In this episode, the two try to disentangle Christopher Nolan's complex sci-fi-action-movie "Tenet". The plot is hard to comprehend, involving diverse themes like entropy, inversion, and overlapping timelines. Characters meet themselves from the past and even fight with their own selves. Locations are changed frequently. The main character, portray…

Tobias and Jeanine discuss their strategies on how they cope with the pandemic. Jeanine stays mostly at home, avoiding social encounters and getting more and more experienced with her streams on Twitch. She enjoys spending time with her friend circle on Discord or plays video games. Tobias, on the other hand, still seeks to go out, doing his outdoo…

Jeanine and Tobias have recently watched the movie "Undine", a very ambitious artistic movie with lots of hints on the German Romantic movement. The fairytale-like flic puts a water nymph into our modern society. A curse forbids Undine's boyfriend to leave her, otherwise, he would be killed. The story unfolds with dramatic underwater imagery. Both …

On the day of the recording, Tobias celebrated his birthday! After initial greetings, the two talk a live stream they did together as part of Duolingo's #DuoTogether campaign. They baked a cake, played games and had some casual conversations with the online language learning community. Eventually, Tobias and Jeanine discuss what they've been learni…

Jeanine and Tobias talk about the current Corona situation. Jeanine lacks some motivation. She wants to become better at many things and has accordingly set high expectations for herself. Tobias feels rather motivated, reading books, doing outdoor workouts and watching streams. Staying motivated they refer to studies and discuss different methods p…

(Recorded: March 24, 2020) Jeanine and Tobias talk about the latest developments regarding the spread of the Coronavirus. Nobody saw this sudden outbreak coming, they even joked about the virus during the last episode. The two then discuss certain measures like lockdowns and how they continue their daily lives under growing isolation. Jeanine hasn'…

(Recorded: March 9, 2020) Jeanine and Tobias start off talking about the latest developments after the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) hit Germany. Jeanine thinks that the media might play a role in spreading mass hysteria. She is especially afraid she might infect other people. Tobias witnessed empty food shelves and hoarding mentality for the…

Tobias and Jeanine talk about the show Sex education. They reminisce about their own how high school experiences especially concerning sex education, both having visited catholic schools. The show sheds new light on typical tropes, like cliques and the longing for popularity. Jeanine draws parallels to movies, like High School Musical, and shows, l…

Jeanine talks about one of her passions, dancing hip hop. After months of intense training she experienced an overwhelming performance in front of a big audience. She talks about how dancing became a part of her life and how she handles stage fright. But what is more important - skills or talent? Does the 10k hour rule also apply to dancing skills?…

War Movies - What is it good for? Jeanine and Tobias just watched Sam Mendes' movie 1917 on World War I. They explain the main plot, character choices and historical background. Jeanine discuses the movie's seemingly single-shot style, and also compares the 1917 to other movies like Dunkirk. Tobias mentions some historical aspects of the time perio…

Jeanine and Tobias discuss Netflix's The Circle season finale. Both had positive reviews. Joey was especially interesting to observe, since their perceptions of him changed so much throughout the season. Another topic that raised their interest is nostalgia. Tobias used to like watching The Simpsons and reminisces over subcultures like the 2000s Hi…

Tobias and Jeanine start off talking about the recent bush fires that devastated huge parts of Australia. Tobias observed that younger generations, Gen Z and Millenials, are more aware about environmental damages, sustainability and climate change within their country. The "OK Boomer" meme already popularized the generational gap through social med…

Jeanine just came back from Amsterdam, where she educated herself on the more taboo scenes the Dutch city is known for: weed and prostitution. Her first stop was the Cannabis Museum. Jeanine and Tobias talk about different components of marijuana and their effects. From a medical perspective marijuana (CBD) might help people with anxiety, chronic p…

Jeanine and Tobias just finished watching the first eight episodes of "The Circle" on Netflix. They explain the principles of this reality show and what characters they like most and why. Jeanine likes her "doppelgänger" Sammie and Chris. Tobias is cheering for Joey. They go through the most memorable and cringeworthy moments of the show, then comp…

Jeanine and Tobias talk about their experiences after having finished watching the Witcher. Jeanine talks about different motives like the sacrifice, destiny and chaos. Tobias elaborates on the retelling of different ancient, norse and medieval mythologies and monsters. They explain the main character arcs of the show: Geralt, Yennefer and Ciri. Bo…

Jeanine and Tobias talk about horror movies and why they like them or not. What is the special thrill of watching scary stuff? Why are we drawn into these films? Jeanine suggests it could be a biological training mechanism. Then she elaborates on her skin condition, which got worse. She hopes it will get better after going through light therapy in …

In this episode Jeanine starts talking about her recent experiences with Duolingo. Right now she is learning Dutch, Chinese, French and German. Tobias talks about his motivation to learn Greek and Russian, arguing that you need a personal reason for diving into a foreign language. In the end they talk about their current and future language ambitio…

Thanksgiving has come and gone and people are already jumping into Christmas mode. In this episode Jeanine recalls the story of how her family and Tobias surprised her last year. We also talk about our own family traditions during the holidays, and discuss the question: is Christmas overrated? Let us know what you think!--- Send in a voice message:…

In this episode Jeanine and Tobias talk about their experiences with university and how hard it was to find a special someone. Another interesting concept is the potential role of heroism. Is it an outdated concept? Or do you have any role model that you still idolize up to this day? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/s…

Jeanine and Tobias talk about past tragic and comical injuries. The conversation then goes to different experiences with hospitals - in Canada, Germany or even Prague. Why Prague? Find out! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jeenias/message

Jeanine and Tobias talk about possible futures and changes within our working life. What do employees feel, when they perform tasks that might not be necessary in the future? How will the digitalization impact our working life? And what about the idea of an universal basic income? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show…

In this episode, Jeanine and Tobias introduce non-violent communication and discuss how it can be applied in various contexts. Non-violent communication isn't just about speaking with your inside voice, but rather showing compassion for the person you're speaking with. Jeanine also talks about how she came across the topic and why it's so important…

#NoNewFriends is the trending topic that was inspired by the song of the same name by DJ Khaled (ft. Rick Ross, Drake, and Lil Wayne). Tobias and Jeanine discuss what the concept means in the online world and in their own personal lives. What's your take on the topic? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jeenias/mess…

Jeanine and Tobias discuss the film Ad Astra (2019), directed by James Gray and stars Brad Pitt. How does it relate to other popular space adventure movies, such as 2001: A Space Odessy (1968) or Interstellar (2014)? What does the movie mean, and what are some details (intentional or not) that Jeanine and Tobias caught while watching the film? --- …

What originally started as a "casual conversation" turned into an intense discussion on Flanders and its political climate. In this episode, Jeanine and Tobias are joined by Séline from Belgium. She talks about her life growing up in Belgium and how her identity in relation to Flanders has changed over time. Links: Séline on Instagram: @s3alion Abo…

Jeanine and Tobias went on a 16-day trip to Canada to visit Jeanine's home city of Edmonton and the surrounding area. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jeenias/message

In this episode, Jeanine and Tobias sit down with Jeanine's brothers, Michael, Raphael, and Gabriel. They discuss skills valuable skills when travelling (like haggling), what they each do for a living, and what brought them to pursue these careers. (Side note: Michael wanted to correct himself. He said "lama" but he was actually talking about alpac…

Jeanine and Tobias sit down with Jeanine's parents, Carmina and Juan, to talk about their experience immigrating from the Philippines to Canada in the late 80s. What brought them to Canada? What were their first years in Canada like? Sit back, grab a hot drink, and listen to the tales of how this growing family started with their one-year-old child…

Jeanine and Tobias are joined by their friend Ilya Sklyar, who shares stories of his family's experience in Soviet Russia and how its history has molded Russia into the country it is today. Learn about how Ilya's late grandfather encountered atomic submarines in his work as a military officer. Ilya discusses works of art, like the movie Brat ("Brot…

Tobias recently discovered the Canadian word "hoser". Where does that word even come from? Jeanine and Tobias talk about words and concepts they've learned from other languages, and how things like small talk differ between Canada and Germany. They also discuss the heatwave that hit western Europe. Do you have any favourite words or phrases that do…

Jeanine tells about her trip to London, where she met up with some of her online friends and hung out at the Twitch London Meetup. Tobias and Jeanine also talk more about their experiences travelling and what they want to do in the future. Also, did you know that Jeanine had to do bear drills as a kid? Tell us about your experiences travelling on o…

How do you think society views masculinity, and what are you own thoughts on it? Tobias and Jeanine talk about what masculinity means to them and how it's played a role in their upbringing. Let us know what you think of this episode! Write us on Twitter (@JeeniasPodcast) or post a comment on our YouTube channel. Thanks for listening! --- Send in a …

Jeanine and Tobias talk about their experiences with wisdom teeth removal, mental health issues, and ways they deal with it. Tobias also has a loaf of cold bread on his head. Apologies for the sound issues. Jeanine wasn't paying attention to the sound levels when recording (whoops!). --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/s…

Full spoiler warning for Burning, minor spoilers for Chernobyl. Jeanine and Tobias unpack their experience watching the movie Burning (2018). They also discuss the events of Chernobyl as a historical event and how HBO tells its story. Send us your feedback on Twitter (@JeeniasPodcast) or email (jeeniaspodcast@gmail.com)! --- Send in a voice message…

Tobias and Jeanine talk about the different psychology studies they've learned about in university, such as the Stanley Milgram experiment and one study that links social rejection to physical pain. Also, Jeanine doesn't know her primates. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jeenias/message…

With Fridays for Future approaching in Aachen, Tobias provides some insight into global developments in the energy sector. Jeanine and Tobias also talk about decluttering and minimalist fashion. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jeenias/message

We talk about the pros and cons of veganism and how we need to save the planet! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jeenias/message

Jeanine talks about what insecurities she has starting a new project, disappointment, and trying to find her way in Germany. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jeenias/message

Tobias comes back from the opera to retell the story of Così fan tutte. Jeanine opens a discussion about whether this opera (and other works) pass the Bechdel test. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jeenias/message

Jeanine and Tobias talk about their experiences with video games, making online friends, and what it's like to celebrate German Karneval. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jeenias/message

Jeanine talks about her experience as a Canadian living in Germany, and Tobias talks about his experiences travelling. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jeenias/message