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**The Earful Tower: Paris**

The Earful Tower is a weekly podcast all about Paris, hosted by Australian expat Oliver Gee. With a huge variety of guests – from cooks and comedians to TV hosts and tour guides – this show will transport you to the City of Lights and make you feel like you’ve met the characters that make it shine.

Latest Episodes:

Paris on lockdown: The first two weeks Mar 30, 2020

Show notes

It has been two weeks and we're keeping busy to keep sane.

Pub quizzes, puzzles, and daily sketches - here's how we're keeping busy while staying home.

Also... The books arrived! Get yours here: https://theearfultower.com/memoir/

What can we learn from the Rome lockdown? Mar 25, 2020

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Italy is about a week ahead of France when it comes to the coronavirus. Italy is the worst affected country in the world with 7,500 deaths as of March 25th.

I chatted with an Australian freelance journalist, Josephine McKenna, who has been living in Italy for 12 years, for her take on the scene.

While this is a podcast about Paris, I thought it would be informative and interesting to learn what we in France (and indeed what you around the world) might be in for.

Jo shared her tips for quarantine, a glimpse into life in Italian lockdown, and a few insights into regular life in Rome (which I admit I don't know much about).

Why not send some kind words to Jo on Instagram? Her account is: https://www.instagram.com/josephine.mckenna/

Support The Earful Tower on Patreon here: www.patreon.com/theearfultower

'I got Coronavirus': One Parisian's story Mar 24, 2020

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A friend of mine, 45-year-old David, has been in quarantine after coming down with the virus that's bringing the world to a standstill.

When he told me the news, and told me what he had to do to keep his girlfriend and unborn child safe, I asked if he'd share the story with us all.

So here's that story. David, a Breton "stuck in Paris", tells of how he caught the virus, what it did to him, and how he got through quarantine.

He also talks about French healthcare and the French response, how he is staying healthy, and he shares an impressive imitation of bagpipes.

Support The Earful Tower on patreon here: www.patreon.com/theearfultower

Get my memoir here: www.theearfultower.com/memoir

Lina and Oliver: A Paris couple in Lockdown Mar 20, 2020

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Day four of the lockdown. Police have given out 18,000 fines to people caught outside without their note.

Me and my wife Lina are in our 30 sqm apartment in Montmartre (322sq feet) watching life from the balcony.

We talk about the guilt in going out for exercise, the Rear Window life, and visits to the bakery.

Find Lina's stuff on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/parisianpostcards/

Buy her prints here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/parisianpostcards

Buy my memoir here: https://theearfultower.com/memoir/

Please support me on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/theearfultower

A Paris cafe owner talks about the lockdown Mar 18, 2020

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Paul from Le Peloton cafe already had a lot on his plate. He co-runs a cafe in the Marais and a popular bike tour company (Bike About Tours)... not to mention he's a father of three!

So as you can imagine, it was a kick in the shins to learn that he had 100 percent cancellations for the bike tours, then had to close down the cafe. He's today's guest on The Earful, sharing his story via telephone.

As we mention in the episode, Paul was one of the very first guests on this show about three years ago, talking about the best streets to cycle down in Paris.

Find Bike About Tours on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/bikeabouttours/

Find Le Peloton Cafe here on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lepelotoncafe/

Why not show them some love!

Meanwhile, find my memoir here: www.theearfultower.com/memoir

And support this podcast on Patreon here: www.patreon.com/theearfultower

Parisians told to stay home to curb coronavirus spread Mar 17, 2020

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Paris is on lockdown. We've been told to stay home, only to leave for a very good reason (and with a note to prove it to police).

My journalistic instincts have kicked in, so it's time to take a break from the regular show and focus on Paris during this historic time.

Expect more regular episodes shining a light (and hopefully some positivity) on this unusual time.

Expect interviews with people affected across Paris (by phone of course, the studio is closed).

And if you want me to keep going, please become a member on Patreon. www.patreon.com/theearfultower

My book: www.theearfultower.com/memoir

David Lebovitz on French drinks Mar 16, 2020

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It's chef and blogging superstar David Lebovitz talking about his new book, Drinking French.

We also talk about the 11th arrondissement,

His book is available now and it's called Drinking French: The Iconic Cocktails, Apéritifs, and Café Traditions of France, with 160 Recipes.

Find out more on www.davidlebovitz.com

After David it's tour guide Bertrand from My Private Paris talking about the courtyards of the eleventh district, how to walk into them, and what you might find.

My Private Paris is the boutique tour agency sponsoring this podcast season. Find out more about My Private Paris here (and tell them I sent you!)

If you want to find more about The Earful Tower, here's the website, here's the Patreon link, and here's my Instagram. Get a copy of my new book here.

Coronavirus in Paris: What's going on? Mar 10, 2020

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What's the latest with the Coronavirus in France and Paris? Should you cancel your trip? How is daily life affected?

I asked these questions to Ben McPartland, the editor of The Local, Europe's News in English.

The Local Europe, especially The Local France, has loads of practical information and advice about what's going on with the Coronavirus. Keep an eye on them for further updates.

www.thelocal.fr

www.thelocal.it

Inside Holybelly: The hippest cafe in Paris Mar 09, 2020

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A 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

Nico's new podcast: That Restaurant Thing

After our chat, it's tour guide Bertrand from My Private Paris talking about the fascinating history of the tenth district.

My Private Paris is the boutique tour agency sponsoring this podcast season. Find out more about My Private Paris here (and tell them I sent you!)

If you want to find more about The Earful Tower, here's the website, here's the Patreon link, and here's my Instagram. Get a copy of my new book here.

Caroline de Maigret on Parisian women and Pigalle Mar 02, 2020

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Today's chat is with model Caroline de Maigret, who has just published a book about ageing called Older But Better, But Older. She's the ultimate Parisienne, if you ask me.

If you want to find more from Caroline, check out her Instagram page here.

After the chat, it's tour guide Bertrand from My Private Paris talking about the fascinating history of the ninth district.

My Private Paris is the boutique tour agency sponsoring this podcast season. Find out more about My Private Paris here (and tell them I sent you!)

If you want to find more about The Earful Tower, here's the website, here's the Patreon link, and here's my Instagram. Get a copy of my new book here.

Oh yes, and here's the YouTube video from when Caroline showed us her neighbourhood: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kmREkrfUPbY

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