Gegenpressing: The Bundesliga Podcast

What can Karim Adeyemi add to Barcelona? 14.07.2026 16min

Join this channel to get access to our two bonus shows each week: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYO4pKCDPdqlsUfDOtuq-zQ/joinKarim Adeyemi is set to sign for Barcelona. What will the winger add to Barça, and what will his departure mean for Borussia Dortmund? The boys break it all down! Listen to the show for free: https://tinyurl.com/2e6brkh8 Listen to the show ad-free + two bonus shows a week: https://tinyurl.com/jh6up2ee Buy Gegenpressing merch: https://gegenpressing.myshopify.com Read our newsletter: https://tinyurl.com/2tac23p9 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Johan Manzambi to Newcastle United? 08.07.2026 14min

Manu and Stefan chat about Johan Manzambi and why he his one of the hottest prospects this summer. Could he join Newcastle United? The boys discuss all that. Enjoy! Listen to the show for free: https://tinyurl.com/2e6brkh8 Listen to the show ad-free + two bonus shows a week: https://tinyurl.com/jh6up2ee Buy Gegenpressing merch: https://gegenpressing.myshopify.com Read our newsletter: https://tinyurl.com/2tac23p9 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Julian Nagelsmann resigns as Germany national team manager 03.07.2026 17min

Julian Nagelsmann has resigned as Germany's national team coach, just days after their humiliating World Cup exit against Paraguay — and Manu & Stefan break down exactly how it all fell apart. In this episode, the guys dig into the DFB meeting in Frankfurt that led to Nagelsmann's resignation, why stepping down (rather than getting fired) was the smart financial move, and the wild 180-degree turnaround from his post-Paraguay press conference where he insisted he was staying until Euro 2028. They trace the arc of his career — from wonderkid at Hoffenheim and RB Leipzig, to Bayern Munich, to the German national team — and ask the tough question: did Nagelsmann ever actually have the players, or the personality, to succeed at this level? From designer outfits to tactical inflexibility to simply not knowing which players were even eligible to play for Germany, nothing is off limits. Plus: why this might be the least talented "player pool" in German football in over 15 years, what Nagelsmann needs to do to rebuild his reputation, and why Manu is (mostly) resisting the urge to say "I told you so." 🎙️ Hosted by Manu Veth & Stefan Bienkowski ⚽ The Gegenpressing Podcast — your home for Bundesliga & German football analysis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Exclusive Interview! FC Augsburg bosses on the World Cup, Tuchel and the failed Wagner experiment 01.07.2026 24min

On this week’s main show, Manu and Matt were joined by FC Augsburg CEO Michael Ströll and sporting director Benjamin Weber. We chatted with them about the World Cup and trying to grow the Augsburg brand in the United States. We also had the chance to talk to them about last season, why it didn’t work out with Sandro Wagner, and how Manuel Baum managed to turn the season around. Finally, Weber speaks about his time with Thomas Tuchel and whether he can be a success with England. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is Julian Nagelsmann at fault for Germany's early World Cup exit? 30.06.2026 15min

Join this channel to get access to our two bonus shows each week: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYO4pKCDPdqlsUfDOtuq-zQ/joinDid Julian Nagelsmann get his squad selection wrong? The boys chat about this and much more. Listen to the show for free: https://tinyurl.com/2e6brkh8 Listen to the show ad-free + two bonus shows a week: https://tinyurl.com/jh6up2ee Buy Gegenpressing merch: https://gegenpressing.myshopify.com Read our newsletter: https://tinyurl.com/2tac23p9 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Germany vs Paraguay - Live World Cup preview show 27.06.2026 13min

Join this channel to get access to our two bonus shows each week: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYO4pKCDPdqlsUfDOtuq-zQ/join Manu Veth continues his journey at the World Cup. Up next, he previews Germany vs Paraguay. Will Germany's journey end at this stage? What can we expect from Paraguay? What is the latest from the Joshua Kimmich debate, and will we see any changes? Manu breaks all that down and more. Enjoy! Listen to the show for free: https://tinyurl.com/2e6brkh8 Listen to the show ad-free + two bonus shows a week: https://tinyurl.com/jh6up2ee Buy Gegenpressing merch: https://gegenpressing.myshopify.com Read our newsletter: https://tinyurl.com/2tac23p9 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if anything did we learn from Germany's defeat to Ecuador? 26.06.2026 13min

Join this channel to get access to our two bonus shows each week: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYO4pKCDPdqlsUfDOtuq-zQ/join What, if anything, did we learn from Germany's defeat to Ecuador? The boys break it all down. Listen to the show for free: https://tinyurl.com/2e6brkh8 Listen to the show ad-free + two bonus shows a week: https://tinyurl.com/jh6up2ee Buy Gegenpressing merch: https://gegenpressing.myshopify.com Read our newsletter: https://tinyurl.com/2tac23p9 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Germany vs Ecuador - Preview 25.06.2026 10min

Join this channel to get access to our two bonus shows each week: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYO4pKCDPdqlsUfDOtuq-zQ/join Germany will play their final group stage game on Thursday against Ecuador. Manu Veth continues his reporting from the World Cup with his latest preview show. Enjoy! Listen to the show for free: https://tinyurl.com/2e6brkh8 Listen to the show ad-free + two bonus shows a week: https://tinyurl.com/jh6up2ee Buy Gegenpressing merch: https://gegenpressing.myshopify.com Read our newsletter: https://tinyurl.com/2tac23p9 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Should Deniz Undav start for Germany? 22.06.2026 10min

Deniz Undav came off the bench to score a brace against Ivory Coast. The goals secured Germany's win. Should he start for Germany from now on? The boys discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Germany vs Ivory Coast - World Cup Preview 20.06.2026 13min

Join this channel to get access to our two bonus shows each week: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYO4pKCDPdqlsUfDOtuq-zQ/join Manu is headed to Toronto tonight to cover Germany vs Ivory Coast. But before he jumps on a plane to fly from the West Coast to Toronto, he brings you the latest updates from the Germany camp, discusses key players and possible lineups. Enjoy! Listen to the show for free: https://tinyurl.com/2e6brkh8 Listen to the show ad-free + two bonus shows a week: https://tinyurl.com/jh6up2ee Buy Gegenpressing merch: https://gegenpressing.myshopify.com Read our newsletter: https://tinyurl.com/2tac23p9 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Germany vs Curaçao preview show from Houston 14.06.2026 12min

Join this channel to get access to our two bonus shows each week: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYO4pKCDPdqlsUfDOtuq-zQ/join Manu is live on location from Houston for a brief Germany vs Curaçao match preview. What is the latest team news for Germany? As Julian Nagelsmann drops some major lineup news. Also, some impressions from the host city, Houston. Listen to the show for free: https://tinyurl.com/2e6brkh8 Listen to the show ad-free + two bonus shows a week: https://tinyurl.com/jh6up2ee Buy Gegenpressing merch: https://gegenpressing.myshopify.com Read our newsletter: https://tinyurl.com/2tac23p9 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The big Germany 2026 World Cup preview 11.06.2026 1t 13min

Join this channel to get access to our two bonus shows each week: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYO4pKCDPdqlsUfDOtuq-zQ/join Germany will kick off the tournament in Houston on Sunday against Curaçao. But after two failed World Cup performances, how far will Die Nationalmannschaft go this time? In this episode, Dan and Manu break down the squad, position by position; they analyze the World Cup opponents and break down Germany’s complicated path to the final following the group stage. Enjoy! Listen to the show for free: https://tinyurl.com/2e6brkh8 Listen to the show ad-free + two bonus shows a week: https://tinyurl.com/jh6up2ee Buy Gegenpressing merch: https://gegenpressing.myshopify.com Read our newsletter: https://tinyurl.com/2tac23p9 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bayern Munich secure famous double - DFB Pokal show from Berlin 24.05.2026 38min

Bayern Munich have beaten VfB Stuttgart to secure their first double since 2020. Dan and Manu were at the Olympiastadion and have now returned to the Preußische Landwirtshaus to break down the game. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

DFB Pokal preview and World Cup squad recap 23.05.2026 55min

Manu and Dan are live on location in Berlin. They preview the DFB Pokal final between Bayern Munich and VfB Stuttgart. What are the expectations for Saturday? What did the players and coaches say before the game? Then they move on to discuss the national team squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Grand Finale! Breaking down all the drama in German football 17.05.2026 50min

On this week’s main show, Matt and Manu break down all the drama in the Bundesliga and 2. Bundesliga. They start the show by discussing the dramatic finish at the bottom of the second division, where Fortuna Düsseldorf were relegated on goal difference. They then moved on to the promotion battle, where Elversberg got to celebrate while Hannover shed tears. Then they chat about Paderborn reaching the relegation playoffs, where they will face Wolfsburg after their victory over St. Pauli. Finally, they chat about the top of the Bundesliga table, where Stuttgart celebrated reaching the Champions League, and Freiburg looked in good form ahead of their big Europa League final against Aston Villa. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Three Games to Watch: Relegation battles and Thuringia Derby 15.05.2026 19min

On this week's three games to watch, Manu takes you once again across German football. We begin the journey in the Bundesliga, where St. Pauli and Wolfsburg fight each other in an attempt to avoid direct relegation. Then we move down the table to discuss the relegation battle in the 2. Bundesliga, where Fürth face an almost impossible task in Düsseldorf. Finally, we move to the Thuringia Derby between Carl Zeiss Jena and Rot-Weiß Erfurt. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dortmund stars say goodbye, Stuttgart smash Leverkusen and relegation battle heats up 11.05.2026 1t

On this week’s main show, Stefan, Dan and Manu break down an emotional farewell to Dortmund’s Niklas Süle and Julian Brandt. While Brandt is set to continue his career elsewhere, Süle has announced his retirement. The boys break down what led to Süle’s decision and whether he has truly done enough with his career. They then speculate what is next for Brandt, who, like Süle, never seemed to have done enough with his talent at Dortmund. They then shift gears to talk about Stuttgart smashing Leverkusen, putting them in the driver’s seat for a top-four finish. Finally, they break down what looks like a dramatic finish in the relegation battle. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Three Games to Watch: Champions League race, Schalke party in Franken and 2. Bundesliga drama 08.05.2026 18min

On this week's episode of Three Games to Watch, Manu focuses on the Bundesliga and 2. Bundesliga. In the first division, there is a massive Champions League decider between Stuttgart and Leverkusen. Then in the 2. In the Bundesliga, Schalke are visiting their friends in Nürnberg for what will likely be part two of a big party. Finally, Düsseldorf host Elversberg. One tries to go up, the other is fighting for safety, which pretty much guarantees drama. There is also one honorable 3. Liga mention. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gladbach, Union, Hamburg avoid relegation, Schalke return and Riera chaos in Frankfurt 03.05.2026 52min

On this week’s main show, Dan, Matt, and Manu break down the biggest stories from Bundesliga matchday 32. They kick things off by discussing the relegation battle as Gladbach, Union Berlin, and Hamburg have now booked their ticket for the 2026/27 season. Then they move on to Gelsenkirchen, where Schalke celebrated promotion back to the Bundesliga. Finally, they chat about Eintracht Frankfurt, where head coach Albert Riera appears to have lost the plot. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Three Games to Watch: Champions League race, Frankenderby, 3. Liga promotion clash 01.05.2026 19min

Every week, Manu Veth highlights three games to watch in German football. This week we feature two crucial Champions League qualification games in the Bundesliga, then we head to the Frankenderby, before rounding it up with a big promotion clash in the 3. Liga. Bonus game this week. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices