PODBALL: the sports journey talk

In dieser Episode des Sports Journey Podcasts werfen wir einen inspirierenden Blick auf den Weg vom Amateurfußballer zum erfolgreichen Immobilieninvestor. Paul Zödi spricht offen über die Wendepunkte in seiner finanziellen Laufbahn und erklärt, warum Finanzbildung für Sportler:innen ein echter Game-Changer ist. Wir sprechen über die finanziellen Herausforderungen, mit denen viele Athlet:innen zu B...

In this powerful episode of the Sports Journey Talk, I sit down with renowned mental coach Gabriel Deieno for a powerful and revealing conversation about the mental side of performance that most athletes overlook. Gabriel shares his personal journey into sports psychology and opens up about the key experiences that shaped his approach to working with elite players. The discussion dives deep into t...

Von Elite-Nachwuchsakademien wie RB Leipzig und dem 1. FC Köln über die 5. Liga in Deutschland, die türkische Süper Lig bis zurück in die österreichische Bundesliga – Turgay Gemicibasi hat eine Fußballreise hinter sich, wie sie nur wenige erlebt haben. In dieser Episode spreche ich mit meinem ehemaligen Mitspieler und guten Freund über den Druck, die Medien, den täglichen Kampf – und darüber, was...

In this episode of Sports Journey Podcast I sit down with Gernot Baumgartner, Chairman of VdF – Die Spieler Vereinigung, Austria’s leading players’ association. With years of experience championing the rights of footballers, Gernot shares invaluable insights into the challenges and responsibilities of protecting players at all levels of the game. We dive deep into the mission and structure of VdF,...

In this episode of the Sports Journey Podcast, I sit down with Abubakr Barry, the talented midfielder shining in the Austrian Bundesliga with Austria Vienna! 🟣⚪ We dive into his journey—from his early days in Banjul, The Gambia, to the inspiration he found in his brother, Hamza Barry. He reflects on playing in Israel, adapting to Austrian football, and the lessons learned along the way. Abubakr...

In dieser Episode des Sports Journey Podcasts spreche ich mit dem ehemaligen Profifußballer und aktuellen FAC-Trainer Mitja Mörec über seine faszinierende Karriere. Mitja hat in neun verschiedenen Ländern gespielt – darunter Österreich, Israel, Griechenland und Vietnam – und teilt seine Erfahrungen über das Anpassen an neue Kulturen und Teams. Wir sprechen auch über seinen Übergang vom Spieler zum...

In dieser Episode interviewe ich meinen ehemaligen Mitspieler Philipp Wiesinger. Der Allrounder gibt spannende Einblicke in seine beeindruckende Karriere – von unvergesslichen Europapokalnächten mit dem LASK gegen Manchester United und Tottenham bis zu seinem aktuellen Weg bei Austria Wien. 🟣⚡ Doch Erfolg ist nicht die ganze Geschichte – Philipp spricht offen über schwere Verletzungen, den Umgan...

In this episode of the Sports Journey Podcast, I welcome Stefan Reisinger, a former professional footballer with over 300 matches in the 1st and 2nd Bundesliga and an experienced coach in German football. We discuss the highlights of his playing career at clubs like Greuther Fürth and Fortuna Düsseldorf, the challenges of transitioning after retiring from football, and his insights as a coach. Ste...

My guest on this episode is Manuel Ortlechner, the former captain and current Sporting Director of FK Austria Wien. Manuel shares invaluable lessons from his career as a professional footballer and gives an insider’s perspective on the role of a Sporting Director. We dive into his transition from the pitch to management, the challenges of tough decision-making, navigating contract negotiations, an...

Myriam Glez is a former synchronized swimmer, she represented four different countries across four Olympic Games—two as an athlete and two as a coach—a great achievement. After competing and coaching at the highest level, she retired twice—once by circumstance and once on her own terms—giving her invaluable insight into the challenges athletes face when transitioning out of sport. Today, Myriam is...

Mein Gast in dieser Episode ist Ilco Naumoski. Mit 249 Spielen in der österreichischen Bundesliga, 59 Toren und 32 Assists hat Ilco deutliche Spuren hinterlassen. Zudem absolvierte er 49 Länderspiele für Nordmazedonien und stand dabei unter anderem mit der Legende Goran Pandev auf dem Platz. Zum ersten Mal spricht Ilco offen über seine Kindheit und den unbeirrbaren Rückhalt seiner Familie auf dem...

My guest on this episode is Georg Teigl. Georg talks about his childhood and his first steps into football, including a trial he had with St. Pölten. His performance there led him to the academy of RB Salzburg and eventually to the first team, where he won the championship twice. After three years with RB Salzburg, he moved to RB Leipzig, which was in the 3rd Bundesliga at the time. He stayed ther...

Ich freue mich sehr, mein allererstes Interview auf Deutsch zu präsentieren – mit niemand Geringerem als Philipp Hosiner. Philipp war Teil jener Austria-Wien-Mannschaft, die in der Saison 2012/2013 den österreichischen Meistertitel holte und dabei mit 82 Punkten einen Rekord aufstellte. In dieser Saison wurde er nicht nur Torschützenkönig, sondern auch zum Spieler der Saison gewählt – mit beeindru...

Dr. Erkut Sogut is a renowned sports lawyer, player agent, professor of sports law and management, and author. He is the founder of GROW, a leading player representation agency, and is best known for representing Mesut Özil, including his high-profile transfer to Arsenal. Today, Dr. Sogut runs the Erkut Sogut Academy, a sports-education company dedicated to training and mentoring aspiring player a...

✍️ Subscribe to our channel @PodballShow My guest for today is Andreas Ivanschitz. Andreas made his debut for Rapid Vienna as the youngest player ever. Three years later, he was nominated as the captain of the Austrian national team by Hans Krankl. In this podcast episode, he talks about his transfer to RB Salzburg, which didn't go as planned but led him to FC Panathinaikos, where he spent fou...

My guest on this episode is Dr. Max Pelka, a renowned Sports Psychologist with a fascinating journey. After taking a gap year to gain perspective, Max embarked on his academic path in Sports Psychology. He began his career working in the academies of Fortuna Düsseldorf and RB Leipzig, eventually joining the first team under the guidance of coach Ralf Rangnick. Two years later, Max took on a new ch...

My next guest is James Holland. James came to Europe to play for AZ Alkmaar when he was 19 years old. He was part of the last championship team with Austria Vienna in the 2012-2013 season. He has played in China and in the Second Bundesliga with FC Duisburg. He then moved back to Austria to play for LASK Linz, where he appeared 181 times for the club and participated in the Champions League. James...

My next guest is Stefan Rakowitz. Stefan is a football player who has been promoted four times so far in his career. He has played 95 games in the third league, 148 games in the second league, and 70 games in the first league for TSV Hartberg, Wiener Neustadt, and FC Wacker Innsbruck. Rako is currently completing his bachelor's degree in Sports Management while still competing in the second le...

Markus played a total of 214 games in the Austrian Bundesliga. He wore the jerseys of FC Flyeralarm Admira, SK Sturm Graz, and SV Ried in the first league. His biggest achievement was playing in Johan Cruyff Arena against AFC Ajax. His worst moment during his career was relegating to the second league with SV Ried. Markus has completed his MBA and is currently pursuing his coaching license while a...

hristian Gartner played for SV Mattersburg before moving to Germany to play for Fortuna Düsseldorf and MSV Duisburg. Playing in front of 55,000 fans in Cologne and scoring against St. Pauli were his best moments. One thing he regrets during his career is his injuries. Christian is a great example of an athlete who doesn't give up. In a game for SV Stripfing against SV Lafnitz, he tore his ACL...

My guest for today is Issiaka Ouédraogo. Sako is another great athlete who played 207 games in the Austrian Bundesliga. During his time in the Bundesliga he scored 37 goals and provided 23 assists while playing for Admira Wacker, Wolfsberger AC and St. Pölten. Additionally, he proudly represented Burkina Faso, earning 23 caps for the national team. Topics: 00:00 Intro 01:35 How was football in Bur...

My guest for today is Wilfried Domoraud. Wilfried is a professional football player who played in various countries including France, England, Austria, Dubai, Denmark and Malta where he became champion. Today, he is 35 years old competing in the 3rd league of Austria. Topics: 00:00 Intro 01:52 How was your pre-season with Mauerwerk? 02:03 Your experiences and influences that shaped your character...

My guest for today is Francis Kioyo. Francis is a former professional football player who played 155 in the German Second Bundesliga and 65 games in the first. He wore the jersey of clubs such as FC Cologne, 1860 Munich, Energie Cottbus, and FC Augsburg. He also played in Switzerland and Israel and wore the jersey of the national team of Cameroon. Today, Francis is a sports scientist and the found...

Get ready to meet my next guest today, Mendy Formose. Mendy has played in various countries, including France, Spain, England, Finland, Turkey, Egypt, and Austria. He has been a part of football clubs such as Sporting Gijon, Blackpool, HJK Helsinki, and Adana Demirspor. I had the privilege of playing alongside Mendy for 5 years here in Austria. Some of the topics we discussed: 👉🏻 his childhood...

✍ Subscribe to my channel @PodballShow Get ready to meet my next guest, Christian Klem – Christian recently retired from football after playing 302 games in the first Bundesliga in Austria. He was part of football clubs such as Sturm Graz, Wacker Innsbruck, and Hartberg. 🎓 With Christian we graduated in the same year from UCN Denmark, completing our bachelor's degree in Sports Management. Som...