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I’ve been working as a freelance video producer for over seven years, creating videos for small and medium-sized businesses. Before that, I worked as an editor at ProSiebenSat.1 on the editorial teams for *galileo* and *red!*, and as a producer at Bavaria Film. Podcasts are part of my everyday life. Whether it’s news, pop culture, or business—I almost always have something playing. And every day of the week, there’s a new episode I’m looking forward to.
Maria’s recommendations
Wöchentliche Historische Analysen zu aktuellen politischen Konflikten
I hated history in school. The lessons seemed dry to me, and I never understood what any of it had to do with our lives today. "The Rest Is History" shows me exactly that connection. The podcast tells history in such an engaging way that I want to know what happens next, and it lets experts explain how the past continues to shape the present.
Daily news briefing with analysis from international reporters
Ten minutes of the latest news from around the world—short, concise, and everything you need. Reporters from The New York Times explain what’s behind the top headlines and why they matter. That’s exactly what I appreciate about *The Headlines* in the morning: I quickly find out what’s happened and have enough context to make sense of the news.
Daily news briefing covering major global stories
In "The Daily," journalists from The New York Times tackle a current topic every weekday. I like how they dive deep into their research and still get right to the point. It's often the small details that help me understand the big picture.
Gespräche über Tennis: Grand Slams, Rekorde und aktuelle Saison-Highlights
I'm a huge tennis fan, and when it comes to my favorite sport, there's no one I'd rather listen to than Boris Becker. Together with Andrea Petkovic, he breaks down the major tournaments. I especially enjoy listening to the two of them when, in addition to the action on the court, they share little details about the top players.
Conversations with business leaders, experts and thinkers
Steven Bartlett has a warm, engaging voice that I enjoy listening to. When talking with guests from the worlds of academia, politics, and culture, he manages to make even complex topics easy to understand. More than once, I’ve been completely blown away while listening. And I often find myself drawn to topics I hadn’t even considered before.
Wöchentliche Gespräche über aktuelle Themen und private Ereignisse
“Hi, Maus! Hey, Maus! How’s it going, Maus? Good, Maus.” The Kaulitz twins’ podcast is a safe space for me—a guaranteed pick-me-up. When Bill and Tom chat about wonderful nonsense and the latest Hollywood gossip while teasing each other, it always feels like a spontaneous mini-vacation on a paradise island. Sunny and carefree.
Tägliche News-Show mit wechselnden Hosts zu Politik, Medien und Gesellschaft
My day starts with *Apokalypse* and filter coffee. The podcast brings me up to speed in the morning, covering everything from world politics to pop culture. Every day, a different well-established duo takes the mic, and there are always guests from the worlds of politics and culture. My favorite episode is the Tuesday one with Yasmine M’Barek and Markus Feldenkirchen.