World Radio Paris

Looking for a place to please your sweet tooth in Paris? Wafa Jawad's got you covered! In this episode of Cups and Dishes, she explores the Canal Saint-Martin, a beautiful area going through the 10th and 11th arrondissements of Paris. Wafa tells you about some of the food spots of the area hidden in plain sight, including Buddy Buddy, a plant based nut butter café and the gorgeous Du Pain Et Des Idées bakery!

On this episode of World Radio Paris Presents, host Tarek Diouri--Adequin sits down with Theo and Safi, two members of Serve The City, an association helping asylum seekers, refugees, the homeless and underprivileged foreigners in Paris. Theo and Safi tell us about their experience working as part of the food distribution and language exchange programs, the stakes of helping those in need and the difficulties expats, homeless people and refugees face on a daily basis. Find out more about Serve The City here or using the ServeNow application, available on Google Play and the App Store.

Has high-tech taken over the world of art, or has it always been a staple of creation? In this episode of the High-Tech Intermission, host Tarek Diouri–Adequin gives you an overview of the Art Basel Paris exhibition, focusing on the pieces which involved technology of all kinds. Tarek asked questions to many of the artists, gallerists and exhibitors who attended the art show, striving to see what pushed those creatives to use technology, and how important their presence at the exhibition was for the future of artistry.

On November 13th at L'Arlequin cinema Manon Kerjean screened Revoir Paris for the 10th anniversary of the Paris terrorist attacks. Revoir Paris is set during the attacks of 2015.  During the screening Manon and ARBL Murray were able to interview the filmmaker who captured that fateful day so remarkably, Alice Winocour. Alice talked to us about the impetus to make the film, using sound design to help the audience feel the memory fragmentation and trauma of the characters.  Alice talks about how she immerses herself in a subject entirely while making a film and what it means to have represented this story, the story of so many victims, and of Paris itself.   

In this episode of Turning Points, Patricia Killeen welcomed Nadia Sardjoe, a Dutch/Indonesian/Surinamese singer-songwriter whose artistic journey bridges the Netherlands and France. Nadia began playing the violin at a young age and performed with several Dutch bands before a defining moment changed the course of her life: falling in love with a French man and moving to Paris in 2012. Her daughter was born there.  Another change came in 2019, when Nadia started writing her own material and learnt to play the guitar to deliver her songs after being part of several French old-time and bluegrass bands, like Les Cartiers de Paris, a Carter Family Tribute band. Immersed in Paris’s dynamic music scene, Nadia performed in local bars and venues. With a voice that combines warmth and power, she crafts songs rooted in truth, honesty, transformation, and raw emotion. Her sound draws on influences from American folk, country, and blues, woven together with her distinct personal touch. During her Turning Points interview, Nadia performed three of her original compositions live in the WRP studio: Valkyrie Lucilla There’s a Way Out She shared the inspiration and stories behind these songs—lyrics that are deeply personal, often spiritual, and emotionally resonant.  Beyond her musical career and being a single mother, Nadia is an entrepreneur. After her first activity in digital marketing she has her own corporate wellness practice, offering light-touch ASMR massage therapy providing instant nervous system regulation and stress relief at the office - and can be contacted at AyonaASMR@gmail.com for enquiries. Click here to explore more of Nadia’s music and projects.

On this episode of This is not a Poem, E.K. Bartlett interviews Grace Bialecki about Young Thing,a collection of poetry and photos. The poems in the collection mimic snapshots while the photos add a visual dimension to the writing. E.K. and Grace talk about playing with the design of poetry through line breaks and typography. Then Grace discusses losing everything we were conditioned to want, and how these ideas played out in her collection which is nostalgic, funny, and sharp. Grace is a poet, editor, musician, and meditation teacher who helps artists be present with their work. After living in Los Angeles, Paris, and New York, she's proud to call Detroit home.  Young Thing includes original photographs by Alex Brook Lynn (ARBL Murray) and is published by RAINBOW SKULL Press  

On this episode of Parentalité we talk about the science and culture of raising bilingual children. Sarah (Cheang) Oudet a researcher in the field of autism, bilingualism, and both cognitive and communicative development. As someone who is also raising bilingual kids in France she is uniquely qualified to demystify some of our questions and assumptions around learning multiple languages in general and for nerodivergent kids. Meg Gerner is our host this week.  Sarah will also be the guest speaker at "Fostering Bilingualism: Supporting Your Child’s Language Journey" an event on November 5th 2025 at 8:30pm CET, created by Message Paris. For tickets to this event visit: https://www.messageparis.org/event-details/fostering-bilingualism-supporting-your-childs-language-journey Parentalité is a collaboration between Message Paris, an association helping anglophone parents and caretakers of children connect in Île de France, and World Radio Paris.  The Host for this episode is Meg Gerner. ARBL Murray (Alex Brook Lynn produced this episode for World Radio Paris DAB+  

On this episode we explore ADHD in France. Every country meets the challenges of diagnosing and treating neuro-divergence differently. We speak with Robynne Pendariès, an ADHD coach about France's approach to ADHD. She tells us how she discovered that ADHD coaching was right for her, her experiences with neuro-divergent family members, and what processes and methods work for people with ADHD.  Robynne moved to Paris since 1989, with a degree from Tufts in Child Psychology. She worked for 10 years as a fashion buyer in Paris, and subsequently raised her two children while managing her husband's career as a professional golf player before moving into a career in organizing and coaching. Robynne has worked with clients of all ages (from 3 to 90 yrs. old), in several European countries and in the United States (in person and online), as well as adults with both « neuro-typical » and « neuro-divergent» brains.  To find out more about Robynne check out her website: https://www.robynnependaries.com/ Robynne offers a free resource on her website if you want to get started here: https://www.robynnependaries.com/freeresource This episode is hosted by ARBL Murray (Alex Brook Lynn), recorded in the 11th arrondissement of Paris, and broadcast on WRP's DAB+ Radio station.   

In this episode of Living the Dream: French Riviera, host Cecile Liconnet is joined by Melanie Morcom, a corporate event planner from London turned owner of a health and wellness coaching studio in the South of France. Mel tells Cecile about the situations which influenced her move to France, the difficulties that came with establishing her studio in a foreign country and a memorable moment in her relocating journey.

This Fall on Parentalité we are celebrating Diwali with Indian Pastry Chef Anshita Gupta. Anshita is classically trained in French pastry but decided to worlk in Indian pastries and American style layered cakes. Anshita tells us all about what it is like to reinvent your career during motherhood, she started in tech and left that field for baking! We talk about what it’s like living as an expat from India, raising a son in Paris, and how to balance the family culture from India with French culture. Anshita also lets us in on what she thinks are the most authentic Indian restaurants in Paris. And of course we all get a crash course in Diwali, what to eat, what to wear, and where to be.  You can sign up for the Paris Diwali Festival with Message Paris here: https://www.messageparis.org/event-details/diwali You can find the amazing offerings of Anshita Gupta here on her website: https://momsoven.fr/ On instagram: @momsovenparis   Parentalité is a collaboration between Message Paris and WRP. This Episode was produced by ARBL Murray and recorded in the 11th arr of Paris. 

In this episode of Living the Dream: French Riviera, host Cecile Liconnet is joined by Catherine, who went from freelancing as an English teacher to founding her own training centre, helping hundreds of professionals in France gain confidence in speaking English. Catherine tells Cecile about how she navigated the complexities of French administration, tackled various challenges to earn a QUALIOPI certification, and how she finally managed to open and grow her business.

Is it already too late for the education system to work in synergy with artificial intelligence? In this episode of the High-Tech Intermission, host Tarek Diouri--Adequin analyzes the place AI now holds in the French education ecosystem, in spite of some of the risks associated to its use. Tarek is joined by Evann Hislers, author of the "L'IA pour les Étudiants" guide, and Deborah Elalouf, president of Tralalere, a company overseeing Internet Sans Crainte, the national digital education program for the youth and their families. Check out resources from Internet Sans Crainte's "Safer Internet Day" here.

Paris Fashion Week is here! Anna Barr, menswear editor at Fucking Young magazine and fashion forecaster, joins host ARBL Murray (Alex Brook Lynn) and reporter Héloïse Daniel to discuss emerging trends and recent shifts in the fashion landscape.  We explore the celebrity-driven world of fashion with brands prioritizing star appearances over product quality, and what that means for luxury in a time when people can afford less. We also dive into the intersections of fashion and politics and what it all signals for the future of style.

In this latest episode of Living the Dream: French Riviera, host Cecile Liconnet is joined by Lizzy Parks, a jazz vocalist who once toured internationally as a sound artist in London and now lives on the French Riviera. Lizzy tells Cecile about her move to the South of France and what triggered that large change in her life, but also how she managed to rebuild a dynamic and creative life here.

In this episode, Joelle Benoliel interviews Self-Care Strategist Kleidi Jeen about how to regulate your nervous system in the face of starting a business, being a parent, living in Paris, and keeping yourself mentally healthy. We learn about Kleidi's journey from Louisiana to Paris, and with Joelle she goes over a few strategies and practices to ward off overwhelm.  Kleidi is a "Self-Care Strategist for Creatives Who Launch." She uses her unique SUNDAE approach to help creatives start their brand or business. You can find out more at her website: SOFT SUNDAE or follow Kleidi on Instagram at @softsundaestudio. 

In this new episode, we're taking you to one of the most delicious parts of everyday Parisian life: les marchés. From the Grenelle market under metro line 6 to the historic Marché des Enfants Rouges in the Marais, Wafa shares why the food markets of Paris are a must-visit for every foodie. 🇫🇷❤️ Learn to shop like a true Parisian: when to go, what to bring, and the little bits of etiquette that turn grocery shopping into a joyful ritual!

On this episode we talk to Suzanne Lindon and Paul Kircher about what it was like to star in the new film by Cedric Klapisch, La Venue de l'avenir (French Title), Colors of Time (English Title). As always ARBL Murray (Alex Brook Lynn), and Manon Kerjean interviewed the pair as their film screened at Le Balzac Cinema during a Lost in Frenchlation event. Suzanne and Paul share about what it was like to embody characters from the turn of the 19th century in Paris, as the modern city began to emerge. We talk about art, life, emotional scenes, and legacy.  La Venue de l'avenir (Colors of Time) is about four cousins who inherit a house in rural Normandy. They are encouraged to sell it to make way for a large development but after they visit the house they begin to discover the story of their ancestors, notably a young woman named Adèle (Suzanne Lindon). They trace her story through Paris as the city is really starting to embrace the modern age.   Both Paul and Suzanne are born and raised Parisians and recommend the film Le Péril Jeune (Good Old Daze) and a quintessential coming of age film about young Parisians. 

France faces another wave of strikes on September 18, just a week after the Bloquons Tout protest movement. In this episode of World Radio Paris Presents, host Tarek Diouri--Adequin gives you a who's who of the protesters, explaining what's at stake for them and the context this protest intervenes in. (Note: at the time of recording, the SNCTA had planned a strike on September 18. Their strike has since been reported to October 7.)

The Real Fishwives of Paris, Caroline Fazeli and Emily Monaco give us a preview of some of the culinary expertise they plan to expand on in their new show. While chatting with ARBL Murray (Alex Brook Lynn) they tell us how they became experts, how they got to France, and delve into a few tidbits for us, teasing some of fascinating subjects of their upcoming episodes. We talk mustard, natural wine, mushrooms, and much more.  Emily is a food and wine journalist and cheese aficionado and has an encyclopedic knowledge of French gastronomy. Caroline is a Lyon based sommelier with a background in cooking as well as degrees in archeology and anthropology. The duo unpacks French Culinary wonders one region, one ingredient, one taste, one grape, one seed, one morsel, one wonderful story at a time.  The Fishwive's first book is on sale now which is a guide to Paris with "80 no-nonsense, no-tourist-traps recommendations for wining and dining like a local." You can find The Real Fishwives of Paris on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Deezer On Instagram @realfishwivesofparis 

In this first episode of Living the Dream: French Riviera, host Cecile Liconnet is joined by Jo, the very first person she met when she moved to the French Riviera. Jo is a real estate agent, hailing from North East England, who knows what it means to go all in, even when she has to babysit for her clients. From surfing dreams to surprise winters, Jo shares what living the dream really looks like.