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#50 | Mission in Paris (with Luke Thompson)
Oct 17, 2023
In this podcast, Luke goes on a humorous and suspenseful mission through Paris to find his daughter's lost teddy bear. He encounters language barriers, cultural differences, and bureaucratic delays along the way. The podcast also discusses phrases like 'fit in' and 'punch', and explores children's attachment to comfort objects.
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- Luke's mission in Paris showcases the challenges of language barriers and cultural differences.
- The importance of comfort objects for children, such as the doo doo, is highlighted through Luke's journey.
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Mission to Find the Doo Doo
Luke embarks on a mission across Paris to find his daughter's lost toy, a doo doo, that she needs to sleep. He describes his journey through different parts of the city, including a dodgy area in the red light district. Luke shares his encounters with unhelpful bus drivers and challenges with communication in French. Eventually, he reaches the bus station, where he goes through a lengthy process to retrieve the bag containing the doo doo. With the precious toy in hand, he triumphantly returns home to his daughter, who is fast asleep.
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