{"podcast":{"title":"French Reno Diaries UNCENSORED","slug":"french-reno-diaries-uncensored-7634906","podcast_index_feed_id":7634906,"rss_url":"https://media.rss.com/french-reno-diaries-uncensored/feed.xml","website_url":"https://www.frenchrenodiaries.com/","image_url":"https://media.rss.com/french-reno-diaries-uncensored/20260109_120115_21a0b9125d00ac1693f1d50371b2ba34.png","author":"Rosie Ellis, Micala Wilkins and Sue Peake-Russell","episode_count":20,"summary":"French Reno Diaries UNCENSORED is your honest, no-fluff guide to renovating, restoring, and surviving property projects in France. Whether you’re a first-time buyer, a seasoned renovator, or just dreaming of owning property in France, we provide real stories, insider tips, and actionable advice to help you avoid mistakes, save money, and navigate your renovation journey with confidence. From understanding French planning laws and insurance requirements to choosing the right people for the job when you haven't got the skills, time or qualifications to 'do it yourself', you'll find it here. And if you like hanging out with us, you can join us in between the 'meaty' shows for our 'rants and bants' episodes - where we get everything off our chests, no holds barred! Hosted by Rosie, Micala and Sue - three women who, along with their partners and husbands run trade-related businesses here in France and have completed a fair few renovation projects of their own - expect honest advice, plenty of laughs and a few WTF moments. Get more French Reno Diaries UNCENSORED! Subscribe to the podcast on your favourite listening app. Find downloadable guides based on each in-depth episode and sign up…","last_synced_at":"2026-06-16T18:21:01.137768+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/french-reno-diaries-uncensored-7634906"},"episode":{"title":"French Reno Diaries - Rants & Bants! (The one where Micala gets nostalgic about Burger King)","slug":"french-reno-diaries-rants-bants-the-one-where-micala-gets-nostalgic-about-burger-king","published_at":"2026-02-18T15:32:20+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/french-reno-diaries-uncensored-7634906/french-reno-diaries-rants-bants-the-one-where-micala-gets-nostalgic-about-burger-king","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/french-reno-diaries-uncensored-7634906","url":"https://rss.com/podcasts/french-reno-diaries-uncensored/2557977","audio_url":"https://content.rss.com/episodes/362663/2557977/french-reno-diaries-uncensored/2026_02_18_14_22_58_a541c6b0-7f12-43b2-a021-097b84cbc2c9.mp3","summary":"In this Rants & Bants episode (our shorter, more spontaneous, but always - okay, mostly - reno focused chats), we get all het up about everything from being ghosted after sending detailed quotes, to Facebook “expert” opinions on pricing, to the realities of buying and flipping property in today’s French property market. Most importantly though, we discuss Mr Kipling cakes and Burger King. Plus, the chic brackets we're importing from Poland... Resources mentioned: The Connexion – English-language newspaper covering French news and current affairs Leroy Merlin – Major French DIY and renovation retailer Brico Dépôt – Budget building supplies chain in France Castorama – DIY and home improvement retailer Causton – Decorative hardware and electrical fittings supplier Mini glossary: Devis – A formal, legally binding quote Artisan – Registered tradesperson Attestation d’assurance – Proof of insurance certificate Marchand de Bien – Property trader who buys, renovates and resells Taxe foncière – Annual French property ownership tax Connect: Facebook | Instagram Subscribe to the newsletter: www.frenchrenodiaries.com Email: frenchrenodiaries@gmail.com Find out more about us and our French reno businesses: Maison Bretagne (Rosie Ellis) S.R. Charpenterie (Sue Peake-Russell) Paul Wilkins Electricien (Micala Wilkins) Credits: • Produced & mixed by: Katy Wright • Music: Grand Project","meta_description":"In this Rants & Bants episode (our shorter, more spontaneous, but always - okay, mostly - reno focused chats), we get all het up about everything from…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1831,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/french-reno-diaries-uncensored-7634906/episodes/french-reno-diaries-rants-bants-the-one-where-micala-gets-nostalgic-about-burger-king/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/french-reno-diaries-uncensored-7634906/french-reno-diaries-rants-bants-the-one-where-micala-gets-nostalgic-about-burger-king.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}