My Grandpa, the Nazis and Olympia in Würzburg: Experience History Live

My Grandpa, the Nazis and Olympia: History Becomes Audible Live

How does a decision from the Nazi era shape sports to this day? The live podcast My Grandpa, the Nazis and Olympia brings this question to the Museum im Kulturspeicher Würzburg on Tuesday, October 27, 2026. The focus is on responsibility in sports, memory culture, and the silence about the Nazi past in families.

A Personal Quest for Traces in the Sign of the Olympic Games

In August 1936, the Olympic Games in Berlin became a massive propaganda event for National Socialism. The groundwork for this was laid as early as 1931 with the decision of the International Olympic Committee to keep the Games in Germany, despite Jewish athletes being systematically excluded.

The live podcast connects this historical level with a personal family story. BR journalist and historian Astrid Freyeisen researches the role of her grandfather, who trained the rowing team that won Olympic gold in Berlin. He spoke just as little about the political dimension of this success as many others of his generation.

Young Voices Meet Historical Responsibility

Together with moderator Jasmin Brock and young rowers from Würzburg, the event opens a space for questions that extend beyond the individual podcast. The eleven- and twelve-year-old athletes are also researching the stories of Jewish rowers who were excluded from the Würzburg club at that time for a school project.

This creates an intense event experience between sports history, family memory, and democratic education work. The audience's atmosphere thrives on direct conversation, personal perspectives, and the courage to not shy away from difficult chapters.

Live Podcast at the Museum im Kulturspeicher

The Museum im Kulturspeicher provides the perfect setting for this evening. The organization combines podcast format, historical research, and cultural mediation into an event that appeals to both sports enthusiasts and those who wish to engage with memory culture and German history.

Before the live podcast, there will be a short tour of the City Collection with MiK Director Marcus Andrew Hurttig at 6 PM. This will also discuss the establishment of the city’s art collection in 1941. The tour and the podcast can be visited independently of each other; museum entry must be paid for the short tour.

Conclusion: An Evening That Brings History into the Present

My Grandpa, the Nazis and Olympia combines sports, family history, and political responsibility into a compelling live format. Visitors can expect not a distant review, but a relatable conversation about memory, attitude, and the importance of historical education. Admission to the live podcast is free – an opportunity to experience history directly at the Museum im Kulturspeicher.

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• City of Würzburg – My Grandpa, the Nazis and Olympia
• City of Würzburg – Event Calendar