Podcast with Benedikt Päffgen
‘What Are You Doing?’ is a conversation podcast in which we hear about the day to day life of someone, we might not have thought about before. I invite anyone who likes to talk about their everyday occupation to sit down with me for up to an hour. This explicitly includes people without work or unpaid domestic workers.
Most of how we spent our time is invisible to the wider public. I think most occupations get underestimated not only in terms of complexity but also stressfulness. In our conversation we will come across anecdotes that can help the listener get a grasp of how no occupation is easy.
I want to talk to anyone who’s willing to speak on the record, really! Of course will only publish their names or employers if my collocutor asks me to. The conversation is discrete but also personal.
About me
My name is Benedikt Päffgen, I studied Performance Art in London and try to contribute to a society where solidarity and appreciation for people’s’ lives and livelihoods is paramount. I truly believe that once we understand each other’s occupation, we can grow as a society and support one another.
If you’re interested in talking to me, please contact me at podcast@benediktpäffgen.de
Daniel is a software engineer at day and a comedian at night. We talk about ethics in software development, how governments need input from experts and how there are similarities in writing code and writing jokes. When talking about life goals we also talk about his aspirations as a comedian. Daniel doesn’t do half-arsed things! … Continue readingEP07 – Daniel – Software Engineer & Comedian
Lia is an artist from Brazil. We talk about her life as self-proclaimed nomad artist, the sustainability of it and appropriating internet culture. … Continue readingEP06 – Lia – Nomad Artist
This week I sit down with Mira, we talk about her recent translating gig, boring times in the shop and what creativity and happiness mean. … Continue readingEP05 – Mira – Translator & Shop Assistant
Melissa talks to us about organising conferences and conventions, her ambitious plans for the future and how she got where she is today. … Continue readingEP04 – Melissa – Event Manager
In this episode of the podcast I sat down with Lexy, an artist from Canada living in New York. We talk about her use of recycled materials, living in New York and her aspirations in life. … Continue readingEP03 – Lexy – Artist
Andre is from Portugal, lived and studied in London and is now in Berlin. We talk about stability, care and also children!
For questions, ideas and criticism please feel free to email me at: podcast@benediktpäffgen.de
Rosie works in a shop that sells yoga pants and is looking to find work in TV or advertising, she’s taking us along on her way.
For questions, ideas and criticism please feel free to email me at: podcast@benediktpäffgen.de