VfB Stuttgart Americana

Episode 97 turns out NOT to be episode 100, as we had thought, so that, combined with the disappointing loss to non-derby team TSG Hoffenheim mean there's not much to celebrate. But we attempt said celebration anyway! Even if we are mildly irritated because of the result on Saturday. Part One's shout outs include calling out Derek Rae (sorta), continuing to be impressed by the VfB Frauen,...

It's another victory pod as Matt and Travis try to balance the happiness of a big win over a bogey team versus the sadness of losing the best striker in all of Europe. ALL OF IT! Part One are shout outs to Derek Rae's pronunciation, the VfB Frauen's dominance, the OFC Man of the Match, and the simple fact we aren't Schalke. Yikes. Part Two looks at the big win over Union Berlin as...

In this episode we agree with Serhou that we love Stuttgart ... almost as much as you love this podcast! RIGHT?! Oh well. Anyway, Part One includes some Shout Outs to the undefeated VfB Frauen, the mystery that is Gil Dias, and the Man - or men? - of the Match, Serhou and Chris. Part Two is a breakdown of the most recent match - a win! - and the guys add some new intro songs to mimic the continuin...

We start episode 94 with an ode to auld lang syne ... but set to the tune of VfB! Ted joins the program to break down yet another big win, this time over the scrappy - but struggling - 1. FC Koln. Before getting there, though, the fellas throw out some shout outs to the first ever Cleveland VfB watch party ... even if some of the folks in attendance weren't quite sure what was what. Part Two i...

The fellas start off yet another victory pod with a look back at what they were doing the last time VfB was off to this great of a start, the glory days of the mid-1990s! Part One are some shout outs to former VfBers, the VfB frauen, Travis' long-lost VfB kit order, and the newly minted "Non-Sehrou Man of the Match" award recipient! Part Two is a look back at yet another three point...

It's yet ANOTHER victory pod and, to paraphrase the hottest goal scorer in the entire Bundesliga, "long may it continue!" Amen Sehrou, amen! Part One includes shout outs to Matt's favorite carnival rides, Endo returning to say goodbye to his former teammates, and Austin for returning to the podcast! Part Two is a breakdown of the big away win at Mainz where luck, health, and effi...

The guys start off with some fun math before diving into shout outs, a breakdown of another fantastic home result, taking on the news and headlines of the day, and finally a rather optimistic view of the first match after the international break, an away "affair" at Mainz. Ahem. Part One Shout Outs go to the majesty of Fritzle versus KSC's warthog thing, Matt's wagering skills, f...

Episode 90 is a bit of a reality check for Matt and Travis as the fellas attempt to find some positive in a 5:1 loss on the road. Part One are some shout outs to made up opponents, old friend Sasa, and current hero Sehrou. Part Two attempts to break down the loss by looking at the match in three parts - the good (Sehrou!), the bad (the subs), and the oy vey ugly (the defense) - and spending some t...

It's a victory pod as Matt and Travis celebrate VfB's status as not the greatest team in Germany but the greatest team in the entire world after the enormous 5:0 win over Bochum! Part One consists of shout outs thrown toward Bundesliga Phil, OFC member Sam, and the newest OFC out there, the Ami Brigade! Part Two breaks down the match - eventually - but first the fellas respond to the depar...

We are baaaaaaaaack! Travis and Matt open up the 2023/2024 season by completely forgetting the 2023/2024 season is even beginning! In Part One, the fellas explain exactly who they are and what they do (i.e., nobody and nothing!) before quickly moving on to Part Two where they break down what's happening both off and on the pitch. In looking at stuff off the pitch, they ponder the new scouting...

In our final episode of the 2022/2023 season, the crew gets together to hand out some OFC awards to the jungundwild for what was both an exciting and (mostly) exhausting season! In Part One through Three, Rob, Hannes, and Ted pop back on the program to give their thoughts on some of the awards. Rob covers Offensive Player of the Year, Player of the Year, and, possibly most importantly, the Player...

In this episode Matt and Travis focus only on the positive and ignore any and all negativity and take Waldi's words to heart and celebrate the moment! In Part One, the fellas shout out D Rae, the word "bro," Enzo's fourth Man of the Match award, and finally give a solemn goodbye to HSV. In Part Two, the guys break down the final match of the year and focus on nothing but positivi...

In this episode Matt and Travis throw together an entire episode to try and beat the Monday deadline ... but are so happy with a win they're willing to ruin everyone's ears in the process! Part One is Shout Outs, which include some praise to Derek Rae and the always impressive - and loud! - home support! Part Two is a look back at the all-important home match to open the relegation playoff...

In this episode we are either exhausted at opportunities lost or exhausted for opportunities gained. So yeah, we're all over the place ... other than being exhausted! In Part One, shout outs head in the direction of OFC winners Stephan and Jens, the VfB frauen, and our inability to emotionally handle watching most VfB matches. Part Two is a brief breakdown of the disappointing draw at home ver...

Giddy with excitement, Matt, Ted, and Travis try to contain themselves while they talk about the huge match on the road but the annual tradition that is a big final match day at home! Part One starts with shout outs, including a special shout out to the Ironman that is Waldy Anton as well as a sincere goodbye to the now departed Hertha Berlin. Part Two is a happy look back at the away match at Mai...

In this episode Travis and Matt break down the week that was and the weeks that may be. Which may be difficult to breakdown, all things considered. In Part One and Shout Outs, Travis compares himself to Crash Davis from Bull Durham while Matt explains why a sad face emoji is currently his favorite emoji. Part Two is a look back at the disappointing draw at home versus B04 where the guys discuss ex...

In our 81st episode, Jeff rejoins the podcast to assure all VfB supporters that even after this most disappointing of weeks, "everything is going to be okay." And then refuses to make eye contact while explaining exactly HOW it's going to be okay. Be that as it may, Jeff, Matt, and Travis try to cover two big losses in a single week, the Pokal semi's versus SGE as well as the mat...

In this episode Travis, Matt, and Hannes try to celebrate - and figure out - what the heck is going on with their beloved VfB! Travis and Matt start off Part One with shout outs to the fantastic* coverage of ESPN, OFC Liaison Ted enjoying what had to just be the perfect trip, and then take way more credit than is possible for the OFC impacting the positive results of the club! Part Two is a break...

So ... was the result at Augsburg a moment of half full or half empty? Or is the glass, as Matt says, configured incorrectly?! Part One of episode 79 starts off with some shout outs to Wrexham of all teams as well as the VfB Frauen for getting their first win and currently standing 2nd on the Oberliga table! Part Two is a breakdown of the match on the road at "tactical" FC Augsburg, a re...

In this episode Matt and Travis spend waaaaaay too much time talking about one match ... but what a match to talk about, eh?! Part One starts with some shout outs to OFC members, Gary Preston, and yet another VfB record that we somehow tie to Matt's ice hockey career. Part Two is a long-winded break down of what turned out to be the match of the weekend, VfB's improbable comeback against s...

In this episode, the guys celebrate all-time game 1893 and ponder all-time loss ... 666. YIKES! In Part One, Travis' throws some shout outs to some OFC members as Matt considers his favorite cliches, while both celebrate OFC Man of the Match winners - Enzo and Hiroki! In Part Two the guys chat up not one but TWO big wins, the Pokal match at Nuremberg and the Bundesliga match at Bochum! The fel...

In episode 76 Matt and Travis lose their race against the clock to try and post an episode while Bruno was still coaching the squad! How's that for planning?! Part One shout outs include congratulating VfB Central Texas for forming the third OFC in the USA! And then the guys decide to rip on all three cities that actually have OFC's. Whoops. Part Two covers yet another disappointing match,...

Episode 75 is a tortuous journey to try and find something, anything to talk about. So leave it to Matt and Travis to at least give it a try! After a quick introduction, Part One consists of some shout outs to the only good thing that's happening with a brustring nowadays, the VfB Frauen. Shout out, ladies! Part Two is a look at the hugely disappointing home match versus that green Volkswagen...

Episode 74 brings Travis, Matt and David together to chat up some VfB! After introductions and shout outs, Part Two starts out with the guys taking a look back at the match on the road at Frankfurt and ponder Bruno's lineup changes and substitutions, the defensive play of Sosa, Bredlow, and Dino, and the difference between strategy and desperation.  Which may actually be a trick question?! Par...

In this episode, Travis, Ted, and Jeff try to do the impossible - get positive about VfB! In the introduction, Travis welcomes back super tech-savvy co-host Jeff before moving on to Part One, some OFC Shout Outs that include celebrating ... Travis.  Whee! In Part Two, Ted and Travis take on the task of trying to break down what turned out to be a narrow loss at home to the perennial power tha...