This e pisode gives insights into the inspiring work of The Longrun, an NGO founded by Paul Huf, who has spent the last 16 years working closely with refugees. Through a unique blend of arts and sports, The Longrun creates opportunities for individuals with and without refugee backgrounds to come together, learn, and grow. Paul shares powerful stories of personal transformation, mutual support, and the incredible bonds that form when people from different worlds unite through creative expression and physical activity.

In this Episode, Benedikt introduces the Munich film festival "KINOASYL". The unique film festival showcases films from refugees and migrants. The festival, whose name combines the German words for "cinema" (Kino) and "asylum" (Asyl), aims to provide a platform for people who have sought asylum in Germany to share their stories, cultures, and perspectives through film. Curators not only decide on a movie but also stand on stage and answer questions for the audience. Benedikt is engagend in the project for seven years. In the epsiode he shares inspirational encounters happening through the power of storytelling.

In this episode, we delve into the compelling journey of Black activist Hamado Dipama living in Munich. It is a special edition because Sam interviews the politician in German. Hamado Dipama shares his experiences of activist work, his efforts in consulting and advocating for equality, and his relentless battle against discrimination. We explore his numerous legal struggles against racial profiling at club entrances. This episode sheds light on the challenges within the German nightlife scene and the inspiration which arises out of reletless people showing resistance.

In this Episode, Amina reflects on her childhood as the only black child born and raised in Penzberg, Germany. She was discriminated against at school by her teacher and treated differently compared to her other classmates. Still, she found ways to empower herself and to reflect on her experiences. Find out how she made her way out of this small town to Munich.

In this episode Ebenezer tells the second part of his Odyssey. After countless attempts to receive a stable residency as a registered refugee he decides to take the path of education in order to finally settle in Germany and start a new life. Find out how also this journey is paved with obstacles for the young talented men.

In this episode Ebenezer tells his journey about escaping Ukraine with his fiancée after the war and being discriminated against by a police on his way to Berlin for not having an ukrainian passport. You will learn more about Ebenezer's story in the next episode!

In this episode Bolaji called "BJ" tells his story about an racist and violent attack he suffered leaving the train station of Markt Schwaben - a suburb of Munich. The perpetrators were no strangers, they had been lurking around Bj for the past two years, insulting and provoking him. This time it escalated and the incident is under police investigation. Join Sam and Bolaji as they talk about structural racism in Munich and Germany and see what lessons they learn from their experiences.

In this episode Svitlana reflects on her arrival process in Munich. From going trough a hard time while her home country is invaded and close people are directly confronted by war, she developed into a person that jumps into every opportunity to meet interesting people and make new experiences. Follow Svitlana's journey and enjoy Sam's quick-witted anecdotes.

In this episode Sam interviews Sabrina. Sabrina lives in Munich and is supporting Migration macht Gesellschaft on a voluntary base. She gives insights into being otherized and confronted with stereotypes when being abroad. Additionally, Sam and Sabrina talk about the German school system and how she perceives the friends paradigm in German society.

In this episode, Sam and Vivi talk about mental difficulties that so many people face when they emigrate to another country. Special situations like Covid19 pandemic or Christmas are tough tests. Sam and Vivi share strategies on how to overcome these challenges. Lastly, the episode is about friendship. Do friendship concepts vary in Nigeria, Greece and Germany? Why do so many newcomers find it hard to make German friends?