What Exactly is Berliner Food? Part Two
In Part Two of our deep dive into Berlin’s culinary identity, we’re stirring the pot—again. From Cold War coffee shortages to Döner debates that divide friendships, we explore how Berlin’s food scene ...
1 Touko 202515min
From Boutique to Budike (Bonus Episode)
Long before Berlin became the land of techno beats and currywurst, it had a French makeover — courtesy of the Huguenots. In this bonus episode, GS and Mr. Assistant are spilling the tea (or really, ca...
29 Huhti 20258min
Berlin’s Comeback King: Frederick William
In 1640, Berlin was little more than a soggy, war-ravaged afterthought—plagued, depopulated, and clinging to relevance. Enter Frederick William, The Great Elector: twenty years old, recently promoted,...
21 Huhti 202521min
From Chaos to Cravats: Berlin’s Thirty Years’ War
What do a flying Catholic, a Croatian necktie, and a ghosting Elector have in common? They’re all part of Berlin’s story during the Thirty Years’ War. In this episode, GS and The Assistant break down ...
10 Huhti 202514min
From Refugees to Restaurateurs: Berlin’s Vietnamese Story
What do a Cold War coffee crisis, contract labor, and bánh mì have in common? They’re all part of the untold story of how two very different Vietnamese communities came to call Berlin home.In this epi...
27 Maalis 202511min
Berlin’s 1500s: Big Spenders and Big Changes (Reformation, anyone?)
Step back in time to 16th-century Berlin—a city on the edge of transformation. From royal power plays to religious upheaval, we explore how Berlin evolved during the Protestant Reformation, the rule o...
20 Maalis 202516min
Albert The Bear: Founder, Fighter, and Furry Legacy
Before Berlin had its famous bear emblem, there was Albert the Bear—a medieval margrave, territorial conqueror, and the man who laid the foundation for Brandenburg. In this episode, we dive into his r...
27 Helmi 202512min
