Best 19 Berlin Podcasts

NEW SERIES: 'Certain Futures' -Confronting aging isn't just policy and percentages - it is also very personal. (Season 5) Season 1: 'How To F#€k Up An Airport' What went wrong at BER? Berlin's unfinished airport has been in construction for over 11 years, cost have blown from €1 to €5.4 billion, and there's no end in sight. It's a story of incompetence, corruption and Berlin's general inability to get its act together. On this series, Radio Spaetkauf explains the BER disaster fail-by-fail. Season 3: 'RSxEAB' Radio Spaetkauf pairs with the Europäische Akademie Berlin to explore a different and complex topic each episode, asking ourselves, our guest experts and our audience to imagine the city the city they want to live in. Season 2: 'Rent Freeze' What would happen if an entire city, with millions of residents stops paying rent increases for five years? Radio Spaetkauf documents the rise and fall of Berlin's rent experiment; the 'Mietendeckel'. more

Explore the history of one of the world's most captivating cities with 'History Flakes - The Berlin History Podcast.' Your hosts, seasoned tour guides Pip Roper and Jonny Whitlam, take you through the highs and low-lows of Berlin's past, exploring events, lives and stories from Berlin's past.From the rise and fall of the Berlin Wall to the artistic renaissance of the Weimar Republic and the dark days of the Nazi dictatorship, each episode is a blend of history, stories from the tour guide streets, and a dash of humour. Whether you're a history buff, a lover of Berlin, or simply curious about the forces that shaped modern Europe, join Pip and Jonny as they peel back the layers of Berlin's history. Discover the heroes, villains, revolutions, and evolutions that have defined this iconic city.Welcome to History Flakes! more

Radio Spaetkauf is Berlin's English-language podcast, keeping international residents informed about local politics, public transport, urban development, culture, bicycles and bars.The podcast is recorded live each month, and is presented by a rotating cast of hosts including Joel Dullroy, Maisie Hitchcock, Jöran Mandik and Daniel Stern. Radio Spaetkauf has been on air since 2012.Got some feedback about our show? Want to get involved in the production? Drop us an e-mail: ****@radiospaetkauf.com, or Tweet @radiospaetkauf more

If you're looking to move to Berlin (or just moved here), then this podcast is for you. We're here to provide personal insight on everything you need to know in order to move to Germany's pulsating capital. Through each episode, we tackle topics that will help you make your journey to Berlin easy and enjoyable. Already living in Berlin? Then you might appreciate hearing the tips, advice and personal stories of others who've decided to call Berlin their new home. Find out more here: https://everyone.berlin more

A podcast by the founders of 20 Percent Berlin. Two veteran journalists talk about the burning issues in Germany's capital. Did we mention we're both veteran journalists? www.20percent.berlin more

The new podcast by Gallery Weekend Berlin is hosted by renowned art critics Enuma Okoro (FT Weekend) and Silke Hohmann (monopol). It will bring monthly deep dive conversations with artists and other protagonists from Berlins vivid art scene to you.Produced by art/beats. more

Berlin & Elsewhere is a podcast about what it means to live, work, and dream between cultures. Hosted by Luardo, each episode features in-depth conversations with immigrants, creatives, founders, and thinkers building a life in Berlin, and far from home. From identity struggles and career leaps to love, politics, and reinvention, we go beyond surface-level talk to explore the personal truths behind the big moves. 🎧 New episodes every two weeks. Subscribe and join a global community asking: what does it mean to belong? more

New episodes out in the summer of 2026: out.cast CONSTRUCTION AND CONTROL. Follow listening paths through parks, beyond fences, into construction sites, clubs and community spaces. Which way do we take and what's in our ears as we drift thru the city? Since autumn 2023, a group of activists and artists have been working intensively to develop out.cast - a collaborative podcast from Kreuzberg, facilitated by studio lärm at FHXB Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg Museum. In the diverse episodes that have come to existence since then, we get to listen to strong, sad and hopeful stories. They tell of dreams of memories of places that were once home, places that no longer exist. We listen to struggles and hopes of bipoc Ukrainian refugees. We follow a mosaic of voices exploring the various shapes of fear experienced in Berlin. Journeys from individual to collective bodies, decolonizing pleasure. We listen to laughter, singing and remembrance at Kottbusser Tor we listen to Kotti as a home. out.cast is a podcast series created by Lana Semenova, Alex Berk, Céline Barry, Dalila Daut, Kalle, Polina, Viola, Alejandra, Saba, Tazir, Nine, Malek Khemiri, Maryna Usmanova, Bino Byansi Byakuleka, Jeanne Möschler, Valeria Mujaes & Diana Torres Valencia. A project by studio lärm in cooperation with FHXB Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg Museum. Funding is provided by the Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg District Office as part of the Integration Fund—a district-level neighborhood program—using funds from the Senate Department for Labor, Social Affairs, Gender Equality, Integration, Diversity, and Anti-Discrimination. more

The live radio hour archived as a podcast that explores censorship, defunding and repression. Broadcast live out of Berlin on DAB+ Chanel 7D monthly, and thereafter published as a podcast, with additional guest interviews dropping throughout the year. Meet performer and anthropologist Jara Nassar, independent radio activist of 10 years jewelz, and artist Alex Head. Where state repression of artistic freedom foreshadows the repression of the private citizen's freedom of speech, this show will seek to turn the microphone, to witness how censorship and repression are re-shaping the cultural landscape of Berlin, while artists and activists find creative ways to communicate their urgent concerns to one another. All against a backdrop of evermore troubled relationships between artists, institutions, creative scenes and political commonalities. Each responding to policies emanating from the political Far Right to defund the arts, social infrastructure, education and welfare. Created with sub_ʇxǝʇ radio. Affiliated with Arts and Cultural Alliance Berlin. Please rate us on your podcast app and share this project with 1 person today. Word of mouth is the best way for a show like ours to find an audience. Thank you. more

Turning chaos into comedy with Lulu Johnson. Candid storytelling, sharp honesty and an Irish voice that never takes itself too seriously. Dating in Berlin is a dating and relationships media brand, with its podcast, Dating, Laughter & Disasters, at the centre of the community. For more chaos follow Lulu: 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/datinginberlin_/ 💖 Support the show: https://buymeacoffee.com/datinginberlin 🌐 Website: https://www.datinginberlin.com/ 🔥 Substack: https://stilldatinginberlin.substack.com/ ▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@datinginberlin 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@luludatinginberlin 📖 Buy the book: https://www.amazon.de/dp/3000732977?ref_=pe_3052080_397514860#immersive-view_1667487012713 more

A podcast with stories from Berlin cemeteries — beyond spooky and tragic narratives. While belonging to the intangible cultural heritage, cemeteries in Berlin are undergoing big changes: they become social gathering spaces, cultural venues, and even homes to cafes and beehives, as the traditional purpose of a burial place fades away. In this podcast, we talk with cemetery experts and enthusiasts about these places from the perspectives of urban planning, sociology, ecology and religion and deal with topics of remembrance, public space, death, and heritage. www.instagram.com/berlin_bones more

Berlin Live in 4/4 dives deep into Berlin's vibrant and ever-evolving music scene, spotlighting the artists, musicians, and bands who define the city's unmistakable underground sound. From intimate Berlin live music venues to acts gaining national and international recognition, we highlight the creators actively shaping the culture of one of the world's most influential music capitals.Through deep-dive conversations, we explore each artist's personal journey: their creative process, the challenges of building a music career in Berlin, and the unique stories that shape their artistry. The podcast focuses on indie bands, instrumental  more

Learn More: www.passingthepaintbrush.wordpress.com Passing the Paintbrush is an educational project and podcast about historic Queer Jewish artists in Berlin. After the release of each audio documentary, we held history and practical art workshops on the featured artists. Season 1 focused on Gertrude Sandmann, Lotte Laserstein, and Toni Ebel, learning about their lives through site visits and interviews with historians, authors, and artists. Thank you to all the funders and partners who made the production possible Spinnboden Demokratie In Der Mitte BMF EVZ more

Berlin Briefing has been named Best Political Podcast 2026 by the Podcast Publisher Awards  - thank you! Every week we break down how events like Russia's war in Ukraine and European security shifts are shaping Germany - and the world. Whether you're a student, journalist, or policymaker, hosts Nina Haase, Michaela Küfner, and Max Hofmann and their guests deliver the insights you need to understand where Germany is headed and why it matters, with a hint of Berlin's distinct energy.  Subscribe to our newsletter: dw.com/berlinbriefing. Leave us a comment here: ****@dw.com. Or find us on YouTube @dwnews and X @dw_politics. more

We curate the coolest tech jobs and the hottest events in Berlin and deliver them to your inbox. Whether you're a Berliner or planning to make it your new home, our newsletter can help you find your next opportunity! ampli.substack.com more

Join Diego Caetano Guerra as he invites artists and music enthusiasts to share their stories and showcase their talents. Immerse yourself in engaging conversations spanning various themes. The podcast offers an authentic, fun, and relaxed atmosphere to delve into the minds of awesome individuals. Discover the tapestry of the Berlin music scene and connect with a diverse community of music lovers on this journey. more

Bite-sized tidbits of advice about living and working in Germany. Brought to you by Cheryl Howard, a Canadian who's been in Germany since 2011. Get insights from an experienced career coach and founder of The Berlin Life. theberlinlife.substack.com more

Discover the sounds of Berlin and beyond with Adrian Shephard & Rinus van Alebeek presenting interviews, radiophonics, live shows, travel reports, plays, cassette culture, field recordings, poetry, vinyl memories and noise broadcasting from the legendary heart of Kreuzberg. more

This podcast is all about renting or buying property, houses, real estate in Berlin.