appear on air - These stars podcast with their siblings
Many people have discovered podcasts in the past few years. According to a recent survey by the industry association Bitkom, about 45% of Germans aged 16 and over listen to podcasts at least occasionally. The offer is now enormous, thanks in part to countless celebrities who either have their own podcasts or talk about various topics in other people's formats.
"A to Z" with Alexander and Mischa Zverev
One of the latest examples of a celebrity sibling podcast is "A to Z," which German tennis pro Alexander Zverev (27) and his brother and manager Mischa Zverev (36) have just started. According to the announcement, the format will not only be about tennis but also about pop culture. The brothers welcomed famous guests in the first episode, such as tennis legend Boris Becker (56).
"Liebes Leben" by Amira Pocher and Hima Aly
A German podcast that has caused a lot of attention in the past few months is "Liebes Leben," which Moderator Amira Pocher (31) started with her brother Hima Aly in November. Previously, she had hosted the couple's podcast "Die Pochers!" with her ex-partner Oliver Pocher (46), but the separated couple have since parted ways. Amira recently spoke about her relationship with her new love, moderator Christian Düren (34), on "Liebes Leben." Meanwhile, Düren continues to podcast with his ex-wife Alessandra Meyer-Wölden (41) on "Die Pochers! Frisch recycelt."
"Einfach mal Luppen" by Toni and Felix Kroos
In May, football star Toni Kroos (34) and his brother Felix (33) caused a stir with "Einfach mal Luppen." On Instagram and in the shared podcast, Toni Kroos announced that he was retiring from active playing with Real Madrid and the European Football Championship in Germany. "And whoever can add one plus one here knows that this means the end of my season at Real, and the end with football," he said.
"Hummeln&Fische" by Cathy Hummels and Vanessa Fischer
Influencer Cathy Hummels (36), ex-wife of football pro Mats Hummels (35), spent the summer of 2023 with her sister Vanessa Fischer for "Playboy." Hummels keeps it simple in the shared Podcast "Hummeln&Fische." She is described in the description as a "personality who is often misunderstood and hated." A recent episode was removed after significant criticism. Hummels spoke out in the media about the issue of overweight people paying higher health insurance contributions.
"Sibling Revelry with Kate Hudson and Oliver Hudson"
In Hollywood, there are also podcasting siblings. Kate Hudson (45), known for films like "Almost Famous - Almost Famous" and "Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery," co-hosts "Sibling Revelry" with her acting brother Oliver (47). With the format, they aim to "explore the sibling bond, family dynamics, the human mind, and much more," according to the official description.
Bill and Tom Kaulitz are giving up "Senf aus Hollywood"
Bill and Tom Kaulitz, the frontmen of the German rock band Tokio Hotel, have announced that they will be ending their podcast "Senf aus Hollywood." The brothers, who have been active in the entertainment industry since their teenage years, started the podcast in 2020 and have since released over 100 episodes. The reason for the end of the podcast is currently unclear.
"A Glimpse Behind the Scenes of Life in the Dream Factory is Also Available in "Kaulitz Hills - Mustard from Hollywood" in German. The 34-year-old Tokyo Hotel twins Bill and Tom Kaulitz speak about current topics and share stories from their private lives in it. "We are incredibly excited for our weekly brother podcast where we can unsolicited spread our mustard on the bread of the people", Bill announced the Spotify-Podcast in September 2021.
"New Heights with Jason and Travis Kelce"
Travis Kelce (34) is best known to many as the friend of megastar Taylor Swift (34). The 34-year-old is not only an American Football star and podcaster, but also shares a format with his brother Jason Kelce (36), another former NFL great, called "New Heights with Jason and Travis Kelce". However, it's not just about sports. It was "an absolute pleasure" to meet Prince William (42) and his children Prince George (10) and Princess Charlotte (9) during the "The Eras Tour" of his friend, he shared in an episode and was particularly impressed by Charlotte, whom he referred to as a "Superstar".
- Toni Kroos' sibling, Felix (33), also made headlines with their podcast, "Einfach mal Luppen."
- In the podcast, Toni announced his retirement from football, highlighting the end of his season at Real Madrid and the European Football Championship in Germany.
- Cathy Hummels, ex-wife of football pro Mats Hummels, and her sister Vanessa Fischer collaborated on the "Hummeln&Fische" podcast during the summer of 2023.
- Cathy was described as a "personality who is often misunderstood and hated" in the description of the podcast, and a recent episode caused significant controversy due to criticism.
- The Zverev brothers, Alexander (27) and Mischa (36), recently started their own podcast, "A to Z," which combines topics on tennis and pop culture.
- In the first episode, they welcomed guests such as tennis legend Boris Becker (56) and discussed various topics beyond tennis.
- Bill and Tom Kaulitz, frontmen of the German rock band Tokio Hotel, announced the end of their podcast, "Senf aus Hollywood," after releasing over 100 episodes since 2020.
- Travis Kelce, American Football star and podcaster, shares a format with his brother Jason, "New Heights with Jason and Travis Kelce."
- The siblings discuss various topics, beyond sports, and Travis shared an episode where he met Prince William (42) and his children, including the "Superstar" Princess Charlotte (9).
- Kate Hudson, known for films like "Almost Famous - Almost Famous" and "Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery," co-hosts "Sibling Revelry" with her acting brother Oliver.
- The siblings aim to "explore the sibling bond, family dynamics, the human mind, and much more" in their podcast, and share their unique experiences and perspectives as famous stars in Hollywood.
