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New episode: Sloe Janvier

January has a strange energy, doesn’t it?

The rush of Christmas is over.

The cold has settled in.

Money feels tighter.

Motivation feels slower.

This week on Pardon Your French Podcast, we’re talking about Sloe Janvier — that in-between time where life feels quieter, heavier, and a little stripped back.

And what shows up when everything else falls away?

Community.

Neighbours. Friends. Small acts of kindness. People who step in without being asked.

This episode came from real life this week — cars breaking down, plans wobbling, the cold biting hard — and being reminded that sometimes it’s not money, stuff, or perfect plans that carry you through… it’s people.

If January has felt slow, lonely, or a bit relentless for you — this one’s for you.

Listen now And tell us: who has shown up for you when you needed it most?

Sometimes, that’s the whole story.

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NEW EPISODE — Episode 38: Dead Week

That strange week between Christmas and New Year where: • no one knows what day it is

• motivation has left the building

• the house is quiet

• and everything feels a bit… flat

We’re calling it Dead Week — and we’re talking about why it feels so odd, why it’s actually normal, and why you don’t need to rush into “new year, new you” energy just yet.

We also do a gentle 2025 round-up — the real kind.

No highlight reels. No pressure. Just honesty.

If you’re feeling tired, bored, reflective, or not quite ready to start again — this one’s for you

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NEW EPISODE — CHRISTMAS SPECIAL 2025

Today’s episode is a little Christmas catch-up and a really lovely full-circle moment

We’re welcoming back Jade, who first joined us way back in Episode Five, to see where life has taken her since — and what a journey it’s been.

We talk all things Montpellier, lycée life, growing up between cultures, and what it really feels like to be turning 18 and stepping into the next chapter of life in France.

It’s reflective, honest, and full of those conversations that only seem to happen at Christmas — when you pause, look back, and realise just how much can change.

If you love real stories about life in France, growing up abroad, and finding your way, this one’s for you

Christmas Special — out now on the Pardon Your French Podcast

Grab a cuppa, take a quiet moment, and come and listen with us

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NEW NEW EPISODE — QUICK FIRE

This week on Pardon Your French, it’s just me and Vanessa… and absolutely no time to overthink

Fast questions.

Honest answers.

Zero filter.

From life in France to random truths we probably shouldn’t admit out loud, this episode is quick, chaotic, and full of laughs — the kind that happen when you put two friends on the spot and hit record.

If you fancy something light, funny, and easy to listen to, this one’s for you.

Quick Fire — out now on all podcast platforms

Let us know your favourite answer (or which one made you laugh the most)

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NEW EPISODE — Home-ish

What does home really mean when you’ve moved countries, built a new life, and still feel a pull to somewhere else?

In this week’s episode of Pardon Your French, we’re talking all things Home-ish — that in-between feeling of belonging, nostalgia, comfort, and confusion that comes with expat life. When France feels like home… but so does the place you left behind.

Expect honest conversation, shared stories, laughter, and those little truths that only come out when you’re trying to explain where you’re from and where you belong — all at the same time.

If you’ve ever felt rooted and floating, settled and searching, this one’s for you.

Episode: Home-ish Out now on all podcast platforms

Pop the kettle on (or pour the wine), press play, and come feel a little less alone

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NEW EPISODE ALERT — “Meufs & Muffins”

Oh yes… this week’s Pardon Your French Podcast is a full feast.

We’re talking food, French life, and the wonderfully chaotic journey of settling into a new country as expats — with plenty of humour, honest truths, and the usual dose of “did we really just say that? ”From baguette battles to cultural cravings, from muffins to mishaps… we’re serving it all. If you love a good giggle, a bit of storytelling, and a peek behind the curtain of expat life, this episode is absolutely for you.

Episode: Meufs & Muffins Live now on all platforms!

Grab a snack (trust us, you’ll get hungry), tune in, and come laugh with us.

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This week we take a sneak peak at the soon-to-open Handsome Boar Jaymaye — a brand new local restaurant with serious heart, style, and flavour. We got the inside scoop, had a wander through the space, and trust us… you’re going to want to keep your eyes on this one.

If you love French life, food, community, and a little honest humour… this one’s for you.

Grab a cuppa, get cosy, and enjoy the episode.

Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & YouTube.

New episodes every Friday.

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NEW EPISODE: Pour Le Fun

This week on Pardon Your French, me and Vanessa dive into the pure fun, madness, and everyday humour of living in France — the stuff no one warns you about, but everyone ends up laughing about.

From the charming chaos…

to the “did that really just happen?” moments…

to the small joys that make this country feel like home…

It’s an episode that’s all heart, all giggles, and all the reasons we love this beautiful, unpredictable French life.

If you’re in need of a smile, a laugh, or just a feel-good escape — this one’s for you.

Pour Le Fun is out now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & YouTube.

Grab a cuppa (or a glass of wine), and come laugh with us!