Hotspot

Season 1

The program offers a platform for artists of all kinds (actors, models, musicians, directors, and others. to have their say. Yvo Scharf, himself active in Film and TV, interviews a wide variety of people and characters.

Where to Watch Hotspot • Season 1

49 Episodes

  • Interview mit Schauspieler Prashant Prabhakar
    E1
    Interview mit Schauspieler Prashant PrabhakarIn the first episode, actor Prashant Prabhakat (Stromberg, Agent Ranjid Saves the World) is interviewed about his career, his choices and his battle with vitiligo.
  • Das phantastische internationale Trashfilm Festival in Kassel wird 20
    E2
    Das phantastische internationale Trashfilm Festival in Kassel wird 20The well-known trash film festival turns 20, and organizer and founder Ralf Kemper gave us an interview about the background, the effort, the selection and the variety.
  • Musikalische Unterhaltung mit den Rotkehlen
    E3
    Musikalische Unterhaltung mit den RotkehlenThe Rotkehlen have been active for 20 years now, how they came to be founded, what their most successful song was and what else is on the horizon, they tell presenter Yvo Scharf in a new interview on Hotspot.
  • Bei der Macht von ...
    E4
    Bei der Macht von ...By the power of Grayskull was one of the sayings that echoed through every child's bedroom in the 80s. Sven Lippert takes us on a journey into the past and shows us what the Masters of the Universe mean to him.
  • Martin Roskowetz im Interview
    E5
    Martin Roskowetz im InterviewActor Martin Roskowetz, known from Notruf Hafenkante, Großstadtrevier and many other films, talks about his accidental entry into the film business, where he stands and what lies ahead.
  • Autorin Sandra König
    E6
    Autorin Sandra KönigToday's guest is author Sandra König, who has already published several children's books. She tells us how long she has wanted to become an author and how she achieved her goals.
  • Auf den Spuren einer Kaiserin ...
    E7
    Auf den Spuren einer Kaiserin ...Today's studio guest passionately deals with Elisabeth of Austria, better known as Sisi, or as the film character Sissi with Romy Schneider.
  • Es gibt was auf die Ohren mit Ranzer
    E8
    Es gibt was auf die Ohren mit RanzerRanzer, a band with clear statements. In the interview, you tell Yvo Scharf everything about your origins, your musical style and what the band plans to do in the future.
  • Rikscha Toni
    E9
    Rikscha ToniIn the current interview, we had Lukas Mahlow alias Rickshaw Toni in an interview. He recently celebrated his first anniversary with his rickshaw in Kassel.
  • In einer Galaxie nicht so weit entfernt
    E10
    In einer Galaxie nicht so weit entferntIn today's episode of Star Wars Day, we had a big fan in the studio with whom we venture into the depths of the galaxy together.
  • TonRausch
    E11
    TonRauschIn today's edition of Hotspot, the band TonRausch is a guest. In a conversation with Yvo Scharf, they discuss the music style and the band's upcoming album.
  • Crowdfunding Es frisst
    E12
    Crowdfunding Es frisstIn Kassel, a crowdfunding campaign for the new film project 'Es frisst' is just starting. We had the opportunity to talk to the producer Christian Peter about the project.
  • Die Feder ist mächtiger als das Schwert
    E13
    Die Feder ist mächtiger als das SchwertEven after 20 books and several publications in magazines, author Roland Roth is still not finished. He tells us in the interview what continues to inspire him and what is coming next.
  • Set Runner Simon Pietsch
    E14
    Set Runner Simon PietschHow does a filming day actually go at the set? Simon Pietsch was involved for weeks with Tatort, Ostwind 4+5, or Ein Fall für Zwei. In today's episode, he shares behind-the-scenes insights.
  • Schauspieler Franz Hofmann
    E15
    Schauspieler Franz HofmannWhether theater, acting, or music, - Franz Hofmann is multifacetedly employed. In today's episode, he shares some insights about his history.
  • Igelauffangstation
    E16
    IgelauffangstationFound an injured hedgehog, undernourished or infested with parasites? Today we talk about the hedgehog rescue station in Ahnatal. You will learn about the people and the commitment behind it in today's episode of Hotspot.
  • Fake Forster
    E17
    Fake ForsterVolker Hux, an actual teacher, looks remarkably similar to the musician Mark Forster. How this came about and whether he plans to further develop this resemblance in the future, he tells us in the current interview.
  • Veranstaltungstechniker
    E18
    VeranstaltungstechnikerWhat effort actually goes into an event? Our guest today is here to speak with us and tell us what technology needs to be employed for it.
  • Eine Sammelleidenschaft
    E19
    Eine SammelleidenschaftIn the current episode, we speak with a collector from the bottom of his heart, whether it's special edition films, vinyl, books, or film merchandise. Stay tuned.
  • Mein Gehirn kann viel mehr
    E20
    Mein Gehirn kann viel mehrA three-time world champion in conversation with us. Daniel Jaworski tells us how to train memory and how he achieved his records.
  • Bruce Lee Double Amir Salehi
    E21
    Bruce Lee Double Amir SalehiToday, Amir Salehi is talking to us, he looks remarkably like Bruce Lee, and he also tells us how he came to his role in the Nuremberg cult film Macho Man 3.
  • Autorin Gerlinde Lerch
    E22
    Autorin Gerlinde LerchThe passionate teacher talks about her first work, how a book came into being from an idea.
  • US Actor Ken Thomas
    E23
    US Actor Ken ThomasToday we have a US actor with us, he has already appeared in front of the camera with Sandra Bullock or Bruce Willis. He tells us about his journey from the USA to Germany and how he filmed with Samuel L. Jackson on his birthday.
  • In die Fußstapfen des Vaters
    E24
    In die Fußstapfen des VatersLuca Kemper, son of the well-known filmmaker Ralf Kemper, tells us about his start in the film industry, his ideas, and his plans for the future.
  • VHS
    E25
    VHSIn today's edition, we take a journey through time with Christoph Niederberger. He is a passionate collector of VHS tapes.
  • Schauspielerin Natalie Nowak
    E26
    Schauspielerin Natalie NowakThe trained actress talks with us about her career, her family's support, and her lead role in an upcoming feature film.
  • Halloween Special
    E27
    Halloween SpecialToday it will be spooky yet sociable, Kevin Schellberg tells us about his passion for Halloween and what to expect at the event in Kassel.
  • Stefanie Heide im Interview
    E28
    Stefanie Heide im InterviewHer life changed through an extra role; through music videos and commercials, she eventually made it to Macho Man 3. Stefanie Heide tells us everything about her career journey.
  • Regisseur Davide Grisolia
    E29
    Regisseur Davide GrisoliaThe director of Macho Man 2 +3 and many other projects answers our questions in today's interview. He tells us a bit about his love for cinema, his inspiration, and what we can expect from him in the future.
  • Hörbuchsprecherin Julia Dernbach
    E30
    Hörbuchsprecherin Julia DernbachThe trained actress explains the differences between dubbing artists and audio-book narrators and shares amusing anecdotes about her experiences.
  • Schauspielerin Marlene Busse
    E31
    Schauspielerin Marlene BusseMarlene tells us something about her acting training, plays, and her leading role in the upcoming feature film "It Eats" by the Kassel director Ralf Kemper.
  • Fledermäuse
    E32
    FledermäuseIn today's episode, things are getting wild again. We are talking about bats in Kassel.
  • Bleichekünstlerin Vrenoptika
    E33
    Bleichekünstlerin VrenoptikaThe artist Verena Baumgart, also known as Vrenoptika, talks about her unique form of art, the effort involved, and the passion behind it.
  • Christmas Special
    E34
    Christmas SpecialToday we are presenting our second special of the year. Today, we have craft tips, advice from the fire department, a music video, a short reading, and many greetings from guests and viewers on the program.
  • Neujahr
    E35
    NeujahrIn the New Year's episode, host Yvo Scharf takes a look back at the beginnings, shows a small selection of the topics covered in 2025, and gives a preview of what awaits us in 2026.
  • Autorin / Schauspielerin Lucie Lechner
    E36
    Autorin / Schauspielerin Lucie LechnerToday in the studio, actress Lucie Lechner is our guest. She tells us about her journey to Germany and in front of the camera.
  • Videograph
    E37
    VideographSven Riebeling explains to us what a video-graph is, everything about his business, his favorite projects, and what differences there are in the projects.
  • Herkules Baseball Club
    E38
    Herkules Baseball ClubIn conversation with some members of the Herkules Baseball Club, who tell us what baseball is, how long the club has been around, and how interested people can find their way to them.
  • Freiwillige Feuerwehr Vellmar
    E39
    Freiwillige Feuerwehr VellmarWhat distinguishes the volunteer fire department from the professional fire department, why do we need this voluntary support, and what holds the team together - We will answer these questions today.
  • Krötenwanderung
    E40
    KrötenwanderungAt the start of the season, when toads and spring frogs cross the roads again, Gerlinde Lerch tells us all about the toad migration, the differences between toads and frogs, and how we might be able to help.
  • .... da spiele ich auch mit
    E41
    .... da spiele ich auch mitHartmut Brand took the opportunity to get into television in the 90s, starting with a talk show, then a game show, reality shows, and it went on from there. What he has experienced since then, he tells us in today's show.
  • Autor Markus Becker
    E42
    Autor Markus BeckerMarkus Becker tells us how he became an author by a roundabout way, talks about his current work, and gives us a small insight into his upcoming book.
  • Volkschor Ihringshausen
    E43
    Volkschor IhringshausenFrank Hellwig and Harry Sebera will answer our questions about the responsibilities that come with being a volunteer choir director, how the club has weathered the corona-virus pandemic, and what the choir means to them.
  • Raptorex
    E44
    RaptorexOur guest in the studio today is Carsten Werkmker, he is a walking act, namely as a dinosaur or dragon.
  • Edition Federleicht
    E45
    Edition FederleichtToday in conversation with publisher Karina Lotz. She tells us about the tasks and challenges of being a publisher and how a script becomes a finished book.
  • Rocktail
    E46
    RocktailThe band Rocktail, which has been awarded triple gold, explains to us how they came to their very individual style of soul and funk with rock undertones.
  • Autorenteam von Dings!
    E47
    Autorenteam von Dings!Today the authors Nicola Schroth and Andreas Zier are coming together as a double feature with lots of reading fun.
  • ... Sport ist mein Leben
    E48
    ... Sport ist mein LebenAdam Krupinski tells us since when sports have been part of his life, how he ran his marathon, and what it feels like to enjoy the view on Mount Kazbek at an altitude of 5000 meters.
  • Movie Production Germany
    E49
    Movie Production GermanyEven in Germany, contacts through social networks are becoming increasingly relevant. Movie Productions Germany tells us something about networking in the film business.

 

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