Germany vs USA

The guys discuss the certification and the uproar at the United States Capitol as well as the upcoming Inauguration and their experiences at the Inauguration of Barack Obama in 2009  in D.C.  Further topics are NFL Playoffs & the Superbowl, the frozen tundra, a bit about the role of college football and some tailgating experiences. There is a huge 'Ndrangheta Italian Mafia trial taking pl...

Alex and Jim talk about their favorite Books, Apps, Series, Movies, Bands, Purchases, Games and Podcast from 2020!  Here is the entire list: Book  Alex: Factfulness by Hans Rosling  Jim: Bad Blood by John Carreyrou (Focus: Elizabeth Holmes & Theranos)  App:  Jim: Goodreads & Drizly App  Alex: TikTok Series  Jim: McMillions   Alex: The Last Dance   Movie  Jim: Truth be Told  (fictional seri...

Jim and Alex discuss the Zivildienst, the military draft and some experiences they've had at the Goethe Institut in Schwäbisch Hall. Alex has some stories about how he got his tattoo  and another lockdown is coming before Christmas!  podcast@germany-vs-usa.com

The holidays, weddings, and a snowy night in Detroit are on Alex and Jim's mind in this week's episode.  Fragen, Feedback and Fun via E-Mail to podcast[a]germany-vs-usa.com  podcast@germany-vs-usa.com

The US election is over (at least for the sane people), how Alex became Lord of Ring for a couple hours and some keen cultural insights as to what kind of unexpected costumes Jim might be wearing for Thanksgiving! Thanksgiving recipes and oyster dressings and dresses to: podcast@germany-vs-usa.com podcast@germany-vs-usa.com

Being so close the election in the US Alex and Jim can't avoid the topic. You'll also learn about a rural tidbit that Jim calls a "Bazooka" and why the concept of "Friendsgiving" might just be the path for worldpeace!  📩 podcast@germany-vs-usa.com  podcast@germany-vs-usa.com

Alex and Jim are back after a brief break. They discuss what they did while on holiday, voting, a mysterious rock monkey and a man with a gun.  Fragen, Feedback and Fun via E-Mail to podcast[a]germany-vs-usa.com  podcast@germany-vs-usa.com

Alex brought something painful back from the island of Fehmarn. The guys discuss moving and yard-sales. Plus, sirens may have or have not been ringing in Germany for a nationwide security test.  This is the last episode of the first podcast season of GvU. After a short break season 2 will start mid October! Until then we recommend you take advantage of the season and pick some mushrooms in the woo...

Alex and friends enjoy a friendly game of soccer on Fehmarn Island while Jim reminisces about the time he accidentally entered a professional spike ball tournament. Plus the guys talk about the closing of Pascha and a tip they received from a Frankfurt cabbie in the Bahnhofsviertel.  Fragen, Feedback and Fun via E-Mail to podcast[a]germany-vs-usa.com  podcast@germany-vs-usa.com

News from Jim's Covid-19 test, the impact of weather and hurricanes, $$$ for doing nothing and a German post office clerk with intense reality distortion capabilities make up this episode. podcast[at]germany-vs-usa.com podcast@germany-vs-usa.com

Jim's got the sniffles and did a DriveThrough Covid-Test! Alex cut himself at a Bachelor Party and the guys realise that with Hamburg and Nashville they live in the Bachelor Party-capitals of their countries (Vegas doesn't count as what happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas). Here is the link to the old "Ted Lasso" Trailer that Alex and Jim talk about: https://www.youtube.com/watch?...

Sleepy Alex, mobility / ride sharing in the 21st century, and a strange evening in Freiburg.   Fragen, Feedback and Fun via E-Mail to podcast[a]germany-vs-usa.com  podcast@germany-vs-usa.com

Soggy fries, tenacious swim coaches, and Karen are a few things Alex and Jim discuss over a glass of bourbon.  podcast@germany-vs-usa.com

"NO Covid, NO Trump, NO Nazi talk" was the guidance for this episode...Jim couldn't even finish his Pizza until that plan went splitsville! Alex and Jim also discuss some mysterious seeds, a temporary prohibition in Hamburg and why 12.000 US-soldiers probably won't leave Germany.  podcast@germany-vs-usa.com

What is the meaning of Leif? That question wasn’t really answered but you’ll learn about a very German card game, “Doppelkopf”, a SS-Officer who was recently convicted of crimes he committed at 17, and why some American students have “opening day” off. podcast@germany-vs-usa.com

Time difference can be a pain! In this episode Alex and Jim are living through that exact pain by Jim having to stay up late (which he hates) and Alex to get up early (and who likes that...oh wait). Fragen, Feedback and Fun via E-Mail to podcast@germany-vs-usa.com  podcast@germany-vs-usa.com

Alex is out on vacation and introduces Jim to the world of German camping from an actual camping ground, while Jim has some interesting news about the Mississippi flag! podcast@germany-vs-usa.com

Today on Germany vs USA, Alex and Jim discuss hidden skills, dumb ideas, and the Wind of Change. How to contact us: podcast@germany-vs-usa.com For video content: Germany vs USA - YouTube-Channel 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 cult...

Today on Germany vs USA, Alex and Jim discuss their new podcast series, the fate of Werder Bremen, and how COVID has changed everything. How to contact us: podcast@germany-vs-usa.com For video content: Germany vs USA - YouTube-Channel 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...

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