EUROPHILE

EUROPHILE

Join friends Kate Walker and Catherine Roehre as they chat, laugh, and learn together in Europhile - a podcast encompassing Europe and its appeal, cultural nuances, lifestyles, histories, figures, and any other topic that sparks their interest!

  1. 1D AGO

    125 - Germany - The Swing Youth Counterculture

    Coucou everyone! Catherine shares how a love for jazz and swing music turned a group of teens from fans into resistance members in Nazi Germany - and they called themselves the Swingjugend. To this day, jazz and swing symbolize freedom of expression, non-conformism, liberalism, independence, and internationalism, and that is exactly what these music genres symbolized to the Swing Youth. Then Kate shares the history behind the iconic German beer stein. Prost! Main topic sources: "Swing Heil": Swing Youth, Schlurfs, and others in Nazi Germany | The National WWII Museum | New Orleans  Germany’s Real-Life “Swing Kids” - JSTOR Daily The Anti-Nazi Teen Gang that Beat Up Hitler Youth and Danced to Jazz Cultural Opposition in Nazi Germany: the Swingjugend  The Edelweiss Pirates and the Swing Kids: Rejecting Nazism Swingjugend - Wikipedia Mini topic sources: Steincenter German Steins Kate's recommendation: How to Get to Heaven from Belfast (Netflix) Catherine's recommendation: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Lover by Marguerite Duras Don't forget to follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tiktok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ :) Cover art and logo by Kate Walker Mixed and edited by Catherine Roehre Theme song by Lumehill Thank you all - ciao!

    33 min

  2. FEB 26

    124 - Italy - The Legacy of the Fendi Women

    Coucou everyone! It's not a bag, It's a baguette! Four generations of women comprise the Fendi legacy. Starting from a little leather goods and fur atelier in Rome, by a single woman who turned it into a multinational luxury fashion house and household name. Let's learn this week about the history of Fendi! We go a little more south on the Italian boot and visit Sicily and learn about the history of the cannoli. Vai! Andiamo! Off to Italy we go 3 Main topic sources: WWD: Fendi History Glam Observer: The History and Evolution of Fendi⁠ Another Mag: Fendi Sisters System Magazine: It's Not a Bag, It's a Baguette The History of Italian Fashion: Fendi Mini topic sources: Sicilian seduction: do you know the secret history of cannoli? | National Geographic Cannoli - Wikipedia  Kate's recommendation: The Night Manager TV Series (Prime) Catherine's recommendation: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Love & Other Disasters (2006) dir. by Alek Keshishian Don't forget to follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tiktok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ :) Cover art and logo by Kate Walker Mixed and edited by Catherine Roehre Theme song by Lumehill Thank you all - ciao!

    39 min

  3. FEB 12

    Episode 123 - Europe - The Mysterious Life of Comte de Saint-Germain

    Coucou everyone! A mystery grounded in fact, Cat tells the story of the mythically wealthy alchemist, polyglot, musician, scientist, philosopher, and artist - the Comte de Saint-Germain. A friend to Marie-Antoinette, Volatire, Casanova, Mozart, and several kings, he was rumored to be hundreds of years old. Kate also shares the history and meaning behind the king cake - laissez les bons temps rouler! Main topic sources: The Life and Times of an Immortal Alchemist Comte de Saint-Germain | Mystic, Alchemist, Occultist | Britannica  Count of St. Germain - Wikipedia Mini topic sources: King Cake Visit Lake Charles: King Cake Kate's recommendation: The Piano Teacher Film (2001) Catherine's recommendation: ⁠⁠⁠Madame Bovary by Gustave Flaubert Don't forget to follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tiktok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ :) Cover art and logo by Kate Walker Mixed and edited by Catherine Roehre Theme song by Lumehill Thank you all - ciao!

    53 min

  4. JAN 29

    Episode 122 - England - Black Tudors

    Coucou everyone! In this episode we dive into the previously unknown histories of Black people living in Tudor England. Members of court, musicians, sex workers, adventurers, seamstresses, and even a deep-sea diver - their stories play a deeply important part of English history! Then we chat about a London icon - the black cab. Apologies in advance for going off the rails this episode - we are just so happy to be back! Main topic sources: Black Tudors: the Unknown Story  Tudor, English and black – and not a slave in sight | Black History Month | The Guardian The Black Presence in Tudor England - The Metropolitan Museum of Art The Ladies of Spayne We have always been: a black Tudor story 🎬 — an upcoming film by PhD student Candace Scarborough Mini topic sources: History Hit: The History of the London Black Cab All Cars with John Youtube: A Far Too Brief History of The London Black Cab Kate's recommendation: Heated Rivalry (If you're late to this, just watch it!!)⁠ Catherine's recommendation: ⁠Outrageous (2025) - series about the Mitford sisters (listen to Episode 51 of the pod to learn more) Don't forget to follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tiktok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ :) Cover art and logo by Kate Walker Mixed and edited by Catherine Roehre Theme song by Lumehill Thank you all - ciao!

    52 min

  5. JAN 15

    Episode 121 - Ireland - The Cure

    Coucou everyone! From faeries to selkies, Ireland is not one to shy away from the more mystical beliefs. The Irish believe The Cure is a sacred honor to have and in the responsibility to share and help heal the inflicted. The Cure can come in several forms; from a learned ritual, an acquired power, or a passed down familial privilege. The end is the same - to cure. For the mini, Cat tells us about he origins of the iconic Aran sweater. So pour yourself a pint, and let the healing in Ireland commence - don’t forget, Guinness is good for you! Main topic sources: RTE - The strange world of Irish folk cures, herbal remedies and faith healers Medium - Old Irish Cures Cures of Ireland: A Treasury of Irish Folk Remedies by Cecily Gilligan. Mini topic sources: Our History - The Story Of Aran History of the Aran Sweater Kate's recommendation: Italian Marble Journals⁠ Catherine's recommendation: Greek mountain tea Don't forget to follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tiktok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ :) Cover art and logo by Kate Walker Mixed and edited by Catherine Roehre Theme song by Lumehill Thank you all - ciao!

    56 min

  6. 10/09/2025

    Episode 120 - Tête-À-Tête II

    Coucou everyone! Europhile is 5 years old! We are so lucky to have this space, and to learn and share together - we are raising our coupes to many more episodes, experiences, and to growing this beautiful community that we cherish 3 We are back from our summer holiday in Greece, so humor us as we re-live Athens and the islands, life-changing food, unforgettable sights, and our bountiful shopping hauls. Then we chat what we've been reading and watching this summer. Let us know what you've been consuming! Islands we travelled to: Sifnos, Folegandros, Milos Honorable mention restaurants: Athens - Stani, Manari, Diporto, Taverna Oikonomou, Atlantikos; Sifnos - Loggia, Cantina; Folegandros - Irene's, Spina, O Psaromiligkas Our favorite traditional Greek dishes and drinks we enjoyed (that were new to us): fava (pureed yellow split peas), eggplant imam, chorta, spoon sweets, kolokithopita (zucchini pie), portokalopita (orange cake), Fix beer with sea salt, freddo espresso/cappuccino Don't forget to follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tiktok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ :) Cover art and logo by Kate Walker Mixed and edited by Catherine Roehre Theme song by Lumehill Thank you all - ciao!

    50 min

  7. 07/31/2025

    Episode 119 - France & England - 17th & 18th Century Gardens

    Coucou everyone! Before we step out on our 2 month vacanza, would you like to take a stroll through the gardens with us? More specifically, some French and English gardens in the 17th and 18th centuries? How capital! We explore the fads of the French - geometric garden beds, perfectly manicured trees, and man's triumph over nature, as well as the more romantic preferences of the Brits - winding paths, secret nooks, and faux-historic buildings. Kate then shares the Palestinian history behind the British tea time delicacy - the Jaffa cake. Free Palestine 3 Please donate to Palestinian families in need if you are able via Operation Olive Branch Main topic sources: French formal garden - Wikipedia  The french formal garden - Gaia Ferro Forgiato French Garden (The) | EHNE HISTORY OF IDEAS - French & English Gardens History of English Gardens - brief overview from Mike Bogatyrev English landscape garden - Wikipedia French Garden vs. English Garden: Which Is for You? | Airtasker US Before the Garden Gnome, the Ornamental Hermit: A Real Person Paid to Dress like a Druid - Atlas Obscura Mini topic sources: JP McMahon: Jaffa Cakes: An Oblique History Jaffa Cakes- Definitely not biscuits Kate's recommendation: Akub - Palestinian restaurant, London Catherine's recommendation: Victoria Beckham contour stylus Don't forget to follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tiktok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ :) Cover art and logo by Kate Walker Mixed and edited by Catherine Roehre Theme song by Lumehill Thank you all - ciao!

    54 min

  8. 07/17/2025

    Episode 118 - Denmark - The Real Endings to Fairy Tales (Hans Christian Andersen)

    Coucou everyone! You’ve heard the Disney versions — but the original tales? Not quite the same. In this episode of Europhile, we dive into the haunting, bizarre, and surprisingly spiritual world of Hans Christian Andersen. From a mermaid who gives everything up and turns into sea foam, to a thumb-sized girl nearly forced to marry a mole, to a mysterious Snow Queen who’s more misunderstood than evil - these are not the stories you thought you knew. No happy endings. Just heartbreak, symbolism, and some of the darkest plots in European fairy tale history. Catherine then tells us about the Scandiavian concept of Logam. Listen now for a fairytale reframe you won’t forget! Main topic sources: Hans Christan Andersen's Fairy Tales Mini topic sources: Lagom: The Swedish Work-Life Balance Philosophy  Lagom - Wikipedia Kate's recommendation: Italian orzata/Latte di Mandorla syrup Catherine's recommendation: Pimm's cup Don't forget to follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tiktok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ :) Cover art and logo by Kate Walker Mixed and edited by Catherine Roehre Theme song by Lumehill Thank you all - ciao!

    48 min
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Join friends Kate Walker and Catherine Roehre as they chat, laugh, and learn together in Europhile - a podcast encompassing Europe and its appeal, cultural nuances, lifestyles, histories, figures, and any other topic that sparks their interest!

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  • Creator
    EUROPHILE
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    126
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    Explicit
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