Sample Podcast 97 One Last Time 2025

Yes, it was originally supposed to be released last year, but who expects the three times to record by far the longest episode of their podcast career, during this cozy (and sometimes overtired) rehearsal room conversation between the years. But; (largely) everything in it, everything on it. The big topics that move the world, the last podcast year compactly summarized, an ode to the guests (especially to one), almost an hour of material battle analysis and yet another about the not even so surprising findings. And towards the end there is finally a lot of my own music. See you (or rather “hear you”?) in 2026 (ah, we already are? Well well, next week).

🧭 Episode Topic Overview

Arriving in the rehearsal room

An unfiltered entry: Technology is catching on, conversations are stumbling away – and this is exactly what creates the atmosphere that characterises this episode.

Between Years and Thoughts

Christmas, the end of the year and the moment in between: personal reviews, fatigue, routines and the feeling of stopping for a moment.

Speaking without a plan – but with an attitude

Why not every conversation needs a goal and digressions often tell more than structured theses.

Music as a retreat

Making music between everyday stress, idealism and the desire not to be bent creatively.

Synthesizer, Gear & Reality check

Hardware dreams, software updates, bad purchases, highlights – and the honest question of what you really need.

Trends, Hypes and Disillusionment

What is ‘pronounced’, why many things seem interchangeable and where real inspiration still arises.

AI, Creativity and Grey Zones

Artificial intelligence between tool, threat and opportunity – including copyright, in-house performance and cultural responsibility.

Platforms & monetization

Streaming services, advertising, subscription models and the question of who actually benefits from music and podcasts.

Community, expectations and reality

Listeners, comments, feedback – and the fine line between exchange, projection and pressure to expect.

Social background noise

Football, media events, attention economy and the feeling of being part of a constant noise.

Humor, irony & border tests

Jokes, side blows, deliberate overdrafts – and why not everything has to be meant with beer.

The Year in the Rearview Mirror

A personal review of podcasts, conversations, dynamics and changes in your own format.

Fatigue, Doubt and Continuation

Exhaustion, questions of meaning and yet the desire to continue – only more consciously.

Open end instead of conclusion

Not a final judgment, not a final plan – but thoughts that can be taken along.

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Number of downloads: 522
Playing time: 4:47:33
Date of admission: 27.12.25
This episode is from season 4, there are a total of 4 seasons.


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Author: Sascha Markmann

Sascha Markmann is a creative mind with a moving biography – and a person who has rediscovered life after a stroke. After working as a paramedic and elderly caregiver, Sascha found his way into creative expression. As a blogger, podcaster, musician and visual storyteller, he brings together things that just don't fit at first glance: He combines his keen enthusiasm for technology – from self-hosted servers to electronic music production – with emotional depth and an oblique sense of humor. His contributions are somewhere between borderline, acid basslines and assistance – honestly, directly and with a wink. Guiding principle: “Audio-visual dullness with no usefulness – but perhaps that's why it's so valuable.”

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