The Germany Experience

The Germany Experience

Life in Germany, as seen through the eyes of outsiders. Featuring the stories of foreigners who moved to Germany - either temporarily or permanently - and tips and advice for life in Germany. Get an inside view of the joys, the frustrations, and the quirks of adapting to the culture and learning German. New episodes every Monday.

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Recent Episodes

Feeling weighed down by the pandemic, and making the trip back home (Beth from the USA)

Feeling weighed down by the pandemic, and making the trip back home (Beth from the USA)

April 20, 2021

How are foreigners in Germany feeling right now? Do they feel like they want to pack up and return …

BONUS - My experiences searching for jobs and working in Germany (Lisa Janz interviews me)

BONUS - My experiences searching for jobs and working in Germany (Lisa Janz interviews me)

April 18, 2021

Lisa Janz, who is a job coach for internationals in Germany, recently interviewed me in a live Q&A …

What do you want from a job in Germany? (with Lisa Janz from Job Coach Germany)

What do you want from a job in Germany? (with Lisa Janz from Job Coach Germany)

April 12, 2021

Lisa Janz is a career coach for international professionals in Germany. She joins me to discuss the…

RERUN: Being far from family when losing someone, making friends through team sports, and security in Germany (Rafael from Brazil)

RERUN: Being far from family when losing someone, making friends through team sports, and security in Germany (Rafael from Brazil)

April 6, 2021

Originally release on 3rd November, 2019 (episode #21) One of my best friends in Germany, Rafael fr…

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Recent Blog Posts

Adventures learning German with Dana Newman’s “You go me o…

I interviewed writer and YouTuber Dana Newman for an episode of The Germany Experience podcast. Listen to the full interview here. Dana Newman, an Ameri…

Montana Showalter’s YouTube success, and how Germany chang…

I interviewed YouTuber Montana Showalter for an episode of The Germany Experience podcast. To hear the full interview, subscribe to the podcast or go her…

Advice For Finding Jobs in Germany From My Own Experiences

There are a lot of blog posts and resources out there that can help you find a job in Germany. But this post features some tips that I can give from my v…

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Reviews

Grateful soon to be Auslander...

"Thank you Shaun and all contributors! We're a family of Americans who will soon be making a corporate move to Germany. This podcast was the first we found while preparing to move, and it's been a gen…"

By Sara R. on March 15, 2021 via Apple Podcasts

A wealth of knowledge and humour

"I came across this podcast when I was part of the parkrun group interviewed for one of the earlier podcasts. I have become a regular listener (having never really been a podcast listener before). I h…"

By Hoppersgirl on April 17, 2020 via Apple Podcasts

Excellent podcast!

"Each episode has something that speaks to me... I love it! I found the Fasching episode interesting because not all of us are big fans of it. There are pros and cons to wherever you live. Dankeschön 😊"

By bethegg on Feb. 26, 2020 via Apple Podcasts

Great Perspective on Germany

"I’ve been a fan of this podcast for a few months now, and it’s only getting better as Shaun settles into a unique style and direction. He’s got a great radio voice, and takes the time plan out his …"

By _Iceboy_ on Feb. 24, 2020 via Apple Podcasts

Story-sharing in a fun way!

"So many different stories of people with diverse backgrounds end up discovering the joys (and sometimes woes) of living in Germany. Thanks to Shaun we get to hear and learn from them! Hope to enjoy…"

By Mariluzb on July 31, 2019 via Apple Podcasts
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