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Welcome back to another episode of the At Witt's End Podcast! In Episode 73, Ken (tuning in from Northern California) and Carson (in Upper Austria) break down the incredible conclusion to the JKU Astros' football season. Carson dives into the coaching strategy and explosive passing concepts that led to a massive semifinal upset against the heavily favored, undefeated Emperors. We cover the dominant first-half defensive performance and the game-sealing field goal that sent shockwaves through the ACSL. Finally, we unpack the brutal realities of the Summer Bowl championship game against the Tigers. From playing in a 100-degree European heatwave to battling a severe quarterback ankle injury, the Astros faced immense adversity. Despite the heartbreaking loss, the JKU program has officially broken the league's glass ceiling!

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In Episode 72 of At Witt's End, Ken and Carson bridge the 6,000-mile gap between Northern California and Linz, Austria, to swap epic entertainment stories. Ken kicks things off by reviewing a string of recent concerts, featuring everything from a sultry Lenny Kravitz performance to an awesome Van Halen tribute band called "Jump". Ken also details his culturally fascinating experience at a Filipino "Sex Bomb" concert and shares laughs from recent comedy sets by Russell Peters, Pete Davidson, and the duo of David Spade and Dana Carvey.

Then, Carson takes listeners on a culinary and musical journey to the Basque region. He recaps his adventures eating Pintxos in San Sebastian, exploring the surf towns along the French coast, and attending a sweaty, unforgettable Zach Bryan concert inside a Spanish bullfighting ring. Whether you are a foodie, a comedy fan, or a live music junkie, this episode has something for everyone.

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In Episode 71 of At Witt's End, Ken and Carson bridge the 6,000-mile gap to bring you a massive update from Austria. Carson recaps a thrilling wild-card playoff victory for his Linz American football team against the Bees. We break down the standout performances from the newly coined "Mexican Connection," a gutsy fourth-down coaching call at the goal line, and the historic push to the ACSL semifinals.

Plus, it is a huge week for Carson off the field as he officially completes his Master's degree in Computer Science at Johannes Kepler University! Ken also shares his Memorial Day pickleball adventures in Tahoe, and the guys discuss Marshawn Lynch making a surprise appearance at a Vienna Vikings game. Whether you are listening from Singapore, Brazil, Austria, or the Netherlands, you won't want to miss this one!

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Welcome to the big 7-0 of the At Witt's End Podcast! This week, Ken and Carson recap their last-minute trip to the Country to Country (C2C) music festival in Rotterdam. The guys recount the wild festival atmosphere at Rotterdam Ahoy, complete with all-American food trucks, tattoo parlors, and guys getting fresh mullet haircuts. It turns out there are plenty of "Dutch Cowboys" out there, and they are incredibly tall, fun to drink with, and know all the words to the songs!

Listen in for full reviews of headliners like Jordan Davis and Zach Top, who brought a serious Appalachian bluegrass vibe to the Netherlands. Plus, hear the hilarious stories of hanging with Noah Rinker (the "Shaver Lake Kid") and bumping into the Virginia-based Jack Wharf Band right outside their hotel room door. Ken also shares a quick recap of his time in Amsterdam, featuring leaning canal houses with pulleys, and taking a legendary Dutch gin "face bomb" off a table.

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We are back! In Episode 69, Ken and Carson bridge the 6,000-mile gap between California and Austria to debrief Carson's recent business trip to Shanghai, China. What started as a last-minute trip for the automotive industry turned into a deep dive into one of the most consumerist cities on earth. Carson breaks down the complex reality of modern China, from the "Great Firewall" that blocks your favorite apps to the cashless society where Visa and MasterCard are useless. We discuss the insanity of the Chinese auto market, where 100+ brands are in a price war so deep the government had to step in. Plus, we get into the shopping. Carson takes us inside the "fake" markets where goods are hidden in secret suitcases , and a second-hand luxury warehouse featuring 12 aisles of Louis Vuitton bags.

In this episode:

• The Visa Struggle: Why it's easy for Europeans but a hassle for Americans.
• Tech & Payments: Surviving without Google and why you need Alipay to buy anything.
• The "Fake" Market: How vendors use secret suitcases to hide counterfeit luxury goods behind invisible walls.
• Shanghai Disney: Why the tickets are only $50, the obsession with a pink bear named Lotso, and the Zootopia craze.
• Cost of Living: Taking a premium EV taxi for two hours for only $12.
• The Malbon Haul: Carson’s "streetwear golf" shopping spree.

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In this heartwarming special episode, Ken reconnects with lifelong friend Mike Pardo to celebrate a bond that has lasted nearly 50 years. The two reminisce about their glory days at Cabrillo High, sharing hilarious stories of lifting Mike’s wheelchair into the back of a Pinto wagon to cruise Ocean Avenue 1and relying on him to be the designated beer buyer at local pubs. Mike opens up about how meaningful it was to be treated as "one of the guys" despite living with cerebral palsy, while Ken’s son Carson calls in from Austria to trade notes on coaching European football, the realities of Austrian "peasant food," and the enduring power of friendship across generations.

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On Episode 67 of At Witt's End, Carson recounts his epic solo trip to a festival 10 years in the making: SAIL Amsterdam. After a Reddit post sparked a fascination in 2016 and a global pandemic canceled the family's plans in 2020, Carson finally made the journey to the world's largest nautical festival.

Join us as Carson details his adventure, starting with a unique trip from Austria on the Nightjet sleeper train in a claustrophobic "capsule pod." He then dives into the festival, which coincided with Amsterdam's 750th birthday, describing the incredible "SAIL In" parade where thousands of boats escort majestic tall ships from around the world into the harbor. Hear about boarding a massive Peruvian naval vessel, witnessing a pink Cadillac Eldorado cruise the canals on a pontoon, and the fun local tradition of passing beer up to sailors in buckets.

Was this once-every-five-years event worth the decade-long wait? Tune in to find out!

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In this deep-dive interview, Ken and Carson Wittwer unpack the phenomenal rise of the Austrian College Sports League (ACSL) with its founder, Lawrence Gimeno. From scoring three-point lines in car-painted jerseys to negotiating with universities and energy-drink sponsors, Lawrence reveals every twist and turn of building Austria’s answer to the NCAA. Whether you’re a hoops fanatic, a gridiron fan, or an entrepreneur hungry for startup lessons, this episode delivers insider stories on branding, community-building, and turning a personal passion into a continental movement.

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