Chouchou — le français par la culture.
Tu apprends le français et tu as envie de mieux comprendre le français parlé naturellement ? Bienvenue dans Chouchou, le podcast en français principalement destiné aux apprenants de niveau B1 à B2. Chaque semaine, je choisis un Chouchou de la semaine : une personnalité, un artiste, une œuvre ou une figure liée à la culture française. Musique, cinéma, architecture, littérature, science, humour… on ne sait jamais vraiment qui sera le prochain chouchou. En français, chouchou peut désigner un favori, quelqu’un ou quelque chose qu’on aime particulièrement. Et c’est exactement l’idée derrière ce podcast. Hi...
Daniel Filipacchi — Le Chouchou des Chouchous
6 — LE CHOUCHOU DE LA SEMAINE : Daniel Filipacchi 📻🇫🇷
What if I told you that the name of this podcast was inspired by a legendary French radio show from the 1960s?
In this episode, I introduce you to Daniel Filipacchi — photographer, journalist, radio host, publisher and art collector, and one of the creators and the host of Salut les Copains.
While discovering his story, I came across a little segment called “Le chouchou de la semaine” — the favorite of the week — and suddenly, I had the concept for this podcast.
S...
Gad Elmaleh — Respect entre chouchous
5 — LE CHOUCHOU DE LA SEMAINE : Gad Elmaleh 🇫🇷🇲🇦
In this episode, I introduce you to Gad Elmaleh, one of the most popular comedians in France.
Born in Casablanca, Gad moved to Paris in the 1990s and built a career in stand-up and film — eventually taking his comedy to New York and trying his hand at the American comedy scene.
In this episode:
Gad ElmalehCasablanca and his beginnings in show businessCours FlorentDécalages and La Vie NormaleBrian is in the kitchen 😂Humor, cultural differences and everyday lifeHors de prix with Audrey TautouHis Ame...Brigitte Bardot — Contact !
4 — LE CHOUCHOU DE LA SEMAINE : Brigitte Bardot 🇫🇷🎬🐾
In this episode, I introduce you to Brigitte Bardot — actress, singer, internationally renowned beauty, and one of the most recognizable faces of French cinema.
From Et Dieu… créa la femme and her legendary musical collaborations with Serge Gainsbourg to her extraordinary decision to leave acting at the height of her fame and devote the rest of her life to animal protection, we explore the many sides of Brigitte Bardot.
And the timing couldn’t be better: this episode arrives just two days before Brigitte Bardot’s bir...
Jean-Pierre Jeunet — Une idée de Paris
3 — LE CHOUCHOU DE LA SEMAINE : Jean-Pierre Jeunet 🇫🇷🎬
In this episode, I introduce you to Jean-Pierre Jeunet, the filmmaker behind Delicatessen and Amélie.
We explore his wonderfully strange cinematic universe — colorful, dark, funny, poetic and obsessively detailed — as well as his unexpected journey to Hollywood with Alien: Resurrection.
In this episode:
Jean-Pierre Jeunet
Delicatessen
Amélie
Alien: Resurrection
Paris and Montmartre
His visual universe and attention to detail
Acting and unforgettable characters
For B1–B2 Fr...
Kavinsky — Une seule chanson suffit
2 — LE CHOUCHOU DE LA SEMAINE : Kavinsky 🇫🇷🚗🌃
In this episode, I introduce you to Kavinsky, the French electronic artist behind Nightcall — and the unforgettable sound of Drive.
We explore his connection to the French Touch, his cinematic universe of cars, neon lights and 1980s American culture, and the surprising connections between Daft Punk, CSS, AIR and the French electronic scene.
We also talk about his performance at the 2024 Paris Olympics and why Nightcall has become so much more than a song: for me, it’s the soundtrack t...
AIR — Suivre le phare
1 — LE CHOUCHOU DE LA SEMAINE : AIR 🇫🇷🎧
In this episode, I introduce you to AIR, the legendary French electronic duo from Versailles — and probably my favorite musical group in the world.
From Premiers Symptômes and Moon Safari to Talkie Walkie, we explore the dreamy, cinematic sound of Nicolas Godin and Jean-Benoît Dunckel, their place in the French Touch, and their extraordinary international career.
But this episode is also personal.
After years living in New York and Los Angeles, AIR’s music bec...
Bande-annonce — Chouchou
Tu apprends le français et tu as envie de mieux comprendre le français parlé naturellement ?
Bienvenue dans Chouchou — Le français par la culture, un podcast principalement destiné aux apprenants de français de niveau B1 à B2.
Chaque semaine, viens découvrir l’histoire d’un de mes chouchous de la culture française : une personnalité, une œuvre ou un artiste qui a marqué la France.
🎧 Premier épisode : samedi 5 septembre 2026.
Retrouvez Chouchou sur Instagram : @chouchou_podcast
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