Things aren't great for Germany's car industry at the moment, with many famous companies planning major redundancies. We discuss this, and why Bavaria may have come up with a solution to boost the ailing sector. Find out more on Ep 209, coming at 3pm today!

We kick off this week's show with Glühwein price gouging, stealing mugs, and the dubious names of Christmas beverages. We also take a look at Germany's ailing automotive industry, electric cars in Bavaria, and the cutest crime ever committed. Ep 209: Glühwein Gouged, Out Now!

It's great having Producer Simon on the show, he's the true engine of the podcast. That being said, Nic Houghton is not a fan of Simon's alter ego Captain Fact-Checker. He can get in the bin. Find out more on Ep 210, coming Saturday!

We discuss the best ways to reward your local delivery driver as Christmas approaches, although Producer Simon seems reluctant to admit what he's been getting in the mail. Strange that... Find out more on Ep 210, coming at 3pm today!

As some may have noticed, the pod is late this week. Due to the recent attack in Magdeburg, we decided to remove some of the segments and release a shorter episode than usual. We hope you all understand, and join us in sending our sympathies to the victims and their families.

It's that wonderful liminal space between Christmas and New Year, which means you're all surely clamoring for some drama, and boy do we have some for you in the form of crimes against leftovers. Find out more on Ep 211, coming Saturday!

Have you tried any interesting food experiments over the Christmas break? Nic Houghton has been trying to add more American food to his family's diet. No everyone thinks that's a good idea. Find out more on Ep 211, coming at 3pm today!

This week we find out what everyone’s been eating over Christmas, and how to deal with unfortunate dessert theft. We also discuss inviting the neighbours over, and who would win in a fight between the Christkind and Santa Claus. Ep 211: Nach Weihnachten, Out Now!

Is dry January worth considering? Maybe, but how about no cake January? Producer Simon's considering it, but not everyone's convinced it'll be good for his health. Find out more on Ep 212, coming Saturday!

What did you do in 2024? Probably loads of stuff, but what are you willing to admit to? We reveal the slightly embarrassing things our various algorithms have thrown at us this year, and why cats and wrestling really do mix. Find out more on Ep 212, coming at 3pm!

It’s a brand new year, which means deep soul searching on the podcast as we try and remember the highlights from the last 12 months. With protests, election drama, and new hosts, it's been a full one in 2024! Ep 212: New Year, New Du, Out Now!

There's something special about on our first podcast of 2025, and it's not just because Nic Houghton is getting casually rinsed for his lack of credentials. Find out more on Ep 213, coming Saturday!

There's a familiar voice on the podcast this week, one we've not heard in a good long while. As founder and former co-host Simon rejoins the team, we discuss plans for the 35th anniversary of German unification. Find out more on Ep 213, coming at 3pm today!

The first pod of 2025, and boy is it a doozy! We say goodbye to co-hosts Kat and Dili, and welcome an old friend back to the fold. We discuss Silvester celebrations in Germany, fireworks chaos, and look ahead to what Germany has in store for us. Ep 213: Prodigal Fun, Out Now!

Have you ever wanted to leave Germany? Not sure where to go? Why not try Berlin, no not that one, the one in Connecticut! How about New Ulm Minnesota? We look at the US cities named after their German counterparts. Find out more on Ep 214, coming on Saturday!

German politics can be harsh and unforgiving, especially when people start throwing things at you. We discuss whether a foam pie to the face is really an attack, especially when there are worse things that could be chucked around. Find out more on Ep 214, coming at 3pm today!

After his triumphant return last week, Simon takes the reins with a segment on the various German cities in the USA. We discuss what's annoying Germans and why not every petition is the same, and we finish with an update on the Federal Election. Ep 214: Polka Town, Out Now!

What gets a group of German Gen-Z university students dancing? Nic Houghton has some idea after his triumphant DJ set the other week, but what would the rest of the pod include on their set-list? Find out more on Ep 214, coming Saturday!

One of the major hazards of hosting a podcast about Germany is that at some point you might actually have to speak some German. Luckily, we have a very supportive team on the pod... Find out more on Ep 215, coming at 3pm today!

We rectify an error from last week as Nic finally updates the pod on his DJ set. We also discuss the new Bavarian member of the Avengers, the trial phase of Germany’s digital patient record app, and we end on the world’s fastest fare dodger. Ep 215: Awengers Assemble, Out Now!