Podcast portfolio
Talking Culture
Manager, producer and host
(June 2021 - December 2024)
During my tenure as the Goethe-Institut London’s Online Editor, I was responsible for managing, producing and hosting the Talking Culture podcast, which brings together leading voices from the arts and culture sector to engage in thought-provoking discussions on current issues, emerging trends, and pressing debates. The series also advocates for and explores the critical role of arts and culture in contemporary society.
As the sole team member behind the project, I managed every aspect of production, gaining a comprehensive understanding of the audio production, editorial and distribution processes. My varied tasks encompassed research, booking guests, preparing contracts, processing invoices, developing promotional materials and interview questions, recording and hosting episodes, editing and publishing audio content and metadata, and compiling regular performance reports.
When I first assumed responsibility for Talking Culture, I had no prior experience in audio production or hosting. I taught myself through online resources and tutorials, and have since become proficient in crafting compelling content utilising audio recording equipment and software such as Hindenburg, Audacity, Auphonic, Riverside FM, Headliner, and Stationista.
Talking Culture is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and the Goethe-Institut’s website. Preview links to the episodes I worked on can be found below:
Tipp Talk
Podcast content co-producer
(February 2022 - January 2023)
In January 2022, whilst working at the Goethe-Institut London, I was promoted to join the DigiLab team, where I oversaw content curation and distribution across Northwest Europe. One of the key projects I co-produced was Tipp Talk - a German-language podcast offering fresh and diverse perspectives on contemporary cultural trends in Germany, all in under ten minutes.
To support German language learning, each episode was paired with a curated piece of German literature, available to borrow free of charge via the Goethe-Institut’s digital library, Onleihe.
I played an integral role in the podcast’s development from start to finish. As the only native English speaker on the team, I was responsible for creating, translating, and publishing all English-language promotional content across platforms.
Given that our target audience consisted of German language learners, my feedback was crucial to both scriptwriting and audio editing. During episode planning meetings, I was consulted on topics and potential guests likely to resonate with our audience. After recording, I provided editorial input to ensure the content remained engaging and accessible for non-native speakers.
Tipp Talk is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and the Goethe-Institut’s website. Below are Spotify preview links to the episodes I contributed to: