38 Gamins (38 Kids)
When a devastating earthquake strikes Haiti in January 2010, one of the island’s most respected public health experts rushes to the aid of 38 abandoned children who have been left without a home. She decides then and there to take care of them, not knowing that the decision will change their lives — and hers — forever. A transcript of this episode is available at https://bit.ly/3o3Ox4e.
12 Jan 202122min
Les moines brasseurs (The Beer-Brewing Monks)
At age 27, Matthieu Landri said goodbye to his family and shared one last beer with his friends…then began his new life as a Benedictine monk. He longed for a spiritual life of contemplation and prayer. But soon he found himself embarking on a new journey: reviving the lost French art of monastic beer-brewing. A transcript of this episode is available at https://bit.ly/33OwCIb.
5 Jan 202123min
Les santons de Noël (The Little Christmas Figures)
In Martine Gaussen’s childhood, traditional French santons — handmade nativity figures — were a key that unlocked the magic of Christmas. But decades after the magic has dulled and adult responsibilities have taken over, can Martine rediscover the curiosity and creativity that defined the holidays of her youth? A transcript of this episode is available at https://bit.ly/3rRYymq.
22 Dec 202023min
Le petit apiculteur (The Beekeeper Kid)
A young boy in the south of France discovers an unexpected passion for bees and beekeeping. But he’s not prepared for the heartbreak he’ll face when he leaves his little buzzing companions over the summer... A transcript of this episode is available at https://bit.ly/3rS6R1w.
15 Dec 202021min
Trailer Season 5
The Duolingo French Podcast is back with new episodes starting December 15, 2020. Listen to the trailer now!
8 Dec 20201min
Le nom caché (The Hidden Name)
After his grandparents’ deaths, 20-year-old Damien Bouché uncovers a family secret from World War II. He spends the next 10 years unearthing the past, from Vienna to the south of France, in a fight to regain his true family name. A transcript of this episode is available at https://bit.ly/3GZqStj.
3 Nov 202024min
Le caporal canadien-français (The French Canadian Corporal)
When Vincent-Gabriel Lamarre joined the Canadian Armed Forces, he knew he had found his calling. But a few years into his service, he realized he could no longer ignore the discomfort he felt about his gender identity. Would a gender transition be accepted in the military? After the episode, learn more about Vincent-Gabriel’s journey here: https://vimeo.com/ondemand/tigars. A transcript of this episode is available at https://bit.ly/3HkH4pn.
27 Okt 202024min
La joie du cancan (The Joy of Cancan)
A young dancer discovers French Cancan in the 1960s, leading her to an exciting international career…and the love of her life. When a tragic loss rips the joy of dancing from her, cancan slowly helps her find a renewed sense of self. A transcript of this episode is available at https://bit.ly/3ACl2vK.
20 Okt 202024min
