What do Luke Skywalker, Aladdin and Harry Potter have in common? At first sight, not much.

But what if I told you that their adventures actually follow the exact same steps? The scenery and characters might be different, but the plot structures are identical. This is why you probably had an impression of déjà-vu when you were watching one of these movies.

This recipe to tell the “perfect story” was found by Joseph Campbell, an American anthropologist who analyzed myths from all around a world and identified their similarities.

Do you want to know what are the ingredients to write a scenario worthy of Hollywood? Then let me take you through the different stages!

This podcast is designed for intermediate French learners who want to get a better grasp of the language by listening to interesting topics.

You can find the transcript of this episode here: https://innerfrench.com/e14/

Who never dreamed of winning the lottery? It’s easy to start adding up the millions in our head and to make a list of all the crazy things we would do with them.

Some actual winners probably had similar dreams when they tried their luck. But when they got the lucky ticket, their life changed in a completely different way than they expected...

To avoid these types of dramas, the company in charge of the lottery in France has put a team of experts to help winners and support them psychologically.

If you want to find out what kind of problems multimillionaires are facing, then this new episode is for you!

This podcast is designed for intermediate French learners who want to get a better grasp of the language by listening to interesting topics.

You can find the transcript of this episode here: https://innerfrench.com/e13/

The French National Day is commonly known as “Bastille Day”.

If you did not pay attention during your History classes, you might think that “Bastille” is another of those delicious French pastries, or maybe some sort of fancy fashion accessory.

If you were more hard-working at school, then you know that it refers to the French Revolution of 1789, and that “la Bastille” was actually a state prison. But you might not know that the date of the National French Day was not picked after this event (or at least not only after this one).

Your French friends probably don’t know it either. So if you want to impress them, let me tell you the real story.

This podcast is designed for intermediate French learners who want to get a better grasp of the language by listening to interesting topics.

You can find the transcript of this episode here: https://innerfrench.com/e12/

From CEOs to Athletes, it seems like everyone these days is waking up at 5 in the morning.

You probably already read some articles or books singing the praises of this new trend. But despite the many benefits it could bring to your life, every morning you’re late to jump on the bandwagon… You might even think that it’s just not for you.

But (almost) everyone can become an early bird. It is mostly a matter of method and patience. So in this podcast, I will share with you some tips to make it easier for you to adopt this healthy habit. And if you are definitely more of a night owl, I will give you some reasons not to feel guilty.

This podcast is designed for intermediate French learners who want to get a better grasp of the language by listening to interesting topics.

You can find the transcript of this episode here: https://innerfrench.com/e11/

Very few psychological experiments became as famous and controversial as Milgram’s.

Stanley Milgram, born in a Jewish family in the Bronx, was deeply affected by the horrors of the Holocaust. After earning a Ph.D. in social psychology from Harvard University, he started a series of experiments to understand how so many Human Beings could commit such atrocities.

His terrifying results were an electroshock both for the public opinion and the scientific community. Although his methods were highly criticized, the Milgram experiment became an object of fascination and a source of inspiration for many books, movies, documentaries, etc.

Among those was a French-Swiss version of the experiment realized in 2010 that you can watch in this documentary:

This podcast is designed for intermediate French learners who want to get a better grasp of the language by listening to interesting topics.

You can find the transcript of this episode here: https://innerfrench.com/e10/

Intermediate French Podcast with Transcript.

Learn French in Context with these Fascinating Topics.

Very few psychological experiments became as famous and controversial as Milgram’s.

Stanley Milgram, born in a Jewish family in the Bronx, was deeply affected by the horrors of the Holocaust. After earning a Ph.D. in social psychology from Harvard University, he started a series of experiments to understand how so many Human Beings could commit such atrocities.

His terrifying results were an electroshock both for the public opinion and the scientific community. Although his methods were highly criticized, the Milgram experiment became an object of fascination and a source of inspiration for many books, movies, documentaries, etc.

Among those was a French-Swiss version of the experiment realized in 2010 that you can watch in this documentary:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6w_nlgekIzw

This podcast is designed for intermediate French learners who want to get a better grasp of the language by listening to interesting topics.

You can find the transcript of this episode here: www.innerfrench.com/podcasts

Economic growth has been our governments’ main concern for decades now. Capitalism needs it to survive and, by extension, we need it to keep living comfortably.

Or so we believe.

Since the 70’s, a large number of economists, environmentalists and experts from various fields have warned us about the negative consequences of economic growth, not only on our planet but also on our personal lives.

“Degrowth” has appeared as an alternative in order to create a more sustainable model. But what does it mean exactly? Should we all sell our cars, our houses, and start living in the forest? Or are there some more approachable ways of reducing our negative impact and finding our on path?

This podcast is designed for intermediate French learners who want to get a better grasp of the language by listening to interesting topics. 

You can find the transcript of this episode here: https://innerfrench.com/e09/

Stereotypes are pretty convenient. Instead of losing time trying to understand the complexity of the world we live in, we can just take a commonly shared opinion and make it our own.

And when it comes to stereotypes about nationalities, the French people are an obvious target.

Whether it is about the weird animals they eat, how many cigarettes they smoke or their legendary rudeness, there is enough joke material for the rest of the world.

While there might be some truth here and there, a lot of those clichés are slightly outdated. It is time to set the records straight and let the frogs free.

Spoiler alert: I won’t be wearing a beret nor eating a baguette during this podcast.

This podcast is designed for intermediate French learners who want to get a better grasp of the language by listening to interesting topics.

You can find the transcript of this episode here: https://innerfrench.com/e08/

Did the Americans actually send men on the moon? Who exactly are the Illuminati and how can I become one?

Unfortunately you won’t get the answer to those questions here. And I won’t try to debunk those theories either. But we will talk about conspiracy theories and I will give you the recipe to make up a good one.

Conspiracy theories are a popular topic in France; we have a great deal of them. It is important to understand how they work and why they can be a threat for our democracies.

This podcast is designed for intermediate French learners who want to get a better grasp of the language by listening to interesting topics.

You can find the transcript of this episode here: https://innerfrench.com/e07/