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Decades From Home - A Podcast About Germany

With over two decades of living in Germany between them, Nic and Dili, host a podcast about Germany filled with news, articles, and stories that show the many different sides to German life.

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Episode 191: Cowtown Clowns

Decades From Home - A Podcast About Germany ·

2024/08/10

On this week’s show, journalist and Co-host of the BerlinsideOut podcast Aaron Gasch Burnett returns to the pod, and this time he’s come bearing gifts…well not quite gifts, but a promise to buy Nic & Producer Simon a cowboy hat next time he’s in Canada. Speaking of the land of maple syrup and mounties, Aaron tells us about his recent trip back to his homeland, and also why rodeo clowns are more important than you might expect.Of course, we didn’t invite Aaron on to only talk about his time in

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00:51:03

Episode 190: Highland Games

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2024/08/03

This week we are joined by Berlin based game developer Seb Downie-Blackwell! Seb is a partner and Head of Productions at Remote Control Productions, as well as Managing and Creative Director at It Matters Games. Outside of work, Seb was also been instrumental in organising public viewings of all the Scotland games at the Kulturbrauerei in Berlin.We discuss Seb’s successful efforts to gather his fellow Scottish brethren to celebrate and ultimately commiserate their football journey, and why not all

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00:56:42

Episode 189: Dodging Curveballs

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2024/07/27

This Week we’re joined by freelance reporter and broadcaster James Jackson. James is based in Berlin, and he covers a range of topics including news, business and culture in Germany and Central Eastern Europe for publications like the BBC, Sunday Times, Time Magazine and others.We discuss how a seemingly unimportant decision to study German at school led James to moving to Germany’s capital, and how once he’d arrived, he built up an impressive body of work over the last seven years. James tells us

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00:53:37

Episode 188: Improv Bunker

Decades From Home - A Podcast About Germany ·

2024/07/20

This week we welcome the terrific Pip Roper to the show! When she’s not sharing captivating stories of Berlin's history on the History Flakes podcast, Pip leads tours on diverse subjects throughout Germany's capital. Join us as we delve into strategies for engaging disinterested school kids, the enduring allure of tanks in conversation, and curious British perspectives on Berlin. Of course, we also look at more serious topics, as Pip sheds some light on her reputation as the defender of the often

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00:44:29

Episode 187: Academic Anarchy

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2024/07/13

We’re shaking things up this week as Dili takes the reigns for the first time, with her first act as Queen of the podcast being to punish Nic for his many cake based transgressions on last week’s show. To support the new regime, we’ve invited linguist and former academic Sandra Jansen to the pod! Sandra leads seminars and helps support others who wish to leave German academia, and she takes us through the many troubles of Germany’s university system.We also manage to stuff a little bit of football

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00:47:03

Episode 186: Just Desserts

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2024/07/06

This week we delve into those odd little bits of culture that are surprisingly popular in other countries, case in point, the unexpected popularity of British furniture in Germany. Nic, our resident Brit, finds himself bewildered by a furniture brand that has somehow slipped under his radar, proving that even the most mundane items can hold cultural significance abroad.Shifting our focus to the realm of desserts, Dili introduces the delectable Sticky Toffee Pudding from Britain, sparking a

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00:43:07

Episode 185: Scotland the Brav

Decades From Home - A Podcast About Germany ·

2024/06/29

There’s a sense of sadness on this week’s podcast as Germany’s favourite football team, Scotland, have been eliminated from Euro 2024. In fairness, the Scottish fans have left their hosts with some lovely memories off the pitch, leading Dili to ponder whether the Scottish accent might be a cheat code for changing Germany’s cash based society.One change that may be coming to Germany is reform for pharmacies. Dili brings us the details on what the German government is planning, how Apotheken are

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00:42:03

Episode 184: Wallace & Grumpy

Decades From Home - A Podcast About Germany ·

2024/06/22

Some listeners may have felt the podcast has been lacking our usual levels of decorative plate chat over the last few weeks. Thankfully Dili is back with us to rectify that oversight! Just in time too, because we have a lot to catch up on the rather depressing results of the EU elections. Turning to more positive topics, we quiz Dili on what it's like being a non-football fan while Germany hosts a major football tournament. We discuss how the international media is covering Euro 2024, and why many

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00:49:24

Episode 183: More Tor

Decades From Home - A Podcast About Germany ·

2024/06/15

Euro 2024 has kicked off in style, and to celebrate the first football tournament in Germany since 2006 we have German football journalist Hendrik Buchheister on the pod this week! Hendrik writes for SPIEGEL, Sportschau, RedaktionsNetzwerk Deutschland, and Elf Freunde, among others, and brings his expert knowledge to discuss the possibility of another Sommermärchen.We discuss the gloomy atmosphere surrounding the beginning of the tournament, and whether a successful tournament for Die Mannschaft

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00:46:35

Episode 182: Großes Tor

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2024/06/08

This week on the podcast, we're joined by guest co-host and Berlin tour guide extraordinaire Jonny Whitlam. With Euro 2024 on the horizon, Berlin is abuzz with preparations for the influx of football fans. From the excitement of a newly constructed fan zone to the appearance of pop-up Adidas stores, the city is fully embracing football fever. In addition to the football excitement, we delve into a contentious poll by TV channel ARD that has sparked accusations of racism from the German national

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00:46:34

Episode 181: Vogel Titten

Decades From Home - A Podcast About Germany ·

2024/06/01

We’re thrilled to have Kat, occasional guest co-host and founder of the @germany_iam Twitter account, joining us this week. We delve into the intriguing realms of British and German buffets, share anecdotes about spotting squirrels, and discuss the advantages of renting your home to visiting football fans. Transitioning to a more serious note, we commemorate the 75th anniversary of Germany's Grundgesetz, the country's Basic Law and founding document of the Federal Republic. We delve into its

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00:44:41

Episode 180: Hugh Hefner's Playmobil Set

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2024/05/25

We kick things off this week as Nic recounts a drunken encounter with a fan in the wild, and his hopes that he made a good impression. His co-hosts remain deeply skeptical however, especially since he can’t remember all the details. Elsewhere, Dili continues her streak of neglecting her podcast homework by forgetting her mic. However, she does come with some interesting tea recommendations.We discuss German lake life and ponder why lakes don’t seem to permeate pop culture in the way they do in the

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Episode 179: Mega Guests

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2024/05/18

Join us this week as we welcome Megan and Konrad, the wonderful hosts of the fantastic podcast Megan's Megacan, who share insights into their show's origins, the significance of the eponymous "megacan", and we learn whether alcohol can make us better podcasters.We enlist the help of Megan to explain why Eurovision is so popular, and discuss whether politics and Euro-pop makes a for a good weekend, while Producer Simon candidly expresses his unique views on the renowned song competition. Our

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00:52:17

Episode 178: Potted History

Decades From Home - A Podcast About Germany ·

2024/05/11

The saga of Dili's pigeon woes continues as her unwelcome visitors make a bold return to the balcony, defying all eviction attempts yet again. We delve into ways to accommodate avian guests and why relying on internet gadgets may not be the ultimate solution to bird problems. We also discuss Dili’s new found love of ceramics, the lack of value at flea markets, and the problems of bidding on Meissen pottery online. Revisiting a story from last year, we reexamine the uproar surrounding the soaring

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00:46:37

Episode 177: Krah-sino Royale

Decades From Home - A Podcast About Germany ·

2024/05/04

This week Simon discovers the importance of having his name on his mailbox and questions whether Deutsche Post is deliberately picking on him by not delivering his mail. Meanwhile, Nic suggests a trip to the zoo for some light-hearted fun among lions, tigers, and beer. Do wild animals and alcohol mix? Nic has some thoughts on the matter.Recent UK tabloid reports dubbing Frankfurt as "Germany's biggest slum" spark controversy in the German media. Delving deeper, our Frankfurt expert Dili talks about

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01:01:59

Episode 176: There's no 'P' in 'Pool'

Decades From Home - A Podcast About Germany ·

2024/04/27

In the latest episode of the podcast, hosts Nic, Dili and Producer Simon embark on a lively discussion that starts with questions about German swimming pools. Venturing beyond the chlorine-scented chat, they delve into Dili's upbringing in Sri Lanka, shedding light on why her parents viewed learning to swim as a controversial decision. The conversation meanders to the realm of peculiar-smelling public pools, navigating crowded waters, and the eternal dilemma of avoiding the kids' pool for hygiene

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00:46:57

Episode 175: The Muscled Messiah

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2024/04/20

In the latest installment, co-host Nic bravely airs his grievances against asparagus and men in shorts, inadvertently sparking a feud with Producer Simon, a proud member of the shorts-wearing community. Amidst the playful banter, Dili gracefully steers the episode back on track by sharing heartwarming listener feedback, prompting reflections on past experiences in Germany. From reminiscing about our initial days in a new country to dissecting the unwritten rules of German household footwear, the

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00:47:04

Episode 174: Bending & Stretching

Decades From Home - A Podcast About Germany ·

2024/04/13

In this week’s episode, Nic shares his ordeal of dealing with back pain after engaging in a traditional wood-chopping session with his German family, and begs his fellow hosts for potential remedies. Meanwhile, Dili opens up about the bittersweet reality of celebrating birthdays separated from loved ones, shedding light on the complexities of being away from family during special occasions.Your trio of hosts also delve into the phenomenon of Germany's far-right party, the AfD, making waves on TikTok

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00:53:10

Episode 173: Kat's Out the Bag

Decades From Home - A Podcast About Germany ·

2024/04/06

This week we’re joined by the one of our favourite people, and founder of the popular Twitter account @germany_iam, the lovely Kat for a discussion of Easter video games, brutalist church architecture, and why dressing up as Jesus is a bit cringe. After many months of tracking the topic of new cannabis laws in Germany, the 1st of April saw partial legalisation across the country. Will the arrival of legal weed bring society to its knees as some critics claim, or will a new era of home cultivation

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01:02:44

Episode 172: Jonny B. Goode

Decades From Home - A Podcast About Germany ·

2024/03/30

This week we have Berlin tour guide extraordinaire Jonny Whitlam joining Nic & producer Simon for an Easter trip through the world of tour guiding in the German capital. We find out how Jonny first started taking tours, despite not enjoying history much at school, and gradually became one of the most popular guides in the city.We quiz Jonny on what makes a good tour group, the most visited spots, and why he doesn’t buy into Berliners’ nostalgia for the “good old days”. We also learn about the

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