Podcasts by Hier & There. The podcast of the Germanic-American Institute (GAI Podcast)
Since 1957, the Germanic-American Institute has been building cultural bridges between the American Midwest and German-speaking European countries.
We cordially invite you on the inside, to join us as we share insights into German grammar and the German cultural experience. We’ll look at current topics, and we’ll let you know about all the events that we are involved in, and you can participate in.
If you'd like us to answer any questions you may have about our content, history, grammar, etc. please email us at podcast@gaimn.org and we'll answer your question in the next episode.
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S4|E16: And Cut! That's a wrap, folks! from 2022-05-08T08:36:55
There is no easy way to "exit stage left", alas, we must.
Somewhat surprisingly, this is the final episode of the GAI's Podcast "Hier & There".
First and foremost...
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S4E15 | "Welcome to Amerika" - Revisiting the student experiences of a 2018 project from 2022-04-24T22:16:45
In this episode, we are welcoming 4 students of the University of St. Thomas; revisiting the impressions, memories, and take-away from their project "Welcome to Amerika" - conversations with Ger...
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S4E14 | Favorite things - Part Two from 2022-04-11T00:21:02
In this episode, Gunther provides a short summary of the most recent news headlines involving Germany's and Austria's responses to the invasion of Ukraine.
In part two of this episode, th...
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S4E13 | Ukraine - how D-A-CH is involved & Jeana Anderson, Executive Director of the GAI from 2022-03-13T23:46:07
The Russian invasion of Ukraine rages on. We are in week 3 of a war between Goliath and David. In US media, most of the focus is on Russia and Ukraine and the position of the United States. Only...
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S4E12 | Similarities of contemporary Russian and WWII German propaganda | Team Q&A with Erin & Audra from 2022-02-27T16:00
In this episode, we are tabling "This fortnight in history", summarizing the similarities of contemporary Russian and WWII German propaganda.
The leading article for this episode came fro...
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S4E11 | Fortnight in History & Tales from the Kinderstube from 2022-01-29T20:31:01
In this episode, Audra & Gunther take you on a journey through history, touching on the Holocaust and Mozart, among other significant events.
For the interview, we're welcoming the GA...
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S4E10 | This fortnight in history & The German Election. Politics in the making. from 2022-01-16T23:44:40
In this episode, Audra and Gunther introduce you to our new "format".
First, we're diving into the "fortnight of history". Then we'll welcome our resident political scientist, Katri...
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S4E9 | TCGIS's Dr. Kirsten Christensen from 2022-01-04T03:33:55
Welcome to the first episode of 2022!
In this episode, we welcome Dr. Kirsten Christensen, the executive director of the Twin Cities German Immersion School. You can find all about the sc...
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S4E8 | The 2021 Holiday Sing-A-Long with John Hoffacker & Special Guest Cristina Czaia from 2021-12-19T16:16:53
This is the final episode of 2021, and we invite you to join Minnesänger Director John Hoffacker leading German Christmas songs from the grand piano at the GAI Haus with a guest appearance by Co...
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S4E7 | Author Claudia Clark "Dear Barack: The Extraordinary Partnership of Barack Obama and Angela Merkel" from 2021-12-06T16:06:50
In this episode, Audra and Gunther are talking with Claudia Clark, a US-Expat, presently living in Germany.
Claudia joined us via Zoom - we apologize for some inconsistent audio lev...
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S4E6 | Dr. Priscilla Layne on culture, racism, history, film, and critical race theory from 2021-11-22T15:48:01
In this episode, Audra and Gunther welcome Dr. Priscilla Layne.
Dr. Layne is presently a professor at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. Her academic background is in comparat...
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S4E5 | Americans in Germany Drinking Whiskey - the Expat Life (Part 2) from 2021-11-08T14:14:29
If you wondered what it's like to live in Germany, as an American, Ex-Pats Alex and Geoff can fill you in.
In this episode, we’re talking about taxes, immigration and refugees, real estat...
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S4E4 | Americans in Germany Drinking Whiskey - the Expat Life (Part 1) from 2021-10-25T14:21:42
If you wondered what it's like to live in Germany, as an American, Alex and Geoff can fill you in.
Living in Berlin, they have inside knowledge, interesting perspectives, and also their o...
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S4E3 - German Election Results - Part 2 with Katrin & Wim from 2021-10-10T16:40:40
In this episode, we welcome Katrin and Wim, discussing the outcome of the German election in September.
If you would like to know more, there are various resources available, however,...
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S4E2 - German Elections - Part 1 from 2021-09-26T18:38:21
After 16 years, Chancellor Angela Merkel is stepping down, opening the race to various contenders. Who is in the lead, what do they stand for, and what's in store for the Germans? We have enlist...
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S4E1 - Wanderbus, with Nils Martin from 2021-09-20T11:01:49
Der Wanderbus is a digital learning environment, virtually taking you through Germany, highlighting aspects of culture, sustainability, and more.
Nils Martin, of the Goethe Institute,...
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S4E0 - Welcome! from 2021-09-20T10:53:20
Time is flying, and we're already starting with Season 4 of the Hier and There Podcast.
We do have a few changes to announce, including the separation of Storycast from Hier and There...
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S3E27 | Kinderstube, Oktoberfest, and Summer Break from 2021-08-08T16:44:52
This is likely one of the shortest episodes we've brought to you.
Nonetheless, it is worthy of your time, as we talk about the upcoming classes, events, and announce a short summer ...
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S3E26 | Storycast: "Die anhänglichen Pantoffeln" (Part 2 of 2, in German) from 2021-08-01T19:14:32
Storycast: "Die anhänglichen Pantoffeln"
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S3E25 - Conversation with Consul General Wolfgang Mössinger from 2021-07-26T14:29:58
In this episode, we welcome the Consul General of Germany, Wolfgang Mössinger. He is located in Chicago, IL, representing Germany in the Midwestern states.
We discuss international re...
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S3E24 | Storycast: "Die anhänglichen Pantoffeln" (Part 1 of 2, in German) from 2021-07-19T16:24:35
Storycast: "Die anhänglichen Pantoffeln"
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S3E23 - Racism. The Teenager-Adult Perspective (strong opinions) from 2021-07-12T13:24:55
In this episode, we enter the classroom. A week-long session on racism, led by Caro Blank, Germany's adaptation to equality, and the commonalities and differences between the United States and G...
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S3E22: Hörspiel (Storycast) - Gelb und Rosa - Teil 2 (in German) from 2021-07-03T14:00
This is part 2 of "Gelb und Rosa". S3E21 contains part 1 of the audioplay.
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S3E22 | Storycast: Hörspiel - Gelb und Rosa - Teil 2 (in German) from 2021-07-03T14:00
This is part 2 of "Gelb und Rosa". S3E21 contains part 1 of the audioplay.
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Courtesy of Julia Hart, "Hier and There" takes a StoryCast detour, presenting to you a professi...
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S3E21 | Storycast: Hörspiel - Gelb und Rosa - Teil 1 (in German) from 2021-06-28T22:28:38
Courtesy of Julia Hart, "Hier and There" takes a StoryCast detour, presenting to you a professionally acted, scored, and edited "Hörspiel".
If you would like to read along, click th...
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S3E21: Hörspiel (StoryCast) - Gelb und Rosa - Teil 1 (in German) from 2021-06-28T22:28:38
Courtesy of Julia Hart, "Hier and There" takes a StoryCast detour, presenting to you a professionally acted, scored, and edited "Hörspiel".
If you would like to read along, clic...
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S3E20: Brewing an Experience: Dan Justesen, President of Utepils from 2021-06-19T21:50:52
Utepils - it’s in the name. :)
In today’s cast, we welcome Dan Justesen, the President of Utepils in Minneapolis.
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S3E19 | Storycast: "Nick, seine Freunde und der Fotograf" (in German) from 2021-06-14T11:34:10
Storycast: "Nick, seine Freunde und der Fotogra"
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S3E19 - Storycast: Nick, seine Freunde und der Fotograf (in German/Read Along) from 2021-06-14T11:34:10
Storycast: "Nick, seine Freunde und der Fotogra"
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S3E18 | Deutsche Tage 2021 & the history of Deutsche Tage (replay of S2E5) from 2021-06-06T22:29:59
Deutsche Tage is back! The 2021 edition is returning to the lawn at the GAI and we are excited to see you!
All the relevant information is in the beginning of this podcast and you'll be a...
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S3E17 - Racism. from 2021-05-24T00:23:10
Racism in Germany and the world.
In this episode, the trio talks about racism: a topic on many people’s minds, the foundation of many conversations but surprisingly few solutions. In ...
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S3E16 - Storycast: Schiller "Der Taucher" (in German) from 2021-05-16T16:00:31
Storycast: "Der Taucher"
Schiller's "Der Taucher" is a rather high-level poem (9/10 and will certainly challenge you.
If you'd like to read along, you can find the te...
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S3E15 | A [new] trio, New Staff, The Saarland, Task-Based-Learning vs. Grammar Learning & Events from 2021-05-09T00:01:10
In this episode, we are introducing new staff members; we’re taking a short “trip” into the Saarland; then we’re taking a pro-con look at task-based learning (Caro "vs" Günther — from opposite p...
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S3E14 | Storycast: "Herr Meier spart" from 2021-05-02T18:45:44
Storycast: "Herr Meier spart"
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S3E14 | Storycast: "Herr Meier spart" (in German) from 2021-05-02T18:45:44
Storycast: "Herr Meier spart"
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S3E10: Storycast: Der Schmied und der Teufel (in German) from 2021-04-26T19:50:45
Storycast: Der Schmied und der Teufel
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S3E13 | "Learning from the Germans" - a virtual talk with Dr. Susan Neiman from 2021-04-25T00:10:40
Today’s episode is the podcast version of a virtual talk with Dr. Susan Neiman; “Learning from the Germans”.
Susan Neiman directs Berlin’s Einstein Forum, a public think tank for the stat...
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S3E12 - StoryCast - Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. Three famous Poems: "Erlkönig", "der Zauberlehrling", und "Abschied". from 2021-04-18T18:39:18
Storycast: Goethe's "Erlkönig", "Der Zauberlehrling" and "Abschied"
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S3E12 | Storycast: Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Poetry (in German) from 2021-04-18T18:39:18
Storycast: Goethe's "Erlkönig", "Der Zauberlehrling" and "Abschied"
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S3E11 | The "Grammofiles" (Word order), German/Austrian News Sources, and Events from 2021-04-11T00:04:44
In this episode, we welcome Jeana Anderson, Executive Director of the GAI. Jeana is claiming back her role as a German teacher. Today’s topic: German Word Order
From there, we went into a...
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S3E11 - The "Grammofiles" (Word order), German/Austrian News Sources, and Events (Deutsche Tage is back?) from 2021-04-11T00:04:44
In this episode, we welcome Jeana Anderson, Executive Director of the GAI. Jeana is claiming back her role as a German teacher. Today’s topic: German Word Order
From there, we went in...
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S3E9 - Virtual Talk: Denazification and the Cold War—The United States and Germany after WWII from 2021-03-27T22:11:36
Virtual Talk: Denazification and the Cold War—The United States and Germany after WWII
In this episode, we revisit a talk from Professor Dav...
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S3E8: Storycast: Die Gespensterjagd from 2021-03-20T21:24:30
Storycast: Die Gespensterjagd
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S3E8 | Storycast: "Die Gespensterjagd" (in German) from 2021-03-20T21:24:30
Storycast: Die Gespensterjagd
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S3E7 | From behind the scenes: Danika Hoffmann, Board Chair of the GAI from 2021-03-13T01:12:02
The GAI has many layers. Commonly, you only see the front-end of the house. Our incredibly dedicated staff, the many passionate volunteers, and our amazing language teachers. Of course, we canno...
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S3E6: Storycast: "Der gestohlene Satz" (Deutsch) from 2021-03-06T23:06:11
Storycast: Der gestohlene Satz
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S3E6 | Storycast: "Der gestohlene Satz" (in German) from 2021-03-06T23:06:11
Storycast: Der gestohlene Satz
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S3E4 | "The Trio" talks about "False Friends" (Grammar), Customs and Habits, and Events. from 2021-02-27T01:48:36
The Trio is back!
Erin, Katrin, and Michael talk about “False Friends” - words that are the same or eerily similar in German and English, but with entirely different meanings.<...
S3E5: "The Trio" talks about "False Friends" (Grammar), Customs and Habits, and Events. from 2021-02-27T00:48:36
The Trio is back!
Erin, Katrin, and Michael talk about “False Friends” - words that are the same or eerily similar in German and English, but with entirely different meanings.<...
Storycast: Ein schlechtes Geschäft - (in German) from 2021-02-20T02:32:41
Storycast: Ein schlechtes Geschäft
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S3E4: Storycast: Ein schlechtes Geschäft - (in German) from 2021-02-20T01:32:41
Storycast: Ein schlechtes Geschäft
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S3E2: Armchair Travel to Berlin - with Hannah & Erin from 2021-02-13T02:44:46
In this episode of "Armchair Travel", we're taking you to Berlin. Our guest, Hanna, is a former GAI student. She's currently studying in Berlin and is able to give us a "boots on the ground" per...
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S3E3: Armchair Travel to Berlin - with Hannah & Erin from 2021-02-13T01:44:46
In this episode of "Armchair Travel", we're taking you to Berlin. Our guest, Hanna, is a former GAI student. She's currently studying in Berlin and is able to give us a "boots on the ground" per...
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Storycast: Die Steinsuppe - (in German) from 2021-02-06T02:44:31
This is our first episode of Storycast.
Günther narrates "Die Steinsuppe".
A story brought to you completely in German.
If you would...
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S3E2 - Storycast: Die Steinsuppe - (in German) from 2021-02-06T01:44:31
This is our first episode of Storycast.
Günther narrates "Die Steinsuppe".
A story brought to you completely in German.
If you would...
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S3E1 - Updates, a Pilot Project, the Making of Hier & There, and "Secrets" from 2021-01-25T14:15:22
Welcome to Season 3 of the GAI's Podcast.
In this episode, Erin Hart and Gunther talk about the beginning of 2021 and the GAI's plans for the year. We are also taking...
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S2E15: GAI's Christmas Sing-A-Long with John Hoffacker from 2020-12-24T17:23:16
The GAI cordially invites you to a German Christmas Sing-A-Long with John Hoffacker.
Enjoy our festive tunes with John in the lead, the Minnesota Minnesingers, and the GAI Kids ...
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S2E14: "Help Wanted" with Michaelle Nintcheu of "Make it in Germany" from 2020-12-11T17:47:54
*Due to a shaky connection with Zoom, some of the audio may be challenging to hear. My apologies. Günther*
“Help Wanted” - Make it in Germany
Guest: Michaelle Nintcheu, Res...
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S2E13 Special Episode: The Expat life in 2020: Hamburg-based theater director Julia Hart on life, work, and coming back to the US from 2020-11-27T19:47:16
** At the beginning of the recording, an unresolvable scratching noise can be heard in Günther's mic - apologies**
The Expat Life:
We are welcoming Julia H...
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S2E12 - Special Episode: Dr. Kai-Michael Springer "Uncovering History - Connecting Families" from 2020-11-13T21:12:59
In this episode, we welcome Dr. Kai-Michael Springer of the Johannes Gutenberg University in Mainz
Dr. Springer introduces Uncovering History—Connecting Families:...
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S2E11 - Special Episode: Wim returns. The German Exchange Student Experience & COVID-19 from 2020-10-30T20:20:49
In this episode, we’re welcoming Wim back to the cast.
Wim is a German exchange student, ordered back to Germany before his stay was complete, due to COVID-19.
During his t...
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S2E10 | "Der, Die, Das", The D-A-CH Fall Season, Austrian Citizenship options, & Fall Events from 2020-10-16T19:02:48
It’s October 2020, and we’re recording from home again.
In this episode, we welcome Erin to the show. Erin will take Claudia’s spot as a co-anchor in future episodes.
Grammar: Katr...
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S2E9 | Compound Nouns, 30 years later, & Events from 2020-09-30T18:26:33
The trio is back!
Claudia, Katrin, and Michael discuss the concept of compound nouns, and we’re chatting about the 30-year anniversary of the reunification of East and West Germany. Claud...
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S2E8 Oktoberfest Lite from 2020-09-11T20:18:45
We went “old school” and recorded this episode at the GAI. We did keep social distancing rules in mind, and we wore masks the entire time.
In this episode, we discuss the Oktoberfest ...
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S2E7 | Fall 2020 Classes, German TV Recommendations, Fall 2020 Events from 2020-08-14T18:13:49
Timestamps:
0 - 22:15 - classes for Fall 2020: All details are available at www.gai-mn.org
22:15- 45:15 - Events at ...
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S2E7 Fall 2020 Classes, German TV - what are we recommending, Fall 2020 Events from 2020-08-14T18:13:49
Timestamps:
0 - 22:15 - classes for Fall 2020: All details are available at www.gai-mn.org
22:15- 45:15 - Ev...
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Special Episode: George Floyd Street Art & University of St. Thomas from 2020-07-24T18:15:38
Streetart: To some a nuisance, to others an artistic expression with deep meaning.
In this special episode, Dr. Heather Shirey, Dr. Todd Lawrence, and student researcher Chioma Uwagw...
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S2E6 - Summer traditions, Eurovision, & Kaspar :) from 2020-07-03T15:28:12
We are returning to the more "classic" podcast format, although sans Grammar for this episode. No worries, we'll bring Grammar back soon enough! :)
In this episode, we welcome Kaspar,...
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Deutsche Tage sing-along with John Hoffacker from 2020-06-19T16:48:21
In this Special Episode, we welcome Minnesänger choral director John Hoffacker to a sing-along. The original broadcast was streamed live on YouTube. If you prefer to watch a replay, click h...
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Special Episode: Deutsche Tage sing-along with John Hoffacker from 2020-06-19T16:48:21
In this Special Episode, we welcome Minnesänger choral director John Hoffacker to a sing-along. The original broadcast was streamed live on YouTube. If you prefer to watch a replay, click h...
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S2E5 - Deutsche Tage - History & Event Preview from 2020-06-05T18:04:32
Event Preview Episode: Deutsche Tage
One of the significant events of the GAI is Deutsche Tage; a Fest that wouldn’t exist without volunteers who graciously donate their time. Many of...
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Verbs, Music, and Live-Streaming Events from 2020-05-08T17:45:45
This is the first “remote” episode of Hier & There. While we accommodate the stay-at-home orders, Claudia, Katrin, and Michael connected virtually and recorded this episode from their respec...
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S2E4 | Verbs, Music, and Live-Streaming Events from 2020-05-08T17:45:45
This is the first “remote” episode of Hier & There. While we accommodate the stay-at-home orders, Claudia, Katrin, and Michael connected virtually and recorded this episode from their respec...
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Special Episode - Part 2: Fred Amram - Reflections on the Holocaust from 2020-04-21T18:50:05
In part 2 of our "mini-series" to commemorate the Holocaust Remembrance Month, Fred Amram joined us at the GAI Haus. Revisiting his past, Fred shares his memories, the way his mother would have ...
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Special Episode - Part 1: Mindy Ratner - The Kaddish, Reflection on the Holocaust from 2020-04-21T12:42:16
Each year, the month of April is dedicated as the Holocaust Remembrance Month. We welcomed MPR's Mindy Ratner to the GAI Haus, for an in-depth and heart-to-heart conversation about her MPR progr...
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S2E3 | Switzerland: Myths & Realities from 2020-03-13T14:35:35
In most episodes of the GAI podcast, we present our views and opinions from a German or Austrian perspective. In this episode, we welcome Deb to the Podcast. Deb is a German Teacher at the GAI a...
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Special Episode: The Frankfurt Kitchen w/ Director & Filmmaker Maribeth Romslo from 2020-02-26T17:15:32
In this Special Episode, the GAI welcomes Maribeth Romslo, a Minneapolis based Filmmaker and Director.
Maribeth filmed within an iconic German domestic structure - the Frankfurt Kit...
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S2E3 - German Elections & Politics, and Mistakes in Grammar from 2020-02-16T02:51:24
Claudia, Katrin & Michael embarked on one of the more challenging episodes, discussing the differences and similarities between European and US elections. The election cycles, how many parti...
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S2E2 - The 5th Season, Amateur Drag, Vienna Balls, & Idioms from 2020-01-28T15:33:06
Join us as Claudia, Bastian, and Michael discuss the 5th Season in Germany and Austria.
Karneval is an annual focal point for many Europeans and celebrated for several months - the 5t...
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S2E1 | New Year's Traditions, Articles, and Events from 2020-01-10T17:55:25
Welcome to the second season of the GAI Podcast.
The "triumphant trio" is back!
In this episode, we're taking a stroll down memory lane, how we celebrated New Year's Eve in G...
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E 17 | GAI 2019 - It's a Wrap! from 2019-12-13T21:43:50
The final episode of 2019, Jeana, Claudia, and Michael are summarizing the past 12 months, and what's to come in 2020.
From our cultural outreach to having become an officially recogn...
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S1E 17 | GAI 2019 - It's a Wrap! from 2019-12-13T21:43:50
The final episode of 2019, Jeana, Claudia, and Michael are summarizing the past 12 months, and what's to come in 2020.
From our cultural outreach to having become an officially recognized...
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E16 Turning a dream into reality: Student Exchange Programs through CBYX from 2019-11-07T11:18:16
Living and working or studying in the USA (or in Germany) is high on the list for many students, and frequently also a dream for many adults.
How to make the dream a reality, is...
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S1E16 | Turning a dream into reality: Student Exchange Programs through CBYX from 2019-11-07T11:18:16
Living and working or studying in the USA (or in Germany) is high on the list for many students, and frequently also a dream for many adults.
How to make the dream a reality, is the...
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Special Episode: Panel Discussion - 30th Anniversary of German Unity from 2019-10-08T20:38:37
In this special episode, we recorded a live-panel, discussing the 30th anniversary of German Unity.
Please excuse the audio quality, which is at times fluctuating in volume....
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E15 Oktoberfest Wrapup, Bibliothek, Mauerfall, and Events from 2019-09-20T19:25:06
In this episode, Claudia, Katrin, & Michael revisit the St. Paul Oktoberfest, share some of the fun and experiences we had, and marvel yet again how amazing these two days really were. Thank...
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S1E15 | Oktoberfest Wrapup, Bibliothek, Mauerfall, and Events from 2019-09-20T19:25:06
In this episode, Claudia, Katrin, & Michael revisit the St. Paul Oktoberfest, share some of the fun and experiences we had, and marvel yet again how amazing these two days really were. Thank...
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E14 Preview of the St. Paul Oktoberfest (Sept 13 & 14, 2019), and meet Paulaner Bier from 2019-08-29T11:35:25
We're previewing the 2019 St. Paul Oktoberfest.
Linda (our event manager) and Joe from Paulaner talk about what you can expect from this year's event. Linda has all the details ...
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S1E14 | Preview of the St. Paul Oktoberfest and meet Paulaner Bier from 2019-08-29T11:35:25
We're previewing the 2019 St. Paul Oktoberfest.
Linda (our event manager) and Joe from Paulaner talk about what you can expect from this year's event. Linda has all the details of t...
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E13 The Kinderstube - German für Kinder from 2019-08-05T16:43:26
In this episode, Michael is out of his element, and inside the Kinderstube. Meeting with the Babett (Director of the Kinderstube) and Emily (Asst. Director), we explore the Kinderstube history, ...
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S1E13 | The Kinderstube - German für Kinder from 2019-08-05T16:43:26
In this episode, Michael is out of his element, and inside the Kinderstube. Meeting with the Babett (Director of the Kinderstube) and Emily (Asst. Director), we explore the Kinderstube history, ...
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E12: Idioms & Vacation in Northern Germany from 2019-07-18T16:54:53
Katrin and Michael go over a few idioms, explain what they mean, how literal translations make very little sense, and under which circumstances certain idioms can be used. Here's the list of all...
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S1E12 | Idioms & Vacation in Northern Germany from 2019-07-18T16:54:53
Katrin and Michael go over a few idioms, explain what they mean, how literal translations make very little sense, and under which circumstances certain idioms can be used. Here's the list of all...
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E11 Visiting Deutsche Tage (in review) from 2019-06-23T06:06:16
In our 61st year! Deutsche Tage (German Days) is one of the Germanic-American Institute's (GAI) longest-standing traditions and the oldest heritage festival in St. Paul. Fo...
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S1E11 | Visiting Deutsche Tage (in review) from 2019-06-23T06:06:16
In our 61st year! Deutsche Tage (German Days) is one of the Germanic-American Institute's (GAI) longest-standing traditions and the oldest heritage festival in St. Paul. Fo...
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E10 Verbs & Vacations from 2019-06-04T18:32:43
In this episode, we'll talk about verbs, where they are positioned in a German sentence, whether there's a rule you can apply, and how to get comfortable with even the longer sentences!
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S1E10 | Verbs & Vacations from 2019-06-04T18:32:43
In this episode, we'll talk about verbs, where they are positioned in a German sentence, whether there's a rule you can apply, and how to get comfortable with even the longer sentences!
I...
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E9: Deutsche Tage at the GAI - hear the inside scoop. from 2019-05-23T20:38:43
Mark the dates: The 2019 Deutsche Tage:
Saturday, June 8, 11 AM–10 PM
Sunday, June 9, 11 AM–5 PM
At the Germanic-American Institu...
S1E9 | Deutsche Tage at the GAI - hear the inside scoop. from 2019-05-23T20:38:43
Mark the dates: The 2019 Deutsche Tage:
Saturday, June 8, 11 AM–10 PM
Sunday, June 9, 11 AM–5 PM
At the Germanic-American Institute Haus and ...
E8: Wechselpräpositionen, Ostern & Pfingsten from 2019-05-12T19:59
In this episode, Dr. Katrin covers the grammar magic that are Wechselpräpositionen, and then we invite you on an audio-holiday to how we celebrate Easter and Pfingsten.
As alway...
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S1E8 | Wechselpräpositionen, Ostern & Pfingsten from 2019-05-12T19:59
In this episode, Dr. Katrin covers the grammar magic that are Wechselpräpositionen, and then we invite you on an audio-holiday to how we celebrate Easter and Pfingsten.
As always, i...
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E7 - The Rheinland; An Audio Tour with Bastian. from 2019-04-16T15:38:29
In this episode, we welcome the GAI's own Bastian, who is a native Rheinländer, and a GAI teacher.
Bastian takes us on an audio tour through the Rheinland, touching on the world...
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S1E7 | The Rheinland: An Audio Tour with Bastian from 2019-04-16T15:38:29
In this episode, we welcome the GAI's own Bastian, who is a native Rheinländer, and a GAI teacher.
Bastian takes us on an audio tour through the Rheinland, touching on the world fam...
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Special Episode: GAI Symposium: Modern Apprenticeship. The Other 4-Year Degree. from 2019-04-05T19:25:05
Jeana, Claudia, and Michael discuss the current state of education in the USA, contrasting it with the apprenticeship model in German, Austria, and Switzerland.
The GAI Symposion, will ta...
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E6 | Particles, University of St. Thomas, Pork & Kraut from 2019-03-13T21:22:01
We'll take you on a grammar journey down the particle trail, explaining one of the more challenging German language concepts.
The students of the University of St. Thomas, St. P...
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S1E6 | Particles, University of St. Thomas, Pork & Kraut from 2019-03-13T21:22:01
We'll take you on a grammar journey down the particle trail, explaining one of the more challenging German language concepts.
The students of the University of St. Thomas, St. Paul,...
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Special Episode: Sandra Teitge & Albrecht Pischel - Goethe In the Skyways from 2019-03-04T03:18:43
Intro and quick updates: 0 - 2m
Conversation: 2 - 45m
In this special episode, we welcome Sandra Teitge, Director of Goethe In the Skyways (https://goetheintheskyways.org/) and art...
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E5: Guest: GAI Exec. Director Jeana Anderson, and Karnival & Fasching from 2019-02-07T22:40:27
GAI's Executive Director Jeana Anderson joins us for a stroll down GAI memory lane, who we've become over the past 50 years, and where we're headed in the future. Jeana also gives us a little gl...
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S1E5 | Special Guest: GAI Exec. Director Jeana Anderson, and Karnival & Fasching from 2019-02-07T22:40:27
GAI's Executive Director Jeana Anderson joins us for a stroll down GAI memory lane, who we've become over the past 50 years, and where we're headed in the future. Jeana also gives us a little gl...
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Special Episode: Dr. Heino Beckmann from 2019-01-31T21:00:27
Dr. Heino Beckmann visited the GAI Studio for an in-depth conversation about comparative government, social standards and perspectives, education, economics, the American 2nd Amendment ...
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E4| Q1: The European Union. Q2:Heritage as cultural identifier? from 2019-01-11T04:06:55
We answered two student submitted questions:
1, What is the importance of the EU to the Germans?
2, As native Germans, Austrians, Swiss, what do we think when someone tells...
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S1E4 | Listener Questions: The European Union and Heritage as cultural identifier from 2019-01-11T04:06:55
We answered two student submitted questions:
1, What is the importance of the EU to the Germans?
2, As native Germans, Austrians, Swiss, what do we think when someone tells that th...
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Special Episode: Fred Amram from 2018-12-14T16:41:23
We had the privilege to talk with Fred Amram about surviving the Holocaust, what reconciliation and forgiveness mean, and what we should focus on as it relates to our past, but also going into our ...
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E3 Christmas & New Year from 2018-12-12T20:30:32
In this episode:
Christmas and New Year's traditions. We list the top 17 Christmas Markets in the world: https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/best-christmas-market/index.html, and briefly discuss...
S1E3 | Christmas & New Year from 2018-12-12T20:30:32
In this episode: Christmas and New Year's traditions.
We list the top 17 Christmas Mark...
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E2 Articles & Traditions from 2018-11-08T13:08:43
In this episode, we cover:
•The German use case for LGBTQ articles and how language is "alive" and ever-changing with the needs of society.
•The traditions of Krampus (Austria), St. Nikolau...
S1E2 | Articles & Traditions from 2018-11-08T13:08:43
In this episode, we cover:
- The German use case for LGBTQ articles and how language is "alive" and ever-changing with the needs of society.
- The traditions of Krampus... Listen
E0 GAI: Octoberfest & more from 2018-10-11T17:58:01
Our inaugural episode at the Germanic American Institute, and we're diving into a short reading, the significance of the Octoberfest, and current events.
DYK?: During the early years of the Oct...
S1E0 | GAI: Octoberfest & more from 2018-10-11T17:58:01
Our inaugural episode at the Germanic American Institute, and we're diving into a short reading, the significance of the Octoberfest, and current events. DYK?: During the early years of the October...
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