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Robert Kratky and Ö3: The Radio Legend Returns to TV with a New Podcast and Major Music Show

People ✍️ Martin Kohlhauser 🕒 2026-03-15 15:04 🔥 Views: 1

If anyone in Austria invented the morning radio show, it’s him: Robert Kratky. For years, the voice of the Ö3 presenter accompanied hundreds of thousands through their mornings, and now he's making a comeback that's shaking up the media landscape. The 47-year-old is back – and not just on radio, but in a big way on television. If you thought you'd heard the last of Kratky, you'd be dead wrong.

Robert Kratky Ö3-Comeback

From Morning Radio to Icon: The Return of a Legend

It wasn’t that long ago that all of Austria would tune in to the Ö3 morning show to start the day with Kratky’s unmistakable style. Now, this exceptional talent is back in front of the camera. In a new role that shows he’s capable of much more than just breakfast radio. Industry insiders agree: this is set to be a blockbuster comeback that will appeal to both long-time fans and new viewers. Kratky is picking up right where he’s always been strongest: being authentic, relatable, and having a knack for the stories that move us all.

More Than Just Radio: "OFF Records" and the Search for Happiness

Anyone who has followed Kratky in recent years knows he’s never one to rest on his laurels. His podcast "OFF Records – the Ö3-Wecker-Podcast" quickly became a favourite among those wanting deeper insights into the minds of artists, athletes, and thought leaders. And then there was the project that probably meant the most to him personally: "Kratky sucht das Glück…" (Kratky Searches for Happiness) – a journey through life’s small and big moments that proves the presenter has a fine sense for nuance, even away from the microphone. It’s this very curiosity he now brings to his new TV roles.

All New for the Song Contest: Kratky Rocks the Competition

Things get especially exciting for music fans. Kratky will play a central role in this year's Eurovision Song Contest season. Under the banner "Österreich rockt den Song Contest" (Austria Rocks the Song Contest), he will accompany the national music highlight and go behind the scenes. We can't wait to see how this master of the casual chat draws the candidates out and brings us closer to the stars than ever before. Rumour has it he'll also be meeting old colleagues from his radio days and might just have a surprise or two up his sleeve.

What makes Kratky’s comeback so special is the mix of the tried-and-tested and the completely new. He stays true to himself, but also dares to take different paths. A look at his current projects shows the full range:

  • TV Comeback: A new show with Kratky's unmistakable charm, building on his greatest radio successes.
  • Podcast "OFF Records": Continuation of the popular format that goes far beyond the usual interview routine.
  • "Austria Rocks the Song Contest": Kratky as your guide through the ESC madness – exclusive insights guaranteed.
  • Stage Free for Emotions: More episodes of "Kratky Searches for Happiness…" are in the pipeline.

One thing's for sure: Robert Kratky is back – and he's going to surprise us often. Anyone who has experienced him knows this guy has a certain quirk that's infectious. This is exactly what Austrian television and radio need right now. Let's look forward to a man who searches for happiness and takes us all along on his journey. Welcome back, Robert – we've missed you!