Simon Maddox @maddox84.bsky.social · 27/09/2025My absolute highlight of our now complete 250 episodes: Derek Rae @raecomm.bsky.social gracing us with an unforgettable moment of audio brilliance. Thanks to all our guests and all our listeners for supporting us for 250 episodes. It's been great. That's all, folks. Tschüsseldorf. 0122
Reposted by Simon MaddoxDecades from Home - A Podcast About Germany @decadesfromhome.bsky.social · 26/09/2025It’s the end of an era, or at least it’s the end of this podcast. After 250 episodes, Nic, Simon, and Producer Simon have reached their final episode. No, I’m not crying…you’re crying… Find out more on Ep 249, coming Saturday morning! 3104
Reposted by Simon MaddoxDecades from Home - A Podcast About Germany @decadesfromhome.bsky.social · 23/09/2025Today is your last chance to submit a voice message for inclusion in our last episode of "Decades from Home", episode 250, which will be published this coming Saturday. Link to our email can be found in bio. 133
Simon Maddox @maddox84.bsky.social · 22/09/2025Last call if you want to be part of the final Decades from Home episode. 010
Reposted by Simon MaddoxDecades from Home - A Podcast About Germany @decadesfromhome.bsky.social · 21/09/2025As we approach the finish line, we focus much of the episode on buffet strategy, but still have time to hear about Nic's recent trip to the UK.... which triggers a biscuit-related rant from Simon. Ep 249: "Vorletzte Haltestelle". Out now! 022
Reposted by Simon MaddoxDecades from Home - A Podcast About Germany @decadesfromhome.bsky.social · 20/09/2025For our penultimate episode we have a listener email to pore over. We also outline strategies for maximising a hotel buffet. Finally Nic tells us about a dream pub lunch and we ponder who sends out the worst tourists, Britain or Germany? Ep 249: "Vorletzte Haltestelle". Out now! 042
Reposted by Simon MaddoxDecades from Home - A Podcast About Germany @decadesfromhome.bsky.social · 13/09/2025Counting down to the release of our last episode.... If you'd like to send us a voice message for inclusion in our last episode, please send us your voice message by 23 September. 253
Reposted by Simon MaddoxDecades from Home - A Podcast About Germany @decadesfromhome.bsky.social · 05/09/2025There’s nothing like a language to cause confusion, as Producer Simon discovers when he gets on the wrong side of a farmer. How do you say “get off my land!” in German? We find out! Find out more on Ep 247, coming Saturday morning! 152
Reposted by Simon MaddoxDecades from Home - A Podcast About Germany @decadesfromhome.bsky.social · 06/09/2025Quark - the cure-all for everything, right? RIGHT!?? Find out more on episode 247: "Farmer Drama". Out now. 173
Simon Maddox @maddox84.bsky.social · 30/08/2025Did adiletten and white socks for the first time this month. Felt integrated. Felt good. What other signs are there? 020
Reposted by Simon MaddoxDecades from Home - A Podcast About Germany @decadesfromhome.bsky.social · 30/08/2025How integrated do your hosts feel? Simon asks the important questions to find out how German we’ve all become: do we have any cash to hand, do we know how to recycle a pizza box, and can we handle the shops being closed on Sunday? Find out more on Ep 246: The Sprudelwasser Express. Out now! 1113
Reposted by Simon MaddoxDecades from Home - A Podcast About Germany @decadesfromhome.bsky.social · 29/08/2025The contents of your wallet can tell someone exactly how German a person is, or at least that’s what Simon believes anyway. He puts Nic and Producer Simon through their paces to find out how integrated we all really are! Find out more on Ep 246, coming Saturday morning! 063
Simon Maddox @maddox84.bsky.social · 25/08/2025Well, she sounds like a veritable treat! I know it's hypocritical as someone who podcasts, but some people need to learn to keep their opinions to themselves! 210
Simon Maddox @maddox84.bsky.social · 25/08/2025Nice one, Michael! I hope you've had/have been having a lovely holiday. 110
Simon Maddox @maddox84.bsky.social · 23/08/2025It's time. You can record a voice memo and email it to us to be featured in the final episode 👍 Thanks for listening! 110
Simon Maddox @maddox84.bsky.social · 23/08/2025Into the final few episodes now... 250 will the final one. A strong innings. Audio submissions for the final episode to decadesfromhome@gmail.com - great chance to contribute to the finale. 230
Reposted by Simon MaddoxDecades from Home - A Podcast About Germany @decadesfromhome.bsky.social · 17/08/2025This week we discuss Jugendwort des Jahres 2025 and the pernicious influence of English. We also look at the world of tattooing and ask Simon about his changing views on tattoos. Find out more on Ep 244: "Goon Squad". Out now! 053
Reposted by Simon MaddoxDecades from Home - A Podcast About Germany @decadesfromhome.bsky.social · 22/08/2025How do you deal with fans? We’re not exactly experts, but Nic met one once…Simon did not meet our fan, and he’s still regretting it all these years later! Find out more on Ep 245, coming Saturday morning! 063
Reposted by Simon MaddoxDecades from Home - A Podcast About Germany @decadesfromhome.bsky.social · 15/08/2025It’s time once again for Jugendwort des Jahres!!! We discuss the contenders, and learn far more about the word “Goonen” than anyone ever needed to know. Find out more on Ep 244, coming Saturday morning! 164
Reposted by Simon MaddoxDecades from Home - A Podcast About Germany @decadesfromhome.bsky.social · 10/08/2025Simon shares his list of best/worst German names for hairdressers, but how much should we be paying for a haircut, and how much do you tip for the best haircut you've ever had? Find out more on Ep 243: Handybitch, Out Now! 162
Simon Maddox @maddox84.bsky.social · 11/08/2025Is there an Amt responsible for approving such pun-tastic names? I hope so. My wife used to go to a place called "cutting club" which always made me think of self harm 😬 110
Simon Maddox @maddox84.bsky.social · 11/08/2025It truly is one of the richest tapestries of German comedy/life. I will never get bored of it. 120
Simon Maddox @maddox84.bsky.social · 05/08/2025The "ob" is for "oberhalb" as the town is on a plateau above the Tauber. 130
Reposted by Simon MaddoxDecades from Home - A Podcast About Germany @decadesfromhome.bsky.social · 03/08/2025German UNESCO World Heritage sites.... Bavarian belligerence over school holidays.... The greatest debate of all time.... Sounds like we covered everything this week. Episodw 242: "Tanks vs Castles". Out now! 164
Reposted by Simon MaddoxDecades from Home - A Podcast About Germany @decadesfromhome.bsky.social · 02/08/2025We talk tourist sites this week, 3 in particular that are the newest German UNESCO World Heritage sites. We question Bavarian belligerence over school holidays, and finish on a debate that has baffled the world’s greatest minds. Find out more on Ep 242: "Tanks vs Castles". Out now! 163
Simon Maddox @maddox84.bsky.social · 02/08/2025We both left the UK a month or two before Gove was given his first secretary of state role. An impressive list of departments he failed to improve or manage well. We timed it well. 010
Reposted by Simon MaddoxDecades from Home - A Podcast About Germany @decadesfromhome.bsky.social · 01/08/2025This is a podcast about Germany, but sometimes it's nice to stretch our legs to another topic, like the Great Wall of China...which you can't see from space...but the peaches are nice. Find out more on Ep 242, coming Saturday morning! 063
Reposted by Simon MaddoxDecades from Home - A Podcast About Germany @decadesfromhome.bsky.social · 28/07/2025Beer tents, Schlager and the cleanest public toilets ever seen = Nic's recipe for a perfect summer. Oh, and a Lionesses victory at the Euros. Find out more on Ep 241: Porzellan Prince. Out now! 052
Simon Maddox @maddox84.bsky.social · 30/07/2025Some real role models to re-enact for them. Joyful. 010
Simon Maddox @maddox84.bsky.social · 27/07/2025Missed this comment - apologies: youtu.be/SxnRNTRsuFI?... youtu.be/w4354JDEcWY?... These are two great examples of the genre. Guten!youtu.beTODSÜNDE! Fertigmischung beim Chili con Carne. 😫 Teil 2/8 | Rosins Restaurants Kabel EinsYouTube video by Rosins Restaurants 120
Reposted by Simon MaddoxDecades from Home - A Podcast About Germany @decadesfromhome.bsky.social · 25/07/2025What constitutes a weekend festival? We have no idea, but Nic reckons he might have been to one when his village closed the main street, built a stage, and Schlager singers started warbling. It's not Glastonbury, but it was certainly...something... Find out more on Ep 241, coming Saturday morning! 254
Reposted by Simon MaddoxDecades from Home - A Podcast About Germany @decadesfromhome.bsky.social · 26/07/2025Nic has a perfect recipe for summer; beer tents, schlager, and the cleanest public toilets ever seen. We discuss the exciting new UK/German friendship treaty, and we finish on a chaotic TV interview with the Far-right AfD. Find out more on Ep 2241: Porzellan Prince, Out Now! 242
Reposted by Simon MaddoxWalter C. Orschenbach @schredenwinkel.de · 15/06/2025My dream came true. 🥂🤩 Die Jungs von @decadesfromhome.bsky.social haben meine Anfrage aufgegriffen und sehr unterhaltsam über die Bezeichnung „Mahlzeit!“ geplaudert. Thanks, guys! 👋🏻podcasts.apple.comEp 235: Audere est facerePodcast-Folge · Decades From Home - A Podcast About Germany · 14.06.2025 · 30 Min. 1102
Reposted by Simon MaddoxDecades from Home - A Podcast About Germany @decadesfromhome.bsky.social · 14/06/2025This week we begin with Spurs' win in the Europa League.... a month ago.... We also have a listener question concerning the curious German word “Mahlzeit!”. Find out more on Ep 235: Audere est facere, out now! 043
Reposted by Simon MaddoxDecades from Home - A Podcast About Germany @decadesfromhome.bsky.social · 13/06/2025For months we've been trying to get Bavarian-based English footballer Harry Kane to come on the podcast. With nothing really working, we've got a new plan: heckle him from the stands in the nicest way possible. Find out more on Ep 235, coming Saturday morning! 064
Simon Maddox @maddox84.bsky.social · 08/06/2025media.tenor.comtwo men are standing next to each other in front of a wall with graffiti on it . one of the men is wearing glasses .ALT: two men are standing next to each other in front of a wall with graffiti on it . one of the men is wearing glasses . 010
Reposted by Simon MaddoxDecades from Home - A Podcast About Germany @decadesfromhome.bsky.social · 06/06/2025What's the difference between the rudest and nicest parts of Germany? Well, according to our in-depth research, roughly 17 kms. Find out more on Ep 234, coming Saturday morning! 063
Reposted by Simon MaddoxDecades from Home - A Podcast About Germany @decadesfromhome.bsky.social · 07/06/2025There’s Döner for €3.99 to discuss, and we have a few questions about the honesty of ourselves, Germans, and anyone who’s ever decided to buy some ancient marble while on holiday in Greece. Find out more on Episode 234: "Viva Volksdöner", out now! 142
Reposted by Simon MaddoxDecades from Home - A Podcast About Germany @decadesfromhome.bsky.social · 08/06/2025What’s the difference between a kiwi, a kiwi, and a kiwi fruit? Obviously we have to ask our resident New Zealander for an explanation, although for some of us, the truth just isn’t as satisfying as they may want. Find out more on Episode 234: Viva Volksdöner, out now! 172
Reposted by Simon MaddoxDecades from Home - A Podcast About Germany @decadesfromhome.bsky.social · 01/06/2025We had to discuss Eurovision, right? Luckily we had a guest reporter filing copy for us. New Chancellor of Germany Friedrich Merz claims he knows how to fix the German economy, and we finish with the 10th Anniversary of the Frauenquote. Episode 233 out now! 052
Reposted by Simon MaddoxWalter C. Orschenbach @schredenwinkel.de · 01/06/2025Ich bequatsche ja nicht nur selber‘n Podcast, sondern höre auch gerne welche. Einer meiner Lieblings-Podcasts ist @decadesfromhome.bsky.social … interessante und kurzweilige Perspektiven auf 🇩🇪 und uns Eingeborene von Expats aus 🇬🇧🇳🇿, die schon lange hier leben und wissen, wovon sie sprechen. 😎 182
Reposted by Simon MaddoxDecades from Home - A Podcast About Germany @decadesfromhome.bsky.social · 31/05/2025Simon brings in a special Eurovision guest reporter as we discuss politics, Pride flags, and Celine Dion. Freshly minted (sort of) Chancellor of Germany Friedrich Merz reckons he knows how to fix the German economy, and we finish with the 10th Anniversary of the Frauenquote. Episode 233 out now! 143
Reposted by Simon MaddoxDecades from Home - A Podcast About Germany @decadesfromhome.bsky.social · 30/05/2025As much as we try to keep on top of things, sometimes we miss certain topics. Take Eurovision. In fairness, we know next to nothing about it, but luckily we know a man who does... Find out more on Ep 233, coming Saturday morning! 042
