Helga Kühbauer ist auf einem Bauernhof in Österreich aufgewachsen. Das ist schon lange her. Jetzt ist alles anders. Das Leben hat sich völlig verändert. Hören Sie sich Helgas Geschichte an.
Helga Kühbauer grew up on a farm in Austria. It was a long time ago. Now, things are differnet. Life has totally changed. Listen to Helga's story.
Talk49 YouTube Channel -Videos - Interviews, stories, Warmups, The Farm at Lane's End, and more. German and English + + Interviews, Geschichten, Warmups, The Farm at Lane's End, und mehr. Deutsch und Englisch. Most videos with full text.Die meisten Videos mit vollständigem Text.
Irmi Knoblauch - Bad luck nearly always comes in threes. True. Listen to Irme's story. Das Pech kommt fast immer zu dritt. Das stimmt. Hören Sie sich die Geschichte von Irme an.
Eine alte Sonntagstradition. Bier, Wein, ein oder zwei Lieder, dann nach Hause zu einem sehr guten Mittagessen. Hören Sie sich diesen kurzen und interessanten Austausch an.
An old Sunday tradition. Beer, wine, a song or two, then home to a very nice lunch. Listen to this short and interesting exchange.
Franz Geyerlechner hat sich zur Ruhe gesetzt und gelernt, ein sehr traditionelles österreichisches Instrument zu spielen. Harte Arbeit, viel Spaß, viele neue Freunde und die Verwirklichung eines alten Kindheitstraums.
Franz Geyerlechner retired and learned to play a very traditional Austrian instrument. Hard work, good fun, lots of new friends, and the realising of an old childhood dream.
Erzählung auf Deutsch. Glockengeläut. Ein ganz gemeiner Trick. Hören Sie Gabi Flasch zu. Short narrative in German. A very mean trick. Bell ringing. Listen to Gabi Flasch.
Interview in English - Emil KASCHKA - Poet, writer, and film maker. Listen to this story of the making of a film. No easy job. More to it than one sees on the screen. An interesting lesson.
Eine Anekdote auf Deutsch. Erika Berger hatte gerade mit ihrem Geschäft begonnen. Ein Friseurgeschäft im 10. Wiener Gemeindebezirk. Alles verlief nach Plan. Dann, eines Nachmittags, kam ein gewaltiger Knall. Ein unglaubliches Erlebnis. Hören Sie Erika Berger zu.
Anecdote in German. Erika Berger had just started out in her business. A hairdreser's shop in Vienna's 10th district. Every thing was going to plan. Then, one afternoon came an enormous bang. An amazing experience. Listen to Erika Berger.
Aus technischen Gründen wird unsere neue Interviewreihe erst ab dem 25. Januar 2025 hier zu finden sein. Bis dann, Nigel A. JAMES
Due to technical issues, our new series of Interviews will be here as of the 25th of January, 2025. See you then, Nigel A. JAMES
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Short Stories
Short stories in English. Over the years, I have written many short stories in English. Now you can listen to them on SPOTIFY. Some stories are 2 minutes long, some slightly longer. Life is full of stories, and on Home 49 there's a story for you.
Libby Love - Life and some below surface thoughts that open the door to yoga. Some fascinating glimpses. Enough for more than a feeling. An interesting discussion.
Interview in English
To listen on YouTube, please click here - Libby Love
Hansi Paigl hat sein Leben damit verbracht, Menschen glücklich zu machen. Mit Musik, Klavier und Spaß. Hansi hatte aber auch andere Seiten. Hören Sie sich dieses interessante Interview an.
Hansi Paigl has spent his life making people happy. Music, piano, and fun. Hansi had other sides, too. Listen to this interesting interview.
A Bow and an Earring - This story brought a concert to a last minute standstill. A totally unexpected break. Luckily, this standstill didn't last long and the music continued. Click here to listen
Legin V. SEMAJ has come calling from space. He comes from a far away planet. Listen to one of his interesting reports. It's interesting to hear what others think about us!
The American civil war was a great oppurtunity for making very much money. But, not always fair. Different rules for different sides. Listen to this interesting story. Written and read by Nigel A. JAMES
Sundar is an Indian Roman Catholic Priest. He has just come to the end of his 2 year stay in Vienna. He is returning to India. Listen to this short interview. How Sundar is spreading the word and his ministry in a very universal way. Interview in English with Nigel A. JAMES
Vienna. Edith Petrovics. A fascinating lady with a fascinating story. Eine Frauen Runde. A ladies club. An essential weekly event for many. Very social, good cakes, a cup of tea, and good fun. Interview Deutsch.
Niki Stanek fotografiert schon sehr lange. Er macht nicht nur die Fotos, er entwickelt sie auch und druckt sie ab. Alles Kunstwerke. Niki Stanek bevorzugt schwarz-weiß. Hören Sie Niki Stanek im Gespräch mit Nigel A. JAMES. Diskussion auf Deutsch.
Niki Stanek has been taking photographs for a very long time. He not only takes the photos, he develops them and prints them as well. All works of art. Niki Stanek prefers black and white. Listen to Niki Stanek talking to Nigel A. JAMES. Discussion in German.
This week we're taking a very slow train. We're in Hungary. On the train from Veszprem to Gyor. And this very slow train is very, very special. Hold on tight and listen to this very short story.
Diese Woche fahren wir mit einem sehr langsamen Zug. Wir sind in Ungarn. Mit dem Zug von Veszprem nach Gyor. Und dieser sehr langsame Zug ist etwas ganz Besonderes. Halten Sie sich gut fest und hören Sie sich diese kurze Geschichte an.
It was a very hot day when we took the train from Veszprem to Gyor. We were in Hungary. And, our short journey north was full of summer time fun. This very small train was packed full of families with kids. They were happy, excited, and on their home. And, there was noise.
There was giggling, laughing and singing, and the sounds of kids chasing each other through the train. And, this giggling and laughing turned into incredible ear piercing screams each time the train went into a tunnel. Screams that lasted as long as the tunnels. And, there were very many tunnels on our route and some very long!
There was, of course, much more than the noise. There was very much to see as we went on our very slow way. The Bakony, through which we were passing was pure natural beauty. Forest as far as the eye could see, rivers and streams, and colourful flora. A paradise for those who love nature. But, the hand of man was clearly visible, too.
There was a very proud monastery that stood on a hill. Many small villages and churches. Farms with animals and tractors. And, even a castle that had seen many battles.
And, this was the sense of the journey. Ancient and modern. Young and old and all having fun. All enjoying the ride.
And, the train was the ride. The train, which we called the garden shed on wheels, was made up of 4 or 5 very small carriages. The seats which were plastic had seen better days, and the whole train needed a coat of fresh paint. But, none of this mattered. The train did the job and that was all that was needed. Fun doesn't need luxury.
So, next time you have time, go down to Hungary and wait for the train. Gyor down to Veszprem and back. And, by the way, Gyor and Veszprem are well worth a visit as well.
It was a very hot day when we took the slow train from Veszprem to Gyor. Eighty kilometres in three and a half very short hours. And, we enjoyed every minute.
The train from Veszprem to Gyor. A very noisy ride on a hot summer's day.
Interview Deutsch. Patricia Gebel. Hören Sie sich dieses spannende Urlaubsbild an. Weit weg. In der Nähe der chinesischen Grenze. Eine junge Frau allein. Die Dinge hätten nicht besser sein können. Moderne Abenteuer sind immer noch möglich. Von und mit Nigel A. JAMES
Patricia Gebel. Listen to this exciting holiday picture. A long way away. Close to the Chinese border. A young woman alone. Things could not have been better. Modern Adventure is still very possible.
KAMINSKY, Pawel - A family holiday. Sheep, hard work, and good fun! This is a must for those of you with young kids and no ideas where to go for the holidays. Very much better than beach time stress.
This all happened a long time ago. Just before Christmas, 1975. OPEC was coming to the end of its meeting of ministers. All of a sudden terrorists struck. Carlos and his gang. OPEC was taken over and hostages taken. The oil ministers of OPEC. The world was shocked. A real-life story filled with suspense. Two men played an important role. Both airline pilots. Otto Herald and Manfred Pollak. This is a story from life.
Die Rolle der Kirche von heute? Eine sehr schwierige Frage. Dies ist eine sehr interessante Diskussion mit Pfarrer Georg Fröschl vom Pfarrer Breitensee in Wien. Eine Diskussion in deutscher Sprache. Moderator, Nigel A. JAMES
The Role of the present day church? A very hard question. This is a very interesting discussion with Pfarrer Georg Fröschl of the Pfarrer Breitensee in Vienna. A discussion in German. Moderator, Nigel A. JAMES
Lucy Nemetz An exciting childhood day. Just before the second World War. A joy ride in the skies above Vienna. A great adventure. Short tale from life. English.
Gabriel Maszerics is a traveller. Lots to talk about. Berlin, Dresdon, Prague, and Barcelona. Impressions and feelings, people great and small, food and more. Listen to this interesting discussion. Nigel A. JAMES and Gabriel Maszerics. Recorded 28th of August, 2024. Vienna
This is a story an old farmer told me. Real history. A Yorkshire village day out to the coast. A steam train, sandwiches for lunch, fun on the beach, and a hearty end to a wonderful day. This is interesting listening. Written and read by Nigel A. JAMES
Talk Inter is short stories and more. Talk Inter is also on SPOTIFY. Go to SPOTIFY and search Talk Inter.
Susanne Kannenberg - Interview in English - Listen to this interesting interview. A wonderful East German communist childhood that ended with a painful western bang! No happy end!
We think we understand our pet guinea pigs. We have no idea! We are the MONSTERS! We have lots to learn. Listen to Susanne Kannenberg of Hannover. She loves guinea pigs and knows all about them.
Wien. Ein Garten. Wieder ein Jahr vorbei. Pflanzen, Tiere, Gemüse, Geschichten und mehr. Ein faszinierender Einblick in eine sehr grüne Welt. Nigel A. JAMES und Lisl Fischer.
Vienna. A garden. Another year gone. Plants, animals, vegetable, stories and more. A fascinating glimpse into a very green world. Nigel A. JAMES and Lisl Fischer.
This week we're taking a very slow train. We're in Hungary. On the train from Veszprem to Gyor. And this very slow train is very, very special. Hold on tight and listen to this very short story.
Diese Woche fahren wir mit einem sehr langsamen Zug. Wir sind in Ungarn. Mit dem Zug von Veszprem nach Gyor. Und dieser sehr langsame Zug ist etwas ganz Besonderes. Halten Sie sich gut fest und hören Sie sich diese kurze Geschichte an.
It was a very hot day when we took the train from Veszprem to Gyor. We were in Hungary. And, our short journey north was full of summer time fun. This very small train was packed full of families with kids. They were happy, excited, and on their home. And, there was noise.
There was giggling, laughing and singing, and the sounds of kids chasing each other through the train. And, this giggling and laughing turned into incredible ear piercing screams each time the train went into a tunnel. Screams that lasted as long as the tunnels. And, there were very many tunnels on our route and some very long!
There was, of course, much more than the noise. There was very much to see as we went on our very slow way. The Bakony, through which we were passing was pure natural beauty. Forest as far as the eye could see, rivers and streams, and colourful flora. A paradise for those who love nature. But, the hand of man was clearly visible, too.
There was a very proud monastery that stood on a hill. Many small villages and churches. Farms with animals and tractors. And, even a castle that had seen many battles.
And, this was the sense of the journey. Ancient and modern. Young and old and all having fun. All enjoying the ride.
And, the train was the ride. The train, which we called the garden shed on wheels, was made up of 4 or 5 very small carriages. The seats which were plastic had seen better days, and the whole train needed a coat of fresh paint. But, none of this mattered. The train did the job and that was all that was needed. Fun doesn't need luxury.
So, next time you have time, go down to Hungary and wait for the train. Gyor down to Veszprem and back. And, by the way, Gyor and Veszprem are well worth a visit as well.
It was a very hot day when we took the slow train from Veszprem to Gyor. Eighty kilometres in three and a half very short hours. And, we enjoyed every minute.
The train from Veszprem to Gyor. A very noisy ride on a hot summer's day.
Nika Sommeregger ist eine Theaterregisseurin. Sie hat viel zu sagen, und natürlich auch eine Botschaft. Hören Sie sich diese interessante Diskussion an. Moderiert von Nigel A. JAMES. Deutsche Sprache.
Nika Sommeregger is a theatre director. She has much to say, and, of course a message as well. Listen to this interesting discussion. Moderated by Nigel A. JAMES. German language.
In this short discussion, Rebecca Hughes of Eastoft in Yorkshire in England talks about country life. About bees, Corona and lockdown, and about how the isolation of lockdown brought people together in a very close way! Teddy bears in windows and the swapping of books. Silver linings in very dark clouds.
Femizid gehört tragischerweise zum Menschsein dazu. Magdalena Pfeifer hat ein Friedensprojekt. Hören Sie sich an, was sie zu diesem Thema und den Fragen, die sie aufwirft, zu sagen hat. Eine interessante Diskussion. In deutscher Sprache. Moderator Nigel A. JAMES
Femicide is tragically part and parcel of the makeup of being human. Magdalena Pfeifer has a peace project. Listen to what she has to say on this subject and the questions she raises. An interesting discussion. German language. Moderator Nigel A. JAMES
Little Emily Clark - Listen and Read - Scroll down for audio.
I heard the following story a long time ago. It's a story of miracle, luck, and good chance. A story that moved me. Something I've never forgotten.
Vienna, the summer of 1973. I was having tea with the Clarks. I was a family friend. And, the Clarks had 4 very nice children. Nicola and Roger who were 18 and 19, and Emily and Peter who were twins. And, they were still very young. In fact, only 6. And, the following story was all about Emily and Peter.
The Clarks had recently moved back to Europe from Africa. Noel Clark, the father, had worked there as foreign correspondent and was now doing the same in Vienna. And, this story I'm about to relate had taken place 4 years previously whilst the Clarks were still living in Africa.
It was a hot afternoon down in Africa. An old friend of the Clarks had dropped in for tea. A doctor from London. He was passing through on his way down to the Cape. An international medical conference in Cape Town. The doctor and the Clarks had been friends for a very many years. In fact, they had even been to school together. And, now it was afternoon teatime in Africa. Marion Clark made the tea and everyone sat down for tea. That is to say, everyone except little Emily.
Little Emily was up in her room. She was not feeling well. And, then, when the doctor enquired how little Emily was, it was Peter, Emily's twin, who spoke.
“Little Emily cries very much, she's tired all the time, she never wants to play, and, she never eats supper. And, there's one other thing, my sister looks kind of blue”. The doctor stopped eating. He was taken to Emily.
The very next morning, Emily and her mother were on the plane back to London. And, it was all thanks to Peter. In his innocent way he had accurately described the symptoms of Emily's condition. A hole in the heart. And, there at the airport in London and waiting for them was an ambulance. There wasn't much time. Speed was important.
The operation took place that very same night. It lasted more than 8 hours. And, 3 days later Emily woke up. She had come through.
And, 6 other little children were treated for the very same thing that week. Only 2 survived. Emily and one other child. Emily had been very, very lucky. She'd had a Guardian Angel. And, Emily's Guardian Angel was Peter her twin. It was Peter's innocent words that had saved Emily's life.
This is a story I've never forgotten. A doctor on his way to a conference, little Peter's innocent remarks, and a plane that was leaving. Good chance, good luck, and very good timing. All three at the very same time. A coincidence? Who knows? But, I believe there was something more. Something much higher.
And, I often wonder what happened to Emily. It was, after all, a long time ago. The afternoon we had tea in Vienna.
Dr. Tatjana Fischer. Ein Diskussion. Utopien, Thomas Morus, Stadt Planung, neue Perspektiven und vieles mehr. Interview Deutsch. Moderator Nigel A. JAMES
Franz Knafl. A man of great determination who's following the path of hard iron discipline. Martial arts. Listen to Franz Knafl's story. A tale of international perspectives and friends all over the world. Discussion in English with Nigel A. JAMES
London - It was Just before Christmas 1952. Listen to this amazing story. A London double decker bus was just approaching tower bridge. Suddenly the bridge started opening. It was too late to stop. The bus had to go on! Albert Gunter, the driver, knew what to do. Real life drama!
London - Es war kurz vor Weihnachten 1952. Hören Sie sich diese erstaunliche Geschichte an. Ein Londoner Doppeldeckerbus fuhr gerade auf die Tower Bridge zu. Plötzlich begann sich die Brücke zu öffnen. Es war zu spät, um anzuhalten. Der Bus musste weiterfahren! Albert Gunter, der Fahrer, wusste, was zu tun war. Ein echtes Drama aus dem Leben!
Dr Kathryn Ferry, Interview - Her book - The Old Convent East Grinstead - Often, going into a convent was not just for praising the Lord. Business and an otherwise impossible life, too. Listen to this discussion. There's a surprise behind every pillar. Discussion in English. Moderator - Nigel A. JAMES
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