Hitting The Bridge

Sundays in Germany – one of the most-mentioned topics from expats on YouTube moving to Germany. Are Sundays here really that different and if so, what makes them unique? Back in February, I had a spontaneous chit chat with Duffy about our thoughts and experiences on that topic. We spoke about popular Sunday activities, Sunday laws, a work-life-balance and days of rest around the world. How can expats actively dive into German culture where the industry comes to a standstill, so people can socialize and be active outdoors? What to do in an emergency and how do seasons influence the experience? Will Germany continue to hold onto the tradition of its industry shutting down every Sunday in the long run? Listen in and let us know about your personal experiences!

May all that is beautiful, meaningful and brings you joy be yours this holiday season and throughout the coming year! Hear you soon, Larissa --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hitting-the-bridge/message

Mentions in this episode Dodgeball / Voll auf die Nüsse Die Hard / Stirb langsam Airplane / Die unglaubliche Reise in einem verrückten Flugzeug Jackie Chan Nick Gimshaw / Grimmy Howard Stern Bud Spencer General Hospital Orson Welles Peter und der Wolf / Peter And The Wolf Toniebox Volksfest / German fair Keanu Reeves Gilmore Girls / Luke Danes Hugh Jackman Sarah Jessica Parker Spongebob Die drei !!! / Die drei Ausrufezeichen Otfried Preußler (popular author of children's books) Die kleine Hexe Der kleine Wassermann Die drei ??? KIDS / Die drei Fragezeichen KIDS Top Hollywood voices: Angelina Jolie / Claudia Urbschat-Mingues

For Episode 3 I had the pleasure of chatting with British fellow podcaster Luke Green from Yellow of the Egg @yotepodcast, who not only speaks German fluently and accent-free but also learned the language within one year only. What motivates and challenges people along the way of learning a foreign language? How to overcome stagnation and enable continuous learning? Which cultural experiences or shocks can be expected on that journey and how does speaking another language change us personally? I had many questions that led to a lively conversation and plenty of laughter. Tune in on October 1st on any podcast platform of your choice! Listen to all songs mentioned on this podcast in the “Hitting The Bridge Tunes” playlist on Spotify! Check out Luke Green's Podcast Yellow of the Egg on Instagram @yotepodcast and Spotify! Mentions in this episode: “Das Gelbe vom Ei” (idiom) “Das geht sich nicht aus” (Austrian slang) “Quak!” (sound of a frog in German) “ge”, “gell”, “ne” (filler word, asking for validation) “Dings”, “Dingsbums”, “dingsen” (referring to something) “saufen”, “kotzen” (German vulgar slang) Wir sind Kaiser (Austrian TV show) Braunschlag (Austrian TV series) JoNaLu (German children's TV series) Robert Palfreder (Austrian actor) Maria Hofstätter (Austrian actress) Ulrich Seidl (Austrian film maker) “Paradies Liebe”, “Paradies Glaube”, “Import Export” (documentaries by Ulrich Seidl) Fernweh (German word) “Aus dem Nähkästchen plaudern” (German idiom) Namika (German singer) Euphoniques (local band from Vienna) Salzburg, Innsbruck, Vienna (Austrian cities) Find us on // Instagram @hittingthebridge Spotify Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Anchor Breaker Castbox Pocket Casts RadioPublic Overcast Podbay Podtail TuneIn Reason YouTube SoundCloud Music // Intro:

We're Hitting The Bridge! Exploring the true nature of German language and culture. Let's take a deep dive into German mentality, uncovering hidden treasures and demystifying German pop culture. Join our personal and inquisitive conversations in my monthly podcast! Music //

So you're planning a trip to Germany! What should you keep in mind when choosing a specific area, planning activities and moving around? What will turn your vacation into a truly cultural experience? In episode 2 we answer these important questions and cover topics from meeting locals to choosing regional food and everyday survival skills when travelling in Germany. Feel inspired to change things up a bit on your next trip – with the advice from our German community! Special thanks to Lisa, Manuela, Carina @tini1002, René @renenoconoffiziell, Jessica, Julia @hey.joolsmusic, Hendrik and Matthias who contributed their personal suggestions. What are you looking forward to on your upcoming German travels? The places and sights mentioned: North (/central): Hamburg, Rügen (island), Kiel, Amrum (island), Sylt (island), Hannover, Linden, Norderney (island), Baltic Sea, North Sea, Niedersachsen (Lower Saxony), Harz, Lüneburger Heide (Lüneburg Heath), Blankenese (beach) East (/central): Berlin, Potsdam, Leipzig, Weimar, Dresden, Wittenberg, Sächsische Schweiz (Saxon Switzerland), Tiergarten, Café am Neuen See, Teehaus, Englischer Garten (English Gardens), Zoologischer Garten (Zoo), Siegessäule, Tempelhofer Feld, Babelsberger Park, Wannsee, Neuer See, Schloss Sanssouci (Castle Sanssouci), Museumsinsel (Museum Island), Berghain (club), Görlitzer Park, Mauerpark South (/west): Stuttgart, Tübingen, Heidelberg, München (Munich), Nürnberg (Nuremberg), Freiburg, Calw, Baden-Baden, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Baden-Württemberg, Bayern (Bavaria), Pfalz (Palatinate), Schwarzwald (Black Forest), Alps, Breisgau, Beatparade (festival), Bärensee, Bodensee (Lake Constance), Hermann Hesse (writer, poet), Zugspitze, Oktoberfest West: Köln (Cologne), Trier, Rheinland-Pfalz (Rhineland-Westphalia) The foods mentioned: Sauerkraut, Spätzle (Swabian pasta), Schorle (fruit spritzer), Weißwurst (white sausages), Süßer Senf (sweet mustard), Brezel (pretzel), Paniertes Schnitzel (breaded Schnitzel), Pommes (french fries, chips), Bratensoße (gravy), Maultaschen, Kartoffelsalat (potato salad), Linsen mit Spätzle (lentils with Swabian pasta), Käse Spätzle (Swabian cheese pasta), Laugengebäck (lye rolls/pastries), Currywurst, Obatzda (bavarian cheese), Knödel (German bread or potato dumplings) The apps, services and media mentioned: Deutsche Bahn (train app), Tinder, AirBnB, Couchsurfing, Happy Cow (restaurant app), Deutschlandradio (radio station), Apple Pay Music // Intro:

In our first episode we take a closer look at one quality that defines German mentality like no other. Is efficiency really essential to a German's mindset and how is it expressed in everyday life? What is the need behind efficiency thinking and what does mindfulness have to do with it? We ask where the stereotype stems from and if it holds true from our experience. Do you see a global trend towards an efficiency mentality and is that prevalent in your own culture as well? Let's walk the talk together! Music // Intro:

Hitting The Bridge - what's that even supposed to mean? As this German idiom suggests, our brand new podcast is all about making a connection between German language, culture and identity. If you've ever wondered why Germans are the way they are, tune in to our monthly conversations where we cover topics on mentality, language, values and opinions that shape life in Germany. Who are we? Just a couple American-German friends excited to share our personal observations. Music // Intro: