Drew Portnoy, an American writer and comedian who lives in Berlin, shares his journey moving to berlin over two decades in Berlin. From his initial culture shocks and learning German to raising bilingual children and navigating cultural differences, Drew discusses the city's evolution and his transition from a corporate job to comedy and journalism.
He reflects on the challenges of parenting, the comedy scene's growth, and his newsletter "20% Berlin," offering insights into Berlin's unique character and his experiences as an expatriate. The conversation is filled with humor, personal anecdotes, and observations on Berlin's changing landscape.
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The move to Berlin (00:00:00) Drew's initial impression of Berlin, including the presence of hookers and a squat with techno music.
Adapting to German culture (00:00:17) Challenges of learning German and cultural integration for expats in Germany.
Raising a bilingual family (00:00:28) Experiences and challenges of raising a bilingual family in Germany.
First impressions of Berlin (00:01:29) Drew's initial reasons for moving to Berlin and his experiences as a journalist in Frankfurt.
Living in Berlin in the late 80s (00:02:19) Drew's experiences as an exchange student in Berlin during the late 80s and his impressions of the city.
Berlin after the fall of the wall (00:03:13) Anecdotes and experiences of people living in East and West Berlin after the fall of the wall.
Transformation of Berlin (00:07:00) The changes in Berlin's landscape and atmosphere, from an area with hookers and squats to luxury apartments.
Remnants of the Berlin Wall (00:10:10) Discussions about the remnants of the Berlin Wall and the commercialization of its history.
Starting comedy in Germany (00:11:19) Drew's journey into comedy in Germany, including performing in German and English.
Learning German and cultural integration (00:12:55) Drew's experiences learning German and the importance of cultural integration for language acquisition.
Learning German and French (00:14:25) Discussion about learning German and French, unconventional language choices, and personal experiences.
Meeting Drew's Wife (00:15:48) Drew's experience meeting his wife in Berlin, their initial encounter, and the start of their relationship.
Moving to the US (00:17:32) Considerations and decisions about moving to the US, comparing living in Germany and the US, and the benefits of living in Germany.
Cultural Differences (00:23:21) Reverse cultural shock upon returning to the US, differences in social interactions, and cultural norms.
Raising Bilingual Children (00:26:39) Challenges and strategies for raising bilingual children, the importance of consistent language use, and personal experiences with language acquisition.
The language barrier (00:28:12) Drew shares experiences of language mix-ups and the challenges of raising bilingual children.
Cultural differences in parenting (00:29:24) Drew discusses the differences in parenting norms between Germany and the US.
Interactions with the police (00:34:00) Drew and others share their experiences and observations of interactions with the police in Berlin and other countries.
Living the Berlin life (00:40:18) Drew reflects on the unique and unconventional aspects of life in Berlin during his early years in the city.
Basement Party (00:42:26) Anecdotes about unique party experiences in Berlin's basements and the city's unconventional nightlife.
(00:43:22) Discussion about the transition from a corporate career to comedy, the creation of a newsletter, and the challenges of adapting to a new lifestyle.
Evolution of Berlin's Comedy Scene (00:48:24) Comparison of the evolution of the English and German comedy scenes in Berlin, highlighting the growth and professionalization of the German comedy scene.
Family and Parenting (00:53:51) Conversation about parenting, including the age of starting a family, the independence of children, and the financial aspects of parental leave.
Notes and NFTs (00:56:05) Discussion about losing money on NFTs and writing notes by hand for better retention.
Writing Techniques (00:56:21) The benefits of writing notes by hand and using markers for effective learning and retention.
Living History (00:58:32) The significance of living in Berlin as a part of its history and being a part of the foundation of the podcast.
Podcast and Farewell (00:58:45) farewell.
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