The Germany Experience

I've always felt a special connection to Berlin. But what is it like to live there? I am joined by three foreigners living in Berlin who discuss their stories, what they love about living in Berlin, and various other aspects of life in the city. 

My guests: 

• Olivera, who hosts a YouTube and Instagram channel
• Alex and Geoff from the Americans in Germany Drinking Whiskey podcast 

Some things we mentioned: 

• The story of Tempelhofer Field: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tempelhofer_Feld
• The Tempelhof Sounds festival
• The donut place Olivera mentioned: Brammibal's Donuts
• Previous episode featuring AGDW: How Germany changes your identity

Recorded live at PodFest Berlin 2022 on July 16th, 2022.

The Germany Experience will be on a summer break until later this year. In the meantime, reruns of 2021 episodes will be posted regularly.

IF YOU ENJOY THIS PODCAST
You can support the show in various ways: 

• BUY THE GERMANY EXPERIENCE PODCAST A COFFEE – there are a lot of costs associated with running a podcast, like expenses for hosting the audio and the tools used to record the episodes. Every donation will go towards the monthly expenses of keeping The Germany Experience going. And it will make my heart happy!
• SPREAD THE WORD – share your favorite episode in an expats in Germany Facebook group, on Twitter, or any of the other social channels. Or if you know someone who might need this podcast in their life, tell them about it!
• WRITE A REVIEW – write a review about The Germany Experience on my site, on Apple Podcasts, or on Spotify (or anywhere else you can think of). 

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Podcast Intro Music by: Adrian Bran

You sent in some questions about life in Germany, and I try and answer them in this episode.

THE GERMANY EXPERIENCE AT PODFEST BERLIN
I will be recording a live episode at Podfest Berlin on Saturday July 16th @ 16:15. It will be a Berlin-focused episode, and I will have a panel of four guests who all live in the city. Come and join and be part of the live recording!

The venue: 

Noisy Rooms @ House of Music,
Revaler Str. 99,
10245 Berlin,
Germany

Currently, tickets for the entire event are on sale, but soon day tickets will be available. If you want to buy tickets, contact me before you buy to get a 20% discount code: info@thegermanyexperience.de


WELCOME TO GERMANY SUMMIT
I'm excited to announce that I will be a speaker at the Welcome to Germany Summit, an online event for foreigners in Germany!

Welcome to Germany Summit
📅 29th September 2022 from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. ⏰

A group of experts has come together to organize an online event for everyone interested in moving to and living in Germany - expats, internationals, immigrants, repats - you name it.

You're interested in learning more about the summit and what you can learn at the event? These are the topics that will be presented:

➡️ Your first steps in Germany
➡️ Relocation Services
➡️ Intercultural training
➡️ Learning German
➡️ Financial Education
➡️ Hypno-Coaching
➡️ Hidden Grief
➡️ Finding a job in Germany
➡️ Networking & volunteering
➡️ Podcasts & blogs for internationals in Germany
➡️ Staying fit when working from home
➡️Visa types

It is an interactive event with lots of interesting talks, workshops, physical activity, time for your questions and answers from the experts.

✅ Sign-up for free here: https://lnkd.in/eew2chRe

IF YOU ENJOY THIS PODCAST
You can support the show in various ways: 

• BUY THE GERMANY EXPERIENCE PODCAST A COFFEE – there are a lot of costs associated with running a podcast, like expenses for hosting the audio and the tools used to record the episodes. Every donation will go towards the monthly expenses of keeping The Germany Experience going. And it will make my heart happy!
• SPREAD THE WORD – share your favorite episode in an expats in Germany Facebook group, on Twitter, or any of the other social channels. Or if you know someone who might need this podcast in their life, tell them about it!
• WRITE A REVIEW – write a review about The Germany Experience on my site, on Apple Podcasts, or on Spotify (or anywhere else you can think of). 

Send me your questions: info@thegermanyexperience.de


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The first six months in a new job is important. In Germany, it is usually a trial period - or "Probezeit" - and it is a chance for you to get to know your team, company, and more. Lisa Janz, who runs Job Coach Germany, joins me to discuss what you should look out for, what you should be asking yourself and your employer, and other advice about the Probezeit.

Lisa Janz's website: Lisa Janz, Job Coach Germany

Find Lisa:

• Instagram
• YouTube
• Facebook
• LinkedIn

Lisa's past episodes: Lisa on The Germany Experience

THE GERMANY EXPERIENCE AT PODFEST BERLIN
I will be recording a live episode at Podfest Berlin on Saturday July 16th. It will be a Berlin-focused episode, and I will have a panel of four guests who all live in the city. Come and join and be part of the live recording!

If you want to buy tickets, contact me before you buy to get a 20% discount code: info@thegermanyexperience.de


IF YOU ENJOY THIS PODCAST
You can support the show in various ways: 

• BUY THE GERMANY EXPERIENCE PODCAST A COFFEE – there are a lot of costs associated with running a podcast, like expenses for hosting the audio and the tools used to record the episodes. Every donation will go towards the monthly expenses of keeping The Germany Experience going. And it will make my heart happy!
• SPREAD THE WORD – share your favorite episode in an expats in Germany Facebook group, on Twitter, or any of the other social channels. Or if you know someone who might need this podcast in their life, tell them about it!
• WRITE A REVIEW – write a review about The Germany Experience on my site, on Apple Podcasts, or on Spotify (or anywhere else you can think of). 

Send me your questions: info@thegermanyexperience.de


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Alexandrea from the USA (and former guest on the podcast) left her job in Hamburg for one in Frankfurt. However, she realized almost immediately that the new job was not a good fit. She left during her trial period and found her way to her current job in Berlin. After moving cities and jobs several times, Alex has learnt a few valuable lessons, and she joins me to share them. She has a list of what you should ask prospective employers, she gives some tips about what you should know about jobs in Germany, and she discusses why you need to have the courage to walk away from a job that is not a good fit. She also drops some airtight advice for working in a German workplace.

Alex's current project: She Transforms IT
Alex on Twitter: Deutsch_af
Alex on Instagram: @Deutschaf
Alex on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandreapaigeswanson

IF YOU ENJOY THIS PODCAST
You can support the show in various ways: 

• BUY THE GERMANY EXPERIENCE PODCAST A COFFEE – there are a lot of costs associated with running a podcast, like expenses for hosting the audio and the tools used to record the episodes. Every donation will go towards the monthly expenses of keeping The Germany Experience going. And it will make my heart happy!
• SPREAD THE WORD – share your favorite episode in an expats in Germany Facebook group, on Twitter, or any of the other social channels. Or if you know someone who might need this podcast in their life, tell them about it!
• WRITE A REVIEW – write a review about The Germany Experience on my site, on Apple Podcasts, or on Spotify (or anywhere else you can think of). 

Get 30% off of Wunderbla
Wunderbla offers you short, personalized and fun online German lessons, along with a test of your current German level. If you purchase before June 28th, 2022, you will get a 30% discount. Purchase here.

Or sign up for a free trial to test it before you buy.


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During Dzhangar's first years in Germany, he noticed what many foreigners notice: how difficult it was for his family to meet other like-minded families. And making friends is crucial. It helps to make you feel more at home, and it gives you a support system for when you need help.

So Dzhangar quit his job and started working on an app that would help families connect with each other. That app is MatchFamilies. He joins me in this episode to discuss his initial troubles in Germany, what it was like quitting his job to start a new company, and he explains how the app works.

Download the MatchFamilies app

The episode with Amaia from Expat & Spouses Monitor: The Expat Spouses Report - the results are in

BUY THE GERMANY EXPERIENCE PODCAST A COFFEE
If you like this podcast, donate! There are a lot of costs associated with running a podcast, like expenses for hosting the audio and the tools used to record the episodes. Every donation will go towards the monthly expenses of keeping The Germany Experience going. And it will make my heart happy!


Get 30% off of Wunderbla
Wunderbla offers you short, personalized and fun online German lessons, along with a test of your current German level. If you purchase before June 28th, 2022, you will get a 30% discount. Purchase here.

Or sign up for a free trial to test it before you buy.



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If you've ever wished a German "Happy birthday" before their actual birthday, you will no doubt have quickly learnt that it's just not done. It's just a tradition based on superstition, but many Germans abide by it. So, is it tradition, or actually superstition? Shaun has his opinion, and he talks with Nina, a German, about it. They also cover the "Eisheilige" belief that you shouldn't sow certain plants before middle of May, drinking traditions, and more.

We also cover what the daddy long legs spider is called in German.

Show notes: 

• Shaun and Nina's other podcast: Die Deutsche und der Ausländer
• Nina's other episodes on The Germany Experience
• German news report about a spider in the car

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Beth comes back on the podcast to discuss how she recently found herself post-pandemic in a world that had shrunk to just her job and her family. While this isn't a bad thing, Beth was lacking a feeling of community. She also discovered that she needs to redefine her identity now that she no longer does the activities that used to define her: volleyball and fencing. Beth also helps me recap the Eurovision Song Contest 2022.

Previous episodes with Beth: 

• The 5 phases of culture shock
• Feeling weighed down by the pandemic, and making the trip back home
• Foreigner friendships, moving back home, and “F**k it” moments (Beth & Amy from the USA)

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When Saehee, a Korean American, first moved from the States to Germany, she struggled to adjust for many different reasons.  This led to her feeling depressed and lonely. But that would all change once she started getting back to what she loves. Listen to the story of how Saehee was able to move herself beyond difficult times with the help of therapy, embracing her culture, and focusing on her love for cooking and food.

Saehee's websites:
Korea Konnect
Kosari Kimchi

Saehee on Instagram: @saeheechang
Saehee on Facebook: Kosari Kimchi

I contributed to The Expat Cast episode about having children abroad: Deciding to Have Kids or Not When Living Abroad


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It's conventional knowledge that West Germany was more liberal and progressive than East Germany. Then it stands to reason that West Germany was more accepting of gay rights. But was this really the case?

Of course, these things are always very nuanced, and Samuel Clowes Huneke joins me to discuss it in detail. He's written a book called "States of Liberation", and we discuss it in our interview. We also discuss the similarities and differences between East and West Germany in terms of gay rights, we talk about some of the interesting characters that Samuel discovered during his research, and we consider the current situation in Germany.

Get the book on Amazon: States of Liberation

Samuel on Twitter: @schuneke

Samuel's Website: http://samuelcloweshuneke.com

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When Mei Chi arrived in Germany, she faced several challenges caused by the language and cultural barrier. Not understanding German can result in some minor inconveniences that make funny stories later on, but other misunderstandings can be more serious. All this highlighted how important it is to have help at the right time, and Mei Chi started a platform called BookaLocal.

In this episode she discusses her own hardships, and also explains the purpose behind BookaLocal. BookaLocal also offers pro bono support for victims of sexual assaults in Germany, and Mei Chi shares her own experiences of this with us.

BookaLocal Website

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Fadi Gaziri returns to the show to talk about writing a song for the Eurovision song contest. We talk about why we love the Eurovision song contest so much, what makes a good Eurovision song, and how countries select their entries. Listen to the end of the episode to hear Fadi's Eurovision song entry.

Fadi also talks about scoring music for German TV shows and working as a musician on cruises to the Arctic and Antarctic.

The book Fadi wrote: ZE GERMANS: An expat's guide to living in Germany

The video for Fadi's Eurovision song entry: Rettermädchen ESC2022 Germany

Fadi's Website: http://fadigaziri.com/

The NDR documentary that Fadi scored: Was ist damals passiert? Meine Kinderverschickung


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It only took 106 episodes, but Shaun finally has a South African guest on the podcast! Rachel is a lawyer (also a first) who has only been in Germany for a few weeks. She discusses her first impressions of Germany, choosing between a corporate and a startup when she was looking for a job, and why she is leaning towards a more rural life in Germany. She also explains why winter jackets are such foreign things to people from the southern hemisphere and we marvel over her very large tea cup.

Rachel on Instagram: @RachInBerlin

Some links from the episode: 

• Smile at Amazon (donate to charity with your purchases)
• Clarkson's Farm

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Laura Osburn is a singer/songwriter from Canada who came to Germany in January 2020 to work on her album and play live shows – and both those plans have been derailed by COVID. We talk about her struggles to get a long-term visa for Germany, how she spent the beginning of the pandemic on an organic farm, and the difficulties she's faced with getting her album recorded.

Get in touch with Laura on Instagram: @lauraosburnsongstress
Listen to her music on Spotify: Laura Osburn on Spotify
Her Website: Laura Osburn
Laura in concert: Laura Osburn live from DIE LUKE in Ludwigsburg


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Getting invited to a German's home for dinner is difficult enough, but if it happens, you're probably nearing the German's "inner circle". But how do you behave? What is good etiquette? Are there unwritten rules you need to know about? For foreigners, being a dinner guest in a German's home can feel like daunting minefield.

But actually, it's really not. Allegedly German Nina joins me for this episode to take us step-by-step through being a dinner guest in a German's home, starting from getting a small gift through to how to signal that you're done eating your food.

Listen to my German podcast with Nina: Die Deutsche und der Ausländer


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Marina is from Spain and Greta is from Italy, and together they host a podcast called Buongiorno Bitch. They join me to discuss our love for podcasts, and how they can help foreigners. We also talk about how both of them ended up in Germany, and how they made friends in an old-school 2010 way.

Follow Buongiorno Bitch on Instagram: @Buongiorno Bitch

Some of the podcasts we mentioned in the show:

• Just Break Up
• Glücklich Verkopft
• Greta's favorite Zeit Online podcast: Ist das normal?
• Spanish podcasts that Marina listens to: Estirando el Chicle and Deforme Semanal Ideal Total
• Conan Needs a Friend
• Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard
• Stuff You Should Know
• Italian podcast by former guest Carmen Romano: Crucchi o Terroni siamo tutti Fannulloni

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The 2021 charity challenge between Nicole of The Expat Cast and I is done, and we have a winner! We were able to raise a combined total of 1065€ for Kinderlachen, a charity that helps children in need. Thank you to everyone who donated for your kindness and generosity.

To find out who won, take a listen to the wrap-up :)

The Germany Experience will now be taking a break over the next few weeks, and will return in the last week of January. Wishing you a "guten Rutsch ins neues Jahr", and a very healthy and happy 2022!

FOLLOW MY NEW PODCAST, 5 GERMAN SONGS, ON SPOTIFY:
Get to know Germany through its music! In each episode, listen to five songs that define a certain aspect of Germany, along with explanations and deeper insights into the music: 5 German Songs


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Recorded as an Instagram Live on 21 December 2021. Nicole of The Expat Cast joins me to discuss our low and high points of 2021, and to give an update on our annual charity challenge, this year called ThrEGEPADFO. I also read out the low and high points of some listeners and Instagram followers.

We're also joined at one point by Lawin, host of the Pop Your Cultural Cherry podcast.

GO AND DONATE IN THE GERMANY PODCASTERS' ADVENT CHARITY CHALLENGE:
Nicole of The Expat Cast and I are once again competing in our annual charity challenge to see which podcast can raise the most money for our chosen cause. This year, it's Kinderlachen, which helps children across Germany who are in need or ill. The project I am supporting on focuses on  helping children who face unexpected difficulties due to serious illness, an accident or other personal circumstances.

In this episode, I recite my THREGEPADFO poem as a response to Nicole's challenge!

Learn more and donate here!

FOLLOW MY NEW PODCAST, 5 GERMAN SONGS, ON SPOTIFY:
Get to know Germany through its music! In each episode, listen to five songs that define a certain aspect of Germany, along with explanations and deeper insights into the music: 5 German Songs


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Jeanette from the USA moved to Germany to continue her studies, and ended up in a PhD program in Aachen. She discusses her experiences making friends while studying, learning German, and her life as a PhD student in Germany.

The children's book author Jeanette mentioned in her discussion: Janosch

+++Send me your highs and lows of 2021! I'd love to read them on the show with a special guest next week! Send to: info@thegermanyexperience.de, or leave me a voice message on The Germany Experience (click on the microphone icon on the bottom right of your screen and follow the instructions to leave a voice mail).+++

GO AND DONATE IN THE GERMANY PODCASTERS' ADVENT CHARITY CHALLENGE:
Nicole of The Expat Cast and I are once again competing in our annual charity challenge to see which podcast can raise the most money for our chosen cause. This year, it's Kinderlachen, which helps children across Germany who are in need or ill. The project I am supporting on focuses on  helping children who face unexpected difficulties due to serious illness, an accident or other personal circumstances.

In this episode, I recite my THREGEPADFO poem as a response to Nicole's challenge!

Learn more and donate here!

FOLLOW MY NEW PODCAST, 5 GERMAN SONGS, ON SPOTIFY:
Get to know Germany through its music! In each episode, listen to five songs that define a certain aspect of Germany, along with explanations and deeper insights into the music: 5 German Songs


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DONATE in the ThrEGEPADFO CHARITY CHALLENGE!

It's the 100th episode of The Germany Experience!  To celebrate, I take a look at just a few of the many memorable moments I've had on the show. 

Including clips from the following previous episodes: 

• Church bells and bicycles (Shannon from the USA)
• Bonus Episode - A German experiences the Ausländerbehörde (Nina from Germany)
• Leaving Germany after a decade (Natalie from the UK)
• Feeling weighed down by the pandemic, and making the trip back home (Beth from the USA)
• Ask a German (Dominik, Jürgen & Philipp from Ach?)
• Sparkling wine receptions, digitization, WG living, and coming to Germany on a scholarship (Alex from the USA
• "Was guckst du?": A 20 year love/hate relationship with Germany (Elizabeth from the USA)

Do you have a favorite moment of The Germany Experience? I would love to hear it! Get in touch on social media (links below) or mail me: info@thegermanyexperience.de

It's THREGEPADFO time!
Nicole of The Expat Cast and I are once again competing in our annual charity challenge to see which podcast can raise the most money for our chosen cause. This year, it's Kinderlachen, which helps children across Germany who are in need or ill. The project I am supporting on focuses on  helping children who face unexpected difficulties due to serious illness, an accident or other personal circumstances.

Learn more and donate here!


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Podcast Intro Music by: Adrian Bran

Not every Germany experience ends with permanent residency or German citizenship. For some, the plan was never to stay for longer than a few years, or things change during the stay, or some other unforeseen occurrence (cough COVID) makes it necessary to leave. This episode focuses on the stories of three previous guests who have since left the country. I talk to them about their time in Germany, why they left, what they miss about Germany, and what their life is like now.

My guests are all Canadian, and their stories are all tied together by Toronto. Here are the episodes they previously appeared on:

Sarah S: Through the Eyes of a Newly-Arrived Expat

Sarah C: The attraction of Munich, the versatility of “Doch!”, and environmentalism in Germany

 Amy: A serial expat in Germany


Check out the Common Ground podcast: https://commongroundberlin.com/

It's THREGEPADFO time!
Nicole of The Expat Cast and I are once again competing in our annual charity challenge to see which podcast can raise the most money for our chosen cause. This year, it's Kinderlachen, which helps children across Germany who are in need or ill. The project I am supporting on focuses on  helping children who face unexpected difficulties due to serious illness, an accident or other personal circumstances.

Learn more and donate here!


JOIN THE THE GERMANY EXPERIENCE FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/theGermanyExperience

 Visit the official podcast website: https://thegermanyexperience.de

Subscribe to the YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/c/thegermanyexperience

Review the podcast: https://thegermanyexperience.de/rate

 Contact me: info@thegermanyexperience.de

Instagram: the.germany.experience
Official podcast website: https://thegermanyexperience.de
YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/c/thegermanyexperience
Contact me: info@thegermanyexperience.de

Podcast Intro Music by: Adrian Bran