Podcasts around the world

“Xam Sa Démb, Xam Sa Tey” – Know your past, and you will understand the present. In this podcast, produced in French and Wolof, you’ll take a deep dive into the history of Senegal.

“The Big Ponder” focuses on cultural history and politics in the United States and Germany. Produced in English language each episode features a specific German-American topic and transforms it into a compelling radio essay.

“55 Voices for Democracy” is modeled after the BBC radio speeches, through which Thomas Mann, from his home in California, turned to listeners in Germany, Switzerland and occupied Netherlands and Czechia during the war. 

“House of African Feminism” explores feminist practices and knowledge that have led to changes in African societies – in English, French, Portuguese and Amharic.

Tune in, lean back, and learn German – that’s the motto of “Goethe-Geschichten.” Produced in German by the Goethe-Institut India, this podcast uses short stories to introduce new vocabulary and explore German grammar.

How can Berlin get rid of its heavy traffic? How could the German Bundestag become smaller? The podcast “Kurz & bündig” covers topics from German politics and society. Produced in simple German, it’s suitable for learners at levels B2/C1.

What is the Johari Window? And how does the Four-sides Model work? In the German-language podcast “Impulse für Lehrende,” trainers and teachers gain new professional development skills.

“Deutsch Pipapo” comes to you straight from the Goethe-Institut Taiwan. Produced in Chinese, each episode features a new inspiring book from the Goethe-Institut Taipei’s library.

Technology for the ears: Join our host Omar Elsafty and his guests on a journey into the maker and startup world of Egypt and the MENA region and get to know some of its most interesting key players – in Arabic.

What does living and working in Germany look like? In conversations with fascinating guests, you’ll gain insights and practical tips to help you prepare for your adventure in Germany. This podcast is produced by the Goethe-Institut India and available in English.

How do you become a game developer? How do you create an engaging game, and how do you market it? “Press Start” takes a look behind the scenes at various players in the gaming industry – produced in Indonesian at the Goethe-Institut in Jakarta.

They all work in Germany: In this podcast you’ll get to know five people and their professions. Mehmet, Mariia, Tristan, Yichun, and Nhung share their experiences and how they began their careers in Germany – in German, with a vocabulary list.

In “Talking Culture” we ask, how can culture contribute to a future that prioritises sustainability, collaboration, diversity, and inclusion? From the Goethe-Institut London, this podcast looks at the critical role and value that arts and culture have in our societies (in English language).

“Tysklandspodden” is Swedish for “The Germany Podcast”. It features writers, politicians, film directors, and musicians who all share one thing in common: their connection to Germany. Produced in Swedish by the Goethe-Institut Stockholm.

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. Produced in German by the Goethe-Institut Copenhagen.

What would Kant say? Get ready for thought-provoking discussions at the Goethe-Institut Cyprus. A philosopher and a stand-up comedian are your hosts. Together with international experts, they explore and decode Kant’s ideas on understanding, ethics, reality, freedom, and aesthetics. In English.

One host, one guest, two microphones, and a compelling story – that’s “Goethe-Dialogues”. The English-language podcast by the Goethe-Institut New Delhi features guests from the fields of education, the cultural sector, politics, and media. Enjoy listening!