Ted Hierl's German American Radio Show

09/07/2025

The Vereinigung Erzgebirge had their Oktoberfest/Sportfest today. My father had events here over the years and we had a 35th radio anniversary in the clubhouse.
He is pictured here with Klaus Bernhardt and Karl-Heinz Kiefer. Mr Kiefer filled in with me doing the radio a few times when when my father was in Germany. He also hosted Karnival for many years.
I’m adding a picture with Mr and Mrs Bernhardt and one with Inge K Tillmann, longtime friend of the family and another with Peter and Eleanor Hansen.
Great to see so many long time friends.

09/03/2025

I’ve been told by a few people recently I have a face for radio. Well I just want to share that I’ve also been on TV. This is last Friday on my regular walk past the today show. You can see me pass by the window. I have been on several times now, you could call me a regular.

09/01/2025

This picture is from 1986, a 40 year flashback. My father, Ted, is second from left. On his left is Sylvia Jeschonnek and on then going to the right is Pamela Pichler. Walter Pottgiesser is next in the back. Then there is Ingrid Karnas. Bruno Karnas is the gentleman on the far right. In the middle is Earl Asimos and his wife is second from right.
Anna Maria Pottgiesser is between Earl and Bruno Karnas. Astrid Karnas is then on the far right.

08/28/2025

The Cannstatter Volksfest Verein has their 153 Volksfest this weekend. My father, Ted, used to stop out after the Sunday radio show and volunteer at the H bar I believe.
Here he is with 2 directors, Hargis Knoechel and Manfred Birkholz.
I will be at the Wurst Market with my good friend, Cannstatter Director and loyal listener Erwin Stielow from 12-3, and then at the front gate til 7.
Hope to see you there and please say hello.

08/18/2025

The Cannstatter Volksfest Verein Volksfest is coming up again this Labor Day weekend. I plan on being there to volunteer and support the club as well as see many friends of mine and the family. Come on out and look for me and say hello if you can.
This picture is from the fruit column designed by Gustav Plankenhorn every year. I tried to take a picture with Peter Jauss to be a new cover photo but I thought it turned out a bit dark.
See you in two weeks.

07/31/2025

This week we have a fun Heino song, among the many others. He even mentions my parents home town of Brühl. Listen on Sunday at 10 or check our description for links on the computer.

07/20/2025

Was happy to spend the day at the Bayerische Volksfest Vereins members picnic. Pictured are the officers, Otto Leukert was taking a picture and i snuck in to take one as well.
Got to meet a few new people that listen to the program on Sundays and I thank you.

07/09/2025

Next week marks 51 years for the German American program. Personally I just passed 15 of hosting the show myself.
You can listen by telling Alexa to play WWDB AM 860 on Sunday mornings at 10
Years of previous shows are here

https://wwdbam.com/shows/ted-hierls-german-american-program/episodes/
Or listen live at
https://wwdbam.com/
Bis am Sonntag, aufwiederhören.

05/25/2025

My mother and I stopped by Fort Dix Cemetery and paid respects to all those laid to rest there.
We then headed to Sebastians Schnitzelhaus Inc
Where I had a Zigeunerschnitzel with German potato salad. It was delicious and I always recommend stopping there for lunch or dinner. Guten Appetit.

03/17/2025

These are a few pictures courtesy of Otto Leukerts archives. The first a picture from WTTM and I believe those are Christmas albums so this could be one of the Christmas specials.
The second is with Heino, Hannelore and Rudi Bayer at Cannstatter Volksfest Verein Bauernstube.

12/20/2024

Years ago Ted Hierl and Walter Pottgieser had some “competitive” soccer games. If you scored you had to drink a beer. Keg at midfield and it looks here like they are having some pre game warmups. I believe this game is at the Vereinigung Erzgebirge and they also played at the German American Kickers - GAK.
Apparently my dad brought a few ringers to the team.

12/11/2024

This Christmas we have a special show lined up for 3pm on December 25th on WWDB AM 860
You can listen over the air or online at
https://wwdbam.com/
Please tune in with your families for a bonus hour of German Christmas music on Christmas day, and please spread the word if you could -
Vereinigung Erzgebirge
Cannstatter Volksfest Verein
German-American Society of Trenton
Trenton Donauschwaben
Danube Swabian - Philadelphia
Phoenix Sport Club
United German Hungarians

German-American Heritage Foundation and Museum

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