m.ODCAST- the podcast by m.regie
M.ODCAST - the M. Regie moderation podcast for event professionals, creatives and anyone who wants to understand experience the magic of moderation.
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We talk to presenters and dive deep into their world:
What styles characterize their work? How do they create their stage impact? And what makes their individual approach so special?
Instead of biographies, you can expect exciting insights into their working methods, convictions and passions.
Relaxed, professional and informative - for anyone who wants to design events or discover moderation in all its facets.
the m.odcast
Five conversations. Five perspectives on what makes good moderation. We sat down, listened, asked questions—and learned a lot.
Below you'll find all episodes of the first season of M.ODCAST: with exciting insights, personal perspectives, and concrete experiences from everyday life on and behind the stage. You'll also get a glimpse behind the concept of the format and how it came about.
Will there be a second season? Quite likely . We're collecting topics, dates, and new voices—and, frankly, we're really excited to continue.
Episode 1 with Christiane Stein – Comprehensibility meets stage
With over 20 years of moderation experience, Christiane Stein not only brings with her a wealth of experience, but also a clear understanding of what defines good moderation today: clarity, warmth, and presence . As a sought-after moderator for technology topics, conferences, and political events, she manages to translate complex issues into clear language without losing any depth.
In this episode of M.ODCAST, she talks to Benjamin Waldow about style issues on stage – from jumpsuits to beige pantsuits , about the subtle differences between customer cultures and about her ambition to be both presenter and co-host .
She explains how she consciously shapes her appearance through clothing, why she eliminates outfit specifications from contracts – and how, even when dealing with highly complex topics, she always tries to "bring everyone in the room together." Whether for corporations, ministries, or start-ups: Christiane stays true to herself – and finds the right tone in every setting.
Between stage and down-to-earthness, between structure and intuition – an episode about the courage to be clear, the art of the first impression and the fine difference between confidence and show.
Episode 2 with Aljoscha Höhn – When staging becomes diligence
For Aljoscha Höhn, hosting doesn't simply mean reading texts or structuring events. For him, hosting begins long before the first spoken word – with choosing the outfit, the briefing, and immersing himself in the brand. Aljoscha is a professional who lives his profession down to the last detail. His legendary wardrobe? Not a myth, but a logical consequence of the desire for perfection.
With long-standing client relationships, meticulous preparation, and clear self-determination, he creates performances that fit the bill – both visually and in terms of content. What's important to him is avoiding repetition and demonstrating individuality . Each event has its own unique stage design, its own outfit, its own attitude.
Aljoscha remains consistently versatile: whether it's a fan mile or a board meeting – he reads the room, the brief, the setting, and adapts. Always professional, always structured, never arbitrary. His moderation is reliable, but unpredictable. And that's precisely where his strength lies.
Episode 3 with Sarah Yvonne Elsser – Clarity on stage, lightness in the topic
When Sarah Yvonne Elsser moderates, you quickly sense that this woman knows how communication works – and, above all, for whom. With a journalistic background and over two decades of stage experience, she stands for presentations that are technically profound, linguistically clear, and atmospherically open. Especially when it comes to technical and business content, she manages to defuse the complexity without diluting the core .
What sets her apart is not only her ability to convey content in a comprehensible way, but also her ability to avoid making herself the center of attention. She sees herself as a temporary host: someone who puts people at ease, guides them through the process, and rolls out the red carpet for the actual protagonists. Whether CEO or keynote speaker, Sarah's empathetic moderation makes the first step onto the stage easier.
For her, that includes an outfit she truly feels comfortable in. Rules? None. For Sarah, clothing is an expression of comfort, not convention. And this comfort, in turn, is the foundation for effective presentation – confident, warm, and focused on the essentials.
Episode 4 with Chris Brow – Between speech rhythm and stage tact
Chris Brow brings to the stage what many teach in theory: a feeling for language, timing, and staging. His presentation is structured but never rigid—it is thoughtful without seeming calculated. What sets him apart is his deliberate use of silence. Where others try to fill gaps, Chris creates space. For him, pauses are not a sign of insecurity, but a stylistic device that allows statements to have an impact—like a musical crescendo that retreats before it reaches its full potential.
Linguistically, he acts like a director: German for clarity, English for energy and flow. This blend allows him to play with the audience – between conveying information and building emotional tension. What begins as a classic presentation becomes, for him, a finely tuned dramaturgy.
His perspective on corporate moderation is also remarkable: Chris sees himself as a mediator between the brand and the audience – not as a loudspeaker, but as a translator. His goal is to prepare content in such a way that it is understood, felt, and remembered. No overloaded script, but clear messages, delivered at precisely timed moments.
Episode 5 with Yasmine Blair – Live communication between precision and audience proximity
Yasmine Blair is on stage – and at the same time, very close to the audience. Her presentation is a balancing act between professional preparation and an intuitive sense of the moment. Listening to her, you immediately sense that this is someone who not only uses language, but masters it. Whether in German, English, or one of her other languages – Yasmine knows how to adapt her tone, tempo, and choice of words depending on who is sitting opposite her.
Her clothing is more than just a look—it's part of her attitude. Functional, stylish, recognizable. Her white sneakers are practically her trademark, not out of fashion vanity, but because she feels comfortable in them—and that means being able to move freely, be present, and react.
What makes her corporate presentations special is her ability to truly empathize with topics, companies, and target audiences. She's not an "external service provider," but rather a part of the team—at least for this day, this event, this performance. She remains open, willing to learn, and reflective. For Yasmine, every stage is also an opportunity: to grow, to learn, to shape things.
background
The M.ODCAST was born from a very simple idea:
What makes a good presenter – beyond the showreel, CV and website?
As live event directors, we often experience how central moderation is to the success of an event. A good moderation not only conveys content, it also shapes the atmosphere, tone, and attitude. But when we're asked to recommend someone, we often lack the very thing that matters: a genuine impression of how they think, speak, and work.
So we started talking to presenters. Not on stages, but in director's chairs. In a bright room. Without a script. Just as we would if we wanted to get to know someone to recommend to a client.
This is not only about personal matters – but also about professional matters.
How do you prepare for a panel?
How do you find the right tone for a brand?
What does timing mean to you – and how do you use it?
These conversations are close to practice, but never reduced to technical aspects. They're about style, attitude, and experience. They're about your unique approach to the profession—and sometimes even about what goes wrong when you're in person.
The M.ODCAST isn't a show format. It's not a stage for us, either.
It is a tool that helps us to better classify people, to make more informed recommendations – and to show our clients what good moderation can achieve when it is truly a good fit.
What you hear is sometimes personal, sometimes professional, often both. And that's exactly what it's all about.
