Topic: Lucerne

4 chapters across the catalog

German SPAM
Episode 1069

1069: German SPAM

Switzerland Travel, Lake Lucerne, and Time Zone Confusion

Adam Curry broadcasts from Lucerne, Switzerland, while John C. Dvorak remains in Northern Silicon Valley. The hosts discuss the logistical challenges of recording from different time zones and Curry's recent travels on Lake Lucerne. Curry mistakenly identifies the day as Thursday before correcting himself to Sunday.

German SPAM
Episode 1069 10:42 - 12:11

1069: German SPAM

Lucerne Festival and Underground Shopping Mall

The Lucerne Festival brings classical music and vintage cars to downtown Lucerne, creating a unique atmosphere. Adam Curry explains that most practical shopping and grocery needs are met in a massive underground mall beneath the Lucerne train station. He describes the sensory overload caused by the noise and crowds in the mall while wearing hearing aids.

German SPAM
Episode 1069 18:44 - 20:18

1069: German SPAM

Swiss Swans and Multilingual Capabilities

Adam Curry describes the aggressive behavior of swans in Lucerne and tourists' tendency to ignore signs prohibiting feeding them. He also reflects on his ability to function in Europe as his knowledge of Dutch, French, and German melds together. Additionally, he notes the arrival of Lime electric scooters in Swiss cities.

Flux Capacitator
Episode 1065 2:21:44 - 2:24:19

1065: Flux Capacitator

Upcoming Italy Trip and Large Hadron Collider Visit

One of the hosts is preparing for a trip to Italy for a family anniversary, with plans to visit Lake Como and the Large Hadron Collider in Lucerne, Switzerland. The visit to the particle accelerator is a birthday gift, leading to banter about black holes and leaping to other dimensions. The show will feature special interview segments during the travel period.