Podcasts around the world

Rock, pop, hip-hop, electro: Every month begins with a foray across Germany's studios and clubs. Together with Zündfunk, the scene magazine of Bayerischer Rundfunk, the Goethe-Institut presents what's new off the charts.

Language: German

Soundspuren highlights everyday life, culture, and music from regions where international cultural centers, such as the Goethe-Institut, had to close due to precarious security situations or censorship. Cultural practitioners from countries like Sudan, Afghanistan, Iran, Syria, or Belarus share stories about their homeland and their new lives in Germany. Hosted by DJ and curator Taīz Nawab.

Language: German

"Timezones" explores the multiple realities of artists and their practices around the world and questions what it means to live and work in the cultural and arts sector in different countries, cities, and contexts today.

Language: English

"Industry insights" is all about the entertainment industry. It is about current challenges and strategies of the film industry, such as the digitalization of business, diversity and inclusion as well as social, environmental and economic sustainability and the power of community building.

Language: English

"Berlinale's House of Talents" immerses you in the world of the Berlinale. Learn more about the making of the magic we call cinema in inspiring conversations with internationally acclaimed filmmakers and artists from the Berlinale Talents archive.

Language English

The authors tell stories of multilingualism, diversity and identity and place languages such as Farsi or Arabic on an equal footing with German. A different way of listening, full of new nuances and perspectives.

Language: German, Farsi, Arabic, Vietnamese etc..

ZEITGEISTER ON AIR is a cultural podcast by the Goethe-Institut that accompanies the quarterly themes of ZEITGEISTER, its cultural magazine. It is aimed at people with an interest art, international perspectives, original topics, zines, and Germany, featuring discussions with international artists and authors about their work and experiences.

Language: English

This podcast focuses on topics from politics, business and society in Germany and around the world. For example, how European is Germany? What is the the state of trading relations with China? The listening texts are in German and suitable for levels B2/C1.

Language: German

“Ankommen in der Berufswelt" provides information about starting a career in Germany. Mehmet, Mariia, Tristan, Yichun and Nhung provide insights into their experiences.

Language: German

A podcast to enhance continuing education skills. Each episode focuses on an action or explanatory model that provides background information for trainers when planning, implementing or evaluating training.

Language: German

A journey through six German cities, visiting exciting places and great projects. In 18 episodes, host Dana Newman explores typical city features in conversations with local reporters.

Language: German, English

German and international scholars, authors, activists, DJs and artists from 14 countries will talk about the legacy of Joseph Beuys and what it means for their work.

Language: German, English

Goethe-Institut Bonn and renk. Magazin have migrant views on diversity, anti-racism, art and culture discussed in the fifth season of the Kahvehane Podcast.

Language: German

"Hiberno Goethe" dives into the many facets of art, language and life between Ireland and Germany. What do musicians, dancers, artists and writers from both cultures take away from this intercutural exchange? For all listeners who like to cross borders.

Language: English

Poetry readings, humour coaching, sustainability, and interactive audio plays - Rumbie's guests invite you into their worlds. In less than ten minutes, you'll hear their views about Germany and the German language.

Language: German

"Talking Culture" is a platform for thought-provoking discussions about the future of Europe, the UK and the world. Through fascinating interviews with thinkers from the arts and culture sector, this program explores how creative areas will change in the future.

Language: English

"Tysklandspodden" is Swedish for "the Germany podcast". It features writers, politicians, film directors and musicians who are in one way or another connected to Germany.

Language: Schwedish, German

What's happening in the neighboring country? In "Nachbar" journalist and Germany expert Tom Kampman provides insights into German culture and society - from a Danish perspective and in Danish.

Language: Danish

"Sag's mir" accompanies teens on a virtual internship week as they develop their professional skills, meet enthusiastic Germanists, and make friendships and professional connections.

Language: German

In "A Good European," eight European authors explore the question of what freedom means in today's Europe.

Language: German, English

Dive into engaging discussions with host Dr. Christos Hadjioannou and international experts as they explore Kant’s ideas on understanding, ethics, reality, freedom, and aesthetics. Each episode brings his theories to life, connecting them to today’s topics like AI, animal rights, the metaverse, and social media. Tune in and discover why Kant’s insights still matter today!

Sprache: English

The presenters Daniel Nenchev, Alexander Vladimirov, Ana Blagova and Ivan Dimitrov are on the lookout for current and important topics in their field and meet with artists, musicians, writers, translators and educators from Bulgaria and Germany.

Sprache: Bulgarian

portrays dance and theater companies operating outside the mainstream. Artists and MOBILE project members share insights into everyday life where people with and without disabilities collaborate professionally, highlighting the opportunities of embracing diverse bodies and forms of expression on stage.

Language: French, German

The literature podcast of the Goethe-Institut in Spain. The authors Silvia Herreros and Silvia Nanclares take us on unknown paths and through resistant landscapes to the Frankfurt Book Fair 2022, to which Spain is invited as guest of honor.

Language: Spanish      
 

Übersetzter Text Zielsprache auswählen Englisch (US) For our cultural reports from various German cities, we explore their most representative places and meet insiders who introduce us to local life. All trips start at Berlin Central Station.

Language: Italian

Under the banner of "Young People on the Wave of Literature", in this podcast series students of Italian high schools surf between timeless classics and the latest novelties of German literature. Unconventional, young, exciting, attractive!

Language: Italian
 

The podcast series is part of the Transcultural Attentiveness project and aims to contribute to an intergenerational educational community on colonial heritage. The Italian title plays on the idea of appreciating and caring for words, but also points to the need to revisit words and give them a look.

Language: Italian, English

Wednesdays at Goethe takes a look at Germany's art and culture. Historical events are highlighted; classical literature and its significance for the present are discussed, films are reviewed and art historical epochs are talked about.

Language: German

Literature for the ears - to listen to and be inspired: The Goethe-Institut Estonia presents reading series on German-language literature - novels, short stories, essays or even non-fiction

Language: Estonian

Scholar Dr. Edit Morvai talks in "Kaleidoskop" to educators and experts about digital education and how it can shape the school of the future.

Language: Hungarian

The podcast project for future journalists and young people from Romania and Germany gathers episodes that were created in cooperation between Romania and Germany on the topics of future, environment, society and change.

Sprache: German

Learn more about words that cross borders and can change their meaning. With "Wanderwörter" you can learn German and experience intercultural surprises.

Language: German

"Deutsch Hoch Vier" disucsses new literary translations and German classics in Polish translation and discovers the hidden gems of the literary world.

Language: Polish

With the "Deutsch Baukasten" you can learn German on the go in an entertaining way. It provides a package of learning materials. From A to Z each letter of the German alphabet is considered.

Language: German

In "Übermorgen – Ökologie und Kultur" presenter and environmental journalist Angelina Davydova addresses ecological issues at the heart of upcoming changes.

Language: Russian

"Voices of Europe - Stimmen Europas" offers insights into debates on various aspects of the European Union, its policies in Europe and beyond, and EU-Israel relations in a changing global world.

Language: English, Hebrew

"Goethe MakerCast" and host Omar Elsafty invite you on a journey into the maker and startup world of Egypt. Get to know important and interesting players in the scene, learn more about current developments and opportunities in the region and be inspired to become active as a maker yourself.

Language: Arabic, English

In "Goethe Dialogues," we talk to personalities from public life who have exciting stories to tell. Be it from the field of education, the culture industry, politics or the media.

Language: English

Learning German with small but nice stories. That is the mission of our podcast for all German learners. No matter if young or old.

Language: German

"Superfrauen" tells stories from the lives of inspiring women. Their paths through the world are exciting, athletic, clever or courageous - despite all their diversity, the women portrayed have one thing in common: they are role models.

Language: German

How can you develop an interesting game? How do you become a game developer and what steps do you need to have in mind to market a game? "Press Start" looks over the shoulders of various players in the games industry. 

Language: Indonesian

Celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Goethe-Institut Taipei! Dive into our engaging podcast series, where Bianca from Deutsch Pipapo and teachers from the Goethe-Institut Taipei feature a book from the library / Goethe-Onleihe in each episode!  

Language: Chinese

"Teehaus 798" is a multilingual podcast about China, Germany, culture and current affairs. The presenters drink tea while chatting with their guests.

Language: English

House of African Feminisms explores feminist practices and knowledge that have led to changes in African societies. What were/are the tools and mechanisms used? What informs those practices? What knowledge and changes the practices bring about?


Language: English, French, Portuguese, Amharic

The Cinidb podcast series is hosted by 3 experts in the field of African cinemas, features directors, producers, curators, critics and scholars from across the African continent and the diaspora. It is brought to you in 3 languages: English, French and Portuguese.

Language: English, French, Portuguese

In this podcast, you will dive deep into the history of Senegal and get to know the protagonists of the past.

Language: French, Wolof

"Frauen and STEM" provides female students and young women with orientation opportunities in the world of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). In six episodes, and tech-savvy women share personal impressions of their working lives.

Language: French

Inspiring Open celebrates successful women who are redefining Africa and whose work and personal approach intersect with the Open movement. Inspiring Open amplifies their voices, revealing their personal journey through conversation with host, Betty Kankam-Boadu.

Language: English

"Artificial Intelligence in Africa" explores how AI and algorithms have changed the way people live, work and interact in Africa, what contribution they can make in the future, and how Africa can better take advantage of global technology developments.

Language: French

17 goals that change the world: This is the subject of our podcast on sustainability, hosted by the author Edwige Dro and in exchange with Ivorian civil society actors.

Language: French

The "Art and Tech" podcast explores how the interplay of art and technology is shaping Nigeria's creative landscape. New inventions, such as the spray can or the synthesizer, provide the raw material for new forms of art.

Language: English

"Goethe Stories" presents the work of the Goethe-Institut South Africa in interviews, music and columns. Each episode takes up a topic from the cultural work of the Institute.

Language: English

"Sous le Baobab'' is an intellectual, literary and artistic podcast born from a lack of opportunities for exchange of ideas and critical discussion in Ouagadougou.

Language: French

The transatlantic podcast "The Big Ponder" focuses on cultural history and politics in the United States and Germany. Each week a topic from a German-American perspective is transformed into a compelling radio essay.

Language: English

This podcast series highlights the life and work of Hannah Arendt. In eight episodes Thinking is Dangerous, hosted by Arendt biographer Samantha Rose Hill, brings the famous German philosopher out of the academy and into the everyday world. Why is her thinking important and why now?

Language: English

From energy consultant to environmentalist: For "Let's Talks Sustainability," the Goethe-Institut Washington spoke with young people from around Germany about their fight for a better and more sustainable planet. 

Language: English, German

How can we innovate and make progress? Our answer is: often through mistakes. This podcast is about the innovative power of the best misconceptions and failures.

Language: English

How can democracy be renewed and defended today? How do states respond to new challenges such as the COVID-19 pandemic or rising right-wing populism? "55 Voices of Democracy" searches for answers.

Language: English

Risca Faca (“Scratch a knife) – Contemporary art from the perspective of the artists: The Goethe-Institut São Paulo has created a narrative podcast that seeks to tread new paths of sound experience to exchange and reflect on contemporary art from an anticolonial perspective.

Language: Portuguese

Almost 5 million Venezuelans have left their homeland due to the economic, political and humanitarian situation. What does migration mean to them? How does the transmission of knowledge take place and what are role models of the young generation? "Generaciones" brings representatives of those who have left into dialogue with those who have stayed.

Language: Spanish

"Minuto Poesia" is a poetry reading podcast. In each episode a guest from the world of culture reads a poem of choice, in translation and sometimes in original German.

Language: Portugese, German