Comedian Markus Olind knows the real secrets of Jurassic Park

<div style="direction: ltr; border-width: 100%;"> <div style= "direction: ltr; margin-top: 0in; margin-left: 0in; width: 6.6041in;"> <div style= "direction: ltr; margin-top: 0in; margin-left: 0in; width: 6.6041in;"> <p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">In this podcast episode, Evan and Austin based comedian Markus Olind explore the guest's family history, delving into the origins of their last name and their grandparents' decision to change it. The guest shares their German and Polish ancestry and discusses their grandparents' relocation to Austin, Texas, where they eventually retired.</p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">  </p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> The conversation then transitions to Markus' experiences living in Germany and their ability to speak German. They touch on the reactions they receive when people discover their language skills, including stereotypes and misconceptions. Additionally, they briefly mention attending a German festival and highlight the cultural differences between North and South Germany.</p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">  </p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> Evan and Markus discuss the challenges and rewards of pursuing comedy. They talk about their experiences performing in Los Angeles, including the difficulties of the comedy scene, such as paying for spots and diminishing returns. They reminisce about various comedy venues in LA and share stories of performing in front of fellow comedians. They also emphasize the importance of finding a balance between comedy and regular life.</p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">  </p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> The conversation then focuses on the guest's decision to move to LA and later to Austin, Texas, reflecting on the timing of their move just before the COVID-19 pandemic. They express gratitude for ho