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  Ignoring advice, comparing cultures, and combatting negativity with the Season 4 guests of Garage Monologues 14.09.2026 1t 3min

  Garage Monologues: Season 4, A Season of TransitionEpisode 4:  Ignoring advice, comparing cultures, and combatting negativity with the Season 4 guests of Garage MonologuesWelcome back to Garage Monologues. In this episode, Tamer Kattan, Jane Bertch, and Paul Taylor join Jay together for the first time for a round-table check-in recorded at Back Market's studio. They get into whose advice is worth listening to, how algorithms feed off of negativity, the cultural gap between American optimism and British pessimism, and what "home" means after years of moving around.Where to Listen, Follow, and Subscribe:Listen & Subscribe: Hit follow/subscribe on Spotify or Apple Podcasts so you don't miss an episode as we follow these transitions across the season.Find Garage Monologues:Instagram: @garagemonologuesTikTok:@garage.monologuesFacebook: @GarageMonologuesYouTube: @garagemonologuesWebsite: https://garagemonologues.com/Find Jay Swanson:Instagram: @jayswansonTikTok: @jay.swansonYouTube: @jayswansonFacebook: @jay.swanson.parisWebsite: https://www.jayswanson.me/Find Jane Bertch Instagram: @janebertch Website: https://www.janebertch.com/Find Paul TaylorInstagram: @ptcomedyTikTok: @paultaylorcomedyYoutube: @paultaylorcomedyFacebook: @ptcomedyWebsite: https://paultaylorcomedy.com/ Find Tamer Kattan:Instagram: @tamerkat and @tamerkattanenfrancaisWebsite: www.tamerkattan.comEdited by Joshua GuernseyProduction assistance by Emily Guernsey and Mollie LaylinTheme music by Sonny Greenwich Jr.Big THANK YOU to Back Market for hosting us in the Back Market Lab for recording this episode! Paris in My Pocket: Planning a trip to Paris? Check out our travel recommendations at parismypocket.com.Unlock 550+ vetted recommendations for food, drink, and entertainment.Upgrade to Guide Plus for curated itineraries, including routes for book lovers and single-day walks through Le Marais and Montmartre. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
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  Patreon Exclusive: Over 200 new coffee shops in Paris - The Paris Coffee Scene with COMYU founder Rod Jounet 07.09.2026 1t 11min

  Garage Monologues: Bonus EpisodePatreon Exclusive: Over 200 new coffee shops in Paris - The Paris Coffee Scene with COMYU founder Rod JounotA bonus one for our Patreon supporters, exceptionally made live for the public as well! Jay sits down with Rod Jounot to break down Paris's exploding specialty coffee scene. Did you know that around 200 new shops have opened in Paris in the last 18 months alone, bringing the city's total past 600? Jay and Rod:- Dig into how to spot the difference between a serious coffee shop and one that's borrowed the aesthetic- Rank the best (and most overrated) arrondissements for coffee- Get into why the real sign of quality isn't the espresso machine (hint: in some cases, it's whether the person behind the counter actually knows where the beans came from)Where to Listen, Follow, and Subscribe:Listen & Subscribe: Hit follow/subscribe on Spotify or Apple Podcasts so you don't miss an episode as we follow these transitions across the season.Find Garage Monologues:Instagram: @garagemonologuesTikTok:@garage.monologuesFacebook: @GarageMonologuesYouTube: @garagemonologuesWebsite: https://garagemonologues.com/Find Jay Swanson:Instagram: @jayswansonTikTok: @jay.swansonYouTube: @jayswansonFacebook: @jay.swanson.parisWebsite: https://www.jayswanson.me/Patreon: @jayswansonFind ComytInstagram: @comyu.ioDiscover Camyu: https://www.comyu.io/Edited by Joshua GuernseyProduction assistance by Emily Guernsey and Mollie LaylinTheme music by Sonny Greenwich Jr.Paris in My Pocket: Planning a trip to Paris? Check out our travel recommendations at parismypocket.com. Unlock 550+ vetted recommendations for food, drink, and entertainment.Upgrade to Guide Plus for curated itineraries, including routes for book lovers and single-day walks through Le Marais and Montmartre. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
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  The System is Not Working; Why Jane Bertch is Changing Careers 31.08.2026 53min

  Garage Monologues: Season 4, A Season of TransitionEpisode 3: The System is Not Working; Why Jane Bertch is Changing CareersWelcome back to Garage Monologues. This season follows three immigrants through major life transitions in Paris. In this episode, Jane Bertch joins Jay Swanson to talk about leaving banking to found La Cuisine Paris, and why, years into running a successful business, she's starting over yet again. Jane has been accepted into Station F, one of the world's largest startup incubators, to build a technology platform providing women with tools and resources to help them better understand their own skills and navigate building a business from the ground up. Where to Listen, Follow, and Subscribe:Listen & Subscribe: Hit follow/subscribe on Spotify or Apple Podcasts so you don't miss an episode as we follow these transitions across the season.Find Garage Monologues:Instagram: @garagemonologuesTikTok:@garage.monologuesFacebook: @GarageMonologuesYouTube: @garagemonologuesWebsite: https://garagemonologues.com/Find Jay Swanson:Instagram: @jayswansonTikTok: @jay.swansonYouTube: @jayswansonFacebook: @jay.swanson.parisWebsite: https://www.jayswanson.me/Find Jane Bertch Instagram: @janebertch Website: https://www.janebertch.com/Edited by Joshua Guernsey Production assistance by Emily Guernsey and Mollie Laylin Theme music by Sonny Greenwich Jr.Paris in My Pocket: Planning a trip to Paris? Check out our travel recommendations at parismypocket.com.Unlock 550+ vetted recommendations for food, drink, and entertainment.Upgrade to Guide Plus for curated itineraries, including routes for book lovers and single-day walks through Le Marais and Montmartre. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
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  Leaving Apple for a Career in Comedy (ft Paul Taylor) 17.08.2026 58min

  Garage Monologues: Season 4, A Season of TransitionEpisode 2: Leaving Apple for a Career in Comedy (ft Paul Taylor)Welcome back to Garage Monologues. Garage Monologues is a conversational podcast following immigrants to Paris as they build or expand on their new lives in the City of Light. Through the lens of Jay Swanson, we delve into their roadblocks, triumphs, and everything in between. Today, Paul Taylor joins Jay Swanson in the Back Market Lab to talk about leaving a corporate career at Apple for a career in stand-up comedy. Paul just finished a comedy world tour and will start a different kind of world tour- running the Worlds Marathon Majors.Where to Listen, Follow, and Subscribe:Listen & Subscribe: Hit follow/subscribe on Spotify or Apple Podcasts so you don't miss an episode as we follow these transitions across the season.Find Garage Monologues:Instagram: @garagemonologuesTikTok:@garage.monologuesFacebook: @GarageMonologuesYouTube: @garagemonologuesWebsite: https://garagemonologues.com/Find Jay Swanson:Instagram: @jayswansonTikTok: @jay.swansonYouTube: @jayswansonFacebook: @jay.swanson.parisWebsite: https://www.jayswanson.me/Find Paul TaylorInstagram: @ptcomedyTikTok: @paultaylorcomedyYoutube: @paultaylorcomedyFacebook: @ptcomedyWebsite: https://paultaylorcomedy.com/ Cookies and Coffee from Two Doors Coffee-Shop - 27 Rue Francœur, 75018 ParisBig THANK YOU to Back Market for hosting us in the Back Market Lab for recording this episode! Paris in My Pocket: Planning a trip to Paris? Check out our travel recommendations at parismypocket.com.Unlock 550+ vetted recommendations for food, drink, and entertainment.Upgrade to Guide Plus for curated itineraries, including routes for book lovers and single-day walks through Le Marais and Montmartre.Production assistance: Mollie Laylin and Emily GuernseyEditing: Joshua Guernsey ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
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  Creating a Comedy Show in French (ft Tamer Kattan) 03.08.2026 38min

  Garage Monologues: Season 4, A Season of Transition Episode 1: Creating a Comedy Show in French (ft. Tamer Kattan)Welcome back to Season 4 of Garage Monologues. After a brief hiatus, the podcast returns, and we're trying something new: instead of standalone episodes, this entire season follows three friends through major life transitions in real time.All of it takes place in Paris, tracking the parallel journeys of three people making bold changes: Tamer, an established American comedian starting over from scratch to build an entirely new stand-up show in French; Paul, a comedian who just wrapped his world comedy tour and is now taking on a very different kind of tour: training to run all six World Marathon Majors in the year he turns 40; and Jane, a former banker turned cooking school founder, now launching a new tech venture at Station F. Of course, we'll be following Jay's journey as he continues to embark on his new projects. In this premiere episode (the last one recorded in Jay's current apartment setup) Tamer Kattan joins Jay Swanson to talk about his path from New York to Berlin to Paris.Where to Listen, Follow, and Subscribe:Listen & Subscribe: Hit follow/subscribe on Spotify or Apple Podcasts so you don't miss an episode as we follow these transitions across the season.Find Garage Monologues:Instagram: @garagemonologuesTikTok:@garage.monologuesFacebook: @GarageMonologuesYouTube: @garagemonologuesWebsite: www.garagemonologues.comFind Jay Swanson:Instagram: @jayswansonTikTok: @jay.swansonYouTube: @jayswansonFacebook: @jay.swanson.parisWebsite: www.jayswanson.meFind Tamer Kattan:Instagram: @tamerkat and @tamerkattanenfrancaisWebsite: www.tamerkattan.comParis in My Pocket: Planning a trip to Paris? Check out our travel recommendations at www.parismypocket.com.Unlock 550+ vetted recommendations for food, drink, and entertainment. No tourist traps!Upgrade to Guide Plus for curated itineraries, including routes for book lovers and single-day walks through Le Marais and Montmartre.Host: Jay Swanson Production assistance: Mollie Laylin and Emily GuernseyEditing: Joshua Guernsey ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
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  The missing TEDx Talk 09.11.2023 52min

  I may have given a TEDx Talk last weekend, and it might never see the light of day...Although we CAN fix that.Thanks for all your support in making this show! To support my creative projects of all stripes (but mostly YouTube videos) be sure to jump in with us over at https://patreon.com/jayswanson ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
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  My Dad Tries Mystery Grocery Store Cheese 26.10.2023 58min

  In this long-overdue episode, my dad has to try mystery cheese from the grocery store because no one has the missing cheeses from my list (and the rest are closed). It's been one of those weeks 😂Thanks for all your support in making this show! To support my creative projects of all stripes (but mostly YouTube videos) be sure to jump in with us over at https://patreon.com/jayswanson ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
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  These Are a Few of My Favorite Things 12.10.2023 33min

  Sunshine on Cooper is definitely high on this list, but in this episode I talk about a handful of practical things I've been doing to affect my mood, improve my days, and help me get out of the rut that I fell into for a few weeks there. I hope they're helpful =)Thanks for all your support in making this show! To support my creative projects of all stripes (but mostly YouTube videos) be sure to jump in with us over at https://patreon.com/jayswanson ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
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  Despite Being Great, The Last Two Weeks Have Sucked 28.09.2023 34min

  They can't all be highs, but what do you do when your best weeks somehow feel like the worst? I hit some real walls this last month, especially in the last couple of weeks, and I haven't had a good chance to share about why. At the same time, there are so many great things happening and so much to be grateful for. Life is downright confusing sometimes.For me it serves as a good reminder that life is hard, no matter who you are. If nothing else, I hope that it sharpens my empathy for those around me. AND, spoiler alert, as usual, Garage Monologuing about it all helped feel me quite a bit better. So thanks for listening!Thanks for all your support in making this show! To support my creative projects of all stripes (but mostly YouTube videos) be sure to jump in with us over at https://patreon.com/jayswanson ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
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  Overcoming Imposter Syndrome with Mark Shrime 14.09.2023 1t 12min

  I've known Mark Shrime for almost 13 years. He's a surgeon, author, and American Ninja Warrior. Grab a copy of his book here: https://amzn.to/3n5Ijn3 And enjoy our conversation as we dive into the struggles of impostor syndrome, living abroad, and doing our best to share what we love with the people we love.The cheese list, for those who'd like to try and follow along:Brie de MelunCancoillotteChabichou du PoitouEmmental français est-centralGruyèreMâconnaisPélardonPicodonRaclette de SavoieRocamadourTome des Bauges [fr]Trou du CruThanks for all your support in making this show! To support my creative projects of all stripes (but mostly YouTube videos) be sure to jump in with us over at https://patreon.com/jayswanson ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
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  Puxan on What it Means to be French 31.08.2023 1t 4min

  Puxan sits down to try some delicious cheese with me, wax lyrical on what it means to be French, and discuss our place in the world. Enjoy!https://instagram.com/puxanphoto for all his photographic skillsAnd thank you so much for listening! You can support the show and get future episodes in real time at https://patreon.com/jayswanson ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
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  Good News Future Citizens! 17.08.2023 41min

  I've got good news! Fresh off the presses (or out of the post, rather). The Road to Citizenship continues, as do updates around the 2023 guide and coming of the app. Thanks for listening! You can support the show and all my work by becoming a Patron at https://patreon.com/jayswanson ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
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  Building Friendships Abroad with Matt Jordan 03.08.2023 57min

  Matt Jordan is a great friend I've had the pleasure of knowing for the last few years, with whom I just returned from a five day trip to Lapland (Finland) with a group of ten friends to celebrate his birthday. We had a blast, and our conversation about Matt's road to French citizenship led us to the importance of friendship, the challenges of making them (particularly in France), and the ways in which we might suggest anyone struggling to make friends abroad go about it.Check out Matt's latest project and get your trivia on with Learn to Quiz over on Instagram: https://instagram.com/learntoquiz and be sure to let him know who sent ya ;DThanks as always for listening! You can support my channel and be a part of this journey towards Frenchness by becoming a Patron at https://patreon.com/jayswansonHere are the cheeses we tried and the order we tried them in. Emily got them from a seasonal shop, so there was no goat cheese (apparently goat is highly seasonal?) but there are a lot of classics in here. Enjoy!Beaufort d'EteEmmental de SavoieCantal fermier affineBleu du Vercours-SassenageMorbierLagulole reserveLivarotReblouchon fermierChaourceFourme d'AmbertSaint-Nectaire fermierMunster ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
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  French Citizenship Application and Paris App Updates 20.07.2023 38min

  This is the week I get my citizenship application in, if all goes well, and there's a lot of momentum building behind the Paris app too! Keep your eyes and ears peeled for early access to the app, hopefully in the next few months (Spring 2023) and cross your fingers that my application is accepted by the French government without too much hassle =DSupport the show and all my work at https://patreon.com/jayswanson ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
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  Emily and the Road to Citizenship 06.07.2023 1t 11min

  It's time to start my road to French citizenship! Today's guest is Emily Guernesy, the newest addition to my team, who shares her very recent experience taking the French citizenship interview. We also try 13 French cheeses as we chat, in my quest to try every protected French cheese.If you're enjoying these episodes and would like the podcast to continue, be sure to support it over on https://patreon.com/jayswanson and let me know that you're listening!Check out Emily's theater company at www.compagnieclapotis.com And give them a follow over at https://www.instagram.com/cie.clapotis/  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
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  On Leaving the Church 25.05.2023 1t

  As promised, the longer more linear story of how I was raised in the church and why I eventually left it. If you want to hear these podcasts as they drop in real time, become a Patron and jump into the member's only feed at https://patreon.com/jayswanson - you'll find the instructions in your welcome message. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
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  Nathaniel Drew on Quitting YouTube 11.05.2023 56min

  Nathaniel Drew talks about the ever-evolving nature of creating, YouTube, podcasts, and where he hopes to go from here.If you want to hear these podcasts as they drop in real time, become a Patron and jump into the member's only feed at https://patreon.com/jayswanson - you'll find the instructions in your welcome message. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
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  Thanksgiving Extravaganza! 03.05.2023 33min

  It's a Thanksgiving Extravaganza! Which means it's time to look back on the year and be thankful. What are you thankful for? Spoiler: I'm thankful for YOU. Thanks for listening <3Want to listen to me go on about how thankful I am ON Thanksgiving next time? Head to https://patreon.com/jayswanson right now, become a Patron, and you'll have access to my members-only feed where these episodes are posted in real time. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
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  Kate on Dating French Men and Working for Me 17.04.2023 1t 5min

  Ever wondered what it's like to date French men, or work for an American man in France? Kate has you covered. We covered a lot of ground in this episode and there's plenty more we could have gotten into, but time is short when old friends are afoot.I hope you enjoy this chat with Kate: Sender of Stickers!Want to listen to these podcasts fresh out of the oven and without ads or interruptions? Become a Patron today at https://patreon.com/jayswanson and get access to all of my most recent podcast episodes as soon as they drop! Including an entire season's worth that has yet to get posted publicly. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
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  The Story Behind The Game - Secret Project Number Two 30.03.2023 41min

  The behind-the-scenes of Secret Project Number Two - about a decade in the making. I've been working on an app to make your next trip to Paris even easier and filled with more fun. Now to see if we can make it work for real.This episode dives into the origins of "The Game" from a few years ago, the process I've been going through so far to get an app into the world, and the dangerous turns it's taken along the way. Thankfully we've made it through and are all good at the moment. This one is a monologue, but I'm sure we'll dive in with some friends who have been involved in upcoming episodes.https://jayswanson.mehttps://parisinmypocket.comGet these episodes in real time as they come out on the members only feed at https://patreon.com/jayswanson ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★