Home
Categories
EXPLORE
True Crime
Comedy
Society & Culture
Business
News
Sports
TV & Film
About Us
Contact Us
Copyright
© 2024 PodJoint
Podjoint Logo
US
00:00 / 00:00
Sign in

or

Don't have an account?
Sign up
Forgot password
https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Podcasts125/v4/c0/4a/12/c04a12dd-c3a1-84ff-014f-18902f28ca6a/mza_6632337911274551643.jpg/600x600bb.jpg
Thoughts with Lakshman
Lakshman Sibal
40 episodes
2 days ago
Welcome to my podcast. I’ll discuss a few topics related to German that I find particularly interesting. We’ll focus on German history, culture and language learning. I hope you enjoy listening to me!
Show more...
Philosophy
Society & Culture
RSS
All content for Thoughts with Lakshman is the property of Lakshman Sibal and is served directly from their servers with no modification, redirects, or rehosting. The podcast is not affiliated with or endorsed by Podjoint in any way.
Welcome to my podcast. I’ll discuss a few topics related to German that I find particularly interesting. We’ll focus on German history, culture and language learning. I hope you enjoy listening to me!
Show more...
Philosophy
Society & Culture
Episodes (20/40)
Thoughts with Lakshman
Thoughts with Lakshman #39: Jesse Owens and the 1936 Berlin Olympics
In this episode, I focus on the 1936 Berlin Olympics and how the Nazi’s tried to use these Games to promote their ideology. I also discuss Jesse Owens’ success, and how he symbolized hope for those who believed in the values of equality and opportunity.
Show more...
3 years ago
30 minutes 6 seconds

Thoughts with Lakshman
Thoughts with Lakshman #38: Helene Mayer: A Jewish Champion in Nazi Germany
In this episode, I discuss Helen Mayer, a jew who competed in the 1936 Berlin Olympics for Germany.
Show more...
4 years ago
22 minutes 52 seconds

Thoughts with Lakshman
Thoughts with Lakshman #37: Why did Germans Invent Fanta During WWII?
In this episode, I explore the creation of Fanta from food scraps under the Third Reich, and the development of Fanta into a world-famous soft drink.
Show more...
4 years ago
17 minutes 20 seconds

Thoughts with Lakshman
Thoughts with Lakshman #36: The Development of Different Dialects and Accents in Germany and Eastern Europe
In this episode, I examine the development of different dialects and accents.
Show more...
4 years ago
20 minutes 6 seconds

Thoughts with Lakshman
Thoughts with Lakshman #35: Basketry and Chinese Bamboo Weaving
In this episode, I explore different methods of basketry and the evolution of Chinese bamboo weaving.
Show more...
4 years ago
19 minutes 21 seconds

Thoughts with Lakshman
Thoughts with Lakshman #34: Native American Art and the Regional Cultural Differences
In this episode, I explore Native American art and the different variations of sculptures and paintings in different tribes.
Show more...
4 years ago
29 minutes 1 second

Thoughts with Lakshman
Thoughts with Lakshman #33: Sausages and Sausage Dogs in Germany
In this episode of the podcast, I explore the importance of dachsunds and bratwurst to German culture.
Show more...
4 years ago
21 minutes 49 seconds

Thoughts with Lakshman
Thoughts with Lakshman #32: The Origins of West German Democracy

In this episode, I cover the origins of West German democracy, and the impact of state-produced propaganda films. 

Show more...
4 years ago
41 minutes 11 seconds

Thoughts with Lakshman
Thoughts with Lakshman #31: Can you legally escape prison in Germany?
In this episode of the podcast, I discuss the legality of escaping prison in Germany, and why the German government doesn’t pass a law making attempted escape a crime
Show more...
4 years ago
15 minutes 31 seconds

Thoughts with Lakshman
Thoughts with Lakshman #30: Gender Inequality Part 3: South America
In this episode, I examine the gender inequality across South America
Show more...
4 years ago
39 minutes 40 seconds

Thoughts with Lakshman
Thoughts with Lakshman #29: Gender Inequality Part 2: Europe
In this episode of the podcast, I examine trends and patterns that demonstrate gender inequality in Europe
Show more...
4 years ago
17 minutes 20 seconds

Thoughts with Lakshman
Thoughts with Lakshman #28: Gender Inequality Part 1: The Middle East

In this episode of the podcast, I examine the gender inequality in the Middle East.

Show more...
4 years ago
20 minutes 21 seconds

Thoughts with Lakshman
Thoughts with Lakshman #27: One Year Anniversary!
In this episode, I reflect on the first year of the podcast, and I share my goal of continuing to expand the podcast in the future.
Show more...
4 years ago
2 minutes 23 seconds

Thoughts with Lakshman
Thoughts with Lakshman #26: ‘Dinner for One’ and German New Year’s
In this episode, I explore the celebration of New Year’s in Germany. Specifically, I focus on ‘Dinner for One’ and how it’s developed into a cultural tradition.
Show more...
4 years ago
17 minutes 45 seconds

Thoughts with Lakshman
Thoughts with Lakshman #25: The Cultural Significance of Eating Utensils
In this episode, I analyze the development of different eating utensils across multiple cultures and time periods.
Show more...
4 years ago
24 minutes 19 seconds

Thoughts with Lakshman
Thoughts with Lakshman #24: Attire and Its Relation to Culture
In this episode, I go over the relationship between culture and attire over time.
Show more...
4 years ago
23 minutes 26 seconds

Thoughts with Lakshman
Thoughts with Lakshman #23: Attitudes Toward Immigration in Germany
In this episode of the podcast, I examine the immigration situation in Germany.
Show more...
4 years ago
25 minutes 41 seconds

Thoughts with Lakshman
Thoughts with Lakshman #22: Examining Immigration Across Europe and Asia
In this episode, I discuss immigration in specific countries in Europe to gain a deeper understanding of this complex issue.
Show more...
4 years ago
19 minutes 7 seconds

Thoughts with Lakshman
Thoughts with Lakshman #21: Exploring the Benefits of Immigration and Diversity
In this episode of the podcast, I dissect different arguments made against immigration. I’ve never fully understood why passionate anti-immigration feelings exist and in this episode, I try and answer that question.
Show more...
4 years ago
23 minutes 33 seconds

Thoughts with Lakshman
Thoughts with Lakshman #20: Evaluating the German Economy Before and After Unification
In this episode of the podcast, I analyze the different factors that contributed to growth and stagnation before and after German unification
Show more...
4 years ago
33 minutes 10 seconds

Thoughts with Lakshman
Welcome to my podcast. I’ll discuss a few topics related to German that I find particularly interesting. We’ll focus on German history, culture and language learning. I hope you enjoy listening to me!