Transom in Europe
residential podcasting program
20-27 July 2025
Berlin
Instructor: David Wineberg
Master Class: Sarah Koenig of Serial
Over the course of a week in Berlin students produce a short feature story, learning the best practices of audio storytelling, interviewing, recording, mixing, editing and ethics.
You will learn how to plan, produce and launch your podcast within a system for replicating the process in the future.
Taught in-person at Publix Berlin by top podcasting professionals with a masterclass par excellence.
This accelerated, residential program is for the energized & fearless of all ages.
David Wineberg
Program Instructor
Master Class with
Sarah Koenig
Applications
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Program
Costs
3600 € per person - Includes 7 nights accommodation at Publix
2800 € per person - For Berlin-based students that can attend daily sessions
Residency
The Guest House at Publix
Beautifully appointed accommodation is included in the tuition. Single rooms and one double. (This is not a stock image!)
Instructor
David Weinberg
David Weinberg has won multiple journalism awards, including a national Edward R. Murrow award for feature reporting for "Mr. Fries Man." David is a former reporter at Marketplace. His work has been featured on The World, 99% Invisible, Wiretap, Love + Radio and WWOZ, and he produced the podcast Random Tape. His print work has been published in the New York Times.
Master Class
Sarah Koenig
Sarah Koenig co-created and hosts Serial, the award-winning and most listened-to non-fiction narrative podcast ever. Her breakthrough work brought podcasting into the mainstream. Serial won the Peabody Award, a first for a podcast production and Koenig was named one of Time magazine’s Most Influential 100 People of 2015. Sarah, along with Julie Snyder formed Serial Productions which continues to set the gold-standard in investigative audio reporting and storytelling. They produce amazing, incredibly well-researched podcasts, very popular around the world. Serial Productions joined the New York Times Company in 2020 and you can join Sarah this summer at The Berlin School of Podcasting.
Teaching Assistant,
Fixer & Program Host
Benjamin Lorch
Benjamin Lorch 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.
The Berlin School of Podcasting Presents
Transom in Europe
A 7 day residential podcasting program in Berlin to push your podcasting project forward.
Immersive, hands-on workshops & studio instruction - July 20-27, 2025.
Online orientation to get you ready and answer pre-program questions
Steady, additive activities & assignments that drive progress
Interviewing • Recording • Mixing • Editing • Storytelling ethics
Listening sessions, salon-style discussions, reflective sessions on storytelling, listening, & learning with our ears
Masterclasses with Sarah Koenig
Supportive production environment attuned to your learning style and needs
Time after class to explore Berlin
Hands-on technology training — Recorders, Microphones & Hindenburg Editing Software all provided on site
Certificate of completion
No experience necessary — Just bring your energy and passion for stories