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k&k episode 469 - the one where they talk about working out where to go on holiday... and stuff...

We continue our chat with Ryan in episode 469, as we discuss the trauma of blocked adult content, then Ryan tells us how he chose his recent travel destinations, Macedonia and Kosovo, how he met the Macedonian basketball team, what the accommodation was like, and his dreams of opening a dive shop on Lake Ohrid, then we talk about how hard it would be to work in the air service industry.

k&k episode 468 - the one where they discuss holidays vs travelling... and stuff...

In episode 468 we're delighted to welcome Ryan back to the studio, and after a discussion about poms and broccoli and the name of the cocktail we made last week, we chat about Ryan's recent adventures, including doing a mountain marathon in England, drinking in bars in Kosovo and lying on Macedonian beaches.

k&k episode 463 - the one where they discuss the pays basque, pottoks and pintxos... and stuff...

In episode 463 we talk about our trip to the pays Basque using a homemade guide book, then we discuss the pottok (or pottokaks), language, accents, regional pride, a trip to San Sebastièn, tapas eating (also known as pintxos) and eurogaming.

k&k episode 462 - the one where they talk about tgvs and guide books... and stuff

We're full of summer holiday happiness in episode 462 and get to talking about some of the adventures we had during the holidays - visiting Frog's parents, taking the tgv and the usefulness of guidebooks.

k&k episode 457 - the one where they dive back into the cocktail glass... and stuff...

In episode 457 we are pleased to present an episode we recorded a few months ago with Forest of 52 Martinis! We talk about the cocktails that have been invented in Paris, why Paris appears to be a little behind the rest of the world in terms of cocktail drinking, cultural perceptions of cocktails, whether tourists are interested in serious cocktail bars, what the German and Japanese cocktail scenes are like, whether cocktails go well with food and nice (and not-so-nice) bartenders!

k&k episode 456 - the one where they talk about what to do with the parental figures... and stuff...

In episode 456 we discuss visiting haunted houses, parental visits, what to do with people who have visited Paris multiple times, Paris Plage and boats!

This episode was brought to you by the word "un chocolat chaud" (hot chocolate).

k&k episode 454 - the one where they drink margaritas on Bastille Day and pose a language challenge... and stuff...

In episode 454 we recount what happened at the 5th Annual k&k Bastille Day picnic (including margaritas, out of town visitors, helicopters and men falling from the sky), then we discuss meeting up with a listener from Belgium, how to be disciplined enough to practice different languages with the same people, and we throw down a language challenge for the summer holidays.

k&k episode 449 - the one where they get girly, talking about hats and sales... and stuff...

In episode 449 Katia recounts the happy ending to the Hatastrophy, we talk about the "sales" in France, the laws behind them and the appeal (or lack thereof) of the giant Parisian department stores.

This episode was brought to you by the word "un grand magasin" (department store).

k&k episode 444 - the one where they find out about fountains... and fish... and stuff...

In episode 444 we continue talking to Axel (of Paris Urban Adventures and the new non-profit fundraising project Adventures 4 Action) about our adventures at Versailles - there is lots more fountain talk and fish stories, discussion about mythology behind the fountains, ancient restoration techniques, special exhibitions and public reactions to modern art shows, exhibition trends, and chronological questions!

k&k episode 443 - the one where they gallivant around Versailles... and stuff...

It's been a while, so we're excited to welcome Axel to the studio for episode 443! We start off by chatting about what he and his lovely wife Michelle have been up to lately with Paris Urban Adventures and their new non-profit fundraising project, Adventurers 4 Action! We then talk about a particularly exciting excursion we did that day at Versailles with Axel, who is currently working there - we jumped queues, learned exciting insider secrets, watched some serious fountain action and learned how fountains work!

k&k episode 441 - the one where they discover the delights of French pastries... and stuff...

In episode 441 we're delighted to welcome the lovely Camille into the studio, who tells us all about the path that took her from Oregon to the Cordon Bleu, to cooking with Mexicans in Pasadena and plating desserts in a five star restaurant in Dallas, right through to finding a job in a traditional French pastry shop in Paris. We talk about the differences between a bakery and a pastry shop, and as we discuss the typical things one might find in a pastry shop we do a little taste test too!

k&k episode 435 - the one where they discuss naughty peeps & bringing up bilingual children... and stuff...

We're excited to welcome Kim back to the k&k fold for episode 435, and we talk about receiving goodies from listeners and having adventures at an outdoors Food & Wine Fair. With Kim's perspective as a new mum, we then have a lengthy chat about what it's like to raise a bilingual child in France - the techniques they're using and why.

k&k episode 429 - the one where they discuss riding donkeys through the Grand Canyon, dancing naked at Stonehenge and adventures... and stuff...

In episode 429 we continue to chat about the results of the first part of our Adventurousness Survey - how many people would ride a bike from France to China, go flying in a hot air balloon, travel to Egypt by themselves and more! We then tackle the results of the second part - how adventurous is it to go on an African Safari, ride the length of the Grand Canyon on a donkey, travel the Trans Siberian Railway, sing karaoke in a Japanese bar and more! We had so much fun talking about this survey - hopefully y'all had fun doing it!

k&k episode 428 - the one where they discuss bungee jumping, nude beaches and adventures... and stuff...

In episode 428 we chat about the recent Adventurousness Survey we decided to do, and after a length explanation of why we decided to do such a thing, we chat about the results of the survey - how many people would really go bungee jumping, spend two weeks hiking in the Amazon forest, eat a live bug, go scuba diving in the Great Barrier Reef or spend a year sailing around the world and more! It's all HIGHLY scientific, of course.

k&k episode 427 - the one where they talk about THE places to drink cocktails in Paris... and stuff...

In episode 427 we continue chatting with Forest of 52 Martinis, where we talk about what makes her an expert on drinking cocktails in Paris and sip another version of the classic martini, stirred up by Forest herself! She lists some of her favourite books on cocktails, then tells us how she goes about finding the places she reviews on her blog, what sort of criteria she applies when writing her reviews and what her favourites are at the moment. She reveals how often she really goes out, tells us the secret of refining your palate for cocktail drinking, then we chat about the differences between standard bar cocktails and crafted cocktails.

k&k episode 426 - the one where they learn how to mix a real martini... and stuff...

We're rather excited to welcome Forest of 52 Martinis to the studio for episode 426! After we sip and compare shaken vs stirred martinis carefully made by the Martini Diva herself, and discuss the merits of different cocktail ingredients, she tells about her website, where she reviews bars in Paris! We talk about how she made her way to France, what inspired her to begin writing about cocktail adventures, and why she chose the Martini as her signature drink, then she tells us about some of the meetups she organises in Paris! Of course, all this is RIGHT up our alley.

k&k episode 406 - the one where they talk about christmas karaoke and vampire museums... and stuff...

We're rather excited to be recording our first show for 2011 in episode 406, and after chatting about galette, Kylie tells us all about what she did over the holiday season, including taking care of Symphony, celebrating Christmas with Frog's parents, hanging out with listener Variri, the musée de l'art forain and the musée des vampires!

k&k episode 402 - the one where they learn about giving wine personality... and stuff...

In episode 402 we're delighted to present a special episode we recorded with Olivier Magny in November, and we reminisce about a champagne cruise we did with O Château a couple of years ago. We ask him what makes him qualified to teach people about wine, we talk about where his love of wine comes from, and what makes the O Château wine tastings different from the rest. He tells us how they teach people about wine, and the tricks behind identifying and appreciating different wines and some of the special events they organise. We chat about the new digs for O Château, & he tells us about the concept behind his new wine bar, what he really thinks about Beaujolais Nouveau and reveals some of his favourite wines today.

k&k episode 401 UNPLUGGED - the one where they discover a hidden kitchen... and stuff...

In episode 401 we bring you along with us to a fabulous dinner at Hidden Kitchen, a private supper club in Paris. You'll hear all about our wining and dining experience with some fascinating people, eating fabulous food, drinking delicious wine, and sharing hilarious stories.

k&k episode 387 - the one where they talk about more stuff Parisians like... and stuff...

We continue chatting to Olivier Magny (of Ô Chateau, Stuff Parisians Like, and tDessine-moi un Parisien) in episode 387, where we talk about why the blog and the book are so funny, then he tells us where the name of the book comes from and he kindly draws a Parisian for us. We then talk about what Parisians actually like, New York, hamburger eating and the love/hate relationship between France and America, whether Parisians identify themselves as Parisian before they identify as being French, and whether it's possible for outsiders to become Parisian, which leads to Olivier sharing some very interesting theories about why foreigners are attracted to Paris.

k&k episode 386 - the one where they talk about stuff Parisians like... and stuff...

We're pleased to welcome Olivier Magny, founder of the wine tasting company Ô Chateau and the blog Stuff Parisians Like, and the subsequent French book Dessine-moi un Parisien, in the studio for episode 386! After he reveals the secret behind his awesome English, he talks to us about the ginormous success of Stuff Parisians Like and how the book got published, then we talk about the inspiration behind the blog, the idiosyncrasies of the typical Parisian, whether he's guilty of doing any of the things he pokes fun at, public urination, French humour and whether the French can laugh at themselves, then he tells us an extremely interesting theory about the French psyche and French pride.

k&k episode 385 - the one where they discuss exclusive museum visits & what to wear on the red carpet... and stuff...

Danielle Wolff is still with us in episode 385, as she regales us with stories of interviews in French, being chauffered around, exclusive visits to obscure museums and not-so-obscure museums like the Louvre, as well as doing fabulous French touristy things like the Moulin Rouge and dinner cruises. We talk about doing a walking tour of Paris based on her script, she tells us more about some of the people she has encountered on her trip, we chat about what it's like to have conducted interviews and such in French, then we get carried away with the notion of wearing gowns and doing interviews on the red carpet, then wonder which French actors could play the various roles in her movie and get ridiculously excited about the possibility of visiting the movie set.

k&k episode 383 - the one where they talk more about putting Paris in Context... and stuff...

We've still got Lily Heise, in charge of the Paris operations of Context Travel in the studio for episode 383, as we continue to chat about the various amazing walking tours offered by Context Travel in various cities around the world, such as evening tours of the Vatican and wine tours of Venice and the Veneto. We hear about some of their most popular walks, such as their "out of context" specialised one-off experiences (such as their sold-out event last Spring called Kitchen Conversations), and a new walk for 2011, a Jazz History walk. We find out how Lily got started with Context, some of her favourite walks to lead and participate in and what it's like to be surrounded by so many people with so much knowledge, and what the different docents bring to each walk according to their particular specialty.

k&k episode 382 - the one where they talk about putting Paris in Context... and stuff...

We're very excited to welcome Lily Heise, in charge of the Paris operations of Context Travel, to the studio for episode 382! We chat all about Context Travel, which runs "walking tours for the intellectually curious", and we get tremendously excited as we hear about everything from art history and architectural tours to gastronomy and music-inspired walks. We learn how the company started, how the walking seminars are run, the people who lead the tours and the sorts of walks on offer, then we chat about a fabulous walk we did earlier in the day (New Bohemia: Paris of the Romantics), led by the dynamic Charlotte Daudon Lacaze.

k&k episode 372 - the one where they talk about absinthe and trying to find non-boring things to do... and stuff...

In episode 372 Kylie tells us about a recent and rather exciting absinthe-drinking adventure, we chat about the journée du patrimoine (heritage day) and how difficult it has been for us to find something interesting to do, Katia talks about living a more "French experience" since her move, then we chat about French Masterchef!

k&k episode 360 UNPLUGGED - the one where they do green paradise... and stuff...

For your summer of k&k we're delighted to bring back k&k UNPLUGGED for episode 360! In this episode we do some before, during and after Green Paradise, you'll find out about our new obsession of Would You Rather, and we eat some chocolate.

k&k episode 356 - the one where they talk about high school memories and bike riding... and stuff...

We start off episode 356 by talking about meeting up with people from the past, and then we get into a very deep discussion about Vélibs, the rental bike system in Paris: the merits, the defaults, and everything in between. Including why neither of us have ridden one.

k&k episode 355 - the one where they talk about un-picnics, métro stories and drinking rosé by the Seine... and stuff...

In episode 355 we talk about the monsoon that hit Paris on Bastille Day, the subsequent un-picnic that followed and meeting listeners from around the world. We launch a new segment entitled "Spotted on the Métro" and discuss the "scrunchy faced guy", and finish up by chatting about a recent faux-picnic by the Seine and encounters with strange people.

k&k episode 353 - the one where they talk about urban art adventures and creepy dolls... and stuff...

In episode 353 we talk about the Urban Art Tour we did recently with Axel and Michelle of Paris Urban Adventures, we get excited about the planned shenaniganry at the Bastille Day picnic, Kylie tells us about the Doll Museum, then we chat about where we like to sit in the cinema.

k&k episode 350 - the one where they talk about theatre and musical mania... and stuff...

In episode 350 we move from daiquiris to pineau, the fête de la musique, seeing musicals in Paris and musical mania. We talk a bit about Green Paradise and their upcoming summer schedule of shows, then Katia describes a dilemma she recently encountered at work, and we get excited that Tracey and Pierrick are back in town.

k&k episode 349 - the one where they talk about ghostly Paris and edible Paris... and stuff...

We're rather excited in episode 349, as we enjoy strawberry daiquiris and discuss some of our recent adventures : a spooky Paris Ghost Tour run by Mysteries of Paris, the Paris By Mouth launch party, falafel tastings and whirlwind tours of Paris.

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!

k&k episode 340 - the one where they talk museums and apartment hunting... and stuff...

We discuss museums and noodles in episode 340, with the Nuit des Musées and the next k&k Get Cultured excursion - a Paris Ghost Tour with Mysteries of Paris! Then Katia reveals that she and the Muffin Man are on the hunt for an apartment, and things get interesting as we discuss the often very surprising differences between doing the same thing in France, Australia and the US.

k&k episode 330 - the one where they talk about the ratp logo and easter grass... and stuff...

In episode 330 we drink the most delicious Sidecars ever as we continue our discussion with Steve. Kylie does a Public Service Announcement regarding the Arc de Triomphe, Steve tells us about going to the rugby, Kylie turns blue as she tries to explain Easter Grass, Steve promises to make us Hot Cross Buns, Katia talks about her new t-key, we talk about the RATP logo, pop culture (Glee and Twilight, amongst others) and mysterious tours of Paris.

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 322 - the one where they talk about songs, scots, suze and stands... and stuff...

In episode 322 we get to talking about songs, losing earrings, Bejewelled Blitz, the Highlander, drunken Scottish boys, suze, Paris moments, taxi rides, mike stands.

k&k episode 321 - the one where they get theatrical... and stuff...

In episode 321, we finally get around to celebrating February birthdays and reveal the video version of k&k learn french episode 100! We talk about Kylie's French movie challenge, getting cultured, seeing an hilariously funny Green Paradise play, catching up with Kylie's future in-laws, then we make some theatrical and musical musings and Kylie tells us about a recent musical she saw.

k&k episode 318 - the one where they talk about castles and camps... and stuff...

In episode 318 we talk about nights in castles and 3D movies, then we discuss a question about school camps in America (posed by Alexis of Philexis) and reminisce about childhood camping adventures. Katia brings up a PACs present etiquette dilemma, and then things get heated as we discuss the (in)gloriousness of snow.

k&k episode 317 - the one where they get triple cultured... and stuff...

In episode 317 Kylie tells us why her world is falling apart, then we chat extensively about our recent attempt to Get Cultured with a bunch of k&k listeners, by visiting Saint-Chapelle, La Conciergerie and the Cluny Museum (while eating falafel and playing foosball). We also talk about future Get Cultured adventures, meetups around the world and the various things happening in the k&k empire in the next couple of months!

k&k episode 315 - the one where they rant about getting cultured, socks and apartment living... and stuff...

We start off episode 315 by talking about our upcoming "k&k get cultured" adventure at Sainte-Chapelle, and what we're planning for our next excursion (anyone up for a Sewer tour?), then we get distracted by discussions about teledaters, nicknames and last weeks episodes with Stephen Clarke, then we get ranty about socks, apartment living and noisy neighbours.

k&k episode 308 - the one where they discuss heroes and oyster-opening... and stuff...

After Katia sings out of key (I swear I normally sing better that that), we dedicate episode 308 to The Justin, discussing technical difficulties, further holiday round-ups, sky tv, movies, gîte database, new years eve and oyster opening. Kylie then tells us about catching up with Variri (movie update, wandering around the Champs Elysées, finally going to the Grand Palais), we spend quite some time chatting about snow and how we met up with another listener, Lise from Scotland.

k&k episode 306 UNPLUGGED - the one where they learn MORE about cognac... and stuff...

We're still coasting through the cognac region in episode 306 - you'll hear about our visit to the Bonnin cognac distillery and what else we learned about the art of making cognac and pineau, what we bought at the market in Saint-Jean d'Angely, what we did at Futuroscope, and what we thought of La Rochelle (including the old town, the Aquarium and the road signs).

k&k episode 305 - the one where they learn all about cognac... and stuff...

We're full of cognac-y cheer in episode 305 as we chat about our adventures over the New Year period - you'll learn how to choose where to go on holiday and how to pick a gîte, how we learned to take our own advice, what we thought of the Hennessy distillery in Cognac, how much we found out about the history of this delicious beverage, and what we learned when visiting Les Moines Frêres (including the importance of spiders, some cognac-making secrets and exactly how pineau is made).

k&k episode 299 - the one where they breathe heavily and talk about flaming hoochie coochies... and stuff...

With the lovely Frog in the k&k boudoir for episode 299, you can rest assured that things get saucy. We talk about a myriad of things, including Johnny Hallyday, heavy breathing, Star Wars, Flaming Hoochie Coochies, presents from listeners, Green Paradise, the Sound of Music and musical theatre!

k&k episode 291 - the one where they talk about bowler hats and french movies... and stuff...

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

This episode was brought to you by the word "une voiture" (a car).

k&k episode 281 - the one where they talk about swim fish backwards... and stuff...

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

This episode was brought to you by the word "une boîte de nuit" (a nightclub).

k&k episode 279 - the one where they talk about the weather and white knights... and stuff...

We start off episode 279 with a discussion of the weather and sweaty kids, snuggies, sticky fingers and a post PUI analysis. We then chat about white knights and la Nuit Blanche, twittering, episode 300 preparations, the upcoming SOS booksale, uncoordination, the birthday month of october and exchanging postcards..

k&k episode 263 - the one where they talk about secret Paris... and stuff...

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

k&k episode 256 - the one where they sleep in, spelunk and splash... and stuff...

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

k&k episode 248 - the one where they talk about having the finger on the pulse... and stuff...

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

k&k episode 247 - the one where they talk about naughty awards... and stuff...

We always get cheeky with Heather Stimmler-Hall, and episode 247 is no exception! We chat about our sexy new studio, the award she won for the Naughty Paris Guide, Sacre Coeur, medal-wearing, sexual conservatism and the differences between Paris, London and New York, dressing-up, exclusive white picnics, limo services for our guests, what movies parents should show their children before they travel to Paris to make sure they behave, taxi horror stories, and some more on the book fair.

k&k episode 244 - the one where they learn about an alternative method of hair removal... and stuff...

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

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 237 UNPLUGGED - the one where they go to chenonceau... and stuff...

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

k&k episode 231 - the one where they decide to live in a castle... and stuff...

In episode 231 we talk, amongst other things, about the arrival of more babies, what kind of castle we want to mini-break in, what pizza and rabbits have in common and the continued celebrations of birthday months.

k&k episode 230 - the one where they talk a bit more about their mini-break in Normandy... and stuff...

We're still in Normandy in episode 230, and accompanied by Kathryn we continue to talk about out adventures in the country, including visiting markets, taste-testing local products (such as cider, pommeau and calvados), spotting local wildlife and more... But we digress quite a bit too on subjects such as school hours and driveways.

k&k episode 229 - the one where they talk about their mini-break in Normandy... and stuff...

We take the show on the road in episode 229 and tell you all about our spontaneous mini-break in Normandy. From our "country house" and with the lovely Kathryn by our side we talk about last-minute holiday planning, gîtes, travelling around France and more!

k&k episode 227 - the one where they talk about death rattles and being recognised... and stuff...

Amidst some wheezing and sneezing, we cover quite a few interesting topics in episode 227 : allergies, the SOS booksale, meeting listeners, what it's like to be recognised, more disney adventures and marching band fun, and babies!

k&k episode 213 - the one where they talk about dolls and disney... and stuff...

After a discussion about Phil and Alexis and some talk of the fires in Australia, and with The Justin back in the coffee table studio, we talk all about surprise concerts and mouse house adventures in episode 213!

k&k episode 210 - the one where they decide they'll have to go back to Burgundy... and stuff...

It is our great pleasure, in episode 210, to actually pay attention to the Pity Guest we found lurking in the Coffee Table Studio, The Justin. He doesn't tell us much about what he's doing in Paris, but he does tell us all about what he's doing in France - how he got here, why he's here, and what his corner of France is like.

k&k episode 209 - the one where they learn about foot fishing... and stuff...

We start off episode 209 by talking about an American expression that Katia is confused about, then Kylie talks about her New Years Eve experience, and Katia recounts the trip that she and the Muffin Man took to Brittany, involving seafood, fishing and giant rocks. Oh, and we have a guest. But he wasn't really supposed to be there.

k&k episode 203 - the one where Intern Noonan lives up to his name... and stuff...

After we spend some time ranting about garlands, Kelly and Christmas music, Intern Noonan regales us with gifts in episode 203, then we get distracted by words for a bit.

k&k episode 194 - the one where they talk about bookshops and armadillo attacks... and stuff...

We're pretending to be well-read in episode 194, as Kyliemac recounts some book readings she's recently attended (David Sedaris & Stephen Clarke), and we discuss our favourite English bookshops in Paris as well as the prizes that are up for grabs for the-episode 200 contests! Katia also does a toe update, which raises the topic of accessibility to transport in Paris.

k&k episode 193 - the one where Dani takes them on a european tour, and then they eat some chocolate... and stuff...

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

k&k episode 191 - the one where Kylie tells her Tale of Thievery... and stuff...

It's a Norman invasion in episode 191, as Kylie tells all about her adventures travelling around Normandy! She describes encountering Richard the Lionheart in Rouen (or at least what remains of him), visiting old plague cemeteries and the D-Day beaches, what happens when you don't pay attention to signs and what the Bayeux tapestry is really made of. Katia gives a toe update and we pimp out the events surrounding episode 200!

k&k episode 188 - the one where they talk about creepy Paris... and stuff...

We're proud to present a special Halloween edition of the Katia and Kyliemac podcast in episode 188! We start off by discussing the ways Halloween is celebrated in France (or not!), then Kylie describes some of the creepiest places to visit in Paris - from sinister cemeteries to macabre museums, there are plenty of hair-raising adventures to be had! After a discussion of our favourite horror movies, we tell some spooky stories about famous places in Paris and reveal a couple of haunted houses owned by famous people in France.

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 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.

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 talk about 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.

k&k episode 171 - the one where they talk about hunting mushrooms, cheese spiders and squirrels... and stuff...

In episode 171 we talk about visiting the Muffin Man's parents and the skills required when hunting mushrooms, how to identify cheese spiders and how to spot squirrels in the gardens of a château. We discuss our adventures in the forest and at the market, how Kyliemac felt being part of a "French family", and we talk about eating outside, the importance of long mealtimes for the French and discovering childhood toys in France.

k&k episode 170 - the one where they discuss Burgundy, and the effects of whisky... and stuff...

We're all m&m-ed up in episode 170, where we talk about what we did (and didn't do) in our recent trip to Burgundy. Along the way, you'll hear about all sorts of adventures, including getting mixed up about town names, b&bs around the world, what we consider to be a typically French impromptu picnic, seeing stars and bats and what happens when you drink too much whisky.

k&k episode 169 - the one where they recount the fourth part of their summer holiday adventures... and stuff...

We're back in the real coffee table studio for episode 169, but we're still chatting about our various holiday adventures. Kylie tells us about doing Tim Tam Slams in London, and Katia talks all about their trip around Scotland - she manages to actually make the Highland Games sound boring by dragging the story out for way too long, then chats about travelling around the highlands, whisky and grouse sightings. Kylie talks about some of the things she did in Canterbury, including murder holes and Canterbury Tales. We get into a discussion about beer, then Phil tells a story about kilts and Katia tells about how she and the Muffin Man found their dream home.

k&k episode 168 - the one where they recount the third part of their summer holiday adventures... and stuff...

We discuss the fabulousness of London and stage shows in episode 168, as we bask in the excitement that is seeing Wicked and Avenue Q live on stage. With the lovely Phil, we go all musical-nerd, talking for quite some time about all the other shows we want to see when we go back, and sharing our stories of the various other adventures we had in London, including visiting listeners, bus tours, museum-ing and what it was like to "see the sights".

k&k episode 167 - the one where they recount the second part of their summer holiday adventures... and stuff...

In episode 167 we continue talking with Phil about our adventures in the uk, including champagne showers, stone circles, cute country towns, a trip to the land of Robin Hood, then we reveal some unexpected and exciting news, and we talk about eating Indian in England and adventures at Cadbury world! And here's a game for you all : count a. how many times Katia picks on Kyliemac for her "details" superpower and b. how many times the grandfather clock chimes in this episode!!

k&k episode 166 - the one where they recount the first part of their summer holiday adventures... and stuff...

We're finally showing signs of life in episode 166, and we are delighted to have Phil back in the Coffee Table Studio! We start telling you all about our respective summer holiday adventures, including the uniqueness of blonde-haired children in Hong Kong, encounters with border security, castle visits and unintentional detours without maps.

k&k episode 155 - the one where they talk about mouse houses and amazing coincidences... and stuff...

We're delighted that Kathryn decided to stick around for episode 155, where Kylie tells us about a museum she visted with Ksam, we talk about a book signing we participated in, then chat about Kylie's recent visit to Disney (the burning question is did she wear her poncho or not?). We reveal who fell in the Seine at the 4th of July picnic we attended, what Paris looks like when you drive through the city at night, then we chat a bit about the upcoming Mamma Mia and the Bastille Day picnic!

k&k episode 143 - the one where they actually talk about Paris... and stuff...

In episode 143 we talk about Kyliemac's dissertation and her classes, and then we chat a bit about some visitors that Katia has had and the adventures she has been having around Paris with them, as well as the things they have planned. As a result, we end up talking quite a bit about Paris and the various tourist attractions here (including the Eiffel Tower, boat rides, Berthillon and Versailles), and we share our thoughts on some of our favourite things to see.

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!

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.

k&k episode 129 - the one where they consider their fringes... or bangs... and stuff...

In episode 129, after Kyliemac tells us all about her new gaelic class (which leads to yet another discussion about the brétons, oh how we love the brétons) and her recent trip to the hair dresser, we discuss whether Kyliemac's new fringe suits her and whether Katia has poodle hair. Kylie then proceeds to tell us about some museums she visited recently, and then, after Katia confesses her push-pull feelings about Franck Dubosc, we talk a bit about kissing.

k&k episode 127 - the one where they slam the tim tams... and stuff...

Vivi is still with us for episode 127, and after talking about the photos that the winner of the t-shirt competition sent us, we do a couple of Tim Tam Slams, live on the podcast! Then we tackle one of our favourite topics : swearing in French, how to get away with it, and what not to say in front of the Muffin Man. We round the episode up by recounting our adventures in Paris over the weekend, at Saint-Chapelle and the Palais Royale, and Katia tells all about a recent fondue-eating experience she had with the crazy kids from Gadabout.

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 dreams and m&m research.

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".

k&k episode 120 - the one where they get upset about congealed cheese... and stuff...

After a chat about some very exciting listener feedback (and a gossip session about Frog with a Blog's recent television appearance), we get into lots of interesting topics in episode 120.

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 38 - the one where they talk about the string mafia... and stuff...

In episode 38 it's all about magic pens, eggs on hamburgers, first-time visitors to France, the Amélie café, Sacre Coeur, Montmartre and free hugs.

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