Einsam am Messestand #253
Summary
Emilian Werner and Moritz Hürtgen report from the Frankfurt Book Fair, sharing anecdotes about publisher hospitality and a mysterious performance at the award ceremony. They discuss Ulf Poschert’s recent controversies and the dynamics of the Machtwechsel podcast. The hosts also read Chapter 3 of their serial novel, which features a protagonist in a small village dealing with family drama and a Rhönrad accident. The episode concludes with a listener-submitted local news story about a botched robbery in Herne.
Topics discussed
Sponsorships: Anthropic and Wayfair
Intro: Daxi and Moritz at the Frankfurt Book Fair
Book Fair atmosphere and industry mood
Sebastian Fitzek's 'Thriller Park' and eye-bath
Mystery performance at the publisher's award ceremony
Ulf Poschert's empty signing and Robert Habeck's crowd
Poschert's AI video and 'I am the middle' clip
Machtwechsel Podcast dynamics and reading questions
Title debate: Sonnenuntergangspunkt 2007 vs SUP 7
Reading Chapter 3: Rhönrad training and Miri's news
Discussion on Rhönrad history and chapter feedback
Listener feedback and local news jingle contest
Local news: The 2002 Herne butcher shop robbery
Autumn tour announcement and closing remarks
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