Philipp Stelzel

In this podcast, Philipp Stelzel, an academic and author, discusses his humorous handbook for surviving life in higher education, 'The Faculty Lounge: A Cocktail Guide for Academics'. He shares more than 50 academic-themed drink recipes, including 'The Dissertation Committee' and 'The Faculty Meeting'. The podcast covers topics such as the intellectual exchange between German and American historians, the origins of the cocktail book during the COVID pandemic, and the role of the German Studies Association in the book's development. Stelzel also explores cocktail culture in Germany and addresses potential pushback and adjustments to the book's recipes.

Author Philipp Stelzel discusses his book 'The Faculty Lounge: A Cocktail Guide for Academics'. He shares how the book came to be during the COVID lockdown, the role of the German Studies Association, and the rise of cocktail culture in Germany. The speaker also addresses controversy surrounding shaking fruit juice cocktails.