About
About
Projects
Projects
For brands
For brands
Community
Contact us
Contact us
Podcasts
Art
Video Content Creation
Branded Campaigns
riedrichsfelder
Friedensfunken
F
Rebellion,
grassroots
democracy,
and cat-and-mouse game with the Stasi: A neighborhood story from the 80s.
grassroots
democracy,
and cat-and-mouse game with the Stasi: A neighborhood story from the 80s.
DE
Rebellion, rassroots democracy, and cat-and-mouse game with the Stasi: A neighborhood story from the 80s.
n)visible
I
An immersive journey into the world of visually challenged people through a series of ten monologues where they describe their day-to-day life and their perception o the world.
EN
An immersive journey into the world of visually challenged people through a series of ten monologues where they describe their day-to-day life and their perception o the world.
(
aze
H
As the story of the dream hackers unfolded, threats
of government
of government
EN
As the story of the dream hackers
unfolded, threats of government persecution, mysterious disappearances, ideological adversaries, and genuine scientific research emerged.
unfolded, threats of government persecution, mysterious disappearances, ideological adversaries, and genuine scientific research emerged.
persecution, mysterious disappearances, ideological adversaries, and genuine scientific research emerged.
igital
(bagg)age
D
The obscure
facets of the
digital age are
investigated by Roman Nester who puts to light the problems of rapid technological developments and brings hope for their resolution.
facets of the
digital age are
investigated by Roman Nester who puts to light the problems of rapid technological developments and brings hope for their resolution.
EN
The obscure facets of the digital age are investigated by Roman Nester who puts to light the problems of rapid technological developments and brings hope for their resolution.
b)road
A
An independent
journalism award-
nominated podcast.
Join Gulnaz, a young
journalism award-
nominated podcast.
Join Gulnaz, a young
SOON
EN
An independent journalism award-nominated podcast. Join Gulnaz, a young woman from Russia who left her homeland amidst the war in Ukraine, on an intimate audio journey exploring the complexities of migration, identity, and the meaning of home.
(
woman from Russia who left her homeland amidst the war in Ukraine, on an intimate audio journey exploring the complexities
of migration, identity, and the meaning
of home.
of migration, identity, and the meaning
of home.
nto the Future with
Mushrooms
I
What can we
learn from
mushrooms
to find our place in the future? We've invited 8 different mushrooms, from the Pink Oyster to the Reishi mushroom, to participate in the project. Each participant has a unique voice and statement.
learn from
mushrooms
to find our place in the future? We've invited 8 different mushrooms, from the Pink Oyster to the Reishi mushroom, to participate in the project. Each participant has a unique voice and statement.
What can we learn from mushrooms to find our place in the future? We've invited 8 different mushrooms, from the Pink Oyster to the Reishi mushroom, to participate in the project. Each participant has a unique voice and statement.
On the website, by toggling switches on the remote, you can hear the sound of each mushroom and even create your mix of mushroom voices.
:
ÜN
Modern
Kazakhstan is
transforming
its national identity. There is a growing presence of radical movements and a deepening connection to local culture, and people are raising more questions. Instead of just talking, we have created a space for honest conversations.
Kazakhstan is
transforming
its national identity. There is a growing presence of radical movements and a deepening connection to local culture, and people are raising more questions. Instead of just talking, we have created a space for honest conversations.
Art installation at the
Zvuk x Draaimolen festival.
July 15, 2023.
Zvuk x Draaimolen festival.
July 15, 2023.
Modern Kazakhstan is transforming its national identity. There is a growing presence of radical movements and a deepening connection to local culture, and people are raising more questions. Instead of just talking, we have created a space for honest conversations.
rethinking the yurt
by modern-day Kazakhs
by modern-day Kazakhs
ungal
Entaglement
F
The fungal
kingdom
embodies
and surpasses humanity's boldest ideas about the present and the future—horizontalism, stability, the Internet, and resistance to capitalism.
The project "Fungal Entanglement" explores the points of intersection between the fungal and human perspectives from the standpoint of scientific and technological art.
kingdom
embodies
and surpasses humanity's boldest ideas about the present and the future—horizontalism, stability, the Internet, and resistance to capitalism.
The project "Fungal Entanglement" explores the points of intersection between the fungal and human perspectives from the standpoint of scientific and technological art.
Exhibition
The fungal kingdom embodies
and surpasses humanity's boldest ideas about the present and the future—horizontalism, stability, the internet, and resistance to capitalism.
The project "Fungal Entanglement" explores the points of intersection between the fungal and human perspectives from the standpoint of scientific and technological art.
and surpasses humanity's boldest ideas about the present and the future—horizontalism, stability, the internet, and resistance to capitalism.
The project "Fungal Entanglement" explores the points of intersection between the fungal and human perspectives from the standpoint of scientific and technological art.
өп-culture
K
Video podcast that explores contemporary cultural phenomena in Kazakhstan. Hosted by Amir Musaev and Nurtas Sisekenov, along with guests, the show delves into popular trends of today, providing a fresh perspective on the ordinary and the everyday in a format that simplifies complexity.
Video podcast that explores contemporary cultural phenomena in Kazakhstan. Hosted by Amir Musaev and Nurtas Sisekenov, along with guests, the show delves into popular trends of today, providing a fresh perspective on the ordinary and the everyday in a format that simplifies complexity.
Video show
adoo
B
We have created the first queer-friendly romantic audio show:
RU
We have created the first queer-friendly romantic audio show: for two months participants, both male and female, were competing for the attention of the protagonist, a woman whose choice was based solely on the contestants' audio messages.
Brand case
for two months participants, both male and female, were competing for the attention of the protagonist, a woman whose choice was based solely on the contestants' audio messages.
Tolk is always open to talk.
If you like what we do and want to find out more please email us at
If you have a great idea for a podcast, another creative narrative project, or a sound design experiment, send us a pitch or description to main@tolk.earth or leave a message below. We’d love to review it and get back to you.
We are always open to creative collaborations. If you like what we do and want to brainstorm together or have a specific idea, please email us at main@tolk.earth or leave a message below. We are eager to learn more about you!
Tell us a bit about your brand’s goals or challenges, leave your contact information, and we will get back to you with our first ideas!
Frieden
[4]
Flammen
[3]
riedrichsfelder
Friedensfunken
Feuermelder
[2]
Fanal
[1]
F
In East Berlin, an old church rises amid oversized prefab housing, home to Stasi agents. A charismatic pastor, accompanying his sermons with guitar and synthesizer, engages in heated disputes with his surroundings. Young GDR citizens passionately debate leftist ideas and theology incompatible with the party’s prescribed path.
The dictatorship seeks to suppress any dissent but becomes increasingly aware that it is losing control. Underground concerts by banned artists, spontaneous street parades by dissenters, and harassment and intrigues by undercover agents shape the atmosphere. Yet, amidst these turbulences, there is a spirit of self-organization, solidarity, and idealism paving the way for a peaceful revolution.
The podcast "Friedrichsfelder Friedensfunken" spans four episodes and provides insights into vibrant community life, grassroots movements, environmental and peace activities, and the eventful history of East Berlin in the 1980s.
The dictatorship seeks to suppress any dissent but becomes increasingly aware that it is losing control. Underground concerts by banned artists, spontaneous street parades by dissenters, and harassment and intrigues by undercover agents shape the atmosphere. Yet, amidst these turbulences, there is a spirit of self-organization, solidarity, and idealism paving the way for a peaceful revolution.
The podcast "Friedrichsfelder Friedensfunken" spans four episodes and provides insights into vibrant community life, grassroots movements, environmental and peace activities, and the eventful history of East Berlin in the 1980s.
DE
Trailer
[-]
Trailer
[-]
n)visible
I
An immersive journey into the world of visually challenged people through a series of ten monologues where they describe their day-to-day life and their perception o the world.
EN
(
Trailer
[-]
EN
aze
H
In the 1990s, an independent group of dream researchers emerged. They collected dreams from around the world and noticed that one day, people from different corners of the world dreamt of playing with children on the playground of an unfinished house, very similar in descriptions.
Over time, the common dream locations increased. This gave rise to the "dream hackers" community and an online forum where people shared their dreams and helped each other control them. As the story of the dream hackers unfolded, threats of government persecution, mysterious disappearances, ideological adversaries, and genuine scientific research emerged.
Journalist Nastya Larionova infiltrates the hacker communities and, through her own experience, attempts to unravel the mystery of lucid dreaming. She learns from a dream curator, delves into the depths of caves with voodoo practitioners, tries herbs, and sleeps in a special lucid dreaming helmet, and explores whether lucid dreaming can change one’s real life.
Over time, the common dream locations increased. This gave rise to the "dream hackers" community and an online forum where people shared their dreams and helped each other control them. As the story of the dream hackers unfolded, threats of government persecution, mysterious disappearances, ideological adversaries, and genuine scientific research emerged.
Journalist Nastya Larionova infiltrates the hacker communities and, through her own experience, attempts to unravel the mystery of lucid dreaming. She learns from a dream curator, delves into the depths of caves with voodoo practitioners, tries herbs, and sleeps in a special lucid dreaming helmet, and explores whether lucid dreaming can change one’s real life.
Trailer
[-]
The obscure facets of the digital age are investigated by Roman Nester who puts to light the problems of rapid technological developments and brings hope for their resolution.
EN
igital
(bagg)age
D
"Drawing on contemporary mycological research in creating their works, artists help the viewer understand the intricate connections of fungal life," comments curator Khristina Ots.
The exhibition program includes an interactive sound installation related to the study of the photosensitive properties of fungi, works exploring how cybernetic ideas of the future can merge with mycelium—the internet of the forest, a meditating slime mold, a living one-and-a-half-meter sculpture made of mycelium, and other works.
The exhibition program includes an interactive sound installation related to the study of the photosensitive properties of fungi, works exploring how cybernetic ideas of the future can merge with mycelium—the internet of the forest, a meditating slime mold, a living one-and-a-half-meter sculpture made of mycelium, and other works.
ungal
Entaglement
F
Exhibition
Neural networks, video art, virtual reality, a collective fermentation session—all these forms are chosen by artists to discuss modern ecological and philosophical questions inspired by the deep interconnection of fungi. Can we build a better future by getting closer to nature?
The authors of the exhibition project: Khristina Ots candidate of biological sciences, and artist Ippolit Markelov.
Artists: Dylan Ozkan, Laura Rodriguez, Andrew Adamatzky and Sergey Kostyrko, Irina Petrova-Adamatzky, Anastasia Alyokhina, Nadezhda Bey and Kira Gorshkova, Sarah Dotterer, Katya Bryskina, Grigory Kirgizov, Vsevolod Krassa and Elizaveta Fomina, Julia Levin, Adrienn Ujhazi, art duo LUKÚTA, Bioroboty 019.
The authors of the exhibition project: Khristina Ots candidate of biological sciences, and artist Ippolit Markelov.
Artists: Dylan Ozkan, Laura Rodriguez, Andrew Adamatzky and Sergey Kostyrko, Irina Petrova-Adamatzky, Anastasia Alyokhina, Nadezhda Bey and Kira Gorshkova, Sarah Dotterer, Katya Bryskina, Grigory Kirgizov, Vsevolod Krassa and Elizaveta Fomina, Julia Levin, Adrienn Ujhazi, art duo LUKÚTA, Bioroboty 019.
:
ÜN
Modern
Kazakhstan is
transforming
its national identity. There is a growing presence of radical movements and a deepening connection to local culture, and people are raising more questions. Instead of just talking, we have created a space for honest conversations.
Kazakhstan is
transforming
its national identity. There is a growing presence of radical movements and a deepening connection to local culture, and people are raising more questions. Instead of just talking, we have created a space for honest conversations.
Art installation at the
Zvuk x Draaimolen festival.
July 15, 2023.
Zvuk x Draaimolen festival.
July 15, 2023.
rethinking the yurt
by modern-day Kazakhs
by modern-day Kazakhs
The form and materials of the traditional yurt make for a perfect acoustic environment. We created a space for dialogue and sound experimentation.
Inside the yurt, there was a stand with a microphone for anyone who wanted to speak. A sound engineer adjusted the audio accompaniment for the guests and recorded all sounds—emotions, poems, singing.
During the performance, people discussed politics, love, fears, and experiencing emotions ranging from tears to tranquility and unity
Inside the yurt, there was a stand with a microphone for anyone who wanted to speak. A sound engineer adjusted the audio accompaniment for the guests and recorded all sounds—emotions, poems, singing.
During the performance, people discussed politics, love, fears, and experiencing emotions ranging from tears to tranquility and unity
The show's premise was in line with the brand's main message: "Be yourself with me." It was authentic and candid, and it helped create brand affinity towards Badoo.
adoo
B
We have created the first queer-friendly romantic audio show: for two months participants, both male and female, were competing for the attention of the protagonist, a woman whose choice was based solely on the contestants' audio messages.
Brand case
Brand's comment:
RU
We were captivated by Tolk's idea to create a format where the center of attention isn't held by someone's looks, but by someone's personality, their unique voice. This was our first experience in such a format, and it was a great way to remind users and listeners that lookism shouldn't exist anywhere. Neither in dating apps nor in real life.
~ 300 000
downloads
#1 in Apple
within a week following the official release
> 6 000 000
OTS of the whole promo campaign
Podcasts charts