Mike Thiel has been the voice of the morning on Radio Gong 96.3 since 1996, making him one of Germany’s best-known morning show hosts for more than 30 years. Born in Düsseldorf, he has played a defining role in German-language radio ever since. In 2026, his “Mike Thiel Show” was once again honored with the German Radio Award for “Best Show” for its takeover with Bully Herbig and Rick Kavanian.