo Piazza tells her story in The Parisian Heist, and by the end of this episode, you may never look at a Van Gogh—or a woman rebuilding her life from nothing—the same way again.The Parisian Heist moves between two timelines that mirror each other in surprising ways. In the past, we watch Jo van Gogh turn grief and financial desperation into a masterclass in reinvention—she becomes an art dealer, manipulates the market, and manufactures the myth of the "tortured genius" we still associate with Vincent today.In a second timeline set in 1996, three broke art students get pulled into a heist against a corrupt, billionaire art-dealing family, guided by a widow with her own scores to settle. Piazza calls it a "delicious beach read," but underneath the spice—and yes, there's a very spicy memorable scene in the Louvre — sit real questions about who gets to be called an artist, who gets the credit, and what a woman is capable of when she has nothing left to lose.Piazza didn't just research Jo van Gogh's story — she recognized it. As a journalist-turned-novelist raising three kids, she's candid about the balls she drops daily, the deadlines she meets with help from what she calls "an army of babysitters," and a marriage where, in her words, she "married her glass ceiling."That honesty is exactly why this book lands the way it does: it isn't really about Impressionist art. It's about what a woman builds when the life she expected falls apart, and about the quiet, radical decision to keep going anyway.For anyone standing in their own version of that attic — starting over after loss, after motherhood rearranges everything, after the version of life they planned stops making sense — Jo van Gogh's story, and Jo Piazza's telling of it, is proof that reinvention isn't just possible. It's often where the real story begins.Go pick up a copy of The Parisian Heist by Jo Piazza HERE!

Celebrate Bastille Day with French guides. They'll explain the impressionist techniques perfected in the early 20th century, provide insider advice for designing the perfect Parisian itinerary, and help tackle the immense collection at the Louvre. For more information on Travel with Rick Steves - including episode descriptions, program archives and related details - visit www.ricksteves.com.

Comment un objet emblématique du 19e siècle redevient-il aujourd'hui un accessoire de mode à part entière ? Direction la maison Duvelleroy, où Inès nous ouvre les portes des collections et nous raconte l'histoire de l'éventail. In this episode, Pauline and I continue our visit to a historic Parisian fan house, where Inès — who works at the boutique — walks us through the different collections, materials, and craftsmanship behind each fan. It's part of my ongoing series of real, unscripted conversations recorded in Paris — made for learners who want to hear authentic spoken French. This episode works well for B1 through C1 learners, though for different reasons. For B1-B2 listeners, the value is in following a guided explanation — new vocabulary (materials, techniques, collections) introduced naturally and repeated in context, which makes it easier to absorb. For C1 listeners, the real payoff is in the unscripted back-and-forth between Pauline and Inès: overlapping questions, spontaneous clarifications ("on appelle ça comment ?"), and the kind of cultural subtext — like the historical "language of the fan" — that rarely comes up in graded material. Want to go further into the world of Parisian chic and historic houses? Quel est l'accessoire élégant de l'été à Paris ? : l'épisode précédent, où Pauline et moi partions à la découverte de cet accessoire mystère avant de pousser la porte de Duvelleroy → https://onethinginafrenchday.podbean.com/e/quel-est-laccessoire-elegant-de-lete-a-paris-paris-chic-summer-accessory/ Quel cadeau chez Design & Nature : une autre balade shopping avec Pauline, entre objets inattendus et déco parisienne → https://onethinginafrenchday.podbean.com/e/quel-cadeau-chez-design-nature-paris-inattendu-genuine-paris-conversation/ Que pense Pauline de Victor Hugo décorateur ? : le regard de Pauline sur le goût et le style d'un autre siècle → https://onethinginafrenchday.podbean.com/e/que-pense-pauline-de-victor-hugo-decorateur-victor-hugos-interior-design/ Saint-Germain-des-Prés, petites rues, lieux et cafés : flânerie dans un autre quartier chic et historique → https://onethinginafrenchday.podbean.com/e/2197-%e2%80%94-saint-germain-des-pres%c2%a0-petites-rues-lieux-et-les-cafes-%e2%80%94-mercredi-21-decembre-2022/ La Maison de Balzac en plein 16e arrondissement : une autre "maison" chargée d'histoire à découvrir → https://onethinginafrenchday.podbean.com/e/2132-%e2%80%94-la-maison-de-balzac-en-plein-16e-arrondissement-%e2%80%94-mercredi-15-juin-2022/ spoken french, learn french, french stories, paris stories, authentic french, real french, life in paris — mots-clés épisode : Duvelleroy, éventail, artisanat français, savoir-faire, maison française, French fan house, French craftsmanship, 19th century fashion accessory Frequently asked questions: Where to find Marin Montagut fans? Where to find a fan with a cord/strap? Looking for a mini fan Which fan to buy in Paris? How to store a fan? Looking for a peacock feather fan Where to find a haute couture fan? What is the language of the fan? What is the difference between prêt-à-porter and couture fan collections? Why did fans become fashionable again in modern Paris?

In the heart of Nazi-occupied Paris, a Jewish family finds unexpected protection within their tight-knit, working-class community. It is 1937, on the eve of World War II, and young Bernard lives with his Polish-immigrant family in a lively Parisian courtyard. Though few other Jews reside there, the Parkiets feel a deep sense of belonging among the courtyard's vibrant cast of characters. For Bernard, the courtyard is both sanctuary and playground—a magical world where he watches his father varnish furniture, gets into mischief with irritable neighbors, and shares pain au chocolat with his best friend, Titi.But when the German occupation descends on Paris, Bernard's world is upended. In July 1942, just hours before the Nazis arrive to arrest the Parkiet family, their neighbors unite in a courageous act of solidarity, hiding them in a vacant warehouse. The courtyard, once a place of laughter and routine, transforms into a refuge shadowed by fear. At only nine years old, Bernard shoulders the dangerous responsibility of venturing out each day to find food for his family. Even with the unwavering support of their neighbors, peril lurks everywhere including in the very courtyard that once felt so safe. https://www.alexamorris.com/http://www.yourlotandparcel.orgSupport the show

In which we talk Ladies of London cancellation, Club Chalamet's Parisian adventures, Joan's dramatic reading of Simone's latest manifesto (tweets), and Karamo Brown's return to media (feat. Jussie Smollett). JOIN US ON PATREON +2 VIDEO BONUS EPISODES EACH WEEK GIRL ON GAY - WHAT WE'RE WATCHING/READING/PLAYING LEFTOVERS - EXTRA HOLLYWOOD GOSSIP WE CAN'T SHARE ON THE MAIN FEED About Eating For Free: Hosted by journalists Joan Summers and Matthew Lawson, Eating For Free is a weekly podcast that explores gossip and power in the pop culture landscape: Where it comes from, who wields it, and who suffers at the hands of it. Find out the stories behind the stories, as together they look beyond the headlines of troublesome YouTubers or scandal-ridden A-Listers, and delve deep into the inner workings of Hollywood's favorite pastime. The truth, they've found, is definitely stranger than any gossip. You can also find us on our website, Twitter, and Instagram. Any personal, business, or general inquires can be sent to eatingforfreepodcast@gmail.com  Joan Summers' Twitter, Instagram Matthew Lawson's Twitter, Instagram

Pourquoi Pauline et moi allons chez Duvelleroy? Nous sommes à la recherche de l'accessoire de l'été, celui qui est entre les mains de toutes et tous depuis queqlues semaines : il est élégant, léger et procure de l'air. Nous sommes rue Saint-Dominique dans le 7e pour découvrir une maison parisienne qui fabrique cet objet depuis 1827. In this episode, my friend Pauline and I head to a historic Parisian boutique to discover a summer accessory that's been spotted everywhere in the city this past week. It's part of my ongoing series of real, unscripted conversations recorded on the go in Paris — made for learners who want to hear authentic spoken French, not textbook dialogue. This episode works well for B1 through C1 learners, though for different reasons. For B1-B2 listeners, the value is in following Pauline explain and justify her choice out loud — why the object interests her, why it would make a good gift. For C1 listeners, the real payoff is the natural rhythm of an unscripted two-person conversation: overlapping turns, mid-sentence reformulations, and the kind of cultural subtext (what "une maison" implies versus "une boutique", the weight of a date like 1827) that rarely comes up in graded material. Want to go further with Pauline into the world of Parisian chic? Quel cadeau chez Design & Nature : une autre balade shopping avec Pauline, entre objets inattendus et déco parisienne → https://onethinginafrenchday.podbean.com/e/quel-cadeau-chez-design-nature-paris-inattendu-genuine-paris-conversation/ Que pense Pauline de Victor Hugo décorateur ? : le regard de Pauline sur le goût et le style d'un autre siècle → https://onethinginafrenchday.podbean.com/e/que-pense-pauline-de-victor-hugo-decorateur-victor-hugos-interior-design/ Saint-Germain-des-Prés, petites rues, lieux et cafés : flânerie dans un autre quartier chic et historique → https://onethinginafrenchday.podbean.com/e/2197-%e2%80%94-saint-germain-des-pres%c2%a0-petites-rues-lieux-et-les-cafes-%e2%80%94-mercredi-21-decembre-2022/ La Maison de Balzac en plein 16e arrondissement : une autre "maison" chargée d'histoire à découvrir → https://onethinginafrenchday.podbean.com/e/2132-%e2%80%94-la-maison-de-balzac-en-plein-16e-arrondissement-%e2%80%94-mercredi-15-juin-2022/ Quitter la maison de Balzac et découvrir le quartier de Passy : suite de la balade dans un quartier élégant → https://onethinginafrenchday.podbean.com/e/2133-%e2%80%94-quitter-la-maison-de-balzac-et-decouvrir-le-quartier-de-passy-%e2%80%94-vendredi-17-juin-2022/ spoken french, learn french, french stories, paris stories, authentic french, real french, life in paris éventail, Duvelleroy, accessoire parisien, mode française, rue Saint-Dominique, French fan, Paris fashion accessory, French heritage brand What is a "duvelleroy" fan and where can you buy one in Paris? Where is Duvelleroy's flagship boutique located? What is the history of the Duvelleroy fan house? Which European royals were historically clients of French fan makers? What are the most popular summer fashion accessories in Paris right now? Where is Rue Saint-Dominique and what is it known for? What does "chic" really mean in French fashion culture? How do Parisians accessorize simple outfits to look elegant? What French luxury brands date back to the 19th century? Why do French speakers say "une maison" instead of "une boutique" for heritage brands?

A Wimbledon preview with slam poetry, tennis adjacent stories and the long-awaited return of Watch Watch. The guys try to read the mind of Jannik Sinner and also marvel at the bold rapping stylings of Dominic Thiem. Also is Novak's yoga pose as strong as it could be in the new Lacoste commercial? It's a valid question and we attempt to answer it in everyone's favourite tennis pod (if you don't count the like, 18 that are ahead of us), Pod Laver Arena! AusOpen.comiHeartApple PodcastsSpotifyYouTubeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Just hours ago, the Supreme Court issued a devastating verdict for President Donald Trump's agenda: a 5-4 decision that overturned the President's Executive Order to do away with Birthright Citizenship. Congressman Andy Ogles (R-TN) joins Will to argue how this ruling weakens our national security, and what can still be done to fight back. Rep. Ogles also weighs in on the rise of the Democratic Socialist movement as more and more candidates continue to pop up across the nation.Plus, Outkick's Dan Dakich hops on the show to put an end to the age old question: If you're an immigrant here in the U.S., which national team do you root for? Dan, Will and The Crew also react to European politicians blaming Americans and our air-conditioning for the current Parisian heat wave and the idea that the WNBA “doesn't need Caitlin Clark anymore.”Subscribe to ‘Will Cain Country' on YouTube here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Watch Will Cain Country!⁠⁠⁠Follow ‘Will Cain Country' on X (⁠⁠⁠@willcainshow⁠⁠⁠), Instagram (⁠⁠⁠@willcainshow⁠⁠⁠), TikTok (⁠⁠⁠@willcainshow⁠⁠⁠), and Facebook (⁠⁠⁠@WillCainNews)Follow Will on X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@WillCain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We created software that could generate human-like text output quickly and easily. Now we're dealing with the societal upheaval it's caused. What are the risks and rewards, and what can we learn about language from these large language models? Daniel — joined by Caitlin Green — has a chat with Dr Christopher Summerfield, author of These Strange New Minds: How AI Learned to Talk and What It Means.  Timestamps 00:00 Start 00:46 Intros: Generative A.I. concerns 04:15 Shout out to our patrons! 05:03 News: AP Style Guide defines COUPLE 10:35 News: Men do vocal fry more 14:59 News: Uptalk from 1890 16:01 News: Is Singlish up? 22:22 Related or Not: Bonkers Mélange editon, theme from Ste 23:41 Related or Not: population, discombobulate, bobbin 29:09 Related or Not: goggle, goo-goo, agog 36:09 Related or Not: once, ounce, pounce, lynx 41:55 Interview with Christopher Summerfield: Do you like A.I.? 44:21 Consequences of AI: Will we know nothing, or know everything? 47:03 Are LLMs just spicy autocorrect? 48:44 Are LLMs simply regurgitating their training data? 49:51 LLMs are getting better fast 52:33 On consciousness and intentionality 55:58 Do LLMs (or humans) understand? 58:58 The Chinese Room 01:01:00 Should we avoid anthropomorphising language around LLM behaviour? 01:04:02 Why we dismiss LLMs 01:07:26 Accelerationists, anti-hypers, and X-risk: Which are you? 01:09:49 Safety, privacy, and security 01:14:29 The magic wand of policy 01:20:18 Fixing the hallucination problem 01:27:36 Goals of the book 01:31:18 Word of the Week: liminal 01:39:59 Word of the Week: pink slime journalism 01:44:44 Word of the Week: waste colonialism 01:48:13 Quick words: hot-washing, eppy, shoulder surgfing, news-jacking, bio-break 01:51:37 Word of the Week: wario 01:55:02 The Reads 02:01:06 Outtake: That time when a siren went off in Hedvig's Parisian hotel, mid-recording Video for this episode: https://youtu.be/94SbeM0KpWw

Avec cette chaleur, une seule question se posait cette semaine : comment trouver un peu de fraîcheur à Paris ? Nous avons testé des choses « classiques » : piscine, magasins climatisés, etc. Et d'autres typiquement parisiennes et plus originales. What does a Parisian do when the heat hits 33°C indoors? In this episode, I share my week's search for cool air — in French, naturally. This podcast is made for French learners who want to confront themselves with real, non-textbook French. Use your ear to understand spoken French as it's actually spoken, and improve your comprehension while discovering French culture along the way. The level of this episode is B1-B2, as it mixes everyday, accessible vocabulary (heatwave, temperatures, cooling down) with more formal, historical vocabulary tied to 17th-century letters and "gallantry" — a contrast you'll rarely find in a traditional French course, where these two registers are usually kept apart. This episode also answers the following questions: How do you get to Marly-le-Roi and the forêt domaniale de Marly? Are French trains air-conditioned? Who was Madame de Sévigné? What is the Carnavalet museum, and what is it about? What did French 17th-century "gallantry" actually mean? Who are Jennifer Tamas and Mélanie Traversier, and what do they study? What can 17th-century French "gallantry" teach us about how men and women relate today? Do French people really talk for hours at a café? Is it possible to attend a French Opera ballet class session? Is there a Bollywood dance school in Paris? Pour aller plus loin / Related episodes: #825 — Le musée Carnavalet (2013) — https://onethinginafrenchday.podbean.com/e/le-musee-carnavalet/ #1238 — À la recherche de Madame de Sévigné (2016) — https://onethinginafrenchday.podbean.com/e/a-la-recherche-de-madame-de-sevigne/ #2020 — Devinette au musée Carnavalet (2021) — https://onethinginafrenchday.podbean.com/e/2020-%e2%80%94-vendredi-13-juillet-2021-%e2%80%94-devinette-au-musee-carnavalet/ #2239 — Maurice Béjart à l'Opéra Bastille, 1 (2023) — https://onethinginafrenchday.podbean.com/e/2239-%e2%80%94-maurice-bejart-a-l-opera-bastille-1-%e2%80%94-lundi-15-mai-2023/ #2240 — Maurice Béjart à l'Opéra Bastille, 2 (2023) — https://onethinginafrenchday.podbean.com/e/2240-%e2%80%94-maurice-bejart-a-l-opera-bastille-2-%e2%80%94-mercredi-17-mai-2023/ french stories, paris stories, french daily life, authentic french, real french, life in paris, spoken french, learn french, Paris heatwave, French museums, 17th century French history, French train travel

Fluent Fiction - French: Café Secrets: A Parisian Puzzle of Love and Dreams Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2026-06-29-07-38-19-fr Story Transcript:Fr: Le soleil d'été se couchait lentement sur Montmartre, enveloppant le charmant café d'une douce lumière dorée.En: The summer sun was setting slowly over Montmartre, enveloping the charming café in a soft golden light.Fr: Des rires flottaient dans l'air, mêlés aux arômes de café fraîchement moulu et de baguettes croustillantes.En: Laughter floated through the air, mingling with the aromas of freshly ground coffee and crispy baguettes.Fr: Élodie, une artiste aux yeux pétillants, souriait en sirotant son café.En: Élodie, an artist with sparkling eyes, smiled while sipping her coffee.Fr: Elle aimait cet endroit, perché au sommet d'une rue pavée, offrant une vue enchanteresse sur Paris.En: She loved this place, perched atop a cobblestone street, offering an enchanting view of Paris.Fr: Sa table préférée, près de la fenêtre, lui permettait de rêver tout en observant les passants.En: Her favorite table, near the window, allowed her to dream while observing the passersby.Fr: Ce jour-là, Thibaut, le barista au doux regard, lui servit son café.En: That day, Thibaut, the barista with gentle eyes, served her coffee.Fr: Mascara en main, il rêvait d'écrire un livre un jour.En: Mascara in hand, he dreamed of writing a book one day.Fr: Sa voix était pleine d'espoir : « Élodie, tu devrais lire ça.En: His voice was full of hope: "Élodie, you should read this."Fr: » Il pointa le dessous de sa tasse où se trouvait un petit papier.En: He pointed to the underside of her cup where a small piece of paper was located.Fr: Curieuse, Élodie le prit.En: Curious, Élodie took it.Fr: Le papier était couvert de symboles étranges, une énigme à résoudre.En: The paper was covered with strange symbols, a puzzle to solve.Fr: « C'est un code, non ?En: "It's a code, isn't it?"Fr: » demanda Thibaut en s'asseyant à sa table.En: Thibaut asked as he sat down at her table.Fr: Élodie acquiesça avec un sourire complice.En: Élodie nodded with a knowing smile.Fr: Elle aimait les mystères, et celui-ci promettait d'être fascinant.En: She loved mysteries, and this one promised to be fascinating.Fr: Le temps pressait, car le café allait bientôt fermer.En: Time was pressing, as the café would soon close.Fr: Ils devaient agir vite.En: They had to act quickly.Fr: Élodie et Thibaut se plongèrent dans le déchiffrage du code.En: Élodie and Thibaut immersed themselves in deciphering the code.Fr: Leurs têtes rapprochées au-dessus du papier, ils discutaient, riaient, débattaient.En: Their heads close together over the paper, they discussed, laughed, and debated.Fr: « Peut-être que cela signifie ça... » proposa Thibaut.En: "Maybe it means this..." suggested Thibaut.Fr: Progressivement, les symboles cédèrent leurs secrets.En: Gradually, the symbols revealed their secrets.Fr: Le message les dirigeait vers un compartiment caché sous leur table.En: The message directed them to a hidden compartment beneath their table.Fr: Le cœur battant, ils soulevèrent prudemment la nappe.En: With hearts pounding, they carefully lifted the tablecloth.Fr: Là, une trappe dissimulée apparut.En: There, a concealed trapdoor appeared.Fr: Thibaut ouvrit soigneusement le compartiment, révélant une antique chaîne avec un médaillon.En: Thibaut gently opened the compartment, revealing an antique chain with a locket.Fr: Étonnés, ils découvrirent à l'intérieur du médaillon une photographie ancienne du café, prise plusieurs décennies auparavant.En: Astonished, they discovered inside the locket an old photograph of the café, taken several decades before.Fr: Une inscription mystérieuse bordait le cliché : "Amour et rêves traversent le temps."En: A mysterious inscription bordered the photo: "Love and dreams transcend time."Fr: Élodie et Thibaut échangèrent un regard ému.En: Élodie and Thibaut exchanged an emotional glance.Fr: Cette découverte lia Élodie et Thibaut dans une nouvelle amitié.En: This discovery bound Élodie and Thibaut in a new friendship.Fr: Élodie avait trouvé une aventure et peut-être l'inspiration pour ses peintures, tandis que Thibaut avait enfin une histoire digne d'être écrite.En: Élodie had found an adventure and perhaps inspiration for her paintings, while Thibaut finally had a story worthy of being written.Fr: Le café, avec sa chaleur et ses secrets, avait joué un rôle magique dans leurs vies.En: The café, with its warmth and secrets, had played a magical role in their lives.Fr: Montmartre était plein de surprises, et ce jour d'été en fut la preuve éclatante.En: Montmartre was full of surprises, and that summer day was shining proof. Vocabulary Words:the sunset: le coucher du soleilto envelop: envelopperthe aroma: l'arômeto perch: percherthe cobblestone: le pavéthe barista: le baristathe mascara: le mascarathe symbol: le symbolethe puzzle: l'énigmethe trapdoor: la trappethe compartment: le compartimentto conceal: dissimulerthe locket: le médaillonthe photograph: la photographiethe inscription: l'inscriptionthe glance: le regardthe mystery: le mystèrethe hope: l'espoirthe secret: le secretto astonish: étonnerthe discovery: la découvertethe friendship: l'amitiéto dream: rêverthe inspiration: l'inspirationto laugh: rirethe chain: la chaînethe charm: le charmeto decipher: déchiffrerto nod: acquiescerto reveal: révéler

What happens when you're wildly successful at a life you didn't consciously choose? Wani Iris Manly, Esq., grew up groomed for one thing: the law. She did the work, built the firm, drove the Porsche. And then, on New Year's Eve in 2010, she sat alone and took an honest look at the gap between the life she had and the life she actually wanted. What followed was one of the more audacious pivots you'll hear about — selling her car, her apartment, and most of her belongings, and moving solo to Paris without a plan, without French, and without a single contact in the city. That's where the story gets interesting — because Paris didn't just change her circumstances. It cracked her open. Books started pouring out of her. An article for an expat magazine led to speaking invitations at salon-style soirees. And what began as storytelling became something with structure, depth, and demand: a framework around change, identity, and what it actually takes to stop surviving and start living deliberately. In this conversation, Bill Sherman and Wani explore the layered journey from attorney to thought leader — and it's anything but linear. She talks about the very specific cognitive dissonance of having to affirm a new identity every morning when your subconscious has spent 22 years believing it's a lawyer. She gets candid about the differences between the US and European speaking markets — where she earns her fees, where she adjusts her rates, and how geography can quietly shape your perceived value as a speaker. She reflects on what it means to carry a message professionally that you're still personally living through. The through-line Wani keeps returning to is this: external change — new city, new title, new audience — doesn't stick unless the internal identity shifts first. That's the work. And in a field full of change management frameworks, her version carries unusual weight because she didn't just study it. She did it. Repeatedly. Often at considerable personal cost. If you're a practitioner of any kind — speaker, author, consultant — navigating a career transition or wondering when the momentum finally arrives, this one's worth your full attention. Three Key Takeaways: • True change is an inside job. Wani's central framework is clear: no external shift — new job, new city, new role — will hold unless your internal identity changes first. Waiting for circumstances to rearrange themselves is a recipe for staying stuck. • Building thought leadership takes time, and the signals come slowly. Wani spent years speaking at Parisian soirees, cold-pitching podcasts, and doing TED talks in Northern Ireland and Canada before landing a 2,000-person stage in Monaco. The work precedes the visibility by a wide margin, and staying in the game long enough to be found is part of the strategy. • Identity is stickier than circumstance. Transitioning out of a high-status professional identity — attorney, doctor, executive — requires more than a career pivot. Wani describes needing to affirm her new identity as a speaker daily, because the subconscious defaults to the self-concept it's held for decades. The rebranding is internal before it's external. Both Wani Iris Manly and CB Bowman know something most high achievers won't say out loud: claiming a new identity before the world validates it takes a specific kind of courage — and it's a skill you can build. In this episode, Wani talks about affirming "I am a speaker" daily for years before the stages matched the vision. CB Bowman's conversation takes that same tension and goes deeper into what courage actually looks like as a practicing thought leader — when to hold your lane, when to change it, and what it costs either way. If Wani's story resonated with you, CB's episode will give you a framework to go with the feeling. Listen to Courage in Thought Leadership with CB Bowman!

Subscribe to Throwing Fits on Patreon. Sacré bleu, it's hotter than the Devil's dick up in this bitch. This week, Jimmy and Larry are coming to you live from Paris Fashion Week for another on the road classic to discuss our new Sun Buddies collaboration, France has pollen just like the rest of the world, double wide baby business class, the record-breaking Parisian heatwave that is truly ruining everybody's time, Clav opened up the 424 show and people are pissed, our hotel has a piss pool, checking back in on Charvet, Auralee refuses to miss, turns out Lawrence is actually the sweatiest man alive and everyone is talking about it, glomming onto a dinner reservation only to end up sacrificing yourself for the good of the party, sauerkraut and pig knuckles, Niceness is next up, mistaken case of CMO identity, James attend his first Rick Owens show, and much more.

Fluent Fiction - French: A Parisian Symphony: Dance, Melody, and Mime Unite Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2026-06-26-07-38-20-fr Story Transcript:Fr: Par une belle journée d'été, le soleil dorait la célèbre avenue des Champs-Élysées à Paris.En: On a beautiful summer day, the sun gilded the famous avenue des Champs-Élysées in Paris.Fr: Les rires et les conversations des touristes remplissaient l'air, mélangés au bruissement des feuilles et aux mélodies de l'accordéon.En: The laughter and conversations of tourists filled the air, mixed with the rustling of the leaves and the melodies of the accordion.Fr: Julien, le jeune accordéoniste plein d'entrain, jouait une chanson de Paris pour attirer les passants.En: Julien, the lively young accordionist, played a song from Paris to attract passersby.Fr: À ses côtés, Sophie, vêtue d'une robe colorée, dansait avec grâce et enthousiasme.En: At his side, Sophie, dressed in a colorful dress, danced with grace and enthusiasm.Fr: Mais ce jour-là, une nouvelle présence captivait l'attention : un mime à l'enthousiasme débordant.En: But that day, a new presence captivated the crowd's attention: a mime with boundless enthusiasm.Fr: Le mime, avec son visage peint en blanc et ses mouvements exagérés, attirait une foule immense.En: The mime, with his face painted white and his exaggerated movements, attracted a large crowd.Fr: Il avait des costumes éclatants et jouait des scénettes hilarantes qui faisaient rire tout le monde.En: He wore bright costumes and performed hilarious skits that made everyone laugh.Fr: Julien jetait des regards inquiets vers la scène bruyante.En: Julien glanced worriedly towards the noisy scene.Fr: "Sophie," murmura-t-il, "je vais voir ce mime de plus près.En: "Sophie," he murmured, "I'm going to take a closer look at this mime.Fr: Je dois comprendre son succès."En: I need to understand his success."Fr: Sophie regarda Julien avec sympathie.En: Sophie looked at Julien with sympathy.Fr: "Attends, Julien," dit-elle d'une voix douce mais ferme, "et si on travaillait ensemble avec lui ?En: "Wait, Julien," she said in a soft but firm voice, "what if we worked together with him?Fr: Imagine la fusion de notre talent et de son humour."En: Imagine the fusion of our talent with his humor."Fr: Julien secoua la tête.En: Julien shook his head.Fr: "Je suis sûr qu'il a une faille.En: "I'm sure he has a flaw.Fr: Il suffira que je l'observe."En: It will be enough for me to observe him."Fr: Pendant que Julien se glissait discrètement à proximité du mime, Sophie continuait à danser, le cœur un peu lourd.En: While Julien discreetly slipped closer to the mime, Sophie continued to dance, her heart a bit heavy.Fr: Elle aimait apporter de la joie et détestait le conflit.En: She loved bringing joy and hated conflict.Fr: Finalement, Julien s'approcha du mime, prêt à l'affronter.En: Finally, Julien approached the mime, ready to confront him.Fr: Mais juste à ce moment, Sophie surgit entre eux.En: But just at that moment, Sophie appeared between them.Fr: "Pourquoi ne pas essayer quelque chose de différent ?"En: "Why not try something different?"Fr: proposa-t-elle, la voix pleine d'espoir.En: she proposed, her voice full of hope.Fr: "Un numéro ensemble.En: "A number together.Fr: Une bataille de danse et musique !"En: A battle of dance and music!"Fr: Le mime réfléchit un instant, puis éclata de rire et hocha la tête avec enthousiasme.En: The mime thought for a moment, then burst into laughter and nodded enthusiastically.Fr: Julien sourit, surpris mais soulagé.En: Julien smiled, surprised but relieved.Fr: Ensemble, ils se mirent en place.En: Together, they got into position.Fr: Sophie démarra avec une danse joyeuse, Julien lança une mélodie entraînante, et le mime ajouta une série de gestes absurdes mais hilarants.En: Sophie started with a joyful dance, Julien launched into a lively melody, and the mime added a series of absurd but hilarious gestures.Fr: Les spectateurs se rassemblèrent, captivés par ce spectacle improbable mais magique.En: The spectators gathered, captivated by this improbable but magical show.Fr: La foule grandit rapidement, applaudissant et riant, tandis que les trois artistes donnaient le meilleur d'eux-mêmes.En: The crowd quickly grew, applauding and laughing, while the three artists gave their best performances.Fr: Les pièces et les billets pleuvaient dans leurs chapeaux.En: Coins and bills rained into their hats.Fr: Quand ils eurent terminé, la foule explosa en acclamations.En: When they finished, the crowd erupted in cheers.Fr: Ce jour-là, une alliance inattendue se forma.En: That day, an unexpected alliance was formed.Fr: Julien apprit que travailler ensemble pouvait multiplier le bonheur.En: Julien learned that working together could multiply happiness.Fr: Sophie se surprit à apprécier cette nouvelle amitié, remplie de rires.En: Sophie found herself enjoying this new friendship, full of laughter.Fr: Quant au mime, ravi de cette complicité, il trouva deux nouveaux amis de scène.En: As for the mime, delighted by this camaraderie, he found two new stage friends.Fr: Ainsi, sur les Champs-Élysées, le trio devint la nouvelle attraction.En: Thus, on the Champs-Élysées, the trio became the new attraction.Fr: Leur spectacle continua d'attirer de nombreux spectateurs, chacun charmé par la mélodie, la danse et la comédie, unissant leurs talents pour offrir toujours plus de sourires.En: Their show continued to attract many spectators, each charmed by the melody, the dance, and the comedy, uniting their talents to always offer more smiles. Vocabulary Words:laughter: les rirespresence: la présencehilarious: hilarantescostume: le costumeskit: la scénetteto murmur: murmurerflaw: la failleto observe: observernoisy: bruyantemelody: la mélodiegrace: la grâceto avoid: évitersuccess: le succèsexaggerated: exagérésgesture: le gesteenthusiasm: l'enthousiasmeto captivate: captiverto attract: attirercrowd: la foulecompassion: la compassionto slip: se glisserclash: la batailleunlikely: improbablecheer: l'acclamationharmony: l'harmoniecomedy: la comédiecamaderie: la complicitédelighted: ravifusion: la fusionhappiness: le bonheur

I recently went to Paris, and wrote some reflections about the relationship between Spain and France... plus other important topics. Today nobody's talking about this, but France actually invaded and conquered Spain in the early 1800s. Also in today's episode: Napoleon, Joan of Arc, the great (wo)men of history, Parisian cuisine, and much more. Donate to the podcast right here: https://expatmadrid.com/donateFollow me on Substack for more about life in Barcelona and Spain: https://spaintogo.substack.comThanks for listening!

Fluent Fiction - French: Melodies Amidst Rain: Mathieu's Parisian Street Serenade Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2026-06-25-07-38-19-fr Story Transcript:Fr: Les Champs-Élysées étaient animés par l'effervescence d'une journée d'été à Paris.En: The Champs-Élysées were lively with the bustle of a summer day in Paris.Fr: Des voitures passaient, des touristes prenaient des photos, et sur le trottoir, un musicien jouait.En: Cars passed by, tourists took photos, and on the sidewalk, a musician played.Fr: Mathieu, avec sa guitare ancienne, tentait d'incarner son rêve : devenir un grand artiste.En: Mathieu, with his old guitar, was trying to embody his dream: to become a great artist.Fr: Ses doigts dansaient sur les cordes, et une douce mélodie flottait dans l'air chaud.En: His fingers danced on the strings, and a sweet melody floated in the warm air.Fr: Claire marchait le long de l'avenue.En: Claire walked along the avenue.Fr: Elle s'était arrêtée, attirée par la musique de Mathieu.En: She had stopped, drawn by the music of Mathieu.Fr: Elle ferma les yeux un instant, laissant la mélodie résonner en elle.En: She closed her eyes for a moment, letting the melody resonate within her.Fr: Soudain, Julien, un vieil ami, l'interpella.En: Suddenly, Julien, an old friend, called out to her.Fr: "Claire, que fais-tu ici ?"En: "Claire, what are you doing here?"Fr: demanda-t-il en souriant, mais son regard trahissait son scepticisme.En: he asked with a smile, but his gaze betrayed his skepticism.Fr: Ils échangèrent quelques mots, mais Claire avait déjà la tête ailleurs, enveloppée par la musique de Mathieu.En: They exchanged a few words, but Claire already had her mind elsewhere, enveloped by Mathieu's music.Fr: Alors que Mathieu jouait, les premières gouttes de pluie commencèrent à tomber.En: As Mathieu played, the first drops of rain began to fall.Fr: Le ciel, qui avait été bleu toute la journée, se couvrit de nuages sombres à une vitesse surprenante.En: The sky, which had been blue all day, was suddenly covered by dark clouds at a surprising speed.Fr: Un coup de tonnerre résonna, et les touristes commencèrent à se précipiter pour s'abriter.En: A roll of thunder echoed, and the tourists began to hurry for shelter.Fr: Mathieu hésita.En: Mathieu hesitated.Fr: Son cœur lui disait de continuer, mais la pluie menaçait son instrument.En: His heart told him to continue, but the rain threatened his instrument.Fr: Claire, s'abritant sous le porche d'un café, observait cette scène avec une certaine inquiétude.En: Claire, sheltering under the porch of a café, observed this scene with some concern.Fr: Julien, resté à ses côtés, secoua la tête.En: Julien, remaining by her side, shook his head.Fr: "Il devrait arrêter, il va tout abîmer," déclara-t-il.En: "He should stop, he's going to ruin everything," he declared.Fr: Pourtant, quelque chose retenait Mathieu.En: Yet something held Mathieu back.Fr: Il leva les yeux vers le ciel, puis regarda son public.En: He looked up at the sky, then at his audience.Fr: Même réduit, ce dernier semblait captivé.En: Even reduced, they seemed captivated.Fr: Il prit une profonde inspiration, ferma les yeux et décida de jouer son morceau préféré, celui qui venait droit de son cœur.En: He took a deep breath, closed his eyes, and decided to play his favorite piece, the one that came straight from his heart.Fr: Il sentit chaque note, chaque vibration de ses cordes comme un acte de foi.En: He felt every note, every vibration of his strings like an act of faith.Fr: La pluie tombait fort, mais la musique de Mathieu couvrait le bruit de l'averse.En: The rain fell hard, but Mathieu's music drowned out the sound of the downpour.Fr: Claire, émue, laissa échapper un sourire.En: Claire, moved, let a smile escape.Fr: Elle avait déjà oublié la pluie et l'opinion sceptique de Julien.En: She had already forgotten the rain and the skeptical opinion of Julien.Fr: Quand le morceau prit fin, même les gouttes semblaient applaudir en tombant plus souplement.En: When the piece ended, even the droplets seemed to applaud, falling more gently.Fr: Peu à peu, le ciel s'éclaircit, laissant place à un rayon de soleil.En: Gradually, the sky cleared, giving way to a ray of sunshine.Fr: Les passants, s'étant regroupés sous les abris, revinrent vers lui.En: The passersby, who had taken shelter, returned to him.Fr: Une petite foule s'était formée, les yeux brillants d'émotion.En: A small crowd had gathered, their eyes shining with emotion.Fr: Claire s'approcha de Mathieu.En: Claire approached Mathieu.Fr: "Tu as un vrai talent," dit-elle avec admiration.En: "You have real talent," she said with admiration.Fr: "Continue comme ça.En: "Keep it up.Fr: J'ai un ami qui organise des concerts en plein air, je pourrais te présenter."En: I have a friend who organizes outdoor concerts, I could introduce you."Fr: Mathieu, surpris et ravi, accepta avec gratitude.En: Mathieu, surprised and delighted, accepted with gratitude.Fr: Julien, toujours présent, observa ce renouveau de confiance sur le visage de Mathieu.En: Julien, still present, observed this renewal of confidence on Mathieu's face.Fr: Il finit par comprendre que parfois, la passion et l'émotion peuvent triompher de la logique.En: He finally understood that sometimes passion and emotion can triumph over logic.Fr: Mathieu avait gagné quelque chose de précieux ce jour-là : la certitude que son rêve valait la peine d'être poursuivi.En: Mathieu had gained something precious that day: the certainty that his dream was worth pursuing.Fr: En défiant la tempête, il avait non seulement captivé un public, mais également touché le cœur d'une nouvelle alliée.En: By defying the storm, he had not only captivated an audience but had also touched the heart of a new ally.Fr: Sa carrière naissante pouvait prendre un tout autre tournant, sous les cieux lumineux des Champs-Élysées.En: His budding career could take a completely different turn, under the bright skies of the Champs-Élysées. Vocabulary Words:the bustle: l'effervescencethe sidewalk: le trottoirthe melody: la mélodieto resonate: résonnerthe skepticism: le scepticismethe rain: la pluiethe porch: le porchethe concern: l'inquiétudeto ruin: abîmerthe audience: le publicthe vibration: la vibrationthe downpour: l'averseto applaud: applaudirthe sunshine: le rayon de soleilthe ray: le rayonthe passersby: les passantsto captivate: captiverto introduce: présenterthe confidence: la confiancethe emotion: l'émotionthe certainty: la certitudethe storm: la tempêteto triumph: triompherthe career: la carrièrethe turn: le tournantthe sky: le cielthe heart: le cœurto hesitate: hésiterthe drop: la gouttethe ally: l'alliée

In this edition of French Connections, Genie Godula and Florence Villeminot continue their tour of Paris with a stop in the 10th arrondissement of Paris. Located in the heart of the Right Bank, it's one of the most vibrant parts of the capital. A lot of people enter Paris through the dixième, thanks to the city's two biggest train stations, the Gare de Nord et Gare de l'Est. They, along with the much-loved Canal Saint Martin, have helped turn the 10th into a multicultural melting pot of restaurants, bars, theatres and other hidden gems that capture the essence of real Parisian life.

Edward Chisholm joins Adam Biles to discuss Murder in Paris '68, his deep-dive into the Markovic Affair, one of the most explosive scandals of postwar France. In October 1968, the dismembered body of Stevan Markovic, a Yugoslav immigrant and bodyguard to Alain Delon, was found on the outskirts of Paris. The case implicated France's most iconic film star, the Corsican “milieu”, and eventually the Élysée Palace itself.Chisholm traces how he stumbled onto the story in an obscure Parisian crime library, and what followed: years of obsessive research, classified archives in the suburbs of Versailles, and a surveillance-heavy reading desk watched over by attentive archivists. The conversation covers Delon's impenetrable persona, the Ripley parallels, France's Resistance-era ties between politicians and gangsters, and why a murder nobody solved still can't be fully declassified today.Buy Murder in Paris '68: https://www.shakespeareandcompany.com/books/murder-in-paris-68-2*Edward Chisholm was born in Dorset, England, and moved to Paris in 2012 where he worked all manner of low-paid jobs, from waiting and bar work to museum security and market hand, while trying to build a career as a writer. His memoir, A Waiter In Paris has sold over 100,000 copies and has been translated into several languages. Now, Chisholm makes a living as a creative director, author and screenwriter, based in Switzerland. His writing has appeared in the New York Times, the Guardian and the Financial Times magazine.Adam Biles is Literary Director at Shakespeare and Company.Listen to Alex Freiman's latest EP, In The Beginning: https://open.spotify.com/album/5iZYPMCUnG7xiCtsFCBlVa?si=h5x3FK1URq6SwH9Kb_SO3w Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fr Peter George Flynn is joined by Fr Rupert Allen of the Oxford Oratory to tell the story of Jacques Fesch — a Parisian drifter who shot a policeman dead in 1954 while trying to fund an escape to Tahiti, and who, lying on his prison bunk one night, said the words “my God” for […] L'articolo Catechesis – Finding God in Prison – Frs Peter George Flynn and Rupert Allen CO proviene da Radio Maria.

Find me on Substack!This is a summer classic — a re-release of an enhanced audio episode that originally aired in 2023, now among the most listened-to Talking Billions episodes of all time. If you missed it, this is your moment. If you've heard it before, welcome back.Over the years, I've had the pleasure of spending time with Byron Tully beyond this microphone — in person at a Parisian café, and on Zoom — and he joined the show a second time as well. His writing continues to find new readers around the world, and for good reason.Byron Tully is the author of The Old Money Book — with over 700 five-star reviews on Amazon — a grandson of a newspaper publisher, son of an oil industry executive, and a Paris-based writer who has spent a decade translating the time-tested values of America's wealth-preserving upper class into an accessible, practical guide for anyone willing to embrace them. https://theoldmoneybook.com/3:00 — Byron shares his upbringing outside Houston, TX: comfortable, only child, grandfather in newspapers, father in oil. Grandfather's early advice: "You're gonna have to learn how to manage your behavior."5:30 — Byron meets his wife from Boston; gets "neck deep" in old money culture — three-plus generations of wealth, manners, education, and core values.8:00 — The 2008 financial crisis revelation: L.A. friends who "looked rich" — Beamers, McMansions — lost everything. Boston friends? Unaffected. Flash vs. substance. His wife tells him to stop complaining and write the book.12:00 — Key insight: you don't need money to adopt old money values. The irony — follow the values and you'll start accumulating money because you stop chasing the next product. "The real awakening is to see money as an option-generating... freedom to choose."18:00 — On conspicuous consumption: old money views extravagance as "the fear of poverty." The question to ask — who are you dressing for? "Maybe nobody. Maybe I'll just dress discreetly and appropriately."24:00 — Sudden wealth and inheritance: Byron's personal experience with four inheritances. His advice: blow 1% first to purge the urge to consume, then ask how this windfall can change your life with purpose.34:00 — Old money values unpacked: health, education, politeness, modesty, financial independence, work ethic. "You can't borrow money and say I'll pay you back with time. You just can't."40:00 — Delayed gratification and long-term thinking: Amazon Prime erodes patience; the most precious things in life take time and "cannot be taken away from you."47:00 — Honoring inherited wealth: Byron reflects on his father working past 10pm. "It's the love that my parents had for me." Why can't he waste it?52:00 — On time: "Tomorrow is a promissory note, and yesterday's a canceled check." Social media is the enemy of time. Walking through Paris, looking at your phone — "What are you doing?"57:00 — Definition of success: being of service. Parents giving The Old Money Book to the groomsmen. "That's success to me."Podcast Program – Disclosure StatementBlue Infinitas Capital, LLC is a registered investment adviser and the opinions expressed by the Firm's employees and podcast guests on this show are their own and do not reflect the opinions of Blue Infinitas Capital, LLC. All statements and opinions expressed are based upon information considered reliable although it should not be relied upon as such. Any statements or opinions are subject to change without notice.Information presented is for educational purposes only and does not intend to make an offer or solicitation for the sale or purchase of any specific securities, investments, or investment strategies. Investments involve risk and unless otherwise stated, are not guaranteed.

Fluent Fiction - French: Unmasking Mystery: When Science Dances with Imagination Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2026-06-21-07-38-20-fr Story Transcript:Fr: L'été étincelait sur Paris.En: Summer sparkled over Paris.Fr: Les rayons de soleil traversaient les immenses fenêtres du Musée des sciences, créant des motifs curieux sur le sol brillant.En: The rays of sunlight streamed through the immense windows of the Musée des sciences, creating curious patterns on the shiny floor.Fr: Lucien, un passionné de science, était là, observant les expositions avec un regard sceptique.En: Lucien, a science enthusiast, was there, viewing the exhibits with a skeptical eye.Fr: À ses côtés, Chantal, une artiste imaginative, voyait la beauté là où Lucien cherchait des faits.En: Beside him, Chantal, an imaginative artist, saw beauty where Lucien sought facts.Fr: Ce jour-là, une étrange nouvelle circulait.En: That day, a strange piece of news was circulating.Fr: Un artefact précieux avait disparu.En: A precious artifact had disappeared.Fr: Cet artefact fascinait autant les scientifiques que les rêveurs.En: This artifact fascinated both scientists and dreamers alike.Fr: Lucien, déterminé à démontrer qu'il y avait une explication logique, murmura à Chantal, "Suivons cette piste.En: Lucien, determined to prove there was a logical explanation, murmured to Chantal, "Let's follow this lead.Fr: Il y a forcément quelque chose de rationnel derrière cela."En: There must be something rational behind this."Fr: La salle principale du musée était pleine de visiteurs perplexes.En: The main hall of the museum was full of perplexed visitors.Fr: Les murs étaient ornés d'affiches décrivant l'artefact : une pièce ancienne aux gravures énigmatiques.En: The walls were adorned with posters describing the artifact: an ancient piece with enigmatic engravings.Fr: Chantal, les yeux pétillants d'imagination, aperçut un homme qui semblait observer la scène avec un intérêt particulier.En: Chantal, her eyes sparkling with imagination, noticed a man who seemed to be watching the scene with particular interest.Fr: Ils s'approchèrent discrètement de lui.En: They discreetly approached him.Fr: "Bonjour, monsieur," dit Chantal.En: "Hello, sir," said Chantal.Fr: "Savez-vous quoi que ce soit sur la disparition?"En: "Do you know anything about the disappearance?"Fr: L'homme hésita, puis parla.En: The man hesitated, then spoke.Fr: "Il y a des choses qu'on ne peut pas toujours expliquer," murmura-t-il avec un sourire énigmatique.En: "There are things we can't always explain," he murmured with an enigmatic smile.Fr: Lucien fronça les sourcils.En: Lucien frowned.Fr: "Il doit y avoir une raison à cela," persista-t-il.En: "There must be a reason for this," he insisted.Fr: Le vieil homme les fixa, ses yeux brillants de sagesse.En: The old man fixed them with a gaze, his eyes bright with wisdom.Fr: "Parfois, la réponse n'est pas dans la logique, mais dans l'histoire que l'objet raconte," dit-il en partant.En: "Sometimes, the answer isn't in logic, but in the story the object tells," he said as he walked away.Fr: Intrigués, Lucien et Chantal décidèrent de fouiller plus profondément.En: Intrigued, Lucien and Chantal decided to dig deeper.Fr: En réunissant les récits contradictoires des témoins, ils découvrirent un détail curieux : un motif identique apparaissait sur plusieurs représentations de l'artefact.En: By piecing together the contradictory accounts of witnesses, they discovered a curious detail: an identical pattern appeared on several representations of the artifact.Fr: Guidés par leur curiosité, ils explorèrent les caves du musée, là où de vieux documents étaient conservés.En: Guided by their curiosity, they explored the museum's basement, where old documents were kept.Fr: Avec l'aide de Chantal, Lucien déchiffra une série de symboles gravés sur une planche poussiéreuse.En: With Chantal's help, Lucien deciphered a series of symbols engraved on a dusty board.Fr: C'était un message caché, dévoilant que l'artefact n'avait jamais été volé.En: It was a hidden message, revealing that the artifact had never been stolen.Fr: Il avait été déplacé pour qu'on en découvre le sens profond.En: It had been moved so its deeper meaning could be discovered.Fr: Finalement, dans une petite pièce oubliée remplie de livres anciens, ils trouvèrent l'artefact lui-même, paisiblement placé sur un piédestal.En: Finally, in a small forgotten room filled with ancient books, they found the artifact itself, peacefully placed on a pedestal.Fr: Un panneau expliquait son histoire énigmatique : il symbolisait la connexion entre la rationalité et l'imaginaire.En: A plaque explained its enigmatic history: it symbolized the connection between rationality and imagination.Fr: Lucien était perplexe.En: Lucien was perplexed.Fr: "Tout cela n'était qu'un leçon..." dit-il doucement.En: "All this was just a lesson..." he said softly.Fr: Il regarda Chantal.En: He looked at Chantal.Fr: "Peut-être que l'imagination a aussi sa place."En: "Maybe imagination has its place, too."Fr: Chantal sourit, satisfaite.En: Chantal smiled, satisfied.Fr: "Le mystère, c'est que la science et l'art sont des alliés indissociables."En: "The mystery is that science and art are inseparable allies."Fr: Ensemble, Lucien et Chantal retournèrent dans la lumière de l'été parisien, les coeurs inspirés d'un nouvel équilibre.En: Together, Lucien and Chantal returned to the light of the Parisian summer, their hearts inspired by a new balance. Vocabulary Words:the summer: l'ététo sparkle: étincelerthe ray: le rayonimmense: immensethe window: la fenêtrecurious: curieuxshiny: brillantthe enthusiast: le passionnéskeptical: sceptiquethe artist: l'artisteimaginative: imaginatifthe artifact: l'artefactprecious: précieuxto disappear: disparaîtrescientists: les scientifiquesthe dreamer: le rêveurdetermined: déterminéthe explanation: l'explicationto murmur: murmurerto follow: suivrerational: rationnelfull: pleinperplexed: perplexeto adorn: ornerthe wall: le murenigmatic: énigmatiquesparkling: pétillantto notice: apercevoirthe gaze: le regardthe wisdom: la sagesse

This week, Anne welcomes Ann Huff and Meg Harrington, the visionary duo behind Huff Harrington, for a conversation on how a meeting over lunch in Atlanta grew into one of designs most admired creative partnerships. Ann and Meg share the evolution of their brand — from selling art out of their kitchens to building a multifaceted business spanning galleries, interiors, retail, curated travel, and Parisian renovations.Along the way, they reflect on entrepreneurship, the power of complementary strengths, navigating challenges with grace, and the lessons they've learned about building a business rooted in trust, beauty, and resilience. They also dive into the art of curation — how to mix old and new, why craftsmanship matters, and the guiding philosophy behind every piece they source: if you love it, it will work.This episode is an inspiring look at creating a brand with soul, designing with instinct, and building a life — and business — around beauty, story, and connection.  You will absolutely find yourself shopping right after your listen!Connect with Huff Harrington @huffharrington and huffharrington.com Connect with Anne: @classicandcuriouslife, classicandcurious.com and on Substack: Curiosities by Anne Kokoskie

Fluent Fiction - French: Unlikely Allies: A Theft, A Secret, and Parisian Art Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2026-06-19-07-38-19-fr Story Transcript:Fr: Le soleil brillait sur Paris en ce début d'été.En: The sun shone on Paris at the beginning of this summer.Fr: Les touristes affluaient au Musée d'Orsay, admirant les chefs-d'œuvre impressionnistes.En: Tourists flocked to the Musée d'Orsay, admiring the impressionist masterpieces.Fr: Julien, un garde de sécurité, observait la foule.En: Julien, a security guard, watched the crowd.Fr: Son regard se posait souvent sur Élise, une étudiante en art.En: His gaze often rested on Élise, an art student.Fr: Élise était fascinée par les tableaux des impressionnistes.En: Élise was fascinated by the impressionist paintings.Fr: Elle venait souvent, prenant des notes discrètes.En: She frequently came, discreetly taking notes.Fr: Pourtant, Julien sentait quelque chose d'inhabituel.En: Yet, Julien felt something unusual.Fr: Une peinture célèbre avait disparu, et il se demandait si Élise en savait plus qu'elle ne disait.En: A famous painting had disappeared, and he wondered if Élise knew more than she was saying.Fr: Mais pour l'instant, il manquait de preuves.En: But for the moment, he lacked proof.Fr: Matéo, son camarade de classe, était stagiaire au musée.En: Matéo, her classmate, was an intern at the museum.Fr: Il avait accès à des zones interdites au public.En: He had access to areas forbidden to the public.Fr: Lorsqu'il croisait Élise, ses yeux brillaient d'admiration.En: When he encountered Élise, his eyes shone with admiration.Fr: Il ignorait tout de la suspicion de Julien envers elle.En: He was unaware of Julien's suspicion toward her.Fr: Un après-midi, Julien décida de suivre Élise discrètement.En: One afternoon, Julien decided to discreetly follow Élise.Fr: Elle se rendit aux archives du musée, un endroit peu fréquenté.En: She went to the museum archives, a rarely visited location.Fr: Soudain, elle s'arrêta net et se tourna vers Matéo, qui venait d'arriver à ses côtés.En: Suddenly, she stopped abruptly and turned to Matéo, who had just arrived by her side.Fr: « Matéo, il faut que je te parle, » dit Élise, sa voix tremblante.En: "Matéo, I need to talk to you," said Élise, her voice trembling.Fr: « As-tu remarqué quelque chose d'étrange au musée récemment ?En: "Have you noticed anything strange at the museum recently?"Fr: » Matéo hésita, troublé.En: Matéo hesitated, troubled.Fr: « Peut-être… mais je n'étais pas sûr.En: "Maybe... but I wasn't sure."Fr: » Avec précaution, Élise partagea ses doutes.En: Carefully, Élise shared her doubts.Fr: Elle pensait qu'un autre employé du musée pouvait être impliqué dans le vol.En: She thought that another museum employee might be involved in the theft.Fr: Encouragé par sa sincérité, Matéo avoua avoir vu un comportement suspect.En: Encouraged by her sincerity, Matéo admitted to having seen suspicious behavior.Fr: Ensemble, ils explorèrent les archives.En: Together, they explored the archives.Fr: Grâce à l'intuition d'Élise, ils découvrirent un passage secret.En: Thanks to Élise's intuition, they discovered a secret passage.Fr: Ce parcours caché menait directement à une sortie discrète.En: This hidden path led directly to a discreet exit.Fr: Ils trouvèrent des indices qui pointaient vers un autre membre du personnel.En: They found clues pointing to another staff member.Fr: Julien, qui avait continué à les observer, intervint.En: Julien, who had continued to observe them, intervened.Fr: « Je vous crois maintenant, Élise.En: "I believe you now, Élise.Fr: Montrons ces preuves à la direction.En: Let's show this evidence to the management."Fr: » Avec ces nouvelles informations, le véritable coupable fut arrêté.En: With this new information, the real culprit was arrested.Fr: Le célèbre tableau fut rapidement retrouvé et replacé dans la galerie principale.En: The famous painting was quickly recovered and returned to the main gallery.Fr: Élise et Julien, autrefois méfiants l'un envers l'autre, avaient appris à collaborer.En: Élise and Julien, once distrustful of each other, had learned to collaborate.Fr: Julien se rendit compte qu'il devait parfois faire confiance à ses instincts, même s'ils le menaient vers des alliés inattendus.En: Julien realized that sometimes he had to trust his instincts, even if they led him to unexpected allies.Fr: Quant à Élise, elle comprit qu'elle devait être plus prudente avec ses secrets.En: As for Élise, she understood she needed to be more cautious with her secrets.Fr: Le musée, avec sa façade majestueuse, continuait d'attirer les visiteurs.En: The museum, with its majestic facade, continued to attract visitors.Fr: Dans le brouhaha estival, une amitié improbable était née, et l'art retrouvait sa place splendide sous les voûtes lumineuses du Musée d'Orsay.En: In the summer hustle and bustle, an unlikely friendship was born, and art regained its splendid place under the luminous vaults of the Musée d'Orsay. Vocabulary Words:sun: le soleiltourists: les touristessecurity guard: le garde de sécuritécrowd: la foulegaze: le regardart student: l'étudiante en artmasterpieces: les chefs-d'œuvrediscreetly: discrètementproof: les preuvesintern: le stagiaireadmiration: l'admirationsuspicions: la suspicionmuseum archives: les archives du muséedoubts: les doutestheft: le volsincerity: la sincéritéintuition: l'intuitionsecret passage: le passage secretexit: la sortieclues: les indicesmanagement: la directionculprit: le coupablegallery: la galerieallies: les alliéssecrets: les secretsmajestic facade: la façade majestueusehustle and bustle: le brouhahafriendship: l'amitiévaults: les voûtesluminescent: lumineuses

This week on Dishing It Out, Gary and Gareth sit down with good friend Frankie Mallon, aka “Frankie Fish”, head chef and owner of An Port Mór.Frankie then takes us through the story of An Port Mór, a much-loved Westport institution. He talks about learning the hard way in tough kitchens, from Paul Rankin's Michelin-starred Roscoff in Belfast to disciplined Swiss kitchens and manic Parisian bistros, and how those experiences shaped his classical, produce-led cooking today.The lads also dig into the realities of running a small restaurant from set menus to streamlining plates, hiring a pastry chef by accident, and finally making the numbers work after years of graft.There's also plenty of reminiscing, from burnt duck confit disasters to unforgettable food trips in Lisbon, motorbike adventures through France and Spain, and Frankie's classic dream final meal.In this week's Nespresso Dish of the Week, Gareth brings you a Summer BBQ classic with sticky pork ribs. Then it's over to your Culinary Conundrums, where the lads answer a listener looking to buy better meat, with tips on what to ask your butcher, when supermarket meat is absolutely worth buying, and why good ingredients will always make better food.Keep those questions coming to food@goloudnow.com.

Félix Nadar took the first aerial photograph in 1858, so the story goes. The evidence, Emily Doucet notes, is mixed. In Inventing Nadar: A History of Photographic Firsts (Duke UP, 2026), Doucet analyzes the historical and material production of the nineteenth-century Parisian photographer's famous and numerous photographic firsts. Focusing on these oft-labeled groundbreaking elements of his career, she deconstructs Nadar's legacy as a prime protagonist in the history of photography by interrogating the media techniques used to construct his invention narratives. Doucet highlights this highly mediated process as one that canonized novel applications of photography as discrete techniques with single authors and inventors. Looking to this process of mediation through the institutions and individuals that shaped Nadar's archives, Doucet unpacks assumptions of Nadar as a master of early photography and shows how the medium is enmeshed in larger histories of media, science, and technology. The result is both a new account of Nadar's place in photographic history and a critical study of how stories of innovation take shape. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Félix Nadar took the first aerial photograph in 1858, so the story goes. The evidence, Emily Doucet notes, is mixed. In Inventing Nadar: A History of Photographic Firsts (Duke UP, 2026), Doucet analyzes the historical and material production of the nineteenth-century Parisian photographer's famous and numerous photographic firsts. Focusing on these oft-labeled groundbreaking elements of his career, she deconstructs Nadar's legacy as a prime protagonist in the history of photography by interrogating the media techniques used to construct his invention narratives. Doucet highlights this highly mediated process as one that canonized novel applications of photography as discrete techniques with single authors and inventors. Looking to this process of mediation through the institutions and individuals that shaped Nadar's archives, Doucet unpacks assumptions of Nadar as a master of early photography and shows how the medium is enmeshed in larger histories of media, science, and technology. The result is both a new account of Nadar's place in photographic history and a critical study of how stories of innovation take shape. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/biography

Further reading: https://elephantartgallery.com/blogs/meet Desmond Morris with his favorite Congo painting: Peter/Pierre Brassau and some of his paintings: The so-called donkey painting, and I described it wrong in the episode: Pockets at work: Show transcript: Welcome to Strange Animals Podcast. I'm your host, Kate Shaw. Back in the early days of the podcast I did an episode about animal musicians, which for a long time was my favorite episode. Today let's visit a similar topic, animals who are visual artists. Back in the 1950s through the 60s, researchers studying how humans make art studied monkeys and apes who were taught how to use a brush and paints. The studies caught the public's fancy and it became something of a fad to own a piece of art created by an animal—whether it was a monkey or ape, an elephant, or some other animal. One of the earliest big name animal artists was a chimpanzee named Congo. Zoologist Desmond Morris, who was studying creativity in apes and humans, and who was also an artist himself, offered Congo a pencil and paper when he was two years old in 1956. Congo enjoyed drawing and especially liked to draw circles. When Morris eventually gave the chimp paints, Congo was even more enthusiastic. But while he was considered a novelty, he only had one art exhibition while he was alive, a 1957 event arranged by Morris. It wasn't until 2005 that the remaining paintings were exhibited, along with the art of some other apes, and some of them sold for thousands of dollars. A new exhibit appeared in December of 2019 in the Mayor Gallery in London. One interesting thing is that Morris worked with several apes to see how they drew and painted, but only Congo showed enthusiasm and skill for art. Congo died of tuberculosis in 1964 when he was only ten years old. Also in 1964, a French avant-garde artist named Pierre Brassau exhibited four of his paintings at an art show in Sweden. No one knew who Brassau was, but his paintings were critically acclaimed—except for one critic who wrote, “Only an ape could have done this.” Ahem, yes. That is correct. The artist turned out to be a West African chimpanzee named Peter who lived in a zoo in Sweden. The whole thing started with a Swedish journalist who apparently wasn't much of a fan of modern art. The journalist persuaded a zookeeper to give Peter a canvas, paints, and brush. At first Peter just ate the paint, but eventually he started making marks on the canvas. The journalist ultimately chose four of the paintings and submitted them to the exhibition under the name Pierre Brassau. One of the paintings sold for the equivalent of about $750 today. But animal artists making modern art isn't limited to the 1950s and 60s. In 1905 a painting by an unknown artist, J.R. Boronali, went on display in a Parisian salon. It didn't cause any kind of stir, though, because it was nothing special, until 1910 when word got out that the painting had been made by a donkey. According to the story, an art critic tied a paintbrush to the donkey's tail and fed the donkey carrots, which made it wag its tail, which dabbed paint on a canvas. I've seen the painting, though, and it seems clear that a human artist prepped the canvas by slapping a coat of background paint on it that resembles a red sea and blue sky. There are some dabs and blobs of paint over that in yellow and red, presumably from the donkey. In this case, of course, the donkey wasn't trying to paint a picture and didn't even know what was going on behind it, just that it was getting lots of carrots. An avant-garde Russian school of art named itself The Donkey's Tail in 1912 as a result, though, so that's pretty neat. More recently, a capuchin monkey named Pockets has become a big-name artist in the animal world. Pockets was donated to a Canadian animal sanctuary after his owner finally realized that capuchin monkeys are wild animals and don't actually make very good pets. One of the volunteers at the sanctuary gave Pockets the nickname Warhol because of his white hair, which reminded her of the artist Andy Warhol. That gave her the idea to give Pockets some paints and see what he would do with them. It turns out that Pockets really likes to paint. In 2011 the sanctuary held an exhibit of his paintings to help raise money, and since then his paintings have been exhibited in art shows around the world. He's collaborated with a human artist, who basically paints something and then gives the canvas to Pockets to add to it. His art recently appeared on the cover of an album released by a member of Depeche Mode too. Not all animal artists are apes or monkeys, though. Bini the Bunny stars in a lot of videos where he plays basketball, dances, plays the guitar, and does a lot of other things you would not expect a bunny to do. He also paints. Bini, of course, has been trained to make certain movements, including picking up a paintbrush in his mouth and moving it upward with the paint-covered bristles sometimes touching a canvas, but sometimes not. Bini isn't choosing what paint colors to use and doesn't even really look at the canvas while he's working. He's cute, but he's not making art spontaneously the way Pockets and his predecessors do. Elephants also make art, holding a paintbrush with the tip of the trunk. The most famous elephant artist was named Ruby, an Asian elephant who lived at the Phoenix Zoo in Arizona in the United States, although she was born in Thailand in 1973. When her keepers saw her using a stick to draw in the dirt, they gave her painting supplies to see what she would do with them. Ruby enjoyed painting, choosing her colors carefully, and some of her paintings sold for as much as $25,000. Ruby died from complications of a failed pregnancy in 1998, sadly. So many artists die young. Sometimes you'll see videos of elephants painting a picture of an elephant, but these aren't spontaneously created. The elephant has always been taught to make the same brush strokes, and sometimes the training is cruel. An authentic elephant painting looks abstract, with lines and dots that the elephant places in a shape it finds pleasing, not to resemble something specific. This is the same with ape and monkey artists too. If you listened to the episode about animal musicians, you will probably remember the Thai Elephant Orchestra. Well, the same conservation center that hosts the elephant orchestra also has some elephant artists. The Elephant Art Gallery sells paintings made by various of the elephants who live in the sanctuary. They're allowed to choose their own paints and decide if they want to paint at all that day. Elephants who don't show interest in learning to paint don't have to try, and instead get to do different activities. The main difference between human art and art made by non-human animals is that humans naturally create representational art without being taught. Little kids draw wobbly stick people with big smiles and no one has to show them how. Humans can make abstract art, of course, but a skilled abstract artist chooses colors, textures, and patterns carefully to invoke a feeling in the people who look at the finished painting. This is different from a little kid finger-painting who is just having fun making a mess, although of course you can make art with finger paints too. Animals never create representational art spontaneously, and we can't know if their choice of colors, textures, and patterns is intended to invoke a particular feeling because we can't ask them. (I mean, we can ask them but they wouldn't understand the question and we wouldn't get an answer.) But it does seem obvious that animals who enjoy painting and who make deliberate marks on paper or canvas are taking pleasure from the process of creation. And when you come right down to it, that's the most important thing about making art. Finally, you may remember the court case about the monkey selfie from 2014. Nature photographer David Slater was taking pictures in a nature reserve in Indonesia when he stepped away from his camera, which was set up on a tripod. A Celebes crested macaque monkey investigated the camera and ended up taking a number of photos, one of which was a selfie that became almost instantly famous online. Slater tried to claim copyright to get paid for the photograph as it became more and more popular. In August of 2014 the United States Copyright Office decided that the owner of camera equipment can't claim copyright for a photo taken by an animal. Neither can the owner of an animal who takes a photograph or otherwise produces artwork. Only a human can hold copyright, but if the human doesn't actually create the art, they don't get the copyright. Hey, this would be a great day to make a drawing or a painting! Thanks for your support, and thanks for listening!

Welcome to Mysteries to Die For and this Toe Tag.I am TG Wolff and am here with Jack, my piano player and producer. This is normally a podcast where we combine storytelling with original music to put you at the heart of mystery. Today is a bonus episode we call a Toe Tag. It is the first chapter from a fresh release in the mystery, crime, and thriller genre.Today's featured release is Relentless by Michael MaloofRelentless is thriller. Kate Preacher is an ex-CIA analyst turned law firm investigator. When terrorists attack a Parisian café, Kate's life instantly changes. An unwitting player in a high stakes game involving cyber criminals and geopolitical masterminds, she has to get her feet under her fast to survive in a world where it's eat … or be eaten.Bottom line: Relentless is for you if you like your action physical and your thrills embedded in computer codeRelentless is promoted by Partners In Crime Tours and is available from online book retailers.https://pictbooks.tours/gRW6sBygAbout Michael MaloofMichael Maloof is the author of the Kate Preacher Thriller Series—Relentless, Unstoppable, and Defiant—known for its global scope, emotional intensity, and hard-won authenticity. A lifelong adventurer, Michael has traveled to more than forty countries across six continents, experiences that deeply inform his writing. His real-world pursuits have ranged from gold dredging in Honduras and artifact hunting in Guatemala to acquiring uncut diamonds in Liberia and surviving an elephant charge in Kenya. He has also trained alongside Navy SEALs, Marine Raiders, Army Rangers, Green Berets, and the CIA—firsthand insights that lend his fiction uncommon realism and respect for the craft of service.Catch Up With Michael Maloof: www.MichaelMaloof.comInstagram – @MichaelGoWriteFacebook – @MichaelGoWrite

D is for Delon, Alain Delon. Author Edward Chisholm is back on the podcast, this time talking about his new book Murder in Paris '68. We recorded this one on location - sitting on the quai by the Seine, directly beneath the Quai des Orfèvres, the famous Paris police headquarters that has watched over the city's darkest crimes for centuries. Fitting, then, that we were there to talk about one of France's most explosive unsolved murders. In 1968, a body was discovered on the outskirts of Paris and identified as Stevan Marković, the former bodyguard and close associate of the enigmatic film star Alain Delon. What began as a simple murder case quickly spiralled into a full-blown political scandal, drawing in actresses, gangsters, and high-level politicians.  British author Edward Chisholm, the author of the bestselling memoir A Waiter in Paris, has written the definitive account of the affair. His new book takes us into the heart of an era and into the inner world of Alain Delon himself, a world of gangsters, violence, and underworld Parisian conspiracies, where everyone possessed their own cold elegance and charisma.  We talked about the book, the Marković Affair, and of course... Alain Delon. The music is from Pres Maxson.  This episode brought to you by The Earful Tower Tours. Come join us in the Marais, Montmartre, or the Latin Quarter. Our Walking Tours are exceptionally highly rated online and are the best way to experience this podcast in real life. The Earful Tower exists thanks to support from its members. For just $10 a month you can unlock almost endless extras including bonus podcast episodes, live video replays, special event invites, and our annually updated PDF guide to Paris.  Membership takes only a minute to set up on Patreon, or Substack. Thank you for keeping this channel independent.  For more from the Earful Tower, here are some handy links: Website  Weekly newsletter  Walking Tours

Chiara Benedetto came to live in Paris with an internship in a science field and has now built a life there. Growing up in a simple Italian town, Chiara always felt connected to French culture and language, so it felt a natural progression to head to a Francophone country like Canada, Belgium or France for her work. In this Loulabelle's chat, I was fascinated to hear about Chiara's work, as well as her Parisian life - from the practicalities of sharing in university accommodation, to her own apartment, to having a "melting-pot" group of friends coming to live in Paris from all around the globe.Chiara helps others now with the paperwork required when migrating to France. Her assistance is not based just on her own experience, but on the needs of each individual, as everyone's situation can be different. Chiara doesn't sugar coat the immigrant experience in Paris, but she describes how those who move and stay in France develop a "grit that no filter can capture".Tune into this chat and escape to France with us xx**Louise Prichard is the host of the Loulabelle's FrancoFiles podcast.**Other Loulabelle's links:FrancoFile Fix on YouTubeLoulabelle's FrancoFiles Spotify Playlist Loulabelle's FrancoFiles InstagramLoulabelle's FrancoFiles website

There's something magical about the Vestaboard: it's a physical, split-flap display connected to the internet that displays missives and useful information with a charm that we love. The Vestaboard in our kitchen greets our family with the family schedule for the day, riddles, updates from our favorite sports teams, and the best/worst dad jokes. Everyone who visits our house is amazed by it. Vestaboard is the vision of Dorrian Porter, and has its origin story in a Parisian train station. A few years ago, we had Dorrian Porter on the show to tell us about Vestaboard, and since then, we've become even bigger fans of the product. We keep spotting them in the wild, from coffee shops in Savannah to airport storefronts in Minneapolis. Dorrian is back to tell us about the Vestaboard Note, a smaller, more affordable, and more versatile version of the original that went from basic prototype to Red Dot Award winner in about a year — a story that starts, believe it or not, with tariffs. We talk about what it's like to build a hardware company through supply chain disruptions and trade wars, why Dorrian keeps betting on the consumer market when the easier path might be B2B, and how Vestaboard is finding its way into classrooms, baseball stadiums, and a bar in Northern California born out of a community recovering from wildfire. We also dig into the tension between nostalgia and innovation — Dorrian's honest about the fact that split-flap displays attract people who love vintage and transportation, but his ambition goes further than retro. He wants to build products that pull meaningful content out of our phones and into the physical spaces where we actually live together. This is a special sponsored episode of Design Better, and we're happy to share it because Vestaboard is a brand we truly love. Their mission to inspire and connect people resonates with us, and we think it will with you, too. *** There's currently a waitlist for the Vestaboard Note. But as a Design Better listener, you can head over to vestaboard.com/designbetter to skip the waitlist and receive a special offer. Claim your special offer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us a text! We love hearing from listeners. If you'd like a response, please include your email. In the previous episode of the Ordinary Extraordinary Cemetery podcast (#281), Dianne and Jennie explored Forest Hills Cemetery in Boston, Massachusetts and some of its most visited monuments including one often called, "The Boy in the Boat" which marks the grave of little Louis Mieusset. We shared the common story that Louis died as a result of being drowned, but while that story continues to be perpetuated, his death was the result of disease, a common occurrence for thousands of Victorian children; so how did his story become so changed? In this episode, Jennie and Dianne delve into the story of the Mieusset family, which begins with two brothers from France who brought Parisian fine dining to Boston. One became the city's most celebrated restaurateur, the other would fade into obscurity, lost to time after the death of his young son. Need an Ordinary Extraordinary Cemetery Podcast tee, hoodie or mug? Find all our taphophile-fun much here: https://oecemetery.etsy.comFamily Tales: A free printable, is now available! Gather 'round the table and dig into your roots! This interactive family history game is perfect for holidays, reunions, or just because. Ask, listen, and laugh your way through generations of stories and secrets. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1UT_R56qEwNTIxIBrTy8KFyVmGnFOe7g8/view?usp=sharingResources used to research this episode include various digitized records found on Ancestry.com and FamilySearch.com as well as various historical newspaper articles and advertisements found on newspapers.com.Support the show

Monocle’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco meets Chloé Bouscatel, co-founder of Sant Roch, Paris’s newest and largest sauna. Plus: Fernando chats champagne and magazines with the CEO of Publicisdrugstore, a Parisian institution on the Champs-Élysées.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Robert the Devil is a supernatural medieval legend that inspired a 19th-century French opera, which incorporates key elements from a seminal Gothic novel.  The opera and legend are substantially different but both interesting. We begin with Giacomo Meyerbeer’s 1831 opera, Robert le diable, which gained notoriety for a ballet sequence in Act III, which portrays an attempted seduction of the hero, Robert, Duke of Normandy, by the ghosts of corrupted nuns, freshly risen from their crypts. The scene is not found in the original legend, but as we learn, was borrowed from a particularly sensationalistic early Gothic novel,The Monk, written by Matthew Gregory Lewis in 1764.   We also learn that Meyerbeer's chief librettist, Eugène Scribe later went on to crib another storyline from Lewis’ The Monk for the 1854 opera by composer Charles Gounod, La nonne sanglante (“the bloody nun”). Rendering of cloister set for Paris Opera premiere. Along the way, we learn how Robert le diable helped save the financially imperiled Paris Opera after its royal subsidy had been withdrawn following the July Revolution of 1830.  Along with public curiosity about the scandalous ballet, ticket sales owed much to the 19th-century equivalent of special effects — flashy and innovative stagecraft (new gaslight design, trapdoors, floating will-o-the-wisps, etc.) and a spectacular set replicating a ruined gothic monastery. Hans Christian Andersen, George Sand and Frédéric Chopin lavishly praised the production. Honoré de Balzac and Alexander Dumas worked mentions of the opera into their novels. Edgar Degas painted not one but two renderings of the Ballet of the Nuns. Edgar Degas’ rendering of the “Ballet of the Nins” The opera also gave birth to a new style of ballet, one linked to Romanticism's interest in the supernatural: ballet blanc, “white ballet” named for the innovative long, flowing skirts that lent themselves to wafting movements suggestive of misty wisps moving in the darkness. The opera’s 1847  London premiere was attended by Queen Victoria and featured superstar soprano Jenny Lind as Robert’s sister.  Traffic came to a standstill as unruly spectators mobbed the streets hoping for  glimpse of either celebrity. The second half of our episode tells the original story of Robert the Devil.  It first appeared around 1250, sketched out in short form by the Dominican monk, Étienne de Bourbon, in a collection of exempla, or moral tales intended to be used by priests in their homilies.  A couple decades later, details were filled out in a longer, anonymous  poem, preserved in France's National Library. Then by the late 14th century, it was rendered as a miracle play in “Forty Miracles of Our Lady,” commissioned by a guild of Parisian goldsmiths. By 1500, the story had arrived in Britain. That year, Wynkyn de Worde, assistant to pioneering London printshop owner Thomas Caxton, issued a chapbook prose translation hewing close to the French 14th-century poem. I found the Wynkyn de Worde text reproduced in a handsome 1904 volume complete with line illustrations, decorative initials, and borders reminiscent of the Arts and Crafts books of William Morris.  As promised in the episode, here is the link to that book: Robert_the_Deuyll.pdf.  (Visit the show notes on the Bone and Sickle website if you can’t click link). As for the  story itself, it’s best you enjoy it without spoilers as told by Mrs. Karswell.  It’s full of demonic wrath, battles, court intrigue, miracles, pathos, and a very and prolonged peculiar penance.  All told in charming 16th-century language with all the little sound-design extras you’ve come to expect from Bone and Sickle.

Updated Re-Release: This episode originally aired a few years ago and has since become one of The Earful Tower's most beloved classics. We're bringing it back today because some things are simply too good - and too instructive - to stay buried in the archives. It started with a photo. A single, damning image shared on The Earful Tower's social media: an 18-month-old Comté, massacred at a Parisian dinner party by the hand of a newly arrived American. The picture went viral inside the Earful community almost instantly, and the culprit, Will Weaver, a Texan fresh off the plane, became the talk of the group. So we did what any responsible France-based podcast would do: we launched a full investigation. In this episode, you'll hear from genuinely mortified cheesemongers, some committed dramatic performances from Earful VIPs, and crucially the full account from Will Weaver himself, the man holding the knife that fateful evening. Yes, we find out exactly what he did, why he did it, and whether he has shown any remorse whatsoever. We also get into the real, legitimate, no-nonsense guide to how you are actually supposed to cut a Comté — because this is a safe space for learning, not just judgement.  A word of warning before you dive in: a lot of this episode is firmly tongue-in-cheek, so take the drama with a generous pinch of salt. The cheese-cutting advice, however, is completely genuine. If the episode sends you running to the nearest fromagerie, the spots mentioned in the show is worth a visit: Griffon Fromager in Paris's 7th arrondissement (23 bis Av. de la Motte-Picquet, 75007 Paris) and we also recorded at bar of the legendary Le Bristol Paris (112 Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré, 75008 Paris). Both are excellent.  The music is from Pres Maxson.  This episode is brought to you by The Earful Tower Tours. Whether you're exploring the Marais, scaling Montmartre, or wandering the Latin Quarter, our walking tours are among the highest-rated in Paris — and the best possible way to experience this podcast in the flesh. The Earful Tower stays independent thanks to its members. For just $10 a month, you'll unlock a growing vault of extras: bonus episodes, live video replays, special event invites, and an annually updated PDF guide to Paris that's worth its weight in Comté. You can get started in under a minute via Patreon or Substack — and if you're already a member, thank you. You're the reason this exists. More from The Earful Tower: Website · Weekly Newsletter · Walking Tours

If you've ever been passed over for something you really wanted, congratulations — you and Moon have something in common.In this episode of The Rizzuto Show, Moon discovers the shocking truth behind why he lost his shot at riding with the Blue Angels. After weeks of paperwork, physicals, anticipation, and what can only be described as aviation-level excitement, the dream gets grounded. The replacement? Not a celebrity. Not a war hero. Not even a local legend. The reveal sends the entire show spiraling into a hilarious investigation that somehow turns into a full-scale interrogation.Meanwhile, the gang debates who would have been an acceptable replacement. Jon Hamm? Sure. Steve Templeton? Absolutely. A famous dog? Fine. A tax mascot dancing on the side of the road? Honestly, still acceptable.Elsewhere in the chaos, the crew reacts to the bizarre vandalism targeting Steve's Hot Dogs in St. Louis. Why would someone repeatedly smash windows at one of the city's most beloved local spots? The theories get weirder, the outrage gets louder, and everyone agrees Steve deserves better.Lern takes the conversation in an unexpectedly heartfelt direction when she shares the story of a memorial bench dedicated to her late father in West Frankfort, Illinois. What starts as a conversation about hometown drama turns into one of the sweetest moments of the episode — before the show immediately ruins the sincerity by discussing wedding brawls, biker bars, and memorial statues people apparently grind on for fertility.Speaking of that...The crew somehow ends up deep in a discussion about a famous Paris cemetery statue that has become a tourist attraction for reasons no travel brochure would ever properly explain. This naturally leads to debates about Rizz's upcoming trip to France, whether the Eiffel Tower is overrated, and what kind of monument each member of the show would want after they're gone. Some answers are touching. Some answers should probably be reviewed by legal.The gang also tackles an internet debate that has parents everywhere arguing: are you raising a living-room kid or a bedroom kid? The conversation turns surprisingly relatable as everyone reflects on childhood habits, family dynamics, and why hiding in your room sometimes felt like the greatest life strategy ever invented.From Blue Angels drama and local weird news to family memories, Parisian oddities, and classic Rizz Show derailments, this episode is packed with exactly the kind of unpredictable nonsense that makes this a daily comedy show listeners love.Whether you're here for the laughs, the St. Louis stories, or the ongoing mission to find out how Moon keeps getting robbed of cool experiences, buckle up.Because no matter where the conversation starts, it never stays there.This daily comedy show delivers everything you'd expect: ridiculous debates, unexpected emotional moments, questionable travel planning, and enough side quests to make GPS systems quit.If you're looking for a daily comedy show that can go from aviation disappointment to cemetery fertility statues in under ten minutes, congratulations — you've found it.Follow The Rizzuto Show → https://linktr.ee/rizzshow for more from your favorite daily comedy show.Connect with The Rizzuto Show Comedy Podcast online → https://1057thepoint.com/RizzShow.Hear The Rizz Show daily on the radio at 105.7 The Point | Hubbard Radio in St. Louis, MO.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Paris Saint-Germain have done it again! It's back to back Champions League victories for Luis Enrique and his post-Mbappé project, so how long can they keep it up for?Lars Sivertsen joins Andy to dissect the game and explore the options PSG have going into the off-season. Can they resist the temptation of returning to the superstars? Will they reach further into the talent bank that is the city of Paris? And might we see these two finalists again next year?Ask us a question on X, Instagram and TikTok, and email us here: otc@footballramble.com.For ad-free shows, head over to our Patreon and subscribe: patreon.com/footballramble.***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** On The Continent is your definitive podcast for European football. Subscribe for new podcasts every single week and throughout the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A Night in Paris: Where Every Secret has a Heartbeat by Victor Sage https://www.amazon.com/Night-Paris-Where-Secret-Heartbeat/dp/1965555667 In the glow of a Parisian night, chance meetings are never accidental. Tony arrives in Paris carrying more than jet lag he carries a past carefully buried beneath discipline, silence, and control. Alice Rose moves through the city with effortless elegance, her beauty masking a mind trained to see patterns others miss. When their paths cross in a quiet hotel bar, the attraction is immediate, magnetic, and unsettling. What begins as an intimate connection between two strangers slowly reveals something darker beneath the romance. Secrets surface. Histories collide. And the city of lights becomes a maze of mirrors, where nothing is quite what it seems and every choice carries a cost. As desire deepens and trust fractures, Tony and Alice must decide whether they are players in a dangerous game… or pieces already placed on the board. A Night in Paris is a seductive blend of romance and suspense a story about power, vulnerability, and what it truly takes to begin again when the past refuses to stay buried.