Being Berlin

Mak Matan

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

  1. Episode 21 - How to Create Better Politicians

    05/29/2023

    Episode 21 - How to Create Better Politicians

    Kim McArthur is a former lawyer who joins us in studio to talk about Apolitical Foundation, the fascinating organization she works for. Apolitical Foundation takes the unique approach of investing in training for politicians with the desire to make them better leaders and representatives for their constituents.

    1h 18m
  2. Episode 20 - Berlin Is a City of Exiles

    05/15/2023

    Episode 20 - Berlin Is a City of Exiles

    Stuart Braun is a writer and Berlin resident who released his book, City of Exiles, in 2015. It's now been re-released and he joins us in the studio to talk about the inspiration for the book and why he believes Berlin is always a city in flux. You can find Stuart online at instagram.com/cityofexiles. 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.

    1h 8m
  3. Episode 19 - The Poets of the Secret Police

    05/01/2023

    Episode 19 - The Poets of the Secret Police

    As the Berlin bureau chief for The Guardian newspaper and an accomplished author and journalist, Philip Oltermann is no stranger to the city's complex and multifaceted history. In his latest book, The Stasi Poetry Circle, Philip dives deep into one particularly fascinating aspect of the city's past - a creative writing group that was made up of soldiers and members of the secret police during the Cold War. 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.

    1h 12m
  4. Episode 18 - Women of Colour Reclaiming the Wellness Space. Unapologetically.

    04/17/2023

    Episode 18 - Women of Colour Reclaiming the Wellness Space. Unapologetically.

    We chatted with Australian born expat Chelsea about her experience navigating corporate life, and impact entrepreneurship as a woman of colour her in Berlin. Chelsea, the founder of SEED SPACE — a wellness community empowering inclusive healing practices for black, indigenous and women of colour — shares with us her observations on cultural appropriation and the cooption of ancient wellness practices in predominantly white spaces like Germany. Her work with SEED SPACE aims to cultivate more inclusive environments for ancestral healing, and supports women to disrupt and heal intergenerational cycles. You can find more on Instagram at ⁠instagram.com/SEED___SPACE. 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.

    1h 9m
  5. Episode 15 - Black Future Month

    02/27/2023

    Episode 15 - Black Future Month

    As Black History Month draws to a close, we're happy to have Anthony Baggette join us for a discussion about the Black experience in Berlin. Anthony is a jazz poet and basketball coach who's lived in Berlin for over four decades. He's a wealth of knowledge when it comes to Black life in Germany and Europe, and he's fully committed to living unapologetically Black. In this conversation, we talk about his fight for Black liberation and his adventures (and misadventures) in the city. The discussion was long and educational, and sadly had to be shortened. 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.

    1h 31m
  6. Episode 14 - A New Yorker in Berlin

    02/13/2023

    Episode 14 - A New Yorker in Berlin

    Anne Chang didn't have to move to Berlin to become a DJ. She was already a successful one who booked regular gigs in New York City and beyond. What started out as a fun Berlin getaway unexpectedly turned into love  — both for the city and for her soon-to-be German partner. The new relationship meant frequent trips across the Atlantic and the decision to settle in Berlin at some point in the near future. Anne joined us in the studio to talk about living between two cities, the U.S. vs Europe, and our culture’s tragic (and never ending) quest to become hotter and richer. You can find Anne at instagram.com/chopstixmami. 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.

    1h 14m
  7. Episode 13 - Celebrating Being in the Top 50% of Podcasts

    02/06/2023

    Episode 13 - Celebrating Being in the Top 50% of Podcasts

    Avisar Lev, the co-creator of Being Berlin, is this week's guest. Avisar is a human rights lawyer turned entrepreneur who founded Bands, a rock band program that brings hobbyist musicians together. Avisar has lived in Berlin for over a decade and this wide ranging conversation was a true delight for us. This is the chance for you to get to know the other half of Being Berlin. We talk about our ambivalence toward political street art, a new podcast milestone, and Avisar's journey to becoming a German citizen. 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.

    1h 33m
  8. Episode 12 - All About the Berlinale

    01/30/2023

    Episode 12 - All About the Berlinale

    Mariëtte Rissenbeek is a Dutch film producer and longtime resident (and lover) of Berlin. She's also the Executive Director of the Berlin International Film Festival, which is more commonly known as the Berlinale. Mariëtte is the first woman to ever hold the position and was appointed to it in 2019. The Covid-19 pandemic was a heavy cloud over the last two festivals and this year will hopefully usher in a return to "normalcy". Mariëtte speaks to us about her career, the world of German cinema, and the magic of running one of the world's most important film events. 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.

    1h 23m
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About

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

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  • Creator
    Mak Matan
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2023
  • Episodes
    18
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Mak Matan
  • Show Website
    Being Berlin