Podcast Episodes

Arago: Tracking the Paris meridian line

Season 15 Episode 2

A is for Arago, the name of the scientist who helped map out the Paris meridian line (François Arago (1786-1853)). 

In this episode, I explore the "R…

2 years, 11 months ago

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Introduction to the big new season of The Earful Tower

Season 15 Episode 1

Welcome to the ABCeason... or the AB Season... or the ABC-son. Haven't quite figured the spelling yet, but you get the idea, I hope. 

Now you know wh…

2 years, 11 months ago

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Movies and art on the French Riviera

Season 14 Episode 4

It's our series finale on the French Riviera. This time, we're looking at art, especially through the lens of cinema (and the Cannes Film Festival) -…

2 years, 11 months ago

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Ten top places to explore on the French Riviera

Season 14 Episode 3

After month in the French Riviera, here is the Earful Tower's tips for places we recommend in the area, from big famous towns to tiny and lovely vill…

2 years, 11 months ago

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Famous writers and the French Riviera

Season 14 Episode 2

Author John Baxter is back - this time discussing literature from the French Riviera. We tackle a lot, with a bigger focus on F Scott Fitzgerald and …

3 years ago

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Five golden rules for visiting the French Riviera

Season 14 Episode 1

We've spent a month in the French Riviera. Here is The Earful Tower's introduction to the area via five golden rules for your own visit. 

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3 years ago

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Farewell to the little red scooter

Season 13 Episode 27

Here's a poem I wrote to say goodbye to my little red scooter.

Inspired by the great Australian bush poet Banjo Paterson.

Farewell, Little Red, thank…

3 years, 1 month ago

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Six In-Seine Paris secrets from six Paris experts

Season 13 Episode 26

Welcome to the Earful Tower, the podcast that explores the hidden gems and secret spots of Paris. In this episode, the season finale, the whole team …

3 years, 1 month ago

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A new life in the ??th arrondissement of Paris

Season 13 Episode 25

A quick episode today where Lina and I reveal our new Paris neighbourhood and our first thoughts. 

Get all the extras on Patreon here: https://www.pa…

3 years, 1 month ago

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The insider's guide to an ancient Paris market

Season 13 Episode 24

Welcome to the Earful Tower, the podcast that explores the hidden gems and secret spots of Paris. In this episode, we're taking a stroll through the …

3 years, 1 month ago

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