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k&k episode 114 - the one where they consider their acceptance speech... and stuff...

Published on 2008-01-30 13:35:00

We couldn't get rid of Frog with a Blog, so he's still around in episode 114, where we open presents, then talk about awards ceremonies, the various ways of celebrating mardi gras and theatrical adventures. (Show links)This episode was brought to you by the word "cracher" (to spit. because according to the Muffin Man, "hock a loogie" can't be translated into French. If there is someone out there who can verify this, that would be LOVELY.).And we're gonna go and see the Rocky Horror Picture Show

k&k episode 113 - the one where they learn how to take compliments... and stuff...

Published on 2008-01-27 14:38:00

Chaos always ensues when Frog with a Blog is in the Coffee Table Studio, and episode 113 is no exception. We talk about rogue traders, whether the French have any ability to smile, regional differences in behaviour, and taking and giving compliments. (Show links)This episode was brought to you by the phrase "faire un compliment" (give a compliment).Tell your friends about the katiaandkyliemac podcast!

k&k episode 112 - the one where they talk about neighbourly manners... and stuff...

Published on 2008-01-23 12:11:00

The lovable Vivi is with us again in episode 112, yet another episode that is well and truly fuelled by m&ms. We talk about things like typical Parisian apartment buildings, maid rooms, neighbourly behaviour (and not so neighbourly behaviour), creaking doors, toilet talk, Sarkozy and the wedding rumours, Hell, the new smoking laws and the SOS Helpline book sale. (Show links)This episode was brought to you by the phrase "fermez la porte" (close the door).Tell your friends about the katiaandkyliem

k&k episode 111 - the one where they learn the alphabet... and stuff...

Published on 2008-01-20 12:01:00

With everyone's favourite Vivi back in the coffee table studio, we start off episode 111 with an impromptu sing-a-long, Vivi tells us a TNT story, then we debate a bit about ads on public television again, and then we derail completely and start talking about dubbing and French game shows on television. We also chat about pizza, beer, spice levels and the French inability to queue (or stand in line, for those Americans out there). (Show links)This episode was brought to you by the word "abécé

k&k episode 110 - the one where they celebrate the non-smoking laws... and stuff...

Published on 2008-01-16 15:08:00

In episode 110 we wax poetic about the fabulous new non-smoking laws, revisit the topic of Sarkozy, his girlfriend and his son, then chat about ads on tv and television tax, visiting the doctor and the phenomenon of over-medication in france, the juice bar and a perplexing situation involving vous, tu and kisses, and an outing at the movies. (Show links)This episode was brought to you by the word "respirer" (breathe).Tell your friends about the katiaandkyliemac podcast!

k&k episode 109 - the one where they gossip about Sarkozy... and stuff...

Published on 2008-01-13 14:37:00

It's business as usual in episode 109, as we catch up on some feedback from listeners (and discuss Kyliemac's knoweldge of the kitchen), and we talk about our respective Christmases (including Walmart, Target and foie gras). Then we rant a bit about New Years traditions in France, the galette des rois and gossip for a bit about Sarkozy and his new girlfriend. (Show links)This episode was brought to you by the word "la cuisine" (the kitchen).And we're gonna go and see the Rocky Horror Picture Sho

k&k episode 108 - the one where they learn a few manners... and stuff...

Published on 2008-01-10 11:46:00

When in France, do as the French do - or everyone is going to laugh at you. In episode 108, we take a closer look at some of the more common rules of French social etiquette, and tell many an anecdote in the hopes that you guys are either a. able to learn something from it and not make the same mistakes as us, or b. entertained, or c. a little bit of both. (Show links)This episode was brought to you by the phrase "les bonnes manières" (good manners).Tell your friends about the katiaandkyliemac

k&k episode 107 - the one where frog finds out if they've learned anything... and stuff...

Published on 2008-01-07 02:59:00

It is our very special pleasure to welcome Frog with a Blog back into the coffee table studio for episode 107! In a very scary world première (punctuated by the singing of random French christmas carols and childrens songs), he takes the reins on the podcast and interrogates Katia and Kyliemac on how much they know about France and life in France. (Show links)This episode was brought to you by the word "la glace" (ice cream).Tell your friends about the katiaandkyliemac podcast!

k&k episode 106 - the one where they argue about the meaning of words... again... and stuff...

Published on 2007-12-30 13:23:00

One of our favourite episodes is one from quite some time ago (episode 5 to be exact), and it was all about Words - the different words we use in our respective countries for the same things. In this extra-long holiday special of the podcast, we decide to revisit this much-loved topic, and spend quite a bit of time arguing about the different words we use in reference to food. So get yourself comfortable and listen to the animated discussion in episode 106! (Show links)This episode was brought t

k&k episode 105 - the one where they talk about French Christmas traditions... and stuff...

Published on 2007-12-23 03:09:00

This week we bring you the k&k Christmas special! From upside down Christmas trees to creepy Santon (you'll just have to listen to find out what we're on about), in episode 105 we talk about a few of the more interesting French Christmas traditions, past and present. Now, in light of the holiday season, we're only putting up one episode this week and one next week, but they're extra long ones, so you shouldn't miss us too much! (Show links)This episode was brought to you by the word "un arbre de

k&k episode 104 - the one where they talk about learning English... and stuff...

Published on 2007-12-19 13:13:00

We tend to make some sweeping generalisations about France and the French on this show, so it's nice to get a "real" Frenchman in to set us straight occasionally. With Tracey and Pierre back in the CTS, we chat about some interesting topics in episode 104, such as the pronounciation and choice of names in English and French, English classes and learning English in France, and for some strange and unknown reason, we deviate completely ffrom the topic in true k&k style and talk about the phenomeno

k&k episode 103 - the one where they talk about t-shirt ideas... and stuff...

Published on 2007-12-16 11:17:00

It is our pleasure to finally announce the winner of the t-shirt competition, but you'll have to listen to episode 103 to find out which one it is! We discuss Alice sightings, then Kyliemac gets into a bit of a university update, we talk about blockages and strikes, then we chat about some of our plans for next year! (Show links)This episode was brought to you by the word "l'université" (university).The t-shirt idea poll is CLOSED! Listen to this episode to find out who won!Tell your friends ab

k&k episode 102 - the one where they taste the candy... or are they lollies? or sweets? ... and stuff...

Published on 2007-12-12 11:49:00

Because it was simply impossible to pry the microphones out of the hands of our honoured guests, we have one last Porgy episode for you all in episode 102. Kyliemac pulls out the "halloween candy" and turns the group of non-Americans in front of her into guinea pigs for a while, then we continue in the format of the last few episodes -what one listener so astutely called "orchestrated chaos"- with some topics such as berets, being on time and bachelors jam. Thankyou Kim, Tracey, Pierre, Rhino75,

k&k episode 101 - the one after 100... and stuff

Published on 2007-12-09 08:20:00

The party continues in episode 101 (because none of our lovely guests - Kim, Tracey, Pierre, Rhino75, Frog with a Blog - wanted to let go of the microphones). We visit topics like graph paper, the eiffel tower, fizzy water and the new smoking laws. Oh, and do you want that special treat that we promised you? Thanks to the delicious FwaB, you can check out this video of the Episode 100 shenanigans. (Show links)This episode was brought to you by the words "l'eau plate" et "l'eau pétillante" (flat

k&k episode 100 - the one where they pretend to let everyone else do the talking... and stuff...

Published on 2007-12-05 13:10:00

Dear listeners, hold onto your headphones, because we have officially reached episode 100!!! It is our very great pleasure to have a number of fabulous guests in the coffee table studio to help us celebrate this milestone - Kim , Tracey, Pierre, Rhino75, Frog with a Blog - and despite the resulting chaos with a crazy mix of accents and all sorts of juicy topics like toilets, geese and body hair on the agenda, we do manage to pull it all off in true K&K style. The Muffin Man took some photographi

k&k episode 99 - the one before 100... and stuff...

Published on 2007-12-02 10:24:00

Kyliemac is armed and ready in episode 99, and decides to put Katia and the ever-charming Kim to the test with some interesting little quizzes about France, the French, the French language and life in France. It's very very interesting to see how much (or how little) we all know about France, and how much we like arguing with each other. (Show links)And we're getting excited about episode 100, so please leave us an audio comment, or maybe even draw us a picture! We love pictures!This episode was

k&k episode 98 - the one where they become rubbish vigilantes... and stuff...

Published on 2007-11-29 13:41:00

Accompanied by the lovely Kim, we are truly on a roll in episode 98 (just be warned, we get a little bit naughty, sometimes). We talk about things like chocolate, candy shops, health kits for Haiti, peeps, the strikes (again), helping tourists, sabotaged vélibs, rubbish dramas, confrontations with random strangers, ghost cats and pet cemeteries, pieds pacquets (sheep feet and tripe), teeth, tooth fairies and tooth mice, crack-downs on illegal downloads in France. Oh, and of course, there are a

k&k episode 97 - the one where they talk about blockages... and stuff...

Published on 2007-11-26 13:33:00

We have the magnificent Kimmeh in the coffee table studio for episode 97, and we're a bit excited because we've got a fantastically interesting voicemail from a listener. We chat about Thanksgiving and traditions, Kim tells us all about the Very Dramatic Student Strikes that have held her University hostage for the last few weeks, then we discuss the effects of the ongoing public transport strikes and suspected sabotage. As we are wont to do, we also get a bit excited and distracted by random an

k&k episode 96 - the one where they strike against the strike... and stuff...

Published on 2007-11-21 12:04:00

Things are heating up in Paris at the moment as the strikes continue to drag on interminably, and we have a nice old time whinging about it all on episode 96. We also chat about Katia's recent trip to England, covering topics such as heat'n'eat and English beer. You could almost play Spot The Stereotypes! Ahem. We also finally get around to doing another "French expression of the week", so grab a peach and listen up! (Show links)This episode was brought to you by the word "une pêche" (a peach).

k&k episode 95 - the one where Kyliemac rediscovers America... and stuff

Published on 2007-11-18 08:49:00

Episode 95 is an interesting one, as we discover a little about what it's like to be an expat in other countries, and then Kyliemac tells us all about her recent visit to the US, including adventures at Walmart and the joys of Halloween candy. (Show links)This episode was brought to you by the word "un bonbon" (candy/a lolly).Tell your friends about the katiaandkyliemac podcast!

k&k episode 94 - the one where they wonder if they're tourists... and stuff...

Published on 2007-11-15 03:42:00

After a recent visit to an expat fair, we chat in episode 94 about some of the things we saw and people we met, what it means to be a "tourist" vs an "expat", and what we consider ourselves to be. (Show links)This episode was brought to you by the word "expatrier" (expatriate).Tell your friends about the katiaandkyliemac podcast!

k&k episode 93 - the one where they talk about travelling the world... and stuff...

Published on 2007-11-12 09:33:00

Have you ever dreamed of travelling to distant and unknown places? Forget France - how about Siberia? Or the Gobi Desert? Tracey, our special guest for episode 93, is not just dreaming about it, she's going to do it (and already has done quite a bit of travelling to distant and unknown places already, to be honest. Jealous, much?). We also talk a little bit about learning foreign languages and the excitement of travelling. (Show links)This episode was brought to you by the word "dag" (you'll hav

k&k episode 92 - the one where they talk about amphibians... and stuff...

Published on 2007-11-07 12:09:00

It is our pleasure to have the charming Frog with a Blog with us again in episode 92, and we think you'll find this episode INTEResting. We talk about amphibians and métro experiences, then we actually do a follow-up from a previous show, then we get back onto the topic of "home" from a French person's perspective. The conversation then turns to travelling, tim tams, strikes, and drinking. (Show links)This episode was brought to you by the word "la gnole/gnôle/gniole/gnaule/niôle" (aka eau d

k&k episode 91 - the one where they have a froggy Halloween... and stuff...

Published on 2007-11-05 12:51:00

With both of us off gallavanting around the world at the moment, episode posting is a little sporadic - but never fear, episode 91 was worth the wait. By popular demand, we have the dashingly handsome Frog with a Blog with us in the coffee table studio again, and despite the usual sillyness, we do manage to get into some interesting discussions, including The Official Katia And Kyliemac Rap, sauce, the real meaning of m&ms, halloween, pajamas, licences to speak English and paperwork. (Show links

k&k episode 90 - the one where Katia finally wins a pronounciation war... and stuff...

Published on 2007-11-01 03:41:00

We're delighted to still have Tracey with us in the coffee table studio for episode 90, especially because the Australianisms are flying all over the place, and poor Kyliemac gets stuck smack bang in the middle of it all. We discuss the pronounciation of certain words and what French people living in Australia think of Australians, then we have an impromptu Italian cooking lesson with Tracey. We also talk about how Tracey and Pierre are preparing to move back to Australia, then chat about apartm