Welcome back to Mayhem & Masterplans, where Max, Simon, and Andreas talk about climate finance, collapsing trees, 90s hardcore bands, and the very real possibility that we’re all living in the prequel to Idiocracy. This week’s episode is named after the legendary (and now closed) New York music venue Saint Vitus—because what better metaphor for tight stages and tighter budgets?

In this episode, we:

🌧️ Survived more Madrid mayhem – A pine tree fell, streets flooded, and we nearly turned this podcast into a weather report. Again.

💸 Talked climate infrastructure and political deals – Germany’s new government is spending big on climate reform, but not without drama. Should we call climate protection “economic policy” and be done with it?

🗽 Debated whether France really wants the Statue of Liberty back – Is it satire, diplomatic performance art, or just a very French way of trolling?

🩴 Went full Idiocracy – Crocs were once a joke. Now they’re in every office. Coincidence? We think not.

🎸 Got hyped for small-venue tour life – Andreas is joining his friends’ Euro tour (not as a rockstar, but close enough). From carrying boxes to snapping pics, it’s DIY spirit all the way.

🎤 Shared favorite concerts – From Metallica in Zurich to Rammstein at Hurricane Festival, we dive deep into big shows, tiny venues, and the magic of a well-tuned soundboard.

🎧 Got nerdy about audio engineering – Good live sound isn’t a coincidence—it’s hard work, clever gear, and sometimes calling your sound guy mid-festival.

🔥 Reflected on rockstar life cycles – Do iconic bands mirror the growth curve of great companies? Startup grind, mid-career slump, and eventual stadium domination. We see you, ACDC.

As always, we wrapped up with what we’re listening to this week:

🎵 Jeremy – Pearl Jam (Andreas feeling 90s grunge nostalgia) 🔗 Listen on Spotify

🎵 If You’re Happy – Super Simple Songs (Simon’s wholesome playlist continues) 🔗 Listen on Spotify

🎵 Still D.R.E. – Dr. Dre (Max going classic West Coast) 🔗 Listen on Spotify

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📸 Tour updates (and maybe Croc pics) coming soon.

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