Allie Tollaksen dials in from France to chat with Blake about Montessori school, scary French teens, living and writing abroad, fighting with vending machines, waiting for trains, and playing piano for the homeless.

You can check out Allie's comedic writing here: http://bit.ly/1T4v5jv

Or follow along with her writing project "The English Section" here: http://bit.ly/1UuNvJy

This episode was produced by Wallace the Labrador

Our theme song is written and performed by Kris Ward. Guest illustrations by Keri O'Mara

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