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I walked through 20 Paris arrondissements in 20 consecutive days: Here are 20 things I learned

January 4, 2019August 14, 2021 Oliver Gee

Here are 20 facts about Paris you probably didn’t know.

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The Earful Tower wins ‘The best podcast in Paris 2018’

December 20, 2018November 15, 2023 Oliver Gee

NEW BLOG POST: It’s official! The Earful Tower won! Here’s a look back at a wonderful 2018 and a look ahead to the new year.

Entertainment / Understanding the French

Six culture shocks you may face in France

December 19, 2018December 19, 2018 Oliver Gee

France is different. There’s no denying it. Here are a few culture shocks you’re likely to come across, thanks to special guest Rosie from Not Even French.

Entertainment / Understanding the French

Why are women so overlooked in France’s history?

December 3, 2018December 3, 2018 Oliver Gee

New podcast episode: Talking X-rated Marie Antoinette facts and why women are glossed over in France’s history with Heidi Evans from Women of Paris.

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Introducing: The Earful Tower Magazine

December 1, 2018February 1, 2019 Oliver Gee

Want a whole lot more of Paris? Check out the Earful’s exclusive new magazine.

Entertainment / Paris secrets

The Earful Tower’s 20 Days of Christmas… in 20 Paris arrondissements

November 27, 2018November 8, 2019 Oliver Gee

Here we go: 20 days, 20 arrondissements in Paris, 20 live videos…

Entertainment / Paris secrets / Understanding the French

Left Bank vs Right Bank of Paris: Which is better for tourists?

November 19, 2018September 1, 2022 Oliver Gee

New blogpost and podcast episode. It’s season five! Today I dissect the Left and Right Banks to find the best one for tourist, once and for all. Featuring authors John Baxter and Lindsey Tramuta.

Entertainment / Understanding the French

History’s most famous Parisians (if they were alive today)

November 9, 2018 Oliver Gee

Imagine if Napoleon, Joan of Arc, Edith Piaf (and more) were living in the Paris of 2018… Here’s what they’d be doing (and what they’d be wearing).

Entertainment / Honeymoon / Paris secrets

Meet Eleonore, the crocodile found in the Paris sewers in 1984

September 9, 2018November 21, 2023 Oliver Gee

VIDEO AND BLOGPOST: SHE’S ALIVE!! I went to find Eleonore, the croc that was found in Paris in the 80s and now lives in Brittany.

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Paris podcast: What is The Earful Tower?

July 16, 2018November 8, 2019 Oliver Gee

NEW EPISODE: Here’s a closer look behind the scenes of The Earful Tower, it’s past, and its future.

Entertainment

Comedian Seb Marx on language, Paris, and making French people laugh

July 9, 2018November 8, 2019 Oliver Gee

NEW EPISODE: An American comedian in Paris is in the studio talking about the French language, his new show, and the Grands Boulevards.

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The Earful Tower’s private Facebook group

June 22, 2018July 7, 2018 Oliver Gee

A little more information on the Live Walk Shows and how to watch them.

Entertainment

VIDEO: Why you shouldn’t lose the keys to your Paris apartment

June 13, 2018July 11, 2021 Oliver Gee

VIDEO: An unexpected story from a crowd member at a LIVE Earful Tower event.

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Versailles, Paris books, and bakeries: Coming up in June on The Earful Tower

May 31, 2018November 8, 2019 Oliver Gee

Here comes videos with author Stephen Clarke, author Elaine Sciolino, Pastry Prince Frank Barron (aka Cake Boy Paris), tour guide April Pett, YouTuber Jay Swanson, and a trip to Versailles with Bike About Tours. And that’s just the Walk Shows!

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What you get for supporting The Earful Tower

May 15, 2018June 22, 2018 Oliver Gee

Here’s how to support The Earful Tower, guarantee its future, and put a huge smile on the face of an Australian podcaster in Paris.

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YouTube: How to find all the Earful Tower videos

May 13, 2018December 20, 2018 Oliver Gee

Here’s how to subscribe to The Earful Tower on YouTube, and a taste of what you can expect there.

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Coming up in May on The Earful Tower…

May 8, 2018May 9, 2018 Oliver Gee

Here are all the Walk Shows and episodes coming in May (and beyond), featuring author Cara Black, YouTuber Geraldine Lepere, and many more!

Entertainment

Talking music in France (with a concert pianist)

April 30, 2018November 8, 2019 Oliver Gee

Meet Bonnie Brown, a pianist about to put on free shows in Paris.

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What is The Earful Tower?

The Earful Tower is a channel about Paris and France, hosted by Oliver Gee since 2016.

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The New York Times said it’s one of the world’s “most transportive” podcasts.

We share Paris via walking tours, videos, blog posts, social media, and a popular Substack newsletter. We even make Paris-themed children’s books. And our member club opens a whole world of bonus Paris content.

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