Twitch streamer Marcel “MontanaBlack” Eris (33) and YouTuber Simon “Unge” Wiefels (31) have set up the podcast “Chatgeflüster,” which, although it has had much success since its first broadcast, is also facing criticism: Fans of the two streamers accuse them of only caring about money. But what is the truth behind the accusations from the community?
What kind of podcast is this? Chatgeflüster is the latest podcast from the two influencer giants MontanaBlack and Simon Unge. In it, they focus on various topics and attempt to discuss them. The catch is that Monte and Unge are completely different, but they like each other. This is meant to provide humorous sparks.
In episode 1, MontanaBlack and Unge talked about life as influencers and YouTubers. They discuss the chances of success and daily life. However, the focus is on the topic of emigration, which has been on Monte’s mind for some time.
Now there are the first reactions to the first episode of Chatgeflüster, and they pack a punch. Among other things, listeners accuse the streamers of including so much randomly placed advertising that they switched off immediately.
Others believe the podcast will not last long, as it lacks value or at least a red thread. Disappointed fans write this under MontanaBlack’s current video on the channel “RichtigerKevin,” where stream clips are uploaded.
All I hear is: “This is business, dude.”
Samuel S. via YouTube
Only Lanz and Precht stand before Monte and Unge
Was the podcast successful? Yes, it was. In the iTunes podcast charts on Wednesday, September 22, “Chatgeflüster” is at number 2 (via rnd).
Only the talk from talk show host Markus Lanz with Richard David Precht: “LANZ & PRECHT” was more successful. The podcast has also received some criticism.
In the Spotify podcast charts, “Chatgeflüster” even debuts at number one.
MontanaBlack responds in a real talk video to listeners’ criticism
In his video, MontanaBlack emphasizes that he has taken the listeners’ criticism to heart. However, he asks for understanding, as this is the pilot, after all, the first episode.
However, Monte does not believe his podcast has too much advertising. He admits it is misplaced and promises to handle it better in the next episode.
Malta escapade reportedly ruins lucrative deal – hence, there is now a lot of advertising
This is why there is so much advertising: MontanaBlack says that Unge and he allegedly integrate so much advertising to make some profit from the time-consuming podcast. Many people also work behind the scenes in production. An exclusivity deal with Spotify was reportedly in discussion. However, the US company rejected it due to the incidents in Malta.
Viewers consider this an excuse and claim that a podcast in the style hosted by Monte and Unge is less work than they want listeners to believe:
So podcasts are an elaborate production? The guys from PietSmiet sit together live on Twitch for 90 minutes every week and just talk, Papaplatte and Reeze do it spontaneously with two microphones they hold in their hands, and no front, that’s a thousand times more exciting and fun than “a podcast backed by a huge team,” no matter why one needs a big team for something like that.
JustDrake via YouTube
In his video, Monte mentions that they do not have a worked-out script but want to talk loosely about a pre-defined topic. Furthermore, it is all a “one-take,” meaning recorded in one go, for which they needed two attempts.
In comparison with others: Is the advertising really too much?
For those who have not listened to the podcast: During the one-hour show, advertising runs three times. That might not be too much, but especially the placement raises eyebrows among many listeners. Very clumsily, it switches in the middle of a sentence; the streamers’ voices are muted.
Then a three-minute advertisement for a magazine app runs, which Unge and MontanaBlack have recorded together. Fade out: back to the podcast.
This is how the podcast is supposed to change: As already mentioned, the streamers promise improvement here. MontanaBlack is also honest and says: “We are still businessmen, and this is our business.”
Unge has already announced that they will significantly reduce the advertising after the pilot episode. There will only be 2 minutes of advertising per podcast.
This much advertising runs elsewhere: On YouTube, advertising is part of everyday life. Here, subscribers of certain YouTubers have to get used to three, five, or more commercials per video.
Advertising is also not uncommon in podcasts. Comparable podcasts run one to two commercials during the same time, provided there is no deal with the platform on which the podcast is broadcast.
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