Gegenpressing: The Bundesliga Podcast

On this week’s transfer round-up show, Manu and Stefan dive into Bayern Munich’s defensive problems, whether Gladbach can replace all of their departing stars, some important transfer news for Bayer Leverkusen, if Mainz will be able to find some January reinforcements for their attack and then, finally, a discussion about how RB Leipzig continue to run circles around Borussia Dortmund in the trans...

If you would like to listen to this podcast without the ads and help support the show, you may wish to consider taking out a subscription on our Substack for as little as $3.75 per month.  On this week's Gegenpressing podcast Manuel Veth and Stefan Bienkowski are joined by a very special guest as Hertha Berlin sporting director pops by the podcast to discuss his plans with Hertha Berlin, the Bunde...

If you would like to listen to this podcast without the ads and help support the show, you may wish to consider taking out a subscription on our Substack for as little as $3.75 per month.  On the very first transfer round-up show of 2023, Stefan Bienkowski and Manuel Veth are once again back to discuss the biggest transfer rumours and stories in the world of German football. Including (but certian...

Manuel Veth and Stefan Bienkowski are back after a brief winter break to discuss the biggest topics in the German Bundesliga. Including, the tremendous news that Sebastian Haller could be back playing for Borussia Dortmund within the month, whether Eintracht Frankfurt are prepared for a busy second half of the season and if Mainz have what it takes to avoid getting dragged into another relegation...

On our final podcast of the year, Manu and Stefan run through all the biggest transfer stories in German football this week, including Bayern Munich’s hunt for a replacement to Manuel Neuer, Borussia Dortmund’s intriguingly interest in Crystal Palace star Wilfried Zaha and whether or not Manchester United, Chelsea and Manchester City will be able to sign Josko Gvardiol in January. Enjoy! Learn mor...

On this week’s final bonus pod of 2022, Stefan and Manu answer questions from our subscribers on the topic of German football as well as many others. What’s the best Christmas dish? What wine goes with it? And where were the Brothers Grimm actually from? All of that - bizarrely - answered on this week’s bonus show. If you'd like to consider taking out a subscription to help support the podcast and...

On this week’s Gegenpressing podcast Manu and Stefan are back to round up the biggest news in German football. Which includes Manuel Neuer’s recent injury and his future at Bayern Munich, Bruno Labbadia failing at Stuttgart before he even got started and Borussia Dortmund star Gio Reyna deciding to go to war with the US men’s national team. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone....

On this week’s transfer round-up special, Manu and Stefan discuss the rumours linking Jude Bellingham with a move to Liverpool and whether there’s any genuine logic behind it, why Bayern Munich are desperate to sign Jamal Musiala down to another new contract and what Borussia Dortmund’s shopping list will likely look like in January. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adch...

On this week's Gegenpressing podcast Manuel Veth and Stefan Bienkowski dig through the battle that has kicked off at the DFB and DFL, following Germany's embarassing elimination from the 2022 World Cup. We also take a look at Stuttgart's new/old head coach and why Borussia Dortmund won't be having a jolly, merry Christmas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week’s transfer round-up show Manu and Stefan are back to tackle some of the biggest transfer stories in German football, including Niklas Fulkrug to Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund hoping to sign a South Koreans star, David Raum reportedly heading to Real Madrid, Sven Mislintat apparently heading to Liverpool and Jadon Sancho’s reported come-and-get-me plea to Dortmund. Enjoy! Learn more...

On this week's main show Manu and Stefan are back to discuss Germany's all-important clash with Spain. Hansi Flick's side live to fight another day following a 1-1 draw, so what positives and negatives can we take from the match?   If you would like to help support the podcast, along with two newsletters every week, a bonus podcast on Wednesday mornings and ad-free versions of the regular show, ta...

  On this week’s episode of the Gegenpressing transfer round-up show, Manu and Stefan diving into the biggest rumours and stories surrounding German football. That means a deep dive into the rich individuals and parties that want to buy a stake in Hertha Berlin, whether Konrad Laimer will really join Bayern Munich, if Christopher Nkunku is finally leaving RB Leipzig and whether or not an in-demand...

Last week Manu Veth was in St. Louis to cover the opening of the brand new CITYPARK Stadium. Ahead of the opening match between St. Louis CITY SC and Bayer Leverkusen, Manu met up with the Flyover Footy Podcast and The BVB Podcast at the Schlafly Taphouse for a live podcast and a Q&A session. Together with Phil and Carver, Manu break down the St. Louis CITY SC roster built, the latest Bundesliga n...

In our first transfer round-up special podcast, we take a look at some of the biggest transfer stories involving Bundesliga clubs and players and decipher what is and isn’t likely to happen in January. Are Bayern Munich still interested in Harry Kane? Is Christopher Nkunku still heading to Chelsea in January? And can Gladbach keep a hold of any of their star players next summer? All that and more...

On this week's episode of the Gegenpressing podcast, Manu sat down with Orange County SC president of business operations Dan Rutstein and German goalkeeper Patrick Rakovsky to discuss the upcoming friendly against Hamburger SV! In the exclusive interview, they discuss the “controversial” Oktoberfest theme, growing the game in the United States, Orange County SC’s dispute with the LA Galaxy and th...

On this week's prediction podcast, Manu and Stefan are back to preview and give their predictions for every game in the final Bundesliga matchday of 2022. Where did the time go?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode of the Gegenpressing podcast, Manu and Stefan are back for a bumper episode of the show! On the show we discuss Union coming undone against Leverkusen, Moukoko leading the line for Dortmund and Germany, reaction the Champions League last 16 draw and give our predictions before the Bundesliga mid-week round of games. Enjoy! If you would like to help support the podcast, along...

On this week's Gegenpressing Bundesliga preview show, Manu and Stefan take a look at every game in the German top-flight this weekend and offer up their insight and predictions. Can Bayer Leverkusen upset the title race? Will Bayern Munich struggle in the capital? And are Borussia Dortmund ready to win the easy games? All that and more answered on today's show. If you would like to help support th...

On this week’s episode of the Gegenpressing podcast, Manu and Stefan are back to talk all things Bundesliga. We pull apart Borussia Dortmund’s impressive win over Eintracht Frankfurt, Union Berlin showing real guts with their comeback against Gladbach and whether Manuel Neuer is going to be Germany’s No.1 at the World Cup in Qatar. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoi...

On this week’s Bundesliga prediction show, Manuel Veth and Stefan Bienkowski run through the fixtures from matchday 12 of the German top-flight and give their predictions for every match. Can Bayer Leverkusen overcome a confident RB Leipzig side and are Eintracht Frankfurt set up perfectly to combat Borussia Dortmund’s stars? All that and more answered in today’s show. Learn more about your ad cho...

On this week’s episode of the Gegenpressing podcast, Manu and Stefn are back to discuss the biggest topics in German football this week. Including Liverpool’s reported interest in Jude Bellingham and Youssoufa Moukoko, Mario Götze impressing Hansi Flick at Eintracht Frankfurt, Union Berlin coming undone at Bochum and what the future holds for RB Leipzig following the death of Dietrich Mateschitz....

On this week’s Bundesliga preview podcast, Manu and Stefan are back to take a look at EVERY match in the German top-flight this weekend, including a very difficult away match for Bayern Munich, more trouble on the horizon for Dortmund and a tasty encounter between Bayer Leverkusen and Wolfsburg. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week’s Gegenpressing Podcast Manu and Stefan are back to talk about the biggest talking points from this weekend’s Bundesliga action. Bayern Munich got back to winning ways with a helping hand from an old friend, Union Berlin once again showed why they’re genuine title contenders and Borussia Dortmund were left scratching their head - not for the first time this season. Plus much, much mor...

On this week’s episode of the Bundesliga preview show, Manu and Stefan are back to take a look at every fixture in the German top-flight, including Friday night’s showdown between Schalke and Hoffenheim, RB Leipzig’s difficult test against Hertha Berlin and, of course, the big double bill on Sunday. Enjoy! If you would like to help support the podcast, along with two newsletters every week, a bonu...

On this week's episode Manu and Stefan are back to discuss all things Der Klassiker, including the increasing pressure Julian Nagelsmann is under at Bayern Munich and whether Dortmund have turned a corner under Edin Terzic. We also discussed Bayer Leverkusen's quick turnaround under new head coach Xabi Alonso and what next for Stuttgart and Pellegrino Matarazzo after they agreed to part ways on Mo...