Hey language lovers! We’re back and we’re bringing you even more French stories to hone those listening skills. We’ve got a great line-up of guests for you, including an award-winning documentary maker, a French YouTuber, and a woman who runs a business out of a real-life castle. So grab your transcript from our site, sit back, and enjoy!…

Six months after you start dating, your partner has an accident. They may never walk again – and they need you around 24/7 to take care of them. What would you do? Let’s find out about what happened with our guest today, Eden. Highlights: Growing up in France and the Philippines [01:32] What was Eden like as a teenager? [02:16] Living in the South …

Katia took a French château and transformed it into a coliving / coworking space for the modern world. Let’s find out what secrets this twelfth-century castle holds – and what it’s like to run a business in France as a non-native speaker. Highlights: Growing up in Bulgaria [01:26] Being a “savage” teenager [03:58] Living in Normandy [04:57] What ma…

Ever wondered what it would be like to move to Paris? Claire-Lise gives us an insider’s look into French work culture, what it takes to work in one of France’s hardest (male-dominated) jobs, and the best things about living in Paris. Highlights: What was Claire-Lise’s life like growing up? [01:09] Unique names like Claire-Lise (and Shade 😂) [04:24]…

French YouTuber HeyoLeah tells us about living between three different cultures (French, Philipina and Algerian), how to be a content creator, and what you need to succeed as an online entrepreneur. Highlights: Growing up in France and the Philippines [01:45] What was Léah like as a teen? [03:26] “Léah in Paris” [07:29] How to become a YouTuber [08…

Meet Nora Poggi, French director and producer of the acclaimed documentary She Started It. Let’s explore her cinephile roots, how she broke into the US film industry, and what it’s like making documentary films in the genre’s golden age. Highlights: Growing up in Paris [01:14] What was Nora like when she was young? [01:43] Moving to the US and cult…

Last time we spoke to Romain in Season 1, he had just moved to Taiwan with his wife. And now, they have a beautiful baby boy! Let’s check in and see how the life of a dad is treating him. Highlights: Here’s what we cover in this episode of Naked French: Becoming a father [01:17] New parent sleep deprivation [03:44] The hardest parts about being a n…

If you’ve ever been to the south of France, you know that people there LOVE their rugby. Nicolas, a Sarlat Rugby player, is aiming to take his team to the big leagues – Fédérale Une. Let’s find out what it’s like living in Sarlat, France, and competing in such an intense sport. Highlights: Growing up in the French countryside [01:04] What was Nicol…

You probably learned about the French Revolution in school (or at least watched Les Mis). But what does a modern French protest look like? Our guest, Blandine, gives us all the tea. Including why you should bring swimming goggles, and why it’s ok to protest naked. Highlights: Here’s what we cover in this episode of Naked French: Growing up in Paris…

Nora left everything to sail across the world with the love of her life. She then settled together in Costa Rica on a remote part of the island where there was no electricity or running water! Let’s find out more about Nora’s journey, what it was like building a family home from scratch, and starting her dream restaurant. Highlights: Growing up in …

You might have seen Marin on French Temptation Island. Here's his philosophy on being a feminist polyamorous manslut. Get the French Transcript for free at https://nakedfrench.co Instagram: @nakedfrench.co Naked French Team: Hosted by Shade Souc Produced by Michelle Teo Music and Sound by Paul Candau…

Would you quit your high-flying job in Paris, pack your bags and move to a different country - just to see if the person you've been dating long-distance is the one? Well Lucie did just that... what happens next? Get the French Transcript for free at https://nakedfrench.co Instagram: @nakedfrench.co Naked French Team: Hosted by Shade Souc Produced …

Meet Doriane. She's smart, ambitious, gritty and the CEO of her start-up Gravitr. She also runs her company side by side with her romantic partner Jacob. Let's explore what her life looks like and what it's like to build a company. Get the French Transcript for free at https://nakedfrench.co Instagram: @nakedfrench.co Check out Gravitr at https://g…

In the age of Tinder, meet Becca and Ben. They're a French couple living in Taiwan who have spent half their lives together. The French are renowned for being romantics, so let's explore how they met and what love means to them. Get the French Transcript for free at https://nakedfrench.co Instagram: @nakedfrench.co Follow Ben's French adventures @f…

Julie is a young nurse who works in Parisian hospital emergency rooms. She's also a COVID-19 everyday hero - she risks her life on the front-line day after day. Let's find out what her experiences were like during the pandemic. Get the French Transcript for free at https://nakedfrench.co Instagram: @nakedfrench.co Naked French Team: Hosted by Shade…

After growing up in a 3,000 people village, Romain moved to Asia and now life is one big adventure. Let's chat to him about learning languages, culture shocks and just, life really! Get the French Transcript for free at https://nakedfrench.co Instagram: @nakedfrench.co Naked French Team: Hosted by Shade Souc Produced by Michelle Teo Music and Sound…

Stephanie always knew she wanted to be a singer, ever since she was little. So she followed her dreams and turned them into a reality. Let's hear her explore her journey, and her latest project. Get the French Transcript for free at https://nakedfrench.co Instagram: @nakedfrench.co Stephanie's latest project: http://www.cadelmusic.com/ Follow her o…

Marie was always rebellious, even as a teenager. She become a sailor, worked in international diplomacy, and then fell in love with an Italian man. Let's explore her life and hear what it's like being a non-romantic French person who's with someone much more romantic than she is!

What is true love? What does it mean to be French? These are just some questions that host Shade Souc explores this season. She's got some interesting perspectives from high-school sweethearts, a self-described polyamorous feminist, and a woman who quit her high-flying job in Paris - for love of course. More specifically, Shade interviews guests wh…