As uncertainty reigns in Germany and still a significant portion of the world, the 2. Bundesliga managed to complete Matchday 5. Eva and Matthew discuss Hamburger SV's perfect start to the season, St. Pauli's comeback heroics and if there is a crisi brewing at Fortuna Düsseldorf. Matchday 5 was the weekend of the "Rote Card" with five players given their marching order. Twitter Handles: @lottibohle, @MatthewKaragich Find us on Twitter: @2BundesligaPod
Oct 28, 2020•48 min•Season 3Ep. 6
The 2. Bundesliga returns after the international break and we saw some pivotal results for teams at both ends of the standings. Eva and Matthew get you up to speed on all things Matchday which saw Kiel go top, Hamburg continue their 100% record and Karlsruhe record a vital first win of the new campaign. All this and much more! Twitter Handles: @lottibohle, @MatthewKaragich Find us on Twitter: @2BundesligaPod
Oct 21, 2020•42 min•Season 3Ep. 5
We hit our first international break of the season and the 2. Bundesliga is evenly poised at both ends of the table. Eva and Matthew are joined Hamburger Sv Social Media International Manager Robert Haggis to discuss all the action from Matchday 3, including Darmstadt's late winner on Monday and Hannover's derby win over Eintracht Braunschweig. The trio also discuss some of the transfers that took place on deadline day and who they think could play a big role for their new side. Twitter Handles:...
Oct 07, 2020•54 min•Season 3Ep. 4
It was an intense week in the 2. Bundesliga with a number of upsets, stellar individual performances and goal bonanzas. Eva and Matthew discuss all the action from Matchday 2 which saw Simon Terodde become the all time record goal scorer in the 2. Bundesliga after surpassing long time holder Sven Demandt. The duo discuss big wins from Osnabrück and St. Pauli as well as the bizarre sacking of Würzburger Kickers trainer Michael Schiele. Twitter Handles: @lottibohle, @MatthewKaragich Find us on Twi...
Sep 30, 2020•48 min•Season 3Ep. 3
Nothing brings out more tension, drama and excitement quite like a 2. Bundesliga and the weekend presented the first of 34 in match days. Eva and Matthew discuss all the action from Matchday 1 including St. Pauli's draw at Bochum, the return of Simon Terodde and a Daniel Keita-Reul dreier-pack on debut for Sandhausen. All that and much more! Twitter Handles: @lottibohle, @MatthewKaragich Follow us on Twitter: @2BundesligaPod
Sep 23, 2020•40 min•Season 3Ep. 2
It’s been over a month since the last 2. Bundesliga ball was kicked in anger, and thanks to the circumstances we are back. Four new teams grace the league in what should be another competitive season. Eva and Matthew are joined by Hamburger SV Social Media International Manager Robert Haggis and VfL Bochum’s Head of English Social Media Gabriel Radus to get you up to speed for the season ahead. Twitter Handles: @lottibohle, @MatthewKaragich, @robert_haggis (@HSV_English), @VfLBochum1848EN Follow...
Sep 16, 2020•1 hr 16 min•Season 3Ep. 1
Throughout all the turmoil and uncertainty we managed to reach the conclusion of the 2019/20 2. Bundesliga season. Eva and Matthew are joined by Social Media English lead at Hamburger SV Robert Haggis and Head of English Social Media at VfL Bochum Gabriel Radus to review the season that was. This episode looks at the bottom six sides which includes VfL Osnabrück, FC St. Pauli, Karlsruher SC, 1. FC Nürnberg, Wehen Wiesbaden and Dynamo Dresden. We also reveal our team's of the season. Twitter Hand...
Jul 30, 2020•33 min•Season 2Ep. 45
Throughout all the turmoil and uncertainty we managed to reach the conclusion of the 2019/20 2. Bundesliga season. Eva and Matthew are joined by Social Media English lead at Hamburger SV Robert Haggis and Head of English Social Media at VfL Bochum Gabriel Radus to review the season that was. This episode looks at the middle six sides which includes Erzgebirge Are, VfL Bochum, Greuther Fürth, SV Sandhausen, Holstein Kiel and Jahn Regensburg. Part three is out Thursday! Twitter Handles: @lottibohl...
Jul 28, 2020•36 min•Season 2Ep. 44
Throughout all the turmoil and uncertainty we managed to reach the conclusion of the 2019/20 2. Bundesliga season. Eva and Matthew are joined by Social Media English lead at Hamburger SV Robert Haggis and Head of English Social Media at VfL Bochum Gabriel Radus to review the season that was. This episode looks at the top six sides which includes Arminia Bielefeld, VfB Stuttgart, 1.FC Heidenheim, Hamburger SV, SV Darmstadt 98 and Hannover 96. Part two is out Tuesday! Twitter Handles: @lottibohle,...
Jul 26, 2020•59 min•Season 2Ep. 43
The season has nearly run it's full course, 17 2. Bundesliga sides have been confirmed with one spot still remaining. Eva and Matthew are joined by Alex Howell to discuss the Bundesliga Playoffs Second Leg which saw Werder Bremen survive by the away goal rule to a plucky Heidenheim outfit. The trio also review the first leg of the 2. Bundesliga Playoffs which saw a dominant Nürnberg dispatch a poor Ingolstadt. Twitter Handles: @lottibohle, @MatthewKaragich, @_alexhowell Find us on Twitter: @2Bun...
Jul 08, 2020•22 min•Season 2Ep. 42
It's all to play for when the playoffs come around, the question remains who will win and either guarantee survival or promotion? Eva and Matthew look at the first-leg from the Weserstadion which saw Werder Bremen and Heidenheim play a 0-0 draw. Alex Howell drops by to get you up to date Ingolstadt as they return to the Relegation Playoffs for a second consecutive season when they take on Nürnberg. Twitter Handles: @lottibohle, @MatthewKaragich, @_alexhowell Find us on Twitter: @2BundesligaPod...
Jul 05, 2020•24 min•Season 2Ep. 41
The 2. Bundesliga season has finally come to an end as we reach the midway point of a tumultuous 2020, 16 sides know their fate with two going through the playoff gauntlet. Eva and Matthew discuss the Tor-festival that was Matchday 34 which saw Karlsruhe sneak out of 16th into safety, Wehen Wiesbaden putting five past St. Pauli and the incredible scenes which saw Sandhausen spoil the party for Hamburger SV. We also preview the Bundesliga Relegation Playoffs First Leg as Heidenheim travel to Werd...
Jul 01, 2020•1 hr 9 min•Season 2Ep. 40
The penultimate matchday of the 2019/20 season produced a thrilling set of matches, goals a plenty and drama right until the end. Eva and Matthew discuss the significant wins for Stuttgart who are all but assured promotion and Heidenheim who edge closer to the promotion play-off. The duo discuss the inevitable relegations for Dynamo Dresden and Wehen Wiesbaden while Hamburger SV is high on the agenda once more. Twitter Handles: @lottibohle, @MatthewKaragich Find us on Twitter: @2BundesligaPod...
Jun 23, 2020•53 min•Season 2Ep. 39
We enter a critical stage of the 2. Bundesliga with promotion and relegation still being hotly contested. Eva and Matthew take you through the action from Matchday 31 which saw Karlsruhe secure a massive Baden-Schwaben-Derby win over Stuttgart, Wehen Wiesbaden's come from behind win over Kiel and St. Pauli taking it's first win since MD26. The duo answer your topic questions and congratulate Arminia Bielefeld for winning promotion, exciting times for Eva and all fans of the club as they return t...
Jun 17, 2020•44 min•Season 2Ep. 38
It was another intense week in the 2. Bundesliga as we reach the final part of the season. Eva and Matthew take you through all the action from Matchday 30, including the crazy 3-3 in Hamburg on Monday night and Hannover's up turn in fortune. The duo discuss the adjustments to the COVID-19 protocol and some of the more controversial moments from the weekends action. Twitter Handles: @lottibohle, @MatthewKaragich Find us on Twitter: @2BundesligaPod
Jun 10, 2020•49 min•Season 2Ep. 37
On a weekend where football was secondary, Eva and Matthew chat about the civil unrest and situation in the United States. It was also an Englische Woche in the 2. Bundesliga, the duo discuss the results of MD28 which included an incredible come from behind victory by Stuttgart over Hamburger SV. MD29 also had plenty to discuss, that saw Sven Schipplock break his 1106 day scoring drought and we also answer your topic questions. **If you wish to skip the discussion on the events in America, aroun...
Jun 03, 2020•44 min•Season 2Ep. 36
Matchday 27 was the weekend ruled by the torhüter with eight of the 2. Bundesliga's finest keeping a clean sheet. Eva and Matthew discuss all the action from Kiel's win against Stuttgart, Heidenheim closing the gap to the top 3 and Hannover's return match from the break. With the 2. Bundesliga preparing for a busy month of June, we hope you'll join us for the ride. Twitter Handles: @lottibohle, @MatthewKaragich Find us on Twitter: @2BundesligaPod
May 26, 2020•34 min•Season 2Ep. 35
The 2. Bundesliga produced a chaotic return after the two month lay-off, one team in the top half winning and two of the three relegation candidates winning (Dresden not playing). Eva and Matthew discuss the drama in Wiesbaden, the late-equalisers in Bielefeld and Fürth as well as other results around the league. The duo discuss your topic questions. We hope you are remaining safe as the restrictions in certain countries begin to be weakened. Twitter Handles: @lottibohle, @MatthewKaragich Find u...
May 20, 2020•46 min•Season 2Ep. 34
March 10 was the last time the ball was rolling in the 2. Bundesliga, come May 16 we return to the pitch. Eva Lotta-Bohle and Matthew Karagich welcome new and existing listeners to the league, discuss the issues with the return from a players perspective. The duo preview the eight games that will get underway on the weekend. We hope you are all staying safe during this time! Twitter Handles: @lottibohle, @MatthewKaragich Find us on Twitter: @2BundesligaPod
May 13, 2020•1 hr 12 min•Season 2Ep. 33
With the Corona-Virus growing, life without fussball is the reality and we are all doing our best to cope. This weeks episode features Eva, Matthew, Bochum's Head of International Media Gabriel Radus and Hamburger SV's English Social Media Manager Robert Haggis discuss life in Germany, the United Kingdom and Australia. The team chat about potential alternatives to the Bundesliga and 2. Bundesliga for how this season could finish and going forward. More importantly, stay safe and look after yours...
Mar 19, 2020•41 min•Season 2Ep. 32
A massive weekend of 2. Bundesliga football is in the books and we have you covered with all the action. Eva, Matthew and Head of English Media at VfL Bochum Gabriel Radus discuss the Top Spieler between Stuttgart and Arminia Bielefeld, Dresden's huge Saxony Derby win and everything in-between. The trio also discuss the effects to the 2. Bundesliga season with the Corona Virus and potential alternatives to end the season. this podcast is part of the Big Heads Media Podcast Network. Twitter Handl...
Mar 11, 2020•56 min•Season 2Ep. 31
It's been a big week in German football both on and off the pitch. Eva and Matthew chat about all things Matchday 24 which saw Arminia Bielefeld extend it's lead atop of the 2. Bundesliga to six points with a win over Wehen Wiesbaden. While Hamburg and Stuttgart stumbled on their travels to Aue and Fürth respectively. It's been a big weekend outside the 2. Bundesliga as well with the Ultras protesting of Hoffenheim CEO Dietmar Hopp and the DFB, Eva provide context and opinion on the matter. The ...
Mar 03, 2020•51 min•Season 2Ep. 30
We are 23 matchdays down and the fight for promotion and avoiding the drop is heating up. Eva and Matthew are joined by superstar broadcaster Derek Rae to discuss the Hamburg Derby which saw St. Pauli complete the season sweep of their city neighbours. The duo also chat about Dynamo Dresden's dire situation, controversy in Nürnberg and answer your topic questions. This podcast is proudly apart of the Big Heads Media Podcast Network. Twitter Handles: @lottibohle, @MatthewKaragich, @RaeComm Find u...
Feb 26, 2020•57 min•Season 2Ep. 29
Another chaotic filled weekend of 2. Bundesliga football is in the books and we have you covered with all things Matchday 22. Eva, Matthew and Head of International Media at Hamburger SV Robert Haggis discuss the big talking points from the weekends action. From Arminia Bielefeld and Stuttgart taking away wins while Hamburg needed the last kick/header of the game to steal a point in Hannover. We also discuss your topic questions! This podcast is proudly apart of the Big Heads Media Podcast Netwo...
Feb 18, 2020•47 min•Season 2Ep. 28
Another weekend of 2. Bundesliga is in the books and the temperature is rising at both ends of the table. Eva and Matthew discuss all the action from a busy matchday 21 which saw VAR heavily involved, we discuss the controversial decision in Dresden and look at all the winners from those fighting relegation. The top three all took wins while Kiel made it's move into the top six. The duo also discuss concussions and potential solutions down the line. This podcast is proudly apart of the Big Heads...
Feb 11, 2020•38 min•Season 2Ep. 27
Our second special edition episode is in absolute doozy as our first time host Eva Lotta-Bohle chats to Deustche Welle Journalist and avid Koln fan Felix Tamsut. The duo talk about a variety of different topics from politics, racism, fanzine and Felix's personal journey to Germany and how his love for football came about. The 2. Bundesliga Podcast is proudly apart of the Big Heads Media Network Podcast. Say no to racism! #NazisRaus
Feb 06, 2020•1 hr 8 min•Season 2Ep. 26
A new episode, a new format but the same 2. Bundesliga Podcast. Matthew and Eva delve deeply into all the happenings of Matchday 20. How the contenders faired in their quest for promotion? Who made head away in the pursuit of avoiding the drop? Plenty of stories to tell after just two matchdays of football in 2020. The 2. Bundesliga Podcast is proudly apart of the Big Heads Media Podcast Network. Twitter Handles: @MatthewKaragich, @lottibohle Find us on Twitter: @2BundesligaPod...
Feb 04, 2020•39 min•Season 2Ep. 25
WE ARE BACK!! Yes the winter break is in the books and the 2. Bundesliga is back for 2020. Matthew, Eva and Gabriel Radus look through all the wheeling and dealings within the transfer window. Who has gotten stronger and who has remained quite throughout the window. We look at the action beginning in midweek. It's good to be back! The 2. Bundesliga Podcast is proudly apart of the Big Heads Media Podcast Network. Twitter Handles: @MatthewKaragich, @lottibohle, @VfLBochum1848EN Find us on Twitter:...
Jan 25, 2020•1 hr 5 min•Season 2Ep. 24
For the final time in 2019, we look back at all the action from another weekend in the 2. Bundesliga. Matthew, Eva and Alex are in a jolly mood as we exit this decade with all the shenanigans that come with this league. From goals, VAR drama and upsets. The trio answer your topic questions and look back at who are the player and manager of the Hindründe! On the side, we thank you all for listening to the podcast for 2019. We appreciate all the support and look to be better than ever in 2020. We ...
Dec 24, 2019•1 hr•Season 2Ep. 23
We've reached the midway point of the 2019/20 season and the surprises keep on coming. Matthew is joined by Alex Howell to discuss an enthralling weekend's action from matchday 17 which saw Arminia Bielefeld guaranteed top spot heading into 2020, St. Pauli pick up a vital win and Nürnberg cough up a 2-0 lead in the final 15 minutes. The duo look ahead to Matchday 18 with a bunch of important fixtures at both ends of the table. The 2. Bundesliga Podcast is proudly apart of the Big Heads Media Pod...
Dec 17, 2019•1 hr 9 min•Season 2Ep. 22
