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Episode 10 is here! I’m really proud to have made it this long, since so many folks pod-fade once they realize how much work is involved. I don’t pod-fade, baby, I procrastinate! So, yeah, it took a few weeks to get it together but I was sick, had vacation, the dog ate it, there was this big monster and…well, let’s keep looking forward, shall we? This episode is about GERMAN BEER after all!

 

In this episode you’ll learn all about:
-What makes German beer so special (Rheinheitsgebot)
-What are the differences between German Ales and Lagers
-Some of the most popular types of German Ales and Largers
-German Beer Culture
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In this episode I am joined by one of my brothers, Tom (just back from Thailand via Dubai), and together we tackle the topic of German stereotypes.

Tom has lived and worked in Germany before as well as in Asia, so he brings a unique view to the subject. The stereotypes about Germans that we discuss (to debunk or justify) are:
points 1 - 3 were originally discussed in the first episode of the myGermany Podcast
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Sorry for the long wait folks. We’ve had a full house for several weeks now and I’ve been doing some serious business traveling. But here we are, back for another episode!

This time we are talking about eating out in Germany. Yes, there are fantastic restaurants to enjoy in Germany, and yes, there are a few things you should be aware of when visiting them. By the time you have listened to the podcast you should be able to answer the following questions with no problem what-so-ever:

• it is polite to keep your hands in your lap when dining in Germany. TRUE or FALSE
• you must wait to be seated at most German restaurants. TRUE or FALSE
• you can expect to get as many free refills of water and coffee as you want. TRUE or FALSE
• The “Stammtisch” is the perfect place to sit when no other tables are free. TRUE or FALSE

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myGermany podcast episode 7 features music by the excellent German band Spherical who are based in Hamburg. Spherical’s Oliver Fischer was kind enough to allow me to play three of their songs for this podcast: “decision”, “feeling everything” and “I wonder”.

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This episode of the myGermany podcast deals with my recent experiences in celebrating Mayday in Germany as well as giving you a taste of Hamburg.

The coat of arms forthe city-state of Hamburg
The City of Hamburg is a very exciting place to visit, with lots of nordic and nautical charm. Hamburg is the second largest city in Germany and with Hamburg Harbour, its principal port, Hamburg is also the second largest port city in Europe, no. 9 in the world-ranking of ports and the largest city in the European Union which is not a national capital.

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