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Local Tea for Foreign Ears
Hosted by Local Tea for Foreign Ears · ENGLISH
German pop culture, explained in English for people building a life here.
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German Music Starter Pack: The Songs Germany Forgot to Explain to Us
1w agoTap to summarizeIn this episode of Local Tea for Foreign Ears, we try to understand German music without pretending we grew up here knowing every song people suddenly start singing at parties. We start with some very serious, “life-changing” German pop culture news — obviously not — and then dive into the beautiful, confusing and occasionally questionable world of German music. From Schlager, Ballermann and the cultural phenomenon of songs everyone claims not to like but somehow knows by heart, to Neue Deutsche Welle, Nena, Die Ärzte, Die Toten Hosen, Udo Lindenberg, Clueso, AnnenMayKantereit, Die Prinzen, Wise Guys, Rammstein, Herbert Grönemeyer, Peter Fox and, of course, Tokio Hotel — this is our chaotic German music starter pack for foreigners living in Germany. We also talk about why some songs become national emotional property, why German party music can feel like a sociological experiment with beer, and why learning the language is one thing… but understanding what people sing at Oktoberfest, karaoke, radio, weddings, festivals and random nostalgic moments is a whole different level. To make things easier, we made playlists for the episode — because unfortunately we cannot play the songs without copyright problems, but we can absolutely send you into the rabbit hole. Playlists mentioned in this episode Germany Actually Slapshttps://open.spotify.com/playlist/0D8MX7430qmNoxqnimvBeU NDW & Old Party Classicshttps://open.spotify.com/playlist/3alDs4dhML40wxROLSUl8Y Malle Mode: ONhttps://open.spotify.com/playlist/3nHOqzs6idctNjayTahS9R HR Approved Chaoshttps://open.spotify.com/playlist/6pVBairiGWLImBkVmYX1je Germany 101 Bangershttps://open.spotify.com/playlist/0TGMkgY8GO2M6A1noTVZhi Karaoke Emergency Kithttps://open.spotify.com/playlist/6ks5qQQdEOBd1tgGckXrIg Local Tea for Foreign Ears — German pop culture explained for foreigners living in Germany. The post German Music Starter Pack: The Songs Germany Forgot to Explain to Us first appeared on Local Tea Podcast.
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German Influencers & How They´re Different
2w ago00:46:50Tap to summarizeIn this episode, we talk about German influencers: who they are, why people follow them, and how influencer culture in Germany can feel different from other countries. We look at some of the names and categories foreigners might come across — from lifestyle creators and YouTubers to reality TV personalities, political voices, meme accounts, and internet celebrities. Why do some German creators seem less flashy? Why is there often more privacy, less oversharing, and a different kind of “authenticity”? And how do humor, lifestyle, politics, advertising rules, and public trust shape the way influencers show up online in Germany? We also look at the cultural differences behind German influencer culture — from relatable everyday content to the slightly awkward, practical, and sometimes very serious side of being online in Germany. In this episode, we mention creators and internet personalities such as Pamela Reif, Katja Krasavice, Shirin David, Bibi’s Beauty Palace / Bianca Heinicke, Dagi Bee, Julian Bam, Opa Werner, and Comet Bernhard. We also talk about German YouTube culture, influencer brands, reality TV, Let’s Dance, The Voice of Germany, Tatort, OMR, matcha latte TikTok, and the way influencers move between YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, music, TV, and business. A fun, curious episode for anyone living in Germany who has ever looked at German Instagram, TikTok, or YouTube and thought: “Wait… who are these people, and why is the vibe so different here?” Follow Local Tea for Foreign Ears:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@localteaforforeignearsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/localteaforforeignears/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@localteaforforeignears The post German Influencers & How They´re Different first appeared on Local Tea Podcast.
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