Germany vs USA

Alex and Jim catch up on Easter traditions, insanity and parenting at the tracks. podcast@germany-vs-usa.com podcast@germany-vs-usa.com

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 podcast@germany-vs-usa.com

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/watch?v=5rFBVX9AfSw podcast@germany-vs-usa.com

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 new Germany vs USA episode on YouTubeTravel & Tourism - Germany vs USA...https://youtu.be/5rFBVX9AfSw podcast@germany-vs-usa.com

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 nonsense:podcast@germany-vs-usa.com podcast@germany-vs-usa.com

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 potential vice-president candidates, All-You-Can-Eat contests in the U.S. (Stan van Gorden's Instagram)the 4th of July celebration and Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Challenge without Joey Chestnut Date of recording: July 2nd 2024podcast@germany-vs-usa.compodcast@germany-vs-usa.com

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 quality or valueHorseshit - nonsense or something worthlessDipshit - a foolish or contemptible personApeshit - to become very angry or excitedBatshit - extremely crazy or irrationalJackshit - nothing at allChicken-shit - cowardly or pettyRatshit - extremely tired or exhaustedShitshow - a chaotic or disastrous situationShithead - a contemptible personShitstorm - a situation characterized by a lot of trouble or controversyShithole - a very dirty or unpleasant placeShitfaced - extremely drunkShitload - a large amount of somethingBullshit artist - someone who is particularly good at lying or deceivingShit-eating grin - a broad, often smug, smilePiece of shit - something or someone considered worthless or despicableHoly shit - an exclamation of surprise or disbeliefNo shit - an expression of agreement or stating the obvious Also,  Alex and Jim are meeting up in fall 2024! #lisboaAlso Also:Alex forgot to submit his UEFA group winners. What a dipshit! podcast@germany-vs-usa.com

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 slightly unnerving experience from his tour of American elementary schools, and the discussion heats up as they address a deafening plague that's literally making some noise in Nashville. Also,  Alex and Jim are meeting up in fall 2024! #lisboaAlso: Weather RadioShits & Giggles podcast@germany-vs-usa.com

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

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 

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

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

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 

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:https://www.rheinsteig.de/rheinsteig/rheinsteig-etappen/rheinsteig-etappen-oberes-mittelrheintalFeedback, ideas and nonsense:podcast@germany-vs-usa.com 

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: Bete und gehorchehttps://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2023/03/09/travel/things-to-do-nashville.html Feedback and your top places and input:podcast@germany-vs-usa.com 

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://musebycl.io/art/ai-turned-soldiers-letters-home-haunting-works-art podcast@germany-vs-usa.com

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: sarazaskeChris Stapleton: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4YLtscXsxbVgi031ovDDdh?si=QGt7_sTaRSe1MOcgkI1MpAWill Chris Stapleton sing the national anthem in less than 122 seconds? Alex: OverJim: UnderHow many songs will be performed during the halftime show? O/U: 8.5 Alex: OverJim: Under Who will have more completions? Mahomes or Hurts? Alex: MahomesJim: MahomesHow many touchdowns will be scored? O/U 5.5 Alex: UnderJim: OverWill the total points scored be odd or even? Alex: EvenJim: EvenHow many total points will be scored in the game? Alex: 34Jim: 58 Who will win? Alex: Chiefs, 21 : 13, Eagles Jim: Chiefs, 31 : 27, Eagles 

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 Leisure ClassHow Democracies die by Steven Levitsky and Daniel ZiblatJim: To End All Wars: A Story of Loyalty and Rebellion, Adam HochschildPutin's People: How the KGB Took Back Russia and Then Took on the West, Catherine Belton Jesus and John Wayne: How White Evangelicals Corrupted a Faith and Fractured a Nation, Du Men, Kristin Kobes Betrayal in Berlin: The True Story of the Cold War's Most Audacious Espionage Operation, Steve Vogel App: Jim:  Apple FitnessAllTrails and GoodReads (damnid!)Alex: BlinkistBaby SleepHello, World!Alex vocabulary learning App where you can become a Beta tester: https://www.hhhelloworld.com/ Netflix SeriesJim: This is a Robbery - Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum robbery Aftershock Pepsi, Where is my Jet?!Hold Your Breath: The Ice Dive Alex: Dig Deeper: Das Verschwinden von Birgit MeierTinder SwindlerInventing AnnaMovie Jim: Top Gun Maverick Don't Look Up Alex: Billion Dollar Code Don't Look UpBand Alex: Lullaby PlaylistWandaBlondJim: Uncle Acid & The Deadbeats King Princess Billy Strings PodcastJim:  Stuff You Should Know Alex: Geschichten aus der GeschichteZeit Online & MDR - OK, AmericaDLF - Der TagPurchaseJim: Apple WatchThoracic Spine Roller TheragunAlex: Apple WatchMotor Scooter/motorcycleSend us your favorites to podcast@germany-vs-usa.com 

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 television):https://www.tagesschau.de/ausland/amerika/usa-kernenergie-101.html podcast@germany-vs-usa.com

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 Carolina vs. Mechlenburg-Vorpommern California vs. Nordrhein-Westfalen Oregon vs. Niedersachsen Tennessee vs. Thüringen Here is the El Hotzo meme:https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rMS5suzIzu61sOvs3ZQZmGn3JoptQVSL/view?usp=sharinghttp://twitter.com/germanyvsusapodcast@germanyvsusa.com

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 - HessenSouth Dakota - Rheinland-PfalzHawaii - Saarland (?)North Carolina - Schleswig-HolsteinKentucky - Sachsen-AnhaltColorado - SachsenTexas - BayernFlorida - Baden-Württemberg Here is the El Hotzo meme:https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rMS5suzIzu61sOvs3ZQZmGn3JoptQVSL/view?usp=sharing http://twitter.com/germanyvsusapodcast@germanyvsusa.com

Today, Alex and Jim discuss Facebook crazies, the global heatwave, European energy crisis, fruit, and fender benders. http://twitter.com/germanyvsusapodcast@germanyvsusa.com

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 warning. Jim gives an insight into 4th of July celebrations and his experience trying to sell and give away stuff.podcast@germany-vs-usa.com

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

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-winemakers-turned-disaster-into-a-good-year/Winzer = Vintner/WinemakerSandy Hook Trial about PLCAA and predatory marketinghttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZJwf7oBVHKERoe v.  Wade https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roe_v._WadeJesus and John Wayne: How White Evangelicals Corrupted a Faith by Kristin Kobes Du Mez9-Euro-Ticket Sylt Meme - Vokuhila Crowd and Haalandhttps://www.reddit.com/r/ich_iel/comments/ujgzn5/ichiel/  

Alex and Jim discuss the sniffles, corporate culture, getting even in Chess, the energy crisis and riding scooters. http://twitter.com/germanyvsusapodcast@germanyvsusa.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 Storytellerhttp://twitter.com/germanyvsusaE-Mail:podcast@germany-vs-usa.comORpodcast@germanyvsusa.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

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 RussiaBook by Michael McFaulHis us up with a mailpodcast@germany-vs-usa.com 

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: BookAlex: Katapult - Magazin für Eis, Kartografie and SozialwissenschaftJim: How to Break Up With Your Phone by Catherine PriceHow to Avoid A Climate Disaster by Bill Gates, Empire of Pain by Patrick Radden KeefeApp: Jim: Goodreads  WazeAlex: CovPass App/Corona WarnAppSeriesJim:Fiction: The Mare of Easttown with Kate Winslet  (HBO)Non-fiction: The Way Down  (HBO)Alex:Dig Deeper (Netflix)Movie Jim: Hell or High Water (2016) with Jeff Bridges and Chris Pine LokiAlex: Primal Fear (Zwielicht)Bourne MoviesJames BondBig LebowskiBandAlex: Bo Burnham Jim: The Replacements Beck Drive by Truckers (also a top band in 2020) PurchaseJim: COVID Vaccine and Booster Bubbles the Doodle Alex: Smart Home Stuff for the houseTools for the houseThe houseHobby: Jim: Rock ClimbingPodcastJim:  HBR IdeaCast Alex: Fest & FlauschigÜbermedienDer Politikpodcast/DLF & das Politikteil/Zeit, die Lage der NationAfterwards the guys briefly discuss the legacy of Angela Merkel and the new government.  Send us feedback and comments to:podcast@germany-vs-usa.com

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 Rosemary (finely chopped)- Penzey's Bicentennial Rub Brine in a large pot - bring all ingredients to a boil. Let simmer until all ingredients have fully dissolved. Add ice cubes and let sit until completely cool. Placed thawed turkey in turkey bag. Pour brine over turkey and complete cover. Refrigerate for at least 24-hours. 36-hours recommended. Prep: Drain and let turkey fully dry. Combine rub ingredients and massage turkey with rub. Smoke at 300º F / 148º C for 3 to 4 hours (depending on size of turkey) until turkey is 165º F / 74º C. Cover turkey with aluminum foil after first hour to protect skin Sweet Potato Casserole- Boil 8 large peeled and quartered sweet potatoes until fork tender. Drain- Take a hand Mixer and cream the potatoes- Melt 1/2 stick of butter on microwave- Add butter to potatoes and cream together. - Add 1/4 to 1/3 C of milk. Mix - Add 2 eggs. Mix- Add 1 C white sugar. Mix- Add 1 tsp of vanilla. Mix Add 1/4 tsp of cinnamon  but be careful bc if you add too much it will overpower the sweet potato taste. MixTopping 1- 1/3 C of self rising flour- 3/4 C melted butter- 1 C brown sugar- 1 1/2 C broken pecans- Combine these dry ingredients- Put this Crumble on top of casseroleBake at 350º F / 177º C for about 40 minutesTopping 2- Remove casserole from oven- Put marshmallows on top - Put back in oven to melt marshmallows. - You can brown w broiler for a few seconds but be careful. Marshmallows will flame up.Send us feedback and comments to:podcast@germany-vs-usa.com

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

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=4IixK7zqXc4Feedback 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 the guys:Long Way Round with Ewan McGregor and Charley Boormanhttps://tv.apple.com/us/show/long-way-round/umc.cmc.13c4zk3hpybm6u0cfk1x0vyi Favorite quote of the Podcast:"Faces made for audio!""Some of you are going to die!"podcast@germany-vs-usa.com 

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

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

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

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 Musichttps://www.netflix.com/de-en/title/81289483 https://music.apple.com/de/album/inside-the-songs/1571419211?l=en Infos about the Hiking Path Rheinsteighttps://www.rheinsteig.de/rheinsteigFeedback, requests and donations topodcast@germany-vs-usa.com

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 

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

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

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

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

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.comThe Legacy of Rush Limbaugh - The Daily Podcast by the NYThttps://podcasts.apple.com/de/podcast/the-daily/id1200361736?l=en&i=1000510150650Fairness Doctrine on Wikipediahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FCC_fairness_doctrinehttps://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fairness-Doktrin

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 topodcast[a]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

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!podcast@germany-vs-usa.com

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 place in Calabria that caught the guy's attention and they’ll finish it up with the "White People Taco Night Video" song. =======Here is a video of Alex and Jim's experience at the Inauguration of Barack Obama in 2009:https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1014652311974693 Interesting article about the 'Ndrangheta https://www.dw.com/en/italy-tries-350-suspected-mafia-members-in-historic-trial/a-56209208White People Taco Night Song https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8yrSCoEsmqA!

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: TikTokSeries Jim: McMillions Alex: The Last Dance Movie Jim: Truth be Told (fictional series), Alex: Uncut GemsBand Alex: Fleetwood Mac Jim: Drive by Truckers, Dr. John Purchase Jim: Alcohol, Deck Furniture and Fire Pit (Solo Stove) Alex: Alcohol, Sony MX 1000 m4 ANC headphones Games: Jim: Sequence Alex: Codenames & ScrabblePodcast Jim: The Promise (Nashville based podcast about inequality) Alex: NDR Coronavirus Update & Lage der NationAlso mentioned in this Podcast:Breaking Bad (recommended)Better Call Saul (Series on Netflix - recommended)El Camino (Bad Movie on Netflix - not recommended)The Sopranos (recommended)The Covid-song by the music teacher: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1f7OwFqTnco The Color of Law: A Forgotten History of How Our Government Segregated America by Richard Rothstein (recommended)Send us your favorites via E-Mail to:podcast@germany-vs-usa.com

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!