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Understanding Train Station

Understanding Train Station

By Josh and Feli

In our podcast “Understanding Train Station”, we (Josh and Feli) explore the intricacies and pitfalls of living between cultures. The title is derived from the German idiom “Ich verstehe nur Bahnhof” which literally translates to “I only understand train station”. Similar to the English saying “It’s Greek to me”, it is used to express a lack of understanding which is an all too common feeling when dealing with another culture and living abroad. Feli (aka “Feli from Germany” on YouTube) is a German living in the U.S. and Josh is probably the most “Germanized” American you’ll ever meet.
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Understanding Train StationFeb 04, 2021

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EP78: The Final Stop

EP78: The Final Stop

All good things must come to an end. Like many cliche phrases, however annoying they may be, they are often true. After over 70 episodes, Josh’s move to Germany, lots of back and forth trips between Germany and the U.S. to see family and friends, the time has finally come for UTS to pull into its final station and blow the whistle one last time. Join us in this last journey down memory lane as Josh and Feli reflect on the early beginnings of UTS, our favorite episodes, the way this podcast has impacted our lives, and some of your lovely comments of support that we have received. As hard as it is to say goodbye, we are so unbelievably thankful for you all joining us on this incredible journey!

-Josh & Feli

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Chapters: 0:00 Life Updates

29:59 How the podcast started

56:54 Our favorite episodes

1:14:16 How the podcast has impacted our lives

1:32:42 Messages from YOU!

1:46:36 See you later!

Nov 09, 202301:49:13
EP77: Finding a Job in Germany vs. USA

EP77: Finding a Job in Germany vs. USA

Go to https://try.lingoda.com/UTS_BacktoSchool and use our code UTS25 for 25% off the first two months of your Lingoda subscription (after the free trial) and save up to 200EUR! #lingoda202308 ▸What's it like applying for a job in Germany and the US? How is the application process different? And what tips do recruiters from the two countries have for applicants? In this week's episode, we had our listeners Tom (from Germany) and Mark (from the US) join to share their experiences working in the field of HR! EP4: Work-Life & Office Culture feat. Niklas ▸https://youtu.be/ireY7viwbBk EP29: Where It All Began - An Interview with Josh's High School German Teacher ▸https://youtu.be/m0V3CT0vuTA

Sep 01, 202301:50:06
EP76: In Germany, We Don't Say... ft. Liam Carpenter

EP76: In Germany, We Don't Say... ft. Liam Carpenter

You know him from TikTok, Instagram, or YouTube Shorts as the guy in the grey tracksuit, the crossbody bag, and the Birkenstocks. Liam Carpenter is originally from the UK but at the age of 18, he came to Germany to pursue a career in basketball. In today's episode, he tells us all about how he went from the basketball court to social media and which of the German stereotypes that he usually makes fun of, he's actually adopted into his own life!

Follow Liam:

https://www.youtube.com/@liamcarps

▸https://www.instagram.com/liamcarps1

▸https://www.tiktok.com/@liamcarps

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Aug 04, 202301:23:07
EP75: A German Actor in Hollywood ft. Aramis Merlin

EP75: A German Actor in Hollywood ft. Aramis Merlin

++German speaking part from 01:18:35 to 01:24:57++ What's it really like trying to make it as an actor in Hollywood? And as a non-native English speaker at that? YouTuber and actor  @AramisMerlin  moved from Hamburg, Germany to Los Angeles in 2014 to follow his dreams and in today's episode, he shares with us which obstacles he had to overcome, how his accent affected his success as an actor, and what his biggest roles have been so far.


Aramis' channel ▸https://www.youtube.com/@AramisMerlin

German Reacts to German (?) Scenes in Hollywood Movies! ▸https://youtu.be/6kv3rvik9EQ

LebenUSA ▸https://www.youtube.com/@LebenUSA

SCENE with JESSICA CHASTAIN from AVA - Aramis Merlin ▸https://youtu.be/pspEgwnW9N8

Wie viel Geld verdient man in Hollywood wirklich? ▸https://youtu.be/SY5cFUBZJf8

15 Weird "German" Versions of English Movie Titles ▸https://youtu.be/pfNKHsc11M0

EP45: 100k Dollars Debt After College?! Money & Finances in Germany vs. USA▸https://youtu.be/iptPR7XZSPg

How German Sounds Compared To Other Languages -- From a German Perspective! ▸https://youtu.be/dHeOooHTwcY

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Check out all the videos with Josh and Feli on the "Feli from Germany" YouTube channel▸⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvcmNAGhcEEMm1zpbbFcz41YALTd2eAed

Jul 22, 202301:30:56
Message from Feli

Message from Feli

*NO EPISODE THIS WEEK* Hey guys! Unfortunately, we didn't get to record a new episode for you this week (due to the time issue we mentioned last time) and I'll actually be on vacation next week so the next episode will come out in 2 weeks. Thank you for all of your kind comments and messages in response to last week's announcement about the upcoming end of the podcast. We're just as sad as you are but we do still have a few cool episodes planned! :) You guys had a lot of suggestions for guests so we're going to try and make those happen. And for two topics, we're actually still looking for guests: 1. We'd love to talk about differences in the application and recruitment process in Germany vs. the US and invite two people to the podcast who work in Human Resources in Germany and the US, respectively. If that's you or you know someone who would be a good fit for this, please shoot us an email at understandingtrainstation@gmail.com! 2. One of our viewers suggested to talk about American military families/military brats and we think that’s a fascinating topic. Did any of you grow up in a military family or do you know someone who did and who would be willing to tell us about their experience on the podcast? Shoot us an email! Thank you so much for your ongoing support! 😊

Jul 07, 202307:44
EP74: Getting Nostalgic & Answering Your Questions

EP74: Getting Nostalgic & Answering Your Questions

You guys submitted your questions for us on Instagram and we picked a wild mix of questions for today's Q&A episode! From funny curse words to questions about the podcast and a throwback to when we first moved abroad. We definitely got a little nostalgic! And we also had some news to share...


Mentioned videos:

AMERICAN FLUENT IN GERMAN! Our Bilingual Friendship ▸https://youtu.be/gr313Rac0Z8

EP72: Growing up German in the Midwest feat. Lena ▸https://youtu.be/or-Bqk7QGbc

You can also watch this podcast on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or listen on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Google Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Podbean⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon Music⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠iHeart Radio⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!

Buy our merch ▸⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://felifromgermany.com/collections/understanding-train-station⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • Follow us on Instagram▸⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/understandingtrainstation⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • Support us on Patreon▸⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/understandingtrainstation⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • Buy us a coffee▸⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠buymeacoffee.com/utspodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • Email us▸⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠understandingtrainstation@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Check out all the videos with Josh and Feli on the "Feli from Germany" YouTube channel▸⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvcmNAGhcEEMm1zpbbFcz41YALTd2eAed

Jun 22, 202301:16:08
EP73: New Country, New Things

EP73: New Country, New Things

Moving to a new country also means getting used to new customs, different products, and doing a lot of things for the very first time. In this episode, we talk about some of the things that we had NEVER done before we moved abroad. Mentioned videos and episodes: 10 Things I'd Never Done Before I Came to the US▸https://youtu.be/Lwk9zHEjzLQ WHAT'S UP WITH AMERICANS AND NUDITY? ▸https://youtu.be/B5_1eiLzXDY EP45: 100k Dollars Debt After College?! Money & Finances in Germany vs. USA ▸https://youtu.be/iptPR7XZSPg EP47: On The Road! Driving in Germany vs. USA ▸https://youtu.be/U3cFYazUZUI

You can also watch this podcast on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or listen on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Google Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Podbean⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon Music⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠iHeart Radio⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!

Buy our merch ▸⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://felifromgermany.com/collections/understanding-train-station⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • Follow us on Instagram▸⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/understandingtrainstation⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • Support us on Patreon▸⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/understandingtrainstation⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • Buy us a coffee▸⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠buymeacoffee.com/utspodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • Email us▸⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠understandingtrainstation@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Check out all the videos with Josh and Feli on the "Feli from Germany" YouTube channel▸⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvcmNAGhcEEMm1zpbbFcz41YALTd2eAed

Jun 09, 202301:09:34
EP72: Growing up German in the Midwest feat. Lena

EP72: Growing up German in the Midwest feat. Lena

Almost two years ago, we got to interview Josh’s high school German teacher, Christine, about her experiences moving to the U.S., teaching German in an American school and raising a family in Cincinnati. This week’s episode is almost the sister episode (or perhaps it’s more appropriate to say daughter episode) to that as we had the chance to chat with Christine’s daughter Lena. She grew up in Cincinnati in a German family and only recently moved to Berlin - her first experience living outside of Ohio. We had a great time chatting with her and learning about what it was like to grow up in the suburbs speaking a language other than English at home, if she feels more German or American, what German things she grew up with in the American Midwest and what her experience has been like moving back to her parents’ country of birth! We hope you all enjoy this episode and let us know if you can relate to any of Lena’s experiences! EP29: Where It All Began - An Interview with Josh's High School German Teacher ▸https://youtu.be/m0V3CT0vuTA EP4: Work-Life & Office Culture feat. Niklas ▸https://youtu.be/ireY7viwbBk EP39: Return of a Legend - Interview and Life Update from Niklas ▸https://youtu.be/DTpnt80QvSQ

You can also watch this podcast on ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠ or listen on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Google Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Podbean⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon Music⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠iHeart Radio⁠⁠⁠⁠!

Buy our merch ▸⁠⁠⁠⁠https://felifromgermany.com/collections/understanding-train-station⁠⁠⁠⁠ • Follow us on Instagram▸⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/understandingtrainstation⁠⁠⁠⁠ • Support us on Patreon▸⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/understandingtrainstation⁠⁠⁠⁠ • Buy us a coffee▸⁠⁠⁠⁠buymeacoffee.com/utspodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ • Email us▸⁠⁠⁠⁠understandingtrainstation@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠

Check out all the videos with Josh and Feli on the "Feli from Germany" YouTube channel▸⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvcmNAGhcEEMm1zpbbFcz41YALTd2eAed

May 25, 202301:03:11
EP71: On the Streets of Cincinnati - We Asked Your Questions!

EP71: On the Streets of Cincinnati - We Asked Your Questions!

+Unfortunately, Josh's mic sounds a little muffled in this episode, sorry about that!+ After a short hiatus, Josh and Feli are back with another episode and this time we are in Cincinnati! A few weeks back, when Feli was visiting Munich, we asked you all what you wanted to know from the people of Munich and then we hit the streets and got asking. This week’s episode is the sister episode to that. We asked you all to send us your questions for the people of Cincinnati and then we made our way to the mall to get chatting. We loved this little mini-series and hope you all do too! Let us know in the comments what YOUR answers are to the questions (even if you live in a different city or country) and what surprised you! Did we get you planning your next trip to Cincinnati?!

You can also watch this podcast on ⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠ or listen on ⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠Google Podcasts⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠Podbean⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠Amazon Music⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠iHeart Radio⁠⁠⁠!

Buy our merch ▸⁠⁠⁠https://felifromgermany.com/collections/understanding-train-station⁠⁠⁠ • Follow us on Instagram▸⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/understandingtrainstation⁠⁠⁠ • Support us on Patreon▸⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/understandingtrainstation⁠⁠⁠ • Buy us a coffee▸⁠⁠⁠buymeacoffee.com/utspodcast⁠⁠⁠ • Email us▸⁠⁠⁠understandingtrainstation@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠

Check out all the videos with Josh and Feli on the "Feli from Germany" YouTube channel▸⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvcmNAGhcEEMm1zpbbFcz41YALTd2eAed

May 11, 202301:02:11
EP70: Friendships & Social Life in Germany vs. USA

EP70: Friendships & Social Life in Germany vs. USA

Apr 13, 202301:17:48
EP69: On The Streets of Munich - We Asked Your Questions!

EP69: On The Streets of Munich - We Asked Your Questions!

If you follow us on Instagram (@understandingtrainstation) you know this episode has been in the pipeline because a few weeks back we asked you all what you wanted to know from the people of Munich. Armed with the questions we collected from you, we hit the streets and got talking to people. From Munich specific questions about travel tips, rent and favorite breweries to stereotypes of Americans, we collected the answers you wanted! We hope you all enjoy this episode and since we plan on doing a counterpart of this episode in Cincinnati soon, let us know what you want us to ask the people of Cincinnati!

Mentioned episodes:Feli using Global EntryEP66: Our Visa Stories (Doing It The Legal Way)EP4: Work-Life & Office Culture feat. NiklasEP20: Vietnam - USA - Germany. Living & Studying in 3 Countries feat. HienEP34: La vie avec les boches - From France to Munich feat. Laetitia & Chloé You can also watch this podcast on ⁠YouTube⁠ or listen on ⁠Spotify⁠, ⁠Apple Podcasts⁠, ⁠Google Podcasts⁠, ⁠Podbean⁠, ⁠Amazon Music⁠, and ⁠iHeart Radio⁠!

Buy our merch ▸⁠https://felifromgermany.com/collections/understanding-train-station⁠ • Follow us on Instagram▸⁠instagram.com/understandingtrainstation⁠ • Support us on Patreon▸⁠patreon.com/understandingtrainstation⁠ • Buy us a coffee▸⁠buymeacoffee.com/utspodcast⁠ • Email us▸⁠understandingtrainstation@gmail.com⁠

Check out all the videos with Josh and Feli on the "Feli from Germany" YouTube channel▸⁠https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvcmNAGhcEEMm1zpbbFcz41YALTd2eAed

Apr 02, 202301:26:03
EP68: Y’all Talk Funny! Guessing YOUR Accents and Dialects - Pt. 7
Mar 16, 202349:03
EP67: Expect the Unexpected - Culture Shocks That Surprised Us

EP67: Expect the Unexpected - Culture Shocks That Surprised Us

Greetings from Munich! Even though Feli's trip came with some complications, she made it home and we got to record an episode in person for you! Granted, we're fresh off a sugar high from all the Krapfen from Fasching/Karneval/Fastnacht… you get the point! Just as a lot of people are surprised to hear that Fasching is celebrated in Munich, we have both been surprised by certain things or culture shocks in our respective chosen countries when we first moved there. From the size of the infrastructure and the true “rudeness” of customer service in Germany or the gun violence and religious prevalence in the U.S. there is a big difference between knowing something and truly experiencing it. Even the most well-prepared travelers can’t be prepared for every situation and quickly learn that it’s best to expect the unexpected. We hope you all enjoy the episode and let us know what surprised you when interacting with other cultures!

Mentioned videos:
EP63: Christmas Live Stream ▸https://youtu.be/I2ZbRJpSnKg
EP43: From Sunny Australia to Running in Shorts in Munich feat. Lachlan ▸https://youtu.be/WcQEauVlvtE
EP3: Homes and Household Habits (and what's up with those German guest slippers?!) ▸https://youtu.be/dwWoFZZVLGI
REVERSE CULTURE SHOCK returning to Germany from the USA ▸https://youtu.be/yIUyaHJAoYk
Circumcision USA vs. Germany - HUGE DIFFERENCE!😱 ▸https://youtu.be/MNQYnqkFvFc

You can also watch this podcast on YouTube or listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Podbean, Amazon Music, and iHeart Radio!

Buy our merch ▸https://felifromgermany.com/collections/understanding-train-station • Follow us on Instagram▸instagram.com/understandingtrainstation • Support us on Patreon▸patreon.com/understandingtrainstation • Buy us a coffee▸buymeacoffee.com/utspodcast • Email us▸understandingtrainstation@gmail.com

Check out all the videos with Josh and Feli on the "Feli from Germany" YouTube channel▸https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvcmNAGhcEEMm1zpbbFcz41YALTd2eAed

Mar 02, 202301:08:43
EP66: Our Visa Stories (Doing It The Legal Way)

EP66: Our Visa Stories (Doing It The Legal Way)

Go to https://try.lingoda.com/UTS_Sprint_Challenge and use our code UTS2023 to get 20€ ($25) off your deposit when signing up for the Lingoda Sprint! #sprint202302

▸Moving to a foreign country, even if just for an exchange semester, can be daunting and confusing. For many, it is the first time they are confronted with the complexities of dealing with foreign governments and applying for visas. While it all can seem really scary and almost insurmountable, we wanted to help provide a light at the end of the tunnel and share our experiences with immigrating and applying for the necessary permits and visas that allow us to live in the U.S. and Germany. Please keep in mind that we aren’t official advisors on this subject, but we hope you all can gain some inspiration and insights into how it all works. :) We really covered it all in today's episode: From what it’s like to have an interview at the consulate to being interrogated at the border after an unintentional overstay. We would love to read about your experiences and questions on the topic in the YouTube comments! 

Mentioned Videos:
CARNIVAL IN GERMANY - People go crazy! ▸https://youtu.be/IVQL_70rBgg
Packing My Whole Life Into TWO SUITCASES?! Moving to the USA Q&A ▸https://youtu.be/FwPSxq2CSS0
EP65: "Work to Live" or "Live to Work"? ▸https://youtu.be/mAAq7SdnRFE
I WON THE GREEN CARD LOTTERY! ▸https://youtu.be/BkGCd3-T_zc
DV Lottery Process - My experiences with Interview, Medical, Activation ▸https://youtu.be/GKoVplHQ2gE

You can also watch this podcast on YouTube or listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Podbean, Amazon Music, and iHeart Radio!

Buy our merch ▸https://felifromgermany.com/collections/understanding-train-station • Follow us on Instagram▸instagram.com/understandingtrainstation • Support us on Patreon▸patreon.com/understandingtrainstation • Buy us a coffee▸buymeacoffee.com/utspodcast • Email us▸understandingtrainstation@gmail.com

Check out all the videos with Josh and Feli on the "Feli from Germany" YouTube channel▸https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvcmNAGhcEEMm1zpbbFcz41YALTd2eAed

Feb 16, 202301:39:49
EP65: "Work to Live" or "Live to Work"?

EP65: "Work to Live" or "Live to Work"?

When it comes to adulting, one thing is inevitable - we have to work. Whether you have a 9-5, do shiftwork, or are self-employed, we all have our own ways of financing our lives. While it is something so fundamental to modern society, there are many differences between how work is seen in the U.S. and Germany. A common saying is “In Germany, one works to live while in the U.S. one lives to work” - but is that true? In this week’s episode, we talk about our work experiences in both countries, what stereotypes exist in the work world, and even the physical environments we work in. Whether you’re currently in a “Großraumbüro”, in a cubicle, or just enjoying the podcast in your free time we hope you enjoy this week's episode and make sure to let us know your thoughts on this topic too!

Related Links:
EP4: Work-Life & Office Culture feat. Niklas (and life update from Josh!) ▸https://youtu.be/ireY7viwbBk
EP64: From U.S. Farm Country to the German Bicycle Mecca feat. TheBlackForestFamily
▸https://youtu.be/ktMfL-tuPiI
TikTok about unlimited vacation time by
@americanbaron  ▸https://in.tiktok.com/@americanbaron/video/7142555024072215854

You can also watch this podcast on YouTube or listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Podbean, Amazon Music, and iHeart Radio!

Buy our merch ▸https://felifromgermany.com/collections/understanding-train-station • Follow us on Instagram▸instagram.com/understandingtrainstation • Support us on Patreon▸patreon.com/understandingtrainstation • Buy us a coffee▸buymeacoffee.com/utspodcast • Email us▸understandingtrainstation@gmail.com

Check out all the videos with Josh and Feli on the "Feli from Germany" YouTube channel▸https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvcmNAGhcEEMm1zpbbFcz41YALTd2eAed

Jan 26, 202301:07:09
EP64: From U.S. Farm Country to the German Bicycle Mecca feat. The Black Forest Family ​

EP64: From U.S. Farm Country to the German Bicycle Mecca feat. The Black Forest Family ​

Go to https://try.lingoda.com/UTS_LanguageWins and use our code WINWITHUTS to get 20€ ($25) off your deposit when signing up for the Lingoda Sprint! #sprint202301

▸After a bit of a Christmas hiatus, we are excited to start the new year with some highly requested guests! Jonathan and Ashton are originally from the Midwest but have found their home in Germany's Black Forest. On their YouTube channel The Black Forest Family they regularly analyze complex differences between Germany and the US, like why Germans seem to increasingly turn away from religion or which country leaves their residents with more money, but they also document their personal journey of raising a child there and even building a house! From cycling through the beautiful area around Freiburg and the French Alsace region to the struggle of finding American-style household appliances and wanting to learn German to be able to understand their son, Jonathan and Ashton had so many fascinating stories to share and we hope you guys enjoy them as much as we did! :) Make sure you check out their website ▸ https://www.blackforestfamily.com/ and YouTube channel ▸ https://www.youtube.com/@TheBlackForestFamily to hear more about what life is like for a young ex-pat family in Southwest Germany!

You can also watch this podcast on YouTube or listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Podbean, Amazon Music, and iHeart Radio!

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Jan 12, 202301:42:26
EP63: Christmas Live Stream

EP63: Christmas Live Stream

++Good audio quality starts at 00:07:02++
For the last episode of the year, we decided to make it extra special! 😊🎄 So we got cozy in front of the Christmas tree with some Glühwein and recorded the episode while we were on a live stream so that you guys could interact with us and ask questions! (The live stream took place on the
Feli fom Germany YouTube channel due to technical issues.) Thank you so much for everyone tuning in and asking questions! We wish you all happy holidays and a "good slide into the new year" as the Germans say: "Guten Rutsch ins Neue Jahr!"

Check out the following episodes we mentioned:
EP8: Christmas Traditions in the US vs. Germany (Are St. Nikolaus and Santa Claus the same?!) ▸https://youtu.be/3x8JcTMFfy0
EP29: Where It All Began - An Interview with Josh's High School German Teacher ▸https://youtu.be/m0V3CT0vuTA
Dialect Series ▸https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsR1CX0-8-V-yXY0Q_r_9Pl1hKSyOO9JJ

You can also watch this podcast on YouTube or listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Podbean, Amazon Music, and iHeart Radio!

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Dec 23, 202201:24:20
EP62: An International Love Story feat. Joss and Janik

EP62: An International Love Story feat. Joss and Janik

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This week, we have a real power couple join us on the podcast! Some of you might already know them and for the rest of you, we think it's about time you meet them! Joss and Janik are content creators and entrepreneurs and share a lot of their experiences with the world on YouTube and Instagram. Janik is from Germany, Joss is from Mexico and they're currently enjoying the Christmas season in beautiful London. Together, we talked about how they met, the struggles that come with a long-distance relationship, and living abroad, what it's like dating people who don’t share your native language/culture, and about their plans for the future! We hope you enjoy listening to it as much as we did recording it! 

Check out Joss and Janik
on YouTube: ▸ https://www.youtube.com/@JossAndJanik  and ▸https://www.youtube.com/user/jossalmm
on Instagram ▸https://www.instagram.com/jossalm ▸https://www.instagram.com/janikruehl ▸https://www.instagram.com/jossandjanik
and check out NATOLL shampoo bars ▸https://www.natoll.co https://www.instagram.com/natoll_co


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Dec 01, 202201:35:52
EP61: Q&A - Midterms, World Cup, Celebrity Encounters and More!
Nov 18, 202201:11:08
EP60: South of the Equator. Brazilian Identity, Language and Travel Tips feat. Matheus

EP60: South of the Equator. Brazilian Identity, Language and Travel Tips feat. Matheus

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▸This week’s episode is a first for UTS! Not only have we never had a guest from Brazil on our podcast before, but we've also never had someone join us who we didn't have any prior connections to through social media or friends. Matheus is actually a fan of the podcast and reached out to us on Instagram offering his time in case we ever wanted to talk about anything Brazil-related. So -- spoiler alert -- we did and we really enjoyed our conversation about the differences between Brazil and the rest of Latin America, the language difference between Brazil and Portugal, and the German influences in Brazil. Matheus also shared some tips for anyone who wants to visit Brazil! We hope you all enjoy the conversation as much as we did and make sure to post your questions for Matheus in the YouTube comments. (And yes, the 7-1 world cup game may have come up as well 😅)

You can also watch this podcast on YouTube or listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Podbean, Amazon Music, and iHeart Radio!

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Nov 03, 202201:22:42
EP59: Oktoberfest & La Dolce Vita feat. Ben

EP59: Oktoberfest & La Dolce Vita feat. Ben

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▸Although busy schedules normally slow down in the fall, Feli and Josh have been busier than ever. With Oktoberfest and then respective vacations in Italy and Greece, we thought we’d invite Ben, Feli’s boyfriend, to talk about our travels, his developing perspective on Europe, and his first experiences at Oktoberfest! It was a lot to pack into one episode so make sure to send us your questions so we can do a follow-up episode in the near future. We hope you all enjoy and get inspired to get out and see the world!

Watch Feli's & Ben's Oktoberfest Vlog ▸https://youtu.be/pThcuJ11Ihc

You can also watch this podcast on YouTube or listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Podbean, Amazon Music, and iHeart Radio!

Buy our merch ▸https://felifromgermany.com/collections/understanding-train-station • Follow us on Instagram▸instagram.com/understandingtrainstation • Support us on Patreon▸patreon.com/understandingtrainstation • Buy us a coffee▸buymeacoffee.com/utspodcast • Email us▸understandingtrainstation@gmail.com

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Oct 21, 202258:17
EP58: Stars, Stripes, Soccer – Patriotism in Germany vs. the US

EP58: Stars, Stripes, Soccer – Patriotism in Germany vs. the US

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▸Are you proud to be from your country? Are you patriotic? Why or why not? 🤔 We know this is a really tricky question and it's possible that your answer is going to be more of an emotional one than a rational one based on a list of pros and cons. But it's such an interesting topic to think about, and based on where we were raised, our perceptions of patriotism can be so different from one another! Just take Germany and the US, for example. Those two countries couldn't have a more different approach towards this topic which is why in this week's episode, we talk about how and when Germans and Americans are patriotic and how we've experienced patriotism (or the lack thereof) in our home country vs. our respective home of choice in the last few years. Let us know how you view this topic in the YouTube comments! And if you're German: Do you think Germany should get a little more patriotic?

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Oct 06, 202237:29
EP57: Y’all Talk Funny! Guessing YOUR Accents and Dialects - Pt. 6

EP57: Y’all Talk Funny! Guessing YOUR Accents and Dialects - Pt. 6

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We’re back in person again and you know what that means… another episode of “Y’all Talk Funny”! We love doing this series as we get to hear directly from you listeners, and this episode was especially fun since we had quite a few English-speaking participants this time as well as the classic German dialects. Can you guess along where these accents and dialects are from? If you would like to send us a voice recording as well, just head over to anchor.fm/understandingtrainstation and then click on the “+ Message” button (note that there is a 1-minute time limit per message), and maybe you'll be part of the next episode in this series! :)

You can also watch this podcast on YouTube or listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Podbean, Amazon Music, and iHeart Radio!

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Sep 23, 202201:06:40
EP56: Reverse Culture Shock - When Home Becomes Foreign

EP56: Reverse Culture Shock - When Home Becomes Foreign

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After we had to cancel our last episode due to illness and travels, we're back with a new episode in which we discuss Josh’s recent trips to the US and France, and the weird sensation referred to as "reverse culture shock" that both of us have plenty of experience with when visiting our respective home countries. Have you experienced reverse culture shock before too?

Mentioned videos:

EP7: From India to the USA - Experiences of an International Student feat. Sheffi ▸https://youtu.be/7NtB0gVE_iQ

EP34: La vie avec les boches - From France to Munich feat. Laetitia & Chloé ▸https://youtu.be/aPxNaFGjcV8

EP50: From Ukraine to Germany - When War Forces One to Leave Home feat. Anna ▸https://youtu.be/AgsOWbayxx0

EP26: Different Personalities in Different Languages? ▸https://youtu.be/B3wjaqSHP7Q

REVERSE CULTURE SHOCK returning to Germany from the USA | Feli from Germany ▸https://youtu.be/yIUyaHJAoYk

EP47: On The Road! Driving in Germany vs. USA ▸https://youtu.be/U3cFYazUZUI

EP55: How to Spend a Summer - Cincinnati vs. Munich ▸https://youtu.be/F_LfKg0UIKQ

EP44: Friday Night Lights in a Quaint German Town feat. NALF
https://youtu.be/YzCaiPSCcO0


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Sep 09, 202201:18:29
EP55: How to Spend a Summer - Cincinnati vs. Munich
Aug 11, 202201:31:29
EP54: From Cincinnati to Vienna and Berlin - Stories of an International Student feat. Sarah

EP54: From Cincinnati to Vienna and Berlin - Stories of an International Student feat. Sarah

++German speaking part 1:37:47 - 1:44:25 - English subtitles available YouTube!++

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Although we try to include various perspectives in our interviews, sometimes there’s just no place like home! That's why this week, we are excited to introduce you to someone who has helped out somewhat behind the scenes here with the podcast, namely Sarah. Sarah is a Cincinnatian, like Josh, and currently lives in Berlin. If you want to hear more about her experiences moving during a pandemic, living in Austria and being a master's student in Berlin, make sure you listen to the end! She also has some tips for others wanting to pursue a similar path so if that’s you, we hope you can get something from the interview. We hope you all enjoy this conversation as much as we did!

Mentioned videos:

EP48: Let's Speak Some German! ▸https://youtu.be/u2_b2VPqw1g

EP29: Where It All Began - An Interview with Josh's High School German Teacher▸https://youtu.be/m0V3CT0vuTA

Easy German channel ▸https://www.youtube.com/easygerman

You can also watch this podcast on YouTube or listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Podbean, Amazon Music, and iHeart Radio!

Buy our merch ▸https://felifromgermany.com/collections/understanding-train-station • Follow us on Instagram▸instagram.com/understandingtrainstation • Support us on Patreon▸patreon.com/understandingtrainstation • Buy us a coffee▸buymeacoffee.com/utspodcast • Email us▸understandingtrainstation@gmail.com

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Jul 29, 202201:51:23
EP53: Q&A - Tricky Words, Fashion Differences, Gun Control and More!

EP53: Q&A - Tricky Words, Fashion Differences, Gun Control and More!

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You asked and we answered! After having some heavier topics in the last episodes, we wanted to interact more with you all and answer some of your questions. So in this week’s episode, we discuss a hodgepodge of various topics and give you our tips and opinions to answer your questions. If you want to know what the hardest words are for us to pronounce, how we can identify Americans abroad, what superstitions Germany and the US have in common, or what our thoughts on safety in the US are then make sure to stick around till the end!

You can also watch this podcast on YouTube or listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Podbean, Amazon Music, and iHeart Radio!

Buy our merch ▸https://felifromgermany.com/collections/understanding-train-station • Follow us on Instagram▸instagram.com/understandingtrainstation • Support us on Patreon▸patreon.com/understandingtrainstation • Buy us a coffee▸buymeacoffee.com/utspodcast • Email us▸understandingtrainstation@gmail.com

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Jul 14, 202201:26:53
EP52: Getting Settled Smoothly (& Happy Pride!) feat. Jen & Yvonne from Simple Germany

EP52: Getting Settled Smoothly (& Happy Pride!) feat. Jen & Yvonne from Simple Germany

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Meet Yvonne and Jen - founders and co-creators of Simple Germany. We are super excited to have them join us for our last episode in June - also known as Pride Month! Jen is originally from Guatemala and Yvonne is from Germany (Latin America and Germany - a mixture close to Josh’s heart). We loved learning more about what led them to start their website and YouTube Channel, hearing about how they both ended up in Düsseldorf and exchanging experiences with them about what it’s like to be LGBTQ+ in our respective countries! Make sure to check out their content to get tips on how to make the move to Germany go more smoothly. We hope you all enjoy it as much as we did and Happy Pride! Timestamps: 00:00 Intro | 06:17 Welcome Jen & Yvonne! | 16:37 Biggest culture shocks | 30:14 All about “Simple Germany” 51:02 | Being LGBTQ+ in Germany and other countries | 01:30:54 Which language do you speak with each other?

Check out Simple Germany:

https://www.youtube.com/simplegermany

https://www.simplegermany.com/

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Jun 30, 202201:35:16
EP51: Where We Come From - Ancestry, Ethnicity and Racism in Germany and the U.S.

EP51: Where We Come From - Ancestry, Ethnicity and Racism in Germany and the U.S.

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Do you know where your ancestors came from? Josh did a genetic ancestry test a few years back and found out that he's mostly German and Irish! Taking these tests and speaking about your ancestry is a pretty common thing for Americans which is why this week, we took some time to discuss this ancestry-fascination in the U.S. and how ethnicity and racism are inherently intertwined with the topic as well. With buzz words like race and ethnicity so baked into the American vernacular, we also talked about Feli’s first interactions with these categories that are almost considered tabu in Germany. We hope you all enjoy our discussion and make sure to let us know your thoughts too!

GERMAN TRIES ENGLISH TONGUE TWISTERS & VICE VERSA ▸https://youtu.be/9ZazWdsXDUQ

Episode with Frau König ▸https://youtu.be/m0V3CT0vuTA

Episode with Jay Samuelz ▸https://youtu.be/S29Xel4R2wk 

Episode with Sheffi ▸https://youtu.be/7NtB0gVE_iQ

You can also watch this podcast on YouTube or listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Podbean, Amazon Music, and iHeart Radio!

Buy our merch ▸https://felifromgermany.com/collections/understanding-train-station • Follow us on Instagram▸instagram.com/understandingtrainstation • Support us on Patreon▸patreon.com/understandingtrainstation • Buy us a coffee▸buymeacoffee.com/utspodcast • Email us▸understandingtrainstation@gmail.com

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Jun 16, 202201:09:22
EP50: From Ukraine to Germany - When War Forces One to Leave Home feat. Anna

EP50: From Ukraine to Germany - When War Forces One to Leave Home feat. Anna

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This week, we head east to discuss and learn about the devastating situation that currently exists in Ukraine. Our friend Anna - a Ukrainian who fled to Germany - joined us to tell us about her experiences living in Ukraine when the war began, what life was like in the first few weeks of the invasion, her journey to Germany, and how she has adjusted to life here in Munich. And of course, we discussed some of the fun cultural differences between Germany and Ukraine (Would you have expected "tea" to be one of the first topics that came up here?). We are so thankful to her for being so vulnerable with us and being willing to share her experiences with all of us. We encourage everyone to inform themselves about what is going on and to support the efforts for peace in whatever way they can!

Further resources: Kalush Orchestra - Stefania (Official Video Eurovision 2022) ▸https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z8Z51no1TD0Organizations to donate to: ▸https://ukrainewar.carrd.co/https://www.cnbc.com/2022/03/09/heres-a-list-of-top-rated-charities-to-help-the-ukraine-relief-effort.htmlFrom Germany▸https://www.tagesschau.de/spendenkonten/spendenkonten-133.html

Timestamps: 00:00:00 Intro | 00:04:47 Josh's trip to East Germany & holidays | 00:09:02 Meat consumption | 00:13:15 Learn a language for your summer travels (with Lingoda) | 00:19:20 Introducing our guest Anna | 00:22:38 Welcome, Anna! | 00:24:21 Tell us about yourself | 00:36:32 How did you leave Ukraine? | 00:44:21 Was Germany really as welcoming to Ukrainian refugees as the media suggest? | 00:59:12 How and why did you become a German teacher? | 01:14:31 German part: How do you perceive Germans and Germany now that you live here? What are the biggest differences? | 01:19:32 More culture shocks | 01:32:08 What do you miss about Ukraine? | 01:39:45 What else would you like to share?

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Jun 03, 202201:48:50
EP49: The Mystery of Eurovision & German vs. American Restaurant Culture

EP49: The Mystery of Eurovision & German vs. American Restaurant Culture

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▸After last week’s intense German episode we thought we’d take the opportunity to explore some of the finer things in life - like the Eurovision Song Contest and restaurants! We discuss what Eurovision is, what we think about it, and who our favorite acts were. And since we just can’t seem to keep things short, we also covered the topics of dining in restaurants in the U.S. vs. Germany. We hope you guys enjoy the mishmash of topics and make sure to leave your thoughts in the comments!

You can also watch this podcast on YouTube or listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Podbean, Amazon Music, and iHeart Radio!

Buy our merch ▸https://felifromgermany.com/collections/understanding-train-station • Follow us on Instagram▸instagram.com/understandingtrainstation • Support us on Patreon▸patreon.com/understandingtrainstation • Buy us a coffee▸buymeacoffee.com/utspodcast • Email us▸understandingtrainstation@gmail.com

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May 20, 202201:06:21
EP48: Let's Speak Some German!

EP48: Let's Speak Some German!

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You guys asked for it and we made it happen! No more short segments where we say a few sentences in German. This week's episode is full on Deutsch! We asked you guys to send in your questions for us and we did our best to give you honest answers. It was weird speaking German in front of the camera instead of English but this way you get a glimpse into how we normally communicate with each other. Do you guys notice a difference? We hope you all enjoy and those of you who don't speak German don't get too upset!
++German segment starts at 00:07:38 - subtitles available on YouTube++

Check out Josh's "gas station story" here: AMERICAN FLUENT IN GERMAN! ▸ https://youtu.be/gr313Rac0Z8

Timestamps: 0:00 Intro (English)  - 2:37 Improve your German with Lingoda - 7:38 Start of Q&A in German - 8:17 Question 1 - 12:41 Question 2 - 19:01 Question 3 - 22:26 Question 4 - 23:53 Question 5 - 29:17 Question 6 - 38:15 Question 7 - 45:37 Question 8+9 - 55:18 Question 10 - 56:33 Question 11 - 01:01:00 Outro

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May 06, 202201:04:40
EP47: On The Road! Driving in Germany vs. USA
Apr 21, 202201:34:58
EP46: Y'all talk funny! Guessing YOUR accents & dialects - Pt. 5
Apr 07, 202242:42
EP45: 100k Dollars Debt After College?! Money & Finances in Germany vs. USA

EP45: 100k Dollars Debt After College?! Money & Finances in Germany vs. USA

Josh was back in Cincinnati for two weeks, so we got to record a couple of episodes in person 🥳 And we finally got to talk about a topic that we've been wanting to cover for a while now: Money and finances in Germany and the US. While many Americans are probably shocked by the fact that a lot of places in Germany still don't accept card payments, many Germans are baffled by how many people in the US are in debt. From student loans and mortgages to car loans and credit card debt, for many Americans, borrowing money is a normal part of life. So let's talk about the different mindsets and approaches to finances and consumption as well as our personal experiences with credit scores (and the German Schufa)!

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Mentioned videos and statistics:

EP15: Do we speak the same language? Dialects & accents in the US and Germany ▸https://youtu.be/cdAMyjaBGPo

EP2: Adulting 2.0 - Life Outside of the Classroom ▸https://youtu.be/cAR6nDM2wUo

EP29: Where It All Began - An Interview with Josh's High School German Teacher ▸https://youtu.be/m0V3CT0vuTA

Warum Amerikaner immer verschuldet sind by  @lebenUSA https://youtu.be/kZDuOvtz8Cw

https://shiftprocessing.com/american-debt/

https://de.statista.com/statistik/daten/studie/257536/umfrage/anteil-der-deutschen-mit-kredit-nach-altersgruppen/#:~:text=%C3%9Cber%20alle%20Altersgruppen%20hinweg%20verf%C3%BCgten,10%2C1%20Prozent.

https://www.cnbc.com/2019/07/20/heres-why-so-many-americans-cant-handle-a-400-unexpected-expense.html

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Mar 24, 202201:01:32
EP44: Friday Night Lights in a Quaint German Town feat. NALF

EP44: Friday Night Lights in a Quaint German Town feat. NALF

Moving to Germany to play American Football? Might sound crazy but our guest NALF did exactly that! Originally from Portland, Oregon, he now lives in the small (and beautiful!) German town of Schwäbisch Hall, plays football for the Schwäbisch Hall Unicorns, and documents his life and everyday experiences on his YouTube channel. We were excited to finally have him on our podcast and talk to him about what it's like playing College Football in the US compared to the semi-professional league in Germany, what has kept him in Germany for over 6 years, and why he has an Italian passport!

Check out NALF's YouTube channel here▸https://www.youtube.com/c/NALFVLOGS

Mentioned episodes & videos:

EP42: The Super Bowl & American Sports Culture ▸https://youtu.be/1V3l4_AC4Tw

EP14: A German with the American Dream - Football and College Life feat. Daniel ▸https://youtu.be/lWmHKWBROdA

DIDN’T KNOW HOW TO EXIT THE GARAGE! Life as an expat w/ NALF (Part 1) ▸https://youtu.be/ocHDhelwWPA

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Mar 10, 202201:09:34
EP43: From Sunny Australia to Running in Shorts in Munich feat. Lachlan
Feb 24, 202201:20:09
EP42: The Super Bowl & American Sports Culture

EP42: The Super Bowl & American Sports Culture

For the first time in over 30 years, the Cincinnati Bengals made it to the Super Bowl and are going to play the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, February 13th! The city of Cincinnati is going crazy over this and even we, two people who don't usually follow sports, are super excited which is why today's episode is all about the Super Bowl, American sports culture, and how it compares to sports culture in Germany. Go Bengals! P.S. Send us photos of your Super Bowl watch parties on Instagram @understandingtrainstation or via email at understandingtrainstation@gmail.com!  

Mentioned episodes & videos:

EP14: A German with the American Dream - Football and College Life feat. Daniel ▸https://youtu.be/lWmHKWBROdA

Buying “AMERICAN” GROCERIES in Germany ▸https://youtu.be/bAuwlBMs3iU

SPORTS in the US vs. Germany ▸https://youtu.be/EhwAaxudVKY

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Feb 10, 202201:08:58
EP41: Y'all talk funny! We react to YOUR dialects - Pt. 4
Jan 27, 202245:39
EP40: Josh in Germany - One Year Later

EP40: Josh in Germany - One Year Later

One year ago, Josh packed up his things in Cincinnati and moved to Munich for work. Just a few days after he arrived, he and Feli sat together in this very spot and talked about the logistics of the move, the obstacles he was about to face, and what it felt like starting this new journey (watch here ▸https://youtu.be/KpFrtKhfy6Q). Now, a whole year later, Feli wants to know how his first year living in Germany went. What were the highlights and the low lights? Does Munich feel like home to him now? And has Germany changed him?

EP13 Josh in Germany Pt. 1▸▸YouTube Audio

EP23: Josh in Germany Pt. 2 ▸YouTube Audio

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Jan 13, 202250:21
EP39: Return of a Legend - Interview and Life Update from Niklas

EP39: Return of a Legend - Interview and Life Update from Niklas

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All good things must come to an end… but don’t worry, we’re not talking about this podcast! In this week's episode, one of our most requested guests, Niklas, returns to answer your questions, discuss differences between northern and southern Germany, and update us on some exciting things going on in his life. We hope you guys enjoy catching up with Niklas as much as we did and we wish everyone a wonderful holiday season! 

Check out our last episode with Niklas ▸https://youtu.be/ireY7viwbBk

Fettes Brot - Nordisch by Nature ▸https://youtu.be/KfWyo2mqXnw

How GERMAN is CHICAGO? Discovering America's German Roots ▸https://youtu.be/JpJW7ywUpas


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Dec 24, 202101:47:26
EP38: Q&A - German Dating Services, the Lottery, Visas, and More!

EP38: Q&A - German Dating Services, the Lottery, Visas, and More!

+++Subtitles available for German part at 39:17-41:16+++

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Christmas time is here so we went through YOUR wish list aka questions for us and tried to answer them! We talk about German dating services, the German lottery, how to order at an American restaurant, how to find a job in the US as a German, and more. We hope you enjoy it!

Mentioned episodes:

Josh in Germany ▸https://youtu.be/KpFrtKhfy6Q

Dialect episode▸https://youtu.be/mz9QlYkwMkM\

Episode with Leati▸https://youtu.be/aPxNaFGjcV8

Episode with Seymer▸https://youtu.be/akStgNGsDuQ

Episode with Niklas ▸https://youtu.be/ireY7viwbBk

Episode with Sheffi▸https://youtu.be/7NtB0gVE_iQ

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Dec 09, 202101:09:02
EP37: When Kiwi Culture Meets Germany feat. Antoinette Emily

EP37: When Kiwi Culture Meets Germany feat. Antoinette Emily

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A German and a Kiwi meet in a bar in New Zealand. Numbers are exchanged and 11 years later they’re still together with three kids and are living in Germany. Although it may sound like the beginning of a joke, this is the story of this week’s interview guest Antoinette from the YouTube channel “Antoinette Emily”. We were so happy to be able to collaborate with her, learn more about her story and compare our experiences with moving abroad. Since Antoinette has children, she brings an interesting perspective that we haven’t had on the podcast yet. We hope you all enjoy our conversation as much as we did. And a Happy Thanksgiving to all! 

Check out Antoinette's channel: ▸https://www.youtube.com/c/MamasStudio

Follow Antoinette on Instagram: @antoinette_nz ▸https://www.instagram.com/antoinette_nz

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Nov 25, 202101:41:41
EP36: No Humor vs. Fast Food? We react to the biggest clichés about Germany and the US

EP36: No Humor vs. Fast Food? We react to the biggest clichés about Germany and the US

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Americans are loud and eat nothing but fast food? 🇺🇸 And Germans have no sense of humor and are overly punctual? 🇩🇪 We asked you guys which clichés come to your mind when thinking about the two countries and you delivered! So for today's episode, we sat down and went through the list of clichés and shared our personal opinions on them both from the perspective of someone who grew up in that country and someone who just recently moved there. Let's find out how many of these statements we actually found to be true and how many were just straight-up bullshit! 😁

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Nov 11, 202101:40:60
EP35: Halloween

EP35: Halloween

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++German parts at 14:29 -17:41 and  01:06:41-01:08:27++

Americanization of existing culture or a childhood tradition? No matter how you view Halloween, we are both psyched that it’s right around the corner! In this week’s episode, we discuss how we celebrated Halloween and fall traditions growing up and how we now view it in our adoptive countries. Bobbing for apples, trick or treating, or dealing with grumpy neighbors, we share some of our favorite aspects of Halloween and look forward to hearing yours!

Feli's video on "Halloween USA vs. Germany" ▸https://youtu.be/UAXyHE5L3DQ

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Oct 29, 202101:12:20
EP34: La vie avec les boches - From France to Munich feat. Laetitia & Chloé

EP34: La vie avec les boches - From France to Munich feat. Laetitia & Chloé

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In this week‘s episode we head west from Germany (at least mentally if not physically) and had the opportunity to interview two of Josh’s French friends - Chloé and Laetitia. Both of them moved to Munich for work and have decided to stay for the foreseeable future. We had a great time learning about their stories, some of the cultural differences between Germany and France and what life is like for a French person living in Munich! We hope you all enjoy listening to our conversation and learning a little more about the relationship between these two neighboring countries!

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Oct 14, 202101:15:13
EP33: Y'all talk funny! We're guessing YOUR dialects - Pt. 3

EP33: Y'all talk funny! We're guessing YOUR dialects - Pt. 3

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We're back at it! You guys sent me voice recordings of YOUR English or German dialect/accent and we tried to understand what you were saying and locate where you might be from. This was already part 3 of this series that we enjoy a lot! We're going to record another episode for this, next time we're together in person, so feel free to send us your voice recordings at https://anchor.fm/understandingtrainstation (click on the "+ message" button). We can't wait to listen to your messages! :)

Mentioned videos:

EP29: Where It All Began - An Interview with Josh's High School German Teacher https://youtu.be/m0V3CT0vuTA 

EP14: A German with the American Dream - Football and College Life feat. Daniel https://youtu.be/lWmHKWBROdA

EP13: Josh in Germany - Moving During a Pandemic https://youtu.be/KpFrtKhfy6Q

EP15: Do we speak the same language? Dialects & accents in the US and Germany https://youtu.be/cdAMyjaBGPo

EP21: Y’all speak funny! We react to YOUR dialects https://youtu.be/d9Z46vD2ezA

EP30: Y'all talk funny! We're listening to YOUR dialects https://youtu.be/q7YfWFfceow


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Sep 30, 202157:33
EP32: The Name of the Game - How German Federal Elections Work

EP32: The Name of the Game - How German Federal Elections Work

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September 26th is going to be a big day for Germany! The German people are electing a new Bundestag (federal parliament) and after 16 years of being in office, Angela Merkel decided not to run anymore and Germany will be getting a new chancellor. But how do elections even work in Germany? What's up with all that talk about an Erststimme (first vote) and a Zweitstimme (second vote)? And how is the chancellor elected if people don't vote for them on the ballot? In today's episode, we tried to answer all of these questions and give you guys a comprehensible overview of the German election process and the different parties. For more detailed insights, we linked some articles below. Also, please feel free to add information and talk about the elections in the comments on YouTube!

Find more English speaking resources here:

https://www.dw.com/en/german-election-process/a-37805756

https://www.deutschland.de/en/2021-bundestag-elections

https://www.dw.com/en/cdu-csu-spd-afd-fdp-left-greens/a-38085900

Mentioned chart of the political spectrum chart Germany vs. USA: https://fivethirtyeight.com/features/six-charts-to-help-americans-understand-the-upcoming-german-election/


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Sep 16, 202101:08:59
EP31: Q&A - German patriotism, living expenses, how our parents reacted to us moving abroad & more!

EP31: Q&A - German patriotism, living expenses, how our parents reacted to us moving abroad & more!

+++German-speaking sections: 00:35:32 - 00:42:26 and 00:50:15 - 00:54:08. English subtitles available on YouTube for that part! Just activate them on YouTube.+++ Do we think that Germans should be more patriotic? Was it difficult to have our university degrees recognized in the other country? What did our parents say when we told them we were going to move abroad? It's time for a Q&A episode, so we asked you guys on our Instagram page (@understandingtrainstation) to ask us questions and we went through them and tried to answer them as best as we could.  P.S. When Josh talked about having his university degree recognized in Germany, he's referring to this government agency: https://www.kmk.org/zab/zentralstelle-fuer-auslaendisches-bildungswesen.html

Mentioned videos: EP29: Where It All Began - An Interview with Josh's High School German Teacher▸https://youtu.be/m0V3CT0vuTA EP13: Josh in Germany - Moving During a Pandemic ▸https://youtu.be/KpFrtKhfy6Q

You can listen to this podcast/watch it on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Podbean, Amazon Music, and iHeart Radio!

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Sep 02, 202101:12:06
EP30: Y'all talk funny! We're listening to YOUR dialects

EP30: Y'all talk funny! We're listening to YOUR dialects

A while back we asked you all to send us voice messages of you speaking your dialect/regional accents! We were overwhelmed with the number of messages we received and were only able to feature a few of them back in Episode 21. For that reason we decided to keep the series going and continue with the messages we didn’t get to last time! These are some of our favorite episodes to record so make sure to send us your dialect if we haven’t gotten to it yet and we will keep the series going. Sit back, relax and have fun guessing along with us!

Start learning languages with Busuu here:  💻  Web: https://bit.ly/understandingtrainstation_busuu 📱 Mobile: https://bit.ly/understandingtrainstation_busuu_app

Mentioned videos:

EP21: Y’all speak funny! We react to YOUR dialects▸https://youtu.be/d9Z46vD2ezA

EP15: Do we speak the same language? Dialects & accents in the US and Germany▸https://youtu.be/cdAMyjaBGPo

You can listen to this podcast/watch it on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Podbean, Amazon Music, and iHeart Radio!

Buy our merch ▸https://felifromgermany.com/collections/understanding-train-station • Follow us on Instagram▸instagram.com/understandingtrainstation • Support us on Patreon▸patreon.com/understandingtrainstation • Buy us a coffee▸buymeacoffee.com/utspodcast • Email us▸understandingtrainstation@gmail.com • Website▸understandingtrainstation.com

Check out all the videos with Josh and Feli on the "Feli from Germany" YouTube channel▸https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvcmNAGhcEEMm1zpbbFcz41YALTd2eAed

Aug 19, 202101:01:52