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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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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

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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...

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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)

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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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00:37:36

Episode 88 - Ireland - Magdalene Laundries

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2024/01/25

Coucou everyone! *trigger warning - abuse, sexual assault Have you ever wondered why Sinéad O'Connor ripped up the picture of the Pope on SNL? One of the reasons she did that is because of the Magdalene Laundries. Magdalene Laundries were Catholic-run institutions that were the equivalent of work houses for "fallen women". Many sinister things happened at these institutions and the ripple effects can still be felt in Irish society today. Cat then tells us about another dark spot on

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00:37:54

Episode 87 - Türkiye - Hürrem Sultan

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2024/01/11

Coucou everyone! Let's go to 16th century Türkiye to discuss the true story of a enslaved woman named Hürrem who ended up empress of the Ottoman Empire. Rags to riches, betrayal, murder, true love, a simp Emperor*...her story has it all. Then, Kate tells Catherine about why Turkish women put salt in their fiance's coffee...cheeky! *Correction note: Catherine mentions "Suleiman the Great," however he is known as "Suleiman the Magnificent." Main topic sources: Hürrem

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00:45:07

Episode 86 - A European Christmas Part II

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2023/12/14

Coucou everyone! Grab a glass of glüwein while Kate takes us to Part II of Christmas traditions in Europe! Catherine then tells us all about gift giving in the Middle Ages - do not be shy to "pillage" your boss' house. Naturally, we segue to casting the new Bond film! Dev Patel as Bond anyone?? Merry Christmas to those who celebrate! Main topic sources: Women's Christmas Nollaig na mBan Christmas Carp Old English Crackers Yule Lads Andrezejki Minitopic sources: ⁠Holiday Gifts

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00:31:24

Episode 85 - Spain/France - Paco Rabanne

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2023/11/30

Coucou everyone! The New York Times described him as a “futurist, couturier, mystic, madman, Dadaist, sculptor, architect, astrologer, perfumer, artist and prophet.” Salvador Dalí called him the "second genius of Spain" - we're diving into the wild life of the beloved genius Paco Rabanne, who was more eccentric than we ever realized! Then Kate shares details on a medieval pagan festival - the Feast of Fools. Wild times ahead! Main topic sources: Paco Rabanne obituary Paco Rabanne:

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00:42:56

Episode 84 - England - Spice Girls

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2023/11/16

Coucou everyone! Say it with me: "I, being of sound mind and new Wonderbra do solemnly promise to cheer and dance and zig-a-zig-ah. Ariba! Girl Power!" Let's go to England and Kate tells us all about the sensational, magical, empowering Spice Girls - sprinkled with some tears along the way! Cat then tells us about the history of another girl power movement - the mini skirt! So put the kettle on and let's go girls!! Main topic sources: The Spice Girls at 25 Brittanica: Spice

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00:42:20

Episode 83 - Spain - Don Juan

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2023/11/02

Coucou everyone! Did you think fuckboys were only a thing of the 21st century? Think again! The fictional, wealthy, Spanish libertine Don Juan lived to seduce the ladies...and in the end he paid for his "sins" in the creepiest way possible. On a lighter note this ep, we also learn about damascene jewelry and art - how beautiful! Main topic sources: Don Juan wiki The Legend of Don Juan The Trickster of Seville and the Stone Guest ⁠@wisemasters TikTok Minitopic sources: NYT Damascene

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00:36:17

Episode 82 - Europe - Plague Doctors

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2023/10/19

Coucou everyone! Donning the infamous beaked mask, waxed cloak and walking stick, Plague Doctors had an infamous reputation around town. This week we discuss the origin and treatment of the Black Plague and the doctors that treated it. Cat then tells us about the Scottish legend of Half Hanged Maggie. Pour your tea and sit by the fire while we tell you some dark stories! EDIT: The word 'buboes' was mispronounced. Main topic sources: Brittanica Bubonic Plague Wiki Minitopic sources: Maggie

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00:49:46

Episode 81 - Hungary - the Gabor Sisters

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2023/10/05

Coucou everyone! Trigger warning: sexual abuse, rape Often called the "original Kardashians" (which is RUDE considering they did it first), Magda, Zsa Zsa, and Eva Gabor were three sisters from Hungary who moved to the US and became tabloid sensations where their personal lives literally equalled money. Between the three of them they married 19 times to 20 men (meaning there was overlap!!!), all of which we get into. Then, Kate shares why you should never cheers with beer in

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