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k&k episode 489 - the one where they wonder if it's ok to stray in France... and stuff...

In episode 489 we chat with Frog about whether the French are natural seducers (and we give lots of examples), and we debate whether or not it's socially acceptable to have affairs in France.

k&k episode 488 - the one where they wonder if ketchup should be banned... and stuff...

In episode 488 we chat with Steve about the recent ban on ketchup in French schools. We debate the relationship France has to fast food and whether things have changed in recent years.

k&k episode 440 - the one where they discuss PDA in Paris... and stuff...

In episode 440 we bring you a conversation we recorded a few months ago with Naughty Heather and Victoria the Pleasure Coach! We tackle the subject of s(ch)wag, shoes, Public Displays of Affection (or Arousal) in Paris, Sex Aptitude Tests, awkward moments in public, the importance of kissing and communicating what we want, affairs, being creative in a relationship, comfort zones and exploring yourself in a new city.

k&k episode 420 - the one where they talk about passports and adventurousness... and stuff...

As we sip White Ladies in episode 420, we talk about the relaunch of k&k learn french, then we do an update on the passport discussion we had a few weeks ago, and get to chatting about which nationality could be considered the most adventurous according to a recent survey.

k&k episode 409 - the one where they decide the game matters here... and stuff...

In episode 409 we continue our discussion with Heather, of Naughty Paris and Secrets of Paris, and Victoria the Pleasure Coach, as we get to chatting about getting in touch with our intimate side and being somatically aware of ourselves, and the possible differences between anglophone and francophone perceptions of romance, seduction and, of course, the final result. We discuss the influence of pop culture in the way we see our sexuality, and Victoria shares some fascinating case studies with us from her work. We talk about why Paris is an ideal city for foreigners to explore the many different facets of themselves and why the French don't appear to be so keen on such a service, which leads to an interesting debate about how people are taught about sexual pleasure and cultural views on therapy.

k&k episode 408 - the one where they talk about Paris, the sexy city, and the culture of pleasure... and stuff...

We're thrilled to have Heather, of Naughty Paris and Secrets of Paris, as well as Victoria the Pleasure Coach join us for episode 408! After a chat about what each of these ladies do in life, we talk about whether Paris merits it's title as a romantic and sexy city, which leads us to a lengthy discussion of perceptions surrounding nakedness, sexyness and the culture of pleasure, and what influences the different ways we perceive these things according to our cultural background.

k&k episode 399 - the one where they talk about where they come from and nerdism... and stuff...

We're delighted to present something we recorded a few months ago with our dear friend PH for episode 399! We chat about what it means to be a "true parisian", our respective nationalities and origins, how we each define where we're from, nerdism and tv shows, how we watch tv.

k&k episode 368 - the one where they talk about the ins and outs of intercultural relationships... and stuff...

The k&k summer series continues with the adorable SarahTexasSarah in episode 368! In this episode we get into the nitty gritty of intercultural relationships, what it's like to date someone outside of your culture and the differences in the way you interact. We tackle the always entertaining topic of dating in France, we consider the definition of dating, and we swap tales of cultural confusion and hilarity!

k&k episode 367 - the one where they talk about culture shock, reverse culture shock and everything in between... and stuff...

We continue our summer series with a really interesting and touching episode we recorded a month ago with Tracey & Pierrick for episode 367! We chat with them about their adventure in moving to Australia - what it's been like for Pierrick to live in another country, and the different culture shock experiences he's had, and what it's been like for Tracey to return to her home country after spending a few years living in France.

k&k episode 363 - the one where they talk about clichés and French comedy... and stuff...

In episode 363 we're pleased to present a special episode we recorded with Stephen Clarke a few months ago! We get to chatting about many and various things - what makes a cliché a cliché, the differences between the French and English styles of humour, whether the French are rude or not, whether the customer is always right, how to get what you want in France, drinking habits, French cinema and French comedy.

k&k episode 333.5 - the one where they continue to rock the Highlander in Paris... and stuff...

We're SO delighted to present the second show we recorded at The Highlander in Paris : episode 333.5! Frog, Kathryn & Steve start us off with a song (it's awesome de chez awesome), then we get cheeky with stereotypes again, discussing whether real Frenchmen can follow rules, customer service, Paris as the swingers capital of the world, corks vs screwtops, the Parisian survivalist mentality, queues, macarons, French inventions and the Academy Française, then we finish off the episode with "it wouldn't be France if..."!

k&k episode 333 - the one where they rock the Highlander in Paris... and stuff...

We're thrilled to present the highly anticipated episode 333 - recorded in front of a LIVE audience at the Highlander Pub in Paris! Kathryn, Steve and Frog live up to their reputation as The Panel as we cheekily discuss many interesting topics such as PDA in Paris, Suze, french waiters, stinky cheese, public grooming, strikes, Starbucks, tourist attire and the Champs-Elysées. And finally, we round off the episode by announcing the winners to the k&k Scavenger Hunt and the Philexis Contest!!!!

k&k episode 327 - the one where they talk about urban art, weddings and white dinners... and stuff...

It's been a long time, but we're delighted to have the lovely Michelle and Axel with us in the k&k boudoir for episode 327! They tell us some of the latest news from Gadabout World, and we chat about where to find street art in Paris and weddings in France, and the very exclusive White Dinner they attended last year!

k&k episode 320 - the one where they talk about ice cream and pastries with David Lebovitz... and stuff...

We've still got David Lebovitz (author of many books including the Sweet Life in Paris, The Perfect Scoop, and the soon to be released Ready for Dessert) in the studio with us for episode 320, where we talk about whether the French eat ice cream in the winter, what makes expats so nostalgic about goodies from home, cultural differences in the perception of food and it's value, how French food culture has changed in recent years, why fast food has become so popular here, why coffee tastes SO unbelievably crap in France, then he tells us about his newest book, Ready for Dessert.

k&k episode 319 - the one where they discuss food and the art of bribery with David Lebovitz... and stuff...

We're rather excited to have David Lebovitz (author of many books including the Sweet Life in Paris, The Perfect Scoop, and the upcoming Ready for Dessert) in the k&k boudoir for episode 319. Whilst we eat cupcakes (thank goodness for the Wet Ones), we talk about a wide variety of things, including jelly wrestling (or aspic fighting), getting stuff done in France with food-related bribery, the "francophile phenomenon" and why so many people are enamoured with France, administration woes, how to drink Suze, Korean pancakes, and what effect chefs like Julia Child had on the perception of French food and whether the French can handle "change".

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.

k&k episode 313 - the one where they meet Paul West... and Stephen Clarke... and stuff...

We're thrilled to welcome Stephen Clarke (author of A Year in the Merde, Talk to the Snail and many more books) in the k&k boudoir for episode 313. We chat about how he found himself in France, why he moved here, which deviates into a discussion of French efficiency and socialising with colleagues. We find out how long he's been in France and why he's stayed, then we talk about A Year in the Merde and other Paul West books and whether or not there is any truth in them, then Stephen tells us all about his next book, 1000 Years of Annoying the French, to be released in March (but available for preorder now!).

k&k episode 240 - the one where they wonder what there is to DO in Paris... and stuff...

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

k&k episode 239 - the one where they reveal childhood secrets that might have been better left unrevealed... and stuff...

In episode 239 we talk about k&k unplugged, we do a round-up of our last mini-break (including bbqs, pools, anti-tourism and spontaneously silly party games which result in some interesting childhood revelations), then we discuss the mythical "French 35 hour work week".

k&k episode 234 - the one where kylie lets katia swear... and stuff...

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

k&k episode 201 - the one where they go live for the first time, in Paris (part 2)... and stuff...

The shenanigans continue in the live episode 201, with a feisty intern showdown, more intriguing debates, including discussions about Carla Bruni, chivalry and the smoking ban, lots of ambiance supplied by an amazing crowd, then Kathryn, Steve and Frog finish off the show with a song.

k&k episode 200 - the one where they go live for the first time, in Paris... and stuff...

Pour yourself a drink and get comfortable! Filled with laughter, very special guests, hilarious debates, a few nerves and so much shouting and applause from the audience that you could have heard it right across Paris - it is with immense pleasure that we bring you episode 200, live from Paris!

k&k episode 186 - the one where they talk about french men, french women and secret tours of Paris... and stuff...

We've got Heather back in the CTS for episode 186, where we talk about why French men are often viewed as romantic, why they consider it their duty to chat up every woman they encounter, whether you can leave the house without makeup on in Paris and some of the differences between foreign and French women. Heather also tells us some stories about giving custom tours in Paris, including how to answer odd questions, one of the strangest personalised tour requests she's ever had and what it's like to go to restaurants with rowdy groups.

k&k episode 135 - the one where they wonder whether you can believe everything you see on tv... and stuff...

In episode 135, we show how it is actually possible to make yourself sound really unknowledgeable when you try to scoot around speaking about anything vaguely political, as we discuss the drama surrounding the Olympic torch relay and the way French people like to speculate on the state of affairs in the US based only on what they see on tv. Then we get into a number of very interesting topics : the joy of MTV, Kyliemac's spring break, random encounters with strangers, meet-ups with listeners, Shakespeare & Co., Katia's theatre adventures, WITWATAP, being friends of the friends of the stars and at the end of it all? You all find out who Katia could be neighbours with.

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!

k&k episode 102 - the one where they taste the candy... or are they lollies? or sweets? ... and stuff...

We have one last Porgy episode for you all in episode 102.

k&k episode 101 - the one after 100... and stuff

The party continues in episode 101!

k&k episode 100 - the one where they pretend to let everyone else do the talking... and stuff...

Dear listeners, hold onto your headphones, because we have officially reached episode 100!!!

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