Join Véronique, Sevil, and Jana as they dive into the tangled world of nepotism – from Hollywood’s surprising family ties to political dynasties shaping entire nations. This podcast explores why certain names open doors, how privilege gets a pass (or doesn’t), and what authenticity really means when fame and power run in the bloodline. With thought-provoking stories and sharp observations, we invite you to question who truly earns their spotlight… and who simply inherits it.
Sources / Licenses :
TOI Entertainment Desk. “Emma Roberts Discusses Nepotism in Hollywood: ‘Men Have It Easier’.” The Times of India, 27 June 2024, http://toi.in/UI2VYa.
What does it really mean to sound authentic? In this podcast, we discuss everything about authenticity in voice acting: from the challenges of German dubbing to the rapidly growing role of AI in the industry. Plus, we sat down with an expert in this field, voice acting director Ulrike Mehnert, to get behind-the-scenes insights on the job, its importance and what makes a voice truly authentic.
Sources:
Papercup (2024). Will AI replace voice actors? https://www.papercup.com/blog/will-ai-replace-voice-actors
Audio-clip 2: 爱奇艺国漫 iQIYI Animation (May 2025) [AI English Dub] EP01: The goddess confessed to me! | Super Cube | iQIYI Animation. [Video] Youtube
Feyerke, Alexander. Effects of Dubbing on the Depiction of the United States in American Movies and Television Series in Germany. 2005. https://citeseerx.ist.psu.edu/document?repid=rep1&type=pdf&doi=f3311ce818078557254b81234526c18a4b6c21c1
What does Authenticity mean in a Christian context? And what are the unique challenges of living as a believer in Christ in today’s zeitgeist? My name is Christiana and in this episode, I’ll be diving into these questions with the help of a good friend and sister in Christ.
“[ ··· ] If you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved.” (Romans 10:9)
“In this the love of God was manifested towards us, that God has sent His only begotten Son into the world, that we might live through Him. In this is love, not that we loved God, but that He loved us and sent His Son to be the propitiation for our sins.”
(1 John 4:9-10)
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The cover image features ‘Betende Hände’ by Albrecht Dürer (Image source: Wikimedia Commons, edited)
In our podcast, we explore how celebrities shape current beauty trends, focusing on Kim Kardashian and the Kardashian-effect. We discuss whether their decision to get plastic surgery is authentic and how they decide to handle this topic affects their authenticity.
“I definitely believe in plastic surgery. I don’t want to be an old hag. There’s no fun in that.“ –Scarlett Johansson
The interactive nature of video games has great potential for players to be their authentic selves even in new and exciting environments. Whether this is in the form of life simulators, in-game story decisions or sandbox games, the decisions you’re able to make are limited only by the code of the game. In this episode of “Nerd Out” Kaimi, Vivi, Janina and Line discuss the different ways in which player choice manifests itself and how import- or unimportant it is to each of them based on four very different examples of this.
Anne is on vacation in America and wants to go on a renaissance faire with her friends. But what are renaissance faires and what can you do there? Are they really just about history and what makes them authentic?
To solve these questions Anne asks her friends back home for advice. Come and join our conversation to get to know more.
Can we fully be ourselves if we are only speaking in one of our languages? In this podcast we, Oliwia and Bayan, explore what it means to feel authentic as multilinguals. We talk about switching between languages not only to express ourselves better, but also to connect with emotions.
From untranslatable words like “Schadenfreude” and “Fernweh” to personalities and identities that shift with every different language spoken, we dive into the complexity of expressing who we are when speaking more than one language.
In this episode, we explore the state of trans rights in the UK, focusing on how public discourse and policy are shaped by deeper questions of authenticity, but personal and political.
The conversation unpacks how the demand for authenticity often marks control and what it means to live authentically in a system that questions existence.
When Likes Define Style and Trends Outrun Identity
Scroll. Click. Buy. Repeat. In a world where social media sets the trends and fast fashion delivers them to your doorstep in 24 hours — how do you stay authentic? Is your style really your own — or just the latest TikTok trend?
In this episode, Bouchra is joined by Lena and Marie to talk about the pressure to fit in, the impact of influencers, and the complicated relationship between our identity and what we wear. We’re unpacking everything from binge shopping and sustainability to second-hand gems and setting boundaries online. Is it still you if your outfit was inspired by an Instagram haul? Can authenticity exist in mass production?
It’s time to talk about the price of fitting in — and what it takes to stand out. Tune in for a real conversation about being yourself — or at least trying to — in a culture that’s constantly telling you to change.
Ever get the feeling you’re being watched? 👀 Well….us too!
You wake up, brush your teeth, wave to your neighbour, and wonder if you’re in a low-budget reality show sponsored by cacao brands.
We get it. That’s why we made this podcast.
Inspired by “The Truman Show”, we explore what it means to live authentically in a world full of identity crises, surveillance, control, freedom, and illusion. Just three people trying to figure it out – with a mic.
We’re not saying your life is a 24/7 reality show… But if your barista starts acting weird and the clouds aren’t moving – maybe give this podcast a listen.
And in case we don’t see ya 👋🏼……..welcome to the show!
