Commissioned by the Municipality of Tilburg, this podcast series explores the layered history and evolving identity of the Museumkwartier.

Presented by Nol Havens  - musician in VOF de Kunst and resident of the neighbourhood - the series brings together personal stories, local knowledge, and historical insight. Through interviews with residents and experts, the episodes reveal how the area has transformed from a centre of (textile) industry into a hub for culture, memory, and creative activity.

The series is part of the Gebiedsbiografie met transformatiekader Museumkwartier Tilburg, in collaboration with Crimson, and aims to make visible the spatial and social dimensions of change in the neighbourhood. 

In 2023 and 2024, MAE Heritage designed and led a series of workshops for Writing Women Into History, a course within the Global Arts, Culture and Politics BA program at University of Amsterdam. These workshops focused on storytelling, recording, and editing, guiding students in the creation of their own podcast episodes.

Additionally, we produced the top student episodes for publication. Discover the exceptional work of these students by listening to the episodes here.

PodWalk Cool Zuid: Holy Houses and the City takes listeners on an audio tour through the city centre of Rotterdam, passing the four churches of the Cool Zuid neighbourhood. Significant changes are ahead for this area’s social fabric as thousands of additional homes are being built, causing the number of residents to double in the next few years. What role do these places and their communities play in the neighbourhood, and how will their role change soon?

The audio tour is composed of interviews and contemplative commentary, will allow you to experience the neighbourhood. The PodWalk is a collaboration with de Kervernieuwers, sponsored by Stimuleringsfonds Creatieve Industrie.

Six years after the start of the church visions, the Academiehuis de Grote Kerk in Zwolle hosted a national conference on religious heritage in November 2024. Professionals, policymakers, and church representatives gathered to discuss the future of religious heritage in the Netherlands.

Produced by MAE Heritage and de Kervernieuwers, this after-podcast captures the key moments, insights, and reflections from the event, featuring voices from organizers, speakers, and attendees.

MAE Heritage collaborated with Human-ed and the National Holocaust Museum on IWitness, a platform developed by the USC Shoah Foundation. Our team focused on research, transcription, and securing image rights to enhance the platform.

We also created a comprehensive tutorial to guide users in navigating and utilizing iWitness effectively, ensuring that this invaluable resource remains accessible and educational for all.

Produced by MAE Heritage, this podcast series takes listeners behind the scenes of Heilige Huisjes Rotterdam, a project of de Kervernieuwers and the Gemeente Rotterdam. The series engages organisers, participants and visitors about the role of houses of worship and their communities in the city.

What is the function of these places in the local context and how do they deal with problems such as vacancy or lack of space? And what is the future of the house of worship in Rotterdam? Learn more about the podcast here.