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Germany vs USA

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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, whimsical, educational, and always genuine the show aims to bring a slice-of-life perspective to viewers around the world.

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Episodes

Karneval, Fastnacht - in November?

November 27, 2023 23:00 - 19 minutes - 13.3 MB

In the 2nd part to our traditions-series the guys discuss the traditions around Fastnacht, Fassenacht or Karneval and also includes Mardi Gras!  [email protected]

American Geister

November 05, 2023 20:00 - 23 minutes - 16.5 MB

Alex and Jim discuss Halloween folklore including Salem witch trials, Three-legged Lady Road, and the Bell Witch.  Feedback, ideas and nonsense: [email protected] 

Deutschlandticket nach Hinteratzen

October 07, 2023 21:00 - 37 minutes - 25.5 MB

The guys discuss GvU and AI being  used in school, the Deutschlandticket and Jim and Alex trip to Hinteratzen.  Feedback to [email protected]

Deductibles, Expats and Messi

September 04, 2023 01:00 - 42 minutes - 29.5 MB

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.  [email protected]

Sommer Slumber

August 12, 2023 22:00 - 22 minutes - 15.6 MB

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: [email protected] 

Top 3 Favorite Places to Visit in Germany

April 10, 2023 20:00 - 47 minutes - 33 MB

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: [email protected] 

Top 3 Favorite Places to Visit in the USA

March 12, 2023 20:00 - 38 minutes - 26.8 MB

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: [email protected] 

4-Day-Work-Week & Guilty Pleasures

February 26, 2023 22:00 - 39 minutes - 27 MB

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  [email protected]

Bomb Threats, Parenting, and the Super Bowl

February 11, 2023 20:00 - 46 minutes - 31.8 MB

Alex and Jim discuss Sara Zaske's 'How to Parent Like a German', childhood memories, and Super Bowl prop bets.  [email protected] 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/U: 8.5  ...

Best of 2022

January 01, 2023 22:00 - 1 hour - 46 MB

Just like the  last years, the guys list their favorites of the year 2022, which are the following: Best of 2022 Book Alex: Ritz and Escoffier: The Hotelier, The Chef, and the Rise of the Leisure Class How Democracies die by Steven Levitsky and Daniel Ziblat Jim:  To End All Wars: A Story of Loyalty and Rebellion, Adam Hochschild Putin’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 a...

Artsy Chestnuts, Böhmermann & Nuclear Power Plants

October 22, 2022 23:00 - 34 minutes - 24.1 MB

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  [email protected]

States vs Bundesländer Pt. II

September 25, 2022 15:00 - 37 minutes - 25.6 MB

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 podcast@germanyvsu...

State vs. Bundesland meme

September 05, 2022 22:00 - 45 minutes - 31.3 MB

The guys discuss a meme from El Hotzo (https://www.instagram.com/elhotzo/) comparing US-states with the German Bundesländer. L.A. - Berlin New York - Hamburg Rhode Island - Bremen North Dakota - Hessen South Dakota - Rheinland-Pfalz Hawaii - Saarland (?) North Carolina - Schleswig-Holstein Kentucky - Sachsen-Anhalt Colorado - Sachsen Texas - Bayern Florida - Baden-Württemberg   Here is the El Hotzo meme: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rMS5suzIzu61sOvs3ZQZmGn3JoptQVSL/view?usp=s...

Garbage Fruit & Blechschaden

July 31, 2022 00:00 - 39 minutes - 26.9 MB

Today, Alex and Jim discuss Facebook crazies, the global heatwave, European energy crisis, fruit, and fender benders. http://twitter.com/germanyvsusa [email protected]

Garbage Fruit & Blechschaden

July 31, 2022 00:00 - 39 minutes - 26.9 MB

Today, Alex and Jim discuss Facebook crazies, the global heatwave, European energy crisis, fruit, and fender benders. http://twitter.com/germanyvsusa [email protected]

Oppressive Weather & Courts

July 03, 2022 17:00 - 39 minutes - 27.4 MB

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. [email protected]

Ĉi tiu hispana ne havas sencon

June 18, 2022 22:00 - 30 minutes - 21.1 MB

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://twitter.com/ge...

Who Shot the Wire?

June 05, 2022 18:00 - 38 minutes - 26.5 MB

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 Trial about P...

Schach und Crotch Rockets

April 02, 2022 23:00 - 32 minutes - 22.1 MB

Alex and Jim discuss the sniffles, corporate culture, getting even in Chess, the energy crisis and riding scooters.  http://twitter.com/germanyvsusa [email protected] 

Twitter, Early Birthdays & the Storyteller

March 20, 2022 13:00 - 26 minutes - 18.4 MB

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: [email protected] OR [email protected] 😉

Nipple Pasties for Fat Tuesday

March 05, 2022 22:00 - 44 minutes - 30.7 MB

#nipplepasties  #barber  #putinsucks  #mardigras  #springbreak  #fattuesday  #rosenmontag #fastnacht #flashing #lent #mail [email protected]

Schlumpfig Olaf and Sundance Putin

February 12, 2022 23:00 - 42 minutes - 29.5 MB

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: [email protected]

Schlumpfig Olaf and Sundance Putin

February 12, 2022 23:00 - 42 minutes - 29.5 MB

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: [email protected]

Hippie Panels, Fake Trees & The Office

January 16, 2022 19:00 - 39 minutes - 27.1 MB

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 [email protected] 

Hippie Panels, Fake Trees & The Office

January 16, 2022 19:00 - 39 minutes - 27.1 MB

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 [email protected] 

Favorites of 2021 & How to stay in the USA/Germany permanently

December 12, 2021 21:00 - 1 hour - 46.2 MB

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:  Book Alex:  Katapult - Magazin für Eis, Kartografie and Sozialwissenschaft Jim:  How to Break Up With Your Phone by Catherine Price How to Avoid A Climate Disaster by Bill Gates,  Empire of Pain by Patrick Radden Keefe App:  Jim:  Goodreads   Waze Alex:  Co...

Hair dried turkey mit Freunden

November 21, 2021 05:00 - 28 minutes - 19.9 MB

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 pot - bring ...

Hair dried turkey mit Freunden

November 21, 2021 05:00 - 28 minutes - 19.9 MB

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 pot - bring ...

"Well...it sounds like a scam."

November 07, 2021 00:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MB

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:   [email protected]

"Well...it sounds like a scam."

November 07, 2021 00:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MB

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:   [email protected]

Halloween, Gambling & Reality TV

October 16, 2021 22:00 - 45 minutes - 31.1 MB

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  [email protected]

Traffic Light or Jamaika Coalition, the 17th state + some Shenanigans

October 03, 2021 12:00 - 42 minutes - 29.4 MB

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/umc.c...

Traffic Light or Jamaika Coalition, the 17th state + some Shenanigans

October 03, 2021 12:00 - 42 minutes - 29.4 MB

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/umc.c...

Rapid Hookah, bitte [Jetzt!]

September 04, 2021 22:00 - 32 minutes - 22.5 MB

Alex and Jim discuss a trip to Portland, Oregon, IV shops, Afghanistan, and German absentee ballots. Send us feedback and comments to: [email protected]

Throwing things under the bus

August 14, 2021 22:00 - 39 minutes - 27.2 MB

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:  [email protected]

Horse Sport

August 01, 2021 03:00 - 40 minutes - 27.6 MB

Alex and Jim discuss the terrible flooding in Germany, Olympic pressure & favorite sports, and going back to school!  Send us feedback and comments to: [email protected]

Horse Sport

August 01, 2021 03:00 - 40 minutes - 27.6 MB

Alex and Jim discuss the terrible flooding in Germany, Olympic pressure & favorite sports, and going back to school!  Send us feedback and comments to: [email protected]

Redneck Rivièra, the Rhine Valley & ALDI Shopping Carts

July 10, 2021 22:00 - 47 minutes - 32.6 MB

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 [email protected]

Top 5 Things for the Summer

May 15, 2021 22:00 - 35 minutes - 24.8 MB

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:  [email protected]  Louis C.K. on Flying and Cell Phones: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zbCoe3vIskA 

15 Minutes Waiting

May 01, 2021 22:00 - 40 minutes - 27.9 MB

Babies, dogs, ladders, vaccinations and neighbourhood gifts are discussed by the guys in this episode. Send us feedback and comments to: [email protected]

Untitled Episode

May 01, 2021 22:00 - 40 minutes - 27.9 MB

Babies, dogs, ladders, vaccinations and neighbourhood gifts are discussed by the guys in this episode.  Send us feedback and comments to: [email protected]

New Dinge

April 18, 2021 04:00 - 30 minutes - 21.1 MB

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: [email protected]

Handwerkerfrühstück, Konfirmation and Moving

April 02, 2021 22:00 - 36 minutes - 25.4 MB

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: [email protected]

One Shot..Two Shot...Kein Impfstoff?!

March 21, 2021 00:00 - 38 minutes - 26.4 MB

Alex and Jim discuss springing forward, vaccinations, Easter guns, and those dreaded (German) political scandals!  Send us feedback and comments to: [email protected]

One Shot..Two Shot...Kein Impfstoff?!

March 21, 2021 00:00 - 38 minutes - 26.4 MB

Alex and Jim discuss springing forward, vaccinations, Easter guns, and those dreaded (German) political scandals!  Send us feedback and comments to: [email protected]

Windshield Time with Dustin, Rush and Larry

March 07, 2021 00:00 - 40 minutes - 28.2 MB

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: [email protected] The Legacy of Rush Limbaugh - The Daily Podcast by the NYT https://podcasts.apple.com/de/podcast/the-daily/id1200361736?l=en&i=1000510150650 Fairness D...

Snow Day!

February 21, 2021 07:00 - 30 minutes - 21 MB

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 

Snow Day!

February 21, 2021 07:00 - 30 minutes - 21 MB

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 

From California via Florida to Hamburg - with Ina as a guest!

February 06, 2021 18:00 - 49 minutes - 34.1 MB

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! [email protected]

From California via Florida to Hamburg - with Ina as a guest!

February 06, 2021 18:00 - 49 minutes - 34.1 MB

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! [email protected]

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