Melange A Deux: A Vienna Podcast

Melange A Deux: A Vienna Podcast

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Frau Batsby and Herr X research famous Austrian people and places. Two foreigners living in Vienna who can't help but love this historical imperial city.

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    • Jun 10, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 41m AVG DURATION
    • 26 EPISODES


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    Episode 26: Maria Theresa The Empress Strikes Back Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2024 37:29


    This is part 2 of Maria Theresa. A formidable character! We are going on summer break until September! You can check out our pictures on Instagram under Frau Batsby. Thanks for listening! Music by Kevin McLeod

    Episode 25: Natascha Kampusch An Incredible Woman

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2024 29:55


    As we wind down to summer, let's take a look at one of the top crime stories to hit Austria in the last 20 years. All about Natascha Kampusch who I consider to be one of the most amazing survivors I've read about. Music by Kevin McCleod.

    Episode 24: Off Topic Summer Weekend Kick Off

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2024 23:13


    This week is just a short one! Off topic and we talk about the Rocketeer and Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil! Thanks for listening! Music by Kevin McLeod

    Episode 23: Maria Theresia, The Empress Strikes Back: Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2024 39:53


    This week we talk about the boss bitch of the 1700s: Empress Maria Theresia. Thanks for listening!

    Episode 22: What's in the Box?... Schroedinger.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2024 33:49


    This week we talk a little about Erwin Schrödinger (gross).... And a little bit about the rough couple of weeks we've had. Thanks for listening! Music by Kevin McCleod.

    Episode 21: National Treasure, The Spear of Destiny

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2024 29:32


    This week we talk about the Spear of Destiny housed in Vienna at the Imperial Treasury. It's pretty cool.

    Episode 20: Goddess, Almaghty Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2024 33:07


    And now we are on to part 2 of Alma Mahler! Thanks for listening!

    Episode 19: Who's On Third, Man?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2024 40:09


    This week Herr X and Frau Batsby talk about the classic film: The Third Man. Also, Herr X has a great thesis about this film which surprised Frau Batsby... a lot. Music by Kevin McLeod: Danse Macabre

    Episode 18: Goddess, Almaghty Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2024 43:03


    This week Herr X and Frau Batsby talk about complicated Viennese Grande Dame Alma Mahler. Another woman born in the wrong time. Music by: Kevin McLeod Danse Macabre

    Episode 17: Off Topic: Irish Wish Movie Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2024 54:04


    We went off topic today to talk about Netflix's new film Irish Wish starring Lindsay Lohan Music By: Kevin McLeod Danse Macabre

    Episode 16: Feeling Ver-Klimt

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2024 50:27


    This week Herr X and Frau Batsby talk all about Gustav Klimt! Music By: Kevin McLeod

    Episode 15: Meximillian: From Emperor to Mexecuted Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 29, 2024 39:11


    Part two of Emperor Max of Mexico! Thanks for listening! Music by: Kevin McLeod

    Episode 14: Meximillian: From Emperor to Mexecuted Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2024 49:46


    This episode Herr X and Frau Batsby discuss tragic figure Emperor Max of Mexico. This is part 1. Music by: Kevin McLeod

    Episode 13: You Don't Know Jack

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2024 40:26


    This episode Frau Batsby and Herr X talk about Austria's serial killer: Jack Unterweger. A horrible horrible man. Thanks for listening! Music by: Kevin MacLeod.

    Episode 12: Shock Me Amadeus

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2024 44:59


    Join Frau Batsby and Herr X on this episode all about Austria's prodigal son: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart! Kevin MacLeod Danse Macabre

    Episode 11: Oh Niki You're So Fine

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2024 38:15


    This episode Frau Batsby and Herr X talk about legendary race car driver, Niki Lauda! Thanks for listening! Music by Kevin McLeod Danse Macabre.

    Episode 10: The Viennese Falco(n)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2024 39:26


    All about the criminally underrated son of Vienna: Falco. Herr X and Frau Batsby talk about the complicated Austrian popstar. Thanks for listening. Music by Kevin McLeod: Dance Macabre

    Episode 9: The Hills Are Alive With The Sound Of Lies

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2024 39:50


    Happy New Year! We are back, baby! This week we talk about the true story of The Sound Of Music. Childhood destroyed. Music: Danse Macabre by Kevin McLeod

    Episode 8: Sisi, That Don't Empress Me Much Part 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2023 40:43


    Herr X and Frau Batsby cover Part 3 and the finale to Empress Sisi. What a journey! Happy holidays and see you in the new year! Music by: Kevin McLeod Danse Macabre

    Episode 7: Sisi, That Don't Empress Me Much Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2023 50:35


    We are back with part 2 all about Empress Elisabeth! Oh the drama! Music by KevinMcLeod Dance Macabre

    Episode 6: Kramp R' Us

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2023 30:10


    This week Herr X and Frau Batsby talk about the legend of Krampus. A terrifying Christmas character that shows up once a year! Thanks for listening! Music by Kevin McLeod Danse Macabre

    Episode 5: Sisi, That Don't Empress Me Much Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2023 41:55


    In this episode we talk about Empress Elisabeth a.k.a. Sisi... also, the OG People's Princess. This is part one of the series about a tragic figure of Austrian history. Music by Kevin McLeod Dance Macabre

    Episode 4: Egon Schiele, Not a Ghostbuster

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2023 39:22


    This week Frau Batsby and Herr X discuss controversial artist Egon Schiele. Join us for a lively artsy conversation. Music by Kevin McLeod Dance Macabre

    Episode 3: The Hunt for Freud October Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2023 42:23


    Join Herr X and Frau Batsby on the second part on Sigmund Freud! Sources are stated in Episode 2. Music by Kevin McLeod Dance Macabre

    Episode 2: The Hunt for Freud October Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2023 39:23


    This week Frau Batsby and Herr X discuss the "Father of Psychoanalysis" Dr. Sigmund Freud. A fascinating character with so much to talk about... Music by Kevin MacLeod Danse Macabre

    Episode 1: Hedy, Hedy, Pretty Ledy

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2023 84:07


    This is our inaugural episode of Melange a Deux A Vienna Podcast. We do a deep dive into Hollywood Star Hedy Lamarr. Not only was she a famous actress but also a brilliant inventor. Join us as I, Frau Batsby, tell Herr X all about this enigmatic woman. Music by: Kevin Macleod Danse Macabre

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