Thanks to Cyril, a French teacher in the 93 department, for coming to tell us about his daily life—the struggles and the good times with his students—as well as the best anecdotes from his career!

Thank you to profiler Anne-Gervaise for coming to reveal all the secrets of her profession, how to decipher human behavior, and her advice on better managing everyday relationships.

A big thank you to Philippe Boxho—a forensic pathologist with 31 years of experience—for returning following the success of his first interview to share brand-new anecdotes about investigations, bizarre deaths, and surreal crime scenes!

Thanks to Philippe Boxho for this second part of the interview. A forensic pathologist for 31 years, he returned following the success of his first appearance on LEGEND to share brand-new anecdotes about investigations, bizarre deaths, and surreal crime scenes!

We would like to thank Louis Saillans, a former team leader with the Naval Commandos (Special Forces), for coming to share anecdotes from his ten years in the military—including a last-minute hostage rescue and combat operations against jihadist groups.

Thank you to Afshan Riaz for coming to share her story with us! Forced into marriage with a stranger while on vacation in Pakistan, she looks back on the three years she spent living with him, her divorce, and her relationship with her family...

Thanks to Patrick Partouche for welcoming us and sharing the wildest anecdotes from his career. At the helm of the Partouche casino group—which comprises 42 gaming establishments—he hasn’t spoken publicly in ten years. To this day, the Partouche Group remains the only French casino group listed on the stock exchange!

Special thanks to Kofs, a rapper and actor from Marseille. He wrote the most famous verse on "Bande Organisée" and has several gold-certified albums to his name. For the past decade, he has also appeared in various films and series, including *Chouf*, *Bac Nord*, *Cash*, *Banlieusards 2*, *Voleuse*, and *Pax Massilia*.

A big thank you to Anthony Bourbon, the entrepreneur behind the FEED brand, for coming to share his journey with us! Anthony has invested in over 40 startups and serves as a judge on the show *Qui veut être mon associé*. He visited us to talk about Blast, an investment fund launched in 2022 that allows non-experts to invest in startups alongside him!

Thanks to actor Nassim Lyes for coming to the LEGEND studio to share his journey. After his breakout role in *En passant pécho*, he appeared in the series *Marseille* and, more recently, in the Netflix film *Nouveaux Riches*. He shared some of his wildest life stories with us!

We would like to thank Didier Raoult—a French infectious disease specialist and Professor of Microbiology—for visiting LEGEND. The former director of the Institute of Infectious Diseases at the Marseille University Hospital, he claimed in 2019 to have found a cure for COVID. He joins us to share his journey, recounting how he became a "hero" in the eyes of some French people, as well as the controversies and experiences that followed the fierce criticism he faced.

A former criminal, Patrick Guillemin robbed several banks over the years without ever getting caught; he was the one who orchestrated the spectacular helicopter escape from Les Baumettes prison. He joins us to recount his time on the run, his methods, and the life he ultimately spent behind bars.

Thanks to Konka, a Marseille-based bouncer, for coming to share stories from his career in the nightlife scene—from shotgun attacks and fights outside clubs to the tricks for getting into any venue, and more. He also talks about the bouncer profession, the importance of people skills, and his work as a DJ.

We would like to thank Florent Babillote, who lives with schizophrenia, for coming to share what his daily life is like hearing voices in his head and for explaining this condition, which is particularly misunderstood by the general public. He has since become a nursing assistant at the psychiatric hospital where he was once a patient.

Many thanks to Matthias Baccino, European Director at Trade Republic, for giving us a behind-the-scenes look at the banking system! A former trader, he also spoke in detail about his career path and Trade Republic—Europe’s leading platform—which enables millions of people with no specialized financial knowledge to invest and save for their future.

A big thank you to actress and director Reem Kherici for stopping by the LEGEND studio. Her third film, *Chien et Chat*—an adventure featuring a dog and a cat trying to find their owners, and starring Franck Dubosc and Philippe Lacheau—hits theaters on February 14th. She chatted with us about her career, her regrets, the "Bande à Fifi" crew, and much more!

A big thank you to Kev Adams for coming to present his film *Maison de Retraite 2*—the sequel to the first installment, which almost never saw the light of day! He also shared his journey, his setbacks, and the love and hate he receives on social media...

A big thank you to A. R. Rahman—the multi-award-winning Indian songwriter, composer, and performer—for stopping by LEGEND! He composed the scores for *Slumdog Millionaire*, *127 Hours*, and hundreds of other films. Notably, he won two Oscars, two Grammy Awards, and a Golden Globe for his work on *Slumdog Millionaire*, including the world-famous song "Jai Ho."

Guillaume Pley and Cyril MP4 spent 24 hours at Auschwitz to understand the lives and the hell endured by two Holocaust survivors: Ginette Kolinka and Esther Sénot. The two survivors joined us in the studio to share their stories—the pain of separation, the dehumanization, the deaths of their loved ones, the atrocious conditions of their captivity, and the difficult adjustment to life after returning from the death camps. Special thanks to the Shoah Memorial for their assistance in producing this documentary: to Jacques Fredj, Director of the Paris Memorial; to Rémy, the historian who accompanied us; to Flavie for organizing the trip; and to Lior, Ingrid, and the entire photo archives team at the Shoah Memorial.

Thanks to Trog, a former soldier in military intelligence, specialized in electronic warfare, for coming to LEGEND! He spoke to us about Kosovo, but also about Afghanistan, where he has been three times. His missions notably made it possible to capture a Taliban who had letters from Osama Bin Laden on him. He shared with us his fond memories of the army, which he left in 2018 after 17 years of service.

Thanks to real estate agent Javier Requejo for visiting the LEGEND studio to share the wild anecdotes he’s encountered over his 16-year career. He joins us to offer advice on real estate investment, what to watch out for when buying, how to prepare a strong rental application, and how to showcase an apartment to its best advantage.

A big thank you to Didier François, a war correspondent for 38 years, for coming to share his story on LEGEND! His career as a journalist—working for outlets such as *Le Matin de Paris*, *Libération*, and Europe 1—took him to Chad, Afghanistan, Iran, Iraq, Bosnia, Chechnya, Mali, Lebanon, Kosovo, and Syria. In 2013, he was held hostage by ISIS for ten and a half months, enduring torture, deprivation, and mock executions before his release in April 2014. This is the first time he has spoken at such length about his experiences.

A big thank you to Didier François, a war correspondent for 38 years, for coming to share his story on LEGEND! His career as a journalist—working for outlets such as *Le Matin de Paris*, *Libération*, and Europe 1—took him to Chad, Afghanistan, Iran, Iraq, Bosnia, Chechnya, Mali, Lebanon, Kosovo, and Syria. In 2013, he was held hostage by ISIS for ten and a half months, enduring torture, deprivation, and mock executions before his release in April 2014. This is the first time he has spoken at such length about his experiences.

Thank you to Caroline Margeridon—business owner, second-hand dealer, and antiques dealer—for stopping by the LEGEND studio to share anecdotes from her career and tell us how she became one of Paris's leading antiques dealers.

Thank you to Nathalie Marquay-Pernaut for coming to talk to us about her book, *Un signe de toi, son âme guide mes pas*. In it, she recounts her special bond with Jean-Pierre Pernaut—the highly respected and iconic TF1 1 p.m. news anchor who passed away in 2022. She also discusses her gifts of clairvoyance and premonition, the signs he sends her daily, and how she predicted that he would never live to see his 72nd birthday.

Thanks to comedian, screenwriter, and actor Maxime Gasteuil for stopping by the LEGEND studio. After several smash-hit shows contrasting life in Paris with life in the provinces, he is here today to present his film *14 jours pour aller mieux*, which is inspired by his own life.

Thanks to sexologist Céline Causse for coming to explain her profession to us. She shared incredible anecdotes about her wildest patients, offered her best advice, and explained the differences between men and women.

Thanks to Kalash Criminel for stopping by LEGEND! A rapper and four-time gold record holder, he came to present his new album, *Bon courage*. He also explained why he chose anonymity by always wearing a balaclava, and spoke about his successes, his failures, his albinism, and the causes he champions!

Thanks to Frank Henry—a former bank and casino robber associated with the Parisian underworld—for visiting us at the LEGEND studio. After serving a 21-year sentence, he became a writer while behind bars. Now an author and filmmaker, he joins us to discuss his show, *Gangster: Ni Fier, Ni Honteux* ("Neither Proud nor Ashamed").

We spent two days with the Army and the 1st Chasseur Regiment. They invited us to shadow them during a forest training mission, drive a Leclerc tank, and witness a day of live-fire exercises—including both shell firing at moving targets and machine-gun drills. The Leclerc is the Army’s heaviest vehicle, weighing in at 57 tons, and we put it through its paces over the course of 48 hours.