Anglisten Assemble

Anglisten Assemble // S05E03 // “Back to Uni: Jovanna Schneider’s Second Act”

In this episode, Brian, Leon, and Kate sit down with Jovanna Schneider, who decided to return to university after building a career in marketing. We talk about what it means to start again, what motivated her to pursue a new path, and how she’s navigating student life from a different perspective. From choosing to become an English and Arts teacher to balancing experience with new challenges, Jovanna shares what it’s really like to go back to uni — and why it might be worth it. Check out these fine sources of information: If you like our music, you'll love the free music archive. Scout a joint to jam out to. https://freemusicarchive.org/ Have ideas or questions for Anglisten Assemble? Feel free to email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠anglisten.assemble@outlook.de⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or connect with us on Instagram @anglisten.assemble. You can find us through the proper university channels as well. Until next time, Anglisten!

Anglisten Assemble // S05E02 // "Soundtracks and Studies: Wilfried Raussert"

In this episode, Brian, Leon, and Kate sit down with Prof. Dr. Wilfried Raussert — professor of North American and InterAmerican Studies at Bielefeld University, and one of the founding voices behind the Center for InterAmerican Studies. We talk about Wilfried’s work at the university, his approach to teaching literature and culture, and his creative life beyond academia. From filmmaking to music production, he shares what drives his interdisciplinary practice — including collaborations like his documentary work with Lin Fei Fei. Stick around until the end to enjoy one of his unpublished musical tracks… and maybe something else, if you’re listening till the very end. Check out these fine sources of information: If you like our music, you'll love the free music archive. Scout a joint to jam out to. https://freemusicarchive.org/ Have ideas or questions for Anglisten Assemble? Feel free to email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠anglisten.assemble@outlook.de⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or connect with us on Instagram @anglisten.assemble. You can find us through the proper university channels as well. Until next time, Anglisten!

Anglisten Assemble // S05E01 // “This One’s Brewed with Julia Andres”

We’re back with Season 5 — and who better to start things off with than Julia Andres? In this warm and giggly episode, Brian, Leon, and Kate sit down with Julia to chat about what she does at our university, what she teaches, and who she is beyond the classroom. From academic insights to pop culture favorites and coffee-fueled tangents, this one's brewed with care (and just the right amount of chaos). Check out these fine sources of information: If you like our music, you'll love the free music archive. Scout a joint to jam out to. https://freemusicarchive.org/ Have ideas or questions for Anglisten Assemble? Feel free to email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠anglisten.assemble@outlook.de⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or connect with us on Instagram @anglisten.assemble. You can find us through the proper university channels as well. Until next time, Anglisten!

Anglisten Assemble // S04E06 // “Swiss Frequencies: Franz in Bielefeld”

In the final episode of Season 4, Brian, Leon, and Kate are joined by guest lecturer Dr. Franz Andres Morrissey, who visited Bielefeld for a few days during the summer semester of 2025. This episode is a chance to get to know Franz from several angles — as a teacher, a writer, a traveler, and, not least, as a musician. Through conversation (and a few carefully chosen sounds), we explore the many frequencies that make up Franz’s world. Check out these fine sources of information: If you like our music, you'll love the free music archive. Scout a joint to jam out to. https://freemusicarchive.org/ Have ideas or questions for Anglisten Assemble? Feel free to email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠anglisten.assemble@outlook.de⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or connect with us on Instagram @anglisten.assemble. You can find us through the proper university channels as well. Until next time, Anglisten!

Anglisten Assemble // S04E05 // “Talking InterAmerican Studies with Dr. Diana Fulger”

In this episode, Brian, Leon, and Kate sit down with Dr. Diana Fulger to talk all things InterAmerican Studies at Bielefeld University. What exactly is InterAmerican Studies? How does it connect the Americas, literature, culture, and politics? From course content to academic focus, we talk about what InterAmerican Studies is, what students actually do in the program, and why it is worth checking out. Check out these fine sources of information: If you like our music, you'll love the free music archive. Scout a joint to jam out to. https://freemusicarchive.org/ Have ideas or questions for Anglisten Assemble? Feel free to email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠anglisten.assemble@outlook.de⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or connect with us on Instagram @anglisten.assemble. You can find us through the proper university channels as well. Until next time, Anglisten!