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Die Fussball Bros

Tilo & Fillywww.buzzsprout.com

Bundesliga Fans! This German-American footy podcast is the hottest collab since Hot Dogs and Sauerkraut. A best of both worlds crossover with authentic insights and easygoing vibes.  Your new go-to source for German soccer and laid-back banter!

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Episodes

A Rowdy Episode: Bayern & BVB at Club World Cup (Better Than You Think)

This is probably the most explicit show we've ever recorded. The FIFA Club World Cup has brought some remarkable football and fans to our shores. It hasn't all been perfect, but the excitement has been palpable—and at times, a bit too much! From Filly's disdain and tirade for PSG, to overzealous NJ State Troopers, and of course, some fantastic fans from Japan to Egypt, it's been a whirlwind of football action. And the two best nations still in the mix? Brazil and Germany! You simply can't deny t...

Jul 04, 202551 minSeason 2Ep. 39

Bundesliga Coaching Carousel: Who's the league’s Hottest Hire?

Germany wraps up the Nations League on a sour note – what needs to change for the World Cup season, and is there any silver lining to be found? Meanwhile, the coaching carousel has been spinning wildly across the Bundesliga! Tilo dives into who the most intriguing new prospect is. Can coaches who found 2. Bundesliga success emulate that in the top flight at clubs like Bremen and Cologne? And Augsburg is taking a huge gamble, hiring the unproven but big personality, Sandro Wagner. Will his coachi...

Jun 10, 20251 hr 6 minSeason 2Ep. 38

Stuttgart's Cup Glory, Heidenheim's Miracle Survival!

Filly unpacks the DFB-Pokal final between VfB Stuttgart and Cinderella story Arminia Bielefeld – a seemingly one-sided affair that turned into a thrilling battle at the end. Meanwhile, FC Heidenheim will play another year in the Bundesliga, defying improbable odds with a last-minute relegation salvation! Braunschweig also secured their 2. Bundesliga status by winning their playoff against Saarbrücken. This week, the Bros discuss where Florian Wirtz might go, why Erik Ten Hag could struggle at Le...

May 29, 202531 minSeason 2Ep. 37

Bundesliga Season Finale! Dortmund's Epic Comeback, Leipzig's New Low

The die is cast for another Bundesliga season! On the final match day, Borussia Dortmund completed an improbable climb from 11th to 4th, snatching the last Champions League spot. Freiburg, despite their strong season, fell out of the top 4 after losing to Eintracht Frankfurt at home and will now head to the Europa League. Joining them in continental competition are Mainz, who fended off a deflated Leipzig for the Conference League berth. What does this mean for the RB empire? And why wasn't a Ba...

May 22, 20251 hr 5 minSeason 2Ep. 36

Tears, Triumphs, Farewells: A Wild German Football Weekend!

Bayern Munich celebrated their 34th Meisterschale in Thomas Müller’s final home match. In Hamburg, things got even crazier as the "Red Shorts" returned to the Bundesliga after seven painful years. Bochum and Kiel were relegated, but the "Storks" look much more poised for an immediate comeback. Can Heidenheim still catch Hoffenheim and escape the relegation playoffs? The "Hopp boys" welcome champions Bayern – a game that could swing either way. The biggest showdown of the weekend will go down in ...

May 14, 20251 hr 2 minSeason 2Ep. 35

Harry Kane Wins First Title! Leverkusen Egg Crowns Munich Champs

FC Bayern Munich wins its 34th Meisterschaft despite a wobbly performance in Leipzig. But with Leverkusen only mustering a late tie in Freiburg, the league title returns to Bavaria. Harry Kane can finally celebrate a league title. Dortmund seizes the golden opportunity to jump the "soda boys" and move within one point of 4th place Freiburg – the final UCL spot. Kiel, too, moves within one point of the relegation playoff spot, making for a frantic finish at the bottom of the table. Who will they ...

May 08, 20251 hr 4 minSeason 2Ep. 34

Leipzig Outclassed by Eintracht, Controversial Dortmund Win, 7-Goal Stunner in Kiel

Leipzig Outclassed by Eintracht, Controversial Dortmund Win, 7-Goal Stunner in Kiel The Topspiel and Champions League spot on the line saw Eintracht Frankfurt rise to the occasion and maul Leipzig 4-0, who tumble out of the top 4. Dortmund won it late amidst Hoffenheim complaints and moved within 3 points of fourth place. Elsewhere, Bayern and Bayer won to postpone title celebrations for at least another matchday. Complete opposite in the 2. Bundesliga, where number 1 to 10 can still win the lea...

May 01, 202543 minSeason 2Ep. 33

8-Goal Chaos at Union - Stuttgart, BVB Surges, Leverkusen Done?

Union and Stuttgart put on a first-half show with a record 8-goal haul and the craziest xG you’ve ever seen. Meanwhile, Dortmund wins the battle of the Borussias and moves up the rankings. Thanks to Leipzig failing to beat lowly Kiel at home, the Black and Yellows are only 4 points out of a UCL spot. All their competitors will take points off each other in the coming weeks, opening a viable path to Europe. Meanwhile, Leverkusen have their UCL qualification secured but have failed to impress late...

Apr 23, 202552 minSeason 2Ep. 32

End of the Road for Bundesliga in Europe, Leverkusen Misses Golden Opportunity

With a chance to close the gap atop the league, Bayer fails to score a single goal in their home match vs. Union Berlin. With Dortmund wrestling away a tie in Munich, the separation remains at six points. Frankfurt scores a big win over Heidenheim, opening a viable road to Champions League football next season. St. Pauli and Hoffenheim come away with big wins over Kiel and Mainz, the latter tumbling out of the top 4. While Borussia Dortmund becomes the first team to beat Barcelona in 2025, all G...

Apr 19, 202556 minSeason 2Ep. 30

50+1 Episode: We Got Klassiker, Bitter UCL Defeats, Thomas Müller to Cinci? And More

51 episodes and counting; time flies at die Fussball Bros. Adequately for an anniversary episode, the Klassiker is coming up, and the bros are putting their bets on the line. Both teams suffered a tough week, losing big games and big players. Who will rise to the challenge Saturday? In the Champions League, Borussia Dortmund is all but eliminated, while Bayern still have a shot. Will Thomas Müller strike again? The Bayern icon made an immediate impact and raises the question of whether the club ...

Apr 10, 20251 hr 12 minSeason 2Ep. 29

Historic Cupset! Bielefeld Eliminates Holders Leverkusen in Game for the Ages

Arminia Bielefeld and VfB Stuttgart may have just saved the soul of German football. The third-division side rose to the challenge and bested double winners Bayer Leverkusen in front of a roaring Alm. In Stuttgart, Angelo Stiller lit up the Neckarstadion with a screamer as they ousted Leipzig from the cup and will now meet Arminia in the final. It was a bad week for the soda club all around. After losing their game in Mönchengladbach and ceding their 5th place to the Foals, Leipzig fired coach M...

Apr 04, 202546 minSeason 2Ep. 28

Why Eintracht vs. Stuttgart and Gladbach vs. Leipzig Are the Matches to Watch

The Bundesliga returns with several intriguing games. In Frankfurt, two high-scoring teams, led by their red-hot strikers Ekitike and Woltemade, are battling for European football qualification. Another forward in fine form is Borussia Mönchengladbach’s Tim Kleindienst. Fresh off his strong showing against Italy, he and the Foals are looking to overtake Leipzig with a home win. However, the player to watch is 20-year-old homegrown hero Rocco Reitz. Bayern and Bayer play cellar dwellers in the co...

Mar 27, 202555 minSeason 2Ep. 27

Who Will Take the Final UCL Spot? Five Clubs Battle for Two Slots

Germany beats Italy away for the first time in four decades with a Leon Goretzka reborn. In the Bundesliga, the surprise team battle between Mainz and Freiburg ends all tied up and leaves the former in third position. Frankfurt fans flirt with disaster in Bochum, but Eintracht defends the last qualifying spot for now. But Freiburg isn't done yet and can fully focus on finishing the league strong, while Eintracht still has tough games, including Tottenham in the Europa League, on its schedule. Be...

Mar 21, 20251 hr 4 minSeason 2Ep. 26

Bye Bye, Bayer & Historic Home Team Curse!

The Leverkusen Era is coming to an end. Marred by ineptitude and injuries, Leverkusen goes down over two games against Bayern Munich in the UCL. Meanwhile, Dortmund finds its UCL form again, with Maxi Beier producing his first marquee BVB moment and Emre Can showing balls of steel. In the Bundesliga, home-field advantage is no longer a factor, as no home team secured a win for the second week in a row! The biggest winner of this malaise? Mainz 05 – the Rhine Hessians jump their cross-river rival...

Mar 14, 202545 minSeason 2Ep. 25

Leverkusen Dominates Frankfurt, Awaits Bayern. Kiel Makes History

Bayer Leverkusen outclassed Eintracht Frankfurt (their own words) and still look the best team in Germany despite trailing Bayern in the standings. Can the Bavarians right the wrong in the Champions League and Beat Leverkusen for the first time this season? It’s hard to assess their form when Stuttgart gifted Bayern a win on Friday. Meanwhile, Frankfurt's cushion in the Champions League qualification race is dwindling, and they risk dropping out of the top four. Surprise contenders Freiburg and ...

Mar 05, 202540 minSeason 2Ep. 24

Bayern's Birthday Triumph: League Wrapped Up? Dortmund Dominates Union

Bayern celebrated their 125th anniversary and seemingly rewarded themselves by all but securing their 34th Meisterschale in February, after holding Leverkusen at bay and thrashing third-placed Frankfurt 4-0. Meanwhile, Guirassy and Groß put on a four-goal, four-assist show in a 6-0 drubbing of Union Berlin. One name was noticeably absent: Julian Brandt. Is this the beginning of the end for him in Dortmund? The surprise teams from Mainz and Freiburg continue to win, moving into fifth and fourth p...

Feb 27, 20251 hr 5 minSeason 2Ep. 23

Bayer Dominates Bayern, But Draws; Will Face Them Again in the UCL

Bayer versus Bayern – a lopsided Topspiel that ended in a draw, leaving the Meisterschale seemingly destined for Munich. Despite dominating the guests from Munich, Bayer couldn't find the net and remains eight points behind the league leaders – a gap that appears too large to close in the final 12 games. Leverkusen will get another chance at the Rekordmeister in the Round of 16 of the UCL, while Frankfurt will face Ajax Amsterdam. On the other side of the table, Bochum defeated Borussia Dortmund...

Feb 22, 202553 minSeason 2Ep. 22

3 Points Between 5th & 11th! The Bundesliga's Insane Race for Europe

Without Filly, Tilo recaps match day 20, finally celebrating a Dortmund league win. Kiel gave Bayern a scare, but Munich ultimately prevailed in a wild game, maintaining their six-point lead over Leverkusen. The top two are still on a collision course for their crucial title clash on February 15th. Meanwhile, half the league is locked in an incredibly tight battle for European spots, with just one win separating 5th and 11th place. This makes every remaining match absolutely vital.

Feb 06, 20251 hr 2 minSeason 2Ep. 21

New UCL Format Delivers Drama as Bayern & BVB Miss UCL Top 8. Can Kovac Conjure a Borussia Turnaround?

The inaugural 36-club group phase has concluded, delivering delightful drama and a few stunning surprises. The first iteration of the reformed Champions League provided plenty of late-stage drama. The Bros give Leverkusen its flowers as the best-performing Bundesliga club in the UCL and the sole direct R16 qualifier. In league play, Mainz and St. Pauli celebrate significant successes, while the situation grows increasingly precarious for Union and Heidenheim with each passing matchday....

Jan 30, 20251 hr 12 minSeason 2Ep. 20

Sahin is out at Dortmund but who is to blame?

European soccer is back and the German top teams all succumbed to the pressure. Bayern lost their chance to get into the top8 before the final matchday, Borussia lost their coach. Tilo discusses why Sahin isn’t a victim but also not the culprit at fault for BVB’s regression. Stuttgart on the other hand is resurging and are looking good domestically and even in the UCL. St Pauli crowns itself Baden Wurtemberg champion and Bochum has a comeback for the ages. Don’t look now but Dieter Hecking has b...

Jan 23, 20251 hr 7 minSeason 2Ep. 19

Dortmund Drowning: Is Sahin's Time Up?

We’ve hit the halfway mark of the season with back-to-back match days. Borussia Dortmund has plummeted to 10th place, and a loss to Frankfurt on Friday could effectively extinguish their Champions League hopes for next season. The bros are far from enthused by the rumors of Marmoush's impending move to Manchester City, preferring to see him being money on the pitch rather than in the bank. Meanwhile, Leverkusen continues its relentless pursuit of back-to-back titles with two more victories. The ...

Jan 16, 202538 minSeason 2Ep. 18

A Very Dangerous Episode of Football

The Fussball Bros put out a fire episode, literally. While parts of Los Angeles go up in flames and the recording is interrupted by crazy winds blowing Tilo's carport to shreds, the bros talk matchday 15 and what to expect going forward - ignorance is bliss. Hard to say much more than keep SoCal in your thoughts, many have lost everything. We hope we can be back soon.

Jan 09, 20251 hr 7 minSeason 2Ep. 17

Mainz hand Munich First Loss, While Bochum Seek First Win in the Boardroom

The Fussball Bros are reunited, but the 14th matchday hasn't been kind to Filly and Tilo. Dortmund dropped points in a lackluster performance against Hoffenheim, while Bayern suffered their first defeat of the year to a scrappy Mainz 05 side. Leverkusen is back, reeling off seven wins in a row and overtaking a cooling Frankfurt as Bayernjäger number one. Cellar dwellers Bochum were locked in a tight affair in Berlin, where most of the drama happened off the pitch.

Dec 18, 20241 hr 6 minSeason 2Ep. 16

How Saudi Arabia Got the World Cup + BVB & Bayern's Club World Cup Draw

With Filly out sick, Tilo examines the 2030 and 2034 World Cup decisions and lays out the path for Bayern and Dortmund in the 2025 Club World Cup. In the Champions League, Stuttgart, Bayern Munich, and Bayer Leverkusen secured impressive victories, while Borussia Dortmund battled Barcelona down to the wire. Leipzig's early elimination raises more questions about Rose's future. Back in the Bundesliga, Stuttgart and Wolfsburg delivered frantic comeback wins, while Bochum and Kiel continue to strug...

Dec 13, 20241 hr 11 minSeason 2Ep. 15

Late DFB Cup Drama, More Marmoush, and St. Pauli Escaping the Drop Zone

The DFB Cup delivered plenty of drama this week. Manuel Neuer did his best linebacker impression against Leverkusen, getting sent off and ousting Bayern from the cup. Has the eternal sweeper-keeper overstayed his welcome? Elsewhere, Bielefeld shocked Freiburg to keep this year's Cinderella cup run alive. In the league, Bayern salvaged a point in Dortmund, allowing Frankfurt to close the gap with the league leaders to 4 points behind another Marmoush masterclass. Meanwhile, Mainz captain Jonathan...

Dec 05, 20241 hr 36 minSeason 2Ep. 14

Bayern and Dortmund Ready for Klassiker After Perfect Week

Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund are set to face off in a highly anticipated Klassiker. Bayern, unbeaten so far, will travel to the Westfalenstadion, where Dortmund has been dominant this season. In other Bundesliga action, Hoffenheim, under new coach Christian Ilzer, secured a thrilling 4-3 victory over Leipzig. Leipzig, despite taking the lead three times, couldn't hold on. Leverkusen also staged a remarkable comeback, turning a 2-0 deficit into a 5-2 win. Also, can Tim Kleindienst make Ger...

Nov 28, 20241 hr 30 minSeason 2Ep. 13

Special Guest: Ry’s Football Paradise - A German, an American & an Englishman talk German Footy!

The international break was the perfect time to welcome our first-ever guest to the Bro-House, and it couldn't have been anyone better than Ry. A true lover of the German game, Ry has made a name for himself with his genuine and heartfelt German football content. In this episode, we talk about how Ry got into content creation, his deep affection for VfL Bochum, the differences between English and American and German fan culture, the best stadium anthem in Germany, why influencers have such a bad...

Nov 20, 20241 hr 16 minSeason 2Ep. 12

Frankfurt Survives in a Spectacle in Stuttgart, Matarazzo is Gone, & Halftime in Europe

Oh my, Omar. The mercurial Frankfurt forward can’t stop scoring and assisting, helping Frankfurt survive a late surge from the Schwaben. Stuttgart was also hindered by their summer signing Demirović missing a crucial penalty. Even worse, Freiburg missed their 5th pen in a row to fumble a potential 3 points in Berlin, while Guirassy’s spot kick conversion wasn’t enough to salvage another poor away performance from Borussia Dortmund in Mainz. The Fussball Bros also use the Champions League and Eur...

Nov 13, 20241 hr 24 minSeason 2Ep. 11

Frankfurt Flying, Hope in the Basement & a Defiant Dortmund

Omar Marmoush showed out in his 100th Bundesliga game, helping Frankfurt steamroll Bochum 7:2. Meanwhile, Kiel and St. Pauli have injected life into their campaigns, adding pressure to the bottom dweller Ruhr club. Quo vadis VfL Bochum? In Gladbach, Tim Kleindienst put on a show himself with an assist hatrick against Bremen while the hot shots in Leverkusen and Stuttgart went cold. An uninspired Leipzig lose to a depleted Dortmund who stay invincible at home. Bayern Munich reclaimed the top spot...

Nov 07, 20241 hr 13 minSeason 2Ep. 10

Bayern and Leipzig Lead the Way, Dortmund Struggles

Bayern Munich continues to dominate, cruising past Bochum. RB Leipzig remains hot on their heels, securing a crucial win against Freiburg. Meanwhile, Marvin Duksch sounds the fog horn again in Bremen, while El Bilal Touré continues to shine for Stuttgart. Borussia Dortmund's struggles persist, with their recent loss to Augsburg putting Nuri Sahin in the hot seat but more drastic roster changes might be needed.

Oct 31, 20241 hr 9 minSeason 2Ep. 9
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