Matthias Opdenhövel joins the Banijay podcast WOLTER TALKS

Ahead of the 100th edition of ‘Schlag den Star’, presenter Matthias Opdenhövel talks about preparation, live entertainment and the milestones of his broadcasting career.

Opdenhövel traces his route from radio training and VIVA’s pioneering years to major sports broadcasts and the 2014 World Cup final at the Maracanã.

He recalls the accessible, slightly chaotic spirit of early music television and explains how that experience shaped his presenting style.

For Opdenhövel, good entertainment never happens by accident: preparation is essential, even when the final result should feel effortless and spontaneous.