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Vienna Past and Present
Hosted by Carmen and Stephen · EN
Dive into the depths of Vienna's history with 'Vienna Past and Present'! Join Carmen and Stephen on a journey through the centuries as they unearth lesser-known tales from Vienna's past. From Habsburg jaws to guilded halls, each episode brings to light a new facet of the city's rich tapestry and links it to sites that you can visit in the present day. Whether you're a history buff or a curious listener, 'Vienna Past and Present' has something for everyone. So, pour yourself a Grüner Veltliner and tune in for stories and friendly banter about the world's most livable city.
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Gänsehäufel - Vienna's beloved goose pile
Jul 19, 202500:35:06Tap to summarizeThis week, we're headed to the seaside! Or at least, as close as Vienna gets— we're talking about the Gänsehäufel, the beloved island in the Danube that's been offering sun, swims, and skin (lots of it) for over a century. We dig into the evolution of this uniquely Viennese summer escape: from its early days as a kind of naturist commune founded by Florian Berndl, to a city-led takeover (with a surprise return of good old Sexy Karl), to its glory days in Red Vienna and post-war nudist boom. We also reminisce about our experiences with Japanese baths and KOA—yes, Kampsites of America. Why the K? And how do you pronounce it? Sunburns, socialism, and public nudity—it's all here. For more, check us out on social media at viennapastandpresent or at viennapastandpresent.com. Reach out to us at viennapastandpresent@gmail.com . We love hearing feedback and ideas. Danke! LINKS https://www.filmarchiv.at/de/filmarchiv-on/video/f_030HDAllma6h1gTTStWtQ0 https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/G%C3%A4nseh%C3%A4ufel https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Florian_Berndl https://www.geschichtewiki.wien.gv.at/G%C3%A4nseh%C3%A4ufel https://www.falter.at/zeitung/20210831/ums-nackte-ueberleben https://geschichtsgreisslerei.at/gaensehaeufel/ https://www.derstandard.at/story/2000061895606/kabane-und-liebe-sommerresidenz-im-gaensehaeufel https://www.wien.gv.at/freizeit/baeder/uebersicht/sommerbaeder/gaensehaeufel.html https://www.travelportland.com/culture/sauvie-island/
Transcribe →Zeitgeist: 12 Points to Austria!
May 31, 202500:29:21Tap to summarizeTry as we might to talk about literally anything else, Eurovision keeps pulling us back in. Are we closet fans? Maybe. Probably. OK, fine—yes. In this Zeitgeist episode, we set out to cover a range of current topics... but then Austria won Eurovision again, and suddenly we're back, clumsily covering a topic we know little about. But we do know that JJ has officially captured our hearts. Stephen watches the winning entry live on air and—shockingly—realizes he might actually enjoy the whole dramatic spectacle. Resistance was futile. For more, check us out on social media at viennapastandpresent or at viennapastandpresent.com. Reach out to us at viennapastandpresent@gmail.com. We love hearing feedback and ideas. Danke! LINKS https://dietagespresse.com/damit-oesterreich-teuren-esc-2026-nicht-ausrichten-muss-marterbauer-ruft-3-000-mal-fuer-schweden-an/ Wasted Love, Austrian Eurovision entry: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=coGaxAWtp58 https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/15/arts/music/eurovision-how-to-win.html?unlocked_article_code=1.JE8.MzUg.jbIOX3S6CkWM&smid=url-share 'It's going to be expensive': Austria frets about price tag of hosting Eurovision 'There is anxiety' - RTE 'fears' winning Eurovison & facing huge staging costs, claims Ireland's first winner Dana | The Irish Sun JJ & Conchita Mashup: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FaTvgfopHkU
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