Best Josh And Feli Podcasts (2024)

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EP78: The Final Stop 1:49:12

5M ago1:49:12

1:49:12

All good things must come to an end. Like many cliche phrases, however annoying they may be, they are often true. After over 70 episodes, Josh’s move to Germany, lots of back and forth trips between Germany and the U.S. to see family and friends, the time has finally come for UTS to pull into its final station and blow the whistle one last time. Jo…

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EP77: Finding a Job in Germany vs. USA 1:50:06

8M ago1:50:06

1:50:06

Go to https://try.lingoda.com/UTS_BacktoSchool and use our code UTS25 for 25% off the first two months of your Lingoda subscription (after the free trial) and save up to 200EUR! #lingoda202308▸What's it like applying for a job in Germany and the US? How is the application process different? And what tips do recruiters from the two countries have fo…

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EP76: In Germany, We Don't Say... ft. Liam Carpenter 1:23:07

9M ago1:23:07

1:23:07

You know him from TikTok, Instagram, or YouTube Shorts as the guy in the grey tracksuit, the crossbody bag, and the Birkenstocks. Liam Carpenter is originally from the UK but at the age of 18, he came to Germany to pursue a career in basketball. In today's episode, he tells us all about how he went from the basketball court to social media and whic…

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EP75: A German Actor in Hollywood ft. Aramis Merlin 1:30:55

9M ago1:30:55

1:30:55

++German speaking part from 01:18:35 to 01:24:57++What's it really like trying to make it as an actor in Hollywood? And as a non-native English speaker at that? YouTuber and actor @AramisMerlin moved from Hamburg, Germany to Los Angeles in 2014 to follow his dreams and in today's episode, he shares with us which obstacles he had to overcome, how hi…

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Message from Feli 7:43

10M ago7:43

7:43

*NO EPISODE THIS WEEK*Hey guys! Unfortunately, we didn't get to record a new episode for you this week (due to the time issue we mentioned last time) and I'll actually be on vacation next week so the next episode will come out in 2 weeks. Thank you for all of your kind comments and messages in response to last week's announcement about the upcoming…

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EP74: Getting Nostalgic & Answering Your Questions 1:16:07

10M ago1:16:07

1:16:07

You guys submitted your questions for us on Instagram and we picked a wild mix of questions for today's Q&A episode! From funny curse words to questions about the podcast and a throwback to when we first moved abroad. We definitely got a little nostalgic! And we also had some news to share... Mentioned videos: AMERICAN FLUENT IN GERMAN! Our Bilingu…

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EP73: New Country, New Things 1:09:34

10M ago1:09:34

1:09:34

Moving to a new country also means getting used to new customs, different products, and doing a lot of things for the very first time. In this episode, we talk about some of the things that we had NEVER done before we moved abroad. Mentioned videos and episodes:10 Things I'd Never Done Before I Came to the US▸https://youtu.be/Lwk9zHEjzLQWHAT'S UP W…

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EP72: Growing up German in the Midwest feat. Lena 1:03:10

11M ago1:03:10

1:03:10

Almost two years ago, we got to interview Josh’s high school German teacher, Christine, about her experiences moving to the U.S., teaching German in an American school and raising a family in Cincinnati. This week’s episode is almost the sister episode (or perhaps it’s more appropriate to say daughter episode) to that as we had the chance to chat w…

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EP71: On the Streets of Cincinnati - We Asked Your Questions! 1:02:10

11M ago1:02:10

1:02:10

+Unfortunately, Josh's mic sounds a little muffled in this episode, sorry about that!+ After a short hiatus, Josh and Feli are back with another episode and this time we are in Cincinnati! A few weeks back, when Feli was visiting Munich, we asked you all what you wanted to know from the people of Munich and then we hit the streets and got asking. T…

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EP70: Friendships & Social Life in Germany vs. USA 1:17:48

1y ago1:17:48

1:17:48

Living abroad can be one of the most amazing experiences, but it’s not always sunshine and rainbows. While the topic normally takes a back seat to amazing travel experiences with amazing food and landscapes, friends and social circles can make or break your experience while living away from your home culture. In this week’s episode, Josh and Feli d…

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EP69: On The Streets of Munich - We Asked Your Questions! 1:26:03

1y ago1:26:03

1:26:03

If you follow us on Instagram (@understandingtrainstation) you know this episode has been in the pipeline because a few weeks back we asked you all what you wanted to know from the people of Munich. Armed with the questions we collected from you, we hit the streets and got talking to people. From Munich specific questions about travel tips, rent an…

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EP68: Y’all Talk Funny! Guessing YOUR Accents and Dialects - Pt. 7 49:03

1y ago49:03

49:03

While we were both in Munich we tried to make the most of our time together and record as much for you as possible and that, of course, includes a dialect episode! We’ve been doing this series for a while now and after 7 episodes we finally made it through all the audio files you sent in! We love getting to hear from our listeners so this a fun way…

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EP67: Expect the Unexpected - Culture Shocks That Surprised Us 1:08:42

1y ago1:08:42

1:08:42

Greetings from Munich! Even though Feli's trip came with some complications, she made it home and we got to record an episode in person for you! Granted, we're fresh off a sugar high from all the Krapfen from Fasching/Karneval/Fastnacht… you get the point! Just as a lot of people are surprised to hear that Fasching is celebrated in Munich, we have …

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EP66: Our Visa Stories (Doing It The Legal Way) 1:39:49

1y ago1:39:49

1:39:49

Go to https://try.lingoda.com/UTS_Sprint_Challenge and use our code UTS2023 to get 20€ ($25) off your deposit when signing up for the Lingoda Sprint! #sprint202302 ▸Moving to a foreign country, even if just for an exchange semester, can be daunting and confusing. For many, it is the first time they are confronted with the complexities of dealing wi…

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EP65: "Work to Live" or "Live to Work"? 1:07:08

1y ago1:07:08

1:07:08

When it comes to adulting, one thing is inevitable - we have to work. Whether you have a 9-5, do shiftwork, or are self-employed, we all have our own ways of financing our lives. While it is something so fundamental to modern society, there are many differences between how work is seen in the U.S. and Germany. A common saying is “In Germany, one wo…

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EP64: From U.S. Farm Country to the German Bicycle Mecca feat. The Black Forest Family 1:42:25

1+ y ago1:42:25

1:42:25

Go to https://try.lingoda.com/UTS_LanguageWins and use our code WINWITHUTS to get 20€ ($25) off your deposit when signing up for the Lingoda Sprint! #sprint202301 ▸After a bit of a Christmas hiatus, we are excited to start the new year with some highly requested guests! Jonathan and Ashton are originally from the Midwest but have found their home i…

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EP63: Christmas Live Stream 1:24:20

1+ y ago1:24:20

1:24:20

++Good audio quality starts at 00:07:02++ For the last episode of the year, we decided to make it extra special! 😊🎄 So we got cozy in front of the Christmas tree with some Glühwein and recorded the episode while we were on a live stream so that you guys could interact with us and ask questions! (The live stream took place on the Feli fom Germany Yo…

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EP62: An International Love Story feat. Joss and Janik 1:35:52

1+ y ago1:35:52

1:35:52

Go to https://try.lingoda.com/UTS_Dec and use our code UTSWINTER to get 20€ ($25) off your deposit when signing up for the Lingoda Sprint! #sprint202212 This week, we have a real power couple join us on the podcast! Some of you might already know them and for the rest of you, we think it's about time you meet them! Joss and Janik are content creato…

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EP61: Q&A - Midterms, World Cup, Celebrity Encounters and More! 1:11:07

1+ y ago1:11:07

1:11:07

You asked - we answered! It's time for another Q&A episode and this time, we covered everything from serious topics such as the midterm elections in the U.S. or the controversy around the World Cup in Qatar to lighthearted topics like our understanding of comedy and satire in our second language or our taste in music. And maybe your question made i…

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EP60: South of the Equator. Brazilian Identity, Language and Travel Tips feat. Matheus 1:22:41

1+ y ago1:22:41

1:22:41

Go to https://try.lingoda.com/UTS_Sprint_Nov and use our code SPRINTUTS to get 20€ ($25) off your deposit when signing up for the Lingoda Sprint! #sprint202211 ▸This week’s episode is a first for UTS! Not only have we never had a guest from Brazil on our podcast before, but we've also never had someone join us who we didn't have any prior connectio…

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EP59: Oktoberfest & La Dolce Vita feat. Ben 58:17

1+ y ago58:17

58:17

Go to https://try.lingoda.com/UTS_SprintChallenge and use our code UTS2022 to get 20€ ($25) off your deposit when signing up for the Lingoda Sprint! #sprint202210 ▸Although busy schedules normally slow down in the fall, Feli and Josh have been busier than ever. With Oktoberfest and then respective vacations in Italy and Greece, we thought we’d invi…

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EP58: Stars, Stripes, Soccer – Patriotism in Germany vs. the US 37:28

1+ y ago37:28

37:28

Go to https://try.lingoda.com/UTS_SprintChallenge and use our code UTS2022 to get 20€ ($25) off your deposit when signing up for the Lingoda Sprint! #sprint202210 ▸Are you proud to be from your country? Are you patriotic? Why or why not? 🤔 We know this is a really tricky question and it's possible that your answer is going to be more of an emotiona…

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EP57: Y’all Talk Funny! Guessing YOUR Accents and Dialects - Pt. 6 1:06:40

1+ y ago1:06:40

1:06:40

▸Go to https://try.lingoda.com/UTS_LanguageSprint and use our code UTS09 to get 20€ ($25) off your deposit when signing up for the Lingoda Sprint! #sprint202209 We’re back in person again and you know what that means… another episode of “Y’all Talk Funny”! We love doing this series as we get to hear directly from you listeners, and this episode was…

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EP56: Reverse Culture Shock - When Home Becomes Foreign 1:18:29

1+ y ago1:18:29

1:18:29

Go to https://try.lingoda.com/UTS_LanguageSprint and use our code UTS09 to get 20€ ($25) off your deposit when signing up for the Lingoda Sprint! #sprint202209 After we had to cancel our last episode due to illness and travels, we're back with a new episode in which we discuss Josh’s recent trips to the US and France, and the weird sensation referr…

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EP55: How to Spend a Summer - Cincinnati vs. Munich 1:31:29

1+ y ago1:31:29

1:31:29

Go to https://try.lingoda.com/Sprint-UTS and use our code TRAINSTATION to get 20€ ($25) off your deposit when signing up for the Lingoda Sprint! #sprint202208 With the sun beating down strong on Europe and Cincinnati being as humid as ever, we decided to talk about the ways we perceive summer in our chosen homes vs. our places of origin. We talk ab…

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EP54: From Cincinnati to Vienna and Berlin - Stories of an International Student feat. Sarah 1:51:23

1+ y ago1:51:23

1:51:23

++German speaking part 1:37:47 - 1:44:25 - English subtitles available YouTube!++ Go to https://try.lingoda.com/UTS_July and use our code UTSJULY to get 20€ ($25) off your deposit when signing up for the Lingoda Sprint! #sprint202207 Although we try to include various perspectives in our interviews, sometimes there’s just no place like home! That's…

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EP53: Q&A - Tricky Words, Fashion Differences, Gun Control and More! 1:26:53

2y ago1:26:53

1:26:53

Go to https://try.lingoda.com/UTS_July and use our code UTSJULY to get 20€ ($25) off your deposit when signing up for the Lingoda Sprint! #sprint202207 You asked and we answered! After having some heavier topics in the last episodes, we wanted to interact more with you all and answer some of your questions. So in this week’s episode, we discuss a h…

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EP52: Getting Settled Smoothly (& Happy Pride!) feat. Jen & Yvonne from Simple Germany 1:35:15

2y ago1:35:15

1:35:15

Go to https://try.lingoda.com/UTS_June and use our code UTSJUNE to get 20€ ($25) off your deposit when signing up for the Lingoda Sprint! #sprint202206 Meet Yvonne and Jen - founders and co-creators of Simple Germany. We are super excited to have them join us for our last episode in June - also known as Pride Month! Jen is originally from Guatemala…

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EP51: Where We Come From - Ancestry, Ethnicity and Racism in Germany and the U.S. 1:09:21

2y ago1:09:21

1:09:21

Go to https://try.lingoda.com/UTS_June and use our code UTSJUNE to get 20€ ($25) off your deposit when signing up for the Lingoda Sprint! #sprint202206 Do you know where your ancestors came from? Josh did a genetic ancestry test a few years back and found out that he's mostly German and Irish! Taking these tests and speaking about your ancestry is …

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EP50: From Ukraine to Germany - When War Forces One to Leave Home feat. Anna 1:48:50

2y ago1:48:50

1:48:50

Go to https://try.lingoda.com/UTS_June and use our code UTSJUNE to get 20€ ($25) off your deposit when signing up for the Lingoda Sprint! #sprint202206 This week, we head east to discuss and learn about the devastating situation that currently exists in Ukraine. Our friend Anna - a Ukrainian who fled to Germany - joined us to tell us about her expe…

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EP49: The Mystery of Eurovision & German vs. American Restaurant Culture 1:06:21

2y ago1:06:21

1:06:21

Go to https://try.lingoda.com/UnderstandingTrainStation and use our code UTSMAY to get 20€ ($25) off your deposit when signing up for the Lingoda Sprint! #sprint202205 ▸After last week’s intense German episode we thought we’d take the opportunity to explore some of the finer things in life - like the Eurovision Song Contest and restaurants! We disc…

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EP48: Let's Speak Some German! 1:04:39

2y ago1:04:39

1:04:39

Go to https://try.lingoda.com/UnderstandingTrainStation and use our code UTSMAY to get 20€ ($25) off your deposit when signing up for the Lingoda Sprint! #sprint202205 You guys asked for it and we made it happen! No more short segments where we say a few sentences in German. This week's episode is full on Deutsch! We asked you guys to send in your …

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EP47: On The Road! Driving in Germany vs. USA 1:34:57

2y ago1:34:57

1:34:57

.What's it like to drive on the Autobahn? What's up with all those stop signs in the US? And why does the German driver's license cost so much? In this episode, we talk about the biggest differences in regards to driving in Germany and the US and share things that you should probably know before you get behind the wheel in the other country. Which …

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EP46: Y'all talk funny! Guessing YOUR accents & dialects - Pt. 5 42:41

2y ago42:41

42:41

You guys know the drill! It's mandatory for us to record at least one dialect guessing episode every time we get to record together in person - even though we ran into a few technical issues with our audio setup this time (sorry about that!). We LOVE including you guys in the podcast by listening to your recordings and, of course, it's a lot of fun…

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EP45: 100k Dollars Debt After College?! Money & Finances in Germany vs. USA 1:01:32

2y ago1:01:32

1:01:32

Josh was back in Cincinnati for two weeks, so we got to record a couple of episodes in person 🥳 And we finally got to talk about a topic that we've been wanting to cover for a while now: Money and finances in Germany and the US. While many Americans are probably shocked by the fact that a lot of places in Germany still don't accept card payments, m…

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EP44: Friday Night Lights in a Quaint German Town feat. NALF 1:09:33

2y ago1:09:33

1:09:33

Moving to Germany to play American Football? Might sound crazy but our guest NALF did exactly that! Originally from Portland, Oregon, he now lives in the small (and beautiful!) German town of Schwäbisch Hall, plays football for the Schwäbisch Hall Unicorns, and documents his life and everyday experiences on his YouTube channel. We were excited to f…

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EP43: From Sunny Australia to Running in Shorts in Munich feat. Lachlan 1:20:08

2y ago1:20:08

1:20:08

Do you miss Vegemite? How have you been dealing with German weather? Do people mistake you for a Brit? These are just some of the questions that you guys submitted on Instagram for this week's guest Lachlan who recently moved from Australia to Munich to pursue his master's and ended up becoming one of Josh's roommates - or flatmates, as he would ca…

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EP42: The Super Bowl & American Sports Culture 1:08:58

2y ago1:08:58

1:08:58

For the first time in over 30 years, the Cincinnati Bengals made it to the Super Bowl and are going to play the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, February 13th! The city of Cincinnati is going crazy over this and even we, two people who don't usually follow sports, are super excited which is why today's episode is all about the Super Bowl, American sport…

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EP41: Y'all talk funny! We react to YOUR dialects - Pt. 4 45:38

2y ago45:38

45:38

It’s dialect guessing time! You guys sent us a voice recording of YOUR German or English accent/dialect and we're going to guess what you’re saying and where you’re from. And of course, you can guess along! 😊 This is the fourth episode in this little series but don’t worry, there will be more! If you want to be part of the next one, just send us a …

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EP40: Josh in Germany - One Year Later 50:20

2+ y ago50:20

50:20

One year ago, Josh packed up his things in Cincinnati and moved to Munich for work. Just a few days after he arrived, he and Feli sat together in this very spot and talked about the logistics of the move, the obstacles he was about to face, and what it felt like starting this new journey (watch here ▸https://youtu.be/KpFrtKhfy6Q). Now, a whole year…

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EP39: Return of a Legend - Interview and Life Update from Niklas 1:47:26

2+ y ago1:47:26

1:47:26

Try Lingoda with an exclusive discount of up to 40% off with our link: https://try.lingoda.com/Dec_UTS #lingoda202112 All good things must come to an end… but don’t worry, we’re not talking about this podcast! In this week's episode, one of our most requested guests, Niklas, returns to answer your questions, discuss differences between northern and…

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EP38: Q&A - German Dating Services, the Lottery, Visas, and More! 1:09:01

2+ y ago1:09:01

1:09:01

+++Subtitles available for German part at 39:17-41:16+++ Try Lingoda with an exclusive discount of up to 40% off with our link: https://try.lingoda.com/Dec_UTS #lingoda202112 Christmas time is here so we went through YOUR wish list aka questions for us and tried to answer them! We talk about German dating services, the German lottery, how to order …

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EP37: When Kiwi Culture Meets Germany feat. Antoinette Emily 1:41:40

2+ y ago1:41:40

1:41:40

Try Lingoda with an exclusive discount of up to 40% off with our link: https://try.lingoda.com/Nov_UTS #lingoda202111 A German and a Kiwi meet in a bar in New Zealand. Numbers are exchanged and 11 years later they’re still together with three kids and are living in Germany. Although it may sound like the beginning of a joke, this is the story of th…

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EP36: No Humor vs. Fast Food? We react to the biggest clichés about Germany and the US 1:40:59

2+ y ago1:40:59

1:40:59

Go to https://try.lingoda.com/Nov-UTS and use our code UTS30 to get 30% off the Lingoda Marathon course or the first months of your monthly subscription! #lingoda202111 Americans are loud and eat nothing but fast food? 🇺🇸 And Germans have no sense of humor and are overly punctual? 🇩🇪 We asked you guys which clichés come to your mind when thinking a…

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EP35: Halloween 1:12:19

2+ y ago1:12:19

1:12:19

Go to https://bit.ly/UTS-Lingoda-Oct and use our code UTS30 to get 30% off the Lingoda Marathon course or the first months of your monthly subscription! ++German parts at 14:29 -17:41 and 01:06:41-01:08:27++ Americanization of existing culture or a childhood tradition? No matter how you view Halloween, we are both psyched that it’s right around the…

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EP34: La vie avec les boches - From France to Munich feat. Laetitia & Chloé 1:15:13

2+ y ago1:15:13

1:15:13

Sign up for the Lingoda Sprint here by October 15 ▸ https://bit.ly/Sprint-UTS and use the code CHAMP21 to save 20€/25USD on the deposit! (Terms and conditions apply. Make sure to read the rules of the Sprint.) #sprint202109 In this week‘s episode we head west from Germany (at least mentally if not physically) and had the opportunity to interview tw…

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EP33: Y'all talk funny! We're guessing YOUR dialects - Pt. 3 57:33

2+ y ago57:33

57:33

Sign up for the Lingoda Sprint here by October 15 ▸ https://bit.ly/Sprint-UTS and use the code CHAMP21 to save 20€/25USD on the deposit! (Terms and conditions apply. Make sure to read the rules of the Sprint.) #sprint202109 We're back at it! You guys sent me voice recordings of YOUR English or German dialect/accent and we tried to understand what y…

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EP32: The Name of the Game - How German Federal Elections Work 1:08:59

2+ y ago1:08:59

1:08:59

Sign up for the Lingoda Sprint here by October 15 ▸ https://bit.ly/Sprint-UTS and use the code CHAMP21 to save 20€/25USD on the deposit! (Terms and conditions apply. Make sure to read the rules of the Sprint.) #sprint202109 September 26th is going to be a big day for Germany! The German people are electing a new Bundestag (federal parliament) and a…

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EP31: Q&A - German patriotism, living expenses, how our parents reacted to us moving abroad & more! 1:12:05

2+ y ago1:12:05

1:12:05

+++German-speaking sections: 00:35:32 - 00:42:26 and 00:50:15 - 00:54:08. English subtitles available on YouTube for that part! Just activate them on YouTube.+++ Do we think that Germans should be more patriotic? Was it difficult to have our university degrees recognized in the other country? What did our parents say when we told them we were going…

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EP30: Y'all talk funny! We're listening to YOUR dialects 1:01:52

2+ y ago1:01:52

1:01:52

A while back we asked you all to send us voice messages of you speaking your dialect/regional accents! We were overwhelmed with the number of messages we received and were only able to feature a few of them back in Episode 21. For that reason we decided to keep the series going and continue with the messages we didn’t get to last time! These are so…

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