In the final episode of the season we check-in with a Bigwig that spans the entire city of Berlin, existed in the days of horse-and-cart and will probably continue to influence our lives for generations to come: The BVG. The BVG may have started as a transport company, but it has become a firm favourite in the world of advertising and marketing with its hilariously self-aware campaigns, political weigh-ins and smart collaborations. Jill and Julia are joined by the BVG’s Social Media...

After surviving two world wars, multiple regime changes and various occupations, it’s no wonder that much of Berlin still stands empty. Teeming with history, but empty. Through speaking to Berlin’s veteran of urban exploring, Ciarán Fahey, as well as two avid adventurers, Tina Joaquim and Will Fischer, Jill and Julia dig into the world of the abandoned city. Empty halls, peeling paint, relics, artifacts and graffiti tell stories that are hard to believe unless you see them for yourself....

It’s time to take a look at the most prolific meal to come out of Berlin’s food culture: The Döner Kebap. This cheap, late night snack is known the world over for it’s seasoned meat and tasty condiments, all nestled in a warm, toasted bread. The Döner industry rakes in over 3.5 billion euros each year, and almost 600 tons of Döner meat are consumed each day. It is clearly beloved, but why? In this episode, Jill and Julia are joined by Per Meurling of Berlin Food Stories, a food blogger and...

In this episode, Jill Beytin and Julia Joubert go clubbing! Well, almost. Berghain is the most prolific club in Berlin and one of the most famous techno clubs in the world. Bringing ravers and techno-lovers to its doors (but not always through) since 2004, they wanted to explore just what it is that makes this space so incredibly special. Jill and Julia are joined by ex-Berghain bouncer, Kristin, who shares her knowledge and her joy for the club. From a virtual tour of the space and sharing...

In this episode, hosts Jill Beytin and Julia Joubert, explore the stories that have shaped one of the most beloved spaces in Berlin: Tempelhofer Feld. Through speaking with two people who work intimately with the space on a daily basis, we discover how the airport building itself has changed in the past century and how people like those from the Tempelhof Projekt make its upkeep their life's mission. We also explore the incredible history that Tempelhof holds and get into some of the human...

There are approximately 800 000 foreigners living in Berlin, yet most expats feel like their experiences integrating into German-life are utterly unique. In the inaugural episode of Berlin Bigwigs, hosts Jill Beytin and Julia Joubert reach out to the team who have spent the better part of 2020 letting us know that we're not as alone as we think - Berlin Ausländer Memes. The team gets into everything from how they got started and their first meme taking on German Health Insurance, to comedy...

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