Decades From Home - A Podcast About Germany

Episode 219: Quadrell Hell

Feb 22, 2025

The hosts kick off with a hilarious recount of fire safety training, showcasing the competitive spirit of parents and kids. They dive into the social implications of schnitzel choices and debate if chicken is the worst meat. Excitement builds for Sam Fender's concert in Munich, while nostalgia envelopes discussions about Newcastle United's 1995-96 players. Political discourse takes a turn, tackling electoral disenfranchisement in Germany, alongside reflections on the challenges of maintaining democratic values amidst rising extremism.

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Quick takeaways

The podcast emphasizes the importance of fire safety in homes, highlighting both educational experiences and humorous interactions at the firefighting exhibition.

Cultural differences in queuing behavior are discussed, showcasing the host's transition from British politeness to a more assertive German style in everyday life.

The hosts express feelings of disenfranchisement regarding voting rights for expatriates in Germany amid the backdrop of the upcoming federal elections.

Deep dives

Fire Safety Training Experience

The host shares a personal experience regarding a recent training session at a fire safety exhibition in Augsburg. This event highlighted the importance of fire safety, particularly the significance of smoke detectors for home safety. It provided a fun environment for families, allowing children to explore fire trucks and engage in interactive exhibits. However, the host faced a humorous yet uncomfortable interaction with other parents while trying to ensure his son got a chance to sit in the driver's seat of a vintage fire truck.

Intro

4min

Cultural Queues and Community Safety

4min

Safety Concerns and Football Dreams

2min

Schnitzel Shenanigans and Concert Anticipations

8min

Nostalgia for Newcastle: The Amiobi Era

6min

Navigating Political Disenfranchisement and Extremism

27min

Shifting Focus: From Politics to Lighthearted Conversations

2min

Despite the fact we’ve only recorded the podcast in the same room once in 219 episodes, that doesn’t mean we should be lax on health and safety. That’s why we sent Nic on some training over the weekend, to the Feuerwehrerlebniswelt in Augsburg. We find out whether he actually learnt anything, aside from how to scare the other parents.

From firefighting, we return to class conscious grub, after discovering that Krapfen (doughnuts) can say a lot about a person’s social class last week. We wonder what Schnitzel says about social class, and argue over whether chicken is or isn’t the worst meat. We also discuss Geordie musician Sam Fender and his upcoming concert in Munich.

We finish things off with a final look at the federal election in Germany, the chaos caused by JD Vance’s speech to the EU, and try and work out what on earth a Quadrell might be.

Theme tune courtesy of Kloß mit Soß

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