Make your voice heard
Their mission, the podfluencers write on their website, is to bring podcasters together and offer them a platform. It is about giving them a voice. The aim is particularly to appeal to beginners and podcasters who work independently of a publisher or broadcaster. “We see ourselves as the Robin Hoods of the indie podcast scene,” explain the podfluencers, who were founded more than three years ago by Michael Czesun and Giovanni Pellegrino (in the photo from the back left). Exchange and support take place throughout the year primarily in digital formats. There were also meetings for getting to know each other personally and for networking, after Neu-Ulm last year, this time in Munich – with a competition and award ceremony.
On the weekend of August 30th and 31st, the second Podfluencer Festival took place in the Feierwerk radio station. There, participants were able to experience workshops and live podcasts, but above all to exchange ideas about recording and conversation techniques. In addition, “Podfluencer Awards” were given out in five different categories. The “Banger Award” for the most downloads went to the podcast “Flimmerkiste mit Marco”, “Katheter Talk” won both the jury award and the award for the most creative episode. Co-founder Giovanni Pellegrino considers the festival a “great success” and is optimistic: next year he would like to welcome up to 300 interested people to Feierwerk. “This community deserves all the awards in the world because they treat each other so warmly and like family,” adds Michael Czesun.
Experience classical music
The Munich Residence and the nearby Hofgarten are among the most beautiful places in Munich. The Hercules Hall in the northern wing of the city palace, built under Ludwig I, is just as impressive. Being able to experience classical music in this hall is impressive for everyone, you don’t necessarily have to be a fan. But it’s quite possible that you’ll be more open to this type of composition afterwards. On Saturday, September 28, the New Munich Philharmonic will play under the direction of conductor Simon Edelman in the Herkulessaal. The program includes the Manfred Overture by Robert Schumann and the piano concerto by his wife Clara as well as the Symphony No. 1 by Johannes Brahms. On the piano is Freddy Kempf The special thing about this evening: hundreds of young people, primarily vocational students, are invited to the concert. Tickets can still be sponsored (20 euros per ticket) by ordering via the Hummingbird Foundation please specify: [email protected].
Conduct dialogue
“We are in a challenging time in Europe,” says the Protestant regional bishop for Munich and Upper Bavaria, Thomas Prieto Peral“It is becoming increasingly difficult to maintain a dialogue on controversial issues.” The 58-year-old will also attempt to do this in the future as a member of the Executive Council of the Community of Protestant Churches in Europe (CPCE). Prieto Peral was elected to the 13-member international body at its general assembly in Sibiu/Hermannstadt, Romania. This association includes 96 Protestant churches with around 50 million members.
Improve your ride
Anja Katharina Huemertraffic psychologist at the Faculty of Civil Engineering and Environmental Sciences at the Federal Armed Forces University in Munich, deals with what all drivers hate: traffic jams. For the professor, three things in particular are crucial for a relaxed car journey, for example when increased traffic is to be expected at the beginning or end of the holidays or on public holidays. Very important for her: good preparation. That means thinking about the wishes of all passengers, which minimizes annoyance. Take enough to drink, snacks and, for example, headphones for the children. “Because if basic needs are met and your favorite song isn’t playing on repeat, the mood stays better and your nerves are spared.” The professor also recommends wet towels to cool down with, and also: plan enough time. If you have a main route ahead of you that is often congested, it’s worth traveling in stages or even a day earlier.
For the psychologist, “mindfulness” for oneself and others is also an important issue when driving. “You should try not to take your emotions out on others – neither on fellow passengers nor on other road users,” she says, pointing out different needs. Children may need to go to the toilet more often. If you are aware of this, it is less annoying when younger passengers whine, says Huemer. This also includes the fact that the arrival time on the sat nav is usually not the actual arrival time. She strongly advises giving yourself and others breaks.
Helping people
The need of many people, especially older people, is steadily increasing, says Simone Winkler. Also in Munich and the surrounding area down to Garmisch-Partenkirchen, a actually wealthy area. The 52-year-old cultural manager took over the management of the Maltese district of Munich, which is responsible for this area, on September 1st. Her predecessor Dieter Wishes has retired. The Malteser are currently under economic pressure, said Winkler. It will be a challenge to continue to reach as many people as possible and to alleviate their need.