RECORDED: 28 December 2007 and 27 January 2008
DURATION: 34:40 SIZE: 31.8 MB STEREO

SYNOPSIS: But then I guess, better late than never. In this podcast, many belated New Year wishes… first some news and then I explain how in France you have until the end of January to do your cards and wish the best for 2008 (I know, excuses!). I also bring you a soundscape recorded during my Christmas break in Edinburgh: join me on a trip to the bank and the post office in windy Scotland.

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MUSIC AND LINKS:
Voicemail from Archerr and Tom the Ramble Redhead
Edinburgh Hogmanay Video
Hogmanay on Wikipedia

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 Late Late Late: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (8618)

RECORDED: Sunday 16 December 2007
DURATION: 36:30 SIZE: 33.5MB STEREO

SYNOPSIS: Listen to the sounds of Paris as I walk from my house to Bruno’s. Join me for a trip to the garage, the supermarket, where I pick up food for a Raclette, and hear about what has been going on lately.

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MUSIC AND LINKS:
Raclette on Wikipedia
Aguas de Março by Ryan Green and Scott Anderson
Right to vote for Europeans living in France
Trunk Guy Trunk Cast, look for #115 A Festive Parisian Day Trip

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 Sporadic: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (1657)

RECORDED: Saturday 17 November 2007
DURATION: 51:12 SIZE: 47MB

SYNOPSIS: Hear about my wonderful 30th birthday celebrations, spread over three weeks! And the slightly less joyous events unfolding in Paris and the rest of France as we are being held hostage by trade unions defending archaic benefits for rail and metro workers. The title, amour et galère, translates as love and toil.

Via Flickr, originally uploaded by Selva

MUSIC AND LINKS:
Trade Unions in Europe on Wikipedia
French strike brings travel chaos on the BBC
Transport strikes continue through the weekend on France 24
Music by Christophe Moulin, les Restaurateurs on YouTube
Le Gai Moulin, Paris

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 Amour et Galère: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (2513)

RECORDED: 28 October 2007
DURATION: 29:07 SIZE: 26.7MB

SYNOPSIS: Back after a break, catch up with my news and hear a little more about the fab Vélib scheme.

MUSIC AND LINKS:
Strangers in Wonderland, Addicted
Vélib website
Vélib on Wikipedia

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 And the adventure goes on: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (1902)

RECORDED: Thursday 16 and Friday 17 August 2007
DURATION: 35:29 SIZE: 32.4MB STEREO
GUEST: Bruno

SYNOPSIS: Join Bruno and I after our walk to the bottom of the Verdon Grand Canyon in the Alpes de Haute Provence region of France. Hear about our holidays so far and listen to the rapids as I wade through the water.

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MUSIC AND LINKS:
Kick in the Can, Rain of July :: Podsafe Music Network
View all photos :: on a satelite map
Verdon Gorge on Wikipedia

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 Down the gorges: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (5896)

RECORDED: Saturday 4 August 2007
DURATION: 43:31 SIZE: 39.9MB STEREO

SYNOPSIS: It is August in Paris, and there is definitely a holiday feeling in the centre of the city. Put on your swimming costume and your earphones, and join me for a stroll down Paris’ beach (yes, beach!) taking in the sights and sounds on the way. Recorded before leaving for holidays.

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MUSIC AND LINKS:
Music courtesy of the Winston Giles Orchestra, Chakra Superstar
and Celine Mastrorelli, Le Silence, Podsafe Music Network
Photos of Paris Plage mine :: paris-gay.com
More information paris.fr :: Wikipedia (in French)

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 At the beach in Paris: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (2198)

RECORDED: Wednesday 8 August 2007
DURATION: 38:53 SIZE: 35.8MB

SYNOPSIS: Take a break, put your feet up, grab a glass of your favourite vin and join me for this wine-themed podcast. As this will be the last podcast before my summer holidays, I also tell you about my holiday plans with Bruno.

MUSIC AND LINKS:
Kick in the Can, Will You :: Podsafe Music Network
Wines of France
Podcasts mentioned: Archerradio :: NiPP#30 Pride continued: two letters ::
NiPP#07 Morning baguette

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 Wine and holidays: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (2341)

RECORDED: Monday 16 July 2007
DURATION: 39:06 SIZE: 35.9MB STEREO

SYNOPSIS: The day before, the mayor of Paris launched Vélib, the new self-service bike scheme. Instead of walking to work, join me as I cycle on one of the 10 000 new bikes. Includes extracts from the news in English and French.

Via Flickr, originally uploaded by twO®

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MUSIC AND LINKS:
Voice mail from Ramble Redhead, Imaginary Parisian mentioned
Articles from the BBC and LCI
Vélib website
Vélib on Wikipedia
Music courtesy of the Winston Giles Orchestra, We wait for the sunrise

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 Velibing to work: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (2258)