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05/12/2023

Issue 24 of URSA is ready and waiting for you in your podcatcher ✨
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🗞️News about Dutch Donald Trump and the public outcry against domestic violence in Italy.

🌿Climate updates on Europe’s right to repair, the realities of Black Friday waste and toxic eggs in Paris.

💫Two feature pieces, one from the I Didn't See It podcast discussing the Hijab ban in French Football and the inequality around secularism and another from And All That Jazz with Kaodi Alum and Refuge Worldwide diving into the history of Jazz in Berlin.

🎄We’re keeping it festive with food as Jill, Will and Julia explore Berlin’s Christmas Markets and get into the history of Stollen.

🔦The Culture Section takes us underground with Berliner Unterwelten EV plus an events calendar curtesy of Alice O'Brien and LOLA

🎭And we wrap with a spotlight on Berlin based artist and master of facial adornments Anastasia Pilepchuk.

A whole audio magazine, just for you!

Take a listen and let us know what you think. Please consider rating our show when you have the chance ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Listen via the or wherever you get your podcasts.

20/11/2023

We have compiled a growing list of resources for anyone in our community looking for education, support or guidance about the war in Gaza. This resource list includes predominantly Berlin-based actions and networks of support for Palestinian, Jewish,
Muslim, Arab and ally communities.

Please share with your networks and PM us with any suggested resources.

- Jill & Julia

12/10/2023

Your favourite improv comedy podcast is back at with a live taping ft. AWARD WINNING special guests ✂️

You don’t want to miss this!

When: Sat, October 14th @ 2pm
Where: Noisy Rooms @ House of Music
Tickets: You’ll find your ticket to the show including a FREE half-day pass to the festival at the LINK IN BIO

Grab a 23% discount by using the Bear Radio code: Bear23 at checkout!

See you there!

12/10/2023

We’re excited to bring you this 2-part workshop series on Field Recording this Saturday at ! We’ll teach you how to build soundscapes, conduct interviews in the field, embrace silence 🤫 and more.

Saturday 14 October:

10:45 Fundamentals of Field Recording - Part 1 of 2
12:00 Fundamentals of Field Recording - Part 2 of 2

Location: Noisy Rooms @ House of Music
Tickets: You’ll find your ticket to the workshops including a FREE half-day/full-day pass to the festival at the LINK IN BIO

Grab a 23% discount by using the Bear Radio code: Bear23 at checkout!

See you there!

12/10/2023

Join us at this Saturday for a thought-provoking panel discussion delving into the intricate world of branded podcasts!

We’ll explore effective strategies for identifying and engaging target audiences, and uncover the power of audio in strengthening any company’s content strategy.

Our panelists, seasoned producers of branded podcasts, will share their valuable insights on crafting impactful audio content.

💬 Caitlin Schiller, Principal Brand Strategist at , and Co-Creator of their podcast, Simplify.

💬 Aditi Gupte, the Employer Branding Team Lead at , and the Producer of their podcast, Pieces of Me.

💬 Sen Zhan, an Audio Producer and Voiceover Artist working with companies like Babbel and Nilo.Health on their branded content.

Grab your ticket at the and we’ll see you there!

05/10/2023

We’re back at PodFest Berlin baby!

14 OCT is a day of Bear Radio podcasting including a panel discussion on Building a Successful Branded Podcast moderated by us. Guests from the ‘Client Side’ of branded podcasts will discuss their experiences creating audio content for marketing purposes and guide you in building the branded podcast of your dreams!

⏰Time: 3:45pm
📌Location: noisy Rooms @ House of Music

🎟️Tickets: You’ll find your ticket to the panel including a FREE half-day/full-day pass to the festival at the LINK IN BIO

Grab a 23% discount by using the Bear Radio code: Bear23 at checkout!

Earlybird sales close on Friday 7 Oct.

05/10/2023

We’re back at PodFest Berlin baby!

14 OCT is a day of Bear Radio podcasting including a recording of your favourite improv comedy podcast What's The Mate? with special guests ✂️

⏰Time: 2pm
📌Location: noisy Rooms @ House of Music

🎟️Tickets: You’ll find your ticket to the show including a FREE half-day pass to the festival at the LINK IN BIO

Grab a 23% discount by using the Bear Radio code: Bear23 at checkout!

Earlybird sales close on Friday 7 Oct.

05/10/2023

We’re back at PodFest Berlin baby!

14 OCT is a day of Bear Radio podcasting including a 2-part workshop series on Field Recording!

If you’re keen to up your man-on-the-street skills, learn how to get the best out of your ambient audio, and use it to ELEVATE your show - then don’t miss out! It’s up to you how many sessions you join us for, but we’d highly recommend setting aside the morning for Part 1 AND 2.

⏰Time:
10:45 Fundamentals of Field Recording - Part 1 of 2
12:00 Fundamentals of Field Recording - Part 2 of 2

📌Location: noisy Rooms @ House of Music

🎟️Tickets: You’ll find your ticket to the workshops including a FREE half-day/full-day pass to the festival at the LINK IN BIO

Grab a 23% discount by using the Bear Radio code: Bear23 at checkout!

Earlybird sales close on Friday 7 Oct.

03/10/2023

Issue 22 of URSA is ready and waiting for you in your podcatcher ✨

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📰 News on the threat of Fentanyl to Europe, far-right extremism in Germany and misuse of AI in Spain.

🌿Climate updates including the banning of pesticides, solar panels in the North Pole and Portuguese youth taking the EU to court.

💫 Feature pieces from Quid Pro Euro () and

🥟Food includes a visit to Wok Show and a dive into the infinite world of Dumplings.

🎭 Arts and Culture sees a visit to The Pergamon Museum plus an events calendar curtesy of and

🖤And we wrap with a spotlight on Lisa Bender aka and her work as a tattoo artist.

Look at that! A whole audio magazine, just for you!

Take a listen and let us know what you think. Maybe even give us a little star rating when you have the chance ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Listen via the or wherever you get your podcasts.

05/09/2023

Issue 21 of URSA is ready and waiting for you in your podcatcher ✨

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📰 News on the Abaya ban in French schools, citizenship reform in Germany and Norway’s lobster industry.

🌿Climate news including Poland's pushback against climate policies, repurposing oyster waste in France and inky public transport marketing in Austria.

💫 Feature pieces from Shedunnit Show and

🥪 Food includes a visit to Mogg and a taste of the Jewish Deli staple: The Reuben.

🎭 Arts and Culture sees a visit to PankeParcours festival plus an events calendar courtesy of Alice O'Brien and LOLA

🌍 And we wrap with a spotlight on Ben Knight and his documentary, We're All Going to Die - A Film by Ben Knight

Look at that! A whole audio magazine, just for you!

Take a listen and let us know what you think. Maybe even give us a little star rating when you have the chance ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Listen via the link in the comments or wherever you get your podcasts.

04/09/2023

The 21st Issue of lands tomorrow! Mark your calendars for Europe’s favourite audio magazine, packed with news and climate updates, food with Will Maidment, arts and culture out of Berlin ft. PankeParcours and more, plus original pieces from Shedunnit Show & Podcast ✨ Listen via the link in the comments or wherever you get your podcasts.

28/08/2023

🚨It goes all the way to the top!!!🚨

In the August issue of , Emidio of Forever Thirsty told us all about the insidious Big Yeast© conspiracy(!!), as well as how to properly taste natural wine, what actually IS natural wine, and how to buy natural wine like an expert.

�Listen to the Food Section of August’s URSA at the link in the comments!✨

25/08/2023

In the August issue of , we had the pleasure of speaking with Eric Owusu and Yannick Nolting, the frontmen of Jembaa Groove, a Berlin-based Afro-Soul collective.

Check out the full interview at the link in the comments! ✨

23/08/2023

Have you said hi to Ernst Lubitsch in Row 3 at
BABYLON? Hear all about the famous director and the Babylon Berlin Cinema in the August issue of URSA! And be sure to catch the upcoming issue on Sept 5th. Available via bearradio.org or wherever you get your podcasts.

18/08/2023

In next month’s issue of URSA you’ll hear from journalist (and now filmmaker) Ben Knight, about his documentary We're All Going to Die - A Film by Ben Knight, a mostly funny film that introduces you to the people and communities preparing for ecological collapse, others who consider the idea of an apocalypse a pretty familiar one, and Ben's own journey through climate anxiety and his preparation for "the end."

Make sure to catch the final summer screening of We're All Going To Die on August 30th at Disruption Network Lab or at PodFest Berlin on Sunday, October 15!

And if you don’t manage to nab tickets, not to worry, there’s a whole interview coming your way on September 5th in Issue 21 of URSA ✨

01/08/2023

Issue 20 of URSA is ready and waiting for you in your podcatcher ✨

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📰 News on the ‘ ’ trend from Italy, updates on the Quran burnings in Sweden, and neighbourly news from Paris.

🔥 Climate updates including the wildfires in southern Europe, Greta Thunberg being fined and some macabre but positive news in the realm of death.

🍴Feature pieces from and a surprise Serbian cook-up and ’s Sticking Point series on Germany’s climate movement.

🍷Food is all about Natural wine as we are joined by .shop for a splendid wine tasting and QnA with

🎭 Arts and Culture brings a visit to the historic Kino in Mitte and a silent movie screening, plus an events calendar curtesy of and

🎶 And we wrap with a spotlight on the jazz and afro-soul group getting Berlin, and the world, on their feet!

Look at that! A whole audio magazine, just for you!

Take a listen and let us know what you think. Maybe even give us a little star rating when you have the chance ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Listen via the or wherever you get your podcasts.

04/07/2023

Issue 19 of URSA is ready and waiting for you in your podcatcher ✨

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📰 News on Italy’s ban on legal surrogacy performed in other countries and the ongoing protests in France.

🌿Climate updates including news of activist collective .de.la.terre and textile recycling programs in Finland.

☀️ Feature pieces from on Kitchens and from on treasured summer memories.

🍗 Food is all about BBQ baby as we host our own and visit the bbq maestro for some tips.

🎭 Arts and Culture brings a check in with Ash and Amaan of a creative community event space in Neukölln and an events calendar curtesy of and

🍆 And we wrap with a spotlight on an Ecuadorian artist who is flipping the script on gender norms in art with her own work as well as her now widely known Dick Sculpting Workshops.

Look at that! A whole audio magazine, just for you!

Take a listen and let us know what you think. Maybe even give us a little star rating when you have the chance ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Listen via the or wherever you get your podcasts.

30/06/2023

Issue 19 of URSA drops on July 4th!

Listen out for news headlines including Italy’s ban on surrogacy, climate updates from around Europe, two original pieces, including a segment from the Lecker podcast on the evolution of the home kitchen, and a montage of summer memories.

PLUS

The food section, all about BBQ, the arts and culture section ft. Ash and Amaan of Backhaus Projects, a Berlin event calendar, and an interview with a photographer, and sculptor, Daniela Torres.

Available via bearradio.org or wherever you get your podcasts ✨

09/06/2023

Talia Augustidis is a uniquely talented audio producer, community organizer and all-around audiophile currently working as a Producer at Broccoli Content in London. Beyond her professional audio work, Talia is an advocate for audio storytelling and collaboration, running listening events with In The Dark Radio and producing the excellent audio newsletter, All Hear for Transom.org 🎙️

Check out our interview with Talia on the Bear Radio blog at the link in our bio.

07/06/2023

Join What's The Mate? for a LIVE podcast recording as part of the PodFest Berlin x Selina series this Saturday. ft. storytelling and improv comedy from Julia Joubert and her four incredibly talented guests.

When: 10/06 @ 3 - 5pm
💸 Entrance is free but donations encouraged
Reserve your spot via the link in the comments!

06/06/2023

URSA “Issue 18: Enzymatic Recycling and Weaponized Tears” is ready and waiting for you 🙌

This month brings you updates from Serbia and their weapons ban, the case of Leftist Lina E, Italy’s WWII reparations, and more. Climate news explores the newly discovered plastic-eating microorganisms in the Alps, the revenge of White Gladis the Orca, and news from the raids of the Letzte Generation climate activists.

Our feature pieces this month include an episode on the French Camargue from Rewilding Europe Podcast and James Shooter. Then, we share clips from the debut episode of Rhymes with Schmaren by Jarral Boyd as she joins Tan Brown in conversation around white women having Black children, white beauty standards, code-switching, and the weaponization of white women's tears.

Your food section is a summery adventure to Thai Park with Will Maidment, filled with glazed pork, sweet coffee and the best mangoes the city has to offer.

Arts and Culture invites you to a behind-the-scenes look at the Karneval Der Kulturen, we catch up with Alice O'Brien of LOLA about all the epic events taking place this month, and we have a sit down with CROW BABY to chat about their new project, the goal of “pure fun” and their single Robot Gunshot.

It’s all there and waiting for you, so go listen! You’ll find Issue 18 of URSA wherever you get your podcasts or via the link below!

05/06/2023

Issue 18 of URSA, your favourite audio magazine, lands in your podcatcher first thing tomorrow!

Listen wherever you get your podcasts or via the link in the comments 🫶

23/05/2023

We got to sit down with CROW BABY ahead of the June Issue of URSA to chat about the inception of their gorgeous new baby, the freedom and inspiration that *play* has brought to both members and what to expect from Crow Baby in the coming months 💫

Keep an ear out for our full interview landing on June 6th and go stream their debut single, ‘Robot Gunshot’, on all streaming platforms. There’s an incredible music video by Julia Mary Grey to match, so go check that out too! (You'll find it in the comments section of this post 😘)

15/05/2023

Meet the brilliant team behind Elixir of the Gods, a show that follows three Agave spirit enthusiasts into the fascinating world of Agave spirits. Julia Joubert spoke with Cate, Diego and Albert about the inception of their show, taking Elixir of the Gods on the road, meeting with the people and families behind the spirits, producing a bilingual podcast, their favourite local spot (Palabra Bar, Berlin, of course!) and much more.

Read (and hear) more via the link in the comments.

Pictured here are two-thirds of ; Cate Czerwinski and Diego Garibay Petersen in Jalisco, Mexico.

11/05/2023

This month we met up with Podcaster and communications expert, Sou-Yen Kim, to chat about her show Schöneberger*innen, how her Kiez has changed since she moved there in 1999, her passion for her community, and the importance of fostering and nurturing diversity.

Read (and hear) the full interview via the link in the comments!

Interview by: Denisa Harbuz for Bear Radio

02/05/2023

URSA “Issue 17: Hyperconnectivity and The Despotic Character of Men” is waiting for you 🙌

This month brings you updates from Ukraine including the missing Ukrainian children, the shedding of the Russian language, and how the war could actually be aiding LGBTQ Rights in the country. Climate updates cover the new energy policies being brought forward in Germany, strikes in France, as well as good news from the streets of London.

Our feature pieces this month include a segment from the fictional podcast, Disconnected in 2050, from the team at Europod, about Ezra, a woman who lives in the Metaverse. Then, we revisit the dance floor and explore the global techno touchstones that is Berghain.

Your food section is a gloriously odd adventure from Cat to Dog cafe with Will Maidment. Will and Julia visit two spots across Berlin and live to tell the tail…ehem…tale.

Arts and Culture invites you into the world of Schlager Music and then we introduce you to the Berlin New Stand Up Award 2023 Winner, Theo Mason Wood to chat about his adventures in stand-up comedy.

It’s all there and waiting for you, so go listen! You’ll find Issue 17 of URSA at the link in the comments or wherever you get your podcasts!

06/04/2023

Your April edition of the Bear Radio Newsletter drops TODAY at 17:00 CET. Are you subscribed??🎙

We chatted to Stephanie Kuo, the Director of Training with PRX about their work helping podcasters, broadcasters and journalists create impactful audio stories, how to find the right audience for their projects, and how she chooses to lead with humility and empathy.

We also share a conversation with Rhea Schmid, the co-creator of DreamLab, a German NDR fiction podcast, to learn about her process of creative writing, her inspiration for the series, and how her own visceral dreaming influences the work.

PLUS your much anticipated podcast recommendations, the Bear Radio book club, an events calendar, news from our Spring Workshop Series and much more!

Subscribe at the link in the comments 👇

05/04/2023

Our brilliant students have been hard at work this past month, conducting interviews, furiously editing, mastering sound, and producing entirely original pieces - and we’d like to invite you to celebrate them and their work, meet others in the podcasting ecosystem, and be inspired yourself 🚀

So join us for the at noisy Rooms tomorrow evening from 7-9pm.

Make sure to register via the link in the comments.

05/04/2023

URSA Issue 16: Toxic Tourism and Backyard Botanicals is waiting for you 🙌

This month brings you news on the strikes around Europe from France to Germany, and an update on Berlin’s sweetheart and Berghain bouncer Sven Marquardt. Climate news tackles the failed referendum in Berlin to bring the city’s goal of net zero forward to 2030, explores exciting news about Beavers in London and shares innovation in clean energy around the continent.

Our feature pieces this month explore the particle accelerator DESY with producer Sara Cooper and Europod share an episode of their series on how over-tourism is affecting the island of Santorini and threatening its sustainability.

Your food section is all things FRESH with Will Maidment. Will and Jill visit the farm-to-table cafe and restaurant Café Botanico, enjoy some scrummy food and have a chat with founder Martin Höft.

Arts and Culture brings you insight into the intimate and welcoming evening that is a Savannah van der Niet Poetry Night as well an introduction to some of the coolest kids in town: Agatha is Dead

So what are you waiting for?? Go listen! You’ll find Issue 16 of URSA wherever you get your podcasts or via bearradio.org

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The 23rd Issue of #URSA comes out tomorrow ✨ ft. News on the war in Gaza and Germany’s response as well as the intersection of conflict and climate change. We’ll share two feature pieces, one from @asian.provocation in conversation with psychoanalystactivist and @decolonizingphotography & another by @irelandpsc & BDS Netherlands sharing a talk on the BDS movement from the Jewish and South African perspective. We go foraging for mushrooms in our Food segment, and watch the brilliant @barbarenbarbies in action, chatting with @rattynikki for our arts and culture out of Berlin. As always we have an events calendar with @agramofalice_ and wrap with a visit to the studio of renowned muralist @kera.1 Episodes drop TOMORROW at 5pm CET, listen wherever you get your podcasts.

The 22nd Issue of #URSA lands tomorrow! Mark your calendars for Europe’s favourite audio magazine, packed with news and climate updates, a visit to Wok Show for our Food segment, a walk through The Pergamon Museum before it closes for our arts and culture out of Berlin, an events calendar with @agramofalice_ and a sit down with tattooist @etions_formidables. PLUS feature pieces from Quid Pro Euro (@felixtrench) & @whatsthematepod✨ Listen at the link in our bio or wherever you get your podcasts. Episode drops TOMORROW at 5pm CET 🤘

The 21st Issue of #URSA lands tomorrow! Mark your calendars for Europe’s favourite audio magazine, packed with news and climate updates, food with Will Maidment, arts and culture out of Berlin ft. PankeParcours and more, plus original pieces from Shedunnit Show & #UnReality Podcast ✨ Listen via the link in the comments or wherever you get your podcasts.

🚨It goes all the way to the top!!!🚨 In the August issue of #URSA, Emidio of Forever Thirsty told us all about the insidious Big Yeast© conspiracy(!!), as well as how to properly taste natural wine, what actually IS natural wine, and how to buy natural wine like an expert. �Listen to the Food Section of August’s URSA at the link in the comments!✨

In the August issue of #URSA, we had the pleasure of speaking with Eric Owusu and Yannick Nolting, the frontmen of Jembaa Groove, a Berlin-based Afro-Soul collective. Check out the full interview at the link in the comments! ✨

Have you said hi to Ernst Lubitsch in Row 3 at BABYLON? Hear all about the famous director and the Babylon Berlin Cinema in the August issue of URSA! And be sure to catch the upcoming issue on Sept 5th. Available via bearradio.org or wherever you get your podcasts.

In next month’s issue of URSA you’ll hear from journalist (and now filmmaker) Ben Knight, about his documentary We're All Going to Die - A Film by Ben Knight, a mostly funny film that introduces you to the people and communities preparing for ecological collapse, others who consider the idea of an apocalypse a pretty familiar one, and Ben's own journey through climate anxiety and his preparation for "the end." Make sure to catch the final summer screening of We're All Going To Die on August 30th at Disruption Network Lab or at PodFest Berlin on Sunday, October 15! And if you don’t manage to nab tickets, not to worry, there’s a whole interview coming your way on September 5th in Issue 21 of URSA ✨

That feeling when the Focusrite interface automatically pops up as your Hindenburg News input / output 😌 For the full video all about the amazing Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 & Solo interfaces, check out our latest blogs! https://www.bearradio.org/community-blog

We've been working hard on the next episode of #URSA - which brings you stories about British foresters, a Hungarian fact-checking website, sexy music video shoots, AI, that four hour In-n-Out burger pop-up in Mitte, the #himmelunterberlin exhibit in the catacombs of Berlin, and much, much more. Listen on 05.04.2022 ✨

Did you hear the incredible piece about professional sport in Poland under Communist rule in the 80s? We're talking Olympic gold medalists paid in coffee machines! Listen to the story of Władysław Kozakiewicz and others in the March edition of #URSA here: https://www.bearradio.org/ursa, or wherever you get your podcasts!

Stories of a Polish Pole Vaulter, a Tesla Stalker, French Tacos, Darkrooms and more await you in the upcoming episode of URSA ✨ 01.03.2022 with features from: Exberliner LOLA

Did you hear about Dingle’s Dolphin? The wonder that has taught the small Irish town immeasurable lessons, and convinced a nun to jump in the water 🥰 Take a listen to the January edition of #URSA at bearradio.org to hear more. And make sure to subscribe so that you don’t miss the Feb edition dropping 01.02.2022 🤩

Bear Radio Monthly Newsletter: November 2021

The Bear Radio newsletter is just around the corner. Our monthly newsletter is complete with special interviews, social calendars, community news, and more. Here's a sneak peek of this month's installment of 'Let's Get Techy' where we discuss the best and hottest podcasting gadgets and trends. To get your curated newsletter delivered straight to your mailbox, simply subscribe via this link: https://www.bearradio.org/contact

Have you ever been urban exploring? Take a listen to this episode from the #BerlinBigwigs archives and find out all about the weird and wonderful places that have been left abandoned in and around Berlin. Listen via bearradio.org or wherever you get your podcasts!