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Talia Augustidis is a uniquely talented audio producer, community organizer and all-around audiophile living in London. Her work can be found on BBC Radio 4’s Short Cuts, Times Radio and the Financial Times, and she currently works as a Producer at Broccoli Productions.
Elixir of the Gods is a Mexican-German-American co-production, made in Berlin. We meet the show’s producers and Agave spirit enthusiasts, Cate, Diego and Albert, and dive into the world of Mezcales, hear about what it’s like taking a podcast on the road, the importance of meeting a community where they’re at and more.
Sou-Yen Kim is a communication expert based in Schöneberg, Berlin. She is also the host of Schöneberger*innen a podcast focusing on the stories of the people and places in her kiez. Sou-Yen shares her love for her area. her passion for storytelling and her drive to foster diversity and inclusion.
Through her work as the Director of Training with PRX, Stephanie Kuo helps podcasters, broadcasters and journalists create impactful audio stories, find the right audience for their projects, and lead humility and empathy.
DreamLab is a German NDR fiction podcast co-created by Rhea Schmid. We had the opportunity to speak with Rhea about her love for creative writing, her inspiration for the series, and, of course, her favorite sound.
Jill and Julia are full swing into their year! Let’s see what they’re up to.
IN THE ARCHIVE
Denisa is a storyteller and traveller, finding pieces of herself and her narrative in each place she resides in, each culture she explores, and each language she learns. In our conversation, Denisa discusses the beauty of vulnerability, how stories can heal, the big life questions that come with travel, her role as the new Bear Radio intern and more.
Sabrina Faramarzi is the Founder and Special Projects Editor at Dust in Translation, and we chatted with her about her work with the agency, how we can use data to tell stories, and of course, her favorite sound.
What is the Bear Radio team reading at the moment?
A new month means new activities! There is so much to choose from, and so much variety, but where to go!? No need to fret, we’ve handpicked the calendar just for you.
Jill and Julia have had a busy start to the year! Let’s see what they’re up to.
Julie Shapiro has been working in the podcasting field from its humble beginnings through to the industry it’s become today, always staying true to high quality sound and excellent storytelling….
Gaby D’Annunzio is a social activist, community organizer, podcaster and educator. Gaby is a community powerhouse, working together with multiple organisations to open up, not just Berlin’s music scene, but provide access and opportunity to everyone looking to share their story through the mediums of music, radio and journalism.
What is the Bear Radio team reading at the moment?
A new year brings with it a whole new calendar of activities! There is so much to choose from, and we know it can get a bit overwhelming, which is why we’ve handpicked a simple and varied calendar just for you, at least for the month of January for now.
Scripting for your podcast can be a deeply personal thing – and when there are so many ways to go about writing a script, how do you choose which is best for you? In this episode, we’ll show you how to write scripts for the interview, build out an episode timeline, and why transcripts are so important.
Jill and Julia are back at it after a little downtime after the holiday period. Let’s see what they’re up to.
Kelsey McKinney is a journalist, co-founder, devoted gossiper, and parent to the hit podcast Normal Gossip.
Paul Hanford is more than just a pillar in the Berlin musicscape, he’s a talented podcast host, renowned DJ, and recently published author.
Julie Merica is the creator, host, and advice aficionado behind the podcast, Make Your Damn Bed.
Rhea Ramjohn is a creative dynamo with a passionate, infectious, and human character to boot. In addition to leading a host of other meaningful projects, her podcast Tanti Table is a beautiful member of our Bear Radio family and a valuable resource to be reckoned with…
Charles Spearin is an acclaimed musician and founding member of the bands Do Make Say Think and Broken Social Scene. He’s also the creative mastermind behind The Happiness Project…
Jill Beytin and Julia Joubert aren’t just the founders of Bear Radio, they’re also formidable voices in the podcasting sphere, and their latest show URSA is a testimony to that...
Daniel Stern is a comedian, actor, festival founder, and one of the co-hosts of Radio Spaetkauf, Berlin’s English-language news show.
Lucas Carey is a music composer and producer who understands that spirit, and its power, thoroughly and who leads with it throughout his work.
Guided by the stars and hailing from Chicago, Aubrey and Dani are the co-hosts of the infectiously delectable podcast ASTRO SLUTS.
Born from the efforts of teacher Daniel Lazar, the JFKS IDEAS podcast is a project that allows the empathy, intellect, and kindness of Gen Z to take the wheel.
Ben Miller is a talented historian, writer, and podcaster. Alongside fellow writer, artist, and friend Huw Lemmey, he is also the father of Bad Gays.
Jim Townsend is a decorated, respected, and seasoned political dynamo hailing from the U.S.A. In 2017, Jim added podcast host to his long list of accomplishments when he started Brussels Sprouts…
Cara McGoogan’s podcast, Bed of Lies, is created in conjunction with The Telegraph and is dedicated to unearthing the most unbelievable of British scandals.
We caught up with Sen Zhan to discuss her experience of community, her love of storytelling, and her podcast Beyond Asian: Stories of Third Culture.
Catarina Reis is a journalist and based in Portugal. She currently works for the incredible digital-based magazine Mensagem de Lisboa where she creates the podcast Sons de Lisboa.
Emma Robertson is a journalist, author, and podcaster with a remarkable amount of strings to her bow. Her podcast AIR is an audio space for unique conversation and serene deep-dives.
Ell Potter and Mary Higgins of HOTTER Project are the creative minds behind Life of Bi, a podcast that articulates the slippery history of bisexuality.
Abby Ross Menacher is a talented florist, podcaster, and one-half of the creative force behind Berlin Briefing, a curated podcast that reports the daily news in the Hauptstadt.
Trevor Silverstein is a comedian, actor, and improv artist who hails from NYC. He’s also the co-host of The BOSS, an improvisational comedy podcast that is part of the Bear Radio Family.
NYC native Lory Martinez is the founder of Studio Ochenta, a podcast production studio based in Paris, France, which has produced an incredible catalog of podcasts in over 20 languages.
Liam Geraghty is an award-winning audio producer for podcast and radio. This impressive career and skillset led him to create The Warren, a creative Irish podcast network
Neil King is a respected voice at Deutsche Welle and the creative force behind On The Green Fence, an environmental podcast that we’re proud to call part of our Bear Radio Family.
Josh Rivers is a podcaster, writer and public figure, and the creator and host of the award-winning podcast Busy Being Black.
Chris Watson isn’t a sonic journalist, he’s the sonic journalist.
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