))
"Talking Germany - The German Way of Life." The show takes an entertaining and informative look at what makes Germans tick, what they think and how they feel.
T
Talking Germany: The German Way of Life
1
Talking Germany - Claus Hipp, Entrepreneur
33:35
33:35
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
33:35
Claus Hipp is a familiar face in Germany, not least because he personally appears in the commercials for his baby food company. On Talking Germany he'll be talking about jars of cereal, organic farming and good manners. Claus Hipp took over the company founded by his father Georg in 1932 at a young age. His father died when he was 29 and he and his…
T
Talking Germany: The German Way of Life
1
Talking Germany - Alexandra Kalle, Fragrance Developer
31:01
31:01
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
31:01
Alexandra Kalle discovered her olfactory talent in her late twenties and gave up her career as a marketing expert. Today she works for a fragrance company that makes the world famous brand 4711 Original Eau de Cologne. On Talking Germany, Alexandra Kalle speaks about her sensory relationship to her work. Alexandra Kalle was born in 1970 in Paderbor…
T
Talking Germany: The German Way of Life
1
Talking Germany - Amir Kabbani, Professional Mountain Biker
34:30
34:30
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
34:30
Amir Kabbani is one of Germany's best dirt bikers. On hazardous circuits he jumps over earth mounds and other obstacles on his mountain bike, and catapults down steep slopes and ramps. Amir Kabbani is 24 and grew up in Boppard on the Rhine. He practices in the forests around the wine-growing town. On Talking Germany he talks about renown and risks …
T
Talking Germany: The German Way of Life
1
Talking Germany - Constanze Kurz, Author and Hacker
36:36
36:36
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
36:36
Constanze Kurz is spokesperson for the Chaos Computer Club. On Talking Germany, the IT expert discusses how robotics are changing our lives and why she encrypts all her digital communication. Constanze Kurz was born in East Berlin in 1974. Her interest in technology was sparked by her father's work as an engineer and the education she acquired at v…
T
Talking Germany: The German Way of Life
1
Talking Germany - Walter Möbius, Doctor and Author
32:40
32:40
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
32:40
Walter Möbius spent decades as head doctor at the Johanniter Hospital in Bonn. One of his patients was former Chancellor Helmut Kohl, who became a good friend. Now 77, he's retired but still a keen photographer. On Talking Germany, he talks about the lessons he learned from his years in the medical profession. Born in Bonn in 1937, Walter Möbius st…
T
Talking Germany: The German Way of Life
1
Talking Germany - Johannes Kneifel, Former neo-Nazi - Present Day Pastor
31:40
31:40
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
31:40
Johannes Kneifel was a neo-Nazi who was convicted of assault and battery resulting in death. Now, 32 Kneifel says he found God when he was in prison. Today, he has become a pastor and say that everyone deserves a second chance. Join "Talking Germany," for when Kneifel relates the events that caused his conversion from a batterer to a Baptist Minist…
T
Talking Germany: The German Way of Life
1
Talking Germany - Carolin Emcke, War Correspondent and Philosopher
38:02
38:02
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
38:02
As a journalist Carolin Emcke pushes things to the limit. She often trades in her usual blazer for a bullet-proof vest to report from war zones and crisis areas the world over. She also writes about existential questions in her reports, books and essays. On Talking Germany, we speak to Carolin Emcke about life and death, tolerance and teamwork. Car…
T
Talking Germany: The German Way of Life
1
Talking Germany - Jens Weidner, Aggression Researcher and Author
37:18
37:18
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
37:18
Jens Weidner is familiar with aggressive behavior. As a criminologist, he was a therapist to violent adolescents; as a career coach, he advises people who are too nice at work. On “Talking Germany,” Jens Weidner talks about rage, recidivists and rambling on mud flats. Jens Weidner is Professor for Educational Science and Criminology at the Hamburg …
T
Talking Germany: The German Way of Life
1
Talking Germany - Guest: Publisher Angelika Taschen
30:11
30:11
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
30:11
Angelika Taschen and her former husband produced books for millions at Taschen art books publishers. In fact, originally she wanted to become a ballerina. On Talking Germany, the art historian talks about why she felt the need to found a new publishing company after separating from her husband, despite a crisis in publishing. She also tells us what…
T
Talking Germany: The German Way of Life
1
Talking Germany - Martin Hoffmann, Berlin Philharmonic
35:51
35:51
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
35:51
Martin Hoffmann has been general manager of the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra since 2010. Before that, the fifty-four-year-old was managing director at the commercial broadcaster Sat.1 and CEO of a television production company. On "Talking Germany,” we chat with former lawyer Martin Hoffmann about the watersheds in his life; why classical music is…
T
Talking Germany: The German Way of Life
1
Talking Germany - Katja de Bragança, Human Biologist
32:40
32:40
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
32:40
16 years ago, Katja de Bragança founded "Ohrenkuss," a magazine made entirely by people with Down's syndrome. For that, the 55-year-old biologist was awarded the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany. On Talking Germany, Katja de Bragança speaks about her German-Indian roots, her youth in Goa, and the writing styles of people with Down'…
Dieter Overath founded the non-profit organization TransFair in 1992. The organization supports fair trade with developing counties and awards the Fair Trade seal in Germany. The organization's founder says Germany is still a developing country when it comes to fair trade. On Talking Germany, Dieter Overath talks about his ideas on how to get Germa…
Nico Hofmann ranks among Germany’s most successful film producers, and is known for his obsession with German history. His production company, teamworx, has produced more than 300 films to date. Born in the southwestern city of Heidelberg, Hofman’s elaborate television series have been broadcast in countries all over the world. In Talking Germany, …
T
Talking Germany: The German Way of Life
1
Talking Germany - Antje von Dewitz, Managing director, Vaude
33:02
33:02
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
33:02
Antje von Dewitz has been at the helm of the Vaude company since 2009. She’s on a mission to make it Europe's most sustainable outdoor equipment brand. On Talking Germany the cultural/business studies graduate and mother-of-four explains why profits and sustainability to not have to me mutually exclusive, and how she manages to get home early twice…
Sascha Lobo is a kind of classroom spokesman for the German blogosphere. Sascha Lobo was born in Berlin to a German mother and Argentian father. He is now 37, and is still studying social and business communications at the Berlin University of the Arts. In 2000 he founded an advertising agency specializing in web-based firms. His company was, howev…
Johannes Ebert has served as secretary general of the Goethe Institute since March, 2011. He first started with the Goethe Institute in 1991 after completing his studies of political science and Islamic studies. He's been called a "pragmatic visionary", and on Talking Germany, he tells us about his plans for keeping interest in the German language …
T
Talking Germany: The German Way of Life
1
Talking Germany - Dergin Tokmak, Dancer and Acrobat
31:45
31:45
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
31:45
Dergin Tokmak caught polio as a very young boy. The disease could not slow him down forever, though. His crutches are an integral part of his acrobatic performances. Joining the Cirque du Soleil propelled him to global stardom. As he says himself: "I may not be able to walk, but I have at least learned to fly a bit". Dergin Tokmak hopes to inspire …
T
Talking Germany: The German Way of Life
1
Talking Germany - Utz Claassen, Writer and former executive
30:35
30:35
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
30:35
Writer Utz Claassen has a reputation for being a tough corporate reformer, but also an eloquent speaker and lateral thinker who defies categorization. On Talking Germany the former executive discusses his new book about uncomfortable truths in the business world, and explains why it’s good to swim against the current. We also talk to him about his …
T
Talking Germany: The German Way of Life
1
Talking Germany - Matthias Politycki, Writer
31:16
31:16
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
31:16
Matthias Politycki is often called the "world traveler” among German literati. Whether as a low-budget backpacker or as the on-board author of a luxury cruise line, his journeys have taken him far and wide. And they’ve brought him many unusual experiences, which he’s drawn upon in his works. His latest novel takes place in the Uzbek city of Samarka…
T
Talking Germany: The German Way of Life
1
Talking Germany - Artist and Designer Rolf Sachs
35:19
35:19
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
35:19
In his work and in his private life, Rolf Sachs moves between the provincial and the cosmopolitan with ease. As the son of legendary bon vivant Gunter Sachs, he's always felt at home on the wider stage. More recently, though, he embarked on an artistic exploration of German mentality and culture. On this edition of Talking Germany, he speaks with u…
T
Talking Germany: The German Way of Life
1
Talking Germany - Günther Reitz, Radiation Expert
35:10
35:10
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
35:10
Curiosity is a car-sized robotic rover exploring Mars as part of NASA's Mars Science Laboratory mission. Also part of the mission is German radiation expert Günther Reitz. On Talking Germany, he talks about the challenges of outer space. 64-year-old Günther Reitz is an expert on cosmic rays. After working on NASA'sApollo program, he joined the Germ…
T
Talking Germany: The German Way of Life
1
Talking Germany - Anke und Daniel Domscheit-Berg, Internet Activists
33:32
33:32
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
33:32
Internet activists Anke and Daniel Domscheit-Berg campaign for greater social and political transparency and against state surveillance. The couple come from very different backgrounds and are now both members of the Pirate Party. She's a former manager and he's the former spokesman of Wikileaks and co-founder of openleaks. Anke and Daniel Domschei…
T
Talking Germany: The German Way of Life
1
Talking Germany - Walter Krämer, Economic Scientist
34:22
34:22
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
34:22
It is sometimes said only believe in statistics that you have doctored yourself. That's a motto that Walter Krämer, Professor for economic and social statistics, would certainly sign up to as well. Another one of his hobby horses is making sure that the German language doesn't become irrecognizable through too many anglicisms. Krämer is also a pass…
T
Talking Germany: The German Way of Life
1
Talking Germany - Manfred Spitzer, Neuroscientist
33:07
33:07
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
33:07
Manfred Spitzer is one of the best-known brain researchers in Germany. His recent book "Digital Dementia" unleashed a heated debate about the adverse effects of Internet use. On ‘Talking Germany’ Manfred Spitzer discusses why too much screen time is dumbing down society; why he doesn’t watch TV and why it’s worth keeping the brain active as we get …
T
Talking Germany: The German Way of Life
1
Talking Germany - Christiane zu Salm, Former Media Manager and Author
33:39
33:39
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
33:39
Christiane zu Salm has already managed many media enterprises. Her career took her from music broadcaster MTV Central Europe to the board of Hubert Burda Media. In 2008, she withdrew from the media business and trained as a palliative care provider. She has written a book about her experiences that has attracted a lot of attention. She talks about …
