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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A globetrotter and German teacher who has lived and worked in different cultures shares her experience through podcasts, videos and much more :) Follow me for lots of interesting content and extra material. You can also find me on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Deutschonlinelessons or send me an email: www.deutschonlinelessons@yahoo.com Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deutschonline/support
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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.comBy Alex and Jim
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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…
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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 bec…
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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 a…
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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
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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.comBy Alex and Jim
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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
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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
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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.comBy Alex and Jim
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Top 3 Favorite Places to Visit in Germany
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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 podc…
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Top 3 Favorite Places to Visit in the USA
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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 inp…
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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…
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Bomb Threats, Parenting, and the Super Bowl
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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 sin…
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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 …
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Artsy Chestnuts, Böhmermann & Nuclear Power Plants
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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.…
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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: ht…
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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…
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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.comBy Alex and Jim
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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 st…
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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/0VsU6iPTvo3K…
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Hallo ihr Lieben, heute gibt es wieder eine neue Folge von mir für euch. Diesmal geht es um das Thema der Auswanderung. Viele Deutsche, sogar mehr als sonst, verlassen Deutschland. Diese Folge ist für das Level B2. Viel Spaß wünsche ich euch ! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deutschonline/support…
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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 rebuil…
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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.comBy Alex and Jim
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Twitter, Early Birthdays & the Storyteller
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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.comBy Alex and Jim
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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…
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Favorites of 2021 & How to stay in the USA/Germany permanently
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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 Pri…
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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, mel…
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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
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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=4IixK7z…
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Traffic Light or Jamaika Coalition, the 17th state + some Shenanigans
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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 coupl…
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Hallo ihr Lieben ! Heute gibt es wieder eine neue Folge von mir für euch. Diesmal über die Deutschen und wie wir unseren Urlaub verbringen. Der Podcast ist für das Level B1/B2. Viel Spaß beim Hören ! : ) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deutschonline/support
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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.comBy Alex and Jim
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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
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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.comBy Alex and Jim
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Redneck Rivièra, the Rhine Valley & ALDI Shopping Carts
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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 …
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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…
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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.comBy Alex and Jim
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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.comBy Alex and Jim
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Handwerkerfrühstück, Konfirmation and Moving
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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.comBy Alex and Jim
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Hallo Ihr Lieben, heute gibt es wieder einen neuen Podcast zum Thema Deutsche Tugenden und Werte. Das ist ein Thema für das Level B2/C1. Ich wünsche euch viel Spaß beim Hören ! :) Ihr könnt mir auch auf buymeacoffe und patreon folgen. Da gibt es auch immer wieder interessante Post . :) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sh…
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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.comBy Alex and Jim
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Windshield Time with Dustin, Rush and Larry
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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 …
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Hallo Ihr Lieben, heute habe ich wieder eine neue Episode für euch. Diesmal zum Thema ''die deutsche Sprache''. Das ist ein Thema für das Level B1/B2. Ich wünsche euch viel Spaß beim Hören! :) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deutschonline/support
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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.comBy Alex and Jim
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Heute gibt es wieder eine neue Episode aus meinem Podcast. Diesmal zum Thema Karneval und seine regionalen Unterschiede.Das ist ein Thema für B2/C1.Ich wünsche euch viel Spaß beim Hören ! :)--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deutschonline/support
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Deutsches Essen und seine regionalen Unterschiede
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In der heutigen Folge geht es um das Deutsche Essen und seine regionalen Unterschiede.Vom Nordosten in Berlin bis in den Süden nach München gibt es viele leckere Gerichte.Ich wünsche euch viel Spaß beim Hören und natürlich Guten Appetit ! :) Diese Episode ist für das Level A2/B1.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deut…
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Hallo Ihr Lieben, heute meine 2. Folge von Deutsch Online zum Thema Hobbys und Freizeitaktivitäten. Das ist ein Thema für A1/A2. Viel Spaß wünsche ich euch ! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deutschonline/support
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Heute meine erste Folge von ''Deutsch Online''.Das Thema heute: Meine Morgenroutine. Viel Spaß beim Reinhören wünsche ich euch!--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deutschonline/support
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