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What is true love? What does it mean to be French?

These are just some questions that host Shade Souc explores this season. She's got some interesting perspectives from high-school sweethearts, a self-described polyamorous feminist, and a woman who quit her high-flying job in Paris - for love of course.

More specifically, Shade interviews guests who have lived internationally outside of France. Because, perhaps it's easier to understand about what what makes you French when you're no longer living in France!

You probably learned about the French Revolution in school (or at least watched Les Mis). But what does a modern French protest look like? Our guest, Blandine, gives us all the tea. Including why you should bring swimming goggles, and why it’s ok to protest naked.

Highlights:

Here’s what we cover in this episode of Naked French:

• Growing up in Paris [01:14]
• How Blandine met her husband at an assemblée générale [02:43]
• The time he went on TV (almost) naked [04:07]
• The most important events in Blandine’s life [05:44]
• How to become an artist [07:56]
• Why do the French protest so much? [09:47]
• French protest highlights from over the years [12:44]
• Zombie flashmob [16:53]
• Protesting tips and how to stay safe during a protest [19:13]

Transcript

Get the French transcript for free at www.nakedfrench.co : The modern French Revolution

Notes:

Check out Blandine’s personal website: www.blandinelehec.com

Follow Naked French on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nakedfrench.co/

Naked French Bilingual Newsletter: https://www.nakedfrench.co/#newsletter

Credits:

Host: Shade Souc

Producer and Narrator: Michelle Teo

Translator: Eden Rebora Mourier

Sound: Jules Quirin

Creative Storytelling: Sarah Ayres

If you’ve ever been to the south of France, you know that people there LOVE their rugby. Nicolas, a Sarlat Rugby player, is aiming to take his team to the big leagues – Fédérale Une. Let’s find out what it’s like living in Sarlat, France, and competing in such an intense sport.

Highlights:

• Growing up in the French countryside [01:04]
• What was Nicolas like growing up? [02:04]
• What moments have shaped Nicolas’ life the most? [06:58]
• Playing rugby in Ireland and Barcelona [09:11]
• The challenges Nicolas has faced – on and off the field [12:39]
• What mindset do you need as a rugby player? [15:34]
• The typical day in the life of a Sarlat Rugby player [16:59]
• What’s next for Nicolas? [18:17]
• Advice for aspiring athletes [20:04]

Transcript:

Get the French transcript for free at www.nakedfrench.co: Being a French rubgy player

Notes:

Sarlat Rugby website: https://sarlatrugby.com/

Watch Sarlat Rugby play: https://www.youtube.com/c/SarlatRugby

Sarlat Rugby Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Sarlatrugby/

Sarlat Rugby Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarlatrugby/

Sarlat Rugby Twitter: https://twitter.com/sarlatrugby

Follow Naked French on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nakedfrench.co/

Get the Naked French Bilingual Newsletter: https://www.nakedfrench.co/#newsletter

Credits:

Host: Shade Souc

Producer: Michelle Teo

Translator: Eden Rebora Mourier

Sound: Paul Candau

Creative Storytelling: Sarah Ayres

Last time we spoke to Romain in Season 1, he had just moved to Taiwan with his wife. And now, they have a beautiful baby boy! Let’s check in and see how the life of a dad is treating him.

Highlights:

Here’s what we cover in this episode of Naked French:

• Becoming a father [01:17]
• New parent sleep deprivation [03:44]
• The hardest parts about being a new dad – and the best [06:45]
• The French lullaby parents love to sing to their kids [08:44]
• How the move back to France is going (again, c’est le bordel!) [10:38]
• What Romain will miss most about Taiwan [12:16]
• What Romain is looking forward to in France [13:24]
• Reverse culture shock [14:51]

Transcript

Get the French transcript for free at www.nakedfrench.co: The life of a dad, it's a mess!

Notes:

Check out Romain’s last episode: https://www.nakedfrench.co/podcast/culture-shock-a-french-guy-in-asia

Follow Naked French on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nakedfrench.co/

Get the Naked French Bilingual Newsletter: https://www.nakedfrench.co/#newsletter

Credits:

Host: Shade Souc

Producer: Michelle Teo

Translator: Eden Rebora Mourier

Sound: Paul Candau

Creative Storytelling: Sarah Ayres

Meet Nora Poggi, French director and producer of the acclaimed documentary She Started It. Let’s explore her cinephile roots, how she broke into the US film industry, and what it’s like making documentary films in the genre’s golden age.

Highlights:

• Growing up in Paris [01:14]
• What was Nora like when she was young? [01:43]
• Moving to the US and culture shock in America [06:24]
• Working as an impact producer [11:57]
• Being a female director [15:02]
• What Nora loves about making documentary films [17:00]
• She Started It [18:17]
• What mindset do you need as a journalist or documentary filmmaker? [20:32]
• Time management when working on lots of projects [22:45]
• Looking after your mental health [24:34]
• How to become a documentary filmmaker [25:58]

Transcript

Get the French transcript for free at www.nakedfrench.co: The beautiful profession of cinema

Notes:

See what Nora’s been working on: https://www.norapoggi.com/

Nora’s Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/creativedistribution/

She Started It: https://www.shestarteditfilm.com/

Follow Naked French on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nakedfrench.co/

Get the Naked French Bilingual Newsletter: https://www.nakedfrench.co/#newsletter

Credits:

Host: Shade Souc

Producer and Narrator: Michelle Teo

Translator: Eden Rebora Mourier

Sound: Jules Quirin

Creative Storytelling: Sarah Ayres