Alex & Rick are back on the mic — breaking down the hottest Bundesliga stories with sharp takes and real fan perspective From Union Berlin’s anniversary celebrations and the VAR debate around Mainz & St. Pauli, to Heidenheim’s reality check and Darmstadt’s promotion push under Kohfeldt. Plus: Magdeburg vs Fürth history talk and a big Pokal preview — can Leipzig challenge Bayern or repeat a Hoffenheim collapse? Fast-paced, opinionated and straight to the point — perfect for your weekly German football fix.

Can Frankfurt stabilize under Riera after three straight losses?
Was Bremen right to move on from Steffen — and what comes next?
Is Bayern finally opening the door for a real title race with Hoffenheim closing in?
Schalke’s momentum fading after five without a win — warning sign or just a dip?
Kaiserslautern reshuffle: injuries, new arrivals and exits — promotion hopes still alive?
Plus our European recap and the key matches you can’t miss this weekend.

A dramatic return from the winter break across Germany’s top two divisions: Bundesliga 2 explodes back into life with statement wins, surprise results, and an instantly reshaped promotion race, while the Bundesliga delivers a shockwave in Frankfurt that could have lasting consequences for the chase of European spots. Momentum swings, pressure mounts, and the second half of the season begins at full throttle.

Alex and Rick kick off the new year in style with a banger of an episode. In Episode 58 of GFC, they dive deep into the growing turbulence surrounding league newcomers, with a sharp focus on the latest troubles brewing at Cologne and Hamburg.

Beyond the chaos, the duo break down standout transfers, eye-catching individual performances, and the players making early statements in 2026. With the World Cup year officially underway, attention also turns to the DFB team—discussing key decisions, emerging options, and what the next move must be if Germany wants to peak at the right moment.

In the final episode of GFC for 2025, Alex and Rick take stock of the Bundesliga during the winter pause and dive into several storylines shaping the months ahead. The hosts discuss recent developments involving German legionnaires in the Premier League, as well as winter moves by German internationals that could have a positive impact on their World Cup prospects.

They also look across the league at clubs already deep into a rebuild—and others facing major restructuring once the season concludes—highlighting where tough decisions and open windows lie.

To wrap things up, Alex and Rick reflect on the podcast’s first year, what they’ve learned along the way, and invite listeners to share their feedback as GFC heads into 2026.

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.