Germany vs USA
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 cultures, languages, and the greater friendship between Europe and the United States. Insightful, whimsical, educational, and always genuine the show aims to bring a slice-of-life perspective to viewers around the world.
Episodes
68 episodes
Dicke Eier & Fast Ponies
Alex and Jim catch up on Easter traditions, insanity and parenting at the tracks. podcast@germany-vs-usa.com
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Season 6
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Episode 8
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34:24
67 - WHAT THE F**K
Last time the guys spoke, the world was different. So a few things to catch up on life and elections on both sides.podcast@germany-vs-usa.com
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Season 6
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Episode 7
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53:49
66 - Travel & Tourism - Germany vs USA (Audio-Track)
This is the Audio-Track of a new Germany vs USA episode the guys recorded! You can watch the episode on YouTube! Germany vs USA - Travel & Tourismhttps://www.youtube.com/...
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Season 6
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Episode 6
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16:32
64 - Lisbon "ohne Gurken", Halloween & US-Election
Alex and Jim talk about their week in Lisbon where they recorded a new Germany vs USA episode. Something scary is coming up: The U.S. election. The guys also talk about Halloween and skipped Elon. Link to the ...
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Season 6
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Episode 5
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29:35
63 - Naughty Canada
Alex and Jim discuss visiting Portugal, the Olympics, St. Pauli Bunker, and Article 116 II. SPB: https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20240731-hamburg-transforms-its-huge-ugly-wart-nazi-bunkerFeedback, ideas and nonsen...
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Season 6
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Episode 4
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34:34
62 - A country for old men
The guys briefly discuss the European soccer championship, address the elephant in the room with the presidential debate between Trump and Biden, who of them is better at golf, the pote...
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Season 6
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Episode 3
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37:19
61 - Dipshit Bernd
Alex and Jim discuss 'knowing your shit', a tremendous dipshit sometimes called Bernd, the E.U. Parliament election, Weed and a tad bit of soccer.. Sh*t You Should Know: Bullshit - nonsense or liesDogshit - something of very low...
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Season 6
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Episode 2
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41:21
60 - Lisboa 2024 for Shits & Giggles
In this episode, the guys dive into why Jim has mostly tuned out the news and explore the intriguing concept of "Weather Radio." They also uncover the surprising connections between power outages, football, and birth rates.Jim shares a s...
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Season 6
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Episode 1
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38:08
59 - Karneval, Fastnacht - in November?
In the 2nd part to our traditions-series the guys discuss the traditions around Fastnacht, Fassenacht or Karneval and also includes Mardi Gras! podcast@germany-vs-usa.com
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Season 5
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Episode 5
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19:10
58 - American Geister
Alex and Jim discuss Halloween folklore including Salem witch trials, Three-legged Lady Road, and the Bell Witch. Feedback, ideas and nonsense:podcast@germany-vs-usa.com
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Season 5
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Episode 4
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23:52
Deutschlandticket nach Hinteratzen
The guys discuss GvU and AI being used in school, the Deutschlandticket and Jim and Alex trip to Hinteratzen. Feedback topodcast@germany-vs-usa.com
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Season 5
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Episode 3
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37:00
Deductibles, Expats and Messi
The guys discuss Jim's shoulder, deductibles for health insurances, expats, why Portuguese people are great and Lionel Messi's first months in the US. podcast@germany-vs-usa.com
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Season 5
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Episode 2
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42:48
Sommer Slumber
After a brief 124-day vacation Alex and Jim are back! The guy's briefly discuss their summers, school breaks, the not so slow death of Twitter and more. Feedback, ideas and nonsense:podcast@germany-vs-usa.com
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Season 5
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Episode 1
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22:32
Top 3 Favorite Places to Visit in Germany
This week the cuts discuss their list of favorite places to visit in the Deutschlääänd! Tune in to find out the guy's recommendation.Hiking routes to walk through the upper Mittel-Rhein-Tal:
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Season 4
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Episode 10
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47:55
Top 3 Favorite Places to Visit in the USA
Alex and Jim go through their list of favorite places to visit in the United States! Tune in to find out the guy's recommendation. Here are a few related infos/links: Netflix:Keep Sweet: Pray and Obey / Sei lieb: ...
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Season 4
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Episode 9
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38:54
4-Day-Work-Week & Guilty Pleasures
The guys give their 2 cents on Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, a 4-Day-Work-Week and guilty pleasures. Links:https://openai.com/blog/chatgpt/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=704brywiyfwhttps://museb...
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Season 4
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Episode 8
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39:12
Bomb Threats, Parenting, and the Super Bowl
Alex and Jim discuss Sara Zaske's 'How to Parent Like a German', childhood memories, and Super Bowl prop bets. podcast@germany-vs-usa.comSara Zaske's article: https://time.com/3720541/how-to-parent-like-a-german/IG: sar...
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Season 4
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Episode 7
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46:13
Best of 2022
Just like the last years, the guys list their favorites of the year 2022, which are the following: Best of 2022BookAlex:Ritz and Escoffier: The Hotelier, The Chef, and the Rise of the Leis...
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Season 4
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Episode 6
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1:06:48
Artsy Chestnuts, Böhmermann & Nuclear Power Plants
Jim and Alex discuss artsy and burning chestnuts, picking mushrooms, Jan Böhmermann, St. Martinstag and nuclear power plants & Atomkraft in Germany and the USA. Article about nuclear power in the US (ARD - German public ...
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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34:58
States vs Bundesländer Pt. II
The guys discuss the British monarchy and finish reviewing El Hotzo's meme. (https://www.instagram.com/elhotzo/) comparing US-states with the German Bundesländer.Part II.Alaska vs. Brandenburg South Carol...
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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37:09
State vs. Bundesland meme
The guys discuss a meme from El Hotzo (https://www.instagram.com/elhotzo/) comparing US-states with the German Bundesländer.L.A. - BerlinNew York - HamburgRhode Island - BremenNorth Dakota - Hessen...
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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45:27
Garbage Fruit & Blechschaden
Today, Alex and Jim discuss Facebook crazies, the global heatwave, European energy crisis, fruit, and fender benders. http://twitter.com/germanyvsusapodcast@germanyvsusa.com
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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39:00
Oppressive Weather & Courts
Alex is tuning in from his vacation in Spain and Jim also took a "staycation". The guys discuss the role of the US Supreme Court, its' influence and recent decisions about abortion, concealed carry, the environmenand the changes in Miranda warn...
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Season 3
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Episode 16
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39:43