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Local Show Dec 5,2023

FASHIONMode: Chanel’s suit

Charles McDonald returns with FASHIONmode, with a special Christmas story for the show’s December episode, an insight into the history of Chanel’s iconic suit.

by Robert Quinn
Local Show Dec 2,2023

Left of the Dial: Northern Soul (in France)

Northern Soul – the music and dance movement that emerged in Northern England in the late 1960s, powered by unreleased tracks, obscure B-sides and flops from 60s and 70s Motown. On this week’s episode of Left of the Dial, the show ventures into the movement and genre, featuring chats with those keeping the movement alive in France. Keep the faith.

by Robert Quinn
Local Show Nov 29,2023

The Earful Tower: The Sound of the Underground

We’re going way beyond the metro. On the latest episode of The Earful Tower, Oliver Gee goes underground, exploring what Paris has to offer below the surface! Beyond the metro, through the sewers, through one jazz bar from a certain La La Land, and even a journey that may or may not have ventured through the (illegal) areas of the catacombs.

by Robert Quinn
Local Show Nov 27,2023

Paris Cocktail Talk: Seychelles Rum with Richard D’offay of Takamaka

Paris Cocktail Talk returns! On this month’s episode of Paris Cocktail Talk, Forest Collins brings listeners on a journey to the world of rum. Richard D’Offay is the co-founder of Seychelles rum distillery Takamaka, and on this month’s episode, he talks to Forest about how he and his brother built the brand, why they distill both molasses and cane rum, how they’ve worked with local farmers to source the cane, and how this rum expresses the local terroir. Stay tuned until the very end, where you’ll receive not one, but three excellent cocktails recipes, devised and offered by Richard.

by Robert Quinn
Local Show Nov 23,2023

Petite Frite: The Scottish Health Secretary’s Hotspot

If you don’t laugh you’ll cry. Petite Frite returns with an irreverent recap on the week in news and politics, featuring a hefty data roaming fee for one Scottish minister!

by Robert Quinn
Local Show Nov 21,2023

Left of the Dial: The Psychotic Monks

On the latest episode of Left of the Dial, Robert Quinn chats to Paul Dussaux of the post-punk group The Psychotic Monks. In light of their performance at the Palais de Tokyo, Paul talks about the importance of catharsis and sincerity within the Saint-Ouen formed group’s live performance. Holding onto these aspects of their performance is a credit to the friendship and chemisrry within the group. Paul chats to Robert about how they maintain that chemistry and passion while still protecting their mental health, alongside details of working in the studio with Gilla Band’s Daniel Fox and the topic of being a poltical band.

by Robert Quinn

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