Hoss & Hopf
Hoss & Hopf is one of Germany's most-listened-to yet controversial podcasts. Since September 2022, it combines financial topics with socio-political and often right-libertarian to conspiracy-ideological perspectives—often aligned with US alt-right discourse. Critics accuse the hosts—Kiarash Hossainpour and Philip Hopf—of selective and emotionalized topic selection that primarily serves polarizing and click-generating narratives. Both are frequently associated with spreading disinformation and conspiracy theories.
On Spotify and Apple Podcasts, their long-form entertainment format has reached the number one spot in podcast charts. On YouTube, the video version regularly exceeds 500,000 views. On Instagram and their TikTok account (suspended for spreading "dangerous disinformation"), they post 10-15 second clips to amplify reach. The hosts deliberately address topics such as migration, criticism of "wokeness," misogyny, and alleged "mainstream lies," deliberately targeting a young, male, and socially critical audience.
Economically, Hoss and Hopf profit from selling financial services and crypto affiliate links. Hossainpour in particular has repeatedly promoted companies under investigation by or subject to warnings from BaFin (Federal Financial Supervisory Authority). Philip Hopf served as managing director of consulting firm Hopf-Klinkmüller Capital Management (HKCM) until 2024 and remains a spokesperson for the company, which markets its analysis tools and consulting services using similar social-media-first strategies.
Their methodological and rhetorical proximity to right-wing influencers and figures such as Andrew Tate or Elon Musk is notable. They present themselves as representatives of "dissatisfied citizens" against alleged media campaigns. Their content resonates particularly with young male audiences, on whom their direct approach has significant impact. The strongly person-centered presentation is criticized as "business with conspiracies," where self-promotion and provocation appear more important than rigorous information.
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| Social Media Accounts | ||||||
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| Platform | User Name | User Handle | Followers | Following | Likes | Views |
 | Hoss & Hopf | @hoss_und_hopf | 437,000 | 43,443,958 | ||
| Hoss | @HossCrypto | 457,000 | 37,039,652 | ||
| HKCM | @hkcm | 789,000 | 217,691,613 | ||
 | Hoss & Hopf | @hossundhopflessons [banned] | 26,300 | 814,600 | ||
 | Hoss & Hopf | Nr. 1 Podcast | @hoss_.hopf | 265,000 | 2 | ||
| Philip Hopf | @philiphopf | 408,000 | 495 | ||
| k. hoss | @hoss | 637,000 | 363 | ||
 | Hoss & Hopf | @Hoss-Hopf-61566417661713 | 3,400 | 1,310 | ||
 | Hoss & Hopf | @Hoss_Hopf | 330,503 | 886 | ||
| HKCM - Professionelle Handelsanalysen | @HKCM1 | 86,500 | 34 | ||
| Hoss | @hoss_crypto | 17,800 | 1 | ||
| Data Unavailable | ownership data is not publicly available, company/channel denies the release of information or does not respond, no public record exists |
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| Language | German |
| Founding Year | 2022 The joint podcast "Hoss & Hopf" by Kiarash Hossainpour and Philip Hopf has existed since September 2022. Philip Hopf has been active on various social media platforms with his company HKCM since 2010. Kiarash Hossainpour made his first posts in 2016. |
Ownership
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| Topics Covered / Focus Areas | Kiarash Hossainpour and Philip Hopf combine trading and financial analysis with commentary on political and social matters from a right-libertarian perspective. The topics are broad-ranging and often follow the discourses of American alt-right media. In the joint podcast "Hoss & Hopf," market analysis takes a back seat. In this "open and uncensored" conversation, topics far removed from finance also come up—such as nutrition, abortion, and freedom of speech. The German state with its bureaucracy and the federal government serve as critical reference points for the influencers, who are based in Switzerland and the United Arab Emirates. |
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| Views / Values / Political Stances | "Hoss & Hopf" primarily hold right-libertarian and right-populist positions. They criticize "wokeness," current migration policy, and government support for Ukraine. They frequently express skepticism toward mainstream media, accusing it of information distortion, and defend controversial statements as part of open freedom of speech. They rhetorically engage with conspiracy theories and AfD-adjacent theses, creating an image of the "ordinary citizen" who no longer feels represented by current politics. Overall, their views are provocative, system-critical, and partly populistic, emphasizing personal freedom, criticism of state regulation, and skepticism toward political elites. |
| Mode of Delivery | Content is delivered primarily in a provocative and direct tone—sometimes factual and informative, but often emotionally heightened and polarizing. "Hoss & Hopf" produce both researched long-form content—their one-hour podcast and 10- to 15-minute market analyses on Spotify and YouTube—as well as short videos and reels. Their suspended TikTok channel primarily posted clips from podcast conversations. On Instagram, Kiarash Hossainpour posts many so-called "Money Reels," which showcase his wealth and lifestyle. |
| Reputation | Both the financial advice and political views of Kiarash Hossainpour and Philip Hopf have drawn substantial critical coverage. Central concerns include their right-libertarian views, conspiracy-theoretical, polarizing, and antisemitic statements, the spread of disinformation, and their strong influence on a young male audience. In February 2024, TikTok suspended the account "Hoss & Hopf - Lessons" run by Hopf and Hossainpour for "dangerous disinformation and dangerous conspiracy theories"—this account primarily posted clips from their podcast. In 2024, Business Insider reported on harm suffered by people who followed the investment strategies of Hoss & Hopf. Previously, the BaFin (Federal Financial Supervisory Authority) had warned against BG Limited, a deceptive financial service provider promoted by Hossainpour. |
| Target Audience | The target audience of "Hoss & Hopf" consists primarily of young men aged approximately 16 to 34 who feel politically and socially critical and opposed to the mainstream, and are open to controversial to conspiracy-ideological content. Entrepreneurial success, wealth, and investment tips serve as their flagship appeal to attract particularly young people who feel alienated from conventional life paths. They connect these concerns with established media and politics, seeking alternative sources and explanations. The breadth of this audience is evident from the fact that their podcast regularly enters the top 10 of Spotify's podcast charts. |
| Part of Network or Campaign | Kiarash Hossainpour and Philip Hopf host their joint podcast mostly as a duo. The content of the podcasts is also tailored to promote their personal coaching and consulting products. Furthermore, "Hoss & Hopf" have become a regular part of alternative right-wing media in the German-speaking space, though they remain somewhat isolated within it. They rarely invite guests onto their podcast. Individual AfD politicians, such as Ruben Rupp, have publicly supported "Hoss & Hopf," for example in defending their suspended TikTok channel, though this does not necessarily imply private connections. |
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| Cross-Posting & Friends | In the podcast "Hoss & Hopf," content, commentators, and narratives from the US American alternative right are frequently referenced. Actors from the German right-libertarian scene are also referenced, though direct collaborations rarely occur on the main channels. On Philip Hopf's channel "HKCM," guests frequently appear in a regular interview format who can be attributed to the right-libertarian and conspiracy-theoretical milieu. |
| Endorsements & Recognitions | Several AfD politicians described the suspension of the "Hoss & Hopf" TikTok account as a scandal. On his company channel "HKCM," Philip Hopf regularly interviews controversial personalities. In 2024, he interviewed Hans-Georg Maaßen, a former intelligence official with ties to right-wing circles, and in September 2025, Sahra Wagenknecht, a left-wing politician known for Russia-friendly positions. |
| Business Model | Kiarash Hossainpour and Philip Hopf promote their private coaching and consulting services focused on investments and cryptocurrencies through their public profile. Hoss & Hopf should be seen as part of a strategy in which the hosts use controversy and reach on social media as a strategy to promote their own enterprises. Kiarash Hossainpour's wealth is estimated at approximately 50 million euros, which can be attributed to his early investments in cryptocurrency, advertising through affiliate links from crypto platforms, and success on social media. Philip Hopf's wealth is estimated at approximately 10 million euros and consists primarily of his company and stock investments. |
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| Revenue | Missing Data |