Leadership & Select Podcasts

Benjamin Lorch

Founder, Berlin School of Podcasting
Lead Instructor, Online Programs

Benjamin is a professional podcaster and the founder of The Berlin School of Podcasting. The focus of his work is international education and civil society efforts. His clients include The Robert Bosch Foundation, The Green European Foundation and The International Alumni Center Berlin. His dramatic radio work has also appeared on KCRW FM Berlin.

Benjamin also runs ЯesonatoR Radio which produces podcasts and supporting audio for international conferences, events and university-based projects.

An educator and expert on intercultural exchange programs and partnerships, he has grounded two European business schools, one international study center and inaugurated a computer coding bootcamp within Germany's #1 ranked business school (ESMT Berlin.) He lectures and consults with students and experts at the Technical University of Berlin (TU Berlin). More on Ben’s professional background here on LinkedIn.

Born in Boston, Ben came of age in Chicago, the fountainhead of podcasting, he would argue. In 2006 he returned to his German roots and moved to Berlin. Raised on radio and perpetually listening, Ben knows that stories allow us to inhabit the experiences of others and simultaneously learn something more about ourselves.

“Benjamin has a passion for podcasting and for his students. He creates a space for people to step in and contribute in an atmosphere of honest curiosity that is always friendly and approachable. I truly appreciated his authentic, hands-on, competent way of leading the seminars.”

Gábor - Systemic Consultant & Leadership Coach, Germany

“I worked with Ben on the conceptualization, implementation promotion of a podcast series entitled Education in Europe. Throughout the entire process, Ben has been a great listener and a dedicated and professional podcaster able to transform our vision into reality.

“He’s a pleasure to work with, easy-going and positive, and it was beautiful to see how he did not only engage in thorough research on the topic, but also grew equally passionate and visionary on the topic of the podcast. It’s a pleasure to recommend him”

Ioana Banach Sirbu - Managing Director at Green European Foundation

“Benjamin was critical in the creation of the Voices for Transitional Justice podcast, for which he provided a two-day training as well as production support. Working with him was an enjoyable experience because of his curiosity, humor and passion. But most importantly, Benjamin knows how to get you and others to sound good.”

Matthias Auer - Communications Manager & Conflict Transformation Research, Berghof Foundation

“A mastermind of podcasting.”

Mario Rueda a.k.a. Mizter Rad - Entrepreneur & Host of The Mizter Rad Show
”Exploring the opportunities of the next 50 years of humanity”

Some of Benjamin’s recent podcast productions

Education in Europe

A podcast about European Citizenship

In-depth interviews with dedicated practitioners, scholars and policy makers from across the European spectrum, each working with young people to strengthen our democracies and cultivate the next generation of informed and active European citizens.

Clients:

The Green European Foundation - with financial support from The Robert Bosch Stiftung (Foundation) and The European Parliament.

Decolonial Thinking

Five-part podcast special with Prof. Sabelo Ndlovu Gatsheni and Pinky Ndlovu about decolonisation.

An amazing breakdown of the complex basics of the decolonial project and the fundamental concepts needed toward this effort. An amazing listen.

Client:

Global Center of Spatial Methods for Urban Sustainability @ Technische Universität Berlin

Voices for Transitional Justice

Voices for Transitional Justice is a four-episode podcast special about the difficult process of dealing with legacies of violence. Experts from Burundi, Croatia, Germany, Georgia, Indonesia, Kenya, Peru, and South Africa discuss their efforts in coming to terms with the past. They share how victims can find ways to heal and how societies can become more just and peaceful. Episodes: The role of victims, The power of youth, Feminist perspectives, and Guarantees of non-recurrence.

Client:

Global Learning Hub for Transitional Justice and Reconciliation

A Just Transition in Agriculture

Why agriculture matters

A four-part podcast special produced by the Green European Foundation with the support of Green House Think Tank and with the financial support of the European Parliament to the Green European Foundation.

Clients:

Step One

People striving to change their world – our world

We tell you stories from the Bosch Alumni Network, a network of doers and thinkers connected across the globe, working toward positive change. Reporting from Moldova, Portugal, New York City, Sicily, Bosnia and Berlin

Client:

International Alumni Center Berlin

Benjamin Lorch — Host., Reporter & Co-Producers with Yannic Hannebohn & Jelena Prtoric

Spark Women’s Conference
”Create – Elevate – Celebrate”

A conference for female business owners and entrepreneurs.

ResonatoR Radio travels to Amsterdam to learn about the Spark 2019 Conference uniting female business owners throughout Amsterdam and across Europe to help shape a new collaborative economy.

Client:

Amsterdam Academy

Benjamin Lorch — Reporter & Producer

Inside - Out

What does it mean to reinvent yourself?

Be inspired by the stores of kind souls that have answered this crucial question throughout their lives. Hear Julia speak with musician Kieron Concannon about his journey where everything is connected by music and sound.

Client:

Julia, Berlin School of Podcasting student

Benjamin Lorch — Coach & Producer