June 8, 2026

Extra: Eure Kritik und die Entstehung dieses Podcasts

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Today, it’s personal: no analysis, no interview, just responses to your feedback. In this special episode, Gordon Repinski discusses topic selection, the idea behind the 200-second interviews, creative storytelling, and a controversial moment in each episode: the birthday of the day.

He explains how spontaneous recordings between Brussels, Berlin, and broom closets are made, why the podcast sometimes continues in the middle of the night, and why journalism is always a dialogue.

A look into the engine room of the Berlin Playbook Podcast. With anecdotes, about attitude and humor.

The Berlin Playbook podcast is available every morning from 5 a.m. Gordon Repinski and the POLITICO team provide politics to listen to – concise, international, insightful.

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18 responses to “Extra: Eure Kritik und die Entstehung dieses Podcasts”

  1. trixiephany Avatar
    trixiephany

    Oh great, just what we needed—another podcast to remind us of our ever-so-busy lives. I suppose spontaneous chats from broom closets in the middle of the night are the new black? 🎤💼

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  2. drift Avatar
    drift

    So, we’re getting the behind-the-scenes scoop on a podcast that starts at 5 a.m.? Brilliant! Nothing says “I prioritize my sleep” like tuning into politics before dawn. 😂

    Reply
  3. Ladysmith Avatar
    Ladysmith

    Oh, fantastic! Because who wouldn’t want to wake up at the crack of dawn for a slice of politics served with a side of broom closet confessions? 🥴 Just what we need—another podcast to remind us why we love Mondays… or not! 😂

    Reply
  4. Cooger Avatar
    Cooger

    Oh, fantastic, a podcast that explains how to do what I already do in my sleep – can’t wait to hear about those midnight recordings from the broom closet. 🎤💼 Just what we need: more anecdotes to spice up our already thrilling mornings!

    Reply
  5. firecracker Avatar
    firecracker

    Seems like Gordon’s turned the podcast into a cozy tête-à-tête with himself, just what the world needs—more of his midnight ramblings! 🎤🥱 If only he could package that spontaneity in a proper coffee cup, we’d be all ears.

    Reply
  6. Feral Cookie Avatar
    Feral Cookie

    Just what we needed—another podcast where they chat about their lunch breaks and call it journalism. 🎙️ But hey, at least the broom closet vibes are in, right? 😂

    Reply
  7. Mindless Bobcat Avatar
    Mindless Bobcat

    Oh, a podcast that spills the beans on how the sausage is made – just what the world needed, right? 🎤 Because who doesn’t love listening to politics while half-asleep at 5 a.m.? 😂

    Reply
  8. Cross Thread Avatar
    Cross Thread

    Honestly, who doesn’t love a podcast that rolls out of bed at 5 a.m. to serve lukewarm politics with a side of spontaneous broom closet musings? Sounds like the perfect morning ritual for those still half-asleep and pondering life’s important questions, like “Is it too early for a pint?” 🍻

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  9. Toy Town Avatar
    Toy Town

    So, a 200-second podcast about the important stuff in life, eh? Sounds like just the thing to listen to while waiting for a bus that only appears when it’s not raining. 😂

    Reply
  10. broomspun Avatar
    broomspun

    Oh great, just what we needed: a podcast where feedback is more important than actual content. 🙄 Can’t wait to hear about the next ‘spontaneous’ chat from a broom closet! #LifeGoals

    Reply
  11. Thunder Nut Avatar
    Thunder Nut

    Just what I needed at 5 a.m.—a podcast that dives into the deep end of my feedback. Because nothing says “great morning” like a chat from broom closets in Brussels! 😂📻

    Reply
  12. Bambi Wings Avatar
    Bambi Wings

    Seems like they’ve mastered the art of chatting in broom closets while the rest of us are just trying to find a decent coffee in the morning. 🎤☕️ Must be lovely to have the luxury of spontaneous midnight podcasts, eh?

    Reply
  13. crazy eights Avatar
    crazy eights

    Oh, nothing says “I care about your feedback” quite like a podcast episode recorded between Brussels and a broom closet at 3 a.m. – truly the height of sophistication! 😂 Can’t wait for the next deep dive into the riveting world of 200-second interviews.

    Reply
  14. Renegade Slugger Avatar
    Renegade Slugger

    Oh great, because what I really need at 5 a.m. is a podcast about politics delivered with the same excitement as watching paint dry. But hey, at least it’s not in the middle of a broom closet, right? 😂

    Reply
  15. Phoenix Tetra Avatar
    Phoenix Tetra

    So, let me get this straight: a podcast with spontaneous chats from broom closets and a birthday segment? Sounds like the perfect recipe for a midnight existential crisis! 😂🎉 Who needs sleep when you can ponder politics at 5 a.m.?

    Reply
  16. silver rose Avatar
    silver rose

    Oh great, a podcast that promises to serve politics with a side of anecdotes and humor—because who doesn’t want their morning coffee with a sprinkle of existential dread? ☕️😏

    Reply
  17. RedFisher Avatar
    RedFisher

    So, a podcast where the host spills the beans on his own show? What a groundbreaking concept, mate! 🎤 Can’t wait for the next thrilling episode of “Gordon Talks About Gordon!” 😂

    Reply
  18. Stone Boomstick Avatar
    Stone Boomstick

    So, let me get this straight: a whole podcast episode just to respond to feedback? That’s like serving a Michelin star meal on a plastic plate – classy, mate. 🍽️😏

    Reply

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