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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.

This episode was brought to you by the word "vert" (green).

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 (as in high school friends, not Abraham Lincoln-style 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. We finish off the episode by talking about some listener love and summer plans!

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

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.

This episode was brought to you by the phrase "froncer les sourcils" (to frown).

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 her recent trip to the oh-so-creepy Doll Museum, then we get to chatting about where we like to sit in the cinema.

This episode was brought to you by the word "une poupée" (a doll).

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 and get to talking about the fête de la musique, seeing musicals in Paris (and star spotting) and the musical mania that currently appears to be hitting France. 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.

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

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 (including stops at Musée Carnavalet and the Maison de Victor Hugo).

This episode was brought to you by the word "sinistre" (spooky).

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

We get to talking about museums and noodles in episode 340, as we discuss the Nuit des Musées and we get all mysterious as we reveal our next k&k Get Cultured excursion - a Paris Ghost Tour with Mysteries of Paris (mention you're a listener and get the student rate, but get in quick)! 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.

This episode was brought to you by the word "un appartement" (an apartment/a flat).

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, then we nerd out about pop culture (Glee and Twilight, amongst others) and mysterious tours of Paris.

This episode was brought to you by the word "l'herbe" (grass).

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

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 get to chatting about a variety of things, including where to find street art in Paris and weddings in France, and then they tell us all about the very exclusive White Dinner they attended last year!

This episode was brought to you by the word "blanc" (white).

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

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.

This episode was brought to you by the word "une boucle d'oreille" (an earring).

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 something that has been up our sleevesies - a 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 and 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.

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

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.

This episode was brought to you by the phrase "faire du camping" (to go camping).

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!

This episode was brought to you by the word "le babyfoot" (foosball / table football / table soccer).

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.

This episode was brought to you by the word "une chaussette" (a sock).

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.

This episode was brought to you by the word "gabarre" (a barge).

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).

Oh and make sure you listen carefully to the bumpers - almost all of our parents make an appearance! So if you would like to leave us a bumper, simply make us your friend on Skype and leave us a voicemail, saying something like "Hi this is Mr Magoo from Samoa, and you're listening to Katia and Kyliemac!!"

This episode was brought to you by the word "le cognac" (brandy).

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).

This episode was brought to you by the word "une dame jeanne" (demijohn / demi-john).

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!

This episode was brought to you by the word "vert" (green).

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..

This episode was brought to you by the word "blanc(he)" (white).

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.

This episode was brought to you by the phrase "poser une question" (ask a question).

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!

This episode was brought to you by the word "dix-sept" (seventeen).

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

We're still delighted to have Heather Stimmler-Hall in the studio for episode 248, and we talk about how Secrets of Paris always seems to be 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, and we all make some embarrassing confessions whilst 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!

This episode was brought to you by the phrase "une course de chevaux" (a horse race).

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

You know when we get Heather Stimmler-Hall on the show things are going to get cheeky, and episode 247 is no exception! We chat about our sexy new studio, the award she won for the Naughty Paris Guide, Sacre Coeur and medal-wearing. We have a very interesting discussion abou sexual conservatism and the differences between Paris, London and New York, then we get onto the topic of 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.

This episode was brought to you by the word "une médaille" (a medal).

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 during the recording, 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 (and Frog eats ALL the m&ms), 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!).

This episode was brought to you by the word "une méduse" (a jellyfish).

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 get into an animated discussion about the mythical "French 35 hour work week".

This episode was brought to you by the word "un cadre" (a frame / a setting / an executive).

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.

This episode was brought to you by the word "débrancher" (unplug).

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.

This episode was brought to you by the word "un nouveau-né" (a new-born).

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 (but not limited to) 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 some rather random subjects such as school hours and driveways. But what do you expect, really?

This episode was brought to you by the word "une belette" (a weasel).

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 (and lots about how to find them and what to expect), travelling around France and more!

This episode was brought to you by the word "un gîte" (self-catering accomodation).

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!

This episode was brought to you by the word "éternuer" (to sneeze).

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!

This episode was brought to you by the phrase "des montagnes russes" (rollercoaster).

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 (also known as "That Guy Who Leaves Us Voicemails About Sandwiches" or "Little J"). 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. It's a fascinating glimpse into a part of France that we've visited but not actually visited...

This episode was brought to you by the word "la Bourgogne" (Burgundy).

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, which involved much seafood, fishing and giant rocks. But no marshmallows. Oh, and we have a guest. But he wasn't really supposed to be there.

This episode was brought to you by the word "la Bretagne" (Brittany).

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. Finally Noonan manages to grab our attention again, and he tells us some fascinating tales about his visit to Paris, such as sparkly Eiffel Towers, the Champs Elysées at Christmas, what it's like to be attacked by hordes of Japanese schoolgirls at Versailles and much more... We finish off the episode talking about homemade rhum-rhums, then open presents given to us by Ksam, Karina1 and Intern Leah, and finally we introduce the newest k&k mascot, sponsored for us by Dani! Oh, and the Muffin Man rocks.

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

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 and 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 for people who have difficulties moving around.

This episode was brought to you by the word "une béquille" (a crutch).

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 a bit 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! So, of course, we have to do a chocolate tasting, and discuss lots of chocolate-related things!

This episode was brought to you by the word "un choux de Bruxelles" (a Brussels sprout).

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!

This episode was brought to you by the word "la peste" (the plague).

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.

This episode was brought to you by the word "sinistre" (spooky).

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 (we know it seems as if we tied her to the coffee table, but seriously, we didn't), where we talk about all sorts of interesting things, such as why French men are often viewed as romantic, why they consider it their duty to chat up every woman they encounter (ok, so we're stereotyping a little, but seriously! have you SEEN how fast they move???), 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.

This episode was brought to you by the word "un guide accompagnateur" (a tour guide).

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

In episode 171 we talk all about the things we learned when we visited the Muffin Man's parents, such as what skills are required when hunting mushrooms, how to identify cheese spiders and how to spot squirrels in the gardens of a château. We spend quite some time discussing our adventures in the forest and at the market, how Kyliemac felt being part of a "French family", and we talk about how we felt about eating outside, the importance of long mealtimes for the French and what it was like to discover childhood toys in France.

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

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.

This episode was brought to you by the word "un chambre d'hôte" (a b&b).

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. And of course, we finish off the episode with an m&m taste test.

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

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".

This episode was brought to you by the word "une marionnette" (a puppet).

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!!

This episode was brought to you by the word "une horloge" (a clock).

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.

This episode was brought to you by the word "contrôle aux frontières" (border security).

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!

This episode was brought to you by the word "scintiller" (to sparkle).

If you'd like to come along to our annual Bastille Day Picnic on the 14th July, send us an email or RSVP via the Facebook event page! Everyone is welcome!

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.

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

And don't forget that we've got lots of adventures planned! We're having an apéro-picnic on Saturday 24 May and we're going to see Mamma Mia on Friday 11 July - if you want to join in on any or all of these adventures (and more on our events page), let us know!

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 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.

If you're in Paris, don't forget about the SOS Helpline book sale this Saturday!

This episode was brought to you by the word "une coiffeuse" (a hair dresser).

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.

This episode was brought to you by the word "rougir" (to blush).

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 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 : magic pens, colleagues, university updates, holiday projects, croque monsieurs & madames, hotdogs, elbow oil, museum visits and BO in clubs. Classy.

This episode was brought to you by the phrase "l'art moderne" (modern art).

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

Magic pens, eggs on hamburgers, first-time visitors to France, the Amélie café, Sacre Coeur, Montmartre and free hugs - it's all random, and it's all on episode 38! (Show links)

This episode was brought to you by the word "funiculaire" (funicular/cable-car).

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