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The German Earworm

The German Earworm

By: Mike
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The German Earworm is a podcast where an American expat dives into Germany's wildest, weirdest and catchiest songs-from party schlager to rock anthems you've never heard.
Each week (usually Tuesday), discover the tracks that get stuck in German heads (and maybe yours, too).

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Episodes
  • Jeanny – Obsession, Outrage & the Dark Side of Falco

    Jeanny – Obsession, Outrage & the Dark Side of Falco
    Dec 23 2025

    Hallo und willkommen zurück bei The German Earworm! Today’s episode dives into one of German pop music’s most famous controversies: ‘Jeanny’, released by Austrian superstar Falco in December 1985. It’s a chilling narrative set to a sultry melody—told from the perspective of a stalker, and banned from many radio stations. We’ll explore the music, lyrics, controversy, and why it still fascinates listeners decades later
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    7 mins
  • Regenbogenfarben – Celebrating Love & Pride with Kerstin Ott

    Regenbogenfarben – Celebrating Love & Pride with Kerstin Ott
    Dec 16 2025

    Hallo und willkommen zurück bei The German Earworm! In today's episode we celebrate love in all its forms. Our featured song is ‘Regenbogenfarben’ by Kerstin Ott—a joyful, inclusive anthem that asks us to paint the world in all the colors of the rainbow.

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    7 mins
  • Die Nacht von Freitag auf Montag – Hangover Horror by SDP & Sido

    Die Nacht von Freitag auf Montag – Hangover Horror by SDP & Sido
    Dec 9 2025

    Hallo und willkommen to The German Earworm! Today we’re rewinding to 2012 for one of Germany's wildest party-wake-up songs: ‘Die Nacht von Freitag auf Montag’ by SDP featuring Sido. It’s about a legendary weekend you can’t remember—tattoos, Facebook tags, and regrets included. Get ready for beat, banter, and a full hangover story!
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    8 mins
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