In Episode 56, Alex and Rick break down another action-packed Bundesliga weekend before turning their focus to one of the most talked-about stories of the round: a surprisingly subdued Rhine derby, where controversy off the pitch overshadowed events on it and left large parts of the active fan scene outside the stadium.

The hosts then shift to Bundesliga 2, unpacking turbulent and eventful days in Düsseldorf and Karlsruhe—clubs facing pivotal moments, with further changes potentially on the horizon.

Rounding out the episode is a special deep dive into the Bundesliga’s “grey mice”: the crowded midfield of the table. Alex and Rick assess the current status quo, discuss which teams are quietly overachieving or under pressure, and explore where the journeys of these sides might realistically be heading as the season unfolds.

In Episode 55, Alex and Rick take a late-week look back at the Bundesliga weekend and the mixed performances of German clubs in European competition. At the heart of this episode is the World Cup draw — and the much-debated show surrounding it in Washington, D.C. The hosts break down Germany’s group, share their initial reactions, and then turn their attention to what awaits German football in the upcoming weekend.

In this week’s episode, Rick and Alex dive deep into the seismic coaching changes shaking the Bundesliga. From Augsburg to Fürth, we break down what these managerial shifts mean for the teams’ strategies and season trajectories—and we forecast another imminent change in Mainz that could turn heads.

Off the pitch, a shocking fan scandal involving Stuttgart supporters takes center stage, sparking debate and testing police-fan relations.

Finally, the hosts look ahead to the upcoming DFB-Pokal fixtures, analyzing matchups, potential surprises, and players to watch as the knockout competition heats up.