I'll Take A Shot At That

As the German election approaches, we decided to dive into how a German election functions, what the issues are, and what people who vote in Germany can do to prevent the extreme right from getting in. Our special guest, Erwin von Mildisch, is not only a very knowledgeable young man who clearly lives and breathes politics, he is also a candidate for the Buendnis Sahra Wagenknecht in the upcoming elections. There are strong differences of opinion but we are able to discuss things in a respectful and democratic manner. Have a listen! On this episode, we are drinking LSM Brown Rum - The rum may be brown but our politics definitely are not! https://www.instagram.com/erwin.vonmildisch A podcast for thinkers, wanderers and drink'n'ponderers. Matthew Hendershot is your host, accompanied by co-host 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 o

Obviously, we are going in heavy into 2025! We are carrying over our grestest hits. More bingo, more wrestling, more live music and more podcasting. And did we hear that a band might be getting back together for a reunion tour? On this episode, we are drinking all manner of things - Matthew grabbed some great schaps from a bingo regift! www.wellroundedhoodlum.com https://www.facebook.com/WellRoundedHoodlumEntertainment  https://www.instagram.com/wellroundedhoodlum/ A podcast for thinkers, wanderers and drink'n'ponderers. Matthew Hendershot is your host, accompanied by co-host 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

Man! What a year 2024 has been! Bingo, wrestling, podcasts and so much more! Matthew and Justin unpack their highlights On this episode, we are drinking all manner of things - Matthew grabbed some great schaps from a bingo regift! - www.wellroundedhoodlum.com, https://www.facebook.com/WellRoundedHoodlumEntertainment, https://www.instagram.com/wellroundedhoodlum/ - A podcast for thinkers, wanderers and drink'n'ponderers. Matthew Hendershot is your host, accompanied by co-host 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 Twit

Matthew and Justin go live with friends and improptu guests to, let's be honest, OVERanalyze the tradition that is German Christmas Markets.  -- A podcast for thinkers, wanderers and drink'n'ponderers. Matthew Hendershot is your host, accompanied by co-host 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

Leipzig is a truly fascinating city and there are so many different ways to get to know it! Matthew ans Justin discuss how they got to know the city when they first arrived here. Where on foot, by bus or on water, whether you are exploring Leipzig's musical legacy, it's role in a great Napoleonic battle, the traces of the persecution of the Jews, or why the city is sometimes called "Klein-Venedig" (Little Venice) then tune in to listen to how you can really get to know this amazing places. Links for all the tours are listed On this episode, we are drinking LSM Minze 9 - A really good Leipzig Pfeffi! https://bootsverleih-herold.de/motorbootfahrten/, https://www.notenspur-leipzig.de/, https://www.stolpersteine-leipzig.de/, https://www.stadtgeschichtliches-museum-leipzig.de/besuch/unsere-haeuser/voelkerschlachtdenkmal-forum-1813/, https://www.stadtrundfahrt-leipzig.de/, https://en.guidemate.com/guide/Industrial-heritage-of-Plagwitz-6656e3caf459e72dd79b8f68 - A podcast for thinkers, wanderers and drink'n'ponde

Robert, Andre and Jan - 75% of the cabaret ensemble, Freie Kabarett Kultur interview with Matthew and Justin in the studio. Having seen a very funny show by these boys, our interviewers want to know everything there is to know about cabaret, its history, the differences between East & West German, the writing process and the interaction with the audience. The lads deliver and we get more than we had ever expected. We find out if Jan is the only professional among them, how voting for the Greens might be a death sentence, what crucial role Andre's grandmother has traditionally played, and who the mysterious director is. The whole hour was informative, biting, madcap, chaotic and hilarious. Just like cabaret, but with a fair amount of Korn on top!  On this episode, we are drinking Nordhäuser Doppelkorn - As German and as Thuringian as our guests! -  https://www.freie-kabarett-kultur.de/ https://www.youtube.com/@fkk-freiekabarettkulturlei6480 https://www.facebook.com/FreieKabarettKulturLeipzig https://www.in

Johnny Rancid from Catch Factory Leipzig joins Justin and Matthew to analyze and discuss pro wrestling in general and catch in Leipzig in particular. Johnny explains the basic features of pro wrestling for the uninitiated, the differences between European and American pro wrestling, and how pro wrestling came to Leipzig. Well Rounded Hoodlum GbR has been producing all of the Catch Factory Leipzig wrestling events with great success. However, the last event got ugly with a four-way brawl that included Johnny himself. Matthew and Johnny have a very heated and sharp exchange of views on what happened and things get super tense. Does it come to blows in the studio? You'll have to listen to find out. The next Catch Factory wrestling shows are May 11th in Boxclub Olympia in Leipzig and August 10th in Westbad Leipzig. On this episode, we are drinking Aperol Spritz - The perfect summery drink!  - https://www.catchfactory.de/ https://www.youtube.com/@catchfactory https://www.facebook.com/wrestlingleipzig  https://www.

Lauren Napier discusses her art, touring in Europe, her impressions of Leipzig and what she loves so much about Kafka! Whiskey is the natural beverage to lubricate this episode as Lauren explains that here songs about whiskey alone would be enough to fill an entire set. Not just the spoken word on this episode, however. Lauren performs a couple of her songs just for the listeners of I'll Take A Shot At That! https://www.instagram.com/punkrockdoll/ https://www.facebook.com/punkrockdolll https://punkrockdoll.com/ On this episode, we are drinking The Ardmore - A peaty single malt whiskey  -  A podcast for thinkers, wanderers and drink'n'ponderers. Matthew Hendershot is your host, accompanied by co-host 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

After two long years, Matthew and Justin relaunch the podcast to talk about what they have been collaborating on and what plans they have for the coming year! On this episode, we are drinking Culto Grappa  - A grappa made from Gewurztaminer grapes and produced in the region of South Tyrol The past year - Matthew and Justin discuss setting up a business together, working on a podcast for the county of Nordsachsen and how much they enjoyed collaborating with local business, Maikirschen Marketing. The podcast is called "Unerhört - der Nordsachen Podcast" and can be found on all podcast streaming sites. Maikirschen Marketing can be found at www.maikirschen.de   A band, an album and a studio! - Matthew describes the journey of his new band, the Hungover, its genesis, growth and the process of creating its first album, Face the Facts. Also, Well Rounded Hoodlum has a new studio, which we are very excited about! Face the Facts can be bought and listened to at www.thehungover.com    What a beast! Well Rounded Hoodlum

Friend of the show, fellow Leipziger, and international actor Peter Seaton-Clark sits with Matthew and Justin for shots and to discuss his recent appearance in the newly released blockbuster film, Uncharted! Peter Seaton-Clark is a British stage and screen actor who is also a naturalized German citizen. Born in Barnstaple, England, he started his acting career on stage at the world famous Leeds City Varieties in 1994. Other regional theatre engagements were followed by a stint on local TV as a presenter. Moving to Europe he took on more voice work and became a founding member of an English speaking theatre company in Eastern Germany. He is known for Uncharted (dir. Ruben Fleischer), the award winning short film Swiped, in which he starred and produced, as well as Gute Zeiten Schlechte Zeiten, Germany's #1 soap and the Russian film Chempion Mira. His upcoming TV projects include JFK's Love for Europe and The Net and Diversant IV - another Russian production. Uncharted is a 2022 American action-adventure film d

We mark the changing of a decade as Matthew turns 40 years old and the crew turns the tables by handing the interview mic over to Justin who has collected 40 questions from friends and fans to ask while we drink Hell or High Water Rum and celebrate way past our bedtimes! ======================================= The 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 its most unadulterated form, Schnapps! Patreon.com/ShotAtThat Twitter.com/ShotAtThat Instagram.com/ShotAtThat Facebook.com/

Akela1 is a multi-instrumentalist, sound designer, and producer based in Leipzig. Alongside his other musical projects, he challenged himself to produce songs on his own from start to finish with a wildly experimental touch. Akela‘s songs are dominated by dark sounds with creepy textures, melancholic melodies, lyrics of depression, struggle and personal events. Artwork & Photos by my dear friend Anna-Lena Erb (@fck_thesystem). Thank you! https://soundcloud.com/akela1 https://www.instagram.com/akelaone/ https://linktr.ee/akela1 ======================================= Don't forget! We are still running our promotion with SAUBERKASTEN! Listeners can get 10% off their purchase* at Sauberkasten.com by using the discount code: saubershot www.sauberkasten.com/shop www.facebook.com/sauberkastenleipzig www.instagram.com/sauberkasten *except the book "My green home" and products that are already on sale. ======================================= The podcast for thinkers, wanderers and drink'n'ponderers. Matthew Hen

Barney Weston is a co-founder of Football For Future, a UK-based charity (registration pending) with a mission of building a more sustainable culture in football. Football For Future (FFF) is a new platform for promoting sustainability in English and European Football. They want to work with stakeholders across the English football community to build a more sustainable culture within and beyond the game. https://footballforfuture.org/ https://twitter.com/ftblforfuture https://www.instagram.com/ftblforfuture/ http://www.linkedin.com/company/football-for-future  ======================================= Don't forget! We are still running our promotion with SAUBERKASTEN! Listeners can get 10% off their purchase* at Sauberkasten.com by using the discount code: saubershot www.sauberkasten.com/shop www.facebook.com/sauberkastenleipzig www.instagram.com/sauberkasten *except the book "My green home" and products that are already on sale. ======================================= The podcast for thinkers, wanderers and

Marie Pellmann is a Teamassistentin at Sauberkasten, a Leipzig based startup that makes it possible to produce environmentally friendly DIY cleaning products for your house or apartment utilizing safe, simple ingredients and reusable materials and recipes! Listeners can get 10% off their purchase* at Sauberkasten.com by using the discount code: saubershot www.sauberkasten.com/shop www.facebook.com/sauberkastenleipzig www.instagram.com/sauberkasten *except the book "My green home" and products that are already on sale. The 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 fi

In 2020, Matej Eber and Free Walking Tour Leipzig were named Trip Advisor's #1 Ranked Tour! The companies international group of professional tour guides combine their years of experience to help visitors new and old find all of Leipzig's hidden gems.  Find out more at: https://www.freetourleipzig.com/ The 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, Schnapps! Patreon.com/ShotAtThat Twitter.com/ShotAtThat Instagram.com/ShotAtThat Facebook.com/ShotAt

Justin joins Matthew in the studio to look back at the insanity that was 2020 and check in with out beginning of the year resolutions to give ourselves a bit of an end-of-year report card! On this episode we are drinking LSM Johannisbeer! We are excited to have Leipziger Spirituosen Manufakture back as a schnapps sponsor for the podcast! Find out more at https://www.leipziger-spirituosen-manufaktur.de/  The 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,

Antar Keith is an educator, activist, presenter and public speaker currently traveling around Germany lecturing on systemic racism and police violence in America. He joins us as the United States takes to the polls.  Visit antarkeith.wordpress.com I'll Take A Shot At That stands in solidarity with the ongoing protests against police brutality in the US, Germany, and everywhere. Here are more resources that I strongly encourage everyone to engage with: • Here is a massive list of resources regarding racism & anti-blackness & How to be a Better Ally: ANTI-RACIST ALLYSHIP STARTER PACK • Here in the Independent is a great article containing information on how to support the movement if you are unable to protest, including links to places you can volunteer, donate, amplify and more: https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/black-lives-matter-protest-support-george-floyd-donate-petition-a9542576.html • This video project was created to offer people a way to donate to #blacklivesmatter without having any

The English Theatre Leipzig Company is presenting "Cyrano De Bergerac" this September and Director Peter Hubbard joins the podcast along with leading lady, Letizia Rivera. TICKETS: https://www.neues-schauspiel-leipzig.de/karten On this episode we are drinking O'Donnell Toffee Moonshine! We are excited to have O'Donnell Moonshine back as a schnapps sponsor for the podcast! Find out more at www.odonnell.de The 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

Returning guest Em Wes and official show historian Justin join Matthew in the studio to discuss a newly discovered and amazing outdoor activity, "BOOFEN!" The 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, Schnapps! Patreon.com/ShotAtThat Twitter.com/ShotAtThat Instagram.com/ShotAtThat Facebook.com/ShotAtThat Tag us with @ShotAtThat/#ShotAtThat

Blossom Foster is an author and educator and fellow immigrant to Leipzig. She returns to the podcast to discuss whiteness, white privilege, and intersectionality in a time when these concepts seem to be far more polarizing that widely accepted.  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/  I'll Take A Shot At That stands in solidarity with the ongoing protests against police brutality in the US, Germany, and everywhere. Here are more resources that I strongly encourage everyone to engage with: • Here is a massive list of resources regarding racism & anti-blackness & How to be a Better Ally: ANTI-RACIST ALLYSHIP STARTER PACK • Here in the Independent is a great article containing information on how to support the movement if you are unable to protest, including links to places you can volunteer, donate, amplify and more: https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/black-lives-matter-protest-support-geor