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

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.

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!

Grüß Gott and welcome to The German Earworm, the podcast that dives deep into Germany’s most addictive hits and reveals the culture, language, and stories behind them. Today we’re diving into a 2022 summer anthem that lit up Ballermann and beer tents alike: ‘Olivia’ by Die Zipfelbuben featuring DJ Cashi. We’ll unpack the cheeky lyrics, the infectious melody, and why a song about Olivia sparked so much attention last summer.

Hallo und herzlich willkommen to The German Earworm, the podcast where we dive deep into the most memorable, infectious tracks from the German-speaking world and beyond.

Today, we're shifting slightly west to explore a Dutch-language banger that made serious waves in German clubs and youth culture: "Stoff und Schnaps" by Lil Kleine and Ronnie Flex.

Welcome to The German Earworm, the podcast that dives deep into the catchiest songs from the German-speaking world. Today we’re getting bold, glamorous, and just a little bit cheeky.

We’re talking about "Bauch, Beine, Po" by Shirin David – a pop-rap anthem that flips beauty standards, mocks gym culture, and delivers an unapologetically feminine punch.

Hallo und herzlich willkommen to The German Earworm, the podcast where we break down Germany's and Austria's catchiest songs to uncover the language, the culture, and the irresistible hooks behind them.

Today we’re headed to Vienna to talk about a woman named Cordula Grün by Josh.

Welcome to The German Earworm, the podcast where we explore unforgettable German songs, their lyrics, their impact, and what they tell us about German language and culture. Today we are entering the world of fire, irony, and controversy.

That’s right. We’re talking about Rammstein. More specifically, their 2022 track "Dicke Titten"