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After a short baby break, Alex and Jim are back talking about High School Reunions as Jim's 20th is coming up, Alex going to a wedding back home and mexican food. podcast@germany-vs-usa.com

Alex and Jim catch up on Easter traditions, insanity and parenting at the tracks. podcast@germany-vs-usa.com podcast@germany-vs-usa.com

Last time the guys spoke, the world was different. So a few things to catch up on life and elections on both sides. podcast@germany-vs-usa.com podcast@germany-vs-usa.com

This is the Audio-Track of a new Germany vs USA episode the guys recorded! You can watch the episode on YouTube! Germany vs USA - Travel & Tourism https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5rFBVX9AfSw podcast@germany-vs-usa.com

Alex and Jim talk about their week in Lisbon where they recorded a new Germany vs USA episode. Something scary is coming up: The U.S. election. The guys also talk about Halloween and skipped Elon. Link to the new Germany vs USA episode on YouTube Travel & Tourism - Germany vs USA... https://youtu.be/5rFBVX9AfSw podcast@germany-vs-usa.com

Alex and Jim discuss visiting Portugal, the Olympics, St. Pauli Bunker, and Article 116 II. SPB: https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20240731-hamburg-transforms-its-huge-ugly-wart-nazi-bunker Feedback, ideas and nonsense: podcast@germany-vs-usa.com podcast@germany-vs-usa.com

The guys briefly discuss the European soccer championship, address the elephant in the room with the presidential debate between Trump and Biden, who of them is better at golf, the potential vice-president candidates, All-You-Can-Eat contests in the U.S. (Stan van Gorden's Instagram)the 4th of July celebration and Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Challenge without Joey Chestnut Date of recording: July 2nd 2024 podcast@germany-vs-usa.com podcast@germany-vs-usa.com

Alex and Jim discuss 'knowing your shit', a tremendous dipshit sometimes called Bernd, the E.U. Parliament election, Weed and a tad bit of soccer.. Sh*t You Should Know: Bullshit - nonsense or lies Dogshit - something of very low quality or value Horseshit - nonsense or something worthless Dipshit - a foolish or contemptible person Apeshit - to become very angry or excited Batshit - extremely crazy or irrational Jackshit - nothing at all Chicken-shit - cowardly or petty Ratshit - extremely...

In this episode, the guys dive into why Jim has mostly tuned out the news and explore the intriguing concept of "Weather Radio." They also uncover the surprising connections between power outages, football, and birth rates. Jim shares a slightly unnerving experience from his tour of American elementary schools, and the discussion heats up as they address a deafening plague that's literally making some noise in Nashville. Also, Alex and Jim are meeting up in fall 2024! #lisboa Al...

In the 2nd part to our traditions-series the guys discuss the traditions around Fastnacht, Fassenacht or Karneval and also includes Mardi Gras! podcast@germany-vs-usa.com podcast@germany-vs-usa.com

Alex and Jim discuss Halloween folklore including Salem witch trials, Three-legged Lady Road, and the Bell Witch. Feedback, ideas and nonsense: podcast@germany-vs-usa.com podcast@germany-vs-usa.com

The guys discuss GvU and AI being used in school, the Deutschlandticket and Jim and Alex trip to Hinteratzen. Feedback to podcast@germany-vs-usa.com podcast@germany-vs-usa.com

The guys discuss Jim's shoulder, deductibles for health insurances, expats, why Portuguese people are great and Lionel Messi's first months in the US. podcast@germany-vs-usa.com podcast@germany-vs-usa.com

After a brief 124-day vacation Alex and Jim are back! The guy's briefly discuss their summers, school breaks, the not so slow death of Twitter and more. Feedback, ideas and nonsense: podcast@germany-vs-usa.com podcast@germany-vs-usa.com

This week the cuts discuss their list of favorite places to visit in the Deutschlääänd! Tune in to find out the guy's recommendation. Hiking routes to walk through the upper Mittel-Rhein-Tal: https://www.rheinsteig.de/rheinsteig/rheinsteig-etappen/rheinsteig-etappen-oberes-mittelrheintal Feedback, ideas and nonsense: podcast@germany-vs-usa.com podcast@germany-vs-usa.com

Alex and Jim go through their list of favorite places to visit in the United States! Tune in to find out the guy's recommendation. Here are a few related infos/links: Netflix: Keep Sweet: Pray and Obey / Sei lieb: Bete und gehorche https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2023/03/09/travel/things-to-do-nashville.html Feedback and your top places and input: podcast@germany-vs-usa.com podcast@germany-vs-usa.com

The guys give their 2 cents on Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, a 4-Day-Work-Week and guilty pleasures. Links: https://openai.com/blog/chatgpt/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=704brywiyfw https://musebycl.io/art/ai-turned-soldiers-letters-home-haunting-works-art podcast@germany-vs-usa.com podcast@germany-vs-usa.com

Alex and Jim discuss Sara Zaske's 'How to Parent Like a German', childhood memories, and Super Bowl prop bets. podcast@germany-vs-usa.com Sara Zaske's article: https://time.com/3720541/how-to-parent-like-a-german/ IG: sarazaske Chris Stapleton: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4YLtscXsxbVgi031ovDDdh?si=QGt7_sTaRSe1MOcgkI1MpA Will Chris Stapleton sing the national anthem in less than 122 seconds? Alex: Over Jim: Under How many songs will be performed during the halftime show? O/...

Just like the last years, the guys list their favorites of the year 2022, which are the following: Best of 2022 BookAlex:Ritz and Escoffier: The Hotelier, The Chef, and the Rise of the Leisure ClassHow Democracies die by Steven Levitsky and Daniel ZiblatJim: To End All Wars: A Story of Loyalty and Rebellion, Adam HochschildPutin’s People: How the KGB Took Back Russia and Then Took on the West, Catherine Belton Jesus and John Wayne: How White Evangelicals Corrupted a Faith an...

Jim and Alex discuss artsy and burning chestnuts, picking mushrooms, Jan Böhmermann, St. Martinstag and nuclear power plants & Atomkraft in Germany and the USA. Article about nuclear power in the US (ARD - German public television): https://www.tagesschau.de/ausland/amerika/usa-kernenergie-101.html podcast@germany-vs-usa.com podcast@germany-vs-usa.com

The guys discuss the British monarchy and finish reviewing El Hotzo's meme. (https://www.instagram.com/elhotzo/) comparing US-states with the German Bundesländer. Part II. Alaska vs. Brandenburg South Carolina vs. Mechlenburg-Vorpommern California vs. Nordrhein-Westfalen Oregon vs. Niedersachsen Tennessee vs. Thüringen Here is the El Hotzo meme: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rMS5suzIzu61sOvs3ZQZmGn3JoptQVSL/view?usp=sharing http://twitter.com/germanyvsusa ...

The guys discuss a meme from El Hotzo (https://www.instagram.com/elhotzo/) comparing US-states with the German Bundesländer. L.A. - BerlinNew York - HamburgRhode Island - BremenNorth Dakota - HessenSouth Dakota - Rheinland-PfalzHawaii - Saarland (?)North Carolina - Schleswig-HolsteinKentucky - Sachsen-AnhaltColorado - SachsenTexas - BayernFlorida - Baden-Württemberg Here is the El Hotzo meme: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rMS5suzIzu61sOvs3ZQZmGn3JoptQVSL/view?usp=sharing http://t...

Today, Alex and Jim discuss Facebook crazies, the global heatwave, European energy crisis, fruit, and fender benders. http://twitter.com/germanyvsusa podcast@germanyvsusa.com podcast@germany-vs-usa.com

Alex is tuning in from his vacation in Spain and Jim also took a "staycation". The guys discuss the role of the US Supreme Court, its' influence and recent decisions about abortion, concealed carry, the environmenand the changes in Miranda warning. Jim gives an insight into 4th of July celebrations and his experience trying to sell and give away stuff. podcast@germany-vs-usa.com podcast@germany-vs-usa.com

Alex and Jim discuss preparing for trips, left handed cigarettes, the Merchant of Death, Esperanto, and shamelessly plug Hello World! Links: Join the fun and become a beta tester for Hello World! And, yes! The private beta is 💯% free. https://www.hhhelloworld.com/ Our friend Tim's wet clothes tour! ELEL: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0VsU6iPTvo3KmiaYJr03wb?si=N1plotjET7a8XE-Vr0cTkQ Esperanto Clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A9BO3Sv1MEE Thank you Stela! http...

After a little break, which we are blaiming hunters for, the guys are back talking about mud wine from the Ahrtal and two big ones are being tackled: gun laws and abortion laws. On the german side public transport and the 9-Euro Ticket and are being discussed and why the island of Sylt is a little scared of it. German ‘Mud’ Wine - Ahr Region rebuild https://www.cbsnews.com/video/how-german-winemakers-turned-disaster-into-a-good-year/ Winzer = Vintner/Winemaker Sandy Hook Tria...

Alex and Jim discuss the sniffles, corporate culture, getting even in Chess, the energy crisis and riding scooters. http://twitter.com/germanyvsusa podcast@germanyvsusa.com podcast@germany-vs-usa.com

The guys rediscover the Twitterverse (or not). Superstitions around birthdays and how they are celebrated are also being discussed. Jim's recommendation: Dave Grohl - The Storyteller http://twitter.com/germanyvsusa E-Mail: podcast@germany-vs-usa.com OR podcast@germanyvsusa.com 😉 podcast@germany-vs-usa.com

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Alex and Jim don't really discuss Olaf and Putin too much but do dive into various topics including: the Olympics, trivia, Valentines Day, the Super Bowl, and binge worthy TV. Send us feedback and comments to: podcast@germany-vs-usa.com podcast@germany-vs-usa.com

The guy's first episode goes through a brief Christmas and New Year's backlash, HVACs, Russia and Nord Stream II and the fate of Novak Djokovic in Australia. Jim's recommendation regarding the russia conflict: From Cold War to Hot Peace: An American Ambassador in Putin's Russia Book by Michael McFaul His us up with a mail podcast@germany-vs-usa.com podcast@germany-vs-usa.com

Alex and Jim discuss the process of getting a Green card aka getting a permanent residency in the USA and Germany, respectively. Just like last year, the guys list their favorites of the year 2021, which are the following: BookAlex: Katapult - Magazin für Eis, Kartografie and SozialwissenschaftJim: How to Break Up With Your Phone by Catherine PriceHow to Avoid A Climate Disaster by Bill Gates, Empire of Pain by Patrick Radden KeefeApp: Jim: Goodreads &nbs...

Alex and Jim share stories of broken bones and thanksgiving with friends. Recipes: Brined & Smoked Turkey Ingredience: Brine: - 6 qt water - 3/4 cup kosher salt - 1/2 cup brown sugar - 1/2 cup molasses - 1/2 tsp garlic salt - 1/2 tsp onion powder - 1/2 tsp sale - 1 tsp salt - 1 tsp pepper - 7 fresh sage leaves - Turkey bag Rub: - 2 Tbsp butter, melted - Fresh Thyme (finely chopped) - Fresh Rosemary (finely chopped) - Penzey's Bicentennial Rub Brine in a large po...

Domestic flights, daylight savings, delightful quinces (Quitte), Thanksgiving and a scetchy scam Alex has fallen for are being discussed! Feedback, topic requests and shenanigans to: podcast@germany-vs-usa.com podcast@germany-vs-usa.com

The guys talk about the upcoming fall, Halloween, haunted houses, gunshots, sketchy gambling experiences and reality TV shows! Jim's Halloween torture story: https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2019/10/30/an-extreme-haunted-house-requires-page-waiver-critics-say-its-torture-chamber/ Modern Family Halloween: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4IixK7zqXc4 Feedback to podcast@germany-vs-usa.com podcast@germany-vs-usa.com

Coa...what? The guys are going through the results of the German election and discuss possible coalitions and how "coalition" is a Fremdwort in the USA. Also discussed are Alex' trip to the 17th Bundesland, Jim's trip to Arizona, why only first class customers can get booze right now and why a baseball bat caused Jim not to receive mail for a couple days. Recommended show from the guys: Long Way Round with Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman https://tv.apple.com/us/show/long-way-round/u...

Alex and Jim discuss a trip to Portland, Oregon, IV shops, Afghanistan, and German absentee ballots. Send us feedback and comments to: podcast@germany-vs-usa.com podcast@germany-vs-usa.com

Alex and Jim briefly recap a horse hitting incident form the Olympics, discuss the current state of COVID-19 in each Nation and why Jim had to make a detour at his morning route (spoiler: guns). Shenanigans & feedback to: podcast@germany-vs-usa.com podcast@germany-vs-usa.com

Alex and Jim discuss the terrible flooding in Germany, Olympic pressure & favorite sports, and going back to school! Send us feedback and comments to: podcast@germany-vs-usa.com podcast@germany-vs-usa.com

Back from a little summer break the guys talk about their summer experiences, ALDI and why grocery carts now cost money in the States and how dipping is just like skinny dipping! Bo Burnham - Inside on Netflix and the Album on Apple Music https://www.netflix.com/de-en/title/81289483 https://music.apple.com/de/album/inside-the-songs/1571419211?l=en Infos about the Hiking Path Rheinsteig https://www.rheinsteig.de/rheinsteig Feedback, requests and donations to podcast@german...

As the guys finish off the 2nd season and are taking a little break until July, they go through the Top 5 things they are excited about for the summer 2021! Feedback, comments and Döntjes to: podcast@germany-vs-usa.com Louis C.K. on Flying and Cell Phones: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zbCoe3vIskA podcast@germany-vs-usa.com

Babies, dogs, ladders, vaccinations and neighbourhood gifts are discussed by the guys in this episode. Send us feedback and comments to: podcast@germany-vs-usa.com podcast@germany-vs-usa.com

Alex and Jim discuss new things in their lives, the difference between hair and fur, neighbors, and the a whole lot more in this week's episode. Send us feedback and comments to: podcast@germany-vs-usa.com podcast@germany-vs-usa.com

The guys talk about the process of moving, feeding Handwerker raw meat, infrastructure in the US, getting confirmed and of course touching on a couple easter traditions. Feedback, ideas via e-mail to: podcast@germany-vs-usa.com podcast@germany-vs-usa.com

Alex and Jim discuss springing forward, vaccinations, Easter guns, and those dreaded (German) political scandals! Send us feedback and comments to: podcast@germany-vs-usa.com podcast@germany-vs-usa.com

Jim tells a literally alarming story from his (dog) house that explains his current physical state and why the neighbours are a little concerned. Rush Limbaugh and Larry King are being discussed and the role the fairness doctrine plays in the state of the American media today! Send us feedback and comments to: podcast@germany-vs-usa.com The Legacy of Rush Limbaugh - The Daily Podcast by the NYT https://podcasts.apple.com/de/podcast/the-daily/id1200361736?l=en&i=1000510150650 F...

The South is snowed in and Jim is a bit more stir crazy than normal. Alex and Jim discuss Waffle House, Englishman in New York, the vaccine rollout, and SKYLINE CHILI. Fragen, Feedback and Fun via E-Mail to podcast[a]germany-vs-usa.com podcast@germany-vs-usa.com

Alex and Jim invited Ina to the talk, a good friend of the guys, who is from Germany and moved to the States a couple years ago. Ina gives some insight into the differences between living in Germany and the USA but also more specifically about her experiences in the midwest and the Silicon Valley! Send us an E-Mail! podcast@germany-vs-usa.com podcast@germany-vs-usa.com

A brief in between episode until February 7th when we will welcome our friend Ina as an interview guest! This episode includes exciting discussions about OCD ( obsessive-compulsive disorder), foot claustrophobia, banging toothbrush on sinks, keyboards, the state of the German-American friendship and why one probably shouldn't get news exclusively through social media. Send us an E-Mail! podcast@germany-vs-usa.com podcast@germany-vs-usa.com

The guys discuss the certification and the uproar at the United States Capitol as well as the upcoming Inauguration and their experiences at the Inauguration of Barack Obama in 2009 in D.C. Further topics are NFL Playoffs & the Superbowl, the frozen tundra, a bit about the role of college football and some tailgating experiences. There is a huge 'Ndrangheta Italian Mafia trial taking place in Calabria that caught the guy's attention and they’ll finish it up with the "White Peo...

Alex and Jim talk about their favorite Books, Apps, Series, Movies, Bands, Purchases, Games and Podcast from 2020! Here is the entire list: Book Alex: Factfulness by Hans Rosling Jim: Bad Blood by John Carreyrou (Focus: Elizabeth Holmes & Theranos) App: Jim: Goodreads & Drizly App Alex: TikTokSeries Jim: McMillions Alex: The Last Dance Movie Jim: Truth be Told (fictional series), Alex: Uncut GemsBand Alex: Fleetwood Ma...

Jim and Alex discuss the Zivildienst, the military draft and some experiences they've had at the Goethe Institut in Schwäbisch Hall. Alex has some stories about how he got his tattoo and another lockdown is coming before Christmas! podcast@germany-vs-usa.com

The holidays, weddings, and a snowy night in Detroit are on Alex and Jim's mind in this week's episode. Fragen, Feedback and Fun via E-Mail to podcast[a]germany-vs-usa.com podcast@germany-vs-usa.com

The US election is over (at least for the sane people), how Alex became Lord of Ring for a couple hours and some keen cultural insights as to what kind of unexpected costumes Jim might be wearing for Thanksgiving! Thanksgiving recipes and oyster dressings and dresses to: podcast@germany-vs-usa.com podcast@germany-vs-usa.com

Being so close the election in the US Alex and Jim can't avoid the topic. You'll also learn about a rural tidbit that Jim calls a "Bazooka" and why the concept of "Friendsgiving" might just be the path for worldpeace! 📩 podcast@germany-vs-usa.com podcast@germany-vs-usa.com

Alex and Jim are back after a brief break. They discuss what they did while on holiday, voting, a mysterious rock monkey and a man with a gun. Fragen, Feedback and Fun via E-Mail to podcast[a]germany-vs-usa.com podcast@germany-vs-usa.com

Alex brought something painful back from the island of Fehmarn. The guys discuss moving and yard-sales. Plus, sirens may have or have not been ringing in Germany for a nationwide security test. This is the last episode of the first podcast season of GvU. After a short break season 2 will start mid October! Until then we recommend you take advantage of the season and pick some mushrooms in the woods ;-) podcast@germany-vs-usa.com podcast@germany-vs-usa.com

Alex and friends enjoy a friendly game of soccer on Fehmarn Island while Jim reminisces about the time he accidentally entered a professional spike ball tournament. Plus the guys talk about the closing of Pascha and a tip they received from a Frankfurt cabbie in the Bahnhofsviertel. Fragen, Feedback and Fun via E-Mail to podcast[a]germany-vs-usa.com podcast@germany-vs-usa.com

News from Jim's Covid-19 test, the impact of weather and hurricanes, $$$ for doing nothing and a German post office clerk with intense reality distortion capabilities make up this episode. podcast[at]germany-vs-usa.com podcast@germany-vs-usa.com

Jim's got the sniffles and did a DriveThrough Covid-Test! Alex cut himself at a Bachelor Party and the guys realise that with Hamburg and Nashville they live in the Bachelor Party-capitals of their countries (Vegas doesn't count as what happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas). Here is the link to the old "Ted Lasso" Trailer that Alex and Jim talk about: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6KeG_i8CWE8 If you want to check out the crazy things happening on Broadway in Nashville check out these two ins...

Sleepy Alex, mobility / ride sharing in the 21st century, and a strange evening in Freiburg. Fragen, Feedback and Fun via E-Mail to podcast[a]germany-vs-usa.com podcast@germany-vs-usa.com

Soggy fries, tenacious swim coaches, and Karen are a few things Alex and Jim discuss over a glass of bourbon. podcast@germany-vs-usa.com

"NO Covid, NO Trump, NO Nazi talk" was the guidance for this episode...Jim couldn't even finish his Pizza until that plan went splitsville! Alex and Jim also discuss some mysterious seeds, a temporary prohibition in Hamburg and why 12.000 US-soldiers probably won't leave Germany. podcast@germany-vs-usa.com

What is the meaning of Leif? That question wasn’t really answered but you’ll learn about a very German card game, “Doppelkopf”, a SS-Officer who was recently convicted of crimes he committed at 17, and why some American students have “opening day” off. podcast@germany-vs-usa.com

Time difference can be a pain! In this episode Alex and Jim are living through that exact pain by Jim having to stay up late (which he hates) and Alex to get up early (and who likes that...oh wait). Fragen, Feedback and Fun via E-Mail to podcast@germany-vs-usa.com podcast@germany-vs-usa.com

Alex is out on vacation and introduces Jim to the world of German camping from an actual camping ground, while Jim has some interesting news about the Mississippi flag! podcast@germany-vs-usa.com

Today on Germany vs USA, Alex and Jim discuss hidden skills, dumb ideas, and the Wind of Change. How to contact us: podcast@germany-vs-usa.com For video content: Germany vs USA - YouTube-Channel Germany vs USA explores the contrasts and joys of two unlikely friends, Alex– a Euro-German living in Hamburg and Jim– an American Southerner living in Nashville, as they learn more about each other’s cultures, languages, and the greater friendship between Europe and the United States. Insightful,...

Today on Germany vs USA, Alex and Jim discuss their new podcast series, the fate of Werder Bremen, and how COVID has changed everything. How to contact us: podcast@germany-vs-usa.com For video content: Germany vs USA - YouTube-Channel Germany vs USA explores the contrasts and joys of two unlikely friends, Alex– a Euro-German living in Hamburg and Jim– an American Southerner living in Nashville, as they learn more about each other’s cultures, languages, and the greater friendship between E...

GvU is back at it - Hello Podcast World! Contact us via mail podcast@germany-vs-usa.com Germany vs USA - YouTube-Channel podcast@germany-vs-usa.com