Episode 52: 12 Months of Nonsense

On the show this week:

We’re joined by Tom the Abroad American to talk konterbier, turkey hangovers and why the British should be celebrating Thanksgiving. Nic does some emergency baking, Simon enjoys his new snow shovel and Tom tells us what it’s like to go to university in Germany.

We discuss why Germans don’t enjoy spicy food, what German foods might be improved with the addition of a serious rate of Scovilles and where to find a decent curry, at least in the south. Nic shares his dream of buying a sword, while Simon wonders if it’s finally our chance to remake The Highlander. 

With Merkel finally stepping down after her caretaker Chancellor role over the last few months, we wonder about her leaving ceremony, why German soldiers were involved and what a Nina Hagen song sounds like when played by a military band.

We finish by looking at a recent report on Corona protests in the East of Germany, and Nic takes us all through the favourites for the 2nd Deutscher Bier pokal.