Podcasts about Cologne

Send us a textWelcome to The Helicopter Podcast, brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS!In this episode of The Helicopter Podcast, Halsey Schider is joined by Dr. Frank Liemandt, Show Director, and Callum Clench, CEO of European Rotors, to unpack their takeaways from European Rotors 2025 in Cologne—an event that continues to grow in both scale and influence across the global helicopter industry.They reflect on why this year's show stood out, from record attendance to deeper, more meaningful conversations around the challenges facing rotorcraft today. Central to that discussion is the ongoing shortage of pilots and maintainers, and the growing urgency to engage the next generation through education, exposure, and realistic career pathways.The conversation dives into the often-overlooked role of maintenance in aviation safety, the rising cost of training, and why saying “no” can be one of the most important decisions made in aviation. Frank and Callum also share insights into how collaboration—between operators, manufacturers, educators, and regulators—will be essential to sustaining industry growth.They close by reflecting on the role platforms like The Helicopter Podcast play in connecting people, sharing real-world experiences, and helping inspire the future workforce that will keep this industry moving forward.Thank you to our sponsors, Precision Aviation Group, Hillsboro Heli Academy and Airbus.

In this episode Charles interviews the core members of the Chicago-based punk band Horace Pinker, consisting of guitarist and vocalist Scott Eastman, drummer Bryan Jones, and bassist and vocalist Greg Mytych. Charles delves into the history of the band, which was originally formed in Tempe, Arizona. Horace Pinker has toured extensively, performing in over 20 countries and sharing stages with renowned acts such as Green Day, The Offspring, and Blink 182. They have released eight studio albums, including their latest, 'Now and the Future.'The interview touches upon their musical journey, personal concert experiences, and the influence they had on other bands and their fanbase. Bryan recounts a memorable story of loading in gear for the band MDC, while Scott shares his experience of seeing Bad Brains live in the late '80s. The band members also discuss some of their weirdest and most disappointing shows, including an incident involving a ceiling fan in Germany and a lackluster performance by Texas is the Reason.The highlight of the interview is when Bryan describes the time, he had dinner with David Grohl of Foo Fighters and John Paul Jones of Led Zeppelin but missed an opportunity to start a conversation with John Paul Jones.The conversation also highlights the impact of their music, with accounts of fans reaching out and young musicians covering their songs. They reflect on the longevity of their career, the experience of touring, and their continued passion for music. The episode concludes with the band expressing their gratitude to fans and mentioning that more information can be found by Googling 'Horace Pinker.'BANDS: Agent Orange, All Systems Go, At the Drive-In, Bad Brains, Bad Religion, Blink-182, Bulimia Banquet, Butthole Surfers, Dag Nasty, Descendents, DI, Doughboys, Duran Duran, Firehose, Fugazi, GBH, Green Day, Guns N' Roses, Horace Pinker, Hüsker Dü, Jawbreaker, Jimmy Eat World, KISS, Led Zeppelin, MDC, Meat Puppets, Metallica, Minutemen, Monster Magnet, NOFX, NRA, Queens of the Stone Age, Seven Seconds, SNFU, Texas Is the Reason, Them Crooked Vultures, The Cult, The Offspring, Yellowcard.VENUES: Aragon, Boat on the Rhine River (festival performance in Cologne, Germany), Bobby's Eastside, Burlington, Fireside Bowl, Fitzgerald's, House of Blues, Living Room, Reggie's, Riot Fest, Riviera, Silver Dollar Club, UIC Pavilion. PATREON:https://www.patreon.com/SeeingThemLivePlease help us defer the cost of producing this podcast by making a donation on Patreon.WEBSITE:https://seeingthemlive.com/Visit the Seeing Them Live website for bonus materials including the show blog, resource links for concert buffs, photos, materials related to our episodes, and our Ticket Stub Museum.INSTAGRAM:https://www.instagram.com/seeingthemlive/FACEBOOK:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550090670708

Hello friends of the History of the Germans. Great news, the tour is on!We have set up a website where you can sign up. I have put a link in the show notes, as well as on my website History of the Germans in the Travel, maps and Books section. Sign up here: History of the Germans Podcast Tour - BikePlanetWe will be travelling on the passenger ship Iris, a converted classic Rhine barge. Travelling by boat is - unsurprisingly - one of my favourite ways to see the world. We do not have to get in and out of hotels, we have breakfast and dinner in spectacular scenery and can see the sights as most travellers did before the invention of the motorcar. Note that Iris has capacity for only 25 passengers in double cabins, so speed is of the essence.... Should there be more demand than we can fulfil, we will give priority to patrons.So what are we going to do? Subject to the usual caveats, we are planning to meet in Aschaffenburg near Frankfurt and then travel along the Main and Rhine rivers via Frankfurt, Mainz, Eltville, Braubach, Koblenz, Andernach, Remagen to Cologne with a trip up to Aachen. The tour will end in Düsseldorf.

Send us a textWelcome to The Helicopter Podcast, brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS!In this special solo episode of The Helicopter Podcast, host Halsey Schider recaps his trip to European Rotors 2026 in Cologne, Germany, sharing what stood out from the show floor, the conversations he recorded with industry leaders, and the growing focus on safety and regulation across the European helicopter community. He reflects on the energy of Cologne—complete with its Christmas markets—and the value of connecting with operators, small businesses, and innovators shaping the industry.Halsey also highlights a personal favorite from the trip: Visiting Air Zermatt in Switzerland. From seeing their mountain rescue operations up close, to taking in the views of Zermatt, he talks about why this iconic operator continues to inspire him and the industry at large. The episode wraps with a quick look ahead to future events and the momentum building as the global helicopter community heads toward European Rotors 2026 in Lyon, France.Thank you to our sponsors Enstrom, Airbus and Sellacopter.

Guest Astrid Schillings "The Interaction of Practice and Philosophy" on The Living Process with Greg Madison. Episode E042.In this episode, I had a lively conversation with Astrid Schillings, a clinical psychologist and person-centred psychotherapist from Cologne, Germany. Astrid has a rich background in somatic trainings and Buddhist meditation. She's interested in the overlap of psychology, philosophy, and spirituality, which led her to Focusing in the early 1980s. She developed her own practice, called ‘Focusing from the Whole Body', which she teaches from her centre in Germany. Astrid also discusses her time with Gene and how their discussions influenced her understanding of the Focusing Process. Episode 42 - The Interaction of Practice and Philosophy with Astrid Schillings: https://youtu.be/P7Kz217rsLsThe Living Process - all episodes and podcast links: https://www.londonfocusing.com/the-living-process/TLP YouTube video channel: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLC0TgN6iVu3n9d9q2l43z1xBMYY3p9FQLAstrid Schillings: After encountering Focusing in 1981 as a psychology student at Bonn University, Astrid trained with Mary McGuire and Janet Klein in Chicago before meeting with Gendlin, who became a major influence in her Focusing development. Astrid describes Focusing as a philosophical life practice, with psychotherapy as one of many applications. She is trained in psychology, social education, client-centred therapy, somatic experiencing, Feldenkrais and other somatic approaches as well as meditation traditions. As a therapist, she has worked extensively with trauma and works in both English and Deutsch. For more about Astrid's work and teaching: https://www.focusing-institut.eu/en/focusing-institute/schillings-gb#focusing#Gendlin#thelivingprocess#mediation#somatic experiencing

Get vaccinated with beer, smell like root beer, and discover why hiding in a nativity scene is a bad idea. This Is True Really News Episode 1025 brings you the week's most absurd real news stories.Hosts Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes cover a retired researcher who created a vaccine beer that actually works (FDA approval pending), Mug Root Beer's bizarre "Daddy's Home" cologne launch, an Italian fugitive caught hiding in a town's nativity display, and a camel that kicked an audience member during a megachurch Christmas show in Houston.All the news you're about to hear is true. Really. As far as you know.Get your own This Is True Really News coffee mug at:https://teespring.com/stores/special-ts-5/collection/mugs?page=1Email the show: titr@netradio.networkLike, subscribe, and follow for more weird but true news stories every week!#ThisIsTrueReallyNews #WeirdNews #TrueNews #FunnyNews #VaccineBeer #MugRootBeer #NativityScene #ChristmasNews #RealNews #Comedy #NewsCommentary #PodcastHighlights #AbsurdNews #BizarreNews

Sabbath Perez is a wonderful jazz vocalist and composer. She grew up in Cologne, Germany, the daughter of Gabriel Perez, award winning Argentinian composer and saxophonist. Her songs combine Argentine rhythms, Impressionist harmonies and improvisational jazz. She made her first recording at age 12. She has performed with the WDR Big Band, the Frankfurt Radio Big Band, the Cologne Contemporary Jazz Orchestra, and the EOS Chamber Orchestra. She has shared the stage with artists like Billy Childs. Her latest album is called “Searching For Beauty”.My featured song is “The Gift”, my recent single which transformed my jazz ballad into a Big Band Samba. Spotify link.—-----------------------------------------------------------The Follow Your Dream Podcast:Top 1% of all podcasts with Listeners in 200 countries!Click here for All Episodes Click here for Guest List Click here for Guest Groupings Click here for Guest TestimonialsClick here to Subscribe Click here to receive our Email UpdatesClick here to Rate and Review the podcast—----------------------------------------CONNECT WITH SABETH:www.sabethperez.com—----------------------------------------ROBERT'S LATEST RELEASE:“MA PETITE FLEUR STRING QUARTET” is Robert's latest release. It transforms his jazz ballad into a lush classical string quartet piece. Praised by a host of classical music stars.CLICK HERE FOR YOUTUBE LINKCLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS—---------------------------------------ROBERT'S RECENT SINGLE“MI CACHIMBER” is Robert's recent single. It's Robert's tribute to his father who played the trumpet and loved Latin music.. Featuring world class guest artists Benny Benack III and Dave Smith on flugelhornCLICK HERE FOR YOUTUBE LINKCLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS—--------------------------------------ROBERT'S LATEST ALBUM:“WHAT'S UP!” is Robert's latest compilation album. Featuring 10 of his recent singles including all the ones listed below. Instrumentals and vocals. Jazz, Rock, Pop and Fusion. “My best work so far. (Robert)”CLICK HERE FOR THE OFFICIAL VIDEOCLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS—----------------------------------------Audio production:Jimmy RavenscroftKymera Films Connect with the Follow Your Dream Podcast:Website - www.followyourdreampodcast.comEmail Robert - robert@followyourdreampodcast.com Follow Robert's band, Project Grand Slam, and his music:Website - www.projectgrandslam.comYouTubeSpotify MusicApple MusicEmail - pgs@projectgrandslam.com  

Tom has been slowly bringing his own self-made flutes to my Irish music sessions here in Cologne for months now; and now that I've got round to interviewing, he's on the verge of launching a business (Misu Instruments, check them in IG).If you wanna know about flute-making, various scales, mushrooms, drones, twisty things and holes; this is your episode. It was an absolute blast, I can't recommend this one enough. Grma xInline G Merch ⭐️www.Inlineg.myshopify.comInline G Patreon ⭐️www.patreon.com/TheInlineGFlutePodcastInline G will ALWAYS be free of charge, but signing up to the Patreon helps let this podcast reach new heights, if you can afford it. You'll also get to ask questions to upcoming guests as well as get early access to some episodes. Or if you'd rather not spend money, subscribing to my YouTube channel and following me on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok is a HUGE way to support the podcast. It'll cost you nothing, and it really makes a difference to the algorithm gods. So please interact however you can; like, comment, or subscribe, and help keep this podcast lit xAnd finally; use the code “INLINEG” online or in person at Flute Center for; 5% off accessories, 10% off all sheet music, free shipping on new instruments and free shipping to trial instruments (USA only.)Chapters:00:00 - An Intro04:20 - All I Want For Christmas is Tom16:20 - Around the World in Scales28:30 - Tom's Twisty Instruments42:10 - Drone Flutes53:10 - Misu InstrumentsA small note:Tom was concerned about not providing accurate enough information about the history of native flutes and drone flutes. For a good starting point for further research, check out this video: https://youtu.be/XYFg9zKWEHI?si=37jkDsRLRZh-rsn-

Rheinbass Sound Episode 6 brings a special Christmas Edition, curated by Gallya. Expect deep grooves, warm rhythms and forward-thinking electronic sounds — a perfect soundtrack to close the year and set the vibe for the festive season. This live cut was recorded at Reineke Fuchs, Cologne, on 29.11.25 and features exclusively unreleased original productions by Gallya. We wish everyone a Merry Christmas and happy holidays. Thank you for the love and support throughout the year — we'll be back in January with more Rheinbass Sound. With love, Matteo & the Rheinbass Team

Food insecurity is surging in Carver County—and it doesn't look the way you might think. In this powerful conversation, Bountiful Basket Executive Director Patti Sinykin reveals why demand has jumped 72% in just one year, who's really walking through their doors, and what it takes to serve 9,615 people annually with dignity and compassion.You'll discover:Why hunger exists in one of Minnesota's most prosperous countiesHow the "super shelf" grocery store model restores dignity to families in crisisThe real faces behind food insecurity—teachers, neighbors, families just like yoursWhy Bountiful Basket serves anyone who walks through their doors, no income requirementsHow 3,000 pounds of food goes out daily (and what that actually looks like)The community resource navigator helping families beyond just foodHow you can help—whether through volunteering, food drives, or donationsPatti shares heartbreaking and hopeful stories: the teacher who drove to another city so his students wouldn't see him, the woman who lived in Chaska 30 years before learning help existed, the family that went from stable to struggling in just one month.With locations in Chaska and Cologne, Bountiful Basket isn't just feeding people—they're building community, restoring hope, and proving that kindness matters.RESOURCES MENTIONED:Bountiful Basket Food Shelf: bountifulbasket.orgPhone: (952) 448-9117Chaska Location: 1951 Park Place BoulevardCologne Location: 125 Village ParkwayTOP NEEDS: Cereal, hearty soups, crackers, volunteers (especially in Cologne)Living in Carver County Podcast - Connecting friends, building community through conversations with the people who make Carver County the best place to live, work, and raise a family.Host: Greg Anderson, licensed real estate professional serving Chaska, Chanhassen, Victoria, Waconia, and Carver County since 1985.Subscribe for weekly conversations with local business owners, community leaders, educators, and changemakers.#CarverCounty #FoodInsecurity #CommunityService #Chaska #Chanhassen #Minnesota #Nonprofit #Volunteer #FoodShelf #LivingInCarverCounty

Girl Cologne bring their amazing energy to talk with Kelly Rose and Cory.

We revisit a year of family travel to rank the hotels, flights, and upgrades that delivered real value, and we tell two travel stories that never made it to air: a runaway carry-on on an escalator and a seatmate who ate our snacks. We also reassess elite status and share where we'll spend points next year.• best hotels across Barcelona, Cabo, Lake Tahoe, Cologne• worst stay experience at Thompson Dallas and why• top suite upgrade at the Seabird with ocean views• business class joy on the return from Europe• economy comparisons between JAL and Singapore Airlines• practical value of Hyatt Globalist for a family of five• metro over location myths in Barcelona• stressful escalator mishap and how we handled it• the strange snack incident on a short-haul flight• points strategy over pricey short cruisesHappy holidays to you, Merry Christmas, happy holidays to you, your family, and everyone you know. We will be back in two weeks with a fresh new episode.

Rhineland: Hitler's Last Defence, 1944–45 by Anthony Tucker-Jones is a dramatic retelling of the desperate battle of the Rhineland during World War II from the German perspective.The Rhineland was where Adolf Hitler sowed the seeds for the Second World War when he remilitarized it in breach of the Treaty of Versailles in 1936, and by late 1944 the Rhine provided the last major obstacle to the advancing Allied armies that were threatening the Fatherland itself.In this new history of this vital campaign, respected military historian Tucker-Jones describes the race against time as the Germans fought to stave off the inevitable. It was essential that the Germans held the west bank in order to protect the Rhine crossings at Cologne, Bonn, Koblenz and Remagen, but Hitler was intent on counter-attacking in the Ardennes in the winter of 1944 and this meant there was little left to bolster the defences of the Rhine.Rhineland relates the course of this desperate defence, describing the build-up of forces and operational plans before going on to tell the story of the campaign from the point of view of the forces involved, from the ordinary German soldier through to the high command.Anthony Tucker-Jones, a former intelligence officer, is a highly prolific writer and military historian with well over 50 books to his name. His work has also been published in an array of magazines and online. He regularly appears on television and radio commenting on current and historical military matters.#rhineland #worldwar2 #hitler #podcast #authorpodcast #anthonytuckerjones #speakingofwriterspodcast

KUTX’s Artist of the Month Program is powered by PNC Bank. Fresh off her debut full-length BLUEPRINT, Austin R&B/soul singer (and our August Artist of the Month) Grace Sorensen has made it abundantly clear she is a force to be reckoned with. Well before her debut LP dropped, Sorensen had become an integral part of Austin's R&B and rap scenes […] The post Grace Sorensen: “Cologne” [Live At the Hole In the Wall] appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Good intentions can sometimes turn into their embarrassing opposite. A few weeks ago, the University of Cologne planned to return three skulls from Australian natives. After much searching, the descendants were identified and a solemn meeting was scheduled in Cologne. But just before the objects were handed over, the unbelievable happened. One of the skulls had disappeared, presumably stolen. - Gute Absichten können sich manchmal in ihr peinliches Gegenteil verkehren. Vor ein paar Wochen plante die Universität Köln, drei Schädel von australischen Ureinwohnern zurückzugeben. Nach vielem Suchen hatte man die Nachfahren ausgemacht und ein feierliches Treffen in Köln anberaumt. Kurz vor der Übergabe der Objekte passierte aber das Unglaubliche. Einer der Schädel war verschwunden, vermutlich gestohlen.

Bad cologne means he smells bad, cheap knock offs, finding your voice, stop stressing out, create your own fairytale, to be or not to be?   Do we need hallmark plus ? Hitmakers, how to get rich,  karate kid legends, the Carman family death s, next gen deaths, plur1bus,   No turkey for Christmas, afternoon snacks the way we eat, tomato beef noodle soup, more ramen, keto is better, Thai curry coconut meatballs.   Happy hump day stars

In 1493 a young german found himself involved in what was a seemingly minor affair, caused by an incident with a young woman, and a slight sexual scandal. But this incident played out as London was seething with anti-German sentiment and anger; people were being laid off, wages were being cut, fortunes were suddenly being lost and because of the actions of a small bunch of powerful and great men 9and also the actions of a young con-man pretending to be the Duke of York), London was to find itself dealing with violent riots, armed men on the streets and an international incident on Thames Street!Join us as we discover how a small incident involving a rich German merchant, a young female servant and her employer illustrates the growing conflict between King Henry VII and the City of London…Cover includes a detail of ‘Portrait of a Man' by Andrea Solari (c1490)

This Episode is Sponsored by: Koelnmesse Snacking in the U.S. has been on the rise for many years, but is this a global phenomenon? Sabine Schommer, Director, ISM, and Guido Hentschke, Director, ProSweets Cologne and ISM Ingredients, explore European and global snacking trends, and how the trio of ISM, ISM Ingredients, and ProSweets Cologne serve as a meeting place for the global snacking industry.  More About Sabine Schommer: Sabine Schommer loves the energy on the show floor, the excitement of the sweetest of all industries and the joy of being part of a team striving to create the perfect surrounding for both business opportunities and memorable moments. She has been in the trade fair business for more than 30 years, having led the ISM team as Director since 2015. For her, being Director ISM is a unique opportunity to shape the customers' trade fair experience, introduce new features, liaise with experts, watch trends and developments and realize every year the best possible version of the world's largest trade fair for sweets and snacks – ISM in Cologne, Germany. More About Guido Hentschke: Guido Hentschke has been the Director of ProSweets Cologne since January 2021. With more than 25 years of experience in the international trade fair industry, he brings extensive expertise from roles in Europe, the U.S., and Brazil. At ProSweets Cologne, he has continuously developed the show in line with market needs, positioning it as a content leader within the sweets and snacks sector. Building on these insights, he successfully launched ISM Ingredients — the new platform for suppliers of raw materials, ingredients, and semi-finished products — which will debut as a new format starting in 2026. His goal: to unite all key players along the entire value chain through close alignment and integration with ISM. More About ISM: The ISM in Cologne is the world's leading trade fair for confectionery and snacks and offers impulses, innovations, exciting networking, top-class exhibitors and expert visitors in a combination that is unique in the world. There you will find the world's largest range of private labels in the sweets and snacks sector. From 2026, the new trade fair ISM Ingredients will offer a platform for innovation, expertise and networking around raw materials, ingredients and semi-finished products as part of ISM - with the aim of strengthening the value chain and promoting sustainable solutions. More About ProSweets Cologne: ProSweets Cologne is a trade fair for the entire industry-specific supply spectrum of the confectionery and snack industry. This ranges from confectionery and snack packaging and packaging technology to the raw materials and ingredients required specifically for confectionery and snack production and process technology. Secondary areas such as refrigeration and air conditioning technology, operating and auxiliary equipment, and the topics of food safety and quality management for the confectionery and snack industry round off the profile. Relevant Links: https://www.ism-cologne.com/ https://www.instagram.com/ism_cologne/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/ism-cologne/ https://www.ism-cologne.com/newsletter/ https://www.prosweets.com/ https://www.instagram.com/prosweets.official/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/pro-sweets-cologne/ https://www.prosweets.com/newsletter/

What'd you like? Send us a text.TALK: A 4-year-old elevator operator. The Neil Diamond musical. Opening for Jonathon Brandmeier's band. Animosity for Christmas. And prank kidnapping.SKETCHES: Holiday blacktop service. Baby shopping. Insurance for your blanket. A leftover restaurant. Plus, more.

C'est une révélation qui risque de refroidir les ardeurs des partisans du cloud « souverain ». En Allemagne, un rapport juridique commandé par le ministère de l'Intérieur, longtemps resté confidentiel, vient d'être rendu public grâce à une demande d'accès à l'information. Et son constat est sans appel : les lois américaines permettent bel et bien aux agences de renseignement des États-Unis d'accéder à des données hébergées en Europe. Pour y voir clair, Berlin avait missionné des juristes de l'Université de Cologne. Leur question était simple, mais explosive : jusqu'où s'étend réellement le pouvoir des autorités américaines sur les données stockées hors de leur territoire ? La réponse tient en quelques textes bien connus à Washington : le Stored Communications Act, renforcé par le Cloud Act, et surtout la section 702 du Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, prolongée par le Congrès jusqu'en 2026 au moins. Ensemble, ces lois offrent une portée extraterritoriale massive aux services américains. Le point clé est juridique, pas géographique. Peu importe que vos données soient stockées à Francfort, Dublin ou Paris. Ce qui compte, c'est qui contrôle l'infrastructure. Si la maison mère d'un fournisseur cloud est basée aux États-Unis, elle peut être contrainte de transmettre des données, même si celles-ci sont hébergées par une filiale européenne. Et la zone grise va plus loin encore : selon les experts cités par Heise Online, même certaines entreprises européennes peuvent être concernées dès lors qu'elles entretiennent des relations commerciales substantielles avec les États-Unis. On pourrait croire que le chiffrement règle le problème. Là encore, le rapport tempère. Le droit américain impose aux entreprises de préserver l'accès aux données jugées pertinentes dans le cadre d'enquêtes potentielles. Un fournisseur cloud qui se rendrait techniquement incapable d'y accéder s'exposerait à de lourdes sanctions. Résultat : un conflit frontal entre le RGPD européen, qui limite les transferts vers des pays tiers, et l'extraterritorialité revendiquée par Washington. Le Data Privacy Framework, censé servir de pont entre les deux blocs, apparaît plus fragile que jamais.Cette situation touche directement les géants américains du cloud, mais le cas de Microsoft 365, omniprésent dans les administrations et les entreprises européennes, cristallise les inquiétudes. Certains juristes estiment qu'un usage compatible avec le RGPD reste possible, à condition de mener des évaluations d'impact très poussées. D'autres jugent cette approche illusoire. Pour des acteurs comme Nextcloud, le diagnostic est clair : audits et clauses contractuelles ne suffisent plus. L'Europe doit investir massivement dans ses propres infrastructures, miser sur l'open source et développer des technologies réellement autonomes. Car une chose est désormais évidente : héberger des données en Europe ne garantit plus leur protection. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

Thanks for finding our podcast! We are a family of 5 who does most of our travel using credit card points and miles and we share how we leverage credit card offers to earn a ton of points/miles so we can afford travel as a larger family.Follow us on Instagram @TravelPartyof5In this episode we travel from Strasbourg France to Cologne Germany for more Christmas Markets! • setting souvenir budgets per kid to teach value and limit clutter• carry-on packing for cold with layers, wool socks and two shoe options• laundromat lessons in Germany and why translation matters• train routing to Cologne and booking Deutsche Bahn seats directly• Hyatt Regency Cologne suite upgrade, club access and breakfast views• stacking Amex and Hyatt credits against on-property dining• Cologne market highlights, from blacksmiths to ice skating• food notes on sausages, chimney cakes and crepes• navigating Frankfurt delays, lounges and late-night CDG transfers• Air France business class pods, seat quirks and nonstop value• global entry ease on arrival and the checked-bag trade-offsDM me on Instagram if you have questions!

Bundesliga Matchday 14 produced late drama, red cards, and decisive moments at both ends of the table.Bayern Munich were held to a 2–2 draw at home by bottom club Mainz, with Harry Kane's late penalty rescuing a point as new coach Urs Fischer oversaw an impressive and resilient performance from his side. Borussia Dortmund dropped points in Freiburg after a Jobe Bellingham red card shifted the momentum, while Stuttgart responded emphatically to last week's heavy defeat with a dominant 4–0 away win at Werder Bremen.Elsewhere, Bayer Leverkusen steadied themselves with a derby win over Cologne, Eintracht Frankfurt edged Augsburg with VAR playing a key role, and St. Pauli claimed a crucial relegation six-pointer against Heidenheim despite playing the second half with ten men. Wolfsburg stunned Borussia Mönchengladbach, Hoffenheim impressed again at home, and Union Berlin claimed a big win over RB Leipzig.

Shop Talk dives into a study showing that somewhere between 73 and 76, our bodies officially hit the “bounce-back” breaking point. Caught My Eye unwraps VP Vance's Hanukkah-invite-meets-Christmas card mashup, plus the wild personal life of Frosty the Snowman's own Jackie Vernon—multiple marriages and a quaalude habit. Our Business Birthday toasts Johann Maria Farina, the mind (and nose) behind Eau de Cologne. We're all business. Except when we're not. Apple Podcasts: apple.co/1WwDBrC Spotify: spoti.fi/2pC19B1 iHeart Radio: bit.ly/4aza5LW Tunein: bit.ly/1SE3NMb YouTube Music: bit.ly/43T8Y81 Pandora: pdora.co/2pEfctj YouTube: bit.ly/1spAF5a Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Step inside astronaut training with ESA astronaut Pablo Álvarez Fernández as he shares his training journey from Cologne in Germany to Houston in the US. Discover what it's like to wear a 145 kg spacesuit underwater, train for emergencies like fires and ammonia leaks and prepare for the ultimate astronaut dream: a spacewalk. Plus, Pablo talks about life in Houston, teamwork under pressure and what's next on his path to the stars.  This interview was recorded in December 2024.  Keep exploring with ESA Explores!

What'd you like? Send us a text.Tacky Christmas singers. 8-tracks. Latvian actors. Weird ethnic holiday food. Walt and Tim open a really boring advent calendar. And Jim gets hit with a rock.Then: a commercial about Nothing. Hormonal underwear. Prescription cologne. And a song about the perils of an extended family Christmas. Plus more.

Welcome to our second episode on culture shock. This episode, Rand and Sian will be speaking to three former language assistants who have all had very interesting and different experiences with culture shock abroad. We are speaking to Isla, a former English Language Assistant in Germany, Lukas, a former Austrian Language Assistant in the UK, and Yiqing, a former Chinese Language Assistant in the UK. Listen as they share their stories about joining a musical choir in London, an queer gardening group in Cologne, experiencing conflicts when queueing, and more!

Philip Hendrich, senior manager for the Americas at Eurostar Group, talks with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report at the Railbookers Group Global Summit about Eurostar's expanded network across London, Paris, Brussels, Amsterdam and Cologne. Hendrik explains how Railbookers helps travel advisors navigate immigration changes post-Brexit, simplify logistics, access Business Premier and VIP services, package pre- and post-cruise itineraries, and earn stronger commissions. For more information, visit www.railbookers.com and www.eurostar.com.

Radio International - The Ultimate Eurovision Experience is broadcast from Malta's Radio 105FM on Tuesday evenings from 2100 - 0059 hours CET. The show is broadcast live on Wednesday evenings from 1900 - 2300 hours CET on the Eurovision Radio International Mixcloud Channel as well as on the Facebook Page of Eurovision Radio International with an interactive chatroom.             AT A GLANCE - ON THE SHOW THIS WEEK  Interview with Cesar Sampson (Austria 2018) done at the Eurovision Club Germany's Convention 2025  The Eurovision Song Contest 2026 National Final Season The Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2025 - Review and Preview (Part 3) Eurovision Spotlight: Austria's History at the Eurovision Song Contest  with Dermot Manning Eurovision News with Dermott Manning in for Nick van Lith from www.escXtra.com Eurovision Birthday File with David Mann Eurovision Cover Spot with David Mann Eurovision Calendar with Javier Leal  National Final Update for Junior and Eurovision Song Contest with Alain Forotti  New Music Releases by Eurovision Artists  Your music requests    Cesar Sampson (Austria 2018) at EC Germany Convention 2025 Interview with Cesar Sampson (Austria 2018):  At the Eurovision Club Germany's annual convention on 22 Nov 2025 in Cologne, Germany four great Eurovision performers where invited to perform in front of an international crowd of Eurovision Fans. Radio International's JP, Marc and Salman were on location in Cologne and conduction interviews with the below artists which you will be able to listen to on the show during the upcoming weeks. Last week on Radio International we heard already the interview with Laura Thorn who represented Luxembourg at the eurovision Song Contest 2025 with the song "La poupée monte le son" coming 22nd in the Grand Final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2025. Another artist from the Eurovision 2025 was Klemen who represented Slovenia at the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 with the song "How much time do we have left" sadly not making it out of his Semi Final.  Then from the Eurovision Song Contest 2004, Jonatan Cerrada represented, as a Belgian, France at the Eurovision Song Contest with the song "A chaque pas" coming 15th.   And Cesar Sampson represented Austria at the Eurovision Song Contest in 2018 coming third with "Nobody but you".    This week on Radio International enjoy the interview and a catch-up with Cesar Sampson from Austria. The Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2025: The 23rd edition of the Junior Eurovision Song Contest will be held on Saturday 13 Dec 2025 from the Gymnastic Hall of the Olympic City in Tblisi in Georgia with young artists from 18 countries taking part. In the running order: Malta, Azerbaijan, Croatia, San Marino, Armenia, Ukraine, Ireland, The Netherlands, Poland, North Macedonia, Montenegro, Italy, Portugal, Spain, Georgia, Cyprus, France and Albania.  Returning countries are Azerbaijan, Croatia and Montenegro while Estonia and Germany are taking a break. The Hosts of the show are David Aladashvili and Liza Tsiklauri. The show starts at 1700 hours CET. Last year's Winner was Georgia's Andria Putkaradze who won with the song "To my mom".  Radio International will be introducing the songs to the listeners over the next weeks until the week on the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2025. But also there will some highlights from past editions of the Junior Eurovision Song Contest.    The Home Composed Song Contest 2025 - We have a Winner:  Congratulations go to ConstantX who won the 34th edition of the the Home Composed Song Contest 2025 with the song "Summer Drifting". For the details visit the website of the Home Composed Song Contest - click here The Home Composed Song Contest is in its 34th year, this is a competition for Eurovision fans who write, perform and produce their own music, who enter their own original song composition (audio only) and then also take part as a jury, to help choose the winning song. This year there are 24 songs from 12 different countries, and you can listen to the songs, and read the lyrics and bios on the official website - click here   Watch the Grand Final Show on the contest's YouTube Channel. Click here to watch the Grand Final.           The Eurovision Spotlight - The history of Austria at the Eurovision Song Contest:  It is Autumn 2025 it also time for the traditional look at the next host country's Eurovision Song Contest entries. JJ won Eurovision 2025 and with that Austria will host the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in the Wiener Stadthalle on 12 and 14 May 2026 for the two Semi Finals and the Grand Finale to take place on Saturday, 16 May 2026. Over the next weeks and before the National Final Season for 2026, Radio International's team members will be reviewing all the Eurovision entries from Austria. Dermot Manning will be continuing series of the Eurovision Spotlight looking at the history of Austria at the Eurovision Song Contest. Eurovision News, New Song Releases, Birthday File, Coverspot, Eurovision Calendar:Also JP will be joined by David Mann for the Eurovision Birthday File and Eurovision Coverspot.  Javier stands in for Nick and will be presenting the Eurovision News courtesy of escXtra.com. There will be a lot of the great new releases of Eurovision artists on the show as well as great Eurovision Classics. Javier will be updating us on the upcoming Eurovision events in the Eurovision Calendar and Alain Forotti gives us already some updates of the National Finals regarding the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2025 and the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 and and....   For full details of this week's Show Content and Play List - click here

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As Stage 2 neared completion, we continued to talk about key Budapest Major results: Aurora eliminated early, FaZe bounce back with 3-0 performance, NAVI are through swiftly, PARIVISION continue their dream run, and more!➡️ Follow us for updates: https://twitter.com/HLTVconfirmed

A new rock supergroup has formed. Reminiscent of '90s alternative rock, Howl Owl Howl is a combination of Hootie and the Blowfish, R.E.M., and The Black Crowes. Their debut single "My Cologne" came out Halloween, but was inspired by an unexpected popular singer. Find out who, why, and how in this new episode. Theme Song: "Dance Track", composed by Jessica Ann CatenaInterviews: Rolling Stone Article, All Access podcast episode; TODAY Show"My Cologne" (Live); Howl Owl Howl's YouTube Channel; 1st tour list; Set ListsDarius Rucker discographyCMT Music Awards 2023: "She Talks to Angels" - The Black Crowes & Darius RuckerCMT Crossroads episode - The Black Crowes & Darius Rucker (2023)"Bottle Rockets" - Scotty McCreery feat. Hootie and the Blowfish (2025)"R.E.M." - Ariana Grande (2018); fragrance; 2020 cassette containerRelated Episodes: Ep. 102 - Ariana Grande Top 10Ep. 210 - Darius Rucker Top 10Ep. 215 - Thanksgiving Countdown 2Ep. 223 - Ariana Grande's "yes and?" / J. Lo's "Can't Get Enough"Ep. 281 - Wicked & A Complete Unknown (Reviews)Ep. 306 - ROLE MODEL's "Sally, When the Wine Runs Out"Ep. 307 - Summer 1995 PlaylistFollow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Spotify playlists. 

Saturday of the 34th Week in Ordinary Time Saint of the Day: St. Radbod of Utrecht, 850-917; he was educated by his Uncle Gunther, the bishop of Cologne, Germany, and became bishop of Utrecht, Holland in 900; he distinguished himself for his aid to the poor and for his poetry; he was forced to move his see to France after an invasion by the Danes, and he died there Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 11/29/25 Gospel: Luke 21:34-36

It's This Week in Bourbon for November 28th 2025. The Lodge at Trial and Error is open, Jim Gaffigan's Releases A Bourbon Set on YouTube, and Vintage Whiskey Counterfeiter Exposed in Maryland.Show Notes: Jim Gaffigan's new bourbon-themed stand-up special, "Live from Old Forester: The Bourbon Set," is now streaming on his YouTube channel Elijah Craig is debuting a new fragrance, Char No. 3 Cologne, inspired by the warm, smoky scent of their charred oak barrels A man in Maryland was exposed for producing and selling at least 50 bottles of counterfeit "vintage" whiskeys by refilling old bottles with modern spirits Black Button Distilling, recently acquired by Blackstar, terminated its entire staff, including the founder, as the company moves to liquidate assets Give 270's Whiskey Wednesdays raffle offers a chance to win a full Pappy Van Winkle vertical and an exclusive bourbon set signed by comedian Jim Gaffigan Chattanooga Whiskey's signature recipe, Chattanooga Whiskey 91, is now available in a new, larger 1.5 liter bottle size in Tennessee and Georgia Foley Family Wines & Spirits, featuring Master Distiller Chip Tate, announced Ampersand, a new collection of unexpected spirits blends including bourbon finished in Tokaji barrels Support this podcast on Patreon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rheinbass Sound Episode 4 showcases a very special moment from our journey: the Matteo B2B Lola Kind experience, recorded live at the iconic House of Carneval in Cologne. A dynamic fusion of rhythmic grooves, tech- house vibes and spontaneous energy that defined one of the most unforgettable days in the Rheinbass calendar. Feel the atmosphere, the synergy, and the flow that took over the stage. Plug in, turn it loud — and relive the magic. ⚡️Like the Show? Click the [Repost] ↻ button so more people can hear it!

Buy here: found.ee/crowd010 Introversion delivers a powerful five-tracker on FJAAK's CROWD with 'Ghost Rockets', pushing his signature blend of gritty textures, stripped-down rhythms and emotional weight even further. Known for fusing 90s-rooted techno with contemporary clarity, Introversion opens the EP with 'Lights', a track that rides a relentless hardgroove rhythm before lifting off into an epic, melodic climax made for big rooms and peak-time moments. The title track 'Ghost Rockets' follows with the unmistakable CROWD signature: rolling, minimalistic grooves anchored by Detroit-inspired synth stabs and tense, driving percussion. On the B-side, 'Visitors' starts deep and atmospheric, slowly morphing into a propulsive, forward-pushing roller that balances subtlety and pressure. On 'Hessdalen' things take a darker turn: A menacing groove emerges, led by evil synth stabs that march with precision through a hypnotic, unrelenting beat. The EP closes with 'Wow-Signal', a digital-only track that begins with a long robotic intro, building tension before unfolding into a groovy, nerdy banger loaded with synthetic detail and energy. Introversion's 'Ghost Rockets' EP is a high-impact release that balances floor power with intricate design, being a perfect fit for both deep club nights and peak festival moments. The Berliner will present the release as part of the CROWD Showcase along with label-heads FJAAK on November 29th at Gewölbe in Cologne - make sure to be there in the first row!

Buy here: found.ee/crowd010 Introversion delivers a powerful five-tracker on FJAAK's CROWD with 'Ghost Rockets', pushing his signature blend of gritty textures, stripped-down rhythms and emotional weight even further. Known for fusing 90s-rooted techno with contemporary clarity, Introversion opens the EP with 'Lights', a track that rides a relentless hardgroove rhythm before lifting off into an epic, melodic climax made for big rooms and peak-time moments. The title track 'Ghost Rockets' follows with the unmistakable CROWD signature: rolling, minimalistic grooves anchored by Detroit-inspired synth stabs and tense, driving percussion. On the B-side, 'Visitors' starts deep and atmospheric, slowly morphing into a propulsive, forward-pushing roller that balances subtlety and pressure. On 'Hessdalen' things take a darker turn: A menacing groove emerges, led by evil synth stabs that march with precision through a hypnotic, unrelenting beat. The EP closes with 'Wow-Signal', a digital-only track that begins with a long robotic intro, building tension before unfolding into a groovy, nerdy banger loaded with synthetic detail and energy. Introversion's 'Ghost Rockets' EP is a high-impact release that balances floor power with intricate design, being a perfect fit for both deep club nights and peak festival moments. The Berliner will present the release as part of the CROWD Showcase along with label-heads FJAAK on November 29th at Gewölbe in Cologne - make sure to be there in the first row!

Buy here: found.ee/crowd010 Introversion delivers a powerful five-tracker on FJAAK's CROWD with 'Ghost Rockets', pushing his signature blend of gritty textures, stripped-down rhythms and emotional weight even further. Known for fusing 90s-rooted techno with contemporary clarity, Introversion opens the EP with 'Lights', a track that rides a relentless hardgroove rhythm before lifting off into an epic, melodic climax made for big rooms and peak-time moments. The title track 'Ghost Rockets' follows with the unmistakable CROWD signature: rolling, minimalistic grooves anchored by Detroit-inspired synth stabs and tense, driving percussion. On the B-side, 'Visitors' starts deep and atmospheric, slowly morphing into a propulsive, forward-pushing roller that balances subtlety and pressure. On 'Hessdalen' things take a darker turn: A menacing groove emerges, led by evil synth stabs that march with precision through a hypnotic, unrelenting beat. The EP closes with 'Wow-Signal', a digital-only track that begins with a long robotic intro, building tension before unfolding into a groovy, nerdy banger loaded with synthetic detail and energy. Introversion's 'Ghost Rockets' EP is a high-impact release that balances floor power with intricate design, being a perfect fit for both deep club nights and peak festival moments. The Berliner will present the release as part of the CROWD Showcase along with label-heads FJAAK on November 29th at Gewölbe in Cologne - make sure to be there in the first row!

Buy here: found.ee/crowd010 Introversion delivers a powerful five-tracker on FJAAK's CROWD with 'Ghost Rockets', pushing his signature blend of gritty textures, stripped-down rhythms and emotional weight even further. Known for fusing 90s-rooted techno with contemporary clarity, Introversion opens the EP with 'Lights', a track that rides a relentless hardgroove rhythm before lifting off into an epic, melodic climax made for big rooms and peak-time moments. The title track 'Ghost Rockets' follows with the unmistakable CROWD signature: rolling, minimalistic grooves anchored by Detroit-inspired synth stabs and tense, driving percussion. On the B-side, 'Visitors' starts deep and atmospheric, slowly morphing into a propulsive, forward-pushing roller that balances subtlety and pressure. On 'Hessdalen' things take a darker turn: A menacing groove emerges, led by evil synth stabs that march with precision through a hypnotic, unrelenting beat. The EP closes with 'Wow-Signal', a digital-only track that begins with a long robotic intro, building tension before unfolding into a groovy, nerdy banger loaded with synthetic detail and energy. Introversion's 'Ghost Rockets' EP is a high-impact release that balances floor power with intricate design, being a perfect fit for both deep club nights and peak festival moments. The Berliner will present the release as part of the CROWD Showcase along with label-heads FJAAK on November 29th at Gewölbe in Cologne - make sure to be there in the first row!

In this episode, Ophira talks with author and storyteller Katy (Katharine) Strange about the tangled realities of raising tweens while untangling a past shaped by evangelical culture. Katy shares how moving 17 times as a kid primed her for reading a room—and for assuming friendships were optional until she realized she wasn't relocating again. She talks about letting her 13-year-old navigate Seattle's public transit with “mixed results,” including surprise solo detours through the city, and about trying to teach her kids religion only to have her son declare he's an existentialist who'd rather stay home and play Halo. Katy also opens up about stepping away from the church, wrestling with belief through therapy, and finding her way back to spiritual curiosity while writing her debut novel Manly Man of God, which pulls from her upbringing in Christian fundamentalism—with zero Cologne-drenched megachurch teenagers harmed in the process. And in the final moments, Ophira asks Katy about her son's readiness for confirmation, prompting Katy to admit that he took one look at her lesson plan and said, “I don't believe in any of this—I'm an atheist,” before returning to his video game.

It's Cyber Monday at Open Studio! Grab our biggest savings of the year and take your playing to the next level: https://www.openstudiojazz.com/yhi/Keith Jarrett's "The Köln Concert" is the best selling solo piano album of all time. But why this album? Possibly because it sounded like nothing else in popular music at the time of its release in 1975. It is cinematic, genre-fluid and masterful – in many ways ahead of its time.Jazz musicians Adam Maness and Peter Martin listen to one of the most popular albums in the history of jazz, pulling apart all the elements that make it great: the melodies, the vamps, even the "soul" of Jarrett's notoriously flawed piano. If you know "The Köln Concert" well, watch for the analysis and hot takes. If you haven't heard this album before, it may just become the soundtrack to your life!00:00 - Is it Köln or Cologne?06:30 - Part I09:20 - How Jarrett Made Music for the Moment17:00 - Jumping Back Into Part I23:00 - Joyful and Fearless 29:00 - All the Genres33:20 - Legit Amazing AND Popular36:05 - The Harp42:00 - Part II a48:25 - 80s Cinema Vibes54:20 - Part II b1:00:55 - Part II c1:04:00 - Apex Moments & Categories1:11:45 - GALA + Black Friday at Open Studio!

In 1275, Cologne entered an unexpected agreement that reshaped its relationship with one of the most powerful men in the empire: the new Archbishop of Cologne. At the same time, the city received a remarkable new Gothic seal—an object that tells us more about medieval identity, politics, and ambition than any charter ever could. How did all this come together? And why did it matter so much? Join us as we follow the early moves in a story that will echo all the way to Worringen.

Saxophonist & composer John O'Gallagher joins Pablo Held to talk about sound and projection on the alto saxophone, his PhD research on late-period Coltrane, and how pitch-class set theory shapes his music. Other topics include stories behind the making of his new album ‘Ancestral’, playing together at Pablo’s ‘Alice Coltrane Tribute’ concert in Cologne, recording on Joe Henderson's big band album, memories of Andrew Hill, and much more.

From Restraint to Ruin - The Birth of the Bombing WarAt the dawn of World War II in 1939, a fragile consensus existed among the warring powers. Spurred by an appeal from President Roosevelt, leaders like Neville Chamberlain and even Hitler gave public undertakings to abstain from the horror of aerial attacks on civilians. There was a genuine, if naïve, belief that the looming conflict could be "humanised," and that the bomber would be restricted to purely military targets.But how did this initial restraint crumble into the devastating strategic bombing campaigns that would define the war? In this episode, we delve into Richard Overy's "The Bombing War" to explore the complex factors that shaped Britain's approach to aerial warfare in the crucial early years of 1939-1942.Join us as we uncover the story of a nation caught between its self-image as a "civilised" power and the brutal necessities of total war. We'll examine why RAF Bomber Command was initially held back, not just by political and legal niceties, but by its own operational unreadiness. Discover how the unique, independent institutional culture of Bomber Command—a force designed solely to attack—fostered a doctrine that would eventually target the enemy's home front, leading to the destruction of cities like Hamburg, Cologne, and Dresden under the infamous command of Sir Arthur "Bomber" Harris.If you liked this episode, listen to: https://shows.acast.com/explaininghistory/episodes/the-politics-of-rearmament-in-britain-1936Go Deeper: Visit our website at www.explaininghistory.org for articles and detailed explorations of the topics discussed.▸ Join the Conversation: Our community of history enthusiasts discusses episodes, shares ideas, and continues the conversation. Find us on:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ExplainingHistoryPodcast/Substack: https://theexplaininghistorypodcast.substack.com/▸ Support the Podcast: Explaining History is a listener-supported production. Your contribution helps us cover the costs of research and keep these conversations going. You can support the show and get access to exclusive content by becoming a patron.Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/explaininghistoryExplaining History helps you understand the 20th Century through critical conversations and expert interviews. We connect the past to the present. If you enjoy the show, please subscribe and share.▸ Support the Show & Get Exclusive ContentBecome a Patron: patreon.com/explaininghistory▸ Join the Community & Continue the ConversationFacebook Group: facebook.com/groups/ExplainingHistoryPodcastSubstack: theexplaininghistorypodcast.substack.com▸ Read Articles & Go DeeperWebsite: explaininghistory.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The venerable city of Neuss between Cologne and Düsseldorf was founded in 16 BC as a Roman army camp, making it one of the oldest in Germany. Its history is marked by the usual mix of feuds with its archepiscopal overlord and the establishment of a trading and pilgrimage hub. Despite its Roman remains, the impressive church of St. Quirinius, and proximity to where I grew up, Neuss may never have appeared on the History of the Germans Podcast, had it not sustained a 10 month long siege in 1474/1475.A siege, even a brutal and prolonged one is not sufficiently unusual to be included in the show. But this one merits almost a whole episode. Tales of the heroic defense of a small town on the Rhine against an overbearing foe intent on wiping out their way of life, coalesced the empire in a way it had not come together since the days of Frederick Barbarossa. A watershed was crossed, under the leadership of an emperor who was more surprised than anyone to be put at the head of the resistance.And that is not all, in this episode we will also cover the very first trial for war crimes ever that took place in another small town in the same year 1474.

1271: Three years after civil war tore Cologne apart, the aging Dominican friar Albertus Magnus was sent to end the deadlock between a captive archbishop and an ambitious count. But peace always comes at a cost — and in Cologne, that cost would change the balance of power for a century.

In the seventh installment of Sekret Machine Music, Dimitri and Khalid explore the origins and colossal impact of West German electro-pop pioneers Kraftwerk, including: the looming influence of Karlheinz Stockhausen, the Cologne-based Studio for Electronic Music and its murky entanglements with Cultural Cold War operations, the late 60s rise of ‘krautrock' and attempts to forge a new organic post-Nazi German identity, the ambiguities around cultural symbolism on 1974's “Autobahn” and nuclear power on 1975's “Radioactivity”, the US/UK success of their seminal 1977 album “Trans-Europe Express”, Kraftwerk blowing up on African-American radio stations in the northeast and midwest, leaning into the “robotic” German stereotypes, the gradual introduction of Kraftwerk's music onto the discotheque dancefloors of the late 1970s, the birth of disco in gay bathhouses, Giorgio Moroder and Donna Summer forever marrying synthesizers and disco together with “I Feel Love”, and the strange proto-MAGA rockist culture war that culminated in Chicago's “Disco Demolition Night” riot of 1979… For access to premium SJ episodes, upcoming installments of DEMON FORCES, and the Grotto of Truth Discord, subscribe at https://patreon.com/subliminaljihad.

Episode 497 / Gretchen AndrewGretchen Andrew is an artist born in Los Angeles, United States, 1988 who lives and Works in London and Park City, Utah. She studied Information Systems and got a BS from Boston College, and worked for Intuit as a Software Engineer, Google as a People Technology Manager, and apprenticed with Billy Childish at his studio.She's had shows at Gray Area, San Francisco, Heft Gallery, NYC, Hope 93, London. FxHash, Berlin Art Week, Galloire, Dubai UAE,  Falko Alexander, Cologne, Germany, Annka Kultys Gallery, London, United Kingdom and many others.She's shown at fairs including 2025 Expo Chicago, 2024 Untitled Miami, Paris Photo (21C Award, solo presentation) and the 2022 Vienna Contemporary (solo presentation).She has lectured at the Tate Modern, the Luma Foundation in Zurich, the Mia Foundation in Dubai and the University of Chicago.

**This episode contains graphic references to genitalia**Did you know that the Catherine Wheel firework takes its inspiration from St. Catherine of Alexandria? How did a 4th-century noblewoman convert fifty of the empire's greatest philosophers to Christianity before they were executed alongside her?Dr. Eleanor Janega is once again joined by historian and storyteller Amy Jeffs, this time to uncover the fascinating stories of medieval saints connected to the autumn. In addition to St. Catherine, there's St. Martin of Tours who achieved sanctity through charity and humility rather than martyrdom, and St. Ursula, the British princess who led an impossible pilgrimage that ended in mass martyrdom at Cologne, and produced an "ocean of relics" that flooded European churches and captured imaginations across the continent.More:St. Christopher & Summertime SaintsSt. George & Springtime SaintsEdward the Confessor & New Year SaintsGone Medieval is presented by Dr. Eleanor Janega. The narrator is Sophie Gee. This episode is edited and produced by Rob Weinberg. The senior producer is Anne-Marie Luff.All music used is courtesy of Epidemic Sounds.Gone Medieval is a History Hit podcast.Sign up to History Hit for hundreds of hours of original documentaries, with a new release every week and ad-free podcasts. Sign up at https://www.historyhit.com/subscribe. You can take part in our listener survey here: https://insights.historyhit.com/history-hit-podcast-always-on Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rob and Kelvin explain why the Buffalo Bills need to get more around Josh Allen if they plan on breaking through the Super Bowl glass ceiling, tell us why a pair of ugly wins are just enough to allow Caleb Williams and Ben Johnson time to improve in peace, and discuss why Mike McDaniel (and Tua Tagovailoa?) needs to go in Miami. Finally, the Odd Couple Callers bring the heat in this week’s edition of Trash Talk.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.