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EUROPHILE

Join friends Kate Walker and Catherine Roehre as they chat, laugh, and learn together in Europhile - a podcast encompassing Europe and its appeal, cultural nuances, lifestyles, histories, figures, and any other topic that sparks their interest!

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00:39:51

Episode 108 - Italy - Roman Holiday (1953)

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2025/02/13

Coucou everyone!Welcome to the first episode of our "Films that Raised Us" series! One of the film's that inspired us (Kate especially) was Roman Holiday. A true Old Hollywood classic that catapulted the enchanting Audrey Hepburn into the spotlight, Roman Holiday is a feast for the senses despite being filmed in Black & White. We laugh, we cry - it has it all and more. So hop on our mint green Vespa 125 and let's go to the sidewalk cafe, order a champagne and do whatever we

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00:40:01

Episode 107 - Russia & France - The Nutcracker with...

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2024/12/19

Coucou everyone!Happy Holidays from your favorite European-obsessed girlies! What could be more magical during the holiday season than seeing The Nutcracker ballet! Ugh those sugarplum fairies! This episode we are thrilled be joined by Kate's brother Eli, who is a ballet stage manager at the Houston City Ballet, to share the history of the Nutcracker. All from its early days as an unpopular German book, to the controversial composer who brought it to the US in the 1950's, and to present day

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01:21:56

Episode 106 - England - Bridget Jones's Diary (2001)

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2024/12/05

Coucou everyone!“I will not be defeated by a bad man and an American stick insect...instead I choose vodka...and...Chaka Khan;" spoken from the mouth of Bridget Jones - our friend, our icon, our inspiration, our dose of reality! We hope you enjoy this deep dive into the world of Bridget, including learning about the original column and book, life in the '90s as a modern woman, Bridget's stoic vulnerability, and the Jane Austen of it all! Grab your bunny ears, cigarettes, and mini skirts and let's

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00:35:43

Episode 105 - Greece - Lysistrata

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2024/11/21

Coucou everyone!In this episode, we discuss the hilarious, raunchy, and politically-conscious comedy about a woman-led sex strike in Ancient Greece - The Lysistrata by Aristophanes. Cat then tells us about the Mati or evil eye - of course, it's blue for a reason! So grab a cup of Greek coffee and join us to go to Greece! Opa! Main topic sources: Brittanica: the Lysistrata Crash Course: The Lysistrata UCF: The Lysistrata Mini topic sources: The History of the Evil Eye, an Ancient Symbol of

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00:38:31

Episode 104 - Europe - Royal Witches

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2024/11/07

Coucou everyone!Women getting accused of witchcraft for pissing off men? A tale as old as time. Tune in to hear about 4 medieval women who were either too caring, too wealthy, too ambitious, or too in love for their worlds, and suffered greatly because of it. Then, we take a right turn and learn all about Les Alpes festival, which may be the cutest celebration to ever exist! Main topic sources: Valentina Visconti - Waiting for justice - History of Royal Women Veronika of Desenice -

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00:32:50

Episode 103 - Italy - The Art of Giallo with Clare...

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2024/10/24

Coucou everyone!We are so happy to have our dear friend Clare Wright of the Sunday Scaries horror film club (⁠@sundayscariesfilm⁠) on the pod to talk all about giallo - the Italian horror film subgenre. Focusing on giallo films from the 1960s and '70s, Clare breaks down 3 major themes, each with a film and director to match. What we love about giallo films are their iconic use of color, fashion, and music - those Italians are so stylish! Thank you Clare for sharing your passion with us <3 Be

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00:38:43

Episode 102 - Sweden - Anita Ekberg

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2024/10/10

Coucou everyone! Today's episode is all about the FABULOUS Anita Ekberg, including her rise to fame, her iconic roles, her diva behavior, and her famous boyfriends. Whether she was hopping on the back of a stranger's motorcycle at a film premier, shooting a bow and arrow at paparazzi, or flouncing in the Trevi Fountain, she did it with flair. Then Kate shares why some candy in Scandinavia is for adults only....and its not for the reason you think ;) Main topic sources: Anita Ekberg scared the pope

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00:32:34

Episode 101 - Europe - The Mythology of Bees

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2024/09/26

Coucou everyone!Upon the passing of Queen Elizabeth, as per custom, the bees were informed of her passing. This tradition of "Telling the Bees" stems from Celtic Mythology because bees are our connection to the underworld. Kate tells us about other places in Europe that have a mythological connection to these magical creatures. Catherine then tells us about the legend behind the iconic painting by Konstantin Flavitsky of Princess Tarakanova. So join us and we hope you enjoy! Main topic

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01:01:24

Episode 100 - Europe - Unique Beauty Traditions

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2024/09/12

Coucou everyone!Happy 100 to us! Thank you to listeners old and new for being here, we love making Europhile and sharing it with you <3 Be sure to follow us on TikTok and Instagram to enter our first giveaway! This topic summarizes some of our favorite things - discovering traditions across cultures and history, and beauty/skin/hair care! From Germany to Ancient Greece, Hungary to the Vikings, tune in to hear a unique list of helpful and harmful (why did they love putting lead on their faces)

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00:51:14

Episode 99 - Belgium - Diane von Furstenberg

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2024/08/29

Coucou everyone!Time to dip our toes back into the world of fashion...this episode is all about the brilliant, effortlessly cool, feminist, lover of love, and fiercely independent Diane von Furstenberg. From humble beginnings to the jet-set life, Studio 54, surviving cancer, marrying royalty, and literally inventing a closet staple (the wrap dress, duh), this babe can do it all...and did! Then things take an interesting turn as we talk about the most famous statue in Belgium, Manneken Pis

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00:43:40

Episode 98 - Italy - The Decameron

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2024/08/15

Coucou everyone!We're back - we had a fabulous summer and are ready to share more Europhile episodes with you! :) On this week's episode, we discuss what is considered to be thee original Italian novel, The Decameron (Il Decamerone) by Giovanni Boccaccio. Inspired by the recent debaucherous Netflix show, Kate tells us about why it was trailblazing, why it was controversial and why it eventually was (briefly) banned by the Catholic Church - naughty! For the mini topic, Catherine then tells

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00:42:45

Episode 97- Germany - the Illuminati

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2024/05/30

Coucou everyone!Ok yes we are all aware of the conspiracy theories and have probably seen/read The DaVinci Code...but do you know the real history behind the Illuminati? Started in the 18th century by an anti-establishment perfectionist, the Illuminati was a secret society that was almost forgotten, until the counter-culture of the 1960's brought it back and completely changed its image. Then let's pivot into something equally silly...medieval German divorce by combat...yikes! Main topic

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00:54:33

Episode 96 - France - Moulin Rouge! (2001)

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2024/05/16

Coucou everyone!There was a boyyyyy...A very strange enchanted boy that went to the Moulin Rouge and got his life turned upside down. In Part II of our Moulin Rouge Series, we discuss the film Moulin Rouge! (2001) directed by Baz Luhrmann starring Nicole Kidman and Ewan McGregor. This film is a delight for the senses and we explore some facts and our personal feelings about this film. So grab yourself an absinthe if you can-can-can!! Main topic sources: IMDB Facts Cinema Blend: Moulin Rouge: 11

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00:49:42

Episode 95 - France - The Moulin Rouge

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2024/05/02

Coucou everyone!Can you cancan?? Join us this week as we cancan into the history of thee Moulin Rouge! From the the famous and infamous history, we dive into why the Moulin Rouge remains famous to this day. Cat then tells us about the humble origins of the French staple, the beret. So allons-y and hike up your petty coat to go to the Moulin Rouge! Hint: there will be a part deux! Main topic sources: The Grunge: The Untold Truth of the Moulin Rouge Moulin Rouge: Joseph Oller The Guardian:

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00:27:53

Episode 94 - France - Van Cleef & Arpels with Emma...

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2024/04/18

Coucou everyone!We are so happy to present an episode of Laune x Europhile! Our friend Emma McDonnell is known for her excellent taste showcased in her creative endeavor, Laune. Laune is the place where Emma is able to compile thoughts, recommendations, conversations with interesting people - it’s inspiring in every sense of the word! This week Emma was able to come on the podcast to share the history of Van Cleef & Arpels (another example of Emma’s exceptional taste). Do you know what an

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00:47:13

Episode 93 - Europe - Women Pirates

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2024/04/04

Coucou everyone!Yo hooooo, alllll handsssss, hoist the colorssss hiiigh...come with us all over Europe as we learn about several women pirates! Anne Bonny, Mary Read, Jeanne de Clisson, and Charlotte de Berry were all baddies who we wouldn't want to get mixed up with. Then, Kate tells Catherine all about Salvador Dalí and venereal disease... :) Main topic sources: The lies and legend of Anne Bonny Anne Bonny wiki The pirate who disguised herself as a man Mary Read wiki Jeanne de Clisson: the

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00:32:16

Episode 92 - France - History of the Michelin Guide

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2024/03/21

Coucou everyone!From bike tires to the most prestigious culinary rating institution, Michelin has a foundation that starts small and grows to be monumentally influential worldwide. And who exactly is Bibendum??? We then take a fashionable jaunt to discuss how the Marinière became synonymous with the typical french stereotype. So allons-y, off to France we go! Main topic sources: Michelin Guide: History of the Michelin Guide Britannica: Michelin Michelin: History of the Michelin Man Mascot Wiki:

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01:10:05

Episode 91 - La Dolce Vita with Annie Replogle

EUROPHILE ·

2024/03/07

Coucou everyone!Join us as we welcome Annie Replogle to Europhile this week! We feel so lucky we got to chat with Annie about using her love of wine and Italy to completely transform her life. It's an inspiring story about how to be ready for when luck and fate meet! Annie's Contacts Instagram Vin Concierge Fed & Ginger Don't forget to follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tiktok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ :) Cover art and logo by Kate Walker Mixed and edited by Catherine

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00:45:10

Episode 90 - France - Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de...

EUROPHILE ·

2024/02/22

Coucou everyone!Hailed as the "best composer and musician of the kingdom (of France)" - there is nothing that Joseph Bologne was bad at. A skilled musician, athlete, dancer, and revolutionary, he had the ladies of the French court swooning and tbh now we have crushes on him. Tune in to hear all about the life of this incredible talent. Then, things take a left turn as we talk about the crazy things rich people do...like eating a French delicacy called ortolan. Main topic sources: Who

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01:19:51

Episode 89 - United Kingdom - Pride & Prejudice (2005)

EUROPHILE ·

2024/02/08

Coucou everyone! It is a truth universally acknowledged...that we are Pride & Prejudice (2005) apologists. Don't get us wrong we LOVE 1995's adaptation but 2005 will always be our P&P. We go through the plot, our opinions (of which there are many), discuss Joe Wright's choices, and pepper in some film trivia and historical facts. This is a new style of episode for us - we hope you enjoy! Main topic sources: Pride & Prejudice - Variety Pride & Prejudice (2005) IMDb Pride

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