Best German American School Podcasts (2024)

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Fly Me to the Moon, Hundreds of Beavers, Longlegs & Despicable Me 4 1:02:30

2d ago1:02:30

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No guest this week, but that just means more from your favourite professional witterers – and a whole load of reviews! Mark gives his thoughts on various new releases including ‘Fly Me to the Moon’, a romantic comedy-drama starring Scarlett Johansson and Channing Tatum, which sees sparks fly between a marketing executive and a NASA official as he m…

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SHRINK THE INBOX 44:07

5d ago44:07

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Ben and Nemone answer your questions and explore your suggestions. They talk about whether they have any friends who are spies and explore some brilliant female led comedies you've either missed or forgotten. We want to hear about any theories we might have missed, what you’ve thought of the show so far and your character suggestions. Please drop t…

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Ti West, Maxxxine, Blue Lock The Movie – Episode Nagi & Kill 1:03:02

9d ago1:03:02

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This week’s guest is director Ti West, who is on the show to tell Mark all about ‘Maxxxine’, the hotly-anticipated third instalment of his cult horror trilogy made in collaboration with its star Mia Goth, which sees the action taken to the adult film scene in seedy 1980s Hollywood. With Mark and Ti geeking out over all things horror, the chat is ju…

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TYRION LANNISTER knows how to play the Game...of Thrones SHRINK THE BOX 45:59

11d ago45:59

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Ben and Nemone put Tyrion Lannister from Game of Thrones on the couch. Tyrion doesn’t conform to society’s norms. How does he use that to his advantage? He’s booksmart, cunning and the most open-minded man in Westeros. This ‘half-man’ is, in fact, three times as impressive as any of his peers. We look into difference, diversity and skulduggery in t…

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Jesse Plemons and Yorgos Lanthimos, Kinds of Kindness, A Quiet Place: Day One, Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter 1 1:04:13

16d ago1:04:13

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This week’s guests are the red-hot actor and director duo, Jesse Plemons and Yorgos Lanthimos. They’re on to talk about their film ‘Kinds of Kindness’, which is released on 28th June, among tons of other things. It’s one you won’t want to miss. Mark also gives his take on the film, as well as reviewing ‘Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter 1’. This …

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SYDNEY from THE BEAR: when will she reach her boiling point? SHRINK THE BOX 49:38

19d ago49:38

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Ben and Nemone put sous-chef Sydney Adamu from The Bear into therapy. She helps whip the team at the restaurant into shape, she’s nurturing but anxious and riddled with self-doubt, not to mention a person of colour with the highest of ambitions in a profession dominated by white men. Mouthwatering, no? We want to hear about any theories we might ha…

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Asif Kapadia & Joe Sabia, Federer: Twelve Final Days, Green Border, The Exorcism & The Bikeriders 1:05:30

24d ago1:05:30

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This week’s guests are documentarian Asif Kapadia and videographer Joe Sabia, the co-directors of ‘Federer: Twelve Final Days’, an intimate look at the tennis legend as he approaches his retirement. Mark also gives his take on the film, as well as reviewing ‘Something in the Water’, a thriller which sees five girlfriends, reunited for a destination…

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CHANDLER BING: could it BE any more complicated? SHRINK THE BOX 50:06

26d ago50:06

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Ben and Nemone put Chandler from Friends on the famous Central Perk couch to talk about his phobia of commitment, his attachment patterns and how he feels about mum AND dad putting on a black dress and trying to seduce one of your best friends. Expect doses of sarcasm, celebrity cameos and Janice’s laughter peppered throughout. We want to hear abou…

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The Berlin History Curriculum: Racist, Problematic, or Just Fine Thank You? 29:59

27d ago29:59

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JFK students have long debated gender segregated sports classes. At long last, bringing student voices to the forefront, JFKS IDEAS has taken up this issue. Our discussion was inspired by an article featured in the last edition of the IDEAS Journal. This podcast was hosted, produced, edited, and engineered by Josie Riemer. Special thanks to Nurcan …

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Lizzie (USA): B.Sc. Computer Science-Saarland University in Germany 39:30

1M ago39:30

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After researching various English programs on the DAAD website, one program stands out: B.S. Computer Science-Saarland University. This renowned public university in Germany offers a bachelor's degree in computer science entirely in English. Similar to other German universities, the tuition is zero. This also applies to international students. To h…

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Jeff Nichols, Freud’s Last Session, Arcadian & Inside Out 2 1:01:12

1M ago1:01:12

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This week’s guest is writer-director Jeff Nichols, who is on the show to tell Simon all about his long-awaited, star-studded crime drama ‘The Bikeriders’, which stars Simon’s fave Austin Butler, and tells a fictional story inspired by the 1967 photo-book of the same name, which depicts the lives of the Outlaws MC, a motorcycle club founded in McCoo…

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MICHAEL SCOTT invites you into The Office: SHRINK THE BOX 48:27

1M ago48:27

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Ben and Nemone stroll into The Office (USA). They consider the differences between Michael Scott and David Brent, explore ego and ask why some people think they’re funny (when they’re just not). We want to hear about any theories we might have missed, what you’ve thought of the show so far and your character suggestions. Please drop the team an ema…

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Richard Linklater, Hit Man, The Dead Don’t Hurt & Bad Boys: Ride or Die 1:02:19

1M ago1:02:19

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This week’s guest is one of America’s most beloved auteurs, and arguably the most laid-back director working today, Richard Linklater, who is on the show to tell Simon all about his latest black romantic comedy ‘Hit Man’, which sees a professor moonlighting as a hitman descend into dangerous, dubious territory when he finds himself attracted to a w…

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SHRINK THE INBOX 35:23

1M ago35:23

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Ben and Nemone answer your questions and explore your suggestions. They talk about whether they have any friends who are spies and explore some brilliant female led comedies you've either missed or forgotten. We want to hear about any theories we might have missed, what you’ve thought of the show so far and your character suggestions. Please drop t…

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Benedict Cumberbatch, Eric, The Beast & Sting 1:02:45

1M ago1:02:45

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This week, Take fave Benedict Cumberbatch tells Simon all about his psychological miniseries ‘Eric’, which sees him play troubled puppeteer Vincent, who clings to his missing son’s drawings of a blue monster puppet named Eric, convinced that if he can get Eric on TV then his son will come home. Mark also gives his take on the show, as well as revie…

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LARRY DAVID: Curb star who falls out with everyone in SHRINK THE BOX 49:21

2M ago49:21

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He’s grumpy, belligerent, stubborn, filterless and has to win every single argument. We ask how Larry David has any friends left and why he is so concerned with manners, yet is rude to virtually everyone he meets. Plus, Ben and Nemone look at why some people find Curb Your Enthusiasm excruciating whilst others just can’t get enough of the hit show.…

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George Miller, Furiosa, In Flames & The Garfield Movie 1:03:32

2M ago1:03:32

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This week, director George Miller sits down with Simon to chat all things ‘Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga’, the origin story of renegade warrior Furiosa before her encounter and team-up with Mad Max. Mark also gives his take on the film, as well as reviewing ‘In Flames’, a Pakastani-Canadian supernatural drama, which sees a mother and daughter’s precariou…

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TOMMY SHELBY: We Peek Behind the Blinders in SHRINK THE BOX 51:13

2M ago51:13

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Gang dynamics, whether you can escape a criminal heritage and the physiological cause and effect of PTSD. Plus, race rigging, opium smoking and casual violence - all in a day's work for The Peaky Blinders. Here’s the article Ben mentioned by his sister Zadie Smith: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/1399593/My-father-the-accidental-hero.html W…

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Vicky McClure, If, Two Tickets to Greece & Hoard 57:44

2M ago57:44

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This week, Vicky McClure chats to Simon about her new limited series ‘Insomnia’, which sees a mother approaching her fortieth birthday forced to grapple with her traumatic past after she develops insomnia. Mark gives his thoughts on various new releases, including ‘Two Tickets to Greece’, a French comedy-drama starring Laure Calamy (of ‘Call My Age…

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CERSEI LANNISTER’s Power Behind the Throne: SHRINK THE BOX 47:39

2M ago47:39

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As Cersei says: ‘power is power’ and she’s got it in spades. We investigate how she becomes a master manipulator, and we take an honest objective look at her over-familiar relations with her brother Jaime. We want to hear about any theories we might have missed, what you’ve thought of the show so far and your character suggestions. Please drop the …

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Phoebe Waller-Bridge, and John Krasinski, Made in England, La Chimera & Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes 1:02:04

2M ago1:02:04

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This week, Simon’s fave John Krasinski, along with Ms Fleabag herself, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, are on the show to discuss their new film ‘If’, which sees a 12-year-old girl who can see everyone’s imaginary friends, embark on a magical journey to reconnect the forgotten so-called IFs with the now-adult kids who dreamt them up. Mark will be reviewing t…

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FRASIER CRANE: Inside the mind of the Seattle psychiatrist on this week’s SHRINK THE BOX 51:02

2M ago51:02

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Where does Frasier’s snobbery originate from? Why does he revert to his ‘child state’ when around his father? And... the hidden story behind Frasier being a Freudian analyst and Niles (his brother) being a Jungian analyst. Plus, Ben and Nemone’s minds are blown when they realise a crazy coincidence with Frasier and Tony Soprano. We want to hear fro…

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Dialogue with University Staff: International Students in German Universities 35:56

2M ago35:56

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For today's episode, we interviewed Stefanie from the University of Erlangen-Nuremberg, renowned for offering 37 English-taught university degrees in Germany. Our conversation delved into the primary challenges and career prospects for international students studying in German universities. (01:20) Introduction (02:35) The Lighting Round Questions …

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Josh O’Connor, La Chimera, Love Lies Bleeding, The Idea of You & The Fall Guy 1:07:33

2M ago1:07:33

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This week, man of the moment Josh O’Connor is in the studio to chat to Simon about his leading role in ‘La Chimera’, Italian auteur Alice Rohrwacher’s period fantasy drama about a British archaeologist who becomes involved in an international network of stolen Etruscan artifacts during the 1980s. Mark gives his take on various new releases includin…

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Bobby and Kerrie-Two wings on the same butterfly! Holistic Healthcare Experts for 40 Years 49:05

2M ago49:05

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For 40 Years Bobby Broe and Kerrie Breeze have been setting the pace in Holistic Healthcare. Their TuberoseHealing.online website will get you in touch with them. Bobby is the Chairman of tThe Florida Assembly -Medical Committee.By bowmanhealth

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Ordinary Angels, Boy Kills World, I.S.S., Challengers & The American Society of Magical Negroes 1:02:44

3M ago1:02:44

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This week there’s no guest, but lots more witterings from the good doctors to make up for it. Mark gives his take on a swathe of new films, including ‘Ordinary Angels’, a Hilary Swank-starring emotional drama about a hairdresser who rallies an entire community to help a widowed father get his critically ill youngest daughter a liver transplant; ‘Bo…

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The Best of Times, The Worst of Times: Highlights and Lowlights so far this year 1:04:08

3M ago1:04:08

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This week Simon and Mark are away so instead we have a clip episode for your viewing pleasure featuring interviews with the likes of Ramy Youssef and Emma Stone, Denis Villeneuve and Hans Zimmer; and reviews of everything from ‘Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire’ to Madame Web. Enjoy listening to some of the best The Take has had to offer these past few m…

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