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| The Earful Tower: Paris | |
|---|---|
| Presentation | |
| Hosted by | Oliver Gee |
| Genre | Travel, Talk, Local |
| Format |
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| Language | English |
| Length | 30 mins |
| Country of origin | France |
| Production | |
| Production | The Earful Tower |
| Publication | |
| Original release | December 2016 |
| Related | |
| Website | theearfultower |
The Earful Tower: Paris is a podcast about Paris and France hosted by an Australian expatriate Oliver Gee and featuring stories of everyday life and history of Paris, tips on travel to Paris, French language lessons, and interviews with locals, who share their perspectives on Paris and France.[1]
Premise[edit]
The podcast is a weekly audio show, typically with a special guest who shares their story over half an hour. These guests include authors, tour guides, restaurateurs, musicians, comedians, politicians and all those whose views and experiences present interest to the listeners who may be planning a trip to Paris, are studying French or are interested in Parisian life, history, food, architecture or style.[2]
Episodes[edit]
As of May 2024, 15 seasons and over 400 episodes have been released. Some seasons focus on a specific theme, such as the Countdown Season when the hosts spent twenty-four hours in each of the twenty Paris arrondissements.[3]
The podcast guests include authors John Baxter, Cara Black, David Downie and Stephen Clarke, model Caroline de Maigret, ambassadors Denise Bauer and Brendan Berne, chef and author David Lebovitz, cookbook writer Patricia Wells, journalist Simon Kuper and many other Parisians and expats of note.[4]
Reception[edit]
The Earful Tower: Paris was voted the Best Podcast in Paris in 2018 by the readers of Expatriates Magazine. As of May 2024, it is ranked in top ten in several countries in the category of Places & Travel, including #4 in Australia. It is consistently ranked in top 50 in the United States, Great Britain and France.[5] The podcast is frequently listed among the most recommended about Paris and France.[6][7][8]
Host[edit]
Oliver Gee moved to Paris from Australia as a journalist in 2015, but switched to podcasting in 2017.[2]. He built on his experiences as an expatriate and a podcast creator to launch his writing career with a memoir Paris On Air in 2020.[9]. In collaboration with his wife and co-host Lina Nordin Gee he followed up with a series of children's books inspired by the unusual and whimsical stories he has uncovered while working on his show.[10][11] Having gained recognition through his podcast, Oliver occasionally plays the role of an English-speaking Paris expert for various media outlets. In April 2024, he was interviewed by the NBC affiliate TV station for their segment on the Eiffel Tower and the preparations for the 2024 Paris Olympics.[12]
References[edit]
- ^ "Discover NEW Hidden Secrets of Paris with Oliver Gee". Alliance Française. March 13, 2021.
- ^ a b Siossian, Emma (November 12, 2022). "Paris travel podcaster Oliver Gee living his dream life". ABC News. Archived from the original on May 28, 2024. Retrieved May 28, 2024 – via www.abc.net.au.
- ^ Gee, Oliver (March 4, 2022). "How to spend 24 hours in EVERY Paris arrondissement". The Earful Tower. Archived from the original on December 3, 2023. Retrieved May 28, 2024.
- ^ Rosenbloom, Stephanie (April 9, 2020). "Traveling by Ear: 13 Podcasts for Wandering Souls". The New York Times. Archived from the original on May 27, 2024. Retrieved May 28, 2024.
- ^ "Podcast Chart Rankings". Chartable. May 28, 2024.
- ^ Rickman, Catherine (January 18, 2021). "7 Podcasts About Life in France". Frenchly. Archived from the original on May 28, 2024. Retrieved May 28, 2024.
- ^ The Local France (December 2, 2022). "The 14 best podcasts to help you understand France and the French". The Local.fr. Archived from the original on February 27, 2024. Retrieved May 28, 2024.
- ^ "Top 6 of the best Podcasts about Paris and French culture (English spoken)". My Paris Touch. May 12, 2020. Archived from the original on December 2, 2023. Retrieved May 28, 2024.
- ^ "From Podcast to Page: Oliver Gee and Lina Nordin Gee on their Newest Book!". French Library. 2022.
- ^ Thayer, Laura (November 19, 2021). "Charming Paris Children's Books: An Interview with Oliver Gee". Paris Perfect.
- ^ "Books by Oliver Gee". Google Reads.
- ^ Swan, Scott (April 17, 2024). "Iconic Eiffel Tower is focal point of 2024 Summer Olympics". WTHR Channel 13, NBC Indianapolis.