All tagged Fasching

Episode 153: Big Cough

We learn how Nic’s history of drunken shenanigans actually makes him pretty useful in very specific parenting situations, and chat about the beginning of Fasching, St Martin’s Day festivities, and Dili’s hidden Birthday. We’re also delighted to welcome Radio Spaetkauf hosts Izzy Choksey & Anne-Marie Harrison to discuss their fantastic new podcast Sticking Point: Voices of Germany’s Climate Movement.

Episode 114: Fasching Fashion

Dili discusses her true passion for cake, the merits of jelly, the power of Bienenstich, and why a bad cake can still be a good cake. Nic and his daughter enter the lion’s den of a Kinder Faschingsparty, we discuss the recent Berlin election results, creative ways to take revenge on critics, and plans from Leipzig to make companies pay their employees to sleep at work.

Episode 113: Withering Heights

A question on shopping opens a can of worms as we discuss our experiences of the fabled German customer service. With politeness on the mind, Nic ponders what he should do when confronted with impolite people. We turn our attention to the rapid arrival of Fasching, Germany’s fifth season, we discuss the merits of mountain climbing, and we finish with the announcement of Germany's Kulturpass.