Berlin & Elsewhere

Why do we use the term Expat instead of migrant?

How can you be politically active without being able to vote?

This is a conversation with Matt Brooks, an American living in Berlin who speaks about his experiences living in Berlin. He emphasizes the importance of community and cultural connections he has found in the capital of Germany. Matt criticizes the American work culture and is drawn to the diversity, music scene, and green spaces in Berlin. He reflects on changes in Germany, the importance of learning the German language, and participating in political activism.

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Matt also discusses the role of government tolerance toward resistance and his personal development as an "aspiring leftist" in Berlin. In a casual conversation segment, we shared our favorite German dish and our most memorable nightlife experience in Berlin.

Matt and his conversation partner also share memories of special nights in Berlin that have shaped them, as well as things they miss from the USA, like certain foods and sports events. Matt also talks about his involvement in the Berlin creative scene, particularly through a book project and the promotion of writers with migration backgrounds.

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Are men in Berlin themselves red flags? Is there just too many hot single people living in Berlin?

Are men unwilling to commit in a city where hooking up seems so easy?

In this episode we talked with Lulu Johnson, author of the book "Dating in Berlin." She hosts a podcast where she discusses relationships: Dating, Laughter & Disasters.

She originally comes from Ireland and has been living in Berlin since ten years ago, and after experiencing numerous failed dates and enduring a toxic relationship decided to write a book with her experience on finding the right partner.

We talked about the dating scene in Berlin, the red flags to be aware of when meeting someone new, as well as exploring the overarching question: WHY IS IT SO HARD TO FIND A STABLE PARTNER?

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Coco, a Kitkat and Berliner club culture expert and event organizer from Berlin, as she takes us on a deep dive into the electrifying scene of kinky parties. Uncover the pivotal importance of consent and safety that forms the backbone of club culture.

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Daniel Stern, Comedian, writer and actor living in Berlin. Not the guy from Home Alone. From the United States, now based in Berlin; Daniel Stern is a former talk show host, a retired competitive eater, a screenwriter, actor and stand up comedian. Daniel podcasts with Berlin news show Radio Spätkauf.

Drew Portnoy, an American writer and comedian who lives in Berlin, shares his journey moving to berlin over two decades in Berlin. From his initial culture shocks and learning German to raising bilingual children and navigating cultural differences, Drew discusses the city's evolution and his transition from a corporate job to comedy and journalism. He reflects on the challenges of parenting, the comedy scene's growth, and his newsletter "20% Berlin," offering insights into Berlin's unique character and his experiences as an expatriate. The conversation is filled with humor, personal anecdotes, and observations on Berlin's changing landscape.

In this first episode we talk with Lucas Febraro, Director of Comunication at  @DiEM25official  political movement founded by Yanis Varoufakis.

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There’s the version of Germany you see in the headlines.
And then there’s the version you live — quietly, awkwardly, in between.

Guten Tag Podcast is a space for the stories we don’t usually tell:
About migration, identity, power, and the contradictions of belonging.

Hosted by Luardo, each episode features unfiltered conversations with migrants, locals, thinkers, and outsiders navigating modern Germany — emotionally and politically.

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