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k&k episode 358 - the one where they rant about beavers and bitches... and stuff...

In episode 358, the final recording in the k&k boudoir, we continue talking about Craigslist, Kylie tells about a recent Disney adventure, Katia laments the invasion of beavers in Paris, we talk about eating horse and a recent horse meat controversy in Australia, Katia tells about an unfortunate encounter with a total bitch in the supermarket, then we talk about what we're going to miss about the k&k boudoir.

This episode was brought to you by the word "le castor" (beaver).

k&k episode 345 - the one where they talk about chores and things to do... and stuff...

In episode 345 we continue talking about language and regional differences, then we discuss what chores we did as children and the ways we got out of doing chores, Kylie gives us a paper translation update, we chat about some of the things we want to do around Paris and France this summer and for the first time in ages we do a WITWATAP update!

This episode was brought to you by the word "une tache" (a chore/job).

k&k episode 343 - the one where they talk about old wives tales and movies... and stuff...

Episode 343 starts off with a discussion of a French old wives tale, then we talk about the Apéro Géant scandal, chaos on trains this week, and then we get into a lengthy discussion about whether movies should be remade for different countries or adjusted according to the audience, and round out the episode with a popcorn drama and a confession from Katia.

This episode was brought to you by the word "un film" (a movie).

k&k episode 342 - the one where they talk about going green, art theft and cabarets... and stuff...

In episode 342 Kylie tells us how the translation of her paper is going, then we chat about the news, from the Champs Elysées going green, to biking in Paris and art thefts, and finally we talk about surprise birthdays, mammals, Billy the Exterminator and cabarets!

This episode was brought to you by the word "un mammifère" (a mammal).

k&k episode 341 - the one where they talk about love locks, strikes and words... and stuff...

In episode 341 we try to find a solution for Katia's voicemail dilemma, then chat about some things that have been in the news lately - the love lock drama on the Pont des Arts and students striking about a phantom holiday change! Kylie tells us how her paper translation is going, which leads to a lengthy discussion about translating certain words and the misuse and overuse of certain English words in French (and vice versa).

This episode was brought to you by the word "la traduction" (translation).

k&k episode 337 - the one where they talk about flags and patriotism... and stuff...

In episode 337 we get to talking about culture again, Kylie tells us what she is doing this summer, we give an update on the robbery that happened at Opéra a few weeks ago, Katia makes a mess of a story about something that happened with a fnac contest and the French flag, which leads us to speak at considerable length about our respective perceptions of our national flags, national anthems and national pride.

This episode was brought to you by the word "un drapeau" (a flag).

k&k episode 336 - the one where they discuss allergies, may day and movies... and stuff...

Things get heated in episode 336 as we debate the use of the words "allergies" and "hayfever", then we get to chatting about May Day, manifestations, national holidays, itunes and movies. Katia calls out Kyliemac for not having seen any French movies lately, then we get to talking about museums and attempts to get cultured.

This episode was brought to you by the word "une allérgie" (an allergy).

k&k episode 335 - the one where they discuss post party parties and dilemmas... and stuff...

In episode 335 we get to chatting about birthday months and the consequences of volcanic ash clouds, post party parties including listeners making the most of being stuck in Paris and Janilani's fantabulous gumbo party. Katia tells a story where she was too quick to judge, Kylie presents us with a grocery store dilemma and Katia asks what she should have done in an office drama.

k&k episode 332 - the one where they rant about customer service and allergies... and stuff...

We're rather excited in episode 332 as we discuss the upcoming celebration for episode 333! We chat about the info sheet and the various prizes up for grabs as part of the 333 celebration, and about our brand new mike flags (thanks to Canadian Peter!), then we go on a customer service rant and get sidetracked by a discussion about American English. We chat about Kylie's allergies, then it's updates all around with surgery and university news, followed by tales of robberies, encounters with tech guys and Kylie tells us what the Gruesome Twosome think of the podcast.

This episode was brought to you by the word "un vol de banque" (a bank robbery).

It's your last chance to participate in the k&k Scavenger Hunt!!! the winners will be announced on episode 333!

k&k episode 331 - the one where they talk about cowboys, spider surgeries and mailboxes... and stuff...

In maxi-episode 331 we get to chatting about sidecar consequences, cowboys and cocktails, the upcoming Friday Night Drinks, our recent sound-check at The Highlander and our new Facebook fan page. Katia tells her spider surgery story, we discuss a Sporadic Question From Alexisland about Mailboxes, then we get to talking about the Fromgirls. (Note - there's just one episode going up this week!)

This episode was brought to you by the word "une boîte à lettres" (a mailbox).

Wherever you are in the world, participate in the k&k Scavenger Hunt!!! the winners will be announced on episode 333!

k&k episode 329 - the one where they talk about technical difficulties and macarons... and stuff...

With the lovely Steve in the k&k boudoir for episode 329, we get to chatting about Katia's upcoming surgery, phone calls vs text messages vs emails and heinous technical difficulties. We officially ask Steve to become the k&k correspondent for Eurovision, then we discuss the hot McMacaron vs La Durée debate and decide that the only thing to do is test them out ourselves!

This episode was brought to you by the word "un macaron" (a macaroon).

Wherever you are in the world, participate in the k&k Scavenger Hunt!!! the winners will be announced on episode 333!

k&k episode 325 - the one where they talk about stars, scandals and salons... and stuff...

Everyone's favourite Frog is in the k&k boudoir for episode 325, as we talk about who Frog looks like, Marion Cotillard, tittaes, musicals, recognising stars, the Oscars, photoshopping, scandals and the way they're perceived in different countries, food and wine salons and how to drink port.

This episode was brought to you by the word "le sein" (breast).

k&k episode 314 - the one where the learn the truth about French history, according to Stephen Clarke... and stuff...

We've still got Stephen Clarke in the studio for episode 314, and he continues to regale us with tales from his upcoming book, 1000 Years of Annoying the French - including dubious battle strategies, the taking of Calais, the truth behind Napoleon's height and Joan of Arc's demise, how Louisiana got sold and the secrets behind Sarkozy's recent visit to England. We then discuss why the French are so proud of their language, the evolution of written French in letters, emails and text messages and the immortels behind deciding what's French and what's not.

This episode was brought to you by the word "une bataille" (a battle).

k&k episode 301 - the one where they rant about raclette and rogue icebergs... and stuff...

In episode 301 we get to talking about how much fun we had in the previous episode, the power of twitter, postcards, the joy of raclette and riesling, the excitement of episode 333, strikes and train dramas, snow and carbon footprints.

This episode was brought to you by the word "un train" (a train).

k&k episode 297 - the one where they talk about museums, spinning plates and sugar highs... and stuff...

We're terribly excited episode 297, as we welcome Steve to the k&k boudoir. We reminisce about episode 200, spend quite some time opening a present from a lovely listener, get on a massive sugar high and discuss the massive museum strike that has hit France. We get into a hugely dramatic argument, then we discuss plate spinning, mixing food and fussyness.

This episode was brought to you by the word "le sucre" (sugar).

k&k episode 282 - the one where they talk about toe-niversaries and bejeweled championships... and stuff...

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

This episode was brought to you by the word "un porto" (Port).

k&k episode 254 - the one where they talk about naked guys and feet on seats... and stuff...

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

This episode was brought to you by the word "la bière" (beer).

k&k episode 253 - the one where they talk about the world challenging Kylie to Bejewelled... and stuff...

We're exhuberant in episode 253, as we discuss the presence of parental figures in the chat, July birthdays and American birthday celebrations, the Bejewelled war, water balloons, school holidays and scheduling in our respective countries, broken bones and dramatic head injuries, the Abbey Bookshop's 20th Anniversary celebration (with scribes, medieval dancers and wine), the "heatwave" in Paris and why this city is so ill-equipped for hot weather (including reminiscing about swimming as kids, power outages and fire safety).

This episode was brought to you by the word "la canicule" (a scorching heatwave).

And don't forget about the 3rd Annual K&K Bastille Day picnic!!!

k&k episode 251 - the one where they talk about michael jackson and mp3s... and stuff...

With the dynamic Kathryn in the NCTS for episode 251, we chat about Spotted By Locals, birthday months, purple and Gay Pride, Michael Jackson, mp3 downloads (with some yelling from Katia), the hadopi law and illegal downloading (with some yelling from Kylie).

This episode was brought to you by the word "télécharger" (download).

k&k episode 250 - the one where they talk about making blunders... and stuff...

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

This episode was brought to you by the word "un cafard" (a cockroach).

k&k episode 246 - the one where they talk about wasp attacks and whether spiders jump... and stuff...

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

This episode was brought to you by the word "la confiture" (jam).

k&k episode 238 UNPLUGGED - the one where they talk like pirates... or about pirates... and stuff...

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

This episode was brought to you by the word "piratage" (piracy).

k&k episode 223 - the one where they talk about frames and ridiculously large brioche... and stuff...

In episode 223 we get to talking about frame hunting, monkey heads, weekends of fun, the drink of the year, our recent adventures at a french food fair (with plenty of cognac and other delicious things), daffodils, the weather and general strikes.

This episode was brought to you by the phrase "les giboulées de mars" (March showers).

k&k episode 219 - the one where they try to name the kid... and stuff...

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

This episode was brought to you by the word "choisir" (to choose).

k&k episode 218 - the one where they talk about Paris getting bigger... and stuff...

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

This episode was brought to you by the word "la banlieue" (the suburbs).

k&k episode 211 - the one where they rant about courants d'air... and stuff...

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

This episode was brought to you by the word "médecin du travail" (work doctor / occupational doctor).

The Management interrupts your daydreaming with a message from our hosts...

Due to a series of unfortunate events (too much stuff going on over Christmas and New Years, and Katia falling sick with what can only be described as The Plague), we haven't been able to cast as usual. If we all cross our collective fingers and toes, we should be returning to our scheduled programming in the very near future!

In the mean time, why don't you step back in time and listen to a couple of our favourite shows from way back when... Kylie recommends episode 38 (because she's obsessed with the string mafia) and episode 108 (because we can all use a refresher on manners). Katia recommends episode 5 (because it's still funny to laugh at the way we speak), episode 6 (it's where you'll learn the origins of our spider obsessions and be totally grossed out in the process) and the very first episode that Frog appeared in (because we're sure you all miss hearing his voice too!). Go on, have a listen. It'll make you laugh!

Please note that the older episodes don't have the player embedded in the pages, so you have to click on the words "episode 5" etc. in the text of the show description to listen to the show.

And seriously, have you got your fingers and toes crossed? We'll be talking to you soon!

k&k episode 205 - the one where they try to decide between macarons and chocolates... and stuff...

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

This episode was brought to you by the word "une pièce de théâtre" (a play).

k&k episode 184 - the one where they learn more about being naughty in Paris... and stuff...

You might want to leave your virtues at home (and not just at the door) in episode 184, because Heather Stimmler-Hall of Naughty Paris is still with us! We find out about classy places to buy sex toys in Paris (as opposed to the dodgy ones), the hottest swinger clubs and romantically sexy restaurants in town. Heather tells us some of the behind the scenes stories, including encounters at fetish and s&m clubs, then we get into a discussion about the merits of pole dancing classes.

This episode was brought to you by the word "un fétiche" (a fetish).

Buy Naughty Paris on Amazon. Go on, treat yourself!

And don't forget to put December 6 in your calendar, for episode 200, live in Paris!

k&k episode 183 - the one where they learn about being naughty in Paris... and stuff...

Check your virtues at the door - in episode 183, we're very pleased to welcome Heather Stimmler-Hall, the writer of Naughty Paris, A Lady's Guide to the Sexy City, into the Coffee Table Studio! We get into all sorts of interesting topics, including (but not limited to) the history of Paris as a sexy city, what makes French women so darn attractive, how easy it is to let your hair down when you're away from home, anglophone drinking tendencies as opposed to French drinking behaviour, and finally, Heather tells us about her inspiration for the book and some of the "behind the scene" stories.

This episode was brought to you by the word "coquin(e)" (naughty, saucy, mischievous).

You can buy your copy of Naughty Paris, A Lady's Guide to the Sexy City on Amazon!

And don't forget to put December 6 in your calendar, for episode 200, live in Paris!

k&k episode 131 - the one where they talk about marie antoinette marie antoinette... and stuff...

Episode 131 starts off with Kyliemac telling us all about her visit to the Grand Palais to see the Marie Antoinette exhibit. We talk a bit about other museums and peeps (again), then recount our meeting with listener Kathryn and her superfantastically special peep egg before we all went to the Book Sale held by SOS Helpline. We round up the episode with a chat about the best baguette in Paris, do a WITWATAP update, then Katia tells everyone how excited she is about going to Venice later in the week!

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This episode was brought to you by the word "un œuf" (an egg).

k&k episode 130 - the one where they drink champagne on the Seine... and stuff...

In episode 130, we tell you all about a bunch of exciting things : our adventures on Ô Chatêau's new Champage Cruise on the Seine (including almost getting lost on the way, pretending we were VIPs and drinking way too much champagne in a short period of time), getting hailed on under the Eiffel Tower, eating Korean, then we top it all off with a gossip session about what Carla wore when she met the Queen.

This episode was brought to you by the word "la grêle" (hail).

k&k episode 125 - the one where they compare facts... and stuff...

Frog with a Blog is still with us for episode 125, where we discuss all sort of interesting topics, such as dreams, m&m research and , following a listener voicemail, the number of continents in the world. We also wonder where in the world are Tracey and Pierre, Kyliemac tells us about her recent trip to England, Katia reveals where she and the Muffin Man have decided to go for their wedding anniversary, and we talk about the latest shenanigans of Carla Bruni in GQ then discuss where Katia's parents should go when they come to France later this year.

This episode was brought to you by the word "un rêve" (a dream).

k&k episode 121 - the one where they talk about unicorns... and stuff...

Episode 121 starts off with an argument about the definition of the words "métro", "plait" and "braid", followed by a chat about Kyliemac's recent visit to the Musée du Moyen Age with listener Leah, then we talk about the free museum trial, revolutionary relics, books (ladies and unicorns and trysts in France), Juno, Tracey & Pierre's world tour and The Year Of The Mojito. We top it all off with yet another gossip session about Sarkozy's shenanigans and inappropriate outbursts.

This episode was brought to you by the phrase "une natte" (a braid).

k&k episode 119 - the one where they rock the horror... and stuff...

We spend most of episode 119 recounting our adventures at the Rocky Horror Picture Show in Paris - there was everything from shocked frogs to rice in more sensitive places - but we also talk about a very dramatic fire at one of Paris' most famous shops, and the scandals surrounding Mr. Men!

This episode was brought to you by the word "horreur" (horror).

k&k episode 118 - the one where they reminisce about boy bands... and stuff...

With Kim still in the Coffee Table Studio, we talk about all sorts of interesting things on episode 118: boy bands, comebacks, crêpes (again), chandeleur (candlemas) vs. mardi gras, pancakes, bacon, french toast and other breakfast food, childhood snacks, toilet encounters, explicit ratings on itunes, and the next Nouvelle Star and Star Academy.

This episode was brought to you by the word "créver" (to die/to cark it).

Don't forget to share your favourite (and grossest) childhood snack with us on the forum!

k&k episode 117 - the one where they discuss the details of their peep party... and stuff...

It's always a pleasure to have Kim to the Coffee Table Studio, and episode 117 is no exception. We discuss feather boas, orange sunglasses, bus drivers, Sarkozy's recent nuptials, university experiences in France and the aftershocks of the school blockades late last year, taxi strikes and peeps.

This episode was brought to you by the word "une morue" (a salty cod).

k&k episode 116 - the one where kyliemac proves why she is the resident peepologist... and stuff...

Episode 116 starts off with a yet another debate about numbers, then we talk about cricket, schoolhouse rock, candy (peeps and sugary beans), visitors, time differences, accents, and working holiday visas. We finish off with a rant about a recent photo spread with Cecilia vs. Carla and evolutions in French media.

This episode was brought to you by the word "un blaireau" (a badger).

k&k episode 115 - the one where they reveal what's been up their sleevesies... and stuff...

Episode 115 is a bit exciting for us (as we exclaim 60 million times during the episode, wanna count?), because we're revealing what's been up our sleevesies for the last few months. New site! New look! New podcasts for your listening pleasure! Then after we rant about all these things for a while, we get into the usual stuff : a discussion of sales in France, shopping and pronounciations of certain words, then we revisit the topic of crêpes for a bit. (ps. it's a pity we found out about Sarkozy's wedding AFTER we casted this weeks episodes, but never fear, lovely peeps, we'll be plunging ourselves into the gossip next week!)

This episode was brought to you by the word "une manche" (sleeve).

Don't forget that next weekend is our Rocky Horror Picture Show outing, so if you want to come along, send us an email!

k&k episode 112 - the one where they talk about neighbourly manners... and stuff...

The lovable Vivi is with us again in episode 112, yet another episode that is well and truly fuelled by m&ms. We talk about things like typical Parisian apartment buildings, maid rooms, neighbourly behaviour (and not so neighbourly behaviour), creaking doors, toilet talk, Sarkozy and the wedding rumours, Hell, the new smoking laws and the SOS Helpline book sale.

This episode was brought to you by the phrase "fermez la porte" (close the door).

k&k episode 110 - the one where they celebrate the non-smoking laws... and stuff...

In episode 110 we wax poetic about the fabulous new non-smoking laws, revisit the topic of Sarkozy, his girlfriend and his son, then chat about ads on tv and television tax, visiting the doctor and the phenomenon of over-medication in france, the juice bar and a perplexing situation involving vous, tu and kisses, and an outing at the movies.

This episode was brought to you by the word "respirer" (breathe).

k&k episode 109 - the one where they gossip about Sarkozy... and stuff...

It's business as usual in episode 109, as we catch up on some feedback from listeners (and discuss Kyliemac's knoweldge of the kitchen), and we talk about our respective Christmases (including Walmart, Target and foie gras). Then we rant a bit about New Years traditions in France, the galette des rois and gossip for a bit about Sarkozy and his new girlfriend.

This episode was brought to you by the word "la cuisine" (the kitchen).

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