The Long Talk: Adventures in Belgium

In their last podcast abroad, Matt and Ryan discuss their time in Leuven, recalling some of their favorite memories from the last five months. The duo discusses what they are looking forward to in the United States and share some kind words about each other and everyone who has listened to them across the world.

Matt sits down with friends Ward and Quentin to discuss their Belgian homeland and their thoughts on the USA. The flemish duo gets quizzed on their knowledge of the United States, comment on Matt's abilities in the AmCo kitchen, and recount their pandemic experiences. The trio talk about their time spent together, discuss education, and ultimately say goodbye to an amazing semester together.

As their time studying abroad comes to a close, the Long brothers are joined by two of their closest friends in Leuven to recap the semester. Kaleigh and Braedan attend Loyola University Maryland with Ryan and have traveled alongside the twins for the past couple of months. The four discuss some of their favorite experiences in Europe and touch upon what they are excited to do and see back in Amer...

As the semester comes to a close, the Long boys begin to hunker down for their final exams. Ryan and Matt discuss their recent shenanigans and plans for the next couple of weeks. The duo recaps their time with their older brother Justin and talk about what they would do if they were back in the United States for 24 hours. Ryan details his time teaching the Belgian students about baseball and brief...

The Long boys return to their homeland of Poland for the weekend! They discuss their adventures traveling to and around Warsaw. Then Matt and Ryan discuss meeting Swedish engineers in Krakow, their trip to the salt mines, and late-night burgers at Max Burger. Lastly, the pair discuss their moving experience visiting Auschwitz.

The boys are back after a great weekend in The Netherlands! The duo discusses their tours through the flower fields, the Arnhem battlefields, and the streets of Amsterdam. Lastly, Matt and Ryan briefly discuss recent events in Leuven and preview their trip to Poland.

The Long brothers are back to record their tenth podcast fresh off of a wild weekend in Dublin. To start, Matt and Ryan detail their time in the Irish capital, focusing on the Guinness factory tour and the overall pub lifestyle. Matt talks about his reunion with a couple of Notre Dame friends and details his experience out at the pubs. The boys describe their trip out to Howthe and note the overal...

After a brief pause in podcast production, Matt and Ryan recap their escapades in Germany. The duo discusses their experiences in Munich and the Bavarian countryside. Matt elaborates on his emotive solo trip to Nuremberg. The boys delve into RB Leipzig and their Bundesliga match-day experience. Lastly, the pair discuss their experience in Berlin and their frustrations with the Brandenburg Airport.

Matt and Ryan meet up with their family in Rome and Florence for Spring Break! Part two of Spring Break coming very soon :)

In the 7th edition of their study abroad podcast, the Long twins delve into their most recent travel escapades: Vienna and Bratislava. Matt and Ryan discuss their extended weekend in order, starting with their shaky experience in an Austrian hostel and their excitement about finding a local ice cream parlor. The boys reflect on the beauty of the Austrian capital before detailing their time in Brat...

After recovering from last week's college cold, the Long twins are back to recap their most recent abroad travels. Matthew and Ryan talk through their trip to London, England to meet up with some American friends, see various attractions in the city, and watch UFC 286 live from the 02 Arena. The boys discuss their St. Patrick's day quest across the city, their experience watching Leon Edwa...

After their travels to the WWII city of Bastogne, Ryan, and Matt fall sick with the college cold. With Ryan still under the weather at the time of recording Matt debuts his solo hosting skills. Matt recounts the weekend events, including touring the 101st airborne museum, Bastogne War Museum, the Peace Woods, and the Easy Company Foxholes. The twins plan on revisiting their weekend in Bastogne in...

Coming off a fairly relaxed weekend in Belgium, the Long Brothers discuss their first OH Leuven football match and Cantus experience. Matt and Ryan draft songs for a United States version of the student party and further detail their travel plans. Finally, Ryan gives an update on his attempt to teach his Belgian students about the beauty of March Madness. 

Matt and Ryan draft their favorite moments and places from their weekend visit to Paris. The boys give their opinions on the city of love's most famous attractions including the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, Catacombs, and more! Ryan details his first day teaching Belgian high school students about the United States and discussing future lesson plans. Finally, the boys touch on new trips planned...

After two weeks of living in Leuven, Matthew and Ryan recap their late-night shenanigans and interesting weekend travels. The boys discuss hosting their friends, almost missing travel arrangements, and share their honest opinions on waffles and beer. Ryan recaps his hectic trip to a Wallonian carnival and gets emotional talking about reliving history through travel. Matthew summarizes his trip to...

Twin brothers Matthew and Ryan Long begin their study abroad in Leuven, Belgium. The boys discuss their shared European experiences so far, detailing their early traveling blunders and initial reactions to Belgium's food, culture, and overall atmosphere. With five more months of studying, traveling, and goofing off, Matt and Ryan plan on recapping it all in weekly podcast series.