I'll Take A Shot At That

Local creative and fellow immigrant to Leipzig, Sammy H. Stephens hangs out in the studio and we discuss language exams, Christmas time, and making music! Sammy is a musical and visual artist who has traveled the world sharing his talents with many and now resides in Leipzig still producing art and music under his own name as well as the moniker, HOPER!

https://hopersongs.bandcamp.com/releases

https://www.facebook.com/hopersongs/

https://www.instagram.com/hopersongs/

On this episode, we are drinking a homemade concoction of Matthew's own design, a mix of tomato juice, turmeric, black pepper, garlic, spices and more that is still in need of a good name! If you have a suggestion we'd love to hear from you at [email protected]!

A podcast for thinkers, wanderers and drink'n'ponderers.

Matthew Hendershot is your host, accompanied by co-hosts, Jake and Justin plus many guests throughout this journey, a booze fueled jaunt through a new land with new customs and rules. In the spirit of unbridled curiosity and the will to experience everything this eclectic crew set out on adventures and conversations from the unique to the mundane and take shots at figuring out this crazy modern world. This happens both literally and figuratively as each episode is properly greased by everyone's favorite social lubricant in it's most unadulterated form, Schnaps!

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Efa Supertramp is a folk punk grrrl armed with just an acoustic guitar and a powerful voice. With her passionate attitude for performing and DIY culture, she’s been making a name for herself in the underground punk and folk scene with her truthful attitude to life and politics. Originally from Wales, now based in London, Efa sings in both English and Welsh, her mother-tongue language. Her songs are angry but uplifting, she hates money, power, greed and inequality, but loves living life as free as she can. Drawing much of her inspiration from social justice issues, Efa has been regularly touring around the European continent since 2012, playing in squats, living rooms, protests, street corners, bars and festivals.

http://efasupertramp.co.uk/

https://www.facebook.com/EfaSupertramp/

On this episode, we are drinking Deathwish Coffee - A long weekend leads to an early Monday morning recording session to get the podcast out on schedule, so we forgo schnapps for slugs from The World's Strongest Coffee!

https://www.deathwishcoffee.com/

A podcast for thinkers, wanderers and drink'n'ponderers.

Matthew Hendershot is your host, accompanied by co-hosts, Jake and Justin plus many guests throughout this journey, a booze fueled jaunt through a new land with new customs and rules. In the spirit of unbridled curiosity and the will to experience everything this eclectic crew set out on adventures and conversations from the unique to the mundane and take shots at figuring out this crazy modern world. This happens both literally and figuratively as each episode is properly greased by everyone's favorite social lubricant in it's most unadulterated form, Schnaps!

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Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind: 30 Plays in 60 Minutes was the longest running show in Chicago and the only open-run Off-Off-Broadway show in New York. The show consists of 30 short plays performed in 60-minutes. The plays tend to be a mixture of autobiography and performance art. Audience members are given a "menu" of play titles, and plays are selected by audience members shouting their number, with the first number heard being the play performed. Many of the plays contain elements of randomness and audience interaction.

This Episode Featuring:

Director - Emily Wessel

Actors: - Margot Hrabak                 - Eshrat Nikrooye-Asli                 - Sophie Caws

TICKETS: https://www.neues-schauspiel-leipzig.de/details/english-theatre-leipzig-nsl-presents-30-neo-futurist-plays-from-too-much-light-makes-the-baby-go-blind,1321

MORE INFO: http://www.englishtheatreleipzig.de/

On this episode we are drinking Connewitzer Likoerfabrik Melon a light and sweet schnaps distilled in the south of Leipzig!

• https://www.likoerfabrik.com/
• https://www.facebook.com/pg/dieconnewitzer

A podcast for thinkers, wanderers and drink'n'ponderers.

Matthew Hendershot is your host, accompanied by co-hosts, Jake and Justin plus many guests throughout this journey, a booze fueled jaunt through a new land with new customs and rules. In the spirit of unbridled curiosity and the will to experience everything this eclectic crew set out on adventures and conversations from the unique to the mundane and take shots at figuring out this crazy modern world. This happens both literally and figuratively as each episode is properly greased by everyone's favorite social lubricant in it's most unadulterated form, Schnaps!

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Peggy Spitzner and her father, Hanz-Peter, were the last two registered escapees from the DDR before the official fall of the Berlin Wall! Their daring escape 30 years ago in the trunk of an American serviceman's car is the subject of the book, and upcoming movie, "The Needle in the Ocean!"

On this episode we are drinking Connewitzer Likoerfabrik Rhabarber,  a light and sweet fall schnaps distilled in the south of Leipzig!

• https://www.likoerfabrik.com/
• https://www.facebook.com/pg/dieconnewitzer

We also drink  LSM Aether Gin from the Leipziger Spirituosen Manufaktur, a young Leipzig company, stands for uncompromising quality, sustainable raw materials and artisan art. All their products are hand-crafted with the aim of sourcing all raw materials from sustainable and regional sources - out of conviction. Sophisticated production methods and great attention to detail make their spirits a special taste experience, developed and produced from a combination of passion and science.

A podcast for thinkers, wanderers and drink'n'ponderers.

Matthew Hendershot is your host, accompanied by co-hosts, Jake and Justin plus many guests throughout this journey, a booze fueled jaunt through a new land with new customs and rules. In the spirit of unbridled curiosity and the will to experience everything this eclectic crew set out on adventures and conversations from the unique to the mundane and take shots at figuring out this crazy modern world. This happens both literally and figuratively as each episode is properly greased by everyone's favorite social lubricant in it's most unadulterated form, Schnaps!

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Ana is a journalist and the Founder and Editor and Chief of the Leipzig Glocal, one of if not THE most popular resource and online magazine for English speakers in Leipzig!

• https://leipglo.com/
• http://www.facebook.com/leipglo
• http://www.twitter.com/leipglo
• http://www.instagram.com/leipglo

On this episode, we are drinking LSM Aether Gin - LSM's Leipzig Æther - a London Dry Gin - stands for the highly concentrated, carefully balanced essential oils of herbs and natural ingredients that are distilled on their 8 L Potstill for it. We use over 100 g of freshly mined drugs per liter of gin, as well as sliced ​​fruits and plenty of lime blossom honey. The Leipzig Æther is a result of more than 30 individual distillations in product development. With this artwork, LSM once again illustrates our connection to innovative alchemy and our traditional craft.

The Leipziger Spirituosen Manufaktur, a young Leipzig company, stands for uncompromising quality, sustainable raw materials and artisan art. All their products are hand-crafted with the aim of sourcing all raw materials from sustainable and regional sources - out of conviction. Sophisticated production methods and great attention to detail make their spirits a special taste experience, developed and produced from a combination of passion and science.

A podcast for thinkers, wanderers and drink'n'ponderers.

Matthew Hendershot is your host, accompanied by co-hosts, Jake and Justin plus many guests throughout this journey, a booze fueled jaunt through a new land with new customs and rules. In the spirit of unbridled curiosity and the will to experience everything this eclectic crew set out on adventures and conversations from the unique to the mundane and take shots at figuring out this crazy modern world. This happens both literally and figuratively as each episode is properly greased by everyone's favorite social lubricant in it's most unadulterated form, Schnaps!

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LSM Master distillers Max and Enno stop by the studio to discuss the history and process of our beloved Leipziger Spirituosen Manufakture spirits!

http://www.leipziger-spirituosen-manufakture.de

On this episode, we are drinking A little bit of everything from LSM!

The Leipziger Spirituosen Manufaktur, a young Leipzig company, stands for uncompromising quality, sustainable raw materials and artisan art. All their products are hand-crafted with the aim of sourcing all raw materials from sustainable and regional sources - out of conviction. Sophisticated production methods and great attention to detail make their spirits a special taste experience, developed and produced from a combination of passion and science.

A podcast for thinkers, wanderers and drink'n'ponderers.

Matthew Hendershot is your host, accompanied by co-hosts, Jake and Justin plus many guests throughout this journey, a booze fueled jaunt through a new land with new customs and rules. In the spirit of unbridled curiosity and the will to experience everything this eclectic crew set out on adventures and conversations from the unique to the mundane and take shots at figuring out this crazy modern world. This happens both literally and figuratively as each episode is properly greased by everyone's favorite social lubricant in it's most unadulterated form, Schnaps!

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Demetris Nicolaides is a Counselling Psychologist (MSc) who lives in Leipzig and provides mental health support to expats in English and Greek. He implements a wide range of scientifically proven therapeutic methods to encourage self-awareness among clients and help them adopt healthier patterns of thinking, improve emotional regulation and develop personal coping strategies which bring a positive impact on feelings and behavior towards different life situations. His therapeutic style is eclective utilizing various theoretical approaches such as psychodynamic, cognitive behavioral, person-centered and solution-focused, depending on the presenting problem and what works best for the client. A key component to his practice is in developing a compassionate, authentic and collaborative therapeutic relationship with his clients and assisting them in exploring the past, creating peace in the present and feeling hope for the future. Areas of interest include anxiety, depression, life transitions and adjustments, cultural conflicts, somatic disorders, obsessive-compulsive behaviors, trauma, addiction, anger management, personality disorders, relationship challenges, and parenting skills.   Website: demetrisnicolaides.com Facebook: facebook.com/demetrisnicolaides.psychologist Instagram: instagram.com/demetris_nicol.psychologist Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/demetris-nicolaides Email: [email protected]  

On this episode, we are drinking LSM Mintz °9 - A total of nine botanical specialties, including wormwood and raspberry spirit, ensure a full body and fruitiness. In combination with our herbal extracts as well as the in-house manufactory Vodka, a composition arises, which stands out from the classical Pfeffi. Enjoying the mint ° 9 at room temperature in small sips, unfolds its complex character, on ice it becomes fresh and clear. As a short he is almost too good.

Especially important for us: The mint ° 9 is not made with artificial or natural flavorings, but only with extracts and distillates, which are obtained directly from the corresponding herbs, spices and berries. Also, the color is pure chlorophyll from the peppermint and no artificial dye.

The Leipziger Spirituosen Manufaktur, a young Leipzig company, stands for uncompromising quality, sustainable raw materials and artisan art. All their products are hand-crafted with the aim of sourcing all raw materials from sustainable and regional sources - out of conviction. Sophisticated production methods and great attention to detail make their spirits a special taste experience, developed and produced from a combination of passion and science.

A podcast for thinkers, wanderers and drink'n'ponderers.

Matthew Hendershot is your host, accompanied by co-hosts, Jake and Justin plus many guests throughout this journey, a booze fueled jaunt through a new land with new customs and rules. In the spirit of unbridled curiosity and the will to experience everything this eclectic crew set out on adventures and conversations from the unique to the mundane and take shots at figuring out this crazy modern world. This happens both literally and figuratively as each episode is properly greased by everyone's favorite social lubricant in it's most unadulterated form, Schnaps!

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Tim Loud - With range, character and depth to his vocals and a passionate and varied playing style, Tim tackles an array of genres and influences in his music, while his lyrics take on a wide selection of topics from the personal to the political, always conveyed with a hint of irony and a heavy dose of cynicism.  

https://timloud.bandcamp.com/

https://www.facebook.com/LoudTim

On this episode, we are drinking LSM Aether Gin - LSM's Leipzig Æther - a London Dry Gin - stands for the highly concentrated, carefully balanced essential oils of herbs and natural ingredients that are distilled on their 8 L Potstill for it. We use over 100 g of freshly mined drugs per liter of gin, as well as sliced ​​fruits and plenty of lime blossom honey. The Leipzig Æther is a result of more than 30 individual distillations in product development. With this artwork, LSM once again illustrates our connection to innovative alchemy and our traditional craft.

The Leipziger Spirituosen Manufaktur, a young Leipzig company, stands for uncompromising quality, sustainable raw materials and artisan art. All their products are hand-crafted with the aim of sourcing all raw materials from sustainable and regional sources - out of conviction. Sophisticated production methods and great attention to detail make their spirits a special taste experience, developed and produced from a combination of passion and science.

A podcast for thinkers, wanderers and drink'n'ponderers.

Matthew Hendershot is your host, accompanied by co-hosts, Jake and Justin plus many guests throughout this journey, a booze fueled jaunt through a new land with new customs and rules. In the spirit of unbridled curiosity and the will to experience everything this eclectic crew set out on adventures and conversations from the unique to the mundane and take shots at figuring out this crazy modern world. This happens both literally and figuratively as each episode is properly greased by everyone's favorite social lubricant in it's most unadulterated form, Schnaps!

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With everything going on, the one year marker for Matthew's move to Leipzig nearly slipped past him! But Justin takes the time in this episode to spin the interview table around and ask Matthew about his first year here. Expectations and frustrations mix with pleasant surprises and an odd familiarity in a city that still holds Matthew's attention. Plus we Roll 20 and discuss our take on Kräuterlikör! 

On this episode, we are drinking LSM Aether Gin - LSM's Leipzig Æther - a London Dry Gin - stands for the highly concentrated, carefully balanced essential oils of herbs and natural ingredients that are distilled on their 8 L Potstill for it. We use over 100 g of freshly mined drugs per liter of gin, as well as sliced ​​fruits and plenty of lime blossom honey. The Leipzig Æther is a result of more than 30 individual distillations in product development. With this artwork, LSM once again illustrates our connection to innovative alchemy and our traditional craft.

The Leipziger Spirituosen Manufaktur, a young Leipzig company, stands for uncompromising quality, sustainable raw materials and artisan art. All their products are hand-crafted with the aim of sourcing all raw materials from sustainable and regional sources - out of conviction. Sophisticated production methods and great attention to detail make their spirits a special taste experience, developed and produced from a combination of passion and science.

A podcast for thinkers, wanderers and drink'n'ponderers.

Matthew Hendershot is your host, accompanied by co-hosts, Jake and Justin plus many guests throughout this journey, a booze fueled jaunt through a new land with new customs and rules. In the spirit of unbridled curiosity and the will to experience everything this eclectic crew set out on adventures and conversations from the unique to the mundane and take shots at figuring out this crazy modern world. This happens both literally and figuratively as each episode is properly greased by everyone's favorite social lubricant in it's most unadulterated form, Schnaps!

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Devlin's Kitchen - A bunch of passionate musicians who create a mesmerizing atmosphere with arrangements of original Celtic music and thrilling self-composed songs.

Anja Tschenisch - violin/vocals

Ian Cox - mandolin/guitar/vocals

Paul Street - banjo/guitar/vocals

Florian Keller - bodhrán/percussion

https://www.instagram.com/devlins.kitchen/

https://www.facebook.com/Devlins-Kitchen-116587456413581/

*Special thanks to Julia Kragh for her work as assistant engineer on this episode!

On this episode, we are drinking LSM Mystica Wermut - For this aperitif, LSM combines sparkling silvaner grapes with aromatic traminer grapes from their winemaking friends Bohme & Daughter from the Saale-Unstrut wine-growing region, refined with herb-flowery potent vermouth, mugwort and citrus fruit as well as herbs. The product is a harmoniously complex vermouth wine with fresh fruit finish!

The Leipziger Spirituosen Manufaktur, a young Leipzig company, stands for uncompromising quality, sustainable raw materials and artisan art. All their products are hand-crafted with the aim of sourcing all raw materials from sustainable and regional sources - out of conviction. Sophisticated production methods and great attention to detail make their spirits a special taste experience, developed and produced from a combination of passion and science.

A podcast for thinkers, wanderers and drink'n'ponderers.

Matthew Hendershot is your host, accompanied by co-hosts, Jake and Justin plus many guests throughout this journey, a booze fueled jaunt through a new land with new customs and rules. In the spirit of unbridled curiosity and the will to experience everything this eclectic crew set out on adventures and conversations from the unique to the mundane and take shots at figuring out this crazy modern world. This happens both literally and figuratively as each episode is properly greased by everyone's favorite social lubricant in it's most unadulterated form, Schnaps!

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