Category: Podcasts

Beer Walks and Kiosk Talks | Guests Dan Cole and Moritz Ahlert

Recorded live at Podigee on November 12, 2024 with hosts Joel, Izzy, and Dan. They discuss proposed funding cuts to Berlin’s cultural institutions, jaywalking, shopping Sundays and the closing of Berlin clubs. The show features two guests: first is co-author of “Beer Hiking Berlin” Dan Cole, followed by Moritz Ahlert of the project “Kiosk of Solidarity“.  

This episode of Radio Spaetkauf explores the impact of a proposed 10% funding cut to cultural institutions, as well as a reflection on the 35th anniversary of the Berlin Wall’s fall. Plus chats on the city’s evolving beer scene, the sustainability of nightclubs, the transformation of public spaces, and the importance of inclusive design in fostering community engagement. 

Links: 
GUESTS:
Moritz Ahlert: @kiosk.of.solidarity, https://transformingsolidarities.net/de/
Dan Cole: @hiking_and_drinking, https://helvetiq.com/de/beer-hiking-berlin

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Next Standup Gig: Nov 23rd at The Wall Berlin

Venue: https://www.podigee.com/

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“City Of Tomorrow!” RSxEAB

In this episode of Radio Spaetkauf, recorded in collaboration with the Europäische Akademie Berlin, we focus on the future of urban living; asking the question, “What is the city of tomorrow?”. Host Daniel Stern is joined by architect Max Schwitalla and author Aiki Mira. The conversation begins with Max sharing how skateboarding background influenced his urban design approach, and with Mira reading a passage from their award-winning novel “Neurobiest” describing Berlin of the future topped by green rooftop communities. From there we discuss visions for the future: inclusive, polycentric urban design, mobility hubs, and discarding anthropocentricism to leave space for nature. The exploration of “The City of Tommorow” brings us to innovations (both real and imagined), micro-utopias, and proposals for infrastructure which is reusable, queer and adaptable. 

Recorded Oct 17, 2024 at Podigee‘s Offices in Berlin

Guest Links:

Aiki Mira https://aikimira.webnode.page/
Aiki’s Podcast: Das War Morgen
Insta: @aiki_mira

Event at Otherland Books: otherland-berlin.de

Max Schwitalla https://studioschwitalla.com/

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Daniel Stern https://www.sterndaniel.com/  @danielandstern 

Venue: https://www.podigee.com/

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“Better Spaet Than Never” Megan’s Megacan Crossover Episode: Recorded live at PodFest Berlin 2024

Recorded September 10th at PodFest Berlin 2024. Released previously on the Megan’s Megacan feed. Apologies for the delayed release via our feed. It was due to a technically unavoidable issue.

“Recording live with Radio Spätkauf at Podfest Berlin 2024, Megan handed out free cans so that the audience wouldn’t have to get through the news sober — which, frankly, should be part of every media subscription service these days. Then Konrad gets weirdly pedantic about crime stats, Izzy explains why Germany is always losing the energy transition race, and Joel finds some good news about Berlin’s U-Bahn seat covers. And there’s more fascism in Germany obviously. BUT we have passing minstrels! Hey nonny nonny!” – Show notes via Konrad.

This episode edited by Konrad of Megan’s Megacan.

About Megan’s Megacan: It’s a German news podcast in English, because the German news is hard enough without it being all in German. Also involves canned cocktails. Not massive cans. 

Döner vs Doner

Recorded live, August 4, 2024 at the House of Color. Dan and Izzy are joined by special guest cohosts Drew Portnoy (aka Andrew Buckley) and Eman Khallouf. Headlines include updates from Görli, DIY bike lanes, fresh comedy at BER airport, the Cold War Museum and a medical miracle at the Charité. Interview with Greg Onwuegbuzie of Deschoolonize. 
Plus Joel returns with an update and talks about his tribute to Maisie. 

Guests and Links:
Drew on insta: drewportnoyhaha
Eman on insta: emosh007
20% Berlin: https://www.20percent.berlin

Produced by Daniel Stern: sterndaniel.com
PodFest Berlin Sept 8-15 at House of Color: PodFestBerlin.com

“Beauty In The Streets” Graffiti & Street Art : RSxEAB

In this special edition of Radio Spaetkauf, we’ve partnered with the Europäische Akademie Berlin to explore graffiti and street art. Recorded live in Grunewald, Dan is joined by guests Josefine Köhn-Haskins, Ryan Balmer, Júlia Mota Albuquerque and a handful of chirping birds to explore the significance of urban art in public spaces. 

Josefine discusses the Berlin Street Art Map, a project which  offers to guide us through significant sites and features artwork by friend of show Jim Avignon. Ryan shares insights on Berlin’s unique relationship with street art, shaped by its tumultuous history. Julia gives her perspective as a muralist working on commissioned pieces.

In this RSxEAB episode, we reflect on the influence of both punk and hip-hop culture. Why Berlin fostered a vibrant street art scene and how urban art evolves with the city’s socio-economic changes. We discuss the ongoing challenge of gender representation in street art, and efforts to promote gender balance. And to contend with commercialization vs. authentic expression; should street artists monetize their work or preserve its integrity?

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Guests and Links:
Josefine Köhn-Haskins, Journalist: Berlin Street Art Map
Ryan Balmer, Tour Guide:  https://www.instagram.com/berlin_reguided
Júlia Mota Albuquerque, Muralist: https://landofjulia.com/

Editing & Mastering: Kaleb Wentzel-Fisher recordedvoices.com
Written, Produced and Engineered by Daniel Stern: sterndaniel.com
With kind support of the Federal Foreign Office and EU (CERV) under the project “Europe Behind the Headlines”

Join us live Aug 4 at House of Color: https://www.eventbrite.de/e/radio-spatkauf-tickets-967843655427