An unfiltered, sharp, and thought-provoking episode for anyone navigating life between cultures and countries – or just curious what it really means to “make it” abroad. Jacob and Gabriel sit down with American stand-up comedian Reginald Bärris, who's been living in Austria for over a decade. From crushing shows to culture shocks, and from navigating Austrian bureaucracy and it's people to dealing with European views on Americans – nothing is sugar-coated in this wide-ranging convo.
Every day, it gets harder and harder to be an American living in Europe. Reginald explains what’s behind that feeling – politically, personally and professionally. Why does it feel like Americans abroad are constantly judged? Why does he refuse to move back to the U.S.?
Three things became very clear:
— Being a foreigner doesn’t get easier with time, it just gets more complex.
— Europe loves to hate America – but also can’t stop watching it.
— And: It’s hard to integrate when systems aren’t made for you.
And of course: Trump comes up. How could he not? From foreign policy to headlines – Reginald shares how it feels when your home country dominates the global news cycle... again.
Highlights of the episode:
🎤 How Reginald stumbled into stand-up comedy in Vienna
🤯 Worst gigs ever – and how he recovered
🏡 Why going back to the U.S. is not an option
🕴️ Does "Freunderlwirtschaft" make it harder to belong?
⚔️ Stereotypes, anti-American bias & what Europeans get wrong
📉 “Every day, it gets harder to be an American in Europe” – what’s behind that feeling?
🔐 Tips & tricks to survive in Austria as an expat
🌍 Real talk about living abroad, feeling stuck, and finding your place
🗞️ Trump, media madness & the weight of being American abroad
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Check out Reginald Bärris on Instagram .
More Information about his gigs are on his Webpage.
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