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The Play "Eurydice" by Sarah Ruhl is a retelling of the tragic myth of Orpheus and Eurydice as told from the oft unexplored perspective of the title character herself. It will also be the season opener for Leipzig's English language production company, English Theatre Leipzig. Director Julia Kragh, and Assistant Director (also our co-host!) Justin join Matthew in discussing the company itself, the production, and the interesting way that Matthew ALSO finds himself involved.  https://www.facebook.com/englishtheatreleipzig/  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 qualit

Gothic Wave Treffen weekend turns out to be a stacked ordeal with non-stop revelry in many forms. From the Hot Water Music concert, to the Victorian Picnic, to BINGO at Stoned, and the unfortunate incident involving Matthew being locked out of his own apartment, the hits were non-stop, as were many of the drinks and shots! 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 the guys forgo schnapps for slugs from The World's Strongest Coffee! Gothic Wave Treffen - The world's largest gothic themed festival celebrates its 28th year in Leipzig by drawing out more than 20,000 goth enthusiasts from all over the world! We got out among the crowds and report back on the sights and sounds of Gothic Wave Treffen! Schloss Trebsen Pfingsten Ritterspiele - Celebrating Pentecost on the same weekend, Jake and Matthew take a trek to the small village of Trebsen where the local castle is taken over and medieval times reig

Justin joins Matthew to discuss the results of the EU Elections, and we also recap our individual stories and experiences from Männertag.  Männertag Recap - We spent the day outside on this national holiday and bring your our first hand accounts of what we witnessed in what turned out to be a very decent a lovely day in the park. EU Elections - Recently all of the European Union was asked to turn up and vote for the EU Parliment, and the results across Europe, and especially here in Leipzig and Saxony were quite surprising. Justin joins to explain what might have gone on and what we might be expecting next.  On this episode, we are drinking LSM Johannesbeer + Basalt Vodka - 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

We celebrate Jake's thirty-something birthday with some LSM Absinth as we discuss the spectacle that is Eurovision, with potentially some planning for next year, and then move on to Männertag, the drunk and rowdy "Man's day out" that is set to take place next weekend.  On this episode, we are drinking LSM Absinth - The Leipzig Absinth is distilled from a total of 14 herbs in a copper distillate. Vermouth, fennel and hyssop form the basis of flavor. Regionally produced honey in combination with licorice, clover and cinnamon complete the strong-aromatic profile of this extraordinary absinthe. Through herbal extracts, it receives a slightly bitter note and the beautiful color to look at. Vermouth, catnip and clover, as the ideal companion for crazy moments, give it the finishing touch. To the bat country! 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

We sip locally sourced LSM Mystika Wermut and discuss a trip to the hospital ER in beautiful Leipzig. On this episode, we are drinking LSM Mystika 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. Matthew has an Immersive ER Experience - Following a rainy morning

Matthew welcomes guests from the startup, incubator, and investor worlds to discuss the state of Leipzig's growing local economy. Gwendolyn Schröter is shareholder and investment manager at Golzern Holding – a owner-operated investment company from Leipzig. Golzern Holding invests into early-stage start-ups with a sustainability focus. Before entering Golzern Holding Gwendolyn was working as a consultant in Marketing- and Innovationstrategy for the automotive/mobility and financial industry. She is dedicated to ideas with an impact, new work concepts and a promoter of female empowerment within the startup community. Since 2011 Sven Deichfuß has helped kick-ass people to start up and realize their vision through entrepreneurship. He worked with small businesses in creative industries in Germany, helped VC-backed StartUps in Silicon Valley to kickstart their growth engines, assessed early traction and market potential of StartUps for US-investors, advised and coached entrepreneurs through the struggle that come

In this episode, Justin and I sit and enjoy more of the Basalt Vodka from Leipziger Spirituosen Manufaktur and we also crack into their Johannisbeer, a juicy complement to the vodka with a blend of 25% juice from sustainably grown local fruits and 21% alcohol. Ten bottles of fruit juice liqueur ensure the sustainable cultivation of an area of ​​1 m² for a further year, so drink up! https://www.leipziger-spirituosen-manufaktur.de/  Eurovision w/ Justin - Justin attempts to explain the cultural phenomenon that is the annual Eurovision Song Writing Contest. We together break down the affair and begin to plan our adventure into watching and enjoying this year's program set to take place beginning May 14th and culminating in the final showcasing to take place in Tel Aviv on Saturday, May 18th.  https://eurovision.tv/event/tel-aviv-2019  "Germany's a Trip" w/ Bad Cop Bad Cop, The Penske File, & Walt Hamburger - After the trio of bands ripped an amazing set at Werk2 here in Leipzig, we sat down backstage and had

(Part 2 of 2) Matthew and Jake hit up not one but two street food festivals happening in Leipzig over the weekend. They ate way too much food and drank just enough booze to get to the bottom of the pressing question at hand; what is the best street food in Leipzig? German/Mexican food, bugs, some delectable smoked meats and many more varieties were devoured and analyzed on this journey. Listen and enjoy learning about the many options Leipzig and the surrounding areas have to offer in the way of street food. Also, on this episode the boys take their first shot at I'll Take A Shot At That's new partner and sponsor, Leipziger Spirituosen Manufaktur. This company makes a delicious vodka and quite a few other spirits to be be consumed and stoked up on later episodes. Check them out on instagram and at their website. https://www.leipziger-spirituosen-manufaktur.de/  https://www.instagram.com/leipzigerspirituosenmanufaktur/  A podcast for thinkers, wanderers and drink'n'ponderers. Matthew Hendershot is your host,

(Part 1 of 2) Matthew and Jake hit up not one but two street food festivals happening in Leipzig over the weekend. They ate way too much food and drank just enough booze to get to the bottom of the pressing question at hand; what is the best street food in Leipzig? German/Mexican food, bugs, some delectable smoked meats and many more varieties were devoured and analyzed on this journey. Listen and enjoy learning about the many options Leipzig and the surrounding areas have to offer in the way of street food. Also, on this episode the boys take their first shot at I'll Take A Shot At That's new partner and sponsor, Leipziger Spirituosen Manufaktur. This company makes a delicious vodka and quite a few other spirits to be be consumed and stoked up on later episodes. Check them out on instagram and at their website. https://www.leipziger-spirituosen-manufaktur.de/  https://www.instagram.com/leipzigerspirituosenmanufaktur/  A podcast for thinkers, wanderers and drink'n'ponderers. Matthew Hendershot is your host,

On this episode, we are drinking Grasovka BuffaloGrass Vodka - This Polish specialty proves to be a challenge for Matthew, but the earthy and grassy flavor of this potent vodka stands out as one of the more unique drinks we have had on the show so far! Let's Plan An Adventure - Leipzig Street Food - After both having recently visited America again, the home of all things Fast Food, the boys explore more deeply the local options for street food and quick takeaway meals. Plans are made to visit some upcoming Street Food Faires happening in Leipzig, and we put out a call to action to you our listeners for your fast-food-favorites! PotShots - Air Travel - Matthew takes his "pot" shot literally to celebrate the 4/20 holiday and we let loose on budget and economy air travel. Have we really become so deparate to turn a profit that we will charge money for something as simple as water? Are travelers so cheap they will swallow that extra fee anyway? We get into this and more, and perhaps a way to save a penny or two i

Peter Gatsby is a Leipzig local and regular in the live music performance and street music circles. He joins me on the podcast to talk about the Songwriters In Town weekly event, busking, and shenanigans in general! 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! Patreon.com/ShotAtThat Twitter.com/ShotAtThat Instagram.com/ShotAtThat Facebook.com/ShotAtThat Tag us with @ShotAtThat/#ShotAtThat

Justin is back on the show and we try to put into words the experiences we shared at the world famous Kit Kat Berlin, a full-throttle hedonistic debacle! But first we find ourselves at odds as we discuss the controversial new video offering from the largest German musical export in the past 20 years, Rammstein. Their video for the new song "Deutchland" may be for some the German equivalent of Childish Gambino's "This is America" but does it go too far into 'shock value' to have artistic merit?  On this episode, we are drinking Alpen Schanps  - "SteinBeisser" - This Austrian offering packs a punch but leaves us with a warm belly and the taste of apricot on our tongue!  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 a

On this episode, we are drinking Original Wikinger Met - This is a craft mead from the Wikinger Schänke in Busdorf bei Haithabu https://www.wikingerschaenke.de Buch-Report - Justin and Matthew discuss their journey to the annual Leipziger Buchmesse and Manga/Anime Faire. Let's Plan an Adventure! - Berlin's Kit Kat Club 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! Patreon.com/ShotAtThat Twitter.com/ShotAtThat Instagram.com/ShotAtThat Facebo

On this episode, we are drinking Nordbrand Pfefferminz - This acceptedly guzzed green mint likör is a staple of many Leipzig nights out!  Blossom Foster - Blossom Foster is a fellow transplant to Leipzig, educator and author, and regular contributor to The Leipzig Glocal, which is an English language culture blog based here in town. You can find Blossom's contributor page and links to her articles on the Leipzig Glocal at this link: https://leipglo.com/author/blossom_foster/ 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

On this episode, we are drinking Castagner Grandi Cru - Italian Grappa, aged 12 months in oak casks! Brexit Update - As the Brexit Deal faces another major setback, Justin brings us up to speed on the current state of events.  Buchmesse - Germany's second largest literature faire gets a full breakdown as we make plans to check out the Leipzig Buchmesse. https://www.leipziger-buchmesse.de/ll  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! Pa

Cameryn Moore joins us on the day of the Feb. installment of the Leipzig Smut Slam. We plunge deep into the deep and warm creavaces of this live, honest, sexual-storytelling event.  On this episode, we are drinking Wilthener Goldkrone - Goldkrone is a brandy spirit manufactured by Wlthener. It would seem the grain distillery was founded in the 1700's but in its current form dates back to 1842... Not only does Wiltherner claim to be the second largest spirits manufacturer in Germany according to their data Goldkrone is the BEST SELLING spirit in Germany. Cameryn Moore is an award-winning playwright/performer, sex activist and educator, sidewalk pornographer, and a long-time phone sex operator. Her work in theatre, literature, and activism/advocacy is both a challenge and invitation to adventurous audiences everywhere. She is the writer and performer of five solo shows: Phone Whore, slut (r)evolution, for | play, The Pretty One (and other things that need to be said), and nerdfucker. To date, she has toured the

On a jaunt thru Leipzig for pleasure instead of business, musician Remmington Pearce comes by the studio and we discuss hiking trips, local food that can't be eaten, the state of starting out in the music biz and much much more. On this episode, we are drinking Aromatique's "Wald Kobold" When an epidemic broke out in the area around Neudietendorf in 1828, the local pharmacist Daniel Thraen began making natural products that had been known for their healing effect on the stomach and intestines from ancient times. Surviving two World Wars and DDR State participation starting in 1958, re-privatization and the subsequent founding of the liquor factory Aromatique GmbH on August 15, 1991, the company began a new era in its more than 100-year history. Today they are again an independent family business (18 employees). The "Wald Kobold" is a half bitter likor with 25% alcohol and a mix of spices, also claiming a fruity undertone.  Remmington Pearce - Bassist and Guitarist of the punk rock ilk, having performed with m

We make a... VERY poor attempt at recording back to back episodes of the cast which leads to a drunken pledge to boycott the largest online retailer in the world.  On this episode, we are drinking Johnny Walker Black Label - The iconic blend of over 30 malt and grain whiskeys from across Scotland makes Johnnie Walker Black Label one of the world's best-selling blended Scotch whiskeys. This whiskey was very popular with the royal family, which John Walker & Sons was granted as a court supplier, which still exists today. Johnnie Walker Black Label is referred to as the ""Everest of premium whiskeys"" and has received numerous awards worldwide. Packed with dark fruits, sweet vanilla and the characteristic smoky note, this blend of over 12 years matured whiskeys unleashes a taste explosion on your tongue. You can taste the full-bodied, complex character that makes this rounded, flavorful whiskey. Serve it on ice or with a dash of Ginger Ale as a long drink. Matthew has a run in with Amazon Customer Service -

Matthew and Jake drink too much delicious, over proof rum while discussing Matthew's trip to the ausländerbehörde. The magical 20 sided die leads to the discussion of Norm Macdonald's famous theory from his time on Weekend Update. On this episode, we are drinking Pott Rum - The (strong) pot with 54% vol is fire and flame for best taste: It refines the Rumtopf, refines pastries and ignites the legendary Feuerzangenbowle. Sophisticated desserts, flambé fruits and unforgettable rum creations become a real experience. Incidentally, this high-quality overseas rum owes its golden color, rich fragrance and exquisite aroma to the premium sugar cane, which is processed with particular care. Matthew's Immigration Experience - He recounts his trip to the ausländerbehörde. Roll20 - Germans Love David Hasselhoff! 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 fuelled jaunt through a new lan

On this episode, we are drinking Fratelli Ramazzotti - An Italian digestivo bitter liqueur Amaro, bottled at 30% alcohol by volume. Can We Exit From Brexit - Official ITASAT Historian Justin takes a shot at explaining to us the significance of Theresa May's historic Brexit defeat and what the future may hold for the UK, EU, and rest of the world.  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 fuelled 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! Patreon.com/ShotAtThat Twitter.com/ShotAtThat I