Explore the history of one of the world’s most captivating cities with "History Flakes - The Berlin History Podcast." Your hosts, seasoned tour guides Pip Roper and Jonny Whitlam, take you through the highs and low-lows of Berlin's past, exploring events, lives and stories from Berlin's past. From the rise and fall of the Berlin Wall to the artistic renaissance of the Weimar Republic and the dark days f the Nazi dictatorship, each episode is a blend of history, stories from the tour guide st ...
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Long form interviews with people of interest from culture to sports and science to politics. I'm interested in sharing these great conversations and interesting perspectives on a wide range of topics.
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Episode 19! Amy Harris is a soprano and also the general manager of the Berlin Academy of American Music (BAAM). I really enjoyed our conversation and her unique perspective! Be sure to check out her website www.amyharrissoprano.com and BAAM's website www.baamorch.de. Be kind everybody! Support the show…
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Episode 13: History Flakes Live! Max Schmeling
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Let's dive into the wild and bruising life of Germany’s best-known pugilist, Max Schmeling—the man who went from Weimar wonder to darling of Nazi propaganda, and somehow managed to emerge in post-WWII West Germany with an intact reputation. Schmeling’s life reads like a script from the golden age of cinema—coming of age in the chaos of Weimar Germa…
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Episode 12: History Flakes Live! Anita Berber
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Anita Berber, pioneering dance performer extraordinaire, or violent thieving drug-addled lunatic? Why not both!? Join us during our first live recording as we talk about the life and times of Anita Berber, the ultimate performance wunderkind of Weimar Berlin. There’s quite a bit bubbling up under the surface, and the inter-war peace feels pretty te…
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Episode 11: Markus Wolf, Stasi Foreign Intelligence Chief - Part Two
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Finally, the most important part of any super spy’s career… Le Sex. Markus Wolf continues to prove himself second to none in spy mastery. We hear about his highs and lows…but mostly highs because he wrote the book on himself which we’re using and he’s both humble but amazing actually (and epic in bed). Join us as we try to remain un-seduced by Mark…
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Episode 18! This was a fun one. Jonny Whitlam is a Berlin tour guide and very active on social media as well. Make sure to check out his Instagram/TikTok @whitlamsberlintours and his website: www.whitlam-berlin-tours.com. He also co-hosts a podcast with Pip Roper called History Flakes-The Berlin History Podcast. I talk a lot of shit especially abou…
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Episode 10: Markus Wolf, Stasi Foreign Intelligence Chief - Part One
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Who’s the greatest spy that ever spied and love machine spreading Communism throughout the world? WOLF! Markus Wolf that is. Join us as we discuss the early days of the elusive and seductive spy master of East Germany. Born in Germany, raised partially in the Soviet Union during WWII to committed communist parents, Wolf is perfectly placed to estab…
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Where can you find a former air field, military parading ground, amusement park, Turkish cemetery, concentration camp and kite surfer’s paradise?! Not all at the same time, it’s Tempelhofer Feld of course!!! We’re going through the history of this one incredible site which dates back over 800 years, starting on the fringes of what will become the m…
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Episode 8: Ruhleben Football Association
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Are you enjoying the Football? Or do you feel like it’s very much happening at you?! Either way, enjoy the latest episode of History Flakes! How else would you know that there was an English Football league in Berlin during WWI? Crazy! Find about Derby Legend Steve Bloomer and what the hell Bumberino is, I think you’re gonna like it! You can get in…
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Episode 17! Today I sat down with conductor and pianist Geoff Loff. We shared some funny stories, some laughs, and a few beers. He was a super fun guest! Make sure to follow his career at the Komische Oper Berlin, his Instagram, and his website: http://www.geoffloff.com Take care everybody and hope you enjoy! Support the show…
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Episode 7: Broadcasting to the Enemy in WWII
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This episode is a 3 in 1! We talk about 3 distinct characters broadcasting to enemy soldiers during WW2. William Joyce, aka Lord Haw Haw, a seemingly confused Irishman with a pretty serious alcohol problem. Mildred Gillers, aka Axis Sally, a failing, racist actress, who would be labelled as particularly stupid by the FBI, and Iva Toguri D'Aquino ak…
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Episode 6: Law & Justice in Nazi Germany (Part 2)
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Ok, let’s see how this guy ends. In part 2 of our episode on Law and Justice in Nazi Germany we talk about some of the big legal events which make life increasingly difficult for those categorised 'undesirable' by the Nazi regime and sees Roland progress in his attempt to gain full control of the Nazi legal system, right the way up to this sudden a…
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Episode 5: Law & Justice in Nazi Germany Part 1: Establishing the Dictatorship
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Strap in nerds. In the first episode of our first two-parter, we use the career of Roland Freisler to track some of the huge legal changes that would secure the dictatorship of the Third Reich. We get up to 1934 here, where the Nazis are on the cusp of becoming the one and only political force in the country, having outlawed all other parties. Watc…
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This episode we'll be talking about Jazz's reception in Berlin and Germany more broadly, from its early arrival in the 20s to the Third Reich's attempts to stamp it out. Minister for Propaganada and Enlightenment Joseph Goebbels has a plan to make really cool and great white supremacist music actually… but the results are as one might expect. We al…
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Episode 16! Hi friends! I had the pleasure of sitting down with one of the great young professionals in the opera world: soprano, Mane Galoyan. In this podcast she shares her origin story as well as advice for young singers. Be sure to check out the schedule page on her website and enjoy our chat! Be kind everyone! https://www.manegaloyan.com/ Supp…
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Just weeks before the beginning of the Second World War, a dark spectre begins to stalk a particular section of the S-Bahn train line in Berlin. The press under Nazi propaganda minister Joseph Goebbels is loathe to publish news of anything but glorious German victory and the crimes of their supposed enemies within and without. As more and more wome…
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You know how it is, you want Greta Garbo in your next Hollywood Talkie, but she's awkward and weird and won't get on the phone, you need Salka Viertel. Weimar Theatre Actress, Consummate Hostess, tireless anti-fascist, Garbo whisperer. You might not have heard of Salka Viertel but some of the greatest connections and collaborations made in the earl…
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It’s November in Germany, so you know that there's History afoot. Join Jonny Whitlam and Pip Roper as we discuss some of the context leading up to the November Revolution, (29th October-9th November) and try to detangle the confusion of those in the thick of it. Kaiser Wilhelm II doesn’t know when to leave the party, Rosa Luxemburg’s fresh out of p…
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Episode 15! Today I sat down with opera director Brian Deedrick. Brian has been one of the champions of opera and theater in the world and a dear friend of mine. He's had an amazing international career: https://www.operabase.com/artists/brian-deedrick-2329/en. Hope you enjoy our chat! Remember to download and subscribe! Support the show…
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Episode 14! I sit down with Scottish born, but Berlin based, comedian Perry Eff. Perry and partner Shawn Jay host a comedy show every week at the Pala restaurant called Berlin Rooftop comedy. He also travels the world doing stand-up. Here's the website for Backlash and Rooftop Comedy: https://www.shawnjay.com/backlashcomedy I hope you enjoy our cha…
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Episode 13! Hi everyone! Here's my conversation with Maestro Allan R. Scott. I've always been so impressed with Allan's musical instincts and insight. Not only is he a wonderful musician, he's a great ambassador for music. I'm so honoured that he could make time for my podcast in his busy schedule. You can find his expanded biography and performanc…
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Episode 12! Hi guys, I had a pretty tough and busy winter and spring, but I'm back and with the fantastic young pianist Shaun Choo. As usual, we talk about whatever comes up, but I'd like to highlight in the notes here a music festival in Berlin 10-15 July that Shaun single handedly organised called Fiestravaganza. All concerts are free and will fe…
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Episode 11! I'm back after a pause for some gigs and a bout with corona. Garrett Keast is the founder and conductor of the Berlin Academy of American Music. Their album, Transatlantic, has received 5 star reviews from BBC Music. Dec. 3, 2022 his orchestra gives a concert at the Konzertsaal Siemans Villa in Berlin featuring music by Caroline Shaw, J…
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Episode 10! One of the coolest guys I know Andrew Nolen comes over for a chat. We touch on a variety of topics ranging from modern opera to Top Gun 2. Hope you all enjoy! Be kind to one another! Love, Eric Support the showAutor: Eric Fennell
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Episode 9! Berlin based musician Kat Koan joins me back in my home studio. Kat just released a new album in LP format available on her website: www.katkoan.com. Check out her video on Youtube: Lost Souls. She also has great content on her Instagram including videos made with her husband Patrick Tichy who was also a guest on my podcast. The play-in …
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Episode 8! This is my first podcast recorded outside my home studio. I sit down with my friend and colleague and Croatian baritone Matija Meic´. We're singing in Rigoletto together in Munich's Gätnerplatztheater. He's a next generation baritone who will be making his debut singing Rigoletto this month. Enjoy and be kind everyone! Matija' webpage: O…
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Episode 7! Patrick Tichy is an internationally acclaimed cinematographer and one of my best hockey buddies here in Berlin. Check out his website at Patricktichy.com and his Instagram at tichypatrick. Stay well everybody and be kind! Support the showAutor: Eric Fennell
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Episode 6! Garrett Keast is hopefully the first of many conductors I get on the podcast. He's the founder and music director of the Berlin Academy of American Music. He just released an album called Transatlantic which also features soprano Chen Reiss and flutist Stathis Karapanos. Check out Garrett's website: here. Check out Buzzsprout: click here…
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Subscriber-only episode Berlin Academy of American Music: Transatlantic Garrett Keast, conductor 1. Nofim I: Mitkavetz Halev: Avner Dorman with Chen Reiss 2. Toward the Sea II: The Night by Toru Takemitzu with Stathis Karapanos 3. Appalachian Spring Suite I: Intro 4. Appalachian Spring Suite VIII: "The Prayer"…
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Episode 5! Jamaal Williams is an ex-marine living in Berlin. We chat up a bunch of subjects including his origin story, the military, current events, hockey, and the UFC. Enjoy everyone, and be kind! Check out Buzzsprout: click here Check out Instacart: click here To support the podcast: click here Support the show…
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Episode 4! Andrew Nolen is a bass baritone, but as you'll hear from our podcast he's so much more. Our chat ran 3 hours...maybe it was the grappa! Hope you enjoy! www.andrewnolen.com Support the showAutor: Eric Fennell
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Subscriber-only episode Clay also sat down at my piano and played and sang. Enjoy this impromptu performance! 1. Vesti la giubba: Pagliacci 2. Orchestral interlude: act 4 La Boheme 3. Winterstürme: Die WalküreAutor: Eric Fennell
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Episode 3! I sit down with opera tenor Clay Hilley! He's fresh off a run of singing Siegfried in Siegfried and Götterdämmerung at Deutsche Oper Berlin. He talks about his origin story and we share some tales from the stage. When he came into my studio the first thing he did was sit down at my piano and start playing and singing so be sure to check …
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Episode 2! Sarah Reichert is an independent business consultant. We had a great chat about the ins and outs of her business, the effects covid had on it, and a few other current event topics. Make sure you check out her website: https://www.sarahreichert.com/ Her Instagram: sarahreichert.coaching and her Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/sara…
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Episode 1! I sit down with opera tenor Charles Castronovo. We chatted about his early days and his start in opera and lots of other topics. This guy has put in the hard work and carved out a brilliant career and he's just getting started. Hope you can check it out! www.charlescastronovo.com Support the show…
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