Culture Core - by Laeti

Laetitia Colacicco
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This podcast brings together people shaped by multiple cultures - to share stories, laugh, and heal. Where cultural identity is celebrated and connection replaces division. 🤎 Cover Photography by Laurent Biel

  1. 6d ago

    Dating German Women 🇩🇪 – Why They Behave the Way They Do

    Dating a German woman can be… confusing. 😂🇩🇪 Independent, direct, not always impressed by traditional gentleman behavior – and sometimes teasing you is actually a GOOD sign?! In this episode of Culture Core, I’m breaking down what dating German women can be like and WHY they behave the way they do from a cultural perspective. Dating a German woman? Let me know your experience in the comments! 👀❤️ #laeti #german #culture #germany #culturecore #firstdate #podcast #guide #tipps #germanwomen #dating  🔗LINKS  My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laetitia.colacicco/?hl=de My Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@laetitia.colacicco Chapters 00:00 Intro  02:20 #1 Splitting the Bill – German Women WANT to Pay  06:08 #2 She’ll Roast You If She Likes You  07:47 #3 German Women Are Direct & Know What They Want  10:22 #4 If She Likes You, You’ll Meet Her Friends Early  13:39 #5 German Women Are VERY Independent  16:33 Final Thoughts & Dating Tips

  2. Sep 23

    🇩🇪 How To Know If A German Guy Likes You? 👀❤️ - 5 Signs

    German men can be hard to read, especially if you’re used to more obvious flirting! But sometimes, their actions speak louder than words. In this episode of Culture Core, I’m revealing 5 signs that a German guy might be into you, from subtle compliments and intense eye contact to planning dates and showing affection in unexpected ways. Is he just being German, or is he actually flirting with you? 😂 Let’s decode German men together! 🫂🌍 🔗 LINKS  My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laetitia.colacicco/ My TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@laetitia.colacicco Chapters ⏱️ 00:00 Intro  01:17 Dating Culture in Germany  02:11 Why Dating German Men Can Be Confusing  02:33 Sign #1: He Keeps Staring but Won’t Approach You 👀  04:25 Sign #2: He Gives You Subtle Compliments  07:01 Sign #3: He Literally Tells You He Likes You  13:06 Sign #4: He Barely Texts but Always Makes Plans  16:32 Sign #5: He Shows Love Through Actions ❤️  17:06 Final Thoughts & Dating Tips  21:28 Outro #DatingGermanMen #GermanCulture #DatingInGermany #culturecore #germany #culture #dating #laeti #podcast

  3. Sep 16

    Dating German Men 🇩🇪 – Why They Behave the Way They Do

    Splitting the bill on the first date? No princess treatment? No gentleman behavior? 😭🇩🇪 Dating German men can be CONFUSING – and so many people in my community tell me the same thing. In this episode, I’m breaking down WHY German men date the way they do from a cultural perspective. After this, dating a German might finally make a little more sense. 😂 Let me know your experiences in the comments! 🧡 🔗 LINKS My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laetitia.colacicco/?hl=de My TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@laetitia.colacicco Chapters 00:00 Intro  01:38 German Culture vs. Romance  02:14 Why German Men Aren’t Romantic  05:41 Splitting the Bill on the First Date  06:13 The Iconic German „Spaziergang“ 08:35 The Awkward Bill Moment  11:34 How to Make Sure HE Pays the Bill  12:53 Why German Men Rarely Give Compliments  15:46 Why German Men Seem Cold  17:15 Why German Men Aren’t Gentlemen  19:25 Reacting to Your German Dating Stories  22:08 Final Thoughts & Dating Tips  24:32 Outro #datinggermanmen #german #men #germany #culture #culturecore #podcast #guide #tipps

  4. Sep 9

    Oktoberfest For Beginners! Everything You Need to Know 🇩🇪🍺 - Season 1 Episode 11

    🔗 LINKS & MORE 👗 Rent a Dirndl or Lederhosen in Munich:https://bavarian-outfitters.de/en/  🎧 Listen to Culture Core on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/4LtpapdJvCM9HqvL87n65H?utm_source=chatgpt.com  📸 Follow me on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/laetitia.colacicco/?hl=de&utm_source=chatgpt.com  Oktoberfest is so much more than beer, drinking and Lederhosen! 🇩🇪🍺 Behind the world’s biggest folk festival lies so much Bavarian tradition, history and culture – and experiencing it for the first time can be absolutely unforgettable. Every year, millions of people from all over the world travel to Munich for the Wiesn – even stars like Justin Bieber, Drake, Usain Bolt, Kim Kardashian and Paris Hilton have experienced Oktoberfest for themselves. 👀🍻 But if it’s your first Oktoberfest, there are definitely a few things you should know before you go! From how to get there, what to wear, traditions, unwritten rules and my personal tips – this episode will get you fully prepared for your first Oktoberfest. So grab your Maß and get ready for the Wiesn! 🥨🍺 Have fun & O’zapft is! ❤️ #oktoberfest #forbeginners #firsttime #germany #bayern #munich #wiesn #wiesnguide #oktoberfestguide #guide #culture #culturecore #podcast #bavaria  CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro 01:38 What Is Oktoberfest? 04:08 The Origin of Oktoberfest 07:00 Why You Should Visit Oktoberfest 09:45 Is Wearing Bavarian Clothes Cultural Appropriation? 12:15 How to Wear a Dirndl the Right Way 19:13 How Much Does a Dirndl Cost? 19:50 How to Save Money on Tracht 20:20 Your Dirndl Reveals Your Relationship Status! 23:00 Current Tracht Trends 24:00 Men’s Tracht & Lederhosen: How to Wear It Right 25:40 What to Do at Oktoberfest 27:22 Oktoberfest Food You NEED to Try 29:00 Beer Tents, Tables & Reservations 30:00 The Unwritten Rules of the Beer Tents 34:00 The Strongest Servers on the Planet?! 35:00 How to Get to Oktoberfest 36:16 Avoid This Place at Oktoberfest! 37:00 My Final Oktoberfest Tips 38:45 Outro

  5. Sep 2

    Are Germans 🇩🇪 the rudest people on this planet? 😡 CC Season 1, Episode 10

    It honestly feels like the whole world has agreed on one thing: Germans are rude. Whenever I see street interviews on TikTok asking people to name the rudest nationalities, Germans are almost always the first ones mentioned — basically taking the number one spot for the rudest people in the world. And as someone who was born and raised in Germany, I’m always like… damn. Are we really that bad? 😭 And the funny thing is: Even Germans themselves probably wouldn’t agree on the answer. Some would say, “Yeah… I totally understand why people think that.” Others would strongly disagree. Me? I would say: Yes and no. Because I completely understand why Germans can come across as rude, cold or even mean — but what’s actually behind that “rudeness” is often something completely different. So in today’s episode, we’re looking at YOUR real-life experiences with Germans. I’m reacting to your comments and stories about moments where a German made you think: Why are these people so mean?! 😭 But I’ll also give you the German perspective: Why did that person react like that? What did they actually mean? And where does this behavior culturally and historically come from? Basically: Are Germans actually rude… or are we all just misunderstanding each other? Let’s find out. And after listening, I NEED to know: What has your experience with Germans been like? Do you think Germans are rude? Let me know in the comments. 👀🇩🇪

  6. Aug 26

    Why Do Germans 🇩🇪 Stare at You? 👀 | The German Stare - Season1, Episode 9

    The German Stare has become a worldwide phenomenon – and not without reason. 👀 Have you ever been sitting on a train in Germany when someone just stared at you for a crazy long time, leaving you wondering: WHY?! Or maybe you’ve accidentally found yourself in a staring contest because some random person wouldn’t stop looking at you, so you stared back… only to eventually lose the battle? And did all of this happen in Germany, by any chance? Yep. Then you’ve most likely experienced the infamous German Stare live and in action. 👀 I regularly make comedy videos about the German Stare, and they get thousands of comments – especially from people who aren’t from Germany and are equally shocked, traumatized, confused, and fascinated by this phenomenon. And there’s one question I get asked over and over again: What is up with the German Stare? Why do Germans stare so much? In today’s episode, we’re getting to the bottom of the German Stare: Where does it come from? Why is it so noticeable to people from other countries? What’s myth and what’s reality? I’ll also be sharing real stories and experiences from you, my community – your personal encounters with the German Stare. That way, we can look at this phenomenon not just in theory, but through real-life experiences and get the most authentic picture possible. And, of course, we’ll answer the most important question of all: How do you survive your next German Stare contest? 👀 By the end of this episode, you should have no question marks left in your head – and you’ll be fully prepared for your next involuntary staring contest in Germany. Enjoy the episode! 🎧

  7. Aug 19

    Germans 🇩🇪 Are Sadder When a Dog Dies Than When a Person Dies?! 🐶💔 - Season 1 Episode 8

    Are Germans really more devastated when a dog dies than when a person dies? 🐶💔 This question came up after I posted a comedy video on TikTok about the way Germans supposedly react to the death of people versus dogs. The video went viral — and the comments were wild. Some people were like: “YES. This is exactly how it is in Germany!” Others strongly disagreed: “Of course I would grieve more for a person than for a dog.” So in this episode, we’re taking a closer look: Are dogs actually more important than people in Germany? Or are we simply dealing with cultural differences in the way we understand grief, loss, and emotional expression? We’ll look at how different countries and cultures deal with the death of pets versus humans, why the death of a dog can sometimes receive an incredible amount of sympathy in Germany, while grief over the loss of a person can feel surprisingly private or even taboo. I’ll also share some of my own experiences and everyday situations in Germany where I’ve noticed this difference — and, of course, we’ll dive into your comments from the viral TikTok. We’ll hear from both sides: the people who say, “I absolutely grieve more when I lose a dog,” and those who say, “Sorry, but a human being will always matter more to me.” It’s a personal, cultural, controversial, and hopefully thought-provoking conversation about dogs, humans, grief, and why we react so differently to loss. So tell me: Would you grieve more if a person died or if your dog died? And is it different in your country or culture? I’m really curious to hear your thoughts, so make sure to leave a comment, follow the podcast, subscribe to the channel, share the episode, and send it to your friends. ❤️ Enjoy the episode — and I’ll see you next week, same time, same place!

  8. Aug 12

    Culture Shock in Europe: The Crazy Pace of London, Paris and Beyond 🇫🇷🇬🇧 - Season 1 Episode 7

    Do you remember the first time you visited a huge city like London or Paris? Was it exciting, overwhelming, chaotic — or somehow all of that at once? There’s something special about experiencing these massive cities for the very first time. The crowds, the rush, the noise, the unwritten rules… everything feels new. And sometimes, you have absolutely no idea what’s going on. In this episode, we’re talking about culture shock in Europe and the differences between countries, cultures, big cities and small towns. I’m sharing a hilarious story that perfectly captures what it feels like to suddenly find yourself in a hectic, fast-paced city when you’re definitely not used to it. We talk about our first experiences in cities like London and Paris, the funny misunderstandings that come with culture shock, what these experiences taught us — and why I sometimes wish I could visit these places for the very first time all over again. What was your first big-city experience like? Did you have your own culture-shock moment? Send me your stories and thoughts — I want to hear them! And as always: follow the podcast, leave a rating or some feedback, subscribe, and recommend the episode to your friends. ❤️ Enjoy the episode! 🎧

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This podcast brings together people shaped by multiple cultures - to share stories, laugh, and heal. Where cultural identity is celebrated and connection replaces division. 🤎 Cover Photography by Laurent Biel

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  • Creator
    Laetitia Colacicco
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    41
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © Laetitia Colacicco
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