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The Adam Friedland Show Podcast

The Adam Friedland Show Podcast - Episode 41

Feb 16, 2024
Adam Friedland and Robby Hoffman discuss their experiences on the TV show 'At Midnight' and engage in playful banter about age and attractiveness. They also touch on assumptions, writing experience, lack of representation, friendships, a vintage air king watch, building a third mosque, the movie 'Sideways', and explore the innovative product Fume, a flavored air device. They also talk about the benefits of a handheld fidget toy and share their nostalgia for malls and struggles with language learning.
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Quick takeaways

  • The challenges and pressure of learning French in Montreal's harsh and judgmental culture.
  • The decline of traditional malls and mid-tier restaurants, reflecting shifts in consumer preferences.

Deep dives

Robbie Hoffman's experience with French culture in Canada

Robbie Hoffman, a dual citizen of the US and Canada, shares her experience growing up in Montreal and learning French. She explains that French culture in Montreal can be harsh and judgmental, with a focus on language proficiency. Robbie discusses the challenges of learning French in a French immersion school and feeling inadequate due to her accent. Despite her efforts, Robbie felt the pressure to speak perfect French, which led to self-consciousness and frustration.

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