Being Berlin

By Mak Matan

Being Berlin is the podcast about Berliners. Hosted by Mak Matan and produced by Avisar Lev.... more

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The podcast currently has 20 episodes available.

Being Berlin episodes:

December 26, 2022 Episode 10 - The Problem With Sharing Photos Online
Marina Ekroos is our guest this week on Being Berlin. She's a photographer and co-founder of Frameright, a startup looking to bring a solution to the unpredictable nature of sharing images online. Marina grew increasingly frustrated with how difficult it was to properly display photos on the web and do so while telling an image's full story. She sits down with us to discuss the startup's story as well as her own path to becoming an entrepreneur. You can find Marina at instagram.com/marinaekroos and learn more about Frameright at frameright.io. Being Berlin is brought to you by Bands and hosted by Mak Matan. To learn more, visit bandsberlin.com. Follow Being Berlin at instagram.com/beingberlinpod. Created and produced by Avisar Lev and Mak Matan. Music by Omri Abramov.
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1h 12min
December 19, 2022 Episode 9 - Relocating to Berlin Is a Bumpy Ride
Camille S. joins us in the studio for this week's episode of Being Berlin. Camille is a Parisian who found her way to Berlin in 2021 after a long process of ruminating on a move to the city, abandoning the idea, and then taking the plunge after all. In this episode, we discuss the trials and tribulations of immigrating and just how hard it can be to make friends in the city. Being Berlin is brought to you by Bands and hosted by Mak Matan. To learn more, visit bandsberlin.com. Follow Being Berlin at instagram.com/beingberlinpod. Created and produced by Avisar Lev and Mak Matan. Music by Omri Abramov.
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1h 13min
December 12, 2022 Episode 8 - Composing Music (and Peace in the Middle East)
Yuval Halpern joins us in the studio for this week's episode of Being Berlin. Yuval is a composer and musical director at the Neukölln Oper. He's also the co-founder of Sistanagila, an Israeli-Iranian band that uses the power of music to bring together its members and inspire the public. Yuval and I discuss his musical journey, his inspirations, and what composing is all about. You can find Yuval on Instagram at instagram.com/uvivalamusica. You can also find his band at instagram.com/sistanagila. Being Berlin is brought to you by Bands and hosted by Mak Matan. To learn more, visit bandsberlin.com. Follow Being Berlin at instagram.com/beingberlinpod. Created and produced by Avisar Lev and Mak Matan. Music by Omri Abramov.
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1h 18min
December 05, 2022 Episode 7 - Thor's Bear
On this week's episode of Being Berlin, we're joined by Tobbi Björnsson, an actor and singer who's called Berlin home for 20 years. We have a conversation about the life of a new parent, why travel feels so overrated, and what exactly is going on with the heating in Mak's mom's house, to name a few things. Being Berlin is brought to you by Bands and hosted by Mak Matan. To learn more, visit bandsberlin.com. Follow Being Berlin at instagram.com/beingberlinpod. Created and produced by Avisar Lev and Mak Matan. Music by Omri Abramov.
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1h 9min
November 28, 2022 Episode 6 - Creating Opportunity, Not Waiting for It
James Cook joins us in the studio for this week's episode of Being Berlin. Growing up in Luton, England, James felt the weight of being in the shadow of London and was eager to make his mark in music. He was a founding member of Nemo, a band that would go on to become a cult fave with far reaching influence. James shares his story with us and discusses how everything fell into place when he decided to be the master of his own destiny. You can find James at jamescookmusic.com and instagram.com/jamescook.music. Being Berlin is brought to you by Bands and hosted by Mak Matan. To learn more, visit bandsberlin.com. Follow Being Berlin at instagram.com/beingberlinpod. Created and produced by Avisar Lev and Mak Matan. Music by Omri Abramov.
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1h 15min
November 21, 2022 Episode 5 - The Photo Booths of Berlin
Asger Doenst, the co-founder of Photoautomat Berlin, joins us in the studio for a discussion about the origin story of Berlin's famous vintage photo booths. We also talk about the realities of dating in the digital age and the dreaded Berlin Winter. You can find Asger at instagram.com/asgerberlin. Being Berlin is brought to you by Bands and hosted by Mak Matan. To learn more, visit bandsberlin.com. Follow Being Berlin at instagram.com/beingberlinpod. Created and produced by Avisar Lev and Mak Matan. Music by Omri Abramov.
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1h 9min
November 14, 2022 Episode 4 - The Trouble with Tourism and Why People Don't Debate Anymore
This week's episode features Leen Ekman, an artist and former tour guide from the UK. Leen is a treasure trove of knowledge when it comes to Berlin and its history and art scene. She and I discuss so much in this episode, such as how to contribute to the city, the evolution of the city, and the fear of saying the wrong thing. Leen is also a tattoo artist and can be found at instagram.com/leenorama. Being Berlin is brought to you by Bands and hosted by Mak Matan. To learn more, visit bandsberlin.com. Follow Being Berlin at instagram.com/beingberlinpod. Created and produced by Avisar Lev and Mak Matan. Music by Omri Abramov.
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1h 14min
November 07, 2022 Episode 3 - Being a Black "Expat" in Berlin
Will McKinney-Raphelt sits down with us for this week's episode of Being Berlin. Will made the move to Berlin from New York City in 2020 and works as a senior product manager for Sony Music Entertainment. He's also Black, queer, and more than ready to talk about the rigidity of the German music scene when it comes to real representation. We also touch on the Black immigrant experience in Berlin and why "expat" is a complicated term. You can find Will at instagram.com/willmatictheone. Being Berlin is brought to you by Bands and hosted by Mak Matan. To learn more, visit bandsberlin.com. Follow Being Berlin at instagram.com/beingberlinpod. Created and produced by Avisar Lev and Mak Matan. Music by Omri Abramov.
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51min
October 31, 2022 Episode 2 - German TV and Eavesdropping on the U-Bahn
In this episode, we have a lovely conversation with John-H. Karsten, a TV writer and musician with a lot on his plate. We talk about the balancing act needed for his work and personal life, the changing landscape of German television, and what success means to him. You can find John at instagram.com/jonvanmono. Being Berlin is brought to you by Bands and hosted by Mak Matan. To learn more, visit bandsberlin.com. Follow Being Berlin at instagram.com/beingberlinpod. Created and produced by Avisar Lev and Mak Matan. Music by Omri Abramov.
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45min
October 24, 2022 Episode 1 - Moving to Berlin and Fighting for Freedom
Being Berlin's first guest is Luna Cavari, a jazz singer and activist from Iran. We discuss what it's like moving to Berlin and the struggles — and joys — such a huge life decision entails. We also talk about the current uprising and uncertainty in Iran sparked by the death of Mahsa Amini. You can find Luna at instagram.com/luna_cavari and Sistanagila at instagram.com/sistanagila. Being Berlin is brought to you by Bands and hosted by Mak Matan. To learn more, visit bandsberlin.com. Follow Being Berlin at instagram.com/beingberlinpod. Created and produced by Avisar Lev and Mak Matan. Music by Omri Abramov.
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58min

FAQs about Being Berlin:

How many episodes does Being Berlin have?

The podcast currently has 20 episodes available.