//podcastplus.net/feed/germany-vs-usa~e431f8c8 Germany vs USA explores the contrasts and joys of two unlikely friends, Alex – a Euro-German living in Hamburg and Jim – an American Southerner living in Nashville, as they learn more about each other’s cultures, languages, and the greater friendship between Europe and the United States. Insightful, whimsical, educational, and always genuine the show aims to bring a slice-of-life perspective to viewers around the world. Sun, 11 Oct 2026 03:25:38 +0000 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1175900/episodes/17953215-69-high-school-reunion-wedding-mexican-food.mp3 After a short baby break, Alex and Jim are back talking about High School Reunions as Jim's 20th is coming up, Alex going to a wedding back home and mexican food.  podcast@germany-vs-usa.com Fri, 03 Oct 2025 21:00:00 +0000 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1175900/episodes/17953215-69-high-school-reunion-wedding-mexican-food.mp3 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1175900/episodes/17046839-68-dicke-eier-fast-ponies.mp3 Alex and Jim catch up on Easter traditions, insanity and parenting at the tracks.  podcast@germany-vs-usa.com  podcast@germany-vs-usa.com Sat, 26 Apr 2025 11:00:00 +0000 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1175900/episodes/17046839-68-dicke-eier-fast-ponies.mp3 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1175900/15093164-60-lisboa-2024-for-shits-giggles.mp3 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! #lisboa Also: Weather Radio Shits & Giggles podcast@germany-vs-usa.com Sat, 18 May 2024 22:00:00 +0000 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1175900/15093164-60-lisboa-2024-for-shits-giggles.mp3 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1175900/14044589-59-karneval-fastnacht-in-november.mp3 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 Mon, 27 Nov 2023 23:00:00 +0000 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1175900/14044589-59-karneval-fastnacht-in-november.mp3 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1175900/13912888-58-american-geister.mp3 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  Sun, 05 Nov 2023 20:00:00 +0000 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1175900/13912888-58-american-geister.mp3 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1175900/13912888-american-geister.mp3 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  Sun, 05 Nov 2023 20:00:00 +0000 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1175900/13912888-american-geister.mp3 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1175900/8266634-handwerkerfruhstuck-konfirmation-and-moving.mp3?blob_id=37463420 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 Fri, 02 Apr 2021 22:00:00 +0000 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1175900/8266634-handwerkerfruhstuck-konfirmation-and-moving.mp3?blob_id=37463420 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1175900/7713571-from-california-via-florida-to-hamburg-with-ina-as-a-guest.mp3?blob_id=34195588 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 Sat, 06 Feb 2021 18:00:00 +0000 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1175900/7713571-from-california-via-florida-to-hamburg-with-ina-as-a-guest.mp3?blob_id=34195588 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1175900/7572907-the-perfect-month-without-foot-claustrophobia.mp3 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 Sat, 30 Jan 2021 15:00:00 +0000 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1175900/7572907-the-perfect-month-without-foot-claustrophobia.mp3 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1175900/7113553-favorites-of-2020.mp3?blob_id=30505234 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: TikTok Series  Jim: McMillions   Alex: The Last Dance   Movie  Jim: Truth be Told  (fictional series),  Alex: Uncut Gems Band  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 & Scrabble Podcast  Jim: The Promise (Nashville based podcast about inequa... Sun, 03 Jan 2021 21:00:00 +0000 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1175900/7113553-favorites-of-2020.mp3?blob_id=30505234