Comedians Elena D'Ambrosio and Lev Meniker; Happy Holidays!

As we wrap up another year, we want to extend our warmest wishes for a joyful holiday season to all of our listeners. Thank you for your support and for tuning in. May your holidays be filled with love, laughter, and unforgettable moments!

Elena D’Ambrosio is an ex-Italian who sees nationality, like gender, as subjective. She’s working toward an inclusive, feminist world – through comedy, science, and community. Her heart hides a sweet, loving affection for Italy, humanity, and a love for dogs (except chihuahuas). 

Lev Meniker is an American who grew up in Germany. His comedy combines his observations with personal stories and misadventures. Lev gets annoyed when people compare him to Jesus (because of his hair, personality or Jewishness), and when he gets mistaken for a woman when seen from behind.

Lev and Elena run Sparkle Comedy Club. They have the show Funny Women coming up on Thursday, 19 December 2024, showcasing female-presenting comedians. Lev's solo show Done by Hand is on 18 January 2025. You can follow Sparkle Comedy on Instagram and Facebook.

Listen to Elena and Lev's interview, Part 1 and Part 2.

This was our last show of 2024, and we'd like to say a huge thank you to our recurring contributor Ian "The Gadget Guru" Ellery, as well as to you, our loyal listeners! We hope you will join us in 2025 as we bring you more guests, culture, German words, and great music.

Wishing you happy holidays and all the very best for 2025! 

Anna, Gabe, Gio, Joel and Steve

On this show, we played a variety of winter and Christmas songs to wind down another year of The English Show. We will be back on air at 7 pm on January 14, 2025!

Bumblewasps - Don't Mess With Christmas

The Cords - Favourite Time

Ingrid Michaelson - Looks Like A Cold, Cold Winter

Daði Freyr - Komdu Um Jólin

ROE - Christmas Once Again

Kristian Noel Pedersen - An Ordinary Christmas Day

Kestrels - Last Christmas