Eric on the World

This week, Mike, a German friend I met in Thailand comes onto the show to discuss why he sold everything and left Deutschland to travel SE Asia, eventually settling in Bali, Indonesia.

We cover a wide range of topics from different attitudes our families have towards traveling, why he chose SE Asia, our mutual struggle in Cambodia, what life has been like for Mike in Bali, and what he misses most about Germany.

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This week I'm joined by the hosts of the Americans in Germany Drinking Whiskey podcast, Geoff and Alex. 

They discuss the inception of their podcast, which tackles topics many people looking to move to Germany may face, and how whiskey became a crucial element. 

Because of my internet issues in Turkey, we had severe connectivity and recording issues. I heavily edited this show and took most out, but left a few in so it's like you're really in on the process like we're best friends.

We go on to discuss the loneliness and isolation that can come with moving abroad, particularly to Berlin, particularly during this pandemic, and what they're doing to pass the time.

Other topics include language barriers, what they miss about the States, and the infamous German customer service.

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This week not only do we have our first American, but our first remote on the show, from the motherland itself.

Comedian Arielle Isaac Norman zooms into the show to discuss the state of comedy during Covid, her desire to engage in non-binary discussions of politics, and her essay she wrote on gender and not wanting to announce pronouns. Also Joe Rogan, for the SEO.

When she's not being hilarious and thoughtful on stage, Arielle can be found hosting the MAGAA (Make America Get Along Again) podcast, and co-hosting the sex and sexuality podcast Gender Fluids. 

You can find Arielle all over the internet and at arielleisaacnorman.com

I ramble about the logistics of Covid traveling, and then do a deep dive on going bald, finasteride, and hair transplants.

I very unexpectedly found myself in Istanbul, Turkey. I talk about the leaving, the airport trip, traveling during Covid, and what the call to prayer guy is really singing.

My dumb thoughts on the mob that stormed the Capitol Building, Trump, Twitter, and so forth.

I ramble about my New Year's Eve, an evil game that's so addicting no one should play it, the disgustingness of snow in a big city, and giving up booze for the new year.

I'm all by myself for New Year's Eve, so figured why not hop on the mic? I talk about Christmas, not drinking, and why the Manadalorian is so bad.

Friend, classmate, and British person Abi joins us this week to discuss being British in Berlin. We cover what motivated her to move to Berlin, things she loves about German culture, how she doesn't miss British food, and much more.

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Well, another week where guests were sought and anticipated, but to no avail. So here's me being sad lol. No but really, hope you're all doing well.

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Merry Christmas, ya filthy animals.