New episode: Join me for a walk through a very empty Louvre museum, talking about Da Vinci, Arago lines, and the 1st arrondissement of Paris.
Author: Oliver Gee
Host of The Earful Tower podcast and writer of the blog posts
Year in review: The best of The Earful Tower in 2019
Year in review. Here’s what you liked the most in 2019.
Renovating a chateau in the French countryside
New episode: It’s Julie from French Manoir, talking about nightmare renovations, chateau history, and life as the only Asian in her village.
We did it!!! My memoir will be printed!!!
New blog post: The campaign was successful! Paris On Air will be a book! Now it’s time to plan the tour!
An idiot’s guide to the French Revolution
New episode: It’s history podcaster Mike Duncan talking about the French Revolution in the simplest terms possible!
All you need to know about my memoir: Paris On Air
New episode: I wrote a book! Here’s the inside word on my Paris memoir (and how you an order a copy).
Notre Dame fire update with the Marais Mayor
New episode: The Marais Mayor gives an update on the Notre Dame fire… and it doesn’t look likely that we’ll be getting inside any time soon…
Should you ask French people to correct your French?
Today it’s an episode with Camille from French Today and we’re talking about the whole idea of asking French people to “correct you” when you’re speaking French with them.
Guide to Paris: The best things to do in every arrondissement
It’s here: The Earful Tower’s complete guide to Paris.
Australians making a mark in France (and pictures from the live show)
It’s the audio, the video, and the photos from the big event at the Australian ambassador’s residence!
Parisian men: Dating, sex, and fashion (according to a Parisian man)
New episode: We hear a lot about the almost mythical Parisian woman… but what about her male counterpart? Paris podcaster Greg Pouy shares his thoughts.
Why do French people always answer me in English (and what can I do about it)?
New episode: How can I make the French speak French, with Camille from French Today.
At the Bar Hemingway in Paris with an actual Hemingway
New episode. It’s Claudine Hemingway, descendent of Ernest himself, talking cocktails, Paris, and the Ritz hotel.
Beer, breweries, and historical Paris gangs
New episode: Australian in Paris Michael Kennedy from the Paname Brewing Company talks about craft beer, the 19th arrondissement, and how to get through French red tape.
A guide to the (many) secret vineyards of Paris
Paris wine expert Geoffrey Finch talks wine, hidden vineyards, and grapes in Paris.
Five great vintage clothing shops in Paris
New episode: Where to shop in Paris, how to shop in Paris, and where to find the best vintage clothes spots.
Exploring the Marais with Paris writer David Downie
New episode: It’s author David Downie talking about the Marais, walking across Paris, and how to sneak into courtyards.
Tu or vous? A closer look at a French language peculiarity
Tu and vous: how to use them, when to use them, and how to make the switch to the less formal version.