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The Germans have a name for it !
Wurfsendung is the short-form radio drama broadcast by Deutschlandradio.

And they have five tips to enjoying a wurfsendung ......

01. You can listen to a wurfsendung programme while your tea is brewing, your computer is booting up, or you are tying your shoelaces.

02. Physical discomfort or a troubled mind are no impediment.

03. You can listen while seated, walking up and down, or standing; if using appropriate technology also regardless of broadcast time and reception.

04. Should you not have understood a wurfsendung programme or you feel the need to find out everything there is to know about it, you can do that here .

05. If you are enthusiastic you can start a fan club .