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k&k episode 352 - the one where they finally hear more about Where In The World Are (Were!) Tracey and Pierrick... and stuff...

In episode 352 we're thrilled to keep chatting with Tracey and Pierrick about their half-the-world adventure! In this hour-long installment we get to hear all about the exciting (and sometimes crazy) trans-Siberian railway trip from Moscow to Beijing, as well as their various experiences travelling through China, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos and Thailand, and we talk about everything to do with food, communal living, bathroom escapades, and encounters with the locals and the wildlife.

This episode was brought to you by the word "une moto" (a motorbike).

k&k episode 351 - the one where they finally hear all about Where In The World Are (Were!) Tracey and Pierrick... and stuff...

We're thrilled beyond belief in episode 351 to welcome the adorable Tracey and Pierrick in the studio, after a long time away, and we're excited to get a WITWATAP update and to hear all about their adventures travelling across the world by train (or mostly by train), from France to Australia! In this episode we are regaled with tales of Sweden, Finland and Russia!

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

k&k episode 328 - the one where they talk about honeymoons, african safaris and hakuna matata... and stuff...

Axel and Michelle are still with us for episode 328, where they regale us with tales of their honeymoon in Africa - including safari adventures, animal-spotting, getting stuck in the mud, wildebeest encounters, camping with a massai tribe, some eye-opening brushes with poverty and a different way of life, polygamy, diarrhea and hiking up Kilimanjaro. It's hilarious, scary and incredibly touching, all at the same time.

This episode was brought to you by the word "l'Afrique" (Africa).

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

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 298 - the one where they talk about gay guidebooks... and stuff...

Steve is still in the k&k boudoir for episode 298, and after he creates some pretty special sound bites for us, we talk about almost-concrete plans for episode 333, then Steve tells us about a project he's been participating in : 60by80, we talk about fruit and karaoke, then Kylie gives us a French movie-going update.

This episode was brought to you by the word "le boyau" (guts).

k&k episode 289 - the one where they talk about beer, pretzels and x-factor... and stuff...

As we chomp on Halloween goodies sent to us by a lovely listener in episode 289, we chat about preparations for episode 333 and what Kylie did when she visited Disney, we get distracted by X-Factor (ie. the horrificness of Jedward and the nit-invasion), then Kylie tells us what she did and where she went for her holidays (including a visit with the lovely Vivi and playing Wii-Fit Plus with Kimmeh & David).

This episode was brought to you by the word "des poux" (head lice / nits).

k&k episode 284 UNPLUGGED - the one where they talk about text messages, traffic and tv watching... and stuff...

We are still going UNPLUGGED with various guests in episode 284, as we discuss spiders, getting up early, random text messages, big bottoms, new shoes, heavy traffic, book reading and digestion, unwelcome commentary on behaviour, watching tv whilst eating, dreams about Symphony and noisy neighbours.

This episode was brought to you by the word "la circulation" (traffic).

k&k episode 283 UNPLUGGED - the one where they waffle about waffles... and stuff...

We're thrilled to present another k&k UNPLUGGED for episode 283! Featuring the sultry voice of Frog, we discuss "dears", the weather, lullabies, bélettes, adventures travelling on the highways, mousse au chocolat, bejeweled blitz (again), wind turbines, musical catastrophes and secret hatreds.

This episode was brought to you by the word "l'autoroute" (f) (motorway / freeway / highway).

k&k episode 277 -
the one where they explore the limits of PUI... and stuff...

With the incorrigable Frog in the k&k boudoir for episode 277, it goes without saying that things get a little naughty! We talk about drinking large amounts of wine, Australian expressions, nightmares, bachelors, bachelorettes and how much Kylie is worth, signature dishes and different m&ms. Frog tells us about his summer holidays, including the beauty of Bulgaria and romantic Romania, and Kylie tells us about her Midnight Train to Romania experience a few years ago.

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

k&k episode 275 - the one where they talk about bébé baleines... and stuff...

Katia finishes off her tales of her summer holidays in episode 275, with flight upgrades, tummy bugs, baby throwing, catching up with family and friends, native animal sightings, visits to tropical desert island paradises (including swimming on the Great Barrier Reef, sailing, incredible beaches and lots of wildlife) and football adventures. We finish off the episode with some reflections on how good it was to go home, and then discuss Kyliemac going up for auction as a bachelorette!

This episode was brought to you by the word "une baleine" (a whale).

k&k episode 274 - the one where Katia talks a bit more about Beirut... and stuff...

Katia's tales of travelling around Lebanon continue in episode 274, as she talks about national pride, rebuilding, cultural differences, safety, currency, food fun, hubbly bubblies, valet services, beaches (or lack thereof), road blocks, learning arabic and being culturally sensitive.
We finish off with a last minute discussion of the PUA Gala-Ball being held on September 19th.

This episode was brought to you by the word "un barrage" (a road block).

k&k episode 273 - the one where Katia talks about Beirut... and stuff...

In episode 273 it's Katia's turn to talk about her summer holidays. You'll get to hear all about her adventures in Lebanon, including unexpected encounters in the airport, crazy driving, party time in Beirut, a visit to the ancient ruins of Byblos, the caves of Jeita and a Lebanese winery, and some of her first impressions of the country, such as what it was like to visit a place that had been so severely hit by civil war.

This episode was brought to you by the word "dépaysant" (exotic/disorienting).

k&k episode 272 - the one where they talk about chocolatey bacon and 24 hour shopping... and stuff...

Chaos ensues in episode 272, as we eat some chocolatey bacon and Kylie continues to talk about her trip back to the US over the summer - including visits to the dentist, flying, a Grandma Mac moment, Renn Faires and 24 hour shopping. We talk about how things have changed since we last went back to our respective countries and how we feel about that, and we finish off with a discussion about the post office.

This episode was brought to you by the phrase "24 heures sur 24, 7 jours sur 7" (24/7).

k&k episode 271 - the one where the show must go on! despite technical difficulties... and stuff...

Even in the face of technical difficulties and chaos, k&k are BACK! In episode 271 we talk about racoon eyes, wearing colour, new and exciting m&ms, headphones, wings, birthday months, the order of the seasons, birthday celebrations and boat rides. Then Kylie tells a little about her trip back to the US over the summer (to be continued...).

This episode was brought to you by the word "un raton laveur" (a racoon).

k&k episode 268 UNPLUGGED - the one where they talk about pigs, musicals and smoking... and stuff...

More unplugged-ness is the order of the day in episode 268, with a pig-related confession, a discussion of some of the things that inspire our speech (musicals, tv shows & internet sensations), some after-hours chat, a rant about cigarette butts over dinner, and a visit to Normandy.

This episode was brought to you by the word "un mégot" (a cigarette butt).

k&k episode 266 UNPLUGGED - the one where they talk about champagne, calvados and pee... and stuff...

It's time for some more unplugged action in episode 266! We go to ikea, discuss champagne, crémant and sparkling wines, learn about calvados, reflect on pee, visit a farm, search for accommodation and talk like pirates.

This episode was brought to you by the word "faire pipi" (to have a pee).

k&k episode 264 UNPLUGGED - the one where they talk about cheese, ferries and bébé belettes... and stuff...

We've got some more unplugged action happening in episode 264, with a rant about smoking, a lament about cheese, a ferry moment, a booger discussion, some bébé belette excitement, a cheese story and an exclamation about a moat.

This episode was brought to you by the word "une douve" (a moat).

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 262 UNPLUGGED - the one where they talk about noisy heads and amusement parks... and stuff...

We're pleased to present the first k&k UNPLUGGED for the summer in episode 262. We discuss a multitude of topics : noisy heads, crayons and learn french, accomodation hunts, amusement parks and earworms.

This episode was brought to you by the word "un ver" (worm).

k&k episode 260 - the one where they talk about going on a summer holiday... and stuff...

We're very excited in episode 260, as we chat all about what we've got planned for the summer - Kylie is returning to "her America" for some fun in the sun, and Katia is heading back to Australia via Lebanon. We discuss what we're planning to see, do and eat, including reassimilating our respective languages, spending time with family and friends and shopping on Sundays!

This episode was brought to you by the word "l'été" (summer).

k&k episode 257 - the one where they talk about pools and picnics... and stuff...

We're back in the Not Coffee table Studio for episode 257, and talk about feedback and sound, the end of our trip to the Bordeaux region (including speaking in French, excessive poolage, frecklification, totally awesome car games, roadside fireworks and truck stops) and what happened at the fantastically fun Bastille Day picnic!

This episode was brought to you by the phrase "taches de rousseur" (freckles).

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 255 - the one where they talk about bikinis, speedos and comme elle est chaude... and stuff...

Things are heating up in episode 255, as we recount our travels across the French countryside with the delicious Frog (and the Muffin Man), visiting some very special people and recording in "our" fancy new country studio. With much excitement, we talk about traffic jams on long weekends, how to entertain yourself during long car rides, turkish toilets, families, bikinis, speedos, pool temperatures, names and national holidays.

This episode was brought to you by the phrase "une fête nationale" (national holiday).

k&k episode 249 - the one where they talk about castles, medieval cities and other geekery... and stuff...

We're thrilled to have the lovely Vivi in the studio for episode 249. We chat about the famous frog chair (and you too can sponsor an item in the studio!), Vivi's adorable accent and cute hair, limo services, the Château de Vincennes, bouchons from Troyes, what we're all going to do, bring and eat as we travel this summer (including dressing up as fairies), then there is some serious geekery happening as we discuss "ren fairs", the Provins medieval festival, medieval taverns and clubs.

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

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 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 241 - the one where they talk about the mini-break challenge... and stuff...

We start off episode 241 by celebrating the birthday month of May and getting tremendously excited about the launch of k&k get blogged. We chat about tic tacs and coffee bean incidents, then get into a lengthy (and sometimes heated) discussion of the mini-break challenge, with entries like rum-soaked wafers, strange vegetables and Suze!

This episode was brought to you by the word "une gaufre" (a waffle).

k&k episode 233 - the one where they argue over what a beach is... and stuff...

We chat for quite some time in episode 233 about our respective summer holiday plans and everything in between - Kylie tells us why she's going back to the US in summer and not in winter, there's a heated debate about the definition of a "beach", Katia talks about their upcoming trip to Lebanon and Australia and we discuss plane ticket prices, travel agents and different types of tickets.

This episode was brought to you by the phrase "un billet d'avion" (a plane ticket).

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