RTL stories – The podcast
Stories of extraordinary people who have made RTL their professional home. Colleagues from all over RTL Group share their favourite moments, stories of success and sources of inspiration after years or decades of working at the company.
This is RTL stories – The podcast, hosted by Lisa Burke, Presenter at RTL Luxembourg.
Season 3
RTL stories: Jens Hickmann
Jens Hickmann, Divisional Information Security Officer at RTL Group, talks about AI-powered scams, the human side of cybersecurity and why every employee plays a role in keeping the company safe.
RTL stories: Jhamal Robinson
Beaches, rescues, red swimsuits – and around 125 people behind the camera. Jhamal Robinson, Head of US Production – Scripted & Unscripted at Fremantle, joins RTL stories – The podcast to talk about the new Baywatch.
RTL stories: Katja Bäuerle
UFA’s Executive Producer takes us behind the scenes of Germany’s most successful daily drama and reflects on two decades of storytelling, an unexpected move to Australia and the responsibility that comes with being part of people’s everyday lives.
RTL stories: Jan Peter Lacher
RTL Group’s SVP Content & Business Development explores how AI is reshaping creativity, production and storytelling and why human ideas still sit at the heart of every great hit.
RTL stories: Christophe Goossens
The CEO of RTL Luxembourg and BCE reflects on what it takes to run Luxembourg’s leading media brand in a market defined by diversity, rapid change and high expectations around trust.
RTL stories: Ceylan Yildirim
In the season-opening episode of RTL stories – The podcast, UFA Fiction’s Executive Producer and Head Writer Ceylan Yildirim reflects on representation, authentic storytelling and the global success of Maxton Hall.
Season 1-2
25 years at RTL: Gabriella Vidus
RTL Hungary’s CEO opens up about driving digital transformation, navigating political pressures and the power of staying grounded in the latest episode of RTL stories – The podcast.
8 years at RTL: Sylviane Lecomte
In the latest episode of RTL stories – The podcast, Bedrock’s Chief Discovery & Experience Officer shares her vision for the future of streaming, the value of experimentation and the mindset that drives transformation.
10 years at RTL: Mirjam Naves
Smartclip’s VP of Projects and Processes shares her journey through the world of advertising technology and her experiences navigating both personal and professional challenges in the latest episode of RTL stories – The podcast.
15 years at RTL: Andreas Greuel
In the latest episode of RTL stories – The podcast, Andreas Greuel, Head of Verification at RTL News, discusses the importance of fact-checking in journalism and the evolving challenges in the digital age.
10 years at RTL: Isabell Ostermann
In the latest episode of RTL stories – The podcast, Isabell Ostermann, Senior Director Brand Management and Communications at RTL Group, discusses the RTL United rebranding project and balancing motherhood.
20 years at RTL: Amelia Brown
In RTL stories – The podcast, Fremantle UK CEO Amelia Brown reflects on her journey from production runner to CEO and shares insights into the television industry.
10 years at RTL: Jean-Baptiste Moggio
Jean-Baptiste Moggio, Senior Brand Director at RTL AdAlliance, delves into his decade-long journey with the company and the dynamic world of international advertising.
10 years at RTL: Mark Evans
“It’s been 10 years but it feels like two”: In this podcast episode, Mark Evans, Head of News at Enex, talks about trust, social media, digital transformation and the importance of international collaboration.
30 years at RTL: Xavier Thillen
Xavier Thillen, Head of Production & Digital Media Operations at Broadcasting Center Europe (BCE), talks about his passion for production and the importance of embracing change.
10 years at RTL: Kristina Petrova
Kristina Petrova, VP of Operations and Rights at We Are Era, on protecting online content rights, taking on motherhood and managing a team of international professionals in the next episode of RTL stories – The podcast.
25 years at RTL: David Gloesener
In our second podcast episode, RTL Luxembourg’s Dave Gloesener talks about his passion for radio, the future of audio content and his role as Head of Eurovision.
25 years at RTL: Sonja Schwetje
In the first episode of RTL stories – The podcast, RTL Deutschland’s Sonja Schwetje talks about her first day at RTL as an intern, AI’s role in journalism and her passion about freedom of the press.