.png)
The Not My Job Pod
Known across social media for German political commentary and life-in-Germany explainers for an English language audience, The Not My Job Pod is an irregular full-length podcast hosted by Emily Gant interviewing mainly German politicians and Germany-based artists and small business owners. Emily makes content about things that interest her.
Here, Emily talks to artists, political leaders, community builders, creatives, and curious minds about the passions, projects, and ideas that they're passionate about.
This podcast is based in Berlin and heavily focused on the Berlin community.
The Not My Job Pod
Latest Episodes
German Unity & Identity: Journalist Chris Reiter on Ethnic Nationalism & the Rise of the AfD
This recording session was not intended to be a standalone episode. We filmed with the intention of creating social media short-form content. There were a lot of requests for the wider conversation, so here's a quick edit. I highly recommend re...
.png)
Werner Graf Co-Leads the Berlin Greens. Now He's Running for Mayor of Berlin.
Werner Graf wants to be Berlin's next mayor. First, he has to convince you Berlin still works.Ahead of the September 20 Abgeordnetenhaus election, I sat down with Werner Graf (co-leader of the Green parliamentary group and the par...
The Artist-Business Owner Mindset for Creatives with James Song
This episode is a thoughtful, wide-ranging conversation about Berlin, creativity, and the realities of building a meaningful career in the arts. Emily sits down with artist and tattooist James Song to explore everything from the politics of cul...
Exiled for Her Art: Faravaz on Music, Freedom & Resistance
What does it cost to use your voice?In this episode, Emily sits down with Faravaz, an Iranian musician and activist whose journey from Tehran to Berlin is a powerful story of resilience, courage, and resistance.Faravaz shares what...
Joy as a Form of Activism with Berlin-Based Drag Queen, Judy LaDivina
Judy LaDivina shares her journey from Tel Aviv to Berlin, where she discovered her drag persona and the queer community. She discusses the importance of joy as a form of activism, the challenges within the queer community, and her role in empow...