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The Big Ponder

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This transatlantic podcast explores abstract concepts and phenomena through personal radio essays. Every other week, one of our producers transforms a broad topic into a captivating story told from a US-German perspective.

PublishesWeeklyEpisodes96Founded6 years ago
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Latest Episodes

Ball bearings — these mechanisms are all around us, inside our wheels and motors. Hidden away, we rarely see them, and most people don’t even know what they are. In this episode, Scott Carrier reveals the overlooked role this engineering marvel has p... more

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2 years ago

In search of inefficiency in an overly efficient digital world, Jakob Lewis entered the ‘typosphere,’ an online community of typewriter enthusiasts. Several typewriters and a letter to Tom Hanks later, Jakob is a convert to the analog life.

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Long ago, German immigrants brought their brewing traditions to the United States. More recently, brewers from the U.S. have begun bringing American-style craft beer to Germany. Sally McGrane and Axel Scheele look at two breweries on opposite sides o... more

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Most city dwellers view traffic as an unavoidable downside of urban life. But according to Susanne Papawassiliu, freeway standstills have their benefits. In this episode, Susanne speaks with traffic experts, city planners, and professional drivers in... more

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 38 ratings
  • Great stories

    I really enjoy listening to The Big Pond. Great selection of topics and excellent producers.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ead.Weard
    United States5 years ago
  • Perfect!

    Awesome Podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kaluppke2
    Canada5 years ago
  • Fun German-American podcast

    A fun collection of stories that shows Germany and the US from so many different angles.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    slo_beck
    United States5 years ago
  • nikkioutwest

    awesome collection of transatlantic stories!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    nikkioutwest
    United States5 years ago
  • Very interesting!

    Some facts about culture and history of Germany and USA which i didn't knew before. Inspiring!:)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Some Eva
    Germany6 years ago

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