Оригінальна назва
ZDF Magazin Royale
Випущено
06.11.2020
Країна
DE
Жанр
Комедія, Ток-шоу
Виробничі компанії
Unterhaltungsfernsehen Ehrenfeld
Статус
Поновлено
Кількість сезонів
12
Кількість епізодів
174
Jan Böhmermann welcomes his viewers every Friday to his new late-night satire on ZDF and presents socially relevant topics, paired with wit and irony.
The specials of the ZDF Magazin Royals.
Fans wish you all the best and good luck!
Markus Lanz, Carmen Nebel, Johannes B. Kerner, and Jo Schück! They all have one thing in common: true public broadcasting stars. To be inducted into the ZDF Hall of Fame, however, requires more than just belting out a catchy politician's song every now and then.
Become #specialheroes and laugh about it! Together with the German government.
Become #specialheroes and laugh about it! Together with the German government.
How not to behave in a personnel interview: arriving 11 minutes late, ranting, revealing too many private details, and making excuses upon excuses. Double jokes twice in a row are a real pain for internet nerds.
With so many unanswered questions about Wirecard, we too need help! Fortunately, three very dedicated, knowledgeable bloodhounds in the German Bundestag are providing relief in their search for answers. Fabio De Masi of the Left Party, Florian Toncar of the FDP, and Danyal Bayaz of the Greens are largely responsible for the nightmares that Finance Minister Olaf Scholz and Wirecard CEO Markus Braun have about Marsalek.
Did you know that ears are the only body part that grows throughout your life? If you suddenly can't get your mask over your ears tomorrow, you'll know why. Thank Jan Böhmermann later and first prick up your ears for the next personnel interview.
There is only one way to banish Jan Böhmermann's second-league demons: a three-day crash course with Markus Lanz, "How to be a ZDF presenter," a one-week etiquette workshop with Gudrun Nopper, aka Stuttgart's Melania Trump, and an organization seminar for inner balance with Marie Kondo.
Germany! Germany! Dark chapters in the past are our USP! So much was going on, you can't even binge that many documentaries on ZDFinfo. That's why Jan Böhmermann is meeting here in cyberspace with art historian and expert on looted art, Prof. Dr. Bénédicte Savoy.
"Lockdown girl, she's been living in a lockdown world." It's not just single parents who can hardly wait for the next lockdown; even the internet bohemian has a tie all the way to Meppen in her penultimate staff meeting of 2020.
4D What? Woodkid in the 4D studio in Grenoble, southern France. And the RTO Ehrenfeld here in Eau de Cologne, Germany. And everyone is together on ONE stage. How does that work? Via Zoom conference, or is there even Ehrlich Brother magic at play?
If there are dominoes, then it's Christmas! Ms. Dings from ZDF's HR department has done it and completed the last festive staff meeting with Internet Bohemia. After all, it was just the most terrible year of our lives.
The glass recycling bins are full of bargain cognac from the discount store, and the entire Smith family breathes a sigh of relief: Christmas is over! Normally, teenagers and Jackass hooligans are now eagerly anticipating the BANGS. Chinese firecrackers! Monster poppers! The Punisher battery-powered fireworks!
Dear parents, dear students, and dear teachers! Digitally and in a modern way, YouTube, under the pedagogical eye of Jan Böhmermann, provides parents with relief and prepares students for the serious business of life! The state of North Rhine-Westphalia's digital learning program offers 45 minutes of first-class support (also available on a continuous loop).
We're back, bitches! Because it's never been this hot. So hot that Christian Drosten fans are practically constantly aroused by so many different pandemic strategies. Everyone's just hanging out at home, playing Candy Crush, or leaving a huge ecological footprint with pointless Amazon orders.
Hello again for the first personnel interview in the best month of the year! After eight episodes of ZDF Magazin Royale, you'd think that internet Bohemians are slowly becoming compatible with the main program.
A show without an audience, lockdown isolation, and home office. As a global star from Vegesack, it's difficult for Jan to get genuine opinions, criticism, and requests from Tanja and the average consumer. The only solution: going undercover online. And in the best disguise since Detlef D! Soost on Undercover Boss: as himself.
As tidying guru Marie Kondo once said, "Get rid of things that no longer bring you joy." The day has now come for ZDF Magazin Royale to say goodbye to a long-standing, steadfast constant of the long-forgotten special interest show NEO Magazin Royale.
Winter warm-up for this Friday evening (sorry, spring is unfortunately still a no-go)! One-man multi-vocal version of GfK's No. 1 snow hit, "Winter." Turn up the autotune and get in the mood for ZDF Magazin Royale on Friday at 11 p.m.!
Georg Maier, Thuringia's Minister of the Interior, is our number one! Not only because he's not a Candy Crush addict and doesn't collect Tapsi Törtels, but because he gave us an interview about internal security.
After a month without satire, the public broadcasting beams on Lerchenberg are bending again. As a ZDF defluencer, Jan Böhmermann is doing what he does best: making things unpopular, complaining about gifts, and ranting.
Arnd Zeigler is not only the second most important Bremen resident in the world, after the Bremen Town Musicians, but also a true Hanseatic professional football insider. As a journalist and stadium announcer, he knows football fans as well as every blade of grass in Bremen's Weserstadion.
Austrian winter sports do what they please with nature: excavating glaciers, blasting mountains, and skiing in 20-degree weather. Yet the snow stays on the ground in Austria for 40 days less than it did 60 years ago.
Jan Böhmermann answers questions undercover on the Internet.
Alarm, alarm! After Jan has turned half of Germany against him in recent weeks, only ONE THING can help: a completely unironic duet with our German Beyoncé. Helene Fischer and Jan Böhmermann.
It's spring. Crocuses are blooming, emotions are igniting, and the most Christian of all holidays is just around the corner. Besides empty highways and greetings with rapid tests, the one reliable constant in this year's coronavirus Easter madness is the egg!
A colleague who's unreliable with his working hours, five months of broadcasting under coronavirus conditions, and NO audience. Namaste! Deep-seated blockages that urgently need to be resolved.
Finally, an expert on sand without a white beard, a staring stare, and a weird pointed cap. Kiran Pereira is an independent researcher and author who has been working on the international sand crisis for over ten years. Here in cyberspace, she explains to Jan Böhmermann how little we actually know about sand and why.
What is artistic freedom? Is it good? Is it bad? Jan Böhmermann is against it, Danger Dan is for it, and Igor Levit is a recipient of the Federal Cross of Merit; he couldn't care less anyway.
Small but so strong that it even holds a real 24-carat gold-framed rod on the wall! German Leitkultur isn't just found on the grill or in the kitchen drawer – the dowel is our secret star in the toolbox, because nothing holds our world together like this little guy behind the woodchip wallpaper!
Over the past 18 months, we've been lazy, shady, dirty, and tired, and with the Lieferando app on speed dial, we've racked up a serious sadness pound. That's over now. Summer is starting, time to get your body back in shape.
Go full throttle for the summer of openings and treat yourself to the fun part of the Summer Fitness Coaching. Anyone who made it through Part 1 without instant circulatory collapse or torn ligaments during the Sören Walk can now complete Part 2 of the workout without any irony.
The universe has decided to speak through Tjarn Börchenstein's mouth and venture a fearful glimpse into the future of our cosmic zodiac signs. In the public broadcaster's horoscope "ZDF Star Energy Royale," fiction becomes predetermined reality and convoluted fate becomes clear passion.
It's 35 degrees Celsius, the sweat is pouring, the grill is heating up, tempers are running high, and the folding table, covered with a practical acrylic-sealed tablecloth, is lavishly laid with pasta salad and Grandma's marble cake.
Dear sheep of the sun, moon, and stars, the unfathomable paths of fate have guided you to a new episode of ZDF's Star Energy Royale. The cosmos has called, and Tjarn Börchenstein has once again cast a deep gaze into the stars.
Screenshots are probably the most authentic insight into the minds of busy digital natives. So, to fill the gap during the rest of the summer break, we blackmailed our employees with their most embarrassing screenshots to get them to participate in "Screenshots Fired." It worked!
The powers of the infinite wisdom of the cosmos have called for the horoscopes to be read one last time through Tjarn Börchenstein's third eye. But no matter what the future holds, it brings one thing above all: the end of the summer break in September!
We know exactly what kind of screenshots you take! But don't panic, our authors Sebastian aka El Hotzo and Miguel Robitzky also know it. So there's still hope for your screenshot-weary souls. Screenshots Fired!
Cocoa and vanilla, light and shadow, black and white, East and West, balance and equilibrium, desire and satisfaction. No one brings together what belongs together quite like German marble cake.
Four months of mental preparation, ruined in a four-minute staff meeting with her favorite presenter, Jan Böhmermann. Despite a 112-day summer break at an aerial yoga retreat with a Zen garden, we're detecting slight signs of a strike in Ms. Dings from ZDF's HR department.
Whether it's a room door being flung open angrily or a draft coming through, in Germany there's only one thing that can protect doors and windows from a thunderous bang. It's the secret diva behind every German oak door and perfected social distancing long before the coronavirus pandemic: the doorstop.
Screenshots Fired – a feel-good online format with a personal touch or a ruthless shaming column? Not only the ZDF Magazin Royale team is taking screenshots faster than you can say "please," but fans of the satirical universe are also filling up their 48 GB of phone storage.
We're on a week-long break from ZDF Magazin Royale, and Jan is already back undercover on the internet. This time on eBay classifieds. It was a bit like Tinder, only without "It's a match."
The ZDF corporate culture is giving Jan Böhmermann a hard time. Structures, compliance, Mainzelmännchen (a kind of silly joke). Fortunately, to relieve stress, there's a little bit of human ZDF attention every month in the basement staff meeting room. This time, it's more intimate, open, and emotional than ever before.
Heat on, windows open, and snuggled up on the sofa with a steaming cup of cozy tea, a cozy sweater, and socks. When the leaves fall and the autumnal mood kicks in, we love to snuggle up at home. But what if you have to get out?
While all the early adopters are hanging out on TikTok, we prefer to go where the pearls of bad humor lie: in our writers' screenshot folders—inspiration from contemporary television and the home of all forgotten internet trends.
Brilliant new show ideas like "Wetten, dass..?" and the "Giovanni Zarrella Show" are achieving ratings peaks, and what are Jan Böhmermann and the ZDF Magazin Royale doing? Just a musical! Add to that the coronavirus comeback and a month without a staff meeting at Lerchenberg, and the sensitive culture lover is suddenly turning into a bitter, cynical media person. Bye-bye, good vibes!
Why should you hang out on the internet when "Hart aber fair" is on TV tonight? Our prediction for Monday, November 22, 2021: Hard but fair with the prospect of fairness! With the best guests since "Wetten, dass..?"!
Swipe, swipe, swipe, swipe, swipe. I like, I like, I like, I like. Desperate presenter, writing fanatic, influencer, fitness freak, and cat lover is looking for a talented top performer for gags and time together during the ZDF Magazin Royale winter break.
On a first date at Siggi's Almdorf at the Karlsruhe Christmas market, at Uncle Klausi's in the single-glazed winter garden, or at the Christmas party at a mid-range Italian restaurant - always there: the patio heater.
Dear politically minded community, Helmut Kohl is history, the traffic light system is on the right, and cherished traditions must be preserved. That's why ZDF Magazin Royale's "Freizeit" chief reporter, Miguel von Robitzky, has come up with a completely new trick to ensure you never forget the top personnel of the new federal government again.
Algorithms, misinformation, and the erosion of democracy by Facebook services. The Facebook Papers are long. And since we have unlimited airtime on the internet, Jan Böhmermann spoke in detail with former Facebook manager and whistleblower Frances Haugen about her favorite topic, Facebook.
Algorithms, misinformation, and the erosion of democracy by Facebook services. The Facebook Papers are long. And since we have unlimited airtime on the internet, Jan Böhmermann spoke in detail with former Facebook manager and whistleblower Frances Haugen about her favorite topic, Facebook.
Platform guy Jan Böhmermann is saying goodbye to the #zdfmagazin winter break. What's left: 1 meter of dominoes and MERRY CHRISTMAS!
For a five-euro deposit, so interchangeable yet irreplaceable. You are our lifebuoy in the human jungle known as the Christmas market. You are the cycle of things. You are pluralism. You are the most emotional chapter of German Leitkultur!
Join a Meeting! Personal Meeting ID: 891-261-3918 Hello—can anyone hear us? Hello?
eBay Classifieds: The freebie box for capitalists. We have five minutes of entertainment for you – FREE! New season, new studio, everything's sparkling. But the same old stuff is still rotting away in the warehouse.
We at ZDF Magazin Royale like to take a look at those up-and-comers. But there are still some people we haven't dared to tackle, even after eight years of hard-hitting satire. Until now! Our new colleague Jannika delves into the depths of children's afternoon programming.
An unusual program, but, as usual, too little airtime! We spoke with political scientist Lyudmyla Melnyk from the Institute for European Politics about the current situation in Ukraine and our democratic future.
Money, money, money! That's what we were really after when we sold "Freizeit Magazin Royale." About a year ago, we launched Germany's only true gossip magazine to explore the question: Can you achieve incredible circulation figures and untold wealth with scandalous headlines and half-baked, half-baked knowledge?
Porn and ethics. Film producer and pornographer Paulita Pappel demonstrates that these topics can be reconciled. In our conversation with her, we discussed the potential of ethically produced porn and why the social and political taboo surrounding pornography must end.
Fresh out of quarantine and full of social energy. And what do you want? Obviously, to make new contacts with strangers (?) within a 10-km radius. But after the moderate success in finding love on Tinder, a change of strategy is needed. Will Jan be better received by innocent first-year teachers at the student feel-good oasis JODEL?
What the f*ck is actually going on in Hungary? We don't really have a clue, but Szabolcs Panyi does. The Hungarian investigative journalist from the research platform Direkt 36 spoke in an interview about the parliamentary elections and the situation in Hungary surrounding Viktor Orbán's autocracy.
Finally home! The move to the new office is complete, but Ms. Dings from ZDF's human resources department can't inspect the swanky building in Ehrenfeld in person for the time being. The reason: a coronavirus infection from the wild ZDF rave on Lerchenberg.
Investigative to the point: That's the motto of "Eggs of Steel: Kids." At first glance, Bernhard Blocksberg appears to be a bourgeois bore. But upon closer inspection, he's actually a bourgeois bore who lives with two witches.
Please stay on the line, the next available representative will be with you! Jan played a bit of a call center, because everyone at the Ehrenfeld 24/7 hotline is on call at some point. During the lively conversations, some very hot topics were touched upon: Is spray paint really an appropriate patina?
Let's talk about WAR. There is a war of aggression going on in Europe and the world is faced with the challenge of how to behave. Who should we root for? What can we do as long as we're (still) spectators?
"Here I am human, here I'm allowed to be" – that's Jan's Tinder motto. Instead of jaded media people, at least Tinder has people who laugh at innocent history jokes. But the safe space crumbles when Jan falls victim to an unmatch... Thoughts & Prayers!
The Bohemian region you knew no longer exists. It was a fantastic time with you. Two months full of crazy action, insane projects, and above all: friendship. Thank you to you as a community for going down this path with the amazing team around Jan, Daniel, Jenny, and Benno.
Sure, parents always think their own child is the best. But it gets really annoying when these children are also incredibly self-confident. One of them is Conni, the main character from the Conni booklets, which you think are free (unfortunately, they're not; you actually get banned from the school if you don't pay for them!).
We had a simple dream: A music show without Oliver Geissen and without Mundstuhl in the green box reading trivia facts about the Scorpions. Voila, here is the first episode of Menderes' Musikbox, the world's only game show featuring Menderes AND the Ehrenfeld Radio Dance Orchestra.
You know the feeling. Conversations at rooftop parties and iconic cocktail receptions, you're chatting, and suddenly there's a funny quote, a witty meme, and no one knows where it came from. Annoying! In the ZDF Magazin Royale Potential Analysis, our authors have to demonstrate their internet knowledge.
For a good musical show, you really only need three things: Menderes, an entire orchestra, and a bunch of instruments that look like they could be pulled out of a coin-operated machine at the fair. As it happens, we have all of those things here. Welcome to round 2 of Menderes' Music Box.
In spontaneous potential analyses, our authors must prove they've still got the meme and quote thing down. New to the internet? Anyone who gets it wrong three times must attend a social media training session with Kai Pflaume.
Finale oooh oh! Two teams from the Ehrenfeld Radio Dance Orchestra compete against each other one last time. It's a matter of the ultimate victory or bitter defeat in Germany's only music show without a countdown – on Menderes' Musikbox.
On a personal note: At the start of the season, we would like to thank all our more or less voluntary donors who made it possible for us to transform Studio Ehrenfeld into a proper (one could even say "swanky") work-life balance temple over the summer months.
Did Robert Habeck really eat his cereal out of the toilet bowl? And what was the second line of the "Steuer" song again? Jan and the authors have to demonstrate their knowledge of the "internet classic" in a final potential analysis.
Jan is finally back in chat—today on Discord and briefly on ICQ. The only problem: The Discord community is still asleep or stoned at lunchtime, and ICQ has become somewhat strange. Despite initial difficulties, there were still some instructive encounters on the World Wide Web. It was definitely worth it again. AFK
Fiesmeier, Hemdglunki, and Klaasohm aren't Pokémon, but local traditions. The topic of the current issue of the Ehrenfeld hotline's service line: customs, practices, rituals. The lines were buzzing, and Jan chatted patiently with callers for eight hours without a break.
Things have been a bit quiet on the Twitch channel lately. Sorry guys, I've just been a bit busy, and sometimes you have to take care of a few things that have nothing to do with Twitch.
We live in times where people are more concerned about their ecological footprint. Straws are no longer plastic, toothbrushes are wooden, and people are happy to forgo short-haul flights to Munich for a long weekend—for the sake of the environment.
Before the show, it's the usual routine: one last coffee, a dusting of powder, one last cheese fondue, and a quick check for bad breath. And, of course, a quick COVID test. Jan and @TheOfficialDJBoBo have to wait for their results together.
Get your notebooks out, it's classwork! At irregular intervals, Jan and the authors are quizzed unannounced about their current meme and quote know-how. In the "Who Said It?" section, they compete against each other and must prove that they're not yet past their prime when it comes to internet knowledge.
Ouch! A call from ZDF after the last program on public broadcasting. Jan has to go to the HR department and answer questions. And it's not that long until the end-of-year meeting.
When it comes to the coronavirus test, we're all the same. Even our men in Hollywood, Bill and Tom, have to go through it. But it wouldn't be so bad if Jan hadn't interrupted them while they toasted champagne.
See how the tables have turned! After all these years, Jan needs Ms. Dings's help. The reason: He wants to make it big, and internationally! Unique freestyle and a raised eyebrow are no longer enough; a new identity is needed.
"The mood is really not good right now," says Souad Lamroubal in an interview. He is referring to the mood in the immigration authorities. Lamroubal is a lecturer, author, and municipal official in an immigration authority.
Mrs. Dings is closing the deal. It's the last staff meeting of the year. But the meeting with Jan isn't off to a good start. The fact that, according to a survey by the Hamburg tabloid ZEIT, a whopping 66 percent of Germans don't find the presenter Jan Böhmermann funny hasn't escaped Mrs. Dings either.
Murder! Or manslaughter? A person has died at the Interior Ministers' Conference. It's unfortunate, because such a conference is always an event with snacks and champagne, but now this gruesome act overshadows the proceedings.
As 2022 draws to a well-deserved close, our authors are being hermetically sealed and put into cryogenic sleep. As soon as the first crocuses bloom, they'll be thawed. Until then, you can watch the "Who Said It?" 2022 Year in Review on a continuous loop.
As I said, there should be a bit more happening on my channel in 2023. The whole thing with the government and taxes is off the table, friends. I've been streaming a bit again, it's coming around.
Labor law? Not with him! Ever since Bob the Builder gave up carbohydrates after 5 p.m. and beer, he's become slimmer and more ruthless. The once likeable, everyday hard worker is now a rational capitalist.
The ZDF Magazin Royale presents "Ehrenfeld Intergalactic." Jan Böhmermann and the Ehrenfeld Radio Dance Orchestra invite you to a unique political song recital.
Reality check for Jan Böhmermann! After a thrilling tour with the Ehrenfeld Radio Dance Orchestra through the German-speaking region (DACH) region, life is back to normal at Studio Ehrenfeld. Instead of standing ovations, there are queues at the coffee machine, and canapés backstage have once again become leftover pretzel sticks in the cracks in the sofa. The machines are running because Lionel Rauxel, the mastermind behind the "Böhmermann" brand, is breathing down the neck of the entire team. So now a quick wipe down and a quick send-off for the writers to the hairdresser, and then we can get started.
Caution is the mother of all virtues, even if the pandemic is fading like an 80s pop song. So, I quickly push the test stick up to just before the brain mass and then wait another fifteen minutes. Me-time for Jan in his stressful daily routine, between presenting and hardware store openings. Or not, because in the waiting room he runs into Porky and Philipp from Deichkind. And since his small-talk skills have become a bit rusty during the pandemic, it's time (once again) for the emergency questions.
The first staff review meeting of 2023 is coming up, and Ms. Dings has come up with some great ideas to improve the working atmosphere in the future. But the only thing on Jan's mind is White Lotus. And unlike his colleagues Markus Lanz and Horst Lichter, he has mixed feelings about ZDF.
Like the entire ARD pre-evening program, it's time for a quiz. In the popular "Who Said It" section, our writers are allowed (or required) to answer questions about memes, trends, and quotes. Everything from P for pop culture to L for Lanz. Knowledge of English is assumed. In some subject areas, massive gaps in knowledge emerge... Anyone who gets it wrong more than three times has to ride through Ehrenfeld on a blind donkey.
Naturally, the opinion of our valued audience is important to us. Were all their wishes fulfilled? What was there to discuss? After each ZDF Magazin Royale broadcast, the studio audience can give their feedback: How did they like it? Was it fantastic? Superb? Or just brilliant? Was the warm-up hot enough? Did Jan's suit have a sufficiently high viscose content? Are there really as many rats in the studio toilets as everyone says? We want to know everything. After all, television is primarily work for the viewers.
Finally a stream again, I'm so grateful. I got banned from Twitch because these pissants keep reporting me, filthy. Be sure to keep up with my Instagram stories.
Do you have a relative you're thinking, "Hey, he won't be around much longer?" That's where the personalized urns from the ZDF shop come in. Avoid awkward situations and discuss the urn motif before it's too late!
Jan has a big problem: He's still deeply stuck in his business coach mindset. And the feedback from the last few shows has been better. And Jan HATES feedback and performance reviews.
He's the most powerful 10-year-old in children's programming: Ryder, the leader of the PAW Patrol. No one else owns so many vehicles at once and has six puppies under his control. Above all, Ryder is ruthless when it comes to marketing his overbred puppies. There's no product that isn't adorned with his dogs' faces. A case for child welfare!
After our breakfast prayer, we were in the mood for a little guessing and riddle fun. The concept is as simple as it is ingenious: Jan and various ZDF Magazin Royale authors unravel quotes from the world of stars, starlets, and memes. In addition to voice cracks and witch burnings, this issue also features interviews with athletes. By the end, you're probably asking yourself, "What was the reason?"
Your OG JB is back. Besides, the chair was already warm, and JB is pulling it off, I promise. The opportunity for a new, dope stream with the usual swag. This time with some lousy bitch moves from the police, but it's got to be fun.
At ZDF Magazin Royale, we thrive on mutual trust and a productive feedback culture. That's why we're interested in the audience's opinion after the show. How was it? Did we deliver, or was it just okay (again)? What have you always wanted to say to Jan Böhmermann? Whether it's a bidet instead of toilet paper or Sky du Mont, we want to know.
There are some nasty main character vibes here, from Heidi's supposed bro Klara. Klara manipulates those around her with great poise, self-assurance, and professionalism, making power dynamics clear. But shouldn't she be our superhero alongside Heidi and Peter?
It's hailing. No rain, but questions for the expert on nobility: the fantastic Baron Steffen Glamour von Bickendorf – unrivaled, like the last Pringle in a can. Because when it comes to expert on nobility, there's no getting around him. Today, however, we just want to chat with him privately.
We did it again. No, we didn't listen to Sasha too loudly on Sundays, but instead asked our esteemed studio audience for their opinion. Our viewers rated the show selectively, situationally, and hopefully also subjectively.
It's summer in the Ehrenfeld studio. The air is filled with the gentle scent of sunscreen, mosquito repellent, and urine. Our presenter's shirt button placket unbuttons with breathtaking speed. A spectacle of nature otherwise only seen with Robert Habeck.
Rules are necessary in a society, no question. Otherwise, an elephant would fly through the air, and the Greens would be in favor of arms deliveries... But when rules become prohibitions, I quickly get a stomachache. With diarrhea.
After a long break from dating, Jan is back on Tinder. Based on the encounters he's had, it's likely his last for a while. After all, tight socks, tantric massages from older men, and asparagus with swordfish fillet and potatoes aren't necessarily everyone's cup of tea. But we're not judging...
SORRY, GUYS! My loyal friends know that I spend every summer on Koh Samui, taking a creative break. That's why I haven't posted anything for so long. I've also been busy with the official JB Energy Drink, which is launching soon.
Isolated, in the middle of the arid wilderness in the hostile Cologne-Bickendorf district, lies the Ehrenfeld studio. Shielded from the public eye, a team of specialists is working on a highly explosive broadcast.
Tanned to the smallest pore and adorned with a shark-shaped bracelet, she heads to her first staff meeting after the summer break. But contrary to her expectations, Ms. Dings quickly discovers: compensation, Harald Schmidt, Hubert Aiwanger, and the CDU.
Hey friends, what's up? Sorry, it's been a bit quiet here again. I was getting ready for the new Season 7 vs. Wild. But now I'm back in the game. I really missed my Bohemian army haha. Today I'm watching a 90-minute Smaland report on lock.
My dears, despite being named Playboy Man of the Year 2022, Jan remains down-to-earth! He's just really interested in what all of you out there think of us? For Jan, you're not ratings or clicks, but colorfully written pieces of paper.
He's the hero in red. Children love him, parents wink when they hear the theme song: It's about Fireman Sam. The wrinkle-free fire extinguisher with the strong chin is a true hero. At least, if you can believe the narrative in the series named after him.
Predator attack during a staff meeting? What's going on at ZDF? Jan is particularly in a tizzy today, and even a stress ball and lukewarm fennel tea aren't helping. Mr. Böhmermann gasps when he imagines Barbara Schöneberger with a mustache, and the suggestion of being part of an episode of "Verstehen Sie Spaß" (The German version of "Verstehen Sie Spaß") is the last straw for him.
Jan Böhmermann? He doesn't know anything about him personally. Nevertheless, Jan is a huge fan. Today we chat privately with the cult right-wing extremist Christopherus Töppel, discussing the latest gossip from the scene and which politicians make his animal-loving heart beat faster.
At regular intervals, Jan sits down in the living room of his private guest bungalow and devotes himself to the feedback of the people for whom he appears in front of the camera every week: No, not the ZDF management, but the audience.
Hey, I have to start with a small apology. Sorry I was offline for a while this time, but my new gaming PC is finally up and running! I talked a bit about Thomas Gottschalk and his "Wetten Dass" (Wetten That's Coming) show – it's going to be very dangerous again. I binge-watched the hundredth episode – how many times does he want to go? He's a terrible flirt.
When he heard that a rat had been seen in our canteen, Günter Wallraff immediately hopped on his bike and rode to the Ehrenfeld studio. Then, for the first time in many years, it was time for Jan to listen. As a longtime journalist, Wallraff has experienced numerous threats and lawsuits. The 81-year-old has won numerous awards for his investigative reporting and social commitment. A life dedicated to press freedom. In an interview with Jan, he spoke about his disputes with the Bild newspaper, the challenges of his career as an investigative journalist, and the most spectacular investigations of his career.
The penultimate meeting with Ms. Dings. A recap of the past few weeks. And, of course, there's one topic that can't be avoided: "Wetten dass...?" Jan looks back on the Gottschalk era with mixed feelings. In this rather balanced staff meeting, Jan also provides some clarification about his "real" fandom.
It's gotten cold, so put on your wool socks. Find out why Jan easily beats kangaroos at Scrabble and why a fish named Bertram will soon be swimming in our office in our feedback box. Thank you in advance – your feedback is as good as a warm shower!
Maybe it's the pre-Christmas spirit, or maybe it's the male sickness cover from ZDF – because: a staff meeting has never been so harmonious! Men can just chill out a bit and chat about work, Jan's Harley, and Marvel in a less stiff way than usual!
I'm back to the nitpicking game. Some idiots keep reporting me on Twitch, so I'm back here again... It's so annoying, duh! Be sure to check out my Instagram stories so you don't miss anything! Hade!
Red is a natural warning color, and according to the latest research by our young journalist Jannika, it's perfectly justified! Because Papa Smurf isn't as loving a family man as everyone thinks.
It's a long-kept secret: Four animals were the authors of the German Basic Law. The ZDF Magazin Royale sheds new light on the true story behind its creation.
Although Ms. Dings intends to approach the first personnel review of 2024 with positive energy, the mood could hardly be more tense. After the ZDF salaries were announced, Jan Böhmermann finds it difficult to restrain his irascible outbursts toward his esteemed colleagues.
How are you? Did you sleep well? How's the art coming? These are the questions Jan likes to bombard his employees with over the coffee machine. The answers, however, should be recorded on recycled paper for posterity. As the sole owner of ZMR GmbH, Jan has to face feedback from his own employees this time.
Hey everyone, I'm finally back. I had to sort out a few things regarding the cans – a few new varieties will be coming soon. I'm also working on a new thing; I'll be able to tell you more soon. Check out my Insta story in the next few days!
Spring is knocking on the door, and Jan's nose is tingling more than Olaf Scholz's. Cheers, Mr. Chancellor! Despite the fresh spring fever, Jan has to face another staff meeting. A bit of acrobatics here, a few surveillance measures there; Ms. Thing and Jan won't be #besties in this interview either.
Basketball, online banking, green Balisto – how well does Jan really know his employees? In this feedback session, Jan uses his multifunctional tube scarf to protect himself from nasty insiders and active sycophants. Why exactly is Carlos a Tasmanian devil? What's the deal with the London scandal? Interesting questions, cryptic answers.
I watched this wild Eurovision Song Contest pre-selection like a hobby-less person. Böhmiarmy knows it's mostly delicious, sleazy black metal, but I watched the NPC contest anyway. Things are a bit quieter on Twitch and my Instagram right now; they're working on a big launch.
The Minions are extremely popular with children and boomers alike. While some enjoy the cartoons and merchandise, the over-50s passionately post sayings like "No coffee — no me" with a funny Minion in their WhatsApp stories.
Moving, watering plants, making tea. Sure, it's a bit annoying, but at the end of the day, we all like to help our friends! But what happens if, because of a friend, you suddenly find yourself running away from sharks, fighting monkeys, or spending 24/7 isolated in your room?
The first staff interview after the summer break is coming up, and a lot has built up on ZDF's side. Mrs. Dings is desperate to be included in the TV awards and is trying to finally awaken the presenter's interest in the supernatural.
At some point, we woke up and realized: Everything is political! Which car do you drive? Do you buy sausage made from pressed pork or pressed soy? Do you publicly support Dieter Bohlen or Thomas Anders?
Duty is duty, and schnapps is schnapps. But the mulled wine offered by ZDF HR manager Ms. Dings is declined by consummate professional Jan Böhmermann. Even though the mood at the last personnel meeting of the year has a Christmassy feel, the most important thing to discuss is the serious cases from the last season of ZDF Magazin Royale.
We're taking a little trip back in time with "Eggs of Steel KIDS." Back to a TV era when children's shows were still created with silhouette animation. Well, which millennials will resonate with that?
It was actually long overdue to take a closer look at this bright red friend from the deep sea. In the current issue of "Eggs of Steel KIDS," we take a closer look at the talking crab Eugene Krabs.
New year, new problems. Mr. Müller is stepping in for Mrs. Things, who has sprained her ankle, and after months on tour with the RTO, Jan isn't exactly in top form for the executive suite. To mentally prepare, he had a few Moulin Kölsch beers, and with a slight slant, toxic compliments are much easier to deliver.
In an interview on microtargeting, expert Dr. Simon Kruschinski explains how dangerous targeted advertising can be for democratic participation. What happens when election campaigns are conducted on platforms owned by super-rich tech bros?
In Ms. Dings's brand-new office, Jan has to put up with a few questions about his e-scooter tour. ZDF receives fines every day because Jan considers the German Road Traffic Act (StVO) to be "well-intentioned advice."
For his first show, Jan ventured into the darkest corners of the internet, into the epicenter of serious Illuminati and clairvoyants – on Telegram. Follow him down the rabbit hole and finally learn the truth about the big "conspiracy."
Jan Böhmermann is in election fever. Still electrified by the exciting US election, he's immediately back to analyzing the CDU party chairmanship race.
Jan Böhmermann answers the question why former Wirecard board member Jan Marsalek has balls of steel.
Jan Böhmermann deals with right-wing extremist structures in the German police.
The new HuFo at Berlin Castle is so fresh, hip, and above all, retro! It really has EVERYTHING in the new old Hohenzollern Palace: souvenir shop, museum café, quiet room, and maybe even stolen art from the colonial era?
Jan Böhmermann describes how a deadly pandemic can sometimes be seen as an opportunity.
Jan Böhmermann explores the question of where we should get our daily Trump madness from after the end of Trump's term in office and awards the "Orange Angel" seal of quality.
Jan Böhmermann investigates the background behind the EU border protection agency "Frontex".
Jan Böhmermann answers the question why so many influencers are drawn to Dubai.
Jan Böhmermann investigates the question of who the 17 most spectacular German interior ministers in the world actually are.
Jan Böhmermann wonders why digitalization is progressing so slowly in Germany.
Jan Böhmermann answers the question why millions of dollars continue to flow into professional football during the Corona crisis, while ordinary consumers have to fear for their existence.
Jan Böhmermann examines the circumstances of the Corona cluster in Ischgl and delves into the shadowy world of the Austrian ski lobby.
Jan Böhmermann deals with the long-term consequences of the use of nuclear energy.
Storks fly south in winter, Thor Steinar jackets march from west to east year-round. There are good reasons why Nazis like to settle in the East.
Sand doesn't just lie lifeless on the beach and stick to your water shoes six months after a Mallorca vacation: it's everywhere! In cars, houses, soap, computers, and grated cheese—making it arguably the most undervalued raw material of our time.
The dirty stepbrother of quality journalism is a pure money-printing machine of the last century. Doing business with lies and misanthropic stories under the guise of press freedom?
Even 16 years later, Hartz IV still does not work as the promised great labor market reform: two-thirds of the people who slip into unemployment today end up directly at the old social assistance level from before 2005.
Just a few days ago, the Oscars were awarded in L.A. And in Germany, the film industry is doing what it does best: always casting the same three men in leading roles, producing films with shallow storylines, and never a single film without a penis joke.
Austria, you are our favorite neighbor! You gave the world Wiener Schnitzel, DJ Ötzi, and, unfortunately, a young boy as Chancellor. That's why it's always good to have a true friend who, in difficult times, can honestly tell you that your dear little Penate Chancellor with the €600 gel hair is painting the four pillars of democracy turquoise.
What's on Wikipedia is considered "the truth." If you don't like that, you can let reality be changed where it's made: in the world's most important encyclopedia.
Germans love technological innovations. ACTUALLY. But in reality, we fear a hostile takeover by autonomous robots that will steal our jobs and take over the world.
Germany, a country made for cars, not people! Because let's be honest: Cars are simply better people. Or have you ever had your heart broken by your city SUV? Probably not!
Ever heard of microtargeting? Facebook makes a lot of money from it, and ALL parties represented in the Bundestag use microtargeting on Facebook in their election campaigns.
We have good news and bad news: the AfD lost the federal election. BUT, thanks to a few million idiots, it can still enter the Bundestag for a second time and even win something.
True crime is EVERYWHERE! Besides Helene Fischer's new album, there's nothing hotter right now than mysterious stories about real crimes! True crime experts on TV are especially mysterious.
Moria, the refugee camp on the Greek island of Lesbos, burned down a year ago! Afterward, everyone agreed: Something as inhumane as the Moria camp must not be allowed to exist again in Europe.
Whether in mouth oil, bath bombs, dog shampoo, or lubricant – CBD is in everything, even though lifestyle CBD is to the body what the demands of Fridays For Future are to politics: It doesn't matter. Sorry to ruin the placebo effect for you again.
On May 10, 1991, angry demonstrators threw eggs at Chancellor Helmut Kohl on the market square in Halle an der Saale, prompting Kohl to promptly launch a brawl with the protesting East Germans. The ZDF MAGAZIN ROYALE presents a gripping musical about unity, the power of revolution, and the power of love, centering on this now almost forgotten turning point in the relationship between East and West Germany.
If your old schoolmate contacts you again after years, there are only two options: Either he finally wants his "Fast and Furious" DVD box set back, or he now works at Deutsche Vermögensberatung AG and wants to sell you 15 life insurance policies. What one in ten Germans, including your old schoolmate Sascha, does can't be wrong! Can it?
Welcome to QUARTER TO WELKE – the talk show that's making headlines. Today, we're discussing sex, cabbage rolls, and the loss of power of the former media giant Axel Springer SE with five high-profile guests.
Yesterday, knitting sweaters in the Bundestag, today climbing the career ladder. Compromises are necessary if you want to govern, and then the traffic light coalition will work. Or, dear Greens?
The German constitutional state is merciless and consistent! Whether it's theft, robbery, manslaughter, murder, or driving without a ticket.
Facebook is working with crazy fascists and burning down the democracies of the world.
Why are we still in the middle of a fucking pandemic despite the vaccine? The research team at ZDF Magazin Royale has discovered: There's a world outside of Germany. AND who would have thought: When it comes to vaccinations, the world splits in half!
Thanks to Freud, there has been an effective treatment for mental illness for over 100 years: psychotherapy! While it helps, in Germany it's easier to get a free PCR test than a psychotherapy appointment.
Eternal life & world domination - who is Peter Thiel, the future boss of Austria's disgraced former Chancellor Sebastian Kurz?
When was the last time you thought about National Socialism? Over half of all Germans don't like to think about it and would prefer to put an end to the topic.
What a week! There's another war in Europe. War in the 21st century! Should we update all our news apps around the clock and follow the Klitschkos' Instagram stories, or just put our smartphones away?
Paying for things online? Never! Especially not for pornography, which is accessible 24/7. And the age restriction is even easier to bypass than the Sanifair turnstile. So, all good, right?
Honestly, our relationship with Deutsche Bahn is a case of couples therapy. They keep standing us up and making us wait, but in the end, we still find ourselves standing hopefully on one of their tracks. And they take our money, too.
Music, dance, life, passion – nowhere are these powerful concepts more united than in pop music. And pop shows are always on TV! Brilliantly produced events with special effects, stars, and all of it packed into a compact 180 minutes.
Right-wing populist rulers are all the rage! And the current show is about one of these right-wing poster boys: Viktor Orbán – formerly liberal, now right-wing nationalist.
If you click through the timelines and hashtags, you'll quickly find yourself talking about cosmetic surgeries from fitness influencers. And these surgical procedures are advertised there just as casually as the latest running shoes from the human fountain of youth, Kai Pflaume.
Clemens Tönnies has them all: the mini wiener chain, the grill torch, and the crispy ham – all the delicious meat products made from ground cartilage, hooves, and bacon that we love so much on the grill. What's going on behind the butchered pigs of the slaughterhouse empire?
We were all deceived by Vladimir Putin—and above all, DISAPPOINTED. But at least we're now on the right side in a war. All of Germany is against Putin. Except for a few who spread Putin's propaganda here, too.
Fynn Kliemann has all sorts of things in his portfolio: DIY, NFTs, and so on. But what do you do when a global pandemic suddenly appears? How can you give something back to society?
"That's a lot of opinion for so little knowledge." This sentence is often heard in editorial conferences and got us thinking. Who's constantly calling the landline, and what does the Sunday question have to do with Germans' sex lives?
We love vacations. Whether it's winter or summer break, we're basically always on some beach with cocktails and diving lessons included. We especially enjoy traveling with TUI. Let the ozone hole be the ozone hole for a while and chill out.
Who is actually responsible for prosecuting hate speech online? Each of the 16 federal states is responsible for its own actions – what could possibly go wrong? The Internet police patrol car urgently needs to be inspected.
Water – H2O, as we Quarks viewers call it. This super element is a true all-rounder, versatile, and something we take for granted in Germany. But: We have a water problem.
Animals – man's best friends. That is, when they're not spreading deadly diseases. It's incredibly annoying! Zoonoses are infectious diseases that are transmitted between animals and humans.
Microtransactions? Sounds kind of boring. Things get interesting when little Johannes can't leave his bedroom for nine weeks and suddenly €15,000 is debited from his dad's account via PayPal.
Will Star Wars soon become a reality? And what do satellites have to do with it?
What do members of parliament actually do after their time in the Bundestag? Some have been hit hard. One wrong step, one careless moment, one casual signature, and they're in it: lobbying.
Who is responsible for cybersecurity in Germany? And what is the common thread doing here again? The trail leads... to the Kremlin!
Wine drinkers have style, solid wood bookshelves, and can explain complex issues like the Middle East conflict or the dangers of cancel culture in just a few words. But they can only do all of this with a liquid companion in hand.
How about a good mood for a change? And what helps better than music? Lots of music!
Dear Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution. Honestly, the 90s, 00s, and 10s weren't your era. Even today, things aren't always running smoothly, and you've shredded a few files on the NSU and right-wing extremism too many.
Public broadcasting: Incorrect distribution of funds, poor working conditions and outdated structures in the committees.
Sometimes dad's tirades aren't enough to catapult little Lucas into the Bundesliga. That's when professionals step in: player agents, managers for football talents so young that they occasionally lose a baby tooth while heading the ball.
A school without pressure to perform and stuffy classrooms. In harmony with nature, perhaps even with a petting zoo – Waldorf schools. A concept with extraordinary approaches and a questionable inventor with a penchant for racial theory and esotericism.
The greatest threat to Germany is, OF COURSE, left-wing extremism and its most cunning advocate: the FDP.
There is agitation against trans people. Journalists, activists, academics, and even veteran feminists take to the streets to protest self-determination or write "opinion-driven" articles in "liberal" daily newspapers.
Besides a factual debate about THOSE UP THERE with the family and dried-out wreaths with real candles, what's a must at Christmas? An Advent calendar. That's why we want to open a very special Advent calendar with you.
Germany has a bunker shortage. Therefore, the hard-working, ultra-rich perpetrators of the crisis must take their fate into their own hands.
Why not like someone for once? After all, there aren't only assholes in the world, are there? Well, in the human world... Orangutans have clean lives, shiny fur without split ends, and their mothers lovingly care for their children.
Christian Schmidt has been High Representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina since 2021 and is something of a problem bear. "High Representative" sounds like Superman's next nemesis, but it's an office with a lot of power and special powers.
We're talking to you about the most contagious virus since the dawn of humanity: enthusiasm and success. Now some people might say, "Wait, those are two different things." Simple formula: You always have more than one of the good things in your pocket.
Five months later, we take a closer look at a topic that's still relevant today: the protests in Iran and the Iranian Revolutionary Guard. They use torture, terror, and violence to maintain the Ayatollah's rule.
One thing is certain in life: death. For relatives, it's a real bummer, because Grandpa Alois also wants a proper burial. But what actually happens between the deathbed and the grave? It's a good thing Grandpa Alois doesn't have to experience that anymore.
At Guinness World Records you will not only find absurdities such as the longest beard or the most cups in one hand, but also records set by governments whose basic democratic understanding is not really record-breaking.
Satire in its purest form. Dieter Nuhr has been a fixture in German cabaret for many years and is now hard to imagine without him. He dissects current political events with biting humor.
There's no reason to be ashamed of a bald head, just as there is no reason to be ashamed of a Harley under the carport or the gin collection in the in-house bar. Germany's most oppressed minority lives among us and holds (some) system-relevant jobs.
German city centers: Always there for you, but never the way you'd like. A gray concrete jungle, the same old snack bars and optician shops. And if you're under 80, a woman, or poor, leisure activities become difficult.
The path to your driver's license: theory lessons, theory test, practical lessons, practical test. Stress-free learning in a pleasant environment – just like in a real school. Only the classroom, aka driving school car, is a bit more cramped and often more oppressive.
Anyone can produce a show from tape. But going live is the pinnacle of linear television. So the team dressed up, cursed a lot beforehand, and simply let the tapes roll.
We like to buy German brand-name products, and we're no exception when it comes to guns. But please don't confuse us with the gun nuts over there in the US. After all, they also choose German and Austrian quality workmanship for their guns.
British week(s) on ZDF Magazin Royale! Baron Steffen Glamour von Bickendorf joins the big names on "You" and "You."
The International Center for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD) is an international organization that has adopted a motto: Good foreigners in, bad foreigners out!
We're crazy about the sea. And when you say sea, you also have to say container shipping. Behind all this are friendly family businesses that care more about the taste of salt on your tongue than about trivialities like fair wages.
Twitter after the Musk takeover: Why do you suddenly have so many right-wing accounts recommended in your timeline? Why are some of the accounts you follow only displayed sparsely? How political is the purchase of the platform really?
Whether it's Southside, Rock am Ring, or Deichbrand – who makes these entertainment fireworks possible? Eventim, of course, our trusted ticket provider. Well, often you have no other choice.
Unity and justice and hoarding gold. Gold is the all-rounder and therefore extremely popular – especially among Nazis, aristocrats, and Reich citizens. So gold manages to have an even more unpleasant core target group than Gönrgy.
Today, the focus is on ritual violence. It's said to originate, for example, from satanic cults that use brutal rituals to control the personalities of their victims. However, there's no evidence for this. Or does a psychotherapist know better?
Get out of Germany and get a taste of something new! If we want to improve our German, the following places remain: Austria, Switzerland, Mallorca, everything around Lake Garda, campsites in the Netherlands, and Liechtenstein.
Somehow, Germany has lost its spirit. And what do you do with once-popular brands that no one wants to know about anymore? You give them a new coat of paint and label them with "with a new recipe." Let's get to work. Because #YouAreGermany.
Police officers send each other racist, anti-Semitic, and other degrading memes on WhatsApp. Things they find really funny. But how are these "satire" chats actually viewed by their own colleagues in the police force?
Are officers from Frankfurt's 1st Police Station involved in the "NSU 2.0" threatening letters? What role does a homemade wedding cake play? Satirical investigator Jan Böhmermann searches for the perpetrator(s).
Out of the stuffy Bundestag offices and into adventure. Travel fever knows no political leanings! But oh dear: The budget is almost used up before the summer holidays! How do you get to the next crisis zone with an empty travel budget?
Most Germans take their organs with them to the grave. Every eight hours, someone in Germany dies because they don't receive a life-saving donor organ. Is the organ shortage solely our fault, or is it (once again) those at the top?
A larger-than-life duel despite competitors the size of thumbnails – and the battle seems clear. The bee is great because it produces honey and pollinates flowers, the bark beetle is evil because it destroys trees. Is it really that simple?
Delicious shakes, puddings, iced coffees, and much more. These delicacies can also help you lose weight—what's the catch? Despite reputable advertising faces like Carmen Geiss and Rezo, could these products possibly even have unwanted side effects?
It's time for the ZDF Magazin music episode! THE music festival of the year with Alli Neumann, Apsilon, Oliver Tree, Domiziana, Ski Aggu, Badmómzjay, Blumengarten, and a special surprise act, now on your favorite MainStage: the ZDF Mediathek.
You can hear it on every corner of the internet: Cancel culture. But what does it mean? When you're not supposed to sing racist songs anymore? When you're not even allowed to light a cigarette in the office? Or when media lawyers want to suppress free reporting?
Same-sex marriage has been legal in this country for six years. However, the government still prefers the following scenario: the man earns more than the woman, the woman stays at home. And the government also offers generous incentives for this form of marriage.
Networking is no longer done at wobbly bar tables at trade fairs, but digitally! Tincon, Maker Faire, OMR, re:publica, and the like – they're all united on LinkedIn.
The war in the Middle East has never been so clear and easy to understand. It's obvious: Who is to blame, who is anti-Semitic, who is racist, and who—and this is ultimately the most important thing—is right?
Affordable fueling, enjoying a quinoa bowl, and just being human. In reality, however, rest stops are expensive, the food tastes bad, refueling is costly, and you have to pay to take a boat. Why are German rest stops such a misery?
Having plants in the home has long been more than just a trend. It's part of the personality of urban trendsetters, an important status symbol in the background of video calls. But where do houseplants actually come from?
The FPÖ, the AfD's Austrian sister party, is leading in the polls. Will Austria soon have a new "People's Chancellor"? And why is someone like John Otti not in the German charts?
Maximilian Krah is one of the AfD's most extreme figures and knows exactly how to appeal to the voters of the future. In addition to a "traditional" image of masculinity, he also propagates misogyny, racism, and anti-democratic thinking.
Hunting is sport, hunting is tradition, and above all, hunting is pure nature. Around 436,000 people in Germany have a hunting license—can so many Germans be wrong? First of all: Yes. Because not everyone is concerned about preserving a healthy ecosystem.
Professional teeth cleaning and braces: Only the best for your teeth, and you're happy to pay extra out of pocket. But what do the legendary studies actually say about this?
Germany is in a deep sleep! Society and politics fall asleep when it comes to uncomfortable decisions. Enough of that! A judge will ensure law and order. In the name of the people.
The Bhakti Marga religious community is headquartered in the Taunus Mountains. Their guru's motto is "Just Love." But why does Bhakti Marga, alongside meditation, dancing, and yoga, generate millions in annual revenue?
The ZDF Magazin Royale is like a regular episode of "Die Rosenheim-Cops": There's a dead body. Who does the lifeless body belong to? Jan sets out to find clues, as there are clues as to who might be involved in this criminal case.
Thousands of German highway bridges are in need of repair. Our bridges are like boomers: They've been working their butts off for us for a long time, but now their bones are rotten, and the government hasn't taken care of their replacements in time.
"If you sleep with the window open, you'll wake up with a cold" – the truth is right there on the windowsill: drafts make you sick. Yet most people in Germany turn a blind eye to the obvious danger.
On February 19, 2020, a right-wing extremist murdered nine people of immigrant origin in Hanau, Hesse. The night of the attack raises many questions, especially about the work of the police. Added to this is the patchy investigation following the terrorist attack.
The hashtag #Astrology has billions of views on TikTok. Merchandise, personal advice, and questionable medical recommendations. Where does astrology end as a harmless hobby and where does it become a dangerous alternative to science and facts?
Johann Sebastian Bach, Klaus Kinski, Goleo. All great names who have one thing in common: They are geniuses. Some attentive readers may have noticed that the list includes only men. So where are the female geniuses?
Once fashionable, now stigmatized: smoking. Can disposable e-cigarettes bring us back to the good old days? Will flavors like "Mango Guava" and "Strawberry Iced Peach" reintroduce our youth to healthy snacking?
Artificial intelligence is so ubiquitous, it's time it did something for our security. For example, protecting the EU's external borders. How brilliant would it be to finally be able to outsource inhumane actions to machines?
Football is a passion, a fandom, a popular sport. But it's also an opportunity to earn a lot of money. There's plenty to be had not only with TV rights and merchandise, but also with sports betting. Tipico, Bwin, and Betano are some of the big players.
Behind the scenes with Jan Böhmermann and the ZDF Magazin Royale. What drives the people behind the show? A team of journalists got exclusive insights.
Entertainment and relevance in a new dimension. The roots of the late-night show combined with journalistic research – welcome to the new era of social satire with Jan Böhmermann.
Sometimes all you need is a cup of tea, and you'll be fine! The tiredness gets better if you put your phone away! This is what people in Germany have to listen to when they seek medical help for long Covid or ME/CFS.
Dust can be created when feces and urine meet, dust can trigger allergies, be vacuumed, make movies magical, accelerate climate change, avenge colonial nuclear tests, and maybe even save humanity. Don't you believe it?
Instead of working outdoors, weather forecasters are slumbering in stuffy TV studios, waiting to ruin everyone's evening with one word: "Rain." They deserve to be able to host a show in the glistening snow once a year.
In some regions of eastern Germany, there are free advertising papers that resemble local newspapers. In them, Grandpa Kurt finds obituaries, reports on club events, and the occasional guest article by Hans-Georg Maaßen.
Gaming, Twitch, Steam – even in the world of computer games, there's a catch: people, especially men, in internet subcultures. How apolitical can a scene be where racism, sexism, and right-wing extremist communities are part of everyday life?
Already that late? Just a quick check of my DM inbox. Oh, Jan Hofer uploaded a Reel. This TikTok shows how to make your own chocolate. A YouTube tutorial on how to build a pool. Better look for apps to help you fall asleep.
In the heart of the beautiful Sachsenwald forest in Schleswig-Holstein, the promised land of the young CDU veteran Daniel Günther, one can often be puzzled while taking a break at a mysterious hut. Why are there so many mailboxes at the entrance?
Some of the former intelligence chiefs want to give it another try in retirement: out of the German intelligence services and into the well-paid private sector. Perhaps the knowledge from their former days will also prove useful in their new jobs.
Humana, Think Twice, and even Picknweight. No vintage football jersey or fake leather jacket is safe from Jan. That's why the secondhand hunter has delved into the interesting history of a very special secondhand chain.
Sticking to your word, standing up straight – there are many words for the proverbial backbone. What does it mean to show backbone, both in small and large ways? Does one have backbone if one posts a story saying Trump's victory is stupid?
Accommodations for refugees are often run by private companies. This generates a lot of money. Where does it say that human rights and profit maximization are mutually exclusive?
City dwellers think matcha latte comes straight from the purple cow, and villagers are afraid of electricity. There are many prejudices when it comes to the eternal battle between city and country. We finally answer the question: WHERE do we want to live?
To avoid being asked why you're still single this Christmas, dating apps are currently in full swing. But the companies behind them are apparently more concerned with something else than true love.
In the fight against the woke zeitgeist of the German media landscape, a brave unit of online journalists at Nius is not deterred by annoying things such as journalistic diligence and is willing to give right-wing extremists a platform.
Inclusion - Deficient! People with disabilities in Germany often face barriers. They cannot participate in activities that are taken for granted. Institutions such as special needs schools and workshops often further contribute to their exclusion.
Setting off fireworks after New Year's Eve or skipping handwashing in public restrooms: all signs of a life of freedom. But libertarians and right-wing extremists claim that this freedom is under threat. So what choice do they have but to restrict it?
Behind the Shen Yun dance show is a sect that spreads its ideology not only in propaganda shows but also in a globally active media.
Political parties use social media platforms like Instagram and Facebook for their election campaigns. Microtargeting allows them to place personalized campaign ads—a win-win situation for the parties and the platforms. But also for voters?
How wonderful that was: Two crosses on Sunday and the election was over. Four years of peace! But first, we need to talk about the mood during the election campaign: Why was there so much talk about migration – and does Alice Weidel prefer a suit or joggers?
Many people feel lonely. How can this be when we are connected to the entire world through our smartphones? Are we really alone in our loneliness? Or is there a common solution?
Worn-out copies of Gala magazine from 2022, coughing patients in the waiting room, and the diagnosis: "Yes, that's what's going around!" A visit to a doctor's office can be sobering. Medfluencers now offer a welcome alternative.
Birth rates – sounds like a Saturday night game show, but they actually refer to the average number of children a woman is expected to have in her lifetime. This number is supposedly too low. Do we really have a problem with offspring?
In the summer of 2021, the German Armed Forces fled Afghanistan. The Taliban were back in power. People at risk were promised safe passage. The future German government has already announced that it will end the program. How did this happen?
Austria. This is where the fairy tale of René in Luck took place, who set off with a bag full of gold coins, foundations, and 1,138 companies. But evil forces abruptly ended Benki-Boy's meteoric rise: courts and public prosecutors. Bankruptcy, pre-trial detention.
We often avoid contact with our neighbors, Poland. Unless it's about cheap gas, cheap Baltic Sea vacations, or firecrackers. But why is that?
When we suggested Jan get some fresh air, we actually meant a short walk – but Jan preferred to cross the country on his e-scooter. Who do you meet on a trip like that? How long does a battery charge last? And what's the point of all this?
Protecting the population should actually be an uncontroversial issue, right? Far from it, because such an unsightly dike is a thorn in the side for some: angry residents, greedy archdukes, and a forgetful leaflet-distributing brother are putting obstacles in the way of flood protection.
Have you ever noticed that YouTube has more to offer than just awesome ZDF content? If you look in the dark corners, you'll find them: right-wing extremists! They've figured out that right-wing content gets a lot of clicks. Naturally, one political party is especially pleased about this support.
Many men don't understand that the female body during menstruation isn't unhygienic or repulsive, but a miracle of nature. That's over now! Jan Böhmermann is the first man to address the topic. For women—and everyone in between and beyond.
Jan bought his first condominium with his pocket money. Today, he shares his property with many tenants in solidarity – and, as a true benefactor, shares his real estate hacks with you!
Right-wingers wave their black, red, and gold pride flags next to the Pride parade. A queer celebrity on a children's show causes a shitstorm. Is it no longer "okay to be gay"?
Greenland's location is fantastic! With the right mindset, the iced-out island will soon no longer be an insider tip. It's clear that Russia, China, and the USA are involved in this Arctic melting pot.
With the Jadebuben and a few surprises in their luggage, the Ehrenfeld Radio Dance Orchestra, including Jan Böhmermann, traveled through the German-speaking region (DACH). We followed along with the cameras in Stuttgart.
What if there were no longer left and right? How neutral do we need to become in the future? Perhaps it's time to ask ourselves: Am I still asking the right questions?
Domestic violence happens so frequently in Germany that you could set your watch by it: every two minutes. Statistics are now even being collected on femicides – with several key findings.
Turn off your brain, get your legs moving! Millions of people are already running it: the marathon. Anyone can be a runner, as long as they invest enough: in equipment, nutrition, apps – and the right mindset.
Is teaching not such a relaxing profession after all? Far-right slogans are increasingly becoming part of everyday school life. What happens when a teacher wants to stand up for democracy?
The US government has declared the alleged Deep State to be its greatest enemy so that it can build an actual Deep State to fight the alleged Deep State.
A sense of responsibility. Three men, bursting with it, are personally intervening out of concern for the German media landscape: with money, entrepreneurial spirit, and of course, the right personnel.
It's fresh, mineral, aphrodisiac, slightly salty, subtly shelly in the mid-palate, and intensely nutty in the finish: the oyster. But this outrageously erotic snack needs our help!
For the first time in its long and proud history, the International Comedy Union (ICU) is offering an exclusive insight.
People experiencing mental health crises can find themselves in exceptional situations. Police officers are repeatedly overwhelmed when dealing with individuals in such circumstances.
Do we ALL have to die? Theoretically, it can happen to any of us at any time. But who lives longer depends primarily on who has the deeper pockets.
Entrepreneurs looking to save money need to leave the major cities and move to towns with lower business taxes. With a bit of luck, they might even share a mailbox with a DAX-listed company.
According to surveys, around 80 percent of Germans support the decriminalization of abortion. But well-connected groups are against it – and are interfering in other people's wombs.
More and more people are using large artificial language models like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Grok. But these AI chatbots pose numerous risks to their users.
Disposable agents, bridgeheads, AfD: Russia is waging a hybrid war against states that support Ukraine. And also against Germany, within Germany.
Nitrous oxide is readily available for purchase at many kiosks in Germany. Completely legal and usually without age verification. But why is it even possible to buy the drug at a kiosk?
Alternative practitioners treat patients without regulated training and state-approved methods: Are they justifiably controversial, or do they even deserve UNESCO cultural protection?
Warning: Laugh out loud! What's going on in the "land of progress" Saudi Arabia? They even have a comedy festival! Progress in pop culture. In women's rights. And in executions.
The Epstein Files. Among three million unsorted pages that are almost impossible to survey, one can also find a German who exchanged encrypted messages with Epstein: David Stern.
Israel and the US are bombing Iran to make it a better country – and are accepting civilian casualties in the process. Is it permissible to break international law to eliminate an unjust regime?
25 million Germans use Doctolib, but that's still not enough for the online appointment booking portal. What are the French company's goals – and why does it want our data for its AI?
Bullying, doxxing, stalking, swatting, self-hatred – the 2026 season at the Schauspielhaus Bickendorf has begun! With a brilliant debut that brings the anonymity of the digital world to the stage.
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