Studio Bummens

What Studio Bummens does

Studio Bummens is a Berlin-based podcast production studio that develops, produces, and distributes German-language podcast content across the major audio platforms. Founded in 2019 and operating as Studio Bummens GmbH, the company maintains a portfolio of 30+ active productions spanning true crime (Cui Bono, Lubi, Weird Crimes), celebrity and entertainment (Baywatch Berlin, Sunset Club, Toast Hawaii, Baywatch Berlin, Meetwagen), comedy (Eulen vor die Sääue, Heinz Strunk und der Blauwal), news and politics (Apokalypse & Filterkaffee, POD STEH UNS BEI, 1,5 Grad), lifestyle (G Spot, 1000 erste Dates), and philosophy/educational formats (Sag niemals Nietzsche, MIND DATE). Content is distributed via Spotify (including Spotify Originals), Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music/Audible (including Audible Originals), and Podigee, with merchandise sold through krasserstoff.com.

The company's core technology is professional audio production and storytelling—documentary-style narrative production, sound design, music composition, and multi-episode serialized storytelling—rather than any proprietary software platform. The "tech stack" is essentially a network of long-term relationships with top-tier German talent (Klaas Heufer-Umlauf, Joko Winterscheidt, Toni Kroos, Luisa Neubauer, Oliver Polak, Stefanie Giesinger), co-production partners (NDR, rbb, RTL+ Musik, SWR, Undone, Studio Jot, Partner in Crime), and platform distribution partners (Spotify, Audible). The company is privately held by three Managing Directors (Konstantin Seidenstücker, Tobias Bauckhage, Jon Handschin) and has no disclosed outside investors, parent company, or subsidiaries.

Studio Bummens earns revenue through four streams: (1) Bummens Originals monetized via advertising/sponsorships and platform licensing; (2) commissioned productions for media companies (NDR, rbb, RTL+ Musik, Spotify, Audible), structured as professional services; (3) brand cooperations and sponsorships routed through Seven.One Entertainment; and (4) merchandise sales of branded podcast products via krasserstoff.com. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is project-based/quote-driven. The company has no public revenue, no funding rounds, and no disclosed institutional investors, implying a bootstrapped, cash-flow-driven model.

Name

Studio Bummens

Legal name

Studio Bummens GmbH

Website

https://studio-bummens.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Studio Bummens is a Berlin-based podcast production studio that develops, produces, and distributes German-language podcasts across Spotify, Audible, and Apple Podcasts, working with top-tier German talent and co-producing with public broadcasters (NDR, rbb, SWR) and RTL+ Musik.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Berlin

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Bummens Originals: Internally developed podcast formats owned by Studio Bummens, distributed across platforms and monetized through advertising, sponsorships, and licensing.
2. Commissioned Productions: Branded or commissioned podcast production for external clients including media companies (NDR, rbb), streaming platforms (RTL+ Musik, Spotify), and brands seeking bespoke audio content.
3. Brand Cooperations & Sponsorships: Podcast brand cooperations are managed via a dedicated contact at Seven.One (seven.one), indicating a commercial/partnership revenue stream for branded podcast integrations.
4. Merchandise / Shop Sales: Studio Bummens operates a shop selling merchandise for their podcast brands (Sunset Club, Baywatch Berlin, Einfach mal Luppen, Apokalypse & Filterkaffee) via krasserstoff.com.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Studio Bummens conceives, produces, and distributes premium German-language podcasts across all major audio platforms (Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Audible, Deezer). The company operates two product lines: (1) Bummens Originals — internally developed IP featuring prominent German personalities and released as Spotify Originals, Audible Originals, and broad-market podcasts; and (2) commissioned/branded productions developed for broadcasters (NDR, rbb, SWR, RTL+), streaming platforms, and brand clients via Seven.One. Content spans True Crime documentaries, society/celebrity interviews, comedy, news, politics, sports, and educational formats.

Product overview

Studio Bummens is a Berlin-based podcast production company that develops, produces and distributes podcast content. The company operates a portfolio of podcast productions spanning multiple genres including True Crime documentary series (such as the award-winning 'Cui Bono' series), entertainment and celebrity interview shows (like 'Toast Hawaii', 'Sunset Club'), comedy podcasts ('Baywatch Berlin', 'Eulen vor die Säue'), news and politics podcasts ('Apokalypse & Filterkaffee', 'POD STEH UNS BEI'), and educational content ('Sag niemals Nietzsche', 'MIND DATE'). Productions are released as Bummens Originals or as commissioned productions, distributed across major podcast platforms including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Music.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cui Bono: WTF happened to Ken Jebsen? Six-part documentary podcast series examining the rise and fall of Ken Jebsen, conspiracy theories, algorithmic influence and disinformation. Co-produced with NDR and rbb. Awarded Best Documentary Podcast 2021.
• Cui Bono: Wer hat Angst vorm Drachenlord? Five-part documentary podcast series examining the Drachenlord cyberbullying case. Second season co-produced with Undone and RTL+ Musik.
• Lubi – Ein Polizist stürzt ab Five-part documentary podcast series co-produced with SWR, telling the story of a Berlin police officer whose double life between law enforcement and criminal activity unravels.
• Sunset Club Entertainment podcast hosted by Joko Winterscheidt and Sophie Passmann featuring discussions about the world, entertainment, career and life.
• Das Lederhosen Kartell Documentary podcast exploring the history of Munich's Oktoberfest, the Schickeria elite, and the 2019 raid on the Heart Club.
• G Spot Weekly interview podcast hosted by Stefanie Giesinger covering Feminism, Mental Health, Sex, Business, Fashion and Love.
• Meetwagen Podcast hosted by Markus Kavka featuring conversations with entertainment industry personalities during car rides.
• Die FrauenbeauftragtInnen Podcast co-hosted by Kathrin Thüring and Kirstin Warnke discussing taboo topics around women's health, PMS, sexuality and equality.
• Freunde sein? Audible Original podcast where two selected individuals meet with 13 questions and a mini-bar to explore whether they can become friends.
• Klamroth Calling Daily podcast hosted by Louis Klamroth featuring conversations about daily life during the coronavirus pandemic with experts and ordinary people.
• GQ Nice am Stil Podcast in partnership with GQ covering Body & Care, Cars, Life*style and Business topics targeting modern gentlemen.
• Eulen vor die Säue Weekly comedy podcast co-hosted by Frank Tonmann, Basti Graage and Thomas Martiens discussing random topics and ideas.
• Wake Up / Wind Down Daily mindfulness podcast hosted by Gerjet Efken and Dana Sertel with morning episodes for starting the day and evening episodes for relaxation.
• Gute Deutsche Spotify Original podcast hosted by Linda Zervakis exploring what it means to belong nowhere through conversations with prominent personalities.
• Sag niemals Nietzsche Philosophy podcast co-hosted by Christiane Stenger and Samira El-Ouassil making philosophy accessible by connecting topics that don't seem related.
• Podcasts – der Podcast (Staffel 1 & 2) Spotify Original parody podcast parodying Germany's most popular podcast hosts, released every Tuesday across two seasons.
• Toast Hawaii Weekly interview podcast hosted by Bettina Rust focused on food and dining experiences with celebrity guests. One of Studio Bummens' flagship productions.
• Kützel & Röppen Audible Original podcast co-hosted by Anja Rützel and Jan Köppen discussing random life events, culture and pop culture topics.
• Fenster auf Kipp Weekly podcast hosted by Heinz Strunk with discussions about life, work and the world outside his window.
• Tratsch & Tacheles Podcast co-hosted by Hadnet Tesfai and Tarik Tesfu presenting pop culture gossip with commentary on human decency.
• Apokalypse & Filterkaffee Morning news podcast hosted by Micky Beisenherz summarizing headlines and news stories, released three times weekly on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 8 AM.
• Heinz Strunk und der Blauwal Fictional narrative podcast following author Heinz Strunk attempting to write his new novel while dealing with daily life distractions.
• Die Podcast Games Spotify Original game show podcast hosted by Jeannine Michaelsen featuring celebrity contestants competing for charity, with games like 'Günther Lauch' and 'Lauschangriff'.
• 1000 erste Dates Dating podcast hosted by Ricarda Hofmann featuring stories about memorable dates, released every Thursday.
• Einfach mal Luppen Podcast co-hosted by brothers Toni Kroos and Felix Kroos discussing football, family, celebrities and personal experiences.
• Baywatch Berlin Entertainment podcast hosted by Klaas Heufer-Umlauf, Thomas Schmitt and Jakob Lundt exploring real-world topics and connecting with everyday life.
• POD STEH UNS BEI Politics podcast about the climate crisis featuring regular contributors including activist Luisa Neubauer, journalist Tobias Krell and various climate experts.
• RAUS – Ab durch Europa! Reality documentary podcast following four young adults on an Interrail trip through Europe with phones removed, co-produced with Studio Jot and Audio NOW.
• Weird Crimes True crime comedy podcast co-hosted by Visa Vie and Ines Anioli exploring bizarre and absurd criminal cases, released every other Thursday.
• 1,5 Grad – Der Klima-Podcast Spotify Original climate podcast hosted by Luisa Neubauer exploring climate crisis solutions and activist perspectives.
• Enter Sandman Bedtime podcast hosted by Oliver Polak with co-hosts Samira El Ouassil, Anna Dushime and Hanna Marahiel featuring stories for sleep and relaxation.
• Justitias Wille – Leben in der Waagschale Documentary podcast covering assisted suicide trial at Berlin District Court, co-produced with Partner in Crime, with daily episode releases during proceedings.
• MIND DATE Podcast exploring human psychology and brain function, co-hosted by mentalist Timon Krause and producer Hannah Reiss.
• Plus Ultra – Der Weg in den Dreißigjährigen Krieg Seven-part historical documentary podcast examining the Thirty Years' War, co-produced with Geschichten aus der Geschichte.
• PLOT HOUSE True story podcast hosted by Lottie featuring celebrity guests sharing stories across True Crime, Mystery, Survival and Biography genres, released every two weeks.
• Studio Bummens Merchandise Shop Merchandise shop selling branded products for podcast brands including Sunset Club, Baywatch Berlin, Einfach mal Luppen, and Apokalypse & Filterkaffee via krasserstoff.com.

Quantifiable outcome

• Cui Bono: WTF happened to Ken Jebsen? held #1 on Spotify, Apple, and Amazon podcast charts for multiple weeks
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

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Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Partner in CrimeminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Partner in Crime co-produced 'Justitias Wille – Leben in der Waagschale' with Studio Bummens, a documentary podcast about assisted suicide and ethics.
• Geschichten aus der GeschichteminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Geschichten aus der Geschichte co-produced 'Plus Ultra – Der Weg in den Dreißigjährigen Krieg' with Studio Bummens, a historical documentary podcast series.
• Seven.One (Seven.One Entertainment)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2024Seven.One Entertainment handles brand cooperations and commercial partnerships for Studio Bummens podcasts, as indicated by the contact email [email protected] on the Studio Bummens contact page.
• SpotifycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2024Spotify hosts and distributes numerous Studio Bummens Originals and exclusives, including Spotify Originals. Spotify provides platform distribution, editorial promotion, and in some cases co-financing of productions.
• Audible (Amazon)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2024Audible commissions and distributes Audible Original productions from Studio Bummens, including Freunde sein?, Sag niemals Nietzsche, and Die FrauenbeauftragtInnen.
• SWR (Südwestrundfunk)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023SWR co-produced the podcast documentary series 'Lubi – Ein Polizist stürzt ab' with Studio Bummens. The five-part series was produced in collaboration with the public broadcaster.
• RTL+ MusikcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022RTL+ Musik co-produced Cui Bono Season 2 (Wer hat Angst vorm Drachenlord?) with Studio Bummens and Undone, releasing the first four episodes simultaneously on the streaming platform.
• UndonecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Undone co-produced Cui Bono Season 2 (Drachenlord) alongside Studio Bummens and RTL+ Musik. Khesrau Behroz served as host/author, with Tobias Bauckhage as Executive Editor.
• NDR (Norddeutscher Rundfunk)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021NDR co-produced the first season of Cui Bono (WTF happened to Ken Jebsen?) with Studio Bummens, providing editorial oversight and distribution through ARD's Audiothek. Volkmar Kabisch and Dennis Dabelstein served as editorial contacts at NDR.
• rbb (Rundfunk Berlin-Brandenburg)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021rbb co-produced Cui Bono Season 1 alongside NDR and Studio Bummens, with Philip Meinhold serving as editorial contact at rbb.
• K2H (Khesrau Behroz)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021K2H (Khesrau Behroz's production company) co-produced Cui Bono Season 1 alongside Studio Bummens, NDR, and rbb. Behroz served as author and host.
• Bundeszentrale für politische Bildung (bpb)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2021bpb (Federal Agency for Civic Education) partnered with Cui Bono as a press partner, providing educational support and distribution for the documentary podcast on media manipulation and conspiracy theories.
• Studio JotminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Studio Jot co-produced 'RAUS – Ab durch Europa!' with Studio Bummens in a joint production. The reality documentary podcast was also co-produced with Audio NOW.
• Audio NOW (RTL)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Audio NOW (RTL's audio platform) co-produced 'RAUS – Ab durch Europa!' alongside Studio Bummens and Studio Jot. RTL's audio division provided distribution and platform support.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Viertausend: Berlin podcast studio producing premium German-language shows with celebrity hosts. Closely comparable production philosophy, talent-led formats and broadcaster co-production approach.
• Audio NOW (RTL): RTL Deutschland's in-house audio production unit that co-produced RAUS with Studio Bummens. Competes for the same commissioned production budgets and operates as both collaborator and rival for premium German podcast IP.
• Podstars by OMR: OMR's podcast production arm producing branded and original podcasts for the German market. Overlaps directly with Studio Bummens on B2B commissioned productions and premium German-language podcast IP.
• Studio Jot: Berlin-based podcast production studio that co-produced RAUS with Studio Bummens. Operates an identical premium podcast model serving German-language audiences with branded, documentary and entertainment formats.
• Wake Words: German podcast production company producing premium narrative and entertainment formats. Direct competitor for talent, branded commissions and platform Originals deals in DACH.
• Undone: German podcast production studio co-producing Cui Bono S2 with Studio Bummens. Undone operates the same premium narrative-and-branded podcast model with comparable talent relationships and platform partnerships, making it the closest direct comparable in the DACH market.

Broad incumbents

• Gimlet Media (Spotify): Spotify-owned US podcast studio producing narrative, branded and entertainment originals at scale. Provides the international reference point for Studio Bummens' Spotify Originals strategy and premium narrative ambitions.
• Wondery (Amazon): Amazon-owned podcast studio that, alongside Audible Originals, sets the template for premium narrative audio commissioning. Comparable to Studio Bummens' Audible Originals work in scope and approach.

Emerging players

• Podimo: European podcast subscription platform with in-house production capabilities. Represents an emerging platform+studio hybrid that could compete with or partner alongside Studio Bummens on DACH premium podcast distribution.

Others

• NDR (Norddeutscher Rundfunk): Public broadcaster that co-produces documentary podcasts with Studio Bummens (e.g., Cui Bono S1). Functions as both a core commissioning customer and an in-house producer of competing podcast formats, making it a strategic ecosystem peer rather than pure competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles3 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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