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Oliver Pocher Installs Pietro Lombardi as Co-Host After Sandy Meyer-Wölden Exits

Pocher moves to keep his weekly show on schedule, tapping a close friend staying at his home.

Overview

  • Pocher said Meyer-Wölden decided between Nepal and Bhutan that she no longer felt the podcast and has left the show.
  • Singer Pietro Lombardi steps in immediately as co-host, with the first episode of the new pairing released the night of January 15.
  • Pocher emphasized that stopping the long-running weekly program was not an option and that he acted quickly to secure a replacement.
  • Lombardi has been living in Pocher’s basement following a recent breakup, a personal context both referenced in coverage and on the show.
  • Reporting indicates the podcast retains its current name for now, with the duo promising authentic family stories and humor.