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342. Paul's "La Bise" Video Success / Audition Story (with Amber & Paul)

Apr 18, 2016

01:07:50

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Amber and Paul discuss the success of Paul's viral video on French kissing customs, his newfound stand-up comedian fame, online abuse faced, a surprising audition story, and language analysis on using 'which' in sentences. They also cover the challenges of accents, regional variations, and the importance of podcasting apps for seamless listening.

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Paul's success in stand-up comedy stemmed from a viral French kissing video, attracting media attention.

Accents play a vital role in communication, showcasing cultural diversity and social perceptions.

Misunderstandings in audition scenarios highlight challenges with regional accents and linguistic sensitivity.

Deep dives

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Intro

2min

Paul's Stand-Up Comedy Success and Language Analysis

14min

Success of Video Skit on French Kissing Custom

17min

Navigating Online Abuse and TV Show Audition

5min

Accents and Misunderstandings

14min

Misunderstood Accents and Regional Variations

12min

Podcasting Apps, Pause Buttons, and MP3 Players for Seamless Listening

4min

Plans for the Next Episode and Bolin Branch Sheets Ad

2min

In this episode I'm joined by podcast pals Amber & Paul and we talk about Paul's hit youtube video about French kissing habits, his newfound success as a stand-up (he's the hottest kid in town), some online abuse he's had and then an anecdote about an audition that we attended recently, which involved a surprising misunderstanding about accents. There's also a brief language focus on using relative clauses with 'which' to extend your sentences when speaking. Enjoy! Click here for the page for this episode and to watch Paul's video http://wp.me/p4IuUx-62J Image: c/o Robert Hoehn / French Fried TV

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