Nik-in-Paris Podcast

Relax 30 – Nik some time to relax 3

nikinparis@gmail.com (Nik-in-Paris) — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 10:03:11 +0000

The third and final part of my Relax series with Cram Redgeh of the Living Life as a Gay DJ in the UK podcast. Enjoy and why not leave him a comment and let him know you are listening?

Relax 29 – Nik some time to relax 2

nikinparis@gmail.com (Nik-in-Paris) — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 06:22:56 +0000

Part 2 of my week on Relax with Cram Redgeh of the Living Life as a Gay DJ in the UK podcast. Leave him a comment and let him know you are listening!

Relax 28 – Nik some time to Relax

nikinparis@gmail.com (Nik-in-Paris) — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 06:18:26 +0000

Thanks to all of you that have been in touch. I’ve really appreciated your comments and emails. Last week I was interviewed by Cram Redgeh of the Living Life as a Gay DJ in the UK podcast. Check it out, I pick 6 of my favourite songs to be played over the week. Enjoy!

NiPP#67 Video – Paris Gay Pride

nikinparis@gmail.com (Nik-in-Paris) — Sat, 02 Feb 2008 21:40:53 +0000

RECORDED: 24 June 2006 DURATION: 3:07 SIZE: 18MB SYNOPSIS: Trying out iMovie with some old films of Gay Pride. Click to play MUSIC AND LINKS: Bob Sinclair, Love Generation Photos of Paris Gay Pride Podcast #29 Proud in Paris New! View all my video podcasts on my new YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/nikinparis CONTACT: I would love [...]

NiPP#66 Late, late, late

nikinparis@gmail.com (Nik-in-Paris) — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 06:28:52 +0000

RECORDED: 28 December 2007 and 27 January 2008 DURATION: 34:40 SIZE: 31.8 MB STEREO SYNOPSIS: But then I guess, better late than never. In this podcast, many belated New Year wishes… first some news and then I explain how in France you have until the end of January to do your cards and wish the [...]

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year

nikinparis@gmail.com (Nik-in-Paris) — Mon, 24 Dec 2007 23:13:10 +0000

Thanks for everything this year and looking forward to more fun in 2008!

NiPP#65 Sporadic

nikinparis@gmail.com (Nik-in-Paris) — Sun, 16 Dec 2007 21:37:40 +0000

RECORDED: Sunday 16 December 2007 DURATION: 36:30 SIZE: 33.5MB STEREO SYNOPSIS: Listen to the sounds of Paris as I walk from my house to Bruno’s. Join me for a trip to the garage, the supermarket, where I pick up food for a Raclette, and hear about what has been going on lately. Binaural recording – [...]

NiPP#64 Amour et Galere

nikinparis@gmail.com (Nik-in-Paris) — Mon, 19 Nov 2007 21:36:36 +0000

RECORDED: Saturday 17 November 2007 DURATION: 51:12 SIZE: 47MB SYNOPSIS: Hear about my wonderful 30th birthday celebrations, spread over three weeks! And the slightly less joyous events unfolding in Paris and the rest of France as we are being held hostage by trade unions defending archaic benefits for rail and metro workers. The title, amour [...]

Birthday surprise! 30 years later…

nikinparis@gmail.com (Nik-in-Paris) — Sat, 10 Nov 2007 11:45:18 +0000

Thank you to all my friends and listeners for all the birthday wishes. Here is a little surprise for you :) Click on the photos for more… And here are the photos from the party for my 30th… Podcast coming soon, hugs, Nik x

NiPP#63 And the adventure goes on

nikinparis@gmail.com (Nik-in-Paris) — Sun, 28 Oct 2007 20:00:23 +0000

RECORDED: 28 October 2007 DURATION: 29:07 SIZE: 26.7MB SYNOPSIS: Back after a break, catch up with my news and hear a little more about the fab Vélib scheme. MUSIC AND LINKS: Strangers in Wonderland, Addicted Vélib website Vélib on Wikipedia CONTACT: I would love to hear from you: Leave me voicemail (USA): 1-775-637-6474 Email me: [...]

NiPP#62 Down the gorges

nikinparis@gmail.com (Nik-in-Paris) — Sun, 02 Sep 2007 17:44:49 +0000

RECORDED: Thursday 16 and Friday 17 August 2007 DURATION: 35:29 SIZE: 32.4MB STEREO GUEST: Bruno SYNOPSIS: Join Bruno and I after our walk to the bottom of the Verdon Grand Canyon in the Alpes de Haute Provence region of France. Hear about our holidays so far and listen to the rapids as I wade through [...]

NiPP#61 At the beach in Paris

nikinparis@gmail.com (Nik-in-Paris) — Tue, 21 Aug 2007 10:48:16 +0000

RECORDED: Saturday 4 August 2007 DURATION: 43:31 SIZE: 39.9MB STEREO SYNOPSIS: It is August in Paris, and there is definitely a holiday feeling in the centre of the city. Put on your swimming costume and your earphones, and join me for a stroll down Paris’ beach (yes, beach!) taking in the sights and sounds on [...]

NiPP#60 Wine and holidays

nikinparis@gmail.com (Nik-in-Paris) — Fri, 10 Aug 2007 05:34:26 +0000

RECORDED: Wednesday 8 August 2007 DURATION: 38:53 SIZE: 35.8MB SYNOPSIS: Take a break, put your feet up, grab a glass of your favourite vin and join me for this wine-themed podcast. As this will be the last podcast before my summer holidays, I also tell you about my holiday plans with Bruno. MUSIC AND LINKS: [...]

NiPP#59 Velibing to work

nikinparis@gmail.com (Nik-in-Paris) — Mon, 06 Aug 2007 04:42:10 +0000

RECORDED: Monday 16 July 2007 DURATION: 39:06 SIZE: 35.9MB STEREO SYNOPSIS: The day before, the mayor of Paris launched Vélib, the new self-service bike scheme. Instead of walking to work, join me as I cycle on one of the 10 000 new bikes. Includes extracts from the news in English and French. Via Flickr, originally [...]

NiPP#58 Video – London Eye

nikinparis@gmail.com (Nik-in-Paris) — Fri, 03 Aug 2007 22:14:52 +0000

RECORDED: 18 May 2007 DURATION: 6:11 SIZE: 27.8MB GUEST: Bruno SYNOPSIS: Film from our trip to London in May. Click to play MUSIC AND LINKS: Pulp, Common People London Eye Photos from our trip CONTACT: I would love to hear from you: Leave me voicemail (USA): 1-775-637-6474 Email me: nikinparis [at] gmail.com Add yourself to [...]

NiPP#57 Update and High Speed Records

nikinparis@gmail.com (Nik-in-Paris) — Sun, 22 Jul 2007 17:27:46 +0000

RECORDED: Wednesday 11 July 2007 DURATION: 47:56 SIZE: 44MB STEREO SYNOPSIS: Join me on my way to Rennes in Brittany as I record my trip from home to Paris Monparnasse train station and update you on my travels and my flat hunt. There is also information about French TGV trains and the recent speed record [...]

New voicemail number

nikinparis@gmail.com (Nik-in-Paris) — Sun, 22 Jul 2007 16:01:04 +0000

Unfortunately I let my voicemail number expire – d’oh! So, if you listen to any old podcasts, you should not use the number I give out! The new number is: +1-775-637-6474 If you called me since June and I haven’t played your voicemail on the podcast, I most likely didn’t get the message. Sorry for [...]

A message from Tony

nikinparis@gmail.com (Nik-in-Paris) — Thu, 05 Jul 2007 21:10:49 +0000

Merci James!

NiPP#56 Out on the hunt

nikinparis@gmail.com (Nik-in-Paris) — Tue, 26 Jun 2007 09:55:05 +0000

RECORDED: Monday 25 June 2007 DURATION: 34:04 SIZE: 31.3 MB STEREO SYNOPSIS: Join me on my flat hunt in a beautiful little square in the 11th arrondissement, hear about the trials and tribulations of my first property acquisition while listening to the ambient sounds of Paris on a sunny day and the sounds of the [...]

NiPP#55 150ft under the sea

nikinparis@gmail.com (Nik-in-Paris) — Sat, 16 Jun 2007 12:43:39 +0000

RECORDED: Tuesday 12 June & Thursday 17 May 2007 DURATION: 47:56 SIZE: 44MB STEREO SYNOPSIS: Join me for a quick update about what has been going on recently and then listen to some audio recorded in the channel tunnel on the Eurostar train between Paris and London. Voice messages from Dave in VA and Zillafag. [...]

View my photos on a map!

nikinparis@gmail.com (Nik-in-Paris) — Sat, 09 Jun 2007 11:52:32 +0000

You can now view my photos on a Flickr map! A podcast will be coming soon. I need a bit of a break…

NiPP#54 Election fever

nikinparis@gmail.com (Nik-in-Paris) — Tue, 08 May 2007 09:11:09 +0000

RECORDED: Sunday 6 May 2007 23h DURATION: 51:08 SIZE: 49MB SYNOPSIS: A podcast full of stirring music and patriotic speeches, not by me but the other Nicolas, the one that is now President. My views on the presidential election and a new direction for France plus a little about what’s been going on between Bruno [...]

NiPP#53 Video – Hubble Bubble

nikinparis@gmail.com (Nik-in-Paris) — Mon, 30 Apr 2007 11:42:04 +0000

RECORDED: 28 March 2007 DURATION: 2:24 SIZE:14.6MB SYNOPSIS: Some local colour from Marrakesh. Click to play MUSIC AND LINKS: Dar Essalam restaurant, Marrakesh, Morocco CONTACT: I would love to hear from you: Call the listener line: 1-775-637-6474 Email me: nikinparis [at] gmail.com Add yourself to my Listener Map

NiPP#52 Wedding homophobia

nikinparis@gmail.com (Nik-in-Paris) — Tue, 24 Apr 2007 22:31:23 +0000

RECORDED: Monday 16 April 2007 DURATION: 44:39 SIZE: 40.9MB STEREO SYNOPSIS: Join me on my way to work as I bring you up to date with news since our trip to Marrakesh, hear about the new project I am working on in Rennes, Brittany (west of France, two hours from Paris by TGV) and my [...]

NiPP#51 Sounds of Marrakesh

nikinparis@gmail.com (Nik-in-Paris) — Mon, 02 Apr 2007 21:23:22 +0000

RECORDED: Tuesday 27 March 2007 DURATION: 45:33 SIZE: 31.4MB STEREO GUEST: Bruno SYNOPSIS: Making the most of a last minute bargain, Bruno and I escape to sunnier climes for a week in Marrakesh, Morocco. Join us for a mint tea in the shady garden of the Musée de Marrakech and then on a stroll through [...]

French presidential candidates and HIV

nikinparis@gmail.com (Nik-in-Paris) — Sun, 01 Apr 2007 15:25:31 +0000

Lewis, of the Spirit of Saint Lewis, brought this to my attention and I thought it was worth sharing. The French association AIDES has been running the following posters during the presidential election campaign to draw attention to the exclusion experienced by HIV-positive people in France. The posters show the three main candidates for the [...]

NiPP#50b Video – Eiffel Tower

nikinparis@gmail.com (Nik-in-Paris) — Thu, 22 Mar 2007 13:20:06 +0000

RECORDED: Thursday 1 March 2007 DURATION: 10:03 SIZE: 45.8MB GUEST: James & Bruno SYNOPSIS: Part two of my anniversary podcast. Video of our trip up the Eiffel tower. Enjoy! Click to play MUSIC AND LINKS: Eiffel Tower on Wikipedia Official website Photos of the Eiffel Tower Paris, je t’aime d’amour, Patrick Bruel CONTACT: I would [...]

NiPP#50a Number fifty – surprise

nikinparis@gmail.com (Nik-in-Paris) — Sun, 18 Mar 2007 23:27:25 +0000

RECORDED: Thursday 1 March 2007 DURATION: 57:47 SIZE: 39.8MB STEREO GUESTS: Yes SYNOPSIS: One year podcast anniversary and 50th podcast, join me and my surprise guests on a soundscape tour of a surprise Paris location. Enjoy! Voice messages from Lee, Archerr, DaveinVA, Chef Mark and Turtle. Thank you everyone for your support this year, it [...]

NiPP#49 Feeling better and smoking ban

nikinparis@gmail.com (Nik-in-Paris) — Sat, 10 Mar 2007 17:30:40 +0000

RECORDED: Friday 9 March DURATION: 1:02:40 SIZE: 28.8MB SYNOPSIS: Back after a long break getting over appendicitis, join me to catch up on the operation and hear about the smoking ban that came into effect in France on 1 February 2007. Includes news clips about the ban in English and French. MUSIC AND LINKS: News [...]

Thank you

nikinparis@gmail.com (Nik-in-Paris) — Wed, 28 Feb 2007 09:42:50 +0000

A very big heartfelt thank you to everybody that has sent me comments, e-mail, voice-mail and even video clips to wish me a quick recovery! You’ve all been so kind. I’m now back on my feet with a small scar as a souvenir! If all goes well, and the weather holds out, I will be [...]

Waiting for the chop…

nikinparis@gmail.com (Nik-in-Paris) — Thu, 15 Feb 2007 20:05:05 +0000

Last Friday before my appendix came out.

NiPP Update – Better out than in

nikinparis@gmail.com (Nik-in-Paris) — Thu, 15 Feb 2007 11:53:43 +0000

RECORDED: 15 February 2006 DURATION: 5:19 SIZE: 33.5MB SYNOPSIS: Ceci n’est pas un podcast, but a little video update on what is happening and why there was no show last week. Artwork by my valentine, Bruno Click to play CONTACT: I would love to hear from you: Add yourself to my Listener Map Call the [...]

NiPP#48 Cuppa tea and chat

nikinparis@gmail.com (Nik-in-Paris) — Wed, 31 Jan 2007 20:21:02 +0000

RECORDED: Tuesday 23 January 2007 DURATION: 43:00 SIZE: 29.6MB GUEST: Bruno (well, just a tiny bit) SYNOPSIS: Join me as I put the kettle on and settle down to discuss varied topics from my life in Paris: podcast anniversary, holiday plans, flat hunting, Bruno being kicked out of his flat (ramble warning!), nights out on [...]

NiPP#47 Video – Aux Grands Magasins

nikinparis@gmail.com (Nik-in-Paris) — Mon, 22 Jan 2007 06:34:01 +0000

RECORDED: December 2006 DURATION: 7:03 SIZE: 43.3MB SYNOPSIS: Final part of Paris by night: part 3. Paris Opera, les grands magasins: Les Galeries Lafayette and Le Printemps, and La Place Vendôme. Click to play MUSIC AND LINKS: Les Galeries Lafayette Le Printemps Quand on n’a que l’amour, Jacques Brel La vie en rose, Edith Piaf [...]

NiPP#46 Happy Hogmanay

nikinparis@gmail.com (Nik-in-Paris) — Sat, 13 Jan 2007 12:43:28 +0000

RECORDED: 4 January 2007 DURATION: 38:31 SIZE: 26.5MB New Year, on the way home from the restaurant SYNOPSIS: Best wishes for the New Year and thanks to all my listeners who wrote to me; a stupid story about getting locked out of my front door, how I spent my New Year’s eve in Paris and [...]

Edinburgh’s Hogmanay Video

nikinparis@gmail.com (Nik-in-Paris) — Sat, 13 Jan 2007 12:42:59 +0000

I just found a YouTube video of Edinburgh’s Hogmanay. It gives a great idea of what it’s like – ENJOY!

NiPP#45 Edinburgh Soundscape

nikinparis@gmail.com (Nik-in-Paris) — Wed, 03 Jan 2007 21:20:00 +0000

RECORDED: Wednesday 27 December 2006 DURATION: 29:32 SIZE: 20.4MB STEREO Princes Street, Edinburgh SYNOPSIS: A soundscape tour in Edinburgh, Scotland as I walk from my parents’ flat to the city centre to go shopping in the sales. I talk about my Christmas and new information about my family history. Binaural recording – put on your [...]

NiPP#44 Video – Au Louvre

nikinparis@gmail.com (Nik-in-Paris) — Sat, 30 Dec 2006 15:23:28 +0000

RECORDED: Sunday 12 November DURATION: 5:05 SIZE: 31.6MB SYNOPSIS: Paris by night: part 2. Place de la Concorde, Les Tuilleries, Le Louvre and Le Pont des Arts on the Seine. Click to play MUSIC AND LINKS: Charles Trenet, Que reste-t-il de nos amours? Lucienne Delyle, Mon amant de Saint Jean CONTACT: I would love to [...]

To wish you…

nikinparis@gmail.com (Nik-in-Paris) — Mon, 25 Dec 2006 01:23:57 +0000

NiPP#43 Tram, ring my bell

nikinparis@gmail.com (Nik-in-Paris) — Wed, 20 Dec 2006 22:53:00 +0000

RECORDED: Monday 18 December 2006 DURATION: 35:42 SIZE: 24.6MB STEREO SYNOPSIS: Join me on my walk to work, but this time with a difference! I take the brand new Paris tram (T3). Opened on Saturday 16 December, it runs across the three southerly arrondissements in Paris (XIII, XIV and XV) from Porte d’Ivry (in the [...]

NiPP#42 Brazilian roots

nikinparis@gmail.com (Nik-in-Paris) — Sun, 17 Dec 2006 16:25:15 +0000

RECORDED: Saturday 16 December 2006 DURATION: 35:39 SIZE: 24.5MB SYNOPSIS: Something a bit different. I kick back and discuss my parents’ recent visit to Brazil and my mum’s visit back to the coffee farm and school where her father, my grand-father, grew up in the rural interior of Sao Paulo state. MUSIC AND LINKS: Ribeirao [...]

Feeling guilty

nikinparis@gmail.com (Nik-in-Paris) — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 16:04:53 +0000

OK, I’m feeling guilty about not providing regular updates and content. I also miss the fun and the interaction. So, to tide things over until my next media post, here are a few photos that were taken by Bruno on Sunday. I have a couple of important meetings this month, so I thought it was [...]

France 24

nikinparis@gmail.com (Nik-in-Paris) — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 14:36:25 +0000

Interested in news from France or a French view on world affairs? Check out the new 24 hour French news channel, France 24, currently available in French and English. Arabic coming soon. What’s really cool is that you can watch the station on-line through a live feed in English or French (Live Feed / La [...]

NiPP#41 Video – Aux Champs-Elysées

nikinparis@gmail.com (Nik-in-Paris) — Fri, 01 Dec 2006 15:04:47 +0000

RECORDED: Sunday 12 November DURATION: 3:53 SIZE: 24.5MB SYNOPSIS: Paris by night: part 1. “Je m’baladais sur l’avenue le coeur ouvert à l’inconnu..”. Click to play MUSIC AND LINKS: Joe Dassin, Les Champs-Elysées Yves Montand, La Bicyclette CONTACT: I would love to hear from you: Add yourself to my Listener Map Call the listener line: [...]

For Zillafag and Lee

nikinparis@gmail.com (Nik-in-Paris) — Mon, 27 Nov 2006 10:12:03 +0000

My shoes, honest! Italian leather, not wooden clogs… ;)

NiPP#40 Good days, bad days, birthdays

nikinparis@gmail.com (Nik-in-Paris) — Sun, 26 Nov 2006 11:47:48 +0000

RECORDED: Tuesday 14 November DURATION: 54:50 SIZE: 37.7MB SYNOPSIS: After a long wait, I’m back with a long show! I start off show #40 by indulging myself with reviews of my podcast on iTunes, listener feedback and then bring you up to speed with what has been going on in my life: change, uncertainty and [...]

Podcast coming this week-end

nikinparis@gmail.com (Nik-in-Paris) — Wed, 22 Nov 2006 20:51:56 +0000

Apologies for disappearing again. I’ve been called to work on a very urgent project and it has been crazy, crazy, crazy! I recorded a long show on Tuesday, a week ago, and just haven’t been able to push it out to you. I know, excuses, excuses… But it will go out this the weekend. And [...]

NiPP#39 A night with George

nikinparis@gmail.com (Nik-in-Paris) — Sun, 22 Oct 2006 22:31:34 +0000

RECORDED: Monday 9 October and Tuesday 10 October 2006 DURATION: 31:31 SIZE: 21.7MB SYNOPSIS: Join me on my walk to work as I talk about the George Michael, 25 Live, concert the night before at Bercy, Palais Ominsport! Oh, and when I was talking about “national museum”… I meant the “national library”… Bibliothèque nationale de [...]

Something different…

nikinparis@gmail.com (Nik-in-Paris) — Sun, 15 Oct 2006 09:34:05 +0000

It’s that time of year again: the Dieux du Stade calendar for 2007 is out! Dreamy, French rugby men…. Enjoy! Get the calendar: USA :: Europe Mylène Farmer et les Dieux du Stade 2007

NiPP#38 Still finding my voice

nikinparis@gmail.com (Nik-in-Paris) — Wed, 11 Oct 2006 08:30:28 +0000

RECORDED: Wednesday 4 October DURATION: 30:31 SIZE: 21MB SYNOPSIS: Join me on my way to work as I talk about “podblock” and how harnessing my inspiration to podcast can be a tricky process. In the background you will hear an assortment of sounds from Paris in the morning. Binaural recording – put on your earphones! [...]

NiPP#37 I’m back

nikinparis@gmail.com (Nik-in-Paris) — Mon, 25 Sep 2006 16:37:39 +0000

RECORDED: Tuesday 19 September DURATION: 41.08 SIZE: 28.2MB SYNOPSIS: Finally! After my break, I am back with new and improved sound! I bring you up to speed with an assortment of developments since my last podcast: new podcasting equipment, the PC salvage operation, messages from listeners, meeting my first listener, Parisian vacation rituals and a [...]

From me to you

nikinparis@gmail.com (Nik-in-Paris) — Fri, 01 Sep 2006 06:55:59 +0000

They are on their way… … so, keep an eye on your mailbox!

Err, did I say something wrong?

nikinparis@gmail.com (Nik-in-Paris) — Tue, 22 Aug 2006 18:42:51 +0000

Maybe I was not very clear but I’m surpised that I have not had ANY requests for postcards from my podcaster friends. If you’re thinking of requesting a postcard, listener or podcaster, don’t be shy! I’d be more than happy to send you a hello from Paris. For those that have already written in, thanks, [...]

NiPP Update – Break and Postcards from Paris

nikinparis@gmail.com (Nik-in-Paris) — Tue, 15 Aug 2006 20:27:24 +0000

RECORDED: Sunday 13 August 2006 DURATION: 6:07 SIZE: 5.61MB SYNOPSIS: In true Parisian style, I have decided to take the rest of the month of August off from the podcast. I will be back though! I have really enjoyed doing the podcast so far and have lots more ideas and subjects to come. In the [...]

NiPP#36 Heading to the highlands

nikinparis@gmail.com (Nik-in-Paris) — Sun, 30 Jul 2006 07:29:20 +0000

RECORDED: Saturday 29 July 2006 DURATION: 42:42 SIZE: 39.2MB SYNOPSIS: I chill out and tell you about our plans to travel to Scotland tomorrow, a retirement surpise for my Dad, the Edinburgh festivals and haunted castles. Listener feedback, more about accents and a special summer surpise for YOU. I look forward to hearing from you: [...]

NiPP#35 Video – Weekend in Normandy

nikinparis@gmail.com (Nik-in-Paris) — Sat, 29 Jul 2006 14:52:22 +0000

RECORDED: 13-16 July 2006 DURATION: 12:03 SIZE: 28.9MB GUEST: Bruno SYNOPSIS: Experience our Bastille weekend in Honfleur, Normandy in glorious, moving techni-colour! Click to play MUSIC AND LINKS: NiPP#33 Honfleur life See where Honfleur is (requires Google Earth) Check out the photos from the week-end Pont de Normandie on Wikipedia CONTACT: I would love to [...]

NiPP#34 Cheesey talk

nikinparis@gmail.com (Nik-in-Paris) — Wed, 26 Jul 2006 18:27:04 +0000

RECORDED: Sunday 2 July 2006 DURATION: 38:03 SIZE: 34.9MB GUEST: Special Delivery Mark SYNOPSIS: More light-hearted banter on life in France with Special Delivery Mark. In this follow-up to episode #32, I dish the dirt on what is the down-side (there has to be one!) of dating sexy French men. Hear about those “missed opportunities” [...]

Downtimes, hot weather, and Juice

nikinparis@gmail.com (Nik-in-Paris) — Wed, 26 Jul 2006 09:28:27 +0000

First of all, apologies for the downtimes that my site has been experiencing. You may have been unable to connect to nikinparis.com or download shows recently. My host assures me that they have taken steps to correct the source of the problem. Here is an extract from their message: “…it appears that there is a [...]

NiPP#33 Honfleur life

nikinparis@gmail.com (Nik-in-Paris) — Mon, 24 Jul 2006 07:02:51 +0000

RECORDED: 15 July DURATION: 40:12 SIZE: 36.9MB GUEST: Bruno (well, just a tiny bit) SYNOPSIS: A week late, but nonetheless, hear about our weekend in Honfleur, Normandy for the Bastille day weekend. MUSIC AND LINKS: Christophe Goze, Ce que tu veux :: Podsafe Music Network See where Honfleur is (requires Google Earth) Check out the [...]

NiPP#32 Death and destruction in Dijon

nikinparis@gmail.com (Nik-in-Paris) — Wed, 19 Jul 2006 23:04:13 +0000

RECORDED: Sunday 2 July 2006 DURATION: 31:36 SIZE: 29MB GUEST: Special Delivery Mark SYNOPSIS: Hear more about Mark’s exploits in France: his first experiences of death and destruction, rural life, exploding trees, golden showers and cute lifesavers. Audio messages from the website. Part two coming soon. Photo: Ruffey-Lès-Echirey, in the Bourgogne region near Dijon [click [...]

Cool: audio comments now possible!

nikinparis@gmail.com (Nik-in-Paris) — Thu, 13 Jul 2006 10:21:44 +0000

Thanks to the guys behind PodPress and MyChingo, you can now leave an audio comment on any of my posts. You will find an “Insert audio comment” link at the bottom of the usual comment space. All you need is a microphone! Try it out and add your voice to the show!

NiPP#31 Horde of slaves, traitors, plotting kings

nikinparis@gmail.com (Nik-in-Paris) — Thu, 13 Jul 2006 06:06:19 +0000

RECORDED: Wednesday 12 July 2006 DURATION: 52:40 SIZE: 48.6MB SYNOPSIS: A stirring episode about revolutions, the French national day, la fête de la Bastille, and our plans to visit Honfleur in Normandy this weekend. I also talk about why I have slowed the pace of podcasts down a bit lately and some geeky website stuff. [...]

NiPP#30 Pride continued: two letters

nikinparis@gmail.com (Nik-in-Paris) — Fri, 07 Jul 2006 21:19:28 +0000

RECORDED: Thursday 6 July 2006 DURATION: 19:10 SIZE: 17.6MB SYNOPSIS: Something different, still on the topic of gay pride: this changed my life. MUSIC AND LINKS: Christophe Goze, Little boy :: Podsafe Music Network Outright Scotland on Wikipedia :: Outright Scotland Online CONTACT: I would love to hear from you: Add yourself to my Listener [...]

Don’t miss Special Delivery Mark…

nikinparis@gmail.com (Nik-in-Paris) — Tue, 04 Jul 2006 13:59:15 +0000

Don’t miss my conversation with Special Delivery Mark at specialdelivery.libsyn.com. Actually, I don’t speak that much, I mainly just laugh the whole way through! And if you did miss it, why the hell are you not subscribed to his feed????? Do it NOW!! More shows coming soon… A bientôt mes amis (Speak soon my friends), [...]

NiPP#29 Proud in Paris

nikinparis@gmail.com (Nik-in-Paris) — Thu, 29 Jun 2006 21:56:42 +0000

RECORDED: Tuesday 27 and Thursday 29 June 2006 DURATION: 45:59 SIZE: 42.2MB SYNOPSIS: On today’s show: Brazil vs France, Gay Pride weekend, losing things and listener feedback. Apologies for the wobbly mic noises. MUSIC AND LINKS: Sonny Combs and Kitty Kat Rodeo :: You Said :: Interview :: Podsafe Music Gay Pride photos on Flickr [...]

NiPP#28 Specially Delivered Conversation

nikinparis@gmail.com (Nik-in-Paris) — Wed, 28 Jun 2006 06:04:00 +0000

RECORDED: Sunday 18 June 2006 DURATION: 34:30 SIZE: 31.7MB GUEST: Special Delivery Mark SYNOPSIS: Join my favourite Californian delivery boy, Special Delivery Mark, and myself for a chat over Gizmo about his time in France. Hear about his adventures looking after a French farm at the age of sixteen, his experiences with a sexy French [...]

NiPP#27 Shout-outs and Feedback

nikinparis@gmail.com (Nik-in-Paris) — Mon, 26 Jun 2006 17:39:40 +0000

RECORDED: Friday 23 June 2006 DURATION: 25:20 SIZE: 23.3MB SYNOPSIS: The continuation of show #26 with a whole load of feedback and shout-outs. Thanks everyone. MUSIC AND LINKS: Sonny Combs and Kitty Kat Rodeo :: Let You Go :: Interview :: Podsafe Music Podcast Soup :: Turtlecast :: Archerradio :: Ongline Podcast :: Ramble Redhead [...]

NiPP#26 Birthday Celebrations

nikinparis@gmail.com (Nik-in-Paris) — Sun, 25 Jun 2006 21:42:51 +0000

RECORDED: Wednesday 21 June 2006 DURATION: 29:10 SIZE: 26.8MB SYNOPSIS: I return to the format of podcasting as I walk to work to tell you about all the different things that Bruno and I did to celebrate his birthday. I had originally planned to include a second part with listener feedback and shout-outs. In order [...]

Proud in Paris!

nikinparis@gmail.com (Nik-in-Paris) — Sun, 25 Jun 2006 17:19:31 +0000

Check out what we were up to this weekend… :) Paris, Marche des Fiertes (Gay Pride) 2006

NiPP#25 Video – Lille Live

nikinparis@gmail.com (Nik-in-Paris) — Tue, 20 Jun 2006 18:01:35 +0000

RECORDED: Monday 5 June 2006 DURATION: 8:35 SIZE: 51MB GUEST: Bruno and Titi SYNOPSIS: Film footage from our trip to Lille to see Sheila. Visit the beautiful center of Lille and join us in the car on the way home! Click to play MUSIC AND LINKS: Extracts from Sheila CONTACT: I would love to hear [...]

NiPP#24 Sheila-in-Lille

nikinparis@gmail.com (Nik-in-Paris) — Mon, 19 Jun 2006 06:48:28 +0000

RECORDED: Monday 5 June, Sunday 19 June 2006 DURATION: 34:30 SIZE: 31.6MB GUEST: Bruno and Titi SYNOPSIS: Take a trip back in time and discover a popular French singer who is big with the gays! Learn about our birthday trip to Lille to see Sheila in concert and listen to us as we wander the [...]

NiPP#23 Video – Birthday picnic

nikinparis@gmail.com (Nik-in-Paris) — Thu, 15 Jun 2006 06:48:59 +0000

RECORDED: Tuesday 13 June 2006 DURATION: 6:48 SIZE: 40.6MB GUEST: Bruno SYNOPSIS: A birthday picnic for Bruno at the edge of the Seine as the sun goes down. See the exact location of our picnic: download file. Requires Google Earth. Click to play CONTACT: If you appreciate the show and listen regularly I would love [...]

NiPP#22 Footsteps at La Defense

nikinparis@gmail.com (Nik-in-Paris) — Mon, 12 Jun 2006 06:33:05 +0000

RECORDED: Tuesday 30 May DURATION: 40:10 SIZE: 36.8MB SYNOPSIS: Conversation and sounds from the Esplanade of the La Defense, Paris’ Central Business District. Hear about my training course, my job and aspirations, a short recap of the wedding weekend and in particular what it was like being openly gay with my partner at such a [...]

NiPP#21 Homo-Cosmeticus and the Playboy Mansion

nikinparis@gmail.com (Nik-in-Paris) — Wed, 07 Jun 2006 20:23:18 +0000

RECORDED: Monday 29 May 2006 DURATION: 36:06 SIZE: 33.1MB SYNOPSIS: Join Bruno and I on an evening out to the 5e Grand Prix de la Beauté organised by Maximal magazine! Recorded after a few glasses of champagne….! Hear about the sauve and good-looking host Nikos, our encounter with the wife of a former British Ambassador [...]

NiPP#20 Wedding soundscape

nikinparis@gmail.com (Nik-in-Paris) — Sun, 04 Jun 2006 07:53:58 +0000

RECORDED: 27 & 28 May 2006 DURATION: 27:50 SIZE: 25.6MB SYNOPSIS: A soundscape tour from the wedding weekend: the Shropshire countryside, the church, the wedding speeches, singing and dancing and the journey home.Thank you to the wedding speakers: the father of the bride, the mother of the bride, the mistress of ceremonies (sister of the [...]

NiPP#19 Ramble Redhead Interview

nikinparis@gmail.com (Nik-in-Paris) — Sun, 28 May 2006 23:38:20 +0000

RECORDED: Saturday 22 April 2006 DURATION: 1:02:13 SIZE: 71.3MB SOURCE: Ramble Redhead Show Episode 54 SYNOPSIS: Listen as Ramble Redhead takes my podcast interview cherry! I’ve listened to the Ramble Redhead show for a while now and I felt very priviledged to be a guest. Here is my interview in full. If you are not [...]

NiPP#18 Video – Stags, drag and a canal boat

nikinparis@gmail.com (Nik-in-Paris) — Thu, 25 May 2006 00:25:32 +0000

RECORDED: Friday 31 March – Sunday 2 April 2006 DURATION: 8:25 SIZE: 51.5MB SYNOPSIS: Just before James and Juliet’s “big day” on 27 May, experience James’ stag weekend in film! Warning: dodgey filming and drunken boys. You have been warned. Click To Play MUSIC AND LINKS: Clarika, Les garçons dans les vestiaires Listen to pocdast: [...]

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nikinparis@gmail.com (Nik-in-Paris) — Wed, 24 May 2006 19:27:14 +0000

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NiPP#17 More about James

nikinparis@gmail.com (Nik-in-Paris) — Tue, 23 May 2006 05:13:20 +0000

RECORDED: Thursday 11 May 2006 11pm DURATION: 24:40 SIZE: 22.7MB GUEST: James SYNOPSIS: Another chat with James, learn about how we got to know each other and our Erasmus years abroad. Auberge Espagnol version Nik and James. MUSIC AND LINKS: Sonny Combs and Kitty Kat Rodeo :: Let You Go :: Interview :: Podsafe Music [...]

NiPP#16 Catching up with you

nikinparis@gmail.com (Nik-in-Paris) — Sun, 21 May 2006 20:00:50 +0000

RECORDED: Saturday 20 May 2006 1pm DURATION: 39:40 SIZE: 36.4MB SYNOPSIS: Hailstones, Texas, concerts and lovely listener feedback! Bercy, Palais Omnisport MUSIC AND LINKS: 46bliss, The Way You Are, Podsafe Music Network Musings Northwest Ramble Readhead ArcherRadio ReMARKable Palate Lovely listeners Podcasters Unite – Join the Revolution CONTACT: If you appreciate the show and listen [...]

NiPP#15 Wedding fever

nikinparis@gmail.com (Nik-in-Paris) — Thu, 18 May 2006 21:31:56 +0000

RECORDED: Thursday 11 May 2006 11pm DURATION: 30:40 SIZE: 28.2MB GUEST: James SYNOPSIS: A rather British theme today, counting the days to my best friend’s wedding on 27 May. Join us as we tuck into a Japanese take-away and discuss James’ wedding plans, rural England, British wedding tradition, Land Rovers and all sorts. You can [...]

NiPP#14 Video – Notre Dame de Paris

nikinparis@gmail.com (Nik-in-Paris) — Mon, 15 May 2006 23:27:46 +0000

RECORDED: Sunday 14 May 2006 DURATION: 1:29 SIZE: 8MB SYNOPSIS: A bit of Paris brought to your screen. Enjoy! Click To Play MUSIC AND LINKS:Bruce Parker, La Boheme CONTACT: If you appreciate the show and listen regularly I would love to hear from you: Add yourself to my Listener Map Call the listener line: 1-775-637-6474 [...]

NiPP#13 Europe – a real brothel

nikinparis@gmail.com (Nik-in-Paris) — Fri, 12 May 2006 07:30:58 +0000

RECORDED: Wednesday 10 May 9am DURATION: 20:20 SIZE: 18.7MB SYNOPSIS: “J’suis français, espagnol, anglais, danois ! J’suis comme l’Europe, j’suis tout ça, j’suis un vrai bordel… “. A bordel in French is a literally a brothel but is more commonly used to describe a big mess, a confusion. What follows is jumble of thoughts about [...]

Happy Fete de l’Europe!

nikinparis@gmail.com (Nik-in-Paris) — Tue, 09 May 2006 05:19:54 +0000

Today, the Eiffel tower will be lit in blue as part of a series of events to mark the 56th anniversary of Robert Schuman‘s famous declaration that is widely recognised as the founding of the European Union. Since 1985, 9 May is the date of “Europe Day“, now celebrated in the 25 member states of [...]

NiPP#12 Active leaves, champagne & prostitutes

nikinparis@gmail.com (Nik-in-Paris) — Mon, 08 May 2006 15:49:28 +0000

RECORDED: Friday 5 May 9am with parts on Wednesday 3 May 9am DURATION: 31:10 SIZE: 28.6MB SYNOPSIS: On today’s show: active leaves from the rainforest, champagne, prostitutes, Brazilian transexuals, the French Post Office and open air flirting. A regular day in the south of Paris? MUSIC AND LINKS: Momo LaMana, Mata Te, Podsafe Music Network [...]

NiPP#11 Making the bridge

nikinparis@gmail.com (Nik-in-Paris) — Wed, 03 May 2006 23:31:08 +0000

RECORDED: Tuesday 2 May, 9am DURATION: 37:50 SYNOPSIS: Listener voicemails to mark show #10: thank you to Dave, Archerr, Bert and Special Delivery Mark for your messages. Join me on my way home from work: French public holidays, plans for the future of the show, emerging from winter hibernation into an empty, cold and wet [...]

OMG! I’m #2 on iTunes France!

nikinparis@gmail.com (Nik-in-Paris) — Wed, 03 May 2006 21:35:27 +0000

Wow, I made it to second place in the “Audio Blog” category of iTunes Music Store France on 1 May! The podcast in number one position is for a French TV presenter… so some unfair competition there! However, I’m happy to see that I’m ahead of Sa Parole pour Aujourd’hui, “His Word for Today”, by [...]

NiPP#10 Rambling through Paris

nikinparis@gmail.com (Nik-in-Paris) — Wed, 26 Apr 2006 23:53:34 +0000

RECORDED: 26 April 2006 7.45pm & 11.45pm DURATION: 43:55 SYNOPSIS: SHOW NUMBER 10 AND MY FIRST MONTH OF PODCASTING! Join me this evening as I take a walk through Paris to go bowling with some colleagues. More about the area where I live, my partner Bruno, living arrangements, our weekend, the Moulin Rouge (maison close [...]

NiPP#09 Cultural confusion and mish mash

nikinparis@gmail.com (Nik-in-Paris) — Mon, 24 Apr 2006 06:17:23 +0000

RECORDED: Friday 21 April 2006, 6.30pm DURATION: 38:10 SYNOPSIS: I’m going to be interviewed by Ramble Redhead! I also talk about inspirational Wanda, gay adoption in Belgium and civil union in France, listener feedback, accents and cultural confusion. Subscribe to the Ramble Redhead show below to hear my upcoming interview! MUSIC: Gilberto Gil, Touche pas [...]

OMG! I’m #5 on iTunes France!

nikinparis@gmail.com (Nik-in-Paris) — Sun, 23 Apr 2006 17:45:19 +0000

Guess what? I’m the #5 podcast in the “Audio Blog” category of iTunes Music Store France today! Thank you to everyone that has subscribed to the show and that is listening – it’s thanks to you! Hugs, Nik x

NiPP#08 Blow me, Mistral

nikinparis@gmail.com (Nik-in-Paris) — Tue, 18 Apr 2006 21:39:02 +0000

RECORDED: Sunday 16 April 2006 9.30am DURATION: 33:40 SYNOPSIS: More audio from my holiday in Le Brusc, near Toulon, on the Côte d’Azur in the south of France. And another trip to la boulangerie! Hear about our night out in hip and happening Toulon on the south coast of France (certainly, a change from Parisian [...]

NiPP#07 Morning baguette

nikinparis@gmail.com (Nik-in-Paris) — Mon, 17 Apr 2006 15:50:22 +0000

RECORDED: Friday 14 April 10am DURATION: 16:20 SYNOPSIS: Recorded during my holidays in Le Brusc, near Toulon on the Côte d’Azur in the south of France. Accompany me on a walk along the beach and across the port to fetch the morning baguette. View photos of the port MUSIC AND LINKS: Jeanne Moreau & Vanessa [...]

No show today! :(

nikinparis@gmail.com (Nik-in-Paris) — Sun, 09 Apr 2006 15:10:24 +0000

Hi everyone! I had recorded a show explaining that I will be away for a week. Going for a week’s holiday to the south of France with Bruno. Unfortunately a mini family drama took place this afternoon so I didn’t manage to finish editing the show and I now need to rush to the airport. [...]

NiPP#06 Rant: just communicate!

nikinparis@gmail.com (Nik-in-Paris) — Thu, 06 Apr 2006 22:25:13 +0000

RECORDED: Tuesday 4 April 7pm DURATION: 25:30 SYNOPSIS: Today, I’m gobsmacked. After a hard day at work, I rant about why can’t people just communicate and work with each other to achieve a common objective? I discuss the petty games people play in the office and power games. Tell me if I’m boring! LOL :) [...]

NiPP#05 Stags, drag and a canal boat

nikinparis@gmail.com (Nik-in-Paris) — Thu, 06 Apr 2006 06:30:52 +0000

RECORDED: Tuesday 4 April 9am DURATION: 20:10 SYNOPSIS: News of my weekend in the UK… a surprise stag party for my best friend. What do you get when you cross 13 men, a canal boat, fake tits and lots of alcohol…? MUSIC AND LINKS: Bianca Aguia, One day you’ll be there Podsafe Music Network How [...]

NiPP#04 Vive la revolution

nikinparis@gmail.com (Nik-in-Paris) — Thu, 30 Mar 2006 19:56:33 +0000

RECORDED: Thursday 30 March, 8.30am DURATION: 23:40 SYNPOPSIS Join me on my walk to work as I discuss the recent social and political unrest in France, strikes, demonstrations and the CPE: contrat première embauche. Listen to the birds in the background! MUSIC AND LINKS Banheiro Feminino, Que Vidao Podsafe Music Network Blog on the Unrest [...]

NiPP#03 The easier option

nikinparis@gmail.com (Nik-in-Paris) — Thu, 30 Mar 2006 06:13:15 +0000

A change to my original plans… taking it easy! Hugs, Nik x RECORDED: Wednesday 29 March 11.30pm DURATION: 19:00 SYNOPSIS I change orginal plans to give you a podcast on the social/political situation in France and talk about the feedback to my first two shows. MUSIC AND LINKS Kick in the Can, Dan Podsafe Music [...]

NiPP#02 Late night walk

nikinparis@gmail.com (Nik-in-Paris) — Sun, 26 Mar 2006 21:50:47 +0000

A second show for my first day of podcasting! Coming to you live as I take a walk in the evening through the streets of Paris. Hugs, Nik x RECORDED: Sunday 26 March 10pm DURATION: 14:10 SYNOPSIS I chat about my evening with my boyfriend’s parents as I walk home from his flat. MUSIC AND [...]

NiPP#01 Finding my voice

nikinparis@gmail.com (Nik-in-Paris) — Sun, 26 Mar 2006 14:02:30 +0000

Finally… here’s my first show! It’s a taster of what is to come… it’s also a bit shakey so please be gentle and give me some feedback! Hugs, Nik x RECORDED: Sunday 26 March 11am DURATION: 16:20 SYNOPSIS An introduction to the Nik-in-Paris Podcast and your host, Nik. I talk about what you can expect [...]

NiPP#00 Test Podcast

nikinparis@gmail.com (Nik-in-Paris) — Sat, 25 Feb 2006 09:14:05 +0000

OK so this is my first post on my blog and test with an audio file! Stay subscribed! More coming soon as I sort my feed, site and graphics! Hugs Nik xx Feeding BritCaster.com Podshow PDN {podshow-9af11f7ecd55d7a17e71534493b596e2}