132 - VfBBVB ... 5:1 and Redemption!
Whoa ... what a week! Ted and Travis chat the loss at Real and the win versus BVB. And, yes, a win versus some former VfB players as well. Ahem.
Sep 23, 2024•1 hr 20 min•Season 4Ep. 132
VfB Stuttgart Americana
An English language, American-based VfB Stuttgart fan podcast discussing VfB Stuttgart - the Verein für Bewegungsspiele Stuttgart 1893 - one of the most storied and exhilarating Bundesliga clubs around! Covering the club from afar with a foreign point of view, our views are unofficial, uninformed, and usually unprepared! Join us as we unofficially dive into everything we know (which is different than everything there IS to know!) about one of the most traditional and most exciting clubs in all of the Bundesliga, Europe, and the world! @vfbamericana.bsky.social @vfbamericana.weebly.com
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Episode 131 - BMG:VfB ... 1:3 and Dr. B (and VfB) are back!
The international break is over and we know what you need! US! Or a big VfB win on the road! Or both. But mostly the win! Matt, Ted, and Travis are back to give some Shout Outs to the Frauen, VfBII, and the sweet, sweet, new Champions League kits! Part Two breaks down the win on the road with special attention given to the tale of two halves, the play of Deniz and Demi, the improving play of Anrie and Jeff, the impact of the bench, and a bit of applause to old friend* Dr. Brych for making histor...
Sep 16, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Season 4Ep. 131
Episode 130 - VfB:M05 ... 3:3 and "Chase'ing" consistency!
A feel good match followed by a head scratcher means we've got to call in extra support for episode 130, and that's just what we do as Hannes, Doug, and David help provide some hot takes on the week that was, ranging from who is going to play defense to who is going to play offense all the way to where is Silas going? Part One throws some Shout Outs to the Frauen, the team shop, and the newest American OFC, VfB Twin Cities! Part Two looks at the "get right" match in the Pokal as well as the head...
Sep 02, 2024•56 min•Season 4Ep. 130
Episode 129 - SCFVfB ... 3:1 and let's calm down!
In this episode Matt and Travis try to convince everyone EVERYTHING IS OKAY! Part One includes Shout Outs to the Frauen, the Team Shop, VfB2, and Highland Scotch. Part Two breaks down the match, a disappointing start to the season in which the guys wonder what was the biggest factor - the missing players, the lineup, the offense, or just simple mistakes. Part Three deals with some News & Q's, and we share our condolences for former coach Christoph Daum and then answer Q's regarding all thing...
Aug 26, 2024•50 min•Season 4Ep. 129
Episode 128 - Season Preview!
NOTE: Apologies for the first 90 seconds as our audio cut out and the intro music didn't upload correctly. But if you use your IMAGINATION you can IMAGINE the intro music?! How's THAT for professional?! The first official episode of the new season begins with welcoming back four friends of the show, Hannes, David, Doug, and a bunch of midwestern insects, as they all give us their quick thoughts on the upcoming season! Part Three takes a quick look back at the dumbest trophy in the world, the Sup...
Aug 20, 2024•1 hr 15 min•Season 5Ep. 128
Episode 127 - A Preseason Q & A!
In our welcome back episode, we throw out some random questions and provide some even more random answers! Our questions hopefully provide a bit of a look back and look forward to what is sure to be a fun, exciting, and Champions League level season! Questions we cover, in completely random order, include: 1) VfB at the Euros 2) VfB at the Olympics 3) the new kits 4) who's gonna/should be our new captain 5) Serhou at BVB 6) Demi 7) Vogt 8) Mislintat 9) Stiller 10) Omer Beyaz 11) Anton's exit 12)...
Aug 05, 2024•1 hr 15 min•Season 5Ep. 127
Episode 126 - Burning Bridges...
It's a bonus episode and we chat the news of the day, namely, our former captain, one Waldemar Anton. Matt, Ted, and Travis attempt break the news down analytically and emotionally before trying to ponder what is the "Sebastian" factor in all of this and what, if anything, do players wearing the brustring owe those that support them? Along the way we open and close with a pretty cool tune that has some pretty significant messages for all of us - including you Waldi! - regarding ... bridges. Apol...
Jun 25, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Season 4Ep. 126
Episode 125 - Mea Culpa!
It's our first ever summer episode and we apologize about so much ... our pre-season predictions, our new format, our ... well ... everything... BUT we do give our thoughts on how bad our preseason picks were waaaaaay back in August and what we think about the present matches here in June! There's not time stamp because we don't know how to do one!
Jun 15, 2024•1 hr 26 min•Season 4Ep. 125
Episode 124 - End of Season Awards!
In one of our longest episodes to date, Matt, Ted, and Travis ramble on about one of single greatest seasons in memory! The guys chat about the Frauen's success, Jeffrey Gaston joining the brustring, and hand out award after award after award. And then some more awards. And then a few more. It's their longest episode ever ... but can you blame them after what an amazing season this has been?! Episode Intro - 0:00-2:37 Part One - Shout Outs - 2:47-15:27 Part Two - Memories & Awards - 15:37-1:...
May 27, 2024•1 hr 55 min•Season 4Ep. 124
Episode 123 - VfB:BMG Part Two
Due to some uploading issues we've had we are re-uploading episode 123 back up into the interweb as two parts. If you were able to listen to this episode already, there's nothing new here but we're attempting to upload this in two parts to get it back on good 'ol Spotify! Anyway ... Part Two of this episode includes our usual Part Three News & Q's while there's no Part Four since there's no upcoming VfB match. Can we possibly make this more confusing?!
May 21, 2024•39 min•Season 4Ep. 123
Episode 123 - VfB:BMG Part One
Due to some uploading issues we've had we are re-uploading episode 123 back up into the interweb as two parts. If you were able to listen to this episode already, there's nothing new here but we're attempting to upload this in two parts to get it back on good 'ol Spotify! Anyway ... Part One includes Shout Outs while Part Two breaks down the VfBBMG match!
May 21, 2024•37 min•Season 4Ep. 123
Episode 122 - FCA:VfB ... 1:0 and pulling the puppet strings!
It's another victory pod and another three points, so the trio of Matt, Ted, and Travis break down yet another glorious match result. And ignore their own mom's in doing so! Part One's Shout Outs are given to the Frauen, VfB II, Sasa's brother, and old friends Carlos and the now retired Simon. Part Two's look at the match against Augsburg starts off giving some love - again! - to the travelling supporters and then dives into the play of several individuals, from Leo to Enzo to Serhou to Alex. Pa...
May 13, 2024•1 hr 19 min
Episode 121 - VfB:FCB ... and on the fence!
WHAT A TIME TO BE ALIVE! To celebrate VfB's win and Champions League entry, we bring in the champions of this podcast, Matt, Rob, Ted, and Travis, to chat up what was not only an amazing match, but an amazing season. As such, this episode is way, way too long and is one of our longest - if not the longest - regular season episode ever. Apologies! BUT NOT SORRY! In Part One, Shout Outs go to Kevin and Julia for calling a great match as well as to VfB II and the Frauen who continue to dominate! Pa...
May 05, 2024•1 hr 35 min•Season 4Ep. 121
Episode 120 - B04:VfB ... 2:2 and a timeless - ahem - match!
Matt and Travis are back to attempt to break down a match that, as Daxo posted on instagram and we borrowed for this episodes cover art, was, well, somewhat questionable. Be that as it may, the guys start Part One's Shout Outs by celebrating the Frauen while wondering what could have happened had VfB II held on to it's early lead over their local rivals, the Kickers. Part Two looks at the loss - or was it a draw? - on the road to one of the best teams in all of Europe and Matt, who actually watc...
Apr 29, 2024•59 min•Season 4Ep. 120
Episode 119 - SVW:VfB ... and did we lose?
The guys are so distraught that that don't even do the bare minimum - record an episode together! Travis goes solo and attempts to chat up the match, the questions, and the upcoming game. Yeah ... it's 29 minutes of your life you'll never get back ... but at least their attendance streak keeps going!
Apr 23, 2024•26 min•Season 4Ep. 119
Episode 118 - VfB:SGE ... 3:0 and Stuttgart International!
It's official... we're going to Europe! And to celebrate the international clinching win, Ted and Travis break down what turned out to be a convincingly comfortable - and somewhat boring - win over SGE that has - let's say it again! - officially secured VfB's international status next season! Part One's Shout Outs go to the Frauen, some VfB newcomers, and the VfB shop for making a bunch of baby items just in time for a podcast newborn on the way! Part Two looks at the win over Frankfurt, focusin...
Apr 15, 2024•1 hr 15 min•Season 4Ep. 118
Episode 117 - BVB:VfB ... 1:0 and eclipsing expectations!
Ted and Travis break down the recent match versus BVB in which the boys in white and red continue to - wait for it - ECLIPSE all pre-season expectations! Part One's Shout Outs include some love to Hansa loanee Juan, Part Two looks at the big win on the road in which VfB blew out the BVB 50th birthday celebrations with some incredibly impressive - and at times cynical - football. WHICH WE LOVED! Part Three's News & Q's rehashes the same 'ol same 'ol - drama in the front office - and ponders w...
Apr 10, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Season 4Ep. 117
Episode 116 - VfB:FCH ... 3:3 and what a match 1,000!
It's an up and down episode appropriate for what was an up and down match, the exasperating but exhilarating 3:3 draw at home for match 1,000. Before the guys look at the match, Part One's Shout Outs ponder the table status of VfB II, the Stuttgarter Kickers, and the sharp looking warm-up kit the club broke out to celebrate match 1,000 in the stadium. Part Two looks at the match, as there is much to celebrate - the gorgeous first half, Angelo's first VfB goal, and Deniz's dramatic come-from-behi...
Apr 01, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Season 4Ep. 115
Episode 115 - TSG:VfB ... 0:3 and home away from home!
It's a lengthy and at times pedantic episode full of celebration, congratulation, and as the fellas are want to do, confusion! Part One's Shout Outs congratulate the Frauen on taking out derby rival KSCII, a history lesson on Bad Cannstatt's seal, and why the Man of the Match this week probably should have been titled "the travelling supporters of the match!" Part Two starts up doing just that, as Matt and Travis celebrate the absolute dominance of not just the guys in white and red, but the dom...
Mar 19, 2024•1 hr 15 min•Season 4Ep. 115
Episode 114 - VfB:FCU ... 2:0 and in control!
It's yet another victory podcast as Matt and Travis celebrate by actually purchasing actual equipment to help them sound better ... even if the content of their sound is the usual level of lousiness! Part One Shout Out's go to ESPN+ announcer Kevin for nailing VfBingo, the Frauen for opening up the second half of their season with a win, and pondering some new items in the VfB shop. Part Two breaks down the match versus former bogey team FC Union and the guys try to use some of the major talking...
Mar 11, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Season 4Ep. 114
Episode 113 - WOB:VfB ... 2:3 and changing goals!
It's episode 113 as Matt and Travis celebrate a first road win at Wolfsburg in almost two decades! Matt, back from across the pond, helps Travis give some Part One Shout Outs to the Frauen, ponder a visit to Ulm, and consider some of the new items in the VfB team shop. [Note: we had some slight sound issues that we modified before the start of Part Two ... we don't sound any smarter but hopefully we sound a little better!] Part Two's look at the solid win at WOB breaks the match down into two pa...
Mar 04, 2024•57 min•Season 4Ep. 113
Episode 112 - VfB:KOE ... 1:1 and being arrogant!
Episode 112 covers the disappointing draw to the relegation threatened Billy Goats and so who better than Hennes supporter Jake from @50PlusDoner to check in to give us a bit of an outsider's view on how the match - and the season - are going for the fellas in white and red. Part One gives Shout Outs to the VfB Frauen, the ESPN+ announcing team, and, of course, Gil Dias. Of course. Part Two breaks down the home draw to KOE, and both Jake and Travis take a look at how the season has gone for both...
Feb 26, 2024•53 min•Season 4Ep. 112
Episode 111 - SVD:VfB ... 1:2 and pretty versus gritty!
Episode 111 has the return of Rob for his Wisconsin hattrick! Part One Shout Outs celebrate Juan, Thomas, and the fancy new VfB windbreaker! Part Two looks at the gritty versus pretty win at Darmstadt, where the fellas in white and red overcame a break in the action, a red card, and a physical opponent. Part Three ponders - once again - just how good this season can end! Part Four wraps up the episode with a look at another struggling bottom tier team, the impossible to root against Billy Goats ...
Feb 18, 2024•54 min•Season 4Ep. 111
Episode 110 - VfB:M05 ... 3:1 and welcome back!
Rob joins us as our resident Mainz expert to chat about the biggest event on Sunday ... in the entire world! In Part One, we Shout Out the VfB shop, ponder the color beige, and give some praise to the current MOTM! Then we break down two matches, the heartbreaking loss to Bayer in the Pokal and then the affirming win at home over relegation threatened Mainz. Part Three and Four, dives into News, Headlines, and Questions as well as a look at the upcoming match versus relegation threatened SVD. pr...
Feb 12, 2024•1 hr•Season 4Ep. 110
Episode 109 - SCF:VfB ... 1:3 and a win for Daxo!
Episode 109 covers the big win over rival SC Freiburg in a match that may or may not have been a derby. Part One Shout Outs go the Frauen for coming back with some friendly success but especially to club legend Robert Schlienz who would have celebrated his 100th birthday just a few days ago. Part Two looks at the big win over Freiburg, a win that was convincing to everyone but Matt and Travis! Before that, though, the guys throw some praise to DJ Daxo and his impact both on and off the pitch for...
Feb 05, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Season 4Ep. 109
Episode 108 - VfB:RBL ... 5:2 and Maultaschen for Everyone!
It's a celebratory episode as Rob joins Travis to chat the big, big win over RBL! Part One’s Shout Outs throw some praise to Legos, vice-champion Chris, and the pronunciation king that is Derek Rae for being the first commentator to nail VfBingo! Part Two is a lengthy look at an historic match - the first time VfB has ever beaten RB Leipzig … and boy howdy, what a win it was! The guys break the match down with their usual alliteration, covering items such as focus, flexibility, finishing, and, f...
Jan 30, 2024•1 hr•Season 4Ep. 108
Episode 107 - BOC:VfB ... 1:0 and BannerGate!
Episode 107 has Matt and Travis break down a second straight disappointing loss in which they spend most of their time trying to dissect exactly what happened with the biggest controversy of 2024 ... Bochum and Bannergate! Part One's Shout Outs ponder a Sasa versus Luca battle and whether the bird that was given extensive screen time during the match delay should have been the real Man of the Match. Part Two uses the letter "B" to frame the loss on the road to Bochum and includes talking points ...
Jan 22, 2024•45 min•Season 4Ep. 107
Episode 106 - BMG:VfB ... 3:1 and bad luck or just too bad?
In our first episode of 2024, Matt and Travis record like it's 1924 with some sound quality harkening back to the early days of this program. Sigh. Part One's Shout Outs say hello to old friend Sasa and goodbye to our website, WIX. Oh the good times we had! Part Two breaks down the loss on the road to 'Gladbach using Deniz' post match quote "I don't know if it's bad luck or if I'm just too bad" to look at the start, missed chances, the lineup, and countering BMG's, well, counters. Part Three's N...
Jan 16, 2024•57 min•Season 4Ep. 106
Episode 105 - The Holiday Hinrunde Review Episode!
It's episode 105 and Matt and Travis decide to celebrate an amazing first half of the season by having on of the major voices of the Bundesliga in America, ESPN's very own Derek Rae! The trio first take a look at how the VfB season has gone so far and get Derek's thoughts on the VfB surprises, storylines, and the biggest question of the day ... maultaschen or spaetzle?! WHY NOT BOTH?! The guys then move on to Hinrunde awards, ranging from relatively easy (Offensive Player of the Hinrunde) to rel...
Dec 29, 2023•33 min•Season 4Ep. 105
Episode 104 - FCB:VfB ... 3:0 and ... oh well!
Well, so much a top spiel, eh? Oh well, on to Augsburg! But before that happens, Matt and Travis take a quick - super quick - look back at the match that was billed as the top game of the weekend but ... yeah. To get the episode in, the guys skip the usual segments, so no Shout Outs or News, Headlines, & Questions for episode 104. That's what you get for losing! With that in mind, the fellas jump right in and breakdown the match at Bayern and focus on the three "B's" - Boring, Bayern, and Bo...
Dec 19, 2023•33 min•Season 4Ep. 104
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