Podcast

The first guest in Bründl Bewegt's new podcast series - #weltmeisterlich - is the charismatic 22-year-old Nordic combined skier Stefan Rettenegger. Stefan is already a two-time Junior World Champion, two-time Youth Olympic Champion and last season he enjoyed numerous podium places in the World Cup. Stefan is only missing his first World Cup victory - but that won't be long in coming, the ambitious man from Pongau is sure of that. In his older brother Thomas, who is also a Nordic combined skier, Stefan found a sporting partner but also a competitor early on. In an interview with presenter and host Stefan Steinacher, Stefan talks about his sporting career and how he came to Nordic combined. According to him, his first attempts at ski jumping were anything but world champion-like and while his mother said after his first training session that he was probably still too small for it and that they should wait another year, Stefan had already been gripped by ambition and passion and so a week later he was already back on the hill. He also talks about the bond with his family and his home country and about the solidarity of his “sports family” - the Nordic combined family. 
You can also find out a lot about Stefan in his private life. If you would like to know what he does to balance out his sport or what Stefan does for breakfast, listen to the new podcast episode.

In the second episode of the third season of Bründl Bewegt, Anna Gandler gives exciting insights into her life as a biathlete. In an interview with Stefan Steinacher, the young Tyrolean, who has already become junior world champion, explains how she fell in love with the sport at an early age and how she goes her own way despite many challenges. She talks about her rocky path through boarding school, the importance of personal responsibility and how important it is to control your environment in order to achieve top performance. Her successes, including several top-five placements in the Biathlon World Cup, are the result of hard work and an unshakable will. “I'm stubborn, I go my own way - and yes, that may not always suit everyone,” says Anna, underlining her strong will. If you also want to know which role models Anna Gandler follows on Instagram or what her boyfriend Émilien Claude does when the French national anthem is playing on TV, it's best to listen to this podcast episode.

In this episode of "Bründl Bewegt," host Stefan Steinacher talks to ski jumping legend Stefan Kraft about his world-class career, personal challenges, and unexpected adventures.

Stefan shares his thoughts on missing out on the "Athlete of the Year" award despite an incredible season and how he always manages to bounce back from setbacks. "I think one of my greatest strengths is that I don’t dwell on failures for long but instead say: Now something has to change!"

In addition to sports topics, he reveals some funny anecdotes, such as his high school graduation trip to Spain, where he was mugged by four Spaniards—an experience he took in stride with his typically laid-back attitude. If you also want to hear what Olympic champion Johannes Strolz has to say about their time together in Stams or find out what really makes Stefan lose his cool, make sure to tune into this podcast episode.

In the fourth episode of the third season of "Bründl Bewegt," ski star Stephanie Venier talks with host Stefan Steinacher about her remarkable journey to the top of speed skiing. She openly shares her early career experiences, a time when she was far from being a consistent winner, and how her father worked two jobs to support her ski racing. The conversation becomes especially emotional when she speaks about her greatest "Magic Moment," winning the silver medal at the Ski World Championships in St. Moritz. Looking into her parents' eyes at the finish line, she realized how much this success meant to them: "That’s when it hit me that all the hard work had really paid off."

Stephanie also discusses her biggest challenges, including a period when she almost lost faith in herself, and how her family's support helped her through those tough times. Despite the ups and downs, her love for skiing remains unwavering – and she always faces it with a smile.

In this special episode of Bründl Bewegt, Stefan Steinacher talks to Johanna Hiemer, the ski mountaineer who masters her path with perseverance and willpower. Growing up in a sports-loving family in the Enns Valley, Johanna's parents instilled in her not only a love of sport, but also the values of discipline and self-reliance.

Today, as a mother of two and top athlete, she inspires not only her fans but also her family. ‘I had to learn early on what it means to fight for your goals,’ Johanna tells us in an interview. With this attitude, she is pursuing her big goal: to win a medal at the 2026 Olympic Games in Milan.

Look forward to moving moments and deep insights into the life of a true fighter!
 

In the sixth episode of the third season of Bründl Bewegt, Stefan Steinacher welcomes former alpine skiing star Thomas Dreßen. Under the theme #worldclass, the exceptional athlete shares how his unwavering determination and immense passion carried him from being a little boy with big dreams to reaching the pinnacle of ski racing.

From an early age, Thomas was certain of one thing: “I wanted to become a skier—that was my dream from the start.” With this goal in mind, he persevered through challenging times, including his difficult early years at boarding school. From being the "outsider" who had to prove himself, he grew into the class representative and, later, the celebrated champion on the legendary Streif. Touchingly, he recounts the profound influence of his father, whose words continue to guide him to this day.

Look forward to honest insights, inspiring life lessons, and an athlete who embodies a world-class spirit both on the slopes and in life!