Skip to content

"Hack Operation" extends duration

Mixed meat combinations discovered in culinary experimentation.

Long-running podcast 'Gemischtes Hack', hosted by Felix Lobrecht and Tommi Schmitt, began in 2017.
Long-running podcast 'Gemischtes Hack', hosted by Felix Lobrecht and Tommi Schmitt, began in 2017.

"Gemischtes Hack" Much More to Come with Spotify Extension

Extended cook time for ground meat mix - "Hack Operation" extends duration

If you've been loving the episodes of the hilarious podcast "Gemischtes Hack," get ready to laugh even harder for years to come! Comedians Felix Lobrecht (36) and Tommi Schmitt (36) have sealed a contract with Spotify that takes them well into 2027. This move guarantees this top-tier German-language podcast, currently basking in its eighth year, a bright future.

Full of Content and No Summer Breakdown

But there's more to this good news for fans! With the extension comes an exciting shift in the schedule: Instead of the previous 39 episodes, there will now be 40 regular episodes and a whopping 12 special episodes yearly. Starting in 2026, say goodbye to summer breaks as the fun-filled "Hacktag" becomes a constant weekly event every Wednesday.

Felix Lobrecht can't contain his joy about the contract extension. "Hack is my wacky therapy session, a rant, a hotbed for insanity, brainstorming, gut-busting laughter, fan interaction, and above all, a weekly chat with a pal. If so many people want to listen and enjoy it, it's an absolute blessing!"

Tommi Schmitt is equally thrilled about the podcast's prolonged stay in his life. "I'm overjoyed that Felix and the podcast will remain an essential part of my life. I'm having more fun than ever, and I can't wait to continue spreading joy, laughter, or thought-provoking moments to people every single week."

The Undisputed Podcast King

Since 2017, comedian Felix Lobrecht and talk show host Tommi Schmitt have been making fans crack up every Wednesday with personal stories from their lives and their takes on societal and political issues. The multiple award-winning format, boasting over a million listeners, is the undisputed ruler of the podcast scene in the German-speaking world and ranks second among all talk podcasts worldwide on Spotify in terms of streamed hours1. Since 2019, this dynamic duo has been Spotify's exclusive talent, with a video version of their podcast available since September1. The audio version of "Gemischtes Hack" can also be found on all other major platforms.

  • Tommi Schmitt
  • Felix Lobrecht
  • News
  • Contract Extension
  • Spotify
  1. I'm not gonna be able to get Tommi Schmitt or Felix Lobrecht to talk to me about taking a summer break anymore because the "Gemischtes Hack" podcast, which airs every Wednesday on Spotify and other major platforms, will now be a constant weekly event starting in 2026, with no breaks whatsoever.
  2. Fans of the hit podcast "hacktag," hosted by comedians Tommi Schmitt and Felix Lobrecht, can look forward to more episodes in the future as they have sealed a contract with Spotify that takes the podcast well into 2027.
  3. The contract extension with Spotify means that the "Gemischtes Hack" podcast, which has been airing since 2017 and currently ranks second among all talk podcasts worldwide on Spotify in terms of streamed hours, will now produce 40 regular episodes and 12 special episodes yearly.
  4. Felix Lobrecht, who hosts "hacktag" with Tommi Schmitt, expressed his excitement about the contract extension, stating that the podcast is his "wacky therapy session, a rant, a hotbed for insanity, brainstorming, gut-busting laughter, fan interaction, and above all, a weekly chat with a pal" and that he is grateful that so many people want to listen to it.

Read also:

Latest