Germany vs USA
83 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 months ago -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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The perfect month without foot claustrophobia
January 30, 2021 15:00 - 33 minutes - 22.9 MBA 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! [email protected]
The perfect month without foot claustrophobia
January 30, 2021 15:00 - 33 minutes - 22.9 MBA 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! [email protected]
Treason, Mafia, Football and Tacos
January 17, 2021 17:00 - 55 minutes - 38 MBThe 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 People Taco Nigh...
Favorites of 2020
January 03, 2021 21:00 - 1 hour - 44.7 MBAlex 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: TikTok Series Jim: McMillions Alex: The Last Dance Movie Jim: Truth be Told (fictional series), Alex: Uncut Gems Band Alex: Fleetwood Mac Jim: Drive by Truckers, Dr. John Purch...
Wedding & Lockdown
December 18, 2020 15:00 - 51 minutes - 35.5 MBJim 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!
Hochzeitsglocken & Russian Hospitality
December 06, 2020 07:00 - 52 minutes - 36.2 MBThe 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
Oyster Attire and Forging of the Rings
November 23, 2020 09:00 - 47 minutes - 32.4 MBThe 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: [email protected]
Don't you tip that cow!
November 02, 2020 00:00 - 46 minutes - 31.8 MBBeing 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! 📩 [email protected]
Rock Monkey & Lebensmittel
October 21, 2020 18:00 - 43 minutes - 29.8 MBAlex 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
Rock Monkey & Lebensmittel
October 21, 2020 18:00 - 43 minutes - 29.8 MBAlex 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
12 - Boulevard of Broken Ribs
September 13, 2020 05:00 - 39 minutes - 27.2 MBAlex 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 ;-) [email protected]
11. Stretching is Required
September 06, 2020 05:00 - 34 minutes - 23.8 MBAlex 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
11. Stretching is Required
September 06, 2020 05:00 - 34 minutes - 23.8 MBAlex 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
10. Get me that toddler's signature, jetzt!
August 30, 2020 05:00 - 40 minutes - 28.2 MBNews from Jim's Covid-19 test, the impact of weather and hurricanes, $$$ for doing nothing and a German post office clerk with intense reality distortion capabilities make up this episode. podcast[at]germany-vs-usa.com
10. Get me that toddler's signature, jetzt!
August 30, 2020 05:00 - 40 minutes - 28.2 MBNews from Jim's Covid-19 test, the impact of weather and hurricanes, $$$ for doing nothing and a German post office clerk with intense reality distortion capabilities make up this episode. podcast[at]germany-vs-usa.com
9. Bachelor Party with no Tea!
August 23, 2020 05:00 - 33 minutes - 23 MBJim'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 in...
9. Bachelor Party with no Tea!
August 23, 2020 05:00 - 33 minutes - 23 MBJim'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 in...
8. The Gentleman and das lila Fahrrad
August 16, 2020 05:00 - 46 minutes - 31.8 MBSleepy 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
7. Freibad-Pommes mit Karen
August 09, 2020 05:00 - 28 minutes - 19.6 MBSoggy fries, tenacious swim coaches, and Karen are a few things Alex and Jim discuss over a glass of bourbon.
6. Es tut mir leid, mom!
August 02, 2020 04:00 - 49 minutes - 33.9 MB"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.
6. Es tut mir leid, mom!
August 02, 2020 04:00 - 49 minutes - 33.9 MB"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.
What is the meaning of Leif?
July 26, 2020 04:00 - 41 minutes - 28.6 MBWhat 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.
5. What is the meaning of Leif?
July 26, 2020 04:00 - 41 minutes - 28.7 MBWhat 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.
4. The Night Owl & der frühe Vogel
July 19, 2020 04:00 - 46 minutes - 31.9 MBTime 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 [email protected]
3 - Camping without an A/C?
July 10, 2020 18:00 - 51 minutes - 35.4 MBAlex 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!
2 - The First Second or Second First Time
July 05, 2020 13:00 - 52 minutes - 35.8 MBToday on Germany vs USA, Alex and Jim discuss hidden skills, dumb ideas, and the Wind of Change. How to contact us: [email protected] 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...
2 - The First Second or Second First Time
July 05, 2020 13:00 - 52 minutes - 35.8 MBToday on Germany vs USA, Alex and Jim discuss hidden skills, dumb ideas, and the Wind of Change. How to contact us: [email protected] 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...
Germany vs USA - The First Second or Second First Time
July 05, 2020 13:00 - 52 minutes - 35.8 MBToday on Germany vs USA, Alex and Jim discuss hidden skills, dumb ideas, and the Wind of Change. How to contact us: [email protected] 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...
1 - This Old Doorknob
June 28, 2020 21:00 - 47 minutes - 32.8 MBToday 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: [email protected] 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 ...
1 - This Old Doorknob
June 28, 2020 21:00 - 47 minutes - 32.8 MBToday 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: [email protected] 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 ...
Germany vs USA - This Old Doorknob
June 28, 2020 21:00 - 47 minutes - 32.8 MBToday 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: [email protected] 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 ...
Germany vs USA - Let's go audio!
June 22, 2020 13:00 - 6 minutes - 4.62 MBGvU is back at it - Hello Podcast World! Contact us via mail [email protected] Germany vs USA - YouTube-Channel
Germany vs USA - Let's go audio!
June 22, 2020 13:00 - 6 minutes - 4.62 MBGvU is back at it - Hello Podcast World! Contact us via mail [email protected] Germany vs USA - YouTube-Channel