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The Earful Tower: ParisParis Bucket List: Things to do in 2026IT'S BACK AGAIN! Every year we make a bucket list of things we want to try for the first time in Paris. In this episode, you'll hear Oliver and Lina sharing their top five things they want to do this year in Paris. Why not write your own list and join us? The full list will be on our official website and Substack shortly. *********** The Earful Tower exists thanks to support from its members. For just $10 a month you can unlock almost endless extras including bonus podcast episodes, live v...
2026-01-0526 minThe Earful Tower: ParisThe best books about Paris... according to a beloved bookseller in Paris Meet Penelope Fletcher, who runs two Paris bookshops, side by side near the Luxembourg Gardens. The shops: The Red Wheelbarrow and The Red Balloon The Red Balloon is just for children's books, and is almost certainly the most likely of all shops in Paris to have all our own children's books. Addresses: 9-11 Rue de Médicis, 75006. This episode is from The Earful Tower podcast archives. Here are all the books that Penelope mentioned, in order: Books for adults Stories from the Magic Canoe of Wa'x...
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Kult-Kicker#112 - Markus Brauckmann, Filmautor "die Nacht von Paris - Terror am Stade de France"In der neuen Folge des Podcasts" Kultkicker" geht es um ein Thema, das weit über den Fußball hinausgeht. Zu Gast ist Filmemacher Markus Brauckmann, der gemeinsam mit Christian Twente den neuen Sky-Film „Die Nacht von Paris – Terror am Stade de France“ realisiert hat. Ein Film, der die dramatischen Stunden des 13. November 2015 rekonstruiert, als die deutsche Nationalmannschaft während der Terroranschläge von Paris im Stadion eingeschlossen war.
Brauckmann erzählt im Gespräch, wie er und Twente diesen Ausnahmezustand filmisch umgesetzt haben – zwischen sportlicher Routine, plötzlichem Kontrollverlust und den erschütternden Momenten, in denen Fußball zur Nebensac...
2025-10-3043 minThe Earful Tower: ParisBistros to boulevards: How Paris was shaped by its World FairsMeet Charles Pappas - Mr World Fair. Charles likes nothing more in the world than a Universal Exhibition, especially if it's one of the seven that were hosted in Paris. In fact, he's written the book on the topic. I met him on a road-side terrace at Harvest cafe in the 11th arrondissement to talk Paris, Haussmann, coffee, and of course, World Fairs. His new book is: Nobody Sits Like the French: Exploring Paris Through Its World Expos, a historical guidebook on how these World Expos, held between 1855-1937, transformed the city of Paris forever. Th...
2025-09-2233 minThe Earful Tower: ParisMeet the woman behind the top cooking classes in ParisMeet Jane Bertch, a Chicagoan who has called Paris home since 2005. She started her life here as a banker, but made the unusual pivot to running a cooking class (which is now the hugely popular La Cuisine Paris). And now, she has written a memoir about it all: The French Ingredient. She joined me in the studio to talk about the book, how to make a croissant, and even how to make a croissant class (plus a whole lot more). Follow La Cuisine on Instagram and follow Jane herself here. Book a cooking class at La...
2025-09-0230 minThe Earful Tower: ParisNew Paris museum to open in iconic settingThis summer, the city of Paris announced plans to open a museum to showcase the work of architect Hector Guimard. He is the man behind the iconic Paris Metro entrances, several Art Nouveau buildings in Paris, and some very beautiful furniture and decorations in museum displays around the world. And better still: The museum will be housed in one of the very few buildings remaining in Paris that Guimard designed himself (The Hotel Mezzara in the 16th arrondissement). I've been a fan of Guimard and Art Nouveau for years, so let's take a deeper dive in...
2025-08-2526 minThe Earful Tower: ParisSo THIS is the most popular street in Paris (Part Two)So what is the best-known street in Paris? And if that seems obvious, then what's number two? And three? After last week's pod with Parisians Abiola and Margaux sharing their take on popular Paris streets, we surveyed our audience for an official answer. Here it is, presented by Oliver and Lina. Thanks to all who participated. Read some more of the comments here on Substack. Fitting music this week, again, is from Pres Maxson. Thanks *********** The Earful Tower exists thanks to support from its members. From $10 a mon...
2025-08-1127 minThe Earful Tower: ParisBehind the Scenes of Paris with the Queen of TourismMeet Corinne Menegaux, the managing director of the Paris tourism board (Paris je t'aime). We discuss Paris, the legacy of the Olympic Games, and what's coming next. We also talk about her Paris, her job, and how she'd spend her last day in this city. Find more about Paris je t'aime here: https://parisjetaime.com/eng/ Also mentioned in this episode: The Earful Everywhere podcast (currently in Italy): https://theearfultower.com/2025/05/15/lets-explore-italy-with-the-earful-everywhere/ Our walking tours of Paris: http://www.theearfultower.com/tours Music by Pres Maxson. *********** The Earfu...
2025-06-1635 minThe Earful Tower: ParisMade in Paris: Some great workshops in the city of lightThis week we talk about fun workshops in Paris that we've done recently, specifically stone carving and hat making. The guest: Lina Nordin Gee. The details: Stonemasonry classes are with last week's guest Grégory Philippe in his atelier in the Marais. If you want to find his studio and book one of his stone-carving sessions, you can find it online here (Address: 12 Rue du Prévôt, 75004). For the hatmaking, seek out MiniMe Land (Address: 25 R. de Turbigo, 75002 Paris) At the end of the episode, Marie Segura from My Private Paris is in th...
2025-03-1726 minThe Earful Tower: ParisFrench Frustrations: The pitfalls of being outsiders in ParisAfter ten years in Paris, my wife Lina and I couldn't be happier. We have two little Parisian children, we have a small business, and we pinch ourselves to call Paris home. BUT... we are also square pegs in rounds holes. Being a Swede and an Australian with a podcast company, while speaking questionable French, raises eyebrows. Here are a handful of things that have become frustrating for us as a result, so you can hopefully use it as a warning if you're thinking to do the same, or perhaps as a cultural insight into the...
2025-02-2426 minThe Earful Tower: ParisDemystifying opera in Paris with a soprano superstarThis week The Earful Tower is going to the opera. To prepare, I talked to superstar Australian soprano Siobhan Stagg, who is in Paris to perform in Orlando at the Théâtre du Châtelet. She helped me to demystify the opera. Find Siobhan Stagg on Instagram to follow her artistic adventures - and find her on Spotify here. Want more from The Earful Tower? Become a Patreon member here to support it and to unlock extras. This season of The Earful Tower is brought to you by the award-winning travel comp...
2025-01-2739 minThe Earful Tower: ParisTen things I've learnt from my 10 years in ParisThis week has been full of reflections as I celebrated my ten year anniversary of moving to Paris. Life has changed dramatically in those ten years and building the Earful Tower has been a major part of that. Little did I know, all those years ago, how much I had to learn about this beautiful, complicated city. It felt only right to contemplate upon what I have learnt over this decade and, to be completely honest, not all of it is totally positive. Acting as your "eyes and ears" in Paris has had its ups and down an...
2025-01-1335 minThe Earful Tower: ParisParis Bucket List: Things to do in 2025IT'S BACK AGAIN! Every year we make a bucket list of things we want to try for the first time in Paris. In this episode, you'll hear Oliver and Lina sharing their top five things they want to do this year in Paris. Why not write your own list and join us? The full list is on our official website here. This season of The Earful Tower is brought to you by the award-winning travel company My Private Paris, which specializes in tours in Paris, day trips outside Paris, and travel i...
2025-01-0627 minThe Earful Tower: ParisShould you visit Paris in the winter?Short answer: yes. Paris is worth visiting in the winter months. In this episode, Oliver and Lina explain why, based on their combined 22 winters in Paris. Mentioned in this episode: Ice Skating at the Grand Palais A chat with Chef Tony Xu from Shang Palace (see our video here) The Petit Palais museum At the end you'll hear from Marie Segura from My Private Paris talking about the Phantom of the Opera and at the Palais Garnier, which is incidentally a lovely way to while away a winter day. This season of...
2024-12-3031 minThe Earful Tower: ParisHidden Gems: 5 Underrated Museums in ParisParis is home to over 100 museums, from world-renowned art galleries to quirky, hidden gems. In this episode, we highlight 5 underrated museums you won't want to miss, each offering a unique glimpse into Parisian history and culture. Discover the Bibliothèque Nationale Richelieu, where centuries of knowledge await. This historic library houses treasures like a rare Gutenberg Bible and an original manuscript of Les Misérables. Then, explore the newly renovated Musée Carnavalet, a free museum dedicated to the history of Paris, complete with a beautiful Art Nouveau shop and a charming courtyard café. Next, step...
2024-12-1628 minThe Earful Tower: ParisTop tips for visiting Paris with kidsThis week, Lina and Oliver discuss how to entertain children in Paris. Even if you're not visiting with kids, you'll find some good tips in this episode. As usual, everything is written in full, with links and more details, on the website here. Below is a short version. This season of The Earful Tower is brought to you by the award-winning travel company My Private Paris, which specializes in tours in Paris, day trips outside Paris, and travel itineraries. See what they offer here. Get more from The Earful Tower by becoming a...
2024-11-1828 minThe Earful Tower: ParisFive mistakes to avoid when visiting ParisHere are the main mistakes to avoid if you're visiting Paris, according to this week's guest, writer and social media star Anna Kloots. Anna has lived in Paris for five years - and I've been here for 10 - so this list is based on 15 years of Paris experience. Watch the YouTube version of this chat, filmed on the streets of Paris, right here. For more from Anna, find her on Instagram here and Substack here. This season of The Earful Tower is brought to you by the award-winning travel company My P...
2024-11-1131 minThe Earful Tower: ParisFive golden rules for moving to ParisMeet Céline Flores-Tavukcuoglu. She is a Texan in Paris who runs Céline Concierge, a private concierge service that specializes in Paris. She shares her five golden rules for if you're thinking to move to Paris (or indeed, France). And even if you're not thinking to make the move, this conversation will shine a light on life in the French capital. Follow Celine on YouTube here and explore her website here. After Celine, Marie Segura from My Private Paris talks about the upcoming closure of the Pompidou Center. This season of T...
2024-10-2133 minThe Earful Tower: ParisParis if you're a top private chefMeet Romu Oudeyer, a top private chef in Paris. We talk about cooking for celebrities in Paris, France's relationship with food, and how to find good restaurants in Paris. Follow him on Instagram here and explore his website here. To read the full menu from the home-cooked lunch we discussed, click here. This season of The Earful Tower is brought to you by the award-winning travel company My Private Paris, which specializes in tours in Paris, day trips outside Paris, and travel itineraries. See what they offer here. Get more from The Earful Tow...
2024-10-0732 minThe Earful Tower: ParisParis if you need the perfect one-day itineraryA mysterious email from Will asked for the ideal itinerary for a 12-hour layover in Paris. Hosts Oliver and Lina went head-to-head suggesting their own versions of the perfect one-day plan. But who is Will? Could he really be a Wall Street hound with expensive taste? Or a med student who prefers cheap lunches and riding bikes? We have no idea - but we tried to help! Find Oliver's economical itinerary here. Find Lina's luxury itinerary here. This episode was released early to The Earful Tower's Patreon membe...
2024-09-1634 minThe Earful Tower: ParisThe challenges of hosting The Olympic Games in Paris, with the mayor of Paris CentreHere's a chat with Ariel Weil, the mayor of Paris Centre (arrondissements 1-4). He talks about the challenges of hosting the Olympics, especially security hassles that have come with the openening Ceremony on the Seine River. The Opening Ceremony, perhaps the most ambitious part of the whole games, has turned Ariel's districts into what he compares to a warzone. Meanwhile, Ariel and some of his fellow mayors in Paris just took a historic dip in the Seine river, which is now clean enough to host the Triatholon swimming! It was all part of giving the r...
2024-07-2230 minThe Earful Tower: ParisParis history is on sale: Meet the man selling itAuctioneer Christophe Lucien is on The Earful Tower, talking about his incredible sales of Paris memorabilia. His current sale (June 17 and 18, 2024) include everything from a Hector Guimard art nouveau bench to an actual bouquiniste stand by the Seine. The main drawcard, as pointed out by Christophe, are the chandeliers in the Grand Hôtel of the Palais d'Orsay. Find more about the two auctions for the 2024 Paris mon amour here and here. This week's episode is a remastered version of an episode from the Earful Tower archives, re-released in time for the current "Par...
2024-06-1735 minThe Earful Tower: ParisThe best hidden gem in every Paris arrondissementSo you've seen all the main Paris sights, and maybe even a few of the offbeat ones. But let's go deeper. Here are 20 truly hidden gems, one from every arrondissement, according to podcast host Oliver Gee. An important note: the secret for the 10th arrondissement has now closed for good! See pictures, and links, and more, here: https://theearfultower.com/2024/06/10/the-best-hidden-gem-in-every-paris-arrondissement/ *********** The Earful Tower exists thanks to support from its Patreon members. From $10 a month you can unlock almost endless extras including bonus podcast episodes, live video replays, special event invites, a...
2024-06-1021 minThe Earful Tower: ParisDoes 'meter' rhyme with 'cheetah'? (And more from our new Paris kids' book)Our new children's book, The Animal Games in Paris, left us with some unusual questions. Does meter rhyme with cheetah? Apparently not, according to some. And if not, should we keep it in the book? And on that note, should we spell it meter, or metre? Or both? And that's just a few of the text-based questions from Oliver, who wrote the book. As for the illustrations by Lina... should Notre Dame be seen as under construction, given that's what it looks like right now? Or should it seem perfect and co...
2024-06-0319 minThe Earful Tower: ParisThe fastest climbing trend in Paris...Meet Daniel Christensen, an avid boulderer in Paris. He talks of how the trend of climbing - aka bouldering - is captivating people's attention in Paris, and how the worldwide sport actually started near Paris in Fontainebleau. Even if you're not a climber, this makes for an interesting chat about Paris and how sports/hobbies/pastimes are changing. There's even a climbing hall INSIDE a church! Find out more about Daniel on his Instagram page here. *********** The Earful Tower exists thanks to support from its Patreon members. From $10 a m...
2024-05-1331 minThe Earful Tower: ParisYesteryear: Paris impressions from the 1980s, 70s, and 60sY is for Yesteryear. In this episode, I chat with two long-time Paris residents about their first impressions of the city. First, you'll hear from American music journalist Valli about life in Paris in the early 1980s. (Valli was first on the Earful Tower in 2019: "Famous in France: Meet American singer Valli") Then it's Englishman Jim Bane who first came to Paris in 1963. (Jim was first on the Earful Tower in 2017: "Paris expat for 50 years".) Do you like this podcast? Become a Patreon member of The Earful Tower here to support thi...
2023-12-1844 minThe Earful Tower: ParisQueer Paris: What has become of the gay quarter of Paris?Q is for Queer. In this episode, I'll give you an insight into Gay Paris. And by gay I mean LGBTQIA+. Where is the gay quarter... or perhaps a better question.... what's happened to the gay quarter now that gentrifcation has hit the Marais? Also: What's a gay bookshop? What do they sell and to whom? Featured in this episode: Bryan Pirolli from The Gay Locals, Boris from Le Ju' cafe, and Nicolas Wanstok from Les Mots à la Bouche bookshop. Find more from The Gay Locals here. Find the bookshop Les Mots à la...
2023-10-2334 minThe Earful Tower: ParisHaussmann: The man who remade ParisH is for Haussmann - Baron Haussmann that is. He was the urban planner behind the redesign of Paris under Napoleon III. But what is a Haussmannian building? Who was Haussmann, really, and why was his work so important? Where can you find it in Paris? And what's his legacy? All those questions are answered in this episode, with help from tour guide Boris Petrovic from Paris in Person (find his Haussmannian Paris tour here). Do you like this podcast? Become a Patreon member of The Earful Tower here to support this show and...
2023-08-1442 minThe Earful Tower: ParisGuimard: The architect who brought Art Nouveau to ParisG is for Guimard - Hector Guimard that is. He is the architect behind the iconic Paris Metro entrances, several Art Nouveau buildings in Paris, and some very beautiful furniture and decorations in museum displays around the world. But what is Art Nouveau? Who was Guimard, really, and why was his work so important? Where can you find it in Paris? And what's his legacy? All those questions are answered in this episode, with help from tour guide Boris Petrovic from Paris in Person (find his Art Nouveau tour here), from Paris head auctioneer Chrisophe L...
2023-08-0737 minThe Earful Tower: ParisArago: Tracking the Paris meridian lineA is for Arago, the name of the scientist who helped map out the Paris meridian line (François Arago (1786-1853)). In this episode, I explore the "Rose Line" (as it was called in the Da Vinci Code), seeking out the bronze medallions along the streets of Paris, through the Louvre, and into the Paris Observatory. Featured is the voice of Nicolas Lesté-Lasserre, a science historian and the community manager of the Observatoire de Paris. He showed me around this incredible 17th century institution, which is usually closed to the public. Find more...
2023-06-2636 minThe Earful Tower: ParisSix In-Seine Paris secrets from six Paris expertsWelcome to the Earful Tower, the podcast that explores the hidden gems and secret spots of Paris. In this episode, the season finale, the whole team is on a private boat on the Seine River sharing our favourite secrets. The boat: Corto from Le Bateau Francais. Secrets from Earful Tour guide Charlotte Pleasants, Louvre guide Amber Minogue, Artist Lina Nordin Gee, Photographer Augusta Sagnelli, host Oliver Gee, and captain Clement. And a big thank you to all our Patreon supporters for making this podcast possible. Your contributions help us continue to bring you t...
2023-04-1718 minThe Earful Tower: ParisSix classic restaurants on the Left Bank of ParisWe revisit a chat with writer John Baxter about Paris and its compendium of history. We especially dig into the Left Bank and its classic restaurants, which are listed below. Le Select Address: 99 Bd du Montparnasse, 75006 Paris Lapérouse Address: 51 Quai des Grands Augustins, 75006 Paris Tour d'Argent Address: 19 Quai de la Tournelle, 75005 Paris Charivari Address: 143 Bd Raspail, 75006 Paris Le Balzar Address: 49 Rue des Écoles, 75005 Paris La Méditerranée Address: 2 Pl. de l'Odéon, 75006 Paris This episode was originally released for Patreon members, and each question was...
2023-03-1327 min
The Earful Tower: ParisDid you know a giraffe once walked to Paris? This week we reveal the story of the giraffe that walked to Paris in 1827 and made everyone go bananas. This story, especially the bit about Parisians going berserk for giraffes, is the subject of our new children's book: Grace the Giraffe in Paris. A bit of background: The giraffe walked from Marseille to Paris in 1827, a gift to the King Charles X of France from Egypt. This true story is fascinating. A giraffe hadn't been in France for 300 years, so practically no one had ever seen one. The arrival of this creature, which we've named G...
2022-08-0828 min
The Earful Tower: ParisTen expert tips for planning your Paris tripSo you're coming to Paris and you want to maximise your time and spend your money wisely. But how to do it? Here are some suggestions from your hosts Oliver and Lina, based on our deep explorations of the city as part of our Paris Countdown series (from which we're currently on a two-week intermission). So here they are: Ten expert tips for planning your Paris trip. A thank you to Pres Maxson for the original soundtrack to the episode. For the tips written out with lovely p...
2022-05-2336 min
The Earful Tower: ParisThe 10th arrondissement of Paris: The melting potThe 10th arrondissement feels like the centre of everything. People spill into the streets from the Gare du Nord station, one of the busiest rail terminals in the world, and mingle into a melting pot of old Paris, new Paris, and cultural offerings from around the world. The district also features an intriguing museum of handheld fans, a delightful art nouveau restaurant, and the authentic Paris picnic spot: the Canal Saint-Martin. The Earful Tower podcast episode This podcast episode on the 10th district of Paris includes an interview with Nico Alary who runs the ever-popular Holybelly restaurants...
2022-05-1636 min
The Earful Tower: ParisThe 15th arrondissement of Paris: The overlooked districtIt's Season 12 of The Earful Tower, The Paris Countdown: Here comes an-depth guide to the Paris arrondissements after we've spent 24 hours in each of them. This week it's the 15th arrondissement of Paris. The blog post is here with all the pictures. A big thank you to the Patreon supporters, without whom we wouldn't be making this season. Join them here. Music: A Pres Maxson interpretation of Le vent nous portera, by Noir Désir. Below are all the places we mentioned. Where to stay? Relais 12bis Addr...
2022-04-1134 min
The Earful Tower: ParisThe 16th arrondissement of Paris: The sweet lifeIt's Season 12 of The Earful Tower, The Paris Countdown: Here comes an-depth guide to the Paris arrondissements after we've spent 24 hours in each of them. This week it's the 16th arrondissement of Paris. The YouTube video that goes with this episode will be here, and the blog post is here with all the pictures. A big thank you to the Patreon supporters, without whom we wouldn't be making this season. Join them here. Below are all the places we mentioned. Where did we stay? Sourire Hotel @souriredepassy Address: 29 Rue des Marronniers, 75016
2022-04-0439 min
The Earful Tower: ParisThe 17th arrondissement of Paris: A slice of family lifeIt's Season 12 of The Earful Tower, The Paris Countdown: Here comes an-depth guide to the Paris arrondissements after we've spent 24 hours in each of them. This week it's the 17th arrondissement of Paris. The YouTube video that goes with this episode will be here, and the blog post will be here with all the pictures. A big thank you to the Patreon supporters, without whom we wouldn't be making this season. Join them here. Below are all the places we mentioned. Where we stayed Villa Alessandra @villa_alessandra_paris Addre...
2022-03-2842 min
The Earful Tower: ParisThe 18th arrondissement of Paris: What to find in MontmartreIt's Season 12 of The Earful Tower, The Paris Countdown: Here comes an-depth guide to the Paris arrondissements after we've spent 24 hours in each of them. This week it's the 18th arrondissement, with a strong focus on Montmartre. The YouTube video that goes with this episode will be here, and the blog post will be here with all the pictures. A big thank you to the Patreon supporters, without whom we wouldn't be making this season. Join them here. Below are all the places we mentioned. All the details: Hotel:Terrass...
2022-03-2132 min
The Earful Tower: ParisThe 19th arrondissement of Paris: City life by the waterIt's Season 12 of The Earful Tower, The Paris Countdown: Here comes an-depth guide to the Paris arrondissements after we've spent 24 hours in each of them. This week it's the 19th arrondissement, with a strong focus on the canals that run through the neighbourhood. The YouTube video that goes with this episode will be here, and the blog post will be here with all the pictures. A big thank you to the Patreon supporters, without whom we wouldn't be making this season. Join them here. Below are all the places we mentioned. ...
2022-03-1446 min
The Earful Tower: ParisThe 20th arrondissement of Paris: Where Bohemia meets the worldHere we are: Season 12, The Paris Countdown. For the next 20 weeks, you'll be hearing an in-depth guide to the Paris arrondissements after we've spent 24 hours in each of them. We're starting at the 20th arrondissement, with a strong focus on Edith Piaf. The YouTube video that goes with this episode is here, and here is the blog post with all the pictures. A big thank you to the Patreon supporters, without whom we wouldn't be making this season. Join them here. Below are all the places we mentioned. Hotel: Babel Bell...
2022-03-0735 min
Ripple Effects RadioCollin Oliver - Ripple Effects Episode 010Collin Oliver - Ripple Effects Episode 010Tracklist:1. Collin Oliver, Sierra Gary - Distracted - Brooklyn Fire2. Weiss, Harry Romero - Where Do We Go? (Extended) - Universal-Island Records Ltd.3. Mica Paris, Low Steppa - Heaven feat. Mica Paris (Extended Mix) - Armada Deep4. Hagenaar & Albrecht - What Would We Do (Qubiko Extended Remix) - Spinnin Deep5. Matroda - Rescue Me - Insomniac Records6. Juarez - Kibou (Original Mix) - Phoenix Music7. Per QX, Elias Bravo Ft. Jocelyn...
2021-11-1357 minThe Earful Tower: ParisAn idiot's guide to fashion in ParisWhat's the deal with Paris Fashion Week? And what should you wear on your visit to Paris? And how do Parisian women get their hair to look like that? All these questions and much more are answered this week by Monica de La Villardière. She is a Canadian in Paris, who works as a fashion and culture journalist. She is the co-host of the fashion podcast Fashion no Filter, and runs the hugely popular Instagram account @monicaainleydlv. And the idiot in this show, of course, is me. Enjoy the episode and subscribe for more o...
2021-09-2039 min
The Jimbo Paris ShowJimbo Paris Show #37- Acceptance, Self-discovery and Soul Healing. (Fatima Oliver)Welcome to The Jimbo Paris Show #37- Acceptance, Self-discovery and Soul Healing. (Fatima Oliver)This episode will lead us to our journey of self-discovery & acceptance by challenging insecurity, anxiety, and depression from childhood trauma, heartbreak, and physical abuse. “It is okay to not be okay. But it is not okay to remain that way.”“A victim-mentality must change to a victor mindset.” – Fatima Oliver At an early age, Fatima became emphatically convinced pain and family was synonymous. Living with the trauma from physical and sexual abuse, the loss of a ch...
2021-09-161h 00The Earful Tower: ParisHow we made a new Paris children's book!Lina and Oliver are two creatives in Paris. They may hate the word, but you can't deny that there's something creative going on there. In this episode, they talk about their newest venture, a children's book called Roger the Liger in Paris - and how they made it. To get the book, go to this link: www.theearfultower.com/roger
2021-09-1330 min
Oliver TalamancaMike Hayes Oliver Talamanca & MC Adrian - So Glitter In Paris Vol.10 (Spécial Guest Julien Dumont)Mike Hayes Oliver Talamanca & MC Adrian - So Glitter In Paris Vol.10 (Spécial Guest Julien Dumont)
01- Young Pulse - Theres Never Been (No One Like You)
02- Aretha Franklin - Touch Me Up (Mikeandtess Edit4 Mix)
03- Doug Willis - The Mighty Douglas (Dougs Godbizniss Mix)
04- Chaka Khan - Fate (Todd Terje Edit)
05- Bobby Thurston - You Got What It Takes (Dj S Remix)
06- Rick Sanders Feat. Black Aura - Night Breeze
07- Eminence - Give It Up (Feat. Kathy Brown Dr Packer Extended Remix)
08- Eddie Kendricks - Going Up In Smoke (Full Joey N...
2021-08-0659 min
Oliver TalamancaMike Hayes Oliver Talamanca & MC Adrian - So Glitter In Paris Vol.8 (Spécial Guest Tom Thibaudier)Mike Hayes Oliver Talamanca & MC Adrian - So Glitter In Paris Vol.8 (Spécial Guest Tom Thibaudier)
01- Bee Gees - Night Fever (RLP Re-Fevered)
02- Soulsearcher - Feelin Love (Dr Packer Extended Remix)
03- Teena Marie - I Need Your Lovin (Dj S remix)
04- Steve Shelto - Dont You Give Your Love Away (Dj S Remix)
05- JKriv Feat. Adeline - Yo Love (Club Mix)
06- Jamiroquai - Cosmic Girl (Dimitri From Paris Remix)
07- Pockets - Come Go With Me (Joey Negro Found A Place Mix)
08- Joe Smooth - Promised Land (Club Mix)
09 Horse Meat Disco...
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Oliver TalamancaMike Hayes Oliver Talamanca & MC Adrian - So Glitter In Paris Vol.7Mike Hayes Oliver Talamanca & MC Adrian - So Glitter In Paris Vol.7
01- Al McKay Allstars - Heed The Message (Joey Negro Extended Mix)
02- KID - Dont Stop (Dj S Remix)
03- Alec Carlsson - Paris Fried Chicken (J Paul Getto Remix)
04- Doug Willis - Crystal Lover (Re-Tide & Moon Rocket Remix)
05- Mousse T. - Horny' 98 (Extended Mix)
06- Michael Gray - Take Me Back (Extended Mix)
07- Space Funk - A Love Like This (JKriv Extended Remix)
08- The MuthaFunkaz - I Dont Want You Anymore (Feat. Marc Evans Dr Packer Extended Remix)
09- Aston Martinez & Marco...
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Oliver TalamancaMike Hayes Oliver Talamanca & MC Adrian - So Glitter In Paris Vol.6Mike Hayes Oliver Talamanca & MC Adrian - So Glitter In Paris Vol.6
01- Inner Life - Moment Of My Life (Dj S Remix)
02- D.C. LaRue – Indiscreet (Dr Packer Remix)
03- Heatwave - Boogie Nights (The Reflex Revision)
04- Space Funk - A Love Like This (Extended Mix)
05- Change vs. Janet Jackson - Glow Of Love 4 U (Young Pulse Mash Up)
06- Soulsearcher - Can't Get Enough! (Dr Packer Remix)
07 Loose Change - Straight From The Heart (Joey Negro Straight To The Groove Mix)
08- Anton Powers & Redondo - Make Your Move (Extended Mix)
09- Bel Amour - Be...
2020-12-271h 01The Earful Tower: ParisThe truth about the second Paris lockdownThis week, Oliver shares an honest look at the second lockdown in Paris. It began on October 30th and has been scheduled to run for four weeks. Mentioned in this episode: Stohrer Bakery, Le Bombardier pub, Saint-Ètienne-du-Mont church, Boulangerie Vandermeersch for the Kugelhopf, the park called Square Roger-Stéphane, and monsieur Segas for the canes. Here are the pictures from Empty Paris in the first lockdown: https://theearfultower.com/2020/04/20/scenes-from-paris-in-lockdown/ Listen to me sharing my Top 5 Paris Secrets in the last episode:https://theearfultower.libsyn.com/my-five-best-paris-secrets To ge...
2020-11-1628 minThe Earful Tower: ParisMy last day in Paris: Lockdown 2.0As Paris goes into lockdown again, here's how I spent my last day of freedom. You'll hear a lot of extra voices in this episode, and plenty of locations. Including: Papilles Coffeehouse: 77 Rue de Rochechouart, 75009 Paris Boneshaker Donuts: 77 Rue d'Aboukir, 75002 Paris Le Peloton Cafe: 17 Rue du Pont Louis-Philippe, 75004 Paris Find way more information about these places, and plenty of bonus content, by becoming a member here: https://www.patreon.com/theearfultower
2020-11-0225 min
Oliver TalamancaMike Hayes Oliver Talamanca & MC Adrian - So Glitter In Paris Vol.5Mike Hayes Oliver Talamanca & MC Adrian - So Glitter In Paris Vol.5
01- Gladys Knight & The Pips - Bourgie, Bourgie (Joey Negro Super Bourgeoisie Remix)
02- Ron Hall & The Muthafunkaz - The Way You Love Me (Feat. Marc Evans Dr Packer Remix)
03- Sister Sledge - Got To Love Somebody (Dimitri From Paris Remix)
04- A Taste Of Honey - Boogie Oogie (RLP Re-Edit)
05- Prospect Park - Till You Surrender (DJ Fudge Disco Mix)
06- Yuksek - I Don't Have A Drum Machine
07- Superfunk - Chinatown (Original Mix)
08- Micky More & Andy Tee - Im Back (Extended Mix)
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Oliver TalamancaMike Hayes Oliver Talamanca & MC Adrian - So Glitter In Paris Vol.4Mike Hayes Oliver Talamanca & MC Adrian - So Glitter In Paris Vol.4
01- Sheila & B. Devotion - Your Love Is Good (Dimitri From Paris Remix 2018 Remaster)
02- Doug Willis - Crystal Lover (Joey Negro Dub Disco Mix)
03- Selace Feat. Lisa Millett - Hooked On Bad Habits (Mousse Ts Extended Edit)
04- Stéphane Deschezeaux - Keep On Rockin (Original Mix)
05- The Shapeshifters - Life Is A Dancefloor (Feat. Kimberly Davis Dr Packer Extended Remix)
06- Hercules - Blind (Feat. Love Affair Frankie Knuckles Remix)
07- Boys Noize - Mvinline (Extended Mix)
08- Superfunk - La Guerre Du Funk
09...
2020-07-251h 02The Earful Tower: ParisHow leading a rugby team helped to run a Paris restaurantMeet Casey Laulala, a Samoan rugby player turned Paris restauranteur. He talks about how his life in the sports world taught him how to run a Paris restaurant. Find his restaurant Itacoa on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/itacoa_paris/ Find the restaurant website here: http://www.itacoa.paris/ And find Casey on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/casey_laulala/?hl=en Want more from The Earful Tower? Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/theearfultower
2020-06-2942 minThe Earful Tower: ParisAn introduction to jazz in Paris"Jazz is a compressed history of the modern world." So says Alex Freiman, a jazz musician from Paris who also works as a bookseller at Shakespeare and Company. We sat down in the Square René Viviani park beside the bookshop, where Alex had just finished a live set in front of a crowd. We talked about the vibrant jazz scene in Paris, great musicians to get you into the jazz world, and how Alex is bringing live music to the streets of Paris. We also talked about how jazz music can lea...
2020-06-2236 min
Oliver TalamancaMike Hayes Oliver Talamanca & MC Adrian - So Glitter In Paris Vol.3Mike Hayes Oliver Talamanca & MC Adrian - So Glitter In Paris Vol.3
01- Sister Sledge - Hes The Greatest Dancer (Dimitri From Paris Remix)
02- Qwestlife Feat. Teni Tinks - Hit It Off (Disco Soul Version)
03- Freeform Five, Carolyn Harding - Strength (JKriv Extended Remix)
04- Mousse T. - The Mic (Feat. TAZ & Inaya Day Rock)
05- LEB Harmony - Feeling Love (Joey Negro Edit)
06- Junior Jack - Thrill Me (Original Version)
07- Risk Assessment Feat. Jemeni G - Remember Me (Yuksek Extended Remix)
08- Donna Summer - (If It) Hurts Just A Little (Young Pulse Remix)
09...
2020-06-1559 minThe Earful Tower: ParisA closer look at the elegant 7th arrondissement of ParisI didn't know the 7th district of Paris very well until this week. Thanks to the mysterious Goddess of Fortune (aka Leah Walker from Paris Perfect rentals), Lina and I have landed in a luxury apartment by the Eiffel Tower for two weeks. Leah, who runs the social media for Paris Perfect, joined me for a chat about the 7th district, what it's like without the tourist (France's borders are still closed), and she also talks about how apartment rental companies like hers have had 100 percent cancellations. (Which is how I ended up here!). ...
2020-05-2238 minThe Earful Tower: ParisHow lockdown affects a top Paris restaurant criticThe vast majority of restaurants in Paris are still closed due to the lockdown. Those that have opened their doors are only offering takeaway. So what does an acclaimed restaurant critic like Alec Lobrano do instead? I chatted with the American writer about all things food, his life under lockdown, and how every Paris restaurant is like a theatre. We also talk about the future of the Paris restaurant industry, what happens when someone spots him buying frozen pizza, and where he'd go for his last meal in Paris. Spoiler alert: He c...
2020-05-1828 min
Oliver TalamancaMike Hayes Oliver Talamanca & MC Adrian - So Glitter In Paris Vol.2Mike Hayes Oliver Talamanca & MC Adrian - So Glitter In Paris Vol.2
01- Gwen McCrae - Doin' It (Joey Negro Soulful Reprise Remix)
02- Cerrone - Love in C Minor (Dimitri From Paris Remix)
03- The Vision Feat. Andreya Triana - Heaven (Mousse T s E Funk Extended Mix)
04- Afshin - Funkytown (MG Edit By Afshin u0026 Kiss My Black Jazz)
05- Qwestlife + Sugarhill Gang, GrandMaster Melle Mel & Scorpio - Fever (Laroye Powerfunk Mix)
06- Folamour - When She Moves, I m Moved
07- Teddy Pendergrass - You Cant Hide From Yourself (Dimitri From Paris Remix)
08- Debbie Jacobs...
2020-05-161h 03The Earful Tower: ParisLife as an influencer in the Paris lockdownParis has been closed down for about six weeks now and everyone's life has changed. Last week I checked in on friends of the show to hear about how the city looks different. This week I'm talking with three Paris influential online personalities to hear how the Paris lockdown has affected their respective businesses. Here are the links to the guests, how you can find them online, and where you can hear them in this slightly longer episode. (From 2.40) Carin Olsson from Paris In Four Months, talking about how being an Instagram influencer an...
2020-04-2749 minThe Earful Tower: ParisInside Holybelly: The hippest cafe in ParisA chat with Nico, the owner of Holybelly, which is the hippest and most happening cafe restaurant in Paris. Maybe even France. We talk about the secret to success, how Holybelly has gone beyond the hype and turned into an institution, and the time basketball superstar LeBron James came for breakfast. We also talk about what to order if you find yourself in a terrible Paris restaurant, a few tips for the 10th district, and how exactly to order a steak in French. Find Holybelly at: 5 AND 19 Rue Lucien Sampaix, 75010 Paris Nic...
2020-03-0945 minThe Earful Tower: ParisThe most elegant district of ParisToday's chat is an on-the-go episode co-hosted by my wife Lina. We visit all kinds of amazing spots, including the Champs-Elysées, the Petit Palais, Ladurée and more. Find the full details and my full guide to Paris by becoming a Patreon member. After the chat, it's tour guide Marie from My Private Paris talking about the fascinating burial spot of Louis the 16th and Marie Antoinette, which was also in the 8th. My Private Paris is the boutique tour agency sponsoring this podcast season. Find out more about My Private Paris here (and tel...
2020-02-2437 minThe Earful Tower: ParisThe Paris cafe that feels like homeHello everyone! It's season seven of The Earful Tower, and I'm exploring each of the 20 arrondissements in order. Seeming we're in the sixth week of the year, it's over to the sixth arrondissement. Today's chat is with Laurel and Kaysa from Treize au jardin, a bakery and cafe (and much more) on rue de Medicis, right by the Luxembourg gardens. We talk about surviving the Paris strikes, how to make a cafe a home for all, and good spots to find on the Left Bank. After the chat, it's tour guide Marie from My...
2020-02-1034 minThe Earful Tower: ParisSecrets of Paris: The Best BitsForest Collins describes a hidden cocktail bar hidden in a taqueria on Season 3 Episode 10 The former Mayor of 4th Christophe Girard reveals a secret passage in the Marais on Season 2 Episode 14 Supermodel and ultimate Parisienne Caroline de Maigret shares her secrets about how to be Parisian on Season 5 Episode 23 Author David Downie traces the Philip Augustus Wall on Season 6 Episode 31 Emma Jacobs shares her favorite unique, small museum in Paris on Season 6 Episode 2 David Smith, a courier, tells you where to find a piece of Harry Potter in Paris o...
2019-11-1137 minThe Earful Tower: ParisFoodies in Paris: The Best BitsHello everyone! Today is a bonus episode of The Earful Tower. In this show, you'll hear snippets from past episodes sharing top tips and stories related to sweet spots in Paris for food! The guests: -April Pett, who talks about macarons from Pierre Herme -David Lebovitz talks about his favourite food market in Paris -Michael Huffman shares his top chocolate spots in Paris -Amanda from Boneshaker Donuts discusses how the French view donuts -Tal Spiegel discusses how he started to match his shoes with pastries -C...
2019-11-0441 min
CoasterCastCB004 - Disneyland 2019Wie bereits berichtet, habe ich in Verbindung mit meinem Paris-Trip zur IAAPA Expo Europe einen Abstecher in den Disneyland Paris Park (nicht zu verwechseln mit dem Walt Disney Studios Park in Paris!) zelebriert.
Und weil das ganze SO viel anders war als alles, was ich aus bisherigen Parks kannte und ich nicht so ganz wusste, was ich aus diesem Park jetzt mitnehmen soll und kann, hat diese Episode ein wenig länger „durchgezogen“.
Wie immer erstmal die Links zu üblichen Quellen:
RCDBFreizeitpark-Weltoffizielle HomepageAllgemeines
Der Disneyland-Park in Paris wurde 1992 als EuroDisney eröffn...
2019-10-281h 00The Earful Tower: ParisThe best rooftop terraces of ParisHello everyone! Here are addresses mentioned in the show, in order. 1. Terrass Hotel: Address: 12-14 Rue Joseph de Maistre, 75018 Paris 2. Tour Saint Jacques: Address: Square de la Tour Saint-Jacques, 75004 Paris 3. Perruche: Address: Printemps de l'Homme, 2 Rue du Havre, 75008 Paris 4. Le Perchoir: Address: 14 Rue Crespin du Gast, 75011 Paris 5. Cafe Oz: Address: 34 Quai d'Austerlitz, 75013 Paris Video from the Tour Saint Jacques: https://youtu.be/_68_tvCZhP8 Support the Earful Tower on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/theearfultower And to get that additional ten percent off fr...
2019-08-2624 minThe Earful Tower: ParisBest smaller museums in ParisHello everyone! Today we have Emma Jacobs in the studio talking about her brand new book "The Little(r) Museums in Paris". She lists six smaller museums you should check out in this city, while also discussing her lovely illustrated book. Now, I'll write all this up in a blog post very soon, but if you're looking for the spelling of these six museums, voila: Musée de la chasse et de la Nature Address: 62 Rue des Archives, 75003 Paris Musée Nissim de Camondo Address: 63 Rue de Monce...
2019-06-0633 minThe Earful Tower: ParisHow to be a detective in ParisHello everyone! Meet Felix and Joris, two young Frenchmen who've created what I think is the most fun immersive experience in Paris. These two guys spent two years writing the creepiest detective story they could imagine, then they turned it into a two-hour immersive experience in the north of Paris. It's called Live Thriller and will see you running around Paris while getting the heck scared out of you. This isn't the typical Earful episode, nor is it the typical Paris experience, but I highly recommend it to you if you're l...
2019-04-0836 minThe Earful Tower: ParisThe art of walking in ParisHello everyone, What is it about Paris that makes it so synonymous with a good walk? A historian might suggest that the city was built for walking – ever since the Pont Neuf rolled out some of Europe's first pedestrian sidewalks 400 years ago. A resident might say that walking is more practical than the Metro in what is a (relatively) small world city. A flaneur (or flaneuse) – someone who likes to wander aimlessly – probably wouldn't even answer because they're off lost in their thoughts somewhere on the Left Bank. But who bette...
2019-03-2533 minThe Earful Tower: ParisGood day trips from ParisThis week's guest is Annabel Simms, a British woman who has explored the surrounds of Paris perhaps more than anyone! She has written two books on the subject: An Hour From Paris and Half an Hour From Paris, both of which you can find on her site here. We also discuss the trail sign posts that you'll find while walking around France, here is her blog post on the topic. Wanna join my book club? Go find more information on Patreon and perhaps see you for the live video with David Lebovitz on T...
2019-02-2532 minThe Earful Tower: ParisHow to enjoy the luxuries of Paris"Paris is a city made for spending money, there's temptation around every corner." That's a quote from Leah Walker, this week's guest, a luxury travel writer who knows Paris inside out. She joins me in the studio to explain how to have an extravagant trip in Paris. But, even if you're not in a position to go all in (join the club), then there are still a few good tips in there for how to splurge without spending too much. Of course, as always, listen to the podcast episode for the full picture. We also...
2019-02-1135 minThe Earful Tower: ParisBehind the scenes of Gay ParisThis week's guest is Bryan Pirolli, an author, marathon runner, and a tour guide around Gay Paris. He explains a little about the city's gay history, its present and its future. He also shares his thoughts on just how gay friendly the city is. And of course, we have a good old chat about Paris and tour guiding in general. And he ends with a few tips for good gay bars to check out. Oh yes, and here's the pic of Princess Palatine that Bryan mentioned. Find o...
2019-02-0431 min
Smartphone Blogger - Der Smartphone und Technik PodcastHonor Live-Event in Paris und einer von uns war dabeiIn Episode 67 sprechen Thorsten und ich über folgende Themen:
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Zu Besuch in Paris zur Präsentation des Honor View 20
Was bringt uns Apple auf die Ohren?
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2019-01-281h 11The Earful Tower: ParisThe most interesting thing in every Paris arrondissementMeet Boris from Paris in Person. He is a tour guide who knows Paris inside out. He shares the most interesting thing that you can find in every one of Paris's 20 arrondissements. In case you're unsure of the spelling from his list, I've added the places to the notes below. See all the pictures plus a little more on the official Earful Tower website here. The list! 1st. The Saint Germain Auxerois church: Enjoy the difference between the medieval and classical styles - and keep an eye out for the flamboyant gothic features.
2019-01-2153 minThe Earful Tower: ParisParis for history nerds This week's guest is Beckett Graham of The History Chicks podcast. It's her first time in Paris and I was curious to know what a history buff like her seeks out in a city like this. For addresses and more info, simply scroll down, or check the site here for even more information. Lay a potato at the grave of Parmentier Antoine Parmentier brought the humble potato to Paris and as a thanks, Parisians leave potatoes at his grave. You can find it in section 39 of Pere...
2019-01-1441 minThe Earful Tower: ParisHow to find the best chocolate in ParisHello! This week it's Michael Huffman in the studio talking about chocolate. He's the brains and the tastebuds behind the Paris Chocolate Guru, a group that does chocolate walking and tasting tours in Paris. We discuss where to find the best chocolate in Paris, what kind of chocolate to bring to a French dinner party, and Michael gets into detail about why chocolate is just as interesting as coffee and wine -- and just as important :) Be sure to join the $10/Month group on Patreon to see our Walk Show video li...
2018-07-0229 minThe Earful Tower: ParisWhy do people want to get married in Paris?Hi guys, Today's episode is an interview with The Reverend Michelle Wahila, a New Yorker who has called Paris home for six years. Perhaps better known by the moniker Ruffled By Grace, she whips around Paris in lace and Converse sneakers giving blessings to people who want to live out their dreams of a wedding in the City of Light. She was in The Earful Tower studio to discuss just why people are obsessed with Paris - and also the best practices for if YOU want to get married here. And of course...
2018-06-1826 minThe Earful Tower: ParisMurder in Paris with Cara BlackThis week it's award-winning author Cara Black, best known for her "Murder in…" Paris series. There's Murder in the Marais, Murder in Belleville… and murders in all but two of the other arrondissements. Anyway, in this podcast episode we spoke about everything from how Cara meets with cops in Paris for research, to why paying in euros 'isn't sexy', and to what Julius Caesar's Paris blog would be about. And Cara was an excellent sport and hung around for two videos. First, here's when we traced the route between the home and o...
2018-05-2129 minThe Earful Tower: ParisAwesome Paris secretsHi guys, It's quite the episode today - we've got Stefanie Kouatchet from the city hunt company Paris in Action revealing some of her favourite stories about Paris. Each of these places are linked to a place in Paris you may have walked past a million times without ever knowing the stories behind them. Featuring: The 'Spiderman' who stole five paintings from the Museum of Modern Art The Paris Meridian line and how to find it France's answer to Romeo and Juliet - Heloise and Abelard Th...
2018-05-1435 minThe Earful Tower: ParisThe best speakeasy bars in ParisEarful Tower listeners! Thanks for a record-breaking month in March - why not celebrate with a cocktail or ten? Here are the ten best speakeasies in Paris according to cocktail queen and return guest Forest Collins. If you're only here for info and no discussion, skip straight to the nine-minute mark, or just check the full list of bars on The Earful Tower's website here. And email me at oliver@theearfultower.com for tickets to the live show on April 18th. 10 euros per ticket to be there, or join Patreon at $5 a m...
2018-04-0245 minThe Earful Tower: ParisAre hipsters ruining Paris?This week we've got Guy Griffin in the studio talking about hipsters, coffee, and Paris. He's the man behind Cafe Oberkampf and Cafe Mericourt in the trendy 11th arrondissement. Check those coffee shops out right now. Some may say Guy is a hipster himself, so who better to discuss hipsters and how they're changing Paris? Guy hung around for a Walk Show after the episode, which you can watch if you become a Patreon member here. Lastly, if you want tickets to the next live show - with Adrian Leeds at Ca...
2018-03-2632 minThe Earful Tower: ParisAdrian Leeds: How, where, and why you should buy a home in ParisWe have the empress of Paris real estate - Adrian Leeds - in the studio today talking about property in Paris. You might recognize her from the hit TV show House Hunters International. She suggests good places in Paris to buy an apartment, she discusses the difficulties of buying a place as a foreigner, and how it might not be as tricky as you think to start a new life in Paris. If you want to buy a place with her, check her site out here. If you want tickets to my show w...
2018-03-0535 minThe Earful Tower: ParisThe story of Space Invaders in ParisParis is home to some of the most famed classical art in the history of the world. The Mona Lisa in the Louvre. Rodin's sculpture of The Thinker. Monet's game-changing forays into Impressionism. But there's one Paris art movement that's getting a lot of people very excited - and it's right beneath our noses, by our shoulders, and above our heads. Yes, I'm talking about the mosaic-tiled works of urban artist Invader, a man whose identity remains unknown but whose work has sold for up to €200,000. He has put up 1,341 pieces across Paris and...
2018-02-2638 minThe Earful Tower: ParisThe best streets in ParisToday's episode is a top-20 bonanza! I had tour guide extraordinaire April Pett in the studio to take me on a virtual walk through Paris. She gives her favourite street in each of the 20 Paris arrondissements. I like her list because it's not just streets, there are bridges, alleyways, elevated walkways and more, and she recommends them for different reasons. One street has the city's only baguette vending machine, for instance. Book a tour to see the streets of Paris with April here, at April in Paris tours, and be sure to drop my name.
2018-02-1946 minThe Earful Tower: ParisMy first trip to Paris (and trying to find Mary...)It's a very different episode of The Earful Tower this time around. Meet Eddie Gee, my little brother, who has just been in Paris trying to help me solve a ten-year-old mystery. In short, we're tracking down Mary, a woman who saved both of our skins on our first trip to Paris a decade ago. Along the way, we see loads of Paris and meet a few interesting characters too. But can we find Mary? Images from this episode are here. *********** The Earful Tower exists thanks to...
2017-12-1141 minThe Earful Tower: ParisWhy Paris is called Paname and other mysteriesAmber Minogue, the woman behind the Paname podcast, comes into the studio and clears up how Paris got its nickname. She also talks about her Paris podcast, the cafe that charges five euros for a cup of milk, and how to spot a movie set in Paris. And hang around for Corey's Story at the end, this time he's talking about the ultimate scam in the history of Paris. *********** The Earful Tower exists thanks to support from its Patreon members. From $10 a month you can unlock almost endless extras including bonus...
2017-10-1025 minThe Earful Tower: ParisInvisible Paris (and a very bloody painting)This week we're joined by Adam Roberts from the Invisible Paris blog. It's thanks to Adam that I learned about chasses roues (pictured below), which I blogged about before here. He's also the guy who inspired me to head out to the "human zoo" at the eastern edge of Paris. More on this over the weekend. And in case you're wondering, here's the link to the blog post he wrote after he found the "pont neuf postcard". Adam blogs all about Paris here, and has just published a book about the c...
2017-09-2329 minThe Earful Tower: ParisLindsey Tramuta: The best restaurants on the right bank of Paris (plus elephant soup)This week we're joined in the studio by Paris guru Lindsey Tramuta - the woman behind The New Paris and the Lost in Cheeseland blog. She recommends the top restaurant experiences in every arrondissement of the right bank of Paris. Plus we talk about everything from her new podcast to Scarlett Johansson's popcorn shop in Paris. Afterwards, we have Corey Frye sharing a story about when the Paris food scene featured elephant soup. Listen here, and see the restaurants Lindsey chose (together with amazing foodie pics) over on the Earful Tower website. ...
2017-09-1826 minThe Earful Tower: ParisA walk through Paris with a cafe ownerHere's the audio from when Oliver met with Guy from Cafe Oberkampf in April and went for a walk around Paris. Their final stop was the cafe that Guy was about to open, Cafe Mericourt, which ha opened its doors to the public this week. Find out all about the coffee scene in Paris, the 11th arrondissement of Paris, and the mysterious signature dish of the cafe - shakshuka. And of course, get the most out of this episode by watching it as a video on Facebook.
2017-06-2933 min
OLIVER PÁRISTRISTE CANCION DE AMORTrack número 10 del Album Favor de Estar Swingando de Oliver Páris Rockabilly Orchestra, una versión Swing como tributo al estandarte del Rock Mexicano Alex Lora y El Tri de México, gracias por las motivaciones generadas por su música maestro Lora. Dedicada a mis amigos del 311 CB2 100mts y en especial a mi amigo Salvador Ramírez García por enseñarme a tocar la guitarra.
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2016-12-0703 min
OLIVER PÁRISROCKY ROCK AND ROLL9o Track del album Favor de Estar Swingando de Oliver Páris Rockabilly Orchestra, con inspiración en los maestros de ZZ TOP, una pieza excelente y muy divertida para tocar.
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2016-12-0704 min
OLIVER PÁRISSABOR A NADAVersión Swing de la canción Original de los años 60s del señor Dino Ramos en la versión de el maestro Palito Ortega, quien fuera un interprete muy reconocido en México en los años dorados del Rock & Roll, 8vo track que forma parte del album Favor de Estar Swingando.
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2016-12-0705 min
OLIVER PÁRISMI PASION7o Track del Album Favor de Estar Swingando de Oliver Páris Rockabilly Orchestra, canción inspirada en ese momento especial cuando conoces a la mujer que te atrapa el corazón ¡ Para siempre !
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2016-11-2603 min
OLIVER PÁRISFUNKY A GO GOZAR6o Track del Album Favor de Estar Swingando de Oliver Páris Rockabilly Orchestra, dedicado a todas las niñas curiosas y ansiosas en época de secundaria o preparatoria (Según la experiencia personal).
Con la participación en coros de Ilse e Irene Bonilla Hernández.
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2016-11-2304 min
OLIVER PÁRISCHICO PLATONICO5o Track del Album Favor de Estar Swingando de Oliver Páris Rockabilly Orchestra, tema basado en las primeras experiencias de amor en época de secundaria o primer año de preparatoria (Según la experiencia personal).
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2016-11-1504 min
OLIVER PÁRISLA SUERTE DE PERROPrimer Sencillo del Album Favor de Estar Swingando de Oliver Páris Rockabilly Orchestra, este tema es fusion de Rockabilly con Surf, con notas musicales de The Ventures y Del Shannon como Tributo a ellos. La Big Band presente para todos los amantes del Rockabilly, el Rock and Roll, el Surf y los Clásicos que marcaron nuestra vida, yeah !!!
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2016-11-0705 min
OLIVER PÁRISJUGUETE DEL AMORPrimer track del 1er álbum OLIVER PÁRIS ROCKABILLY ORCHESTRA - FAVOR DE ESTAR SWINGANDO, es un tema que contiene fusión de Heavy Rockabilly con Big Band y la nota de voz del Inolvidable Actor Mexicano Mauricio Garcés, para todos los amantes del Rockabilly Mexicano.
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https://vimeo.com/oliverparis/juguete
2016-10-2903 min
OLIVER PÁRISEN EL ÁCIDO2o Tema del álbum Favor de Estar Swingando de Oliver Páris Rockabilly Orchestra, con el género Western como base, inspirado en la película Django Unchained de Quentin Tarantino.
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2016-08-1104 min
OLIVER PÁRISLA MANTEQUILLA SWING3er Track del álbum Favor de Estar Swingando de Oliver Páris Rockabilly Orchestra, es un Cover de la agrupación Mexicana Los Locos del Ritmo en una versión más Swing. Con nota de voz del programa Mexicano Discotec Orfeón A Go Go.
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2016-08-1003 min