The 'English After Hours' Podcast

Martin Bauer is a passionate education student, studying English and Geography in Innsbruck, Austria.  Martin and I sat down to discuss his thoughts on modern teaching, the current state of educating today’s kids and the importance of embracing and adapting to the current technology driving the younger generations.  All in all, my stimulating chat with Martin left me feeling hopeful for the future...

Maxim Adam is an avid adventurer who tackles Europe’s high mountain passes and breathtaking scenery on his motorbike.  Maxim takes us through the development of his passion for motorbikes, the in-depth process into obtaining an motorbike licence and some of the (literal) ups and downs of gaining experience and practice riding a motorbike across all types of terrain.  Maxim’s dedication and keen in...

This week on the pod I speak with Martina Rädler about being an 'Au Pair' in the USA and studying to become a physical therapist.  Martina and I were connected through a mutual contact and this podcast was the very first time we had met and spoken! It was interesting to get to know Martina and have a nice conversation with her! lf you liked this episode please give it a 5 star rating and l...

This week, I asked and YOU delivered! I asked a bunch of friends and colleagues to send me a voice note of what their favourite words were and WHAT A RESPONSE! For a  while now, I’ve been trying to think of a way to get more people involved in the podcast.  It was really interesting to hear what everyone had to say - with some choosing their favourite English words, and others choosing words from...

Ever wondered if you are really brushing your teeth correctly? Or if your dentist actually likes you? This week is your chance to find out....This week on the podcast is well respected dentist, Dr. Amelia Schlanitz.  Amy is a friend of mine and to say we 'click' is an understatement. Whenever I see Amy, I like to annoy her with all the random questions about teeth and dentists that everyon...

My guest this week is the uber talented Steffi from Tattoo Studio Lindau! Steffi takes us through her design inspirations, why tattooing is rewarding and the challenges artists face in today’s ‘social media’ driven world.  And of course, it wouldn’t feel right without experiencing Steffi’s work first hand which is why I also asked Steffi to design a beautiful new tattoo for me! Check out Steffi&#3...

PhD's, Immunology and Bouldering! Join me as I chat with this week's guest, Laura Oberbichler. Laura is a PhD student studying Immunology in Zürich, Switzerland focusing on MS (Multiple Sclerosis).  Laura takes us through what it means to study immunology, where she thinks the future of studying MS is going, her love of bouldering and the importance of English in the scientific community. ...

Animals, Paw Patrol and at Kindergarten! This week's podcast has it all! Today's guest is my 5-year-old son, James.  For a month or so, James has been asking me if he can be on this podcast.  So this week we finally made the time!  James takes through his thoughts on why scorpions are cool and why his favourite colour is ‘blue-purple’.  He also talks about why it’s my fault he’s tired and why he w...

Ireland, Irish and English. This week's guest is one of my best mates, Chris Donohue. Chris lives in Ireland with his Irish wife and children and he takes us through the ins and outs of the fascinating relationship Ireland has with language. Although Chris was born in Australia, his deep and undying love for Ireland and the Irish culture has resulted in a passion for the Irish language, even thoug...

Do you have someone in your life who you sometimes talk to and think - we should talk more or we should be better friends? Well, this week's guest is one of those people for me. Tanja Schmitz works in sales development, helping train and develop the global sales force of a large multinational company.  Super cool and interesting, Tanja is the perfect conversationalist with a high level of English....

This week's guest is Stefan Skrabs.  Often funny yet always insightful, Stefan gives us a glimpse into his life as an electrical engineer turned salesman and explains why he couldn’t sell you something like a car or a washing machine, but when it’s something complex and difficult, he really shines.  Stefan offers tonnes of valuable information to anybody learning a language.  We hear about how Ste...

This week’s episode is a really nice one, especially for any young parents out there!  My guest on this week’s episode is Katrin Knittl.  Katrin takes us through what it’s like heading back into the working world after staying home as a Mum.  We chat about kids, how much work being a parent is, and how one single kiss from them can make it all worth it.  Katrin takes us through her interest in spo...

Join me on this week’s special 'super short episode’ as I chat with Sandra Schwarzl.  Sandra is an assistant in the legal department of a large company and has a keen interest on learning and improving her English.  We hear about where Sandra grew up, how she uses English in her job and we even learn whether Sandra has a single or two-handed backhand when playing tennis!  A huge thank you to S...

If this week’s podcast were a book, it would be a real ‘page-turner’.  So we made it into 2 parts!  This week’s guest is Daniel Kerle, a computer scientist for a multinational global-market-leading company.  Daniel is as interesting, as cool and as calm as they come.  With a passion for sport, music and life in general, Daniel’s outlook on life is certainly one to pay attention to and admire.   He...

Note - If you haven't listened to part 1, be sure to go back and listen to part 1 first! If this week’s podcast were a book, it would be a real ‘page-turner’.  So we made it into 2 parts!  This week’s guest is Daniel Kerle, a computer scientist for a multinational global-market-leading company.  Daniel is as interesting, as cool and as calm as they come.  With a passion for sport, music and life i...

This week we hear from Christine Weirather as she gives her thoughts on honesty, hard work, learning English and what it's like raising two very different kids! Christine takes us through what it's like returning to work after becoming a Mum and why she can't wait to visit Australia and New Zealand! lf you liked this episode please give it a 5 star rating and leave a comment! And don't forget to s...

A message in a bottle, old money and fine wine. Today, Dominik Baumann takes us through his life as an automation engineer and what it has been like helping his wife create their superb B&B in Heiterwang, AT.  Dominik speaks at length about English lessons, riding to work and the importance of beer and wine in life!   To see more about Ur-Genuss, visit https://www.ur-genuss.at/en/ lf you liked thi...

How does a student on the verge of failing English become a global key account manager for a multinational company?! Today, Michael Knittl joins me on the podcast to chat all things business, Indian food, Netflix and long-distance trail running. Michael also offers a brilliant insight into motivation and finding parallels between learning a language and training in sport. A great chat from an all...

Have you ever wondered how a Mum of two young kids works a job AND trains for the Vienna marathon? Today Rebecca Philipp talks about her love of running, the ins and outs of working in project management and how getting older forced her to step outside her comfort zone. All that and more in today's great episode! lf you liked this episode please give it a 5 star rating and leave a comment! And don...

Today I’m joined by Linda Weirather, a brand-new University graduate and future teacher/sport manager.  Linda talks about her mixed feelings on graduating with a bachelor’s degree and we’ll hear how sport, especially skiing, still drives her plans for the future.  Linda also gives an interesting insight into how ‘in-person’ conversations boost Linda’s confidence.  See how long it takes you to smil...

Welcome back!  Today I’m joined by Alex Gmeiner , a process engineer for a large company in Tirol, Austria.  Recorded online, Alex gives us a fascinating insight into his job and how he uses English to maintain his international business relationships around the world.  We hear how a little bird named ‘Polly’ kicked off Alex’s English journey and Alex tells us why he doesn’t like German subtitles...

Here it is, episode 1! To kick off the podcast, I sat down for a brilliant conversation with Julia Klawatsch , an event manager based in Munich, Germany. Jules takes us through the ins and outs of managing events, the importance of communication and how moving to New York City helped her take the next 'step' in speaking English. I hope you enjoy it :) lf you liked this episode please give it a 5 s...

Welcome to the 'English After Hours Podcast!' Are you an English learner who finds it hard to listen to native-level interview podcasts? Maybe they're too fast? Leave you feeling demotivated? ...Well, you're in the right place. Each week, I sit down with real English learners to learn about their lives, jobs and the quirks of learning and using English. There are no grammar correct...