Insider Tips
Lockdown laughs! New Friday night comedy podcast
We could all use a good laugh right now and, lucky us, beloved English comedy institution Comedy Café Berlin is heeding the call! They launch tonight new podcast Temperature Check, a weekly blast of snappy, topical humour. Don't miss it on EXB! Read more
Mar 27, 2020
Page turners! Rixdorf Editions' neglected German classics
INSIDER TIP: The one-man Neukölln-based indie publishing house specialises in translating turn-of the-century German authors. With seven titles to date, including the groundbreaking "Berlin's Third Sex", these classics are eye-openers. Read more
Mar 27, 2020
Check out queer film distributor Salzgeber's VoD offers!
INSIDER TIP! Salzgeber's catalog of German and international queer and documentary cinema is a great place to catch under-the-radar gems. This week they released our critic's tip, the quietly daring Emily Dickinson biopic "Wild Nights With Emily". Read more
Mar 20, 2020
Worthy reads: Mikrotext's inspiring e-books
INSIDER TIP! Need a gripping read? Berlin publisher Mikrotext specialises in short reading material and offers e-books in English. Their latest title "I want to be accurate, not shocking", an interview with sculptor Louise Bourgeois, is a must-read. Read more
Mar 20, 2020
Kolyma2: Food delivery with a soul
INSIDER TIP! In the times of Corona, delivery services are increasingly in demand. Looking for a grassroots alternative? Kolyma2 meets the hyperlocal ethical standard. A food courier collective offering riders fairer conditions. Read more
Mar 16, 2020
Time for a critter-based diet? Insnack's crickets to go
INSIDER TIP! Eco-friendly eating doesn’t have to be plant-based. Insnack's cricket munchies are not for the squeamish eater, but nutrition-wise the protein rich insects are hard to beat. If you're feeling brave, they offer simply roasted! Read more
Mar 16, 2020
