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The Auto Ethnographer is a deep dive into the human experience of crossing cultures—what it feels like to live, work, lead, and belong in places far from home. Hosted by global executive and cultural storyteller John Jörn Stech, the podcast explores the realities of expatriate life, intercultural communication, and the messy, meaningful process of adapting to new norms, new languages, and new ways of seeing the world.John brings more than three decades of international experience across the United States, Germany, Egypt, Russia, Vietnam, and Thailand. His career in global leadership has placed him inside boardrooms, factories, classrooms, and communities on five continents—each move reshaping his understanding of identity, trust, collaboration, and what it truly means to work across cultures. While the show began with roots in the global automotive industry, its focus has evolved. Today, The Auto Ethnographer is a culture‑first exploration of international life, featuring voices from
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Auto Ethnographer with John Stech is hosted by John Stech. The show has published 55 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "EP 53: Ending My Show to Take On Ageism" (7 July 2026, 37 minutes), "EP 52: Stranger in My Own Land: Reporting Back from the USA" (29 May 2026, 22 minutes), and "Reverse Culture Shock: Why Coming Home Is Harder Than Leaving" (29 April 2026, 20 minutes).
Auto Ethnographer with John Stech publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 26 minutes across 55 episodes.
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John Stech hosts Auto Ethnographer with John Stech, a business podcast with 55 episodes published.
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Episode #53
This is the final episode of The Auto Ethnographer podcast. After 53 episodes exploring the human stories of expats, cross-cultural professionals, and the quiet logic behind unfamiliar behavior, I am closing this...
<p>Four years ago, I moved abroad. Three weeks ago, I went back for a visit.</p><p>In Episode 51, I told you I was returning to the United States with a certain degree of hesitation. I had some honest apprehensions...
<p>What does it feel like to return home for a visit after years of living abroad? In this episode of The Auto Ethnographer, John Jörn Stech prepares to board a plane back to the United States — his home country — and...
<p>Fifty episodes in, and the conversation that matters most is still the simplest one: people are not their governments. Nations are not monoliths.</p><p>Thank you to every guest who shared their story, every listener...
<p>What if the cultural frameworks your organization relies on are actually reinforcing the very stereotypes they were designed to eliminate? In Part 2 of our conversation with Dr. Jerome Dumetz, cross-cultural...
<p>Have you ever moved to a new country, convinced you'd adapted perfectly — only to discover the cultural gap was hiding in plain sight? In Part 1 of this two-part conversation, The Auto Ethnographer sits down with Dr...
<p>🌍 Your first impression of a new country isn't just incomplete — it might be completely wrong.</p><p>In this episode of The Auto Ethnographer, host John Jörn Stech breaks down the 6 powerful psychological dynamics...
<p>Melissa Rodway left Toronto at 35 for a months-long backpacking trip across Southeast Asia — and came home a different person. Fifteen years later, those raw, unfiltered emails she sent from the road became her...
<p>Are you dreaming of living abroad but feel completely overwhelmed by where to start? Whether you are trying to figure out exactly how to move abroad or you are desperately searching for the ultimate moving abroad...
Episode #44
<p>Learning a new language is one of the most humbling, hilarious, and deeply human experiences we can have. In this light‑hearted episode, I explore the universal journey from sounding like a broken GPS to finally...
<p>In this episode, host John Jörn Stech explores how contracts reveal the deeper cultural logic behind global business. Drawing on real experiences from the United States, Germany, Russia, China, Brazil, and Egypt, it...
<p>Welcome to the first episode of the new year — and the beginning of a major new chapter for The Auto Ethnographer. In this episode, host John Stech shares the story behind his five international relocations, the...
<p>Living as an #expat outside of your home culture is the ultimate challenge. In this 2025 year-end special, I’ve distilled the most powerful insights from 41 episodes of The Auto Ethnographer into one essential...
<p>What happens when a single career stretches across continents, cultures, and some of the most storied automotive brands on earth? In this episode of Auto Ethnographer, we dive into the remarkable global journey of...
<p>Do Thai citizens love cars? And what attracts them to different brands? Those are the questions that John Jörn Stech, host of The Auto Ethnographer, set out to answer at a large motorshow in Bangkok...
<p>Alexandra Strassburger joins John Stech, host of The Auto Ethnographer podcast, with a story that transcends borders, industries, and expectations. Her 11 years living and working in China as a German citizen shaped...
<p>In this episode of The Auto Ethnographer podcast, host John Stech welcomes back Chinese culture trend forecaster and brand strategist Grace Mou for a deeply personal and thought-provoking conversation. Fresh from her...
<p>In this episode of The Auto Ethnographer, host John Stech explores the cultural and diplomatic shockwaves following a U.S. immigration raid at a Korean-run EV battery plant in Georgia. Nearly 500 Korean nationals...
<p>Today’s episode is a bit of a back-to-school episode. Until now you have heard truly insightful stories from automotive executives that have navigated different cultures. Today we break out the chalkboard and try to...
<p>The news media are continuously reporting on the declining fortunes of foreign automakers in China. But what are the manufacturers doing to turn that story around? In this episode of The Auto Ethnographer, host John...
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