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RBL Talk: An RB Leipzig Podcast

Justin Crozerrbltalk.com
The original RB Leipzig English podcast - coming to you weekly with news, analysis, special guests and occasionally some live watch alongs of Bundesliga, DFB Pokal and UEFA champions league games.

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Episodes

Episode 73 - full season review show 2024-2025

In this episode we find out the latest news and rumors coming from RB Leipzig with updates on Benjamin Sesko’s potential move to Arsenal and that RBL has settled for a less than desirable managerial candidate Ole Werner. Every single player is graded with the grading system including both managers Marco Rose and Zsolt Lőw, we ask the question was sacking Marco Rose the right decision so late into the season and we have listeners of the show weigh in on their thoughts of the season gone by. In th...

Jun 11, 20251 hr 34 min

Episode 72 - we must rebuild... Properly this time

In this episode we find out the latest news coming from Leipzig including some players leaving the club including a seasoned veteran at RBL may be being forced out the door. We review in full the final game of the Ruckrunde the 3-2 defeat against VfB Stuttgart the first time the Swabians won in the Red Bull Arena as we hadn’t lost to them since 2017 when the sides first met in the stadium. We look at if sacking Marco Rose was the right decision at all and if it was when was the right time to do ...

May 22, 202543 min

Episode 71 - no champions league but will we play in Europe at all

In this episode we find out the latest news coming from Leipzig including that RBL are prepared to offload four star players, we are linked with a new manager but are they really a candidate for the managerial vacancy come seasons end and there are new options for RBL's former wonder striker, maybe? We recap the lacklustre 0-0 draw against SV Werder Bremen, we preview the final game of the Rückrunde along with player watch, preictions the RBL talk segment and more in this episode. In the RBL tal...

May 15, 202537 min

Episode 70 - saved by Mr Leipzig himself

In this episode there is a lot to digest. We find out Amadou Haidara has recently suffered a knee injury and will not be available for the remainder of the season, Justin breaks down every single goal against Bayern Munich including the goal by Yussuf Poulsen(Mr. Leipzig) who spoilt the party for Bayern fans who let off fireworks early before the end of the whistle so there was no trophy celebrations in the Red Bull Arena. We have a look at match-day 33 against SV Werder Bremen along with player...

May 07, 202543 min

Episode 69 - reality check and what is to come?

Purposely lacking the usual RBL talk polish in this episode Justin informs the listeners of some of the latest news surrounding the club with new managers being made and a big call on the captaincy with Xavi Simons becoming one of the youngest captains in the clubs history but is he the right man to lead this club forward? We preview our latest defeat against the eagles and have a look at how the player watch players went.We look ahead to match-day 32 in the Bundesliga against Bayern Munich in w...

Apr 30, 202552 min

Episode 68 - being outplayed by the bottom table side

In this episode Justin informs the listeners of some of the latest news surrounding the club with Jürgen Klopp announcing he is not going to Real Madrid and is instead staying as Global Head of Soccer at Red Bull. Both Xavi Simons and David Raum may be on the way out if we fail to attain champions league qualification so no more performances like the 1-1 draw against bottom table side and worst defence in the Bundesliga Holstein Kiel as local RB fans in the Red Bull Arena boo'd the team at half-...

Apr 23, 202539 min

Episode 67 - withstanding intense pressure

In this episode Justin informs the listeners of some of the latest news surrounding the club with so many managers now linked to the top job at Cottaweg a new name has come up with current Mainz 05 head coach Bo Henriksen is now been touted as a candidate while other and more likely candidates Oliver Glasner (Crystal Palace), Roger Schmidt (currently unattached), Danny Röhl (Sheffield Wednesday), and Cesc Fàbregas (Como) are also linked but will we be seeing a new gaffer in the dugout at the Red...

Apr 16, 202550 min

Episode 66 - Löwball is here

In this episode Justin informs the listeners of the latest news out of Cottaweg including RB Leipzig have acquired a young 20 year old dutchman while Timo Werner and Andre Silva are set to be sold by RB Leipzig in the summer with Oliver Mintzlaff has commented on speculation that Red Bull technical director Mario Gomez will leave for rivals Bayern Munich. We review the correct prediction by the podcast as we won 3-1 on match-day 28 against TSG Hoffenheim, we have a look at player watch players a...

Apr 08, 202531 min

RBL Talk Extra Episode 20 - 4.4.2025

In this episode Justin informs the listeners of the latest news including what role Jürgen Klopp’s had in the sacking of RB Leipzig head coach Marco Rose, we find out Manchester United, Liverpool, Arsenal and Chelsea are interested in Xavi Simons who could be leaving come seasons end and we find out that Zsolt Löw cancelled plans with his wife to be interim boss at RBL. There's updates on our squad health with some key players close to making returns, a review of the 3-1 DFB Pokal semi-final los...

Apr 04, 202535 min

Episode 65 - Marco Rose out, Zsolt Löw in terrible move by Red Bull

In this episode Justin tells the listeners all the latest news surrounding RB Leipzig with Bellingham possibly making the move to Cottaweg, we find out Marco Rose has been sacked with mixed emotions on if it was the right time or not with an explosive RBL talk segment surrounding the issue, we find out the chances of Benjamin Seško staying at RB Leipzig next season are very slim, we recap the 1-0 loss to Borussia Mönchengladbach in the Bundesliga, we preview the DFB Pokal semi-final against VfB ...

Mar 31, 202543 min

Episode 64 - are RB Leipzig on the way up?

In this episode Justin informs the listeners of the latest news coming out of Cottaweg including the 14 players leaving for international duty this week, Timo Werner returning to RB Leipzig from Tottenham come seasons end with a new recruit. We review the 2-0 win against Borussia Dortmund on match-day 26 of the Bundesliga in the topspiel time slot which the podcast also did a live-stream across multiple platforms for international fans and fans who couldn’t be one of the 47,800 in the stadium on...

Mar 17, 202534 min

Episode 63 – Salzburg training camp leaves RB Leipzig fatigued

In this episode Justin informs the listeners of the latest news including Marcel Schäfer defends Marco Rose again, Question marks surrounding the form of Xavi Simons, and Marco Rose scrambling to keep his job as he took the team to a two-day retreat at Leipzig’s sister club RB Salzburg to try and get some togetherness out on the pitch. We recap the lacklustre topspiel against SC Freiburg which ended in a 0-0 draw, we look towards match-day 26 of the Bundesliga with another topspiel against Borus...

Mar 10, 202531 min

Episode 62 - Marcel Schäfer will not comment on Marco Rose future, fans want answers

In this episode Justin informs the listeners of the latest news including the DFB pokal semi-final draw as Die Roten Bullen have drawn an unfavourable opponent and after another disappointing performance and result for RB Leipzig, Marcel Schäfer didn't want to comment on the growing pressure on head coach Marco Rose leaving fans in the lurch as fans struggle to find answers on where the club is heading. We recap the 2-1 loss to Manz successfully predicted in the previous episode and look at play...

Mar 05, 202545 min

RBL Talk Extra Episode 19 - 28.2.2025

In this episode Justin informs the listeners of the latest news including that local RB fans where heard chanting the name of local manager Marco Rose at the end of the cup final as if the cup win from a controversial penalty win was more than convincing enough even after the latest shortcomings. We preview the next game in the Bundesliga against Mainz which starts the next run of tough upcoming fixtures for RB Leipzig which include games against SC Freiburg, Borussia Dortmund and Borussia Mönch...

Feb 28, 202531 min

Episode 61 - DFB pokal or bust

In this episode Justin informs the listeners of the latest news including that Timo Werner could be on the move to Major League Soccer as he has failed to impress on loan at Tottenham Hotspur and RB Leipzig are looking to restructure their squad over the coming transfer windows and some club ‘legends’ may be under threat as the contracts of Yussuf Poulsen, Kevin Kampl and Peter Gulacsi expire in 2026. We preview the 2-2 draw against FC Heidenheim as RB Leipzig drop points, yet again and all that...

Feb 24, 202543 min

Episode 60 - we don't show what we are capable of

In this episode Justin informs the listeners of the latest news including Castello Lukeba could be their next big sale, especially if they fail to qualify for the Champions League. The Frenchman is said to be planning a transfer in the summer and wants to make use of the current release clause in his contract which is said to be worth €90m and is active in the summer. Real Madrid, Liverpool, Chelsea and Manchester United are the clubs that have been linked to Lukeba in recent months. It didn't g...

Feb 18, 202543 min

Episode 59 - no room for racism in football

In this episode Justin informs the listeners of the latest news coming out of RB Leipzig including that Xaver Schlager will be sidelined until March, suffering a fresh injury setback. The Austrian midfielder underwent minor surgery on his knee due to ongoing discomfort, pushing the 27-year-old’s return back by around six weeks. We recap the 2-0 win against FC St. Pauli and all events from match-day 21 in the Bundesliga including the red card WIlli Orban received and why it was a red card, listen...

Feb 13, 202535 min

Episode 58 - a disastrous topspiel for RB Leipzig

In this episode Justin informs the listeners of the latest club news including all the latest transfers in the January transfer window as RB Leipzig had a busy transfer deadline day with Portuguese striker André Silva’s loan to Werder Bremen and the acquisition of Aston Villa prospect Serbian right-back Kosta Nedeljkovic who were confirmed in quick succession. Shortly after confirming those two loan deals, RB Leipzig confirmed the surprise arrival of another player. French youth international Ti...

Feb 06, 202532 min

RBL Talk Extra Episode 18 - 30.1.2025

In this episode Justin informs the listeners of the latest club news including Jürgen Klopp the new "Head of Global Soccer" is in Brazil at Red Bull Bragantino in the state of São Paulo as the two-time world coach posed for photos in front of the club logo - and showed himself for the first time in a Red Bull jersey and with a Red Bull cap. The Red Bull look suits you Jürgen. Elif Elmas seems to be heading to Serie A on loan with purchase option to Torino instead of West Ham or Valencia as the r...

Jan 30, 202525 min

Episode 57 - goals, controversy, and a trip to Austria w/ Daniel and Archie Smith UK sturm Graz fans

In this episode Justin informs the listeners of the latest club news including André Silva potentially heading to West Ham on loan as RB Leipzig have long looked to offload their expensive transfer flop as outgoing transfer rumors have been surrounding the 29-year-old for quite some time this transfer window. We recap the 2-2 draw against Bayer Leverkusen in matchday 19 of the Bundesliga and all the controversy that entailed including the obvious foul Florian Wirtz made on German international a...

Jan 28, 20251 hr 17 min

RBL Talk Extra Episode 17 - 24.01.2025

In this episode Justin informs the listeners of the latest club news as talks are at the advanced stages for RB Leipzig who are set to complete the signing of 18 year old Caen attacker Tidiam Gomis and Southampton’s Tyler Dibling who is also 18. We comprehensively break down the 2-1 win for RBL over Sporting CP as we finally get our first points in the UEFA Champions League competition in season 2024/2025 and we look ahead to match-day 19 in the Bundesliga against defending champions Bayer Lever...

Jan 24, 202526 min

Episode 56 - we’re carelessly putting our goals at risk w/ all things Alvalade

In this episode Justin informs the listeners of the latest club news including RB Leipzig announcing the signing of Arthur Vermeeren on a permanent basis after triggering the player’s purchase option for €20m fee in addition to the €5m attached to the loan agreement with Atlético Madrid. The review of the 3-3 draw against VfL Bochum 1848 by blowing a 3-0 lead against a bottom table side struggling in the relegation zone is not sugar coated as some harsh things need to be said as the reality is w...

Jan 21, 20252 hr 14 min

RBL Talk Extra Episode 16 - 16.01.2025

In this episode we learn that RB Leipzig have stopped the transfer of Noah Okafor as the results of the medical check showed Okafor is not an immediate help, the Swiss player is not ready for action. As a result RBL have cancelled the transfer so who else is there? Justin has some critical things to say during the analyzation of the 2-1 loss to VfB Stuttgart including the lazy defending or the possibility we fielded a bunch of doppelgangers in the MHP Arena after half time. In the RBL Talk segme...

Jan 16, 202538 min

Episode 55 - welcome to the red bull family Ridle Baku w/ Bundesliga Rory Petre from over the bar Bundesliga show

In this episode Justin informs the listeners of the latest club news including a suprise visit by Jürgen Klopp to the stadium, we review the 4-2 win against Werder Bremen with Ridle Baku making his professional debut as a red bull, a 126km/hr rocket was set off in the stadium by Benjamin Sesko towards goal and Xavi Simons getting his first ever brace in the Bundesliga. We look at why player watch player Marvin Ducksch didn’t have much of an impact and we look towards match-day 17 in the Bundesli...

Jan 14, 20251 hr 7 min

Episode 54 - half season review show 2024/2025

In this episode Justin goes in depth and reviews individually each player's performance along with Leipzig native manager Marco Rose who has been under pressure as of late with a horrid month of football in November, the team as a whole domestically and on the world stage in Europe's top club competition the UEFA Champions League where it has gone so drastically wrong without RB Leipzig getting any points in the competition after 6 out of 8 games in the new 36 club format. In the RBL Talk segmen...

Jan 05, 20251 hr 4 min

RBL Talk Extra Episode 15 - Bayern Munich teach RB Leipzig a lesson in football

Schoolboys’ vs professionals. We played like a 3. Liga side. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Justin ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠recaps the Bundesliga losss against Bayern Munich ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . In the RBL talk segment we hear from RBL fans and listeners German lion , Jon Rothstein , and Balham via DM on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 𝕏⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and rl9lewyfan, pia_hffmr, and memorbl313 on ⁠ Instagram⁠ . Support the show: Become an RBL talk member on Patreon to get exclusive content and perks. More from RBL talk: Join ...

Dec 26, 202433 min

Episode 53 - when we play for fun this is what happens

A weight was clearly visible off the players shoulders. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Justin ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ recaps the Bundesliga win against Eintracht Frankfurt the second time within 11 days , we look towards match-day 15 in the Bundesliga against league leaders Bayern Munich with a preview and match-day predictions ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . In the RBL talk segment we hear from RBL fans and listeners Balham via DM on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 𝕏⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and football_pitsburg_nh on Instagram . Support the show: B...

Dec 19, 202426 min

Episode 52 - champions league is over for RB Leipzig

It just isn’t our year in Europe’s top club competition. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Justin ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ recaps the UEFA champions league loss against Aston Villa, we look towards match-day 14 in the Bundesliga against Eintracht Frankfurt with a preview and match-day predictions ⁠⁠⁠ . In the RBL talk segment we hear from RBL fans and listeners ChiRBL and UFCFootball24 on ⁠⁠⁠⁠ 𝕏⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . Support the show: Become an RBL talk member on Patreon to get exclusive content and perk...

Dec 12, 202436 min

Episode 51 - starting to get back on track w/ Luke from up the villa podcast

Jürgen Klopp in the firing line of Kiel fans. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Justin ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ recaps the Bundesliga win against Holstein Kiel, we look towards match-day 6 in the UEFA champions league against Aston Villa with a preview and match-day predictions ⁠ . Later on in the show in the RBL talk segment Justin is joined by Luke from Up The Villa youtube fan channel and podcast to give their thoughts on the first competitive fixture between the two sides. We also hear from RBL fans an...

Dec 09, 202458 min

RBL Talk Extra Episode 14 - the story continues... Marco Rose isn't finished yet at RB Leipzig

Isn’t it great to get the monkey off our back? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Justin ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ recaps the DFB Pokal win against Eintracht Frankfurt, we look towards match-day 13 in the Bundesliga against Holstein Kiel with a preview and match-day protections. This game will be a live-stream event come join in the interactive stream . In the RBL talk segment we hear from RBL fans and listeners Andrew and Balham on ⁠⁠ 𝕏⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , ⁠ Bundesliga stats ⁠ on ⁠ blueksy⁠ , and on football_p...

Dec 06, 202432 min
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