Amber and Paul return to the podcast for a fun conversation about various topics, including Paul's anger, Amber getting crushed in her bed, British children not needing coats, Luke's special gifts for them, Paul's comedy tour, Amber's trip to London, The Beatles' "Now & Then", Paul's career, and Amber's kids saying funny things.
Paul shares his experiences from his global comedy tour, including his worst show and unique train journey in Hungary.
Amber discusses the cultural differences she observed during her recent trip to London, such as the lack of cash payments and more commercialized shopping experience.
Deep dives
Paul Taylor's Tour Experience
Paul Taylor has been on tour, performing his one-man show in 18 different countries. He shares some interesting experiences from his tour, including his worst show and a unique train journey in Hungary. He also talks about the challenges of doing English comedy in France and the different audience dynamics he encounters.
Amber's London Trip
Amber recently visited London for an art course and shares her experience of being back in her home country. She talks about the cultural differences she observed, such as the lack of cash payments and the more commercialized shopping experience. She also reflects on the language differences and her feeling of not fully belonging to either France or England.
The Significance of 'Farts and Nickers, Poos and Loos, PPs and Potties'
In a conversation between Luke Thompson, Amber, and Paul, they discuss funny moments involving their children. Amber shares that her daughter has developed a catchy phrase, 'Farts and Nickers, Poos and Loos, PPs and Potties,' that she finds humorous. Luke also recounts humorous instances with his children, including his daughter accidentally saying 'f***' instead of 'fox.' This light-hearted conversation highlights funny moments in parenting and the innocence and joy that children bring.
Reviving the Lying Game: A Conversation Game for Language Learning
Luke discusses the revival of the Lying Game, a conversation game where participants tell stories and others try to determine if they are telling the truth or lying. Luke explains that this game encourages students, particularly those who are usually reserved, to speak and share stories. He shares that the Lying Game was successful when he taught English in Japan and has continued to be a popular activity in language classes. Luke previews an upcoming episode where he and his guests will play the Lying Game, providing listeners with an entertaining and interactive way to improve their English.