Germany vs USA

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/0VsU6iPTvo3KmiaYJr03wb?si=N1plotjET7a8XE-Vr0cTkQ Esp...

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 rebuild https://www.cbsnews.com/video/how-german-winem...

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.com

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.com

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  podcast@germany-vs-usa.co...

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 Price How to Avoid A Climate Disaster by Bill Gat...

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, melted - Fresh Thyme (finely chopped) - Fresh Ro...

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

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=4IixK7zqXc4 Feedback to  podcast@germany-vs-usa.com...

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 couple days. Recommended show from...

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.com

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

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.com

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  Infos about the Hiking Path Rheinsteig https://...

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

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.com

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.com

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.com

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.com

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 of Rush Limbaugh - The Daily Podcast by the NYT h...

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.com

Alex and Jim invited Ina to the talk,  a good friend of the guys, who is from Germany and moved to the States a couple years ago. Ina gives some insight into the differences between living in Germany and the USA but also more specifically about her experiences in the midwest and the Silicon Valley!  Send us an E-Mail! podcast@germany-vs-usa.com podcast@germany-vs-usa.com

A brief in between episode until February 7th when we will welcome our friend Ina as an interview guest! This episode includes exciting discussions about OCD ( obsessive-compulsive disorder), foot claustrophobia, banging toothbrush on sinks, keyboards, the state of the German-American friendship and why one probably shouldn't get news exclusively through social media.  Send us an E-Mail! podc...