Endlich! Germany legalizes cannabis (a little bit, as long as you join a Verein), then has a collective meltdown trying to decide which half of a film-making team you're allowed to clap, while Konrad fatally leaves it far too late in his megacan to explain the democratic principles underpinning the Federal Constitutional Court. All rise! Megan's Megacan theme song by Eden Ottignon from Planet OTT Buy us a round, ask us a question: https://www.patreon.com/megansmegacan...
Mar 01, 2024•42 min
Fresh from a round of dental torture, Konrad visits the picturesque medieval town of Greiz, Thüringen, where a lady in a castle has decided that asylum-seekers have to do their shopping in the shops she likes. Plus, should there be EU nuclear bombs? And slightly new news from the court cases against Volkswagen and its ex-CEO Martin Winterkorn. Hey nonny nonny! Megan's Megacan theme song by Eden Ottignon from Planet OTT Buy us a round, ask us a question: https://www.patreon.com/...
Feb 17, 2024•50 min
Konrad's back — from the frying pan of 90-degree humidity into the fryer of German politics. Luckily, Megan's here to untangle the hypocrisy and moral muddles that the country has been mired in while Konrad's been away. Also, ex-watchman Hans-Georg Maaßen gets watched and what's with Germany's new enthusiasm for strikes? Prost! Megan's Megacan theme song by Eden Ottignon from Planet OTT Buy us a round, ask us a question: https://www.patreon.com/megansmegacan Or follow u...
Feb 03, 2024•42 min
Really sorry, this is another repeat - this episode is one of our favourites, from March 2022. Megan and Konrad will be back for real soon! The horror won't go away, but then neither do megacans. This week, Megan and Konrad get some distraction from world insanity with a welcome visit from veteran Berlin tour guide and history raconteur Ryan Balmer, who duly vents magnificently about the Humboldt Forum. Also Konrad has something to add about German arms exports. Watch Ryan's great Berlin tours h...
Jan 15, 2024•46 min
Despite a busy schedule of stuffing their faces with post-Christmas delights and/or getting COVID, Megan and Konrad manage to squeeze one more canned cocktail into 2023 with an end-of-year round-up. But before that: Why are Germany's doctors on strike?Does the CDU really want to send asylum-seekers to Rwanda? Will 2024 be slightly less depressing? All these questions resolved, or at least ranted about, in this week's show. Happy New Year! Megan's Megacan theme song by Eden Ottignon from Planet O...
Dec 29, 2023•50 min
This week, CDU leader Friedrich Merz insults both Chancellor Olaf Scholz and the plumbing community after the German government is roundly humiliated by the constitutional court. What is it with Germany and its weird debt brake fetish? Also, Amazon's subcontractor scam, and what you can and can't say in a demo in Berlin. Santé! Megan's Megacan Theme Song by Eden Ottignon Buy us a round, ask us a question: https://www.patreon.com/megansmegacan Or follow us on whichever evil billio...
Dec 09, 2023•47 min
In a special history episode, Megan and Konrad are joined by communist tour guide Nathaniel Flakin to discuss the 1918 November revolution in Germany, and a bizarre play about it written 15 years ago by none other than 2000s romcom star, Green Party bigwig, and German Vice Chancellor Robert Habeck. Check out Nathaniel's article about the play on ND Aktuell ! Theme Song: Eden Ottignon Buy us a round, ask us a question: https://www.patreon.com/megansmegacan Or follow us on whichever ...
Dec 01, 2023•1 hr 4 min
Konrad and Megan are joined by expert mixologists Noel and Mark to rate the megacans sent in from all corners of the globe so we can finally answer the big questions – What colour is the drink inside? What is the greatest megacan in the world? And what the fuck is Four Loko supposed to be? Ikkinomi! Buy us a round, ask us a question: https://www.patreon.com/megansmegacan Or follow us on whichever billionaire's data-mining operation you prefer: https://twitter.com/megansmegacan...
Nov 10, 2023•1 hr 54 min
The world might be going to hell in an over-heated handbasket, but as long as there's a podcast festival how bad can things be? Megan and Konrad are joined by Maria Dębińska, Izzy Choksey, and special musical guest Eden Ottignon in front of a live studio audience at the Berlin Podfest to discuss climate grief, Konrad's film We're All Going To Die, and the delights of bisongrass vodka. Na zdrowie! Theme Song: Eden Ottignon Listen to Izzy's podcast on the German climate movement: Sticking Point W...
Oct 26, 2023•1 hr 3 min
Ever committed to the cause of public service journalism, Megan and Konrad deliver the bare-bones, stripped-down, tightly-presented facts of last Sunday's twin state elections in Bavaria and Hesse. The fascists are on the rise, the CDU/SPD ain't gonna save us, and it's all Christian Lindner's fault anyway. The people need to resist, ideally with a JD Whisky Sour, cos these long demos can be thirsty work. It's time for a mega-march! Come to our live show at Podfest 2023 (and watch Konrad's movie ...
Oct 12, 2023•39 min
Pork products, over-confidence, and a bit too much right-wing populism? Yep, this must be Bavaria, which goes to the polls next week as Markus Söder seeks re-election with his coalition partner Hubert Aiwanger, who has definitely never been a Nazi ever. Konrad went to the land of Brezls to see one of Söder's election speeches and speak to the party leaders. Also, what's it like at a Polish wedding? Na zdrowie! Come to our live show at Podfest 2023 (and watch Konrad's movie there too!): https:/...
Sep 30, 2023•47 min
Who can save us from the AfD? Please don't say Sahra Wagenknecht. Armed with Whisky & Gs and Lynchburg Lemonades, the intrepid megacanners try to figure out who Die Linke's most notorious politician is and what she wants. Plus, finally FINALLY young Berliners will be allowed to vote in state elections, as the cool capital drags itself into the 21st century. What took ya so long, homies? Konrad's movie next week: Backhaus Projects, Sept 27, 8pm: https://www.backhausprojects.com/events/were-al...
Sep 22, 2023•42 min
The summer's fading out, which means the Megacanners are fading in, and there's no better way to greet the onset of autumn than a lovely old Bavarian folk festival. But what's this? A highly-strung right-wing populist who's definitely not an antisemite ranting in one of the beer tents? No way! Plus ça fucking change. Plus ça Christian Lindner's new budget in the loveless coalition marriage. Luckily we have our lovely megas or the will to live might've left us already. Let's do this! Come to our ...
Sep 05, 2023•40 min
Another wee repeat - One of our best episodes, from November 12, 2022 This week, German police chat, as journalist Wael Askandar joins the Megacanners to talk about the time the cops refused people second scoops on Hermannplatz. Meanwhile Veronika Nad is on board to talk about the new Hanau exhibition at the HKW in Berlin. Jack Daniels all round? Don't mind if I do. Buy us a round, ask us a question: https://www.patreon.com/megansmegacan Or follow us on whichever billionaire's data-mining oper...
Aug 25, 2023•52 min
While we're away on our summer holidays, we're repeating some of our favourite episodes from our first five years of canned cocktails. Here's one of the best: A journey into the topsy-turvy world of German rap with special guest Maisie Hitchcock from September 18, 2020! Kollegah - Fler - Haftbefehl - Bushido - Olexesh - Capital Bra - What the hell are you on about? You're babbling, man, you're babbling. - No I'm not! They're all famous German rappers - and on this week's show the megacanners fin...
Aug 11, 2023•42 min
Achtung Achtung! Though this week's episode does include cocktails and mention of Nazis, it is not a normal Mega – instead it's a slightly shameless special summer plug for Konrad's debut documentary, We're All Going To Die , a film all about crisis and dread. And it's a bit funny. Action! Upcoming screenings: Kino Central, Mitte, Berlin, August 1, 7pm - TICKETS Lakeside Film Festival, Brandenburg, August 4-6 - TICKETS ACUD MACHT NEU, Mitte, Berlin, August 30, 8pm - TICKETS...
Jul 25, 2023•29 min
You know the drill: Megan's summer mood is brought crashing down by Germany's political developments as Konrad tells of the AfD's latest successes. Meanwhile, Germany needs more immigrants but why would anyone move here to nurse the country's aging generation of middle-class racists who like voting for Bavarians like the spectacularly named Hubert Aiwanger? One more Citrus Collins anyone? I think I'd better. Cheers. Buy us a round, ask us a question: https://www.patreon.com/megansmegacan...
Jul 12, 2023•34 min
Hooray! More depressing news as a German town votes for a fascist for the first time in a while – if ONLY we'd done a bit more liberal pontificating about reunification. The rise of Nazism will certainly help encourage the immigrants that German businesses need so much. Meanwhile, German lawyers prosecute Iranian judges and Russian generals. Lucky we have a soothing whisky and ginger. Phew! Germany's new immigration law: https://www.dw.com/en/german-parliament-reforms-skilled-work-immigration-la...
Jun 27, 2023•36 min
A special edition mega for a special edition mega – Megan breaks out the all-new JD Whisky Sours while Konrad describes the court verdict of Lina E., the left-wing radical who took de-nazification a bit too literally. Ach, if only Germans could love themselves a bit more: Not to worry, because the CDU has a special patriotism program so you too can feel ok to be German. Alles wird gut! Buy us a round, ask us a question: https://www.patreon.com/megansmegacan Or follow us on whichever ...
Jun 02, 2023•45 min
The Megacanners prepare for the Pentecost the only way Jesus would've wanted: With a Captain Morgan Mojito – the ideal foundation for Kreuzberg's Karneval der Kulturen this weekend. But sadly the news keeps happening, and yet it doesn't, as the police decides to intimidate climate activists for no purpose, and Robert Habeck finds his Heating Bill pointlessly blocked by the FDP. Amen! Donate to the Letzte Generation here: https://gesellschaftsrat.jetzt/spenden/ Buy us a round, ask us a question: ...
May 25, 2023•34 min
Megan and Konrad are back on the Bio-Rhubarb-Limo this week to recover from the frankly decadent special edition. So with an unwonted clarity, the megacanners discuss new mayor Kai Wegner's accession to the throne (with or without help from some fascists), why the mafia loves spending money in Germany, and the trial of left-wing extremist Lina E. Is it terrorism if you bash a Nazi in the head? Alcohol-free cheers! Compromises in Berlin and Berlin as both the federal and state governments of the ...
May 06, 2023•34 min
Here's the teaser to our first ever bonus podcast, especially for our Patreon Patrons. This post-Easter Easter egg also happens to be Megan's favourite ever show – mainly because we don't mention Friedrich Merz even once. Konrad and Megan are joined by expert mixologists Noel and Mark to rate megacans sent in from all corners of the globe. ... Become a Patron to hear the full episode: https://www.patreon.com/megansmegacan (Our regular, more sober service will resume next week)...
Apr 20, 2023•5 min
Compromises in Berlin and Berlin as both the federal and state governments of the German capital huddle together to clear the air, hash out their differences, confront their grievances, and decide how best to fuck the climate. Meanwhile, swimming pools declare freedom for boobs. Hooray for springtime! Buy us a round, ask us a question: https://www.patreon.com/megansmegacan Or follow us on whichever billionaire's data-mining operation you like best: https://twitter.com/megansmegacan ...
Apr 01, 2023•34 min
A true moment of history beckons for Berlin as Megan's Megacan goes live from Hotel Selina in Mitte, and also at least some people get to vote on the future of the city they live in: March 26 is climate referendum day, and Megan and Konrad are joined by Sabine Zimmermann from Klimaneustart to explain why this might be the biggest vote in your life. Also, maybe you would like him when he's angry: big Green man Robert Habeck is absolutely raging as the FDP leak his heating bill. He needs a mega to...
Mar 25, 2023•44 min
This week, Megan's Megacan goes gin-crazy to settle the ultimate head-to-head: Bombay Sapphire or Gordon's? And boy do they need it: Not only is Berlin about to get an actual boomer racist as its new mayor, with the CDU and the SPD getting cosy, but they have to get their heads round the Northern Ireland protocol and the Windsor Framework and the Stormont Brake. Thank God Irish political analyst Daniel Farrell is on board to explain. Sláinte! Buy us a round, ask us a question: https://www.patreo...
Mar 04, 2023•54 min
On the eve of another election, Berlin asks: Will this one count? And if it does, what does it mean? Megan and Konrad pick through the coalition options, take a spin on the Wahl-O-Mat, and explain why this time nothing can possibly go wrong. Cheers for the volunteers! Election planning background info: https://www.dw.com/en/berlin-gears-up-to-repeat-botched-elections/a-64621620 Buy us a round, ask us a question: https://www.patreon.com/megansmegacan Or follow us on whichever billionaire's data-m...
Feb 11, 2023•45 min
A damp and miserable January is saved at the end by none other than Captain Morgan and his special mojitos, as Megan and Konrad discuss Scholz's tank prevarication and figure out why there aren't enough flats to go round. Plus, how does Megan rate the government's plans to deal with Germany's teacher shortage? Avast, me hearties! Buy us a round, ask us a question: https://www.patreon.com/megansmegacan Or follow us on whichever billionaire's data-mining operation you like best: https://twitter.co...
Jan 29, 2023•42 min
Armoured men stuck in the mud, besieged protesters holding out in tunnels, while monstrous machines devour the very Earth. This is the medieval hellscape that is Lützerath 2023. How did this happen? Where has the Green Party left its soul? What did the RWE corporation whisper in Robert Habeck's ear in a locked room many months ago? Megan and Konrad settle down with a mug of herbal and a miraculously fluffy chocolate cake while energy expert Izzy Choksey breaks it all down. More tea, vicar? Izzy'...
Jan 19, 2023•54 min
Journalist and historian Nathaniel Flakin joins Megan and Konrad for a dive into Berlin's disjointed revolutionary history, a trip round red Neukölln, and a detour into the left's current disjointed politics to ask: What has Die Linke actually ever done for us? Happy New Year, comrades! Here's Nathaniel's book: https://www.plutobooks.com/9780745346410/revolutionary-berlin/ Buy us a round, ask us a question: https://www.patreon.com/megansmegacan Or follow us on whichever billionaire's data-mining...
Jan 13, 2023•50 min
Just in time for Christmas, a yuletide treat comes a-popping out of the advent news calendar – a giant exploding fish tank in the middle of the city. Then Megan and Konrad run through the cabinet that Germany could've had - if only the Reichsbürger had taken over. Plus more of Megan's festive Berlin tips. Merry Christmas one and all! Good article on the batshit Reichsbürger cabinet: https://www.exberliner.com/politics/red-flag-germanys-post-coup-cabinet-reichsburger-king-heinrich-prince-reuss/ B...
Dec 17, 2022•44 min
