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| Leverkusen Furious at Bayern? Alonso’s Decision Looms! Top 4 & Relegation Fight! | 22 Apr 2025 | 00:28:32 | |
Markus and Jan are back to break down a dramatic Bundesliga weekend! As the season nears its climax, Bayern have one hand on the Meisterschale, but all eyes are already turning to the summer. Tensions rise as Bayer Leverkusen CEO Fernando Carro calls out Bayern’s public pursuit of Florian Wirtz, questioning their "showmanship" tactics. Why now, and where will this saga lead? Meanwhile, rumors swirl around Xabi Alonso’s future amid Carlo Ancelotti’s expected departure from Real Madrid. Carro insists Leverkusen must resolve the uncertainty soon, setting the stage for a hectic summer. While the title race seems decided, the battle for Europe is heating up: can Dortmund still sneak into the top four? And at the bottom, it's a fierce three-way fight for survival. Plus, we shine a light on St. Pauli and Alexander Blessin for a remarkable season. Stay tuned - we’ll have a special deep dive on Leverkusen's summer ahead! | |||
| Bayern's Season: What's Gone Wrong? What's Worked? And Flick's Resurgence! | 18 Apr 2025 | 00:29:51 | |
Markus Fjørtoft and Jan Åge Fjørtoft review a dramatic week of European football. We kick off with an exciting giveaway in partnership with Classic Football Shirts, offering a legendary Germany 2012 Euro jersey. Then, we dive deep into Bayern Munich's season under Vincent Kompany, discussing the historical expectations at the club, the realities of this year's performances, and whether true progress has been made. We also cover the broader European landscape, comparing Bayern to clubs like Inter, PSG, and Barcelona, and reflect on Hansi Flick's resurgence. | |||
| Bayern Dominate Leverkusen! Statement Win! A Reality Check for Alonso’s Side? | 06 Mar 2025 | 00:15:53 | |
Bayern Munich proved once again why Champions League experience matters, handing Bayer Leverkusen a crushing 3-0 defeat. Leverkusen entered this tie unbeaten in their last six against Bayern, but when it mattered most, Kompany's side showed their knockout pedigree and left Alonso’s team frustrated. 🔑 What We Discuss:
Was this a reminder of Bayern’s dominance, or did Leverkusen let a huge opportunity slip away? We break down all the biggest moments from the game. Subscribe on YouTube and all podcast platforms to stay on top of the latest news and insights from around the world. | |||
| Week 31: Selfless strikers, Kahn & Bellingham Update, Feisty Glasner & Gary Neville Exclusive | 09 May 2023 | 00:29:25 | |
Jan Åge Fjørtoft (@JanAageFjortoft) and Markus Fjortoft (@MarkusFjortoft) provide a weekend round-up, as Fjørtoft Sr. was in Manchester and Newcastle, where he caught up with Gary Neville to hear his thoughts on German football and THAT Champions League final against Bayern München. Subscribe on YouTube and all podcast platforms to stay on top of the latest news and insights from around the world. | |||
| Week 30: Historically Weak Title Race, CEO Hellmann stays at Eintracht, Ted Lasso & Usain Bolt | 02 May 2023 | 00:30:33 | |
Jan Åge Fjørtoft (@JanAageFjortoft) and Markus Fjortoft (@MarkusFjortoft) discuss the referee scandal in Bochum, which means Dortmund now are trailing Bayern at the top of the Bundesliga, while Bochum's point ensures they are still outside an increasingly contentious relegation zone. Meanwhile, Eintracht Frankfurt CEO Alex Hellmann has committed to staying for the remainder of his contract, ensuring one of their main sources of continuity remains put. We also have a special greeting from Ted Lasso and an "exclusive" with Usain Bolt. Subscribe on YouTube and all podcast platforms to stay on top of the latest news and insights from around the world. | |||
| Week 29: The Kahn Saga Continues, Xabi Alonso & Dortmund Top the Bundesliga | 25 Apr 2023 | 00:31:39 | |
Jan Åge Fjørtoft (@JanAageFjortoft) has been somewhat stealing the headlines in German Football ever since he exclusively announced that Bayern was strongly considering firing CEO Oliver Kahn. Markus Fjortoft (@MarkusFjortoft) talks with him to discuss how he's experienced seeing the story develop since then, his analysis of why Kahn is more at risk of being removed than Sports Director Salihamidžić, and what role Uli Hoeneß plays in all this. Subscribe on YouTube and all podcast platforms to stay on top of the latest news and insights from around the world. | |||
| LATEST: Is Oliver Kahn Getting Fired? | 20 Apr 2023 | 00:06:52 | |
It appears that the departure of Oliver Kahn, the CEO of Bayern Munich, is an ongoing process and just a matter of time according to sources of Jan Åge Fjørtoft (@JanAageFjortoft). Subscribe on YouTube and all podcast platforms to stay on top of the latest news and insights from around the world. | |||
| Week 28: Can Dortmund Still Win It Despite "Typical" Slip-Up? | 19 Apr 2023 | 00:27:10 | |
Markus Fjortoft (@MarkusFjortoft) and Jan Åge Fjørtoft (@JanAageFjortoft) discuss Dortmund's treacherous performance against relegation-threatening Stuttgart, as they slipped up despite playing against 10 men for the majority of the game. To what degree can we deem this a "typical" Dortmund performance despite their strong second half of the season, and in what ways are captain Marco Reus and Manager Edin Terzić culpable? Subscribe on YouTube and all podcast platforms to stay on top of the latest news and insights from around the world. | |||
| SPECIAL: What Now Bayern & Bellingham Latest | 12 Apr 2023 | 00:24:45 | |
Markus Fjortoft (@MarkusFjortoft) and Jan Åge Fjørtoft (@JanAageFjortoft) dive into the questions surrounding Bayern München and its leadership. With the recent appointment of Thomas Tuchel, Bayern's chances of competing on multiple fronts seem to have dwindled, leaving the Bundesliga as their main focus. But where does Bayern go from here? The "manager card" has already been played, so what's next for the team, especially in light of recent events and their summer transfer dealings? We also discuss the latest developments in the race for Jude Bellingham, as Liverpool reportedly cools off their interest despite earlier reports of an offer. Subscribe on YouTube and all podcast platforms to stay on top of the latest news and insights from around the world. | |||
| SPECIAL w/ Jan, Fabrizio Romano & Tobi Altschäffl: Der Klassiker, Kahn vs. Matthäus, Nagelsmann to Chelsea? | 04 Apr 2023 | 00:24:12 | |
Markus Fjortoft (@MarkusFjortoft) welcomes Jan Åge Fjørtoft (@JanAageFjortoft), Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano), and Tobi Altschäffl (@altobelli13) from around the world to bring us the latest news and insights on German football. Jan Åge provides his thoughts on the Der Klassiker, while Tobi Altschäffl provides us with an exclusive look into the fight between Oliver Kahn and Lothar Matthäus over Julian Nagelsmann's firing. Moving on to Nagelsmann, Jan and Fabrizio discuss Graham Potter's dismissal and the front-runner for the vacant position, Julian Nagelsmann. Fabrizio gives us a breakdown of who the candidates are, while Jan Aage Fjortoft reports from Stamford Bridge on the Chelsea situation. Lastly, Markus provides a Bundesliga round-up as Mainz and Leverkusen chase European places, Union looks to establish their Champions League position, and the fight to avoid the drop continues as Stuttgart welcome their fourth manager of the season. Subscribe on YouTube and all podcast platforms to stay on top of the latest news and insights from around the world. | |||
| LATEST: Nagelsmann, Tuchel & Bayern | 29 Mar 2023 | 00:17:19 | |
Following on from last week's firing of Julian Nagelsmann, (@MarkusFjortoft) welcomes Sky Sports News reporter and former Bundesliga player, Torben Hoffmann (@torben_hoffmann) alongside Jan Åge Fjørtoft (@JanAageFjortoft) to bring further context to the departure of Julian Nagelsmann from Bayern Munich and the appointment of Thomas Tuchel as his replacement. Jan Aage shares his thoughts on what now awaits Nagelsmann and his next steps after leaving Bayern, as well as his insights on Tuchel's road ahead. Torben Hoffmann also joins us to discuss Tuchel's first training session in charge of the team and what fans can expect from him in the future. We also touch upon Germany's upcoming campaign towards the Euros at home in 2024, where Niclas Füllkrug continued his impressive form with a sixth goal in six games, but plenty of question marks still remain. Subscribe on YouTube and all podcast platforms to stay on top of the latest news and insights from around the world. | |||
| LATEST: Nagelsmann OUT - Tuchel IN w/ reactions from Bayern Insider Christian Falk | 24 Mar 2023 | 00:17:58 | |
Julian Nagelsmann has been fired by Bayern München and Markus Fjørtoft (@MarkusFjortoft) welcomes Bayern Insider, Christian Falk (@cfbayern), and Jan Åge Fjørtoft (@JanAageFjortoft) from each part of their world to discuss the surprising news. Fjortoft, who has followed Nagelsmann's career closely, weighs in on the challenges that are at place within a German football locker room, especially at Bayern München, and how that ultimately came back to topple him. Subscribe on YouTube and all podcast platforms to stay on top of the latest news and insights from around the world. | |||
| Week 25: Der Klassiker, Xabi Alonso and Relegation Battle w/ Rafa Honigstein | 21 Mar 2023 | 00:36:35 | |
Join us for another special episode of "The German Fussball Podcast" as Markus Fjørtoft (@MarkusFjortoft) and Jan Åge Fjørtoft (@JanAageFjortoft) are joined by Raphael Honigstein (@honigstein). In this episode, we cover the latest developments in the Bundesliga, starting with the highly anticipated match between Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich, also known as Der Klassiker. With only one point separating the teams, we analyze which team has the upper hand and question Bayern's recent form. We also discuss Bayer Leverkusen's recent success and Honigstein's concerns about Union Berlin and Freiburg representing German football in Europe. Moving on, we examine the Bundesliga relegation battle and discuss which teams have the most reason for concern and optimism, as Hoffenheim, Herta Berlin, Bochum, Schalke, and even Cologne fight for survival. Also, we share our thoughts on the Germany squad and their chances of redemption in the Euros next summer. Tune in for lively discussion and insightful analysis on everything Bundesliga. Subscribe on YouTube and all podcast platforms to stay on top of the latest news and insights from around the world. | |||
| Wirtz Better Than Musiala? Marco Rose in Trouble at RB Leipzig? Bayern’s All-Time XI! | 03 Mar 2025 | 00:29:57 | |
This week’s Bundesliga action was historic, with eight away wins in a single matchday—only the second time ever in league history! Jan Åge Fjørtoft and Markus Fjørtoft break down the biggest talking points from an action-packed weekend: ⚽ Leverkusen Keep Up the Pressure – Dominant win over Frankfurt, but can they still challenge? 💬 Let us know your thoughts: Who is better—Wirtz or Musiala? Who should RB Leipzig appoint as their next coach? Subscribe on YouTube and all podcast platforms to stay on top of the latest news and insights from around the world. | |||
| Transfer News Special w/ Fabrizio Romano: Bellingham, Musiala, Wirtz, Gvardiol, van de Ven, Muani & Glasner | 17 Mar 2023 | 00:28:28 | |
Join us for a special episode of "The German Fussball Podcast" as Markus Fjørtoft (@MarkusFjortoft) and Jan Åge Fjørtoft (@JanAageFjortoft) welcome Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano), renowned football journalist and transfer expert, to discuss the latest updates from the Bundesliga. We'll be diving deep into the transfer news surrounding some of the biggest rising stars in the league, including Jude Bellingham, Florian Wirtz, Jamal Musiala, Joško Gvardiol, van de Ven, Kolo Muani, and Oliver Glasner. Don't miss out on this exciting and informative episode filled with expert analysis and insider knowledge. Tune in now to stay up to date on all the latest transfer buzz from the Bundesliga. Subscribe on YouTube and all podcast platforms to stay on top of the latest news and insights from around the world. | |||
| Week 24: Good old Bayern, Revierderby Compromise, and the Chase for European places | 13 Mar 2023 | 00:21:07 | |
Get ready for another exciting episode of "The German Fussball Podcast" as Markus Fjørtoft (@MarkusFjortoft) and Jan Åge Fjørtoft (@JanAageFjortoft) bring you all the latest updates, analysis, and commentary on the world of German football. Subscribe on YouTube and all podcast platforms to stay on top of the latest news and insights from around the world. | |||
| Week 23: Unstoppable Dortmund, Schalke History and Jan's Tattoos | 07 Mar 2023 | 00:30:49 | |
Markus Fjørtoft (@MarkusFjortoft) and Jan Åge Fjørtoft (@JanAageFjortoft) discuss from London and Munich respectively, Dortmund's thrilling win against title rivals RB Leipzig as they continue to pile pressure on a Bayern team that won unconvincingly at Stuttgart. Further, Jan Åge provides an anecdotal insight into the history of Schalke, and why, despite their revival, are a shadow of their former self. We also discuss the fight for Europe, as Wolfsburg and Eintracht share the spoils, Union drop points again, and Leverkusen come chasing for that 6th spot. Finally, we discuss Jan Åge's favourite Eintracht memory, and ideas for potential tattoos! Subscribe on YouTube and all podcast platforms to stay on top of the latest news and insights from around the world. | |||
| Bundesliga Update: Who's winning? Who's going down? | 02 Mar 2023 | 00:26:00 | |
Markus Fjørtoft (@MarkusFjortoft) and Jan Åge Fjørtoft (@JanAageFjortoft) are back a bit later in the week to review and preview the latest results and news in the Bundesliga, as we face the intriguing prospect of multiple teams fighting for the title and avoiding relegation. It starts off on Friday with high-flying Dortmund against RB Leipzig and friend turned foe, Marco Rose. Who would Bayern rather compete against, after they dominated Union Berlin last weekend? Who will grab the Champions League spots, and is Eintracht better served to focus on only the Bundesliga? Will Schalke's momentum and next set of fixtures be enough to see them stay up as they fight to avoid relegation against the likes of free-falling Hoffenheim and Matarazzo's Stuttgart? For a quick update on the standings in the Bundesliga, and where it could go from here, listen in! Subscribe on YouTube and all podcast platforms to stay on top of the latest news and insights from around the world. | |||
| Week 21: An Historic Title Race & Champions League Week | 22 Feb 2023 | 00:29:55 | |
Markus Fjørtoft (@MarkusFjortoft) and Jan Åge Fjørtoft (@JanAageFjortoft) discuss Bayern's loss against nemesis, Gladbach, as that result loss opens the title race up even further(!), Dortmund continue their perfect start to the new year and Eintracht Frankfurt is served somewhat of a reality check against the impressive Napoli. Subscribe on YouTube and all podcast platforms to stay on top of the latest news and insights from around the world. | |||
| Week 20: Bayern Dominance in Paris, The Dortmund Project & East Germany's Revival | 15 Feb 2023 | 00:35:16 | |
Markus Fjørtoft (@MarkusFjortoft) and Jan Åge Fjørtoft (@JanAageFjortoft) discuss Bayern's dominant display in Paris, the factors leading to the Dortmund Project firing on all cylinders, Eintracht's brutal Bundesliga reminder, and Jan Åge provides a cunning insight into East Germany's football history and Union's part in reviving it. Subscribe on YouTube and all podcast platforms to stay on top of the latest news and insights from around the world. | |||
| Week 19: Why Have Eintracht Been so Successful, Back to Normal for Bayern(?) and Haller! | 08 Feb 2023 | 00:30:05 | |
Markus Fjørtoft (@MarkusFjortoft) and Jan Åge Fjørtoft (@JanAageFjortoft) discuss the people behind Eintracht Frankfurt´s success, is it back to normal quite yet for Bayern (hint: it is not), Hoffenheim sack their manager and bring in American native Pellegrino Matarazzo, and Sebastian Haller scores on World Cancer Day. Why we love football. Subscribe on YouTube and all podcast platforms to stay on top of the latest news and insights from around the world. | |||
| Week 18: Title Race Update, New Signings, Muani & Füllkrug, and Nagelsmann in Trouble? | 31 Jan 2023 | 00:32:51 | |
Markus Fjørtoft (@MarkusFjortoft) and Jan Åge Fjørtoft (@JanAageFjortoft) are following a long-awaited but hectic return to the Bundesliga. We discuss the arrival of Cancelo and Isco to the Bundesliga, a review of the top 6 as five points separate the top 6, if there really is drama at Bayern and if Nagelsmann should worry, and how could we not discuss the Bundesliga top scorer, Niclas Füllkrug! Subscribe on YouTube and all podcast platforms to stay on top of the latest news and insights from around the world. | |||
| Christmas Special: Boxing Day, Weghorst & Giroud, England Under Southgate, World Cup Transfers and Playing Out From the Back (!) | 22 Dec 2022 | 00:44:45 | |
Markus Fjørtoft (@MarkusFjortoft) and Jan Åge Fjørtoft (@JanAageFjortoft) are back with a Christmas Special to discuss everything and nothing. We share our experiences of playing at Christmas during our times playing in the UK, whether the World Cup during the winter is such a bad idea or not, and if England should have done better? We also discuss the return of the good ol´ number nines, as we indulge ourselves in the thought of a Giroud and Weghorst making their impact this past month. Further, how will it be for the players and teams to return to action, and what role will form, transfers, and fatigue play a part? Lastly, Jan concludes the special with a rant to all the teams that insist on playing out of the back to, you guessed it, not play out of the back. Enjoy! Subscribe on YouTube and all podcast platforms to stay on top of the latest news and insights from around the world. | |||
| Germany's early World Cup Exit: Why, How & What Now? | 03 Dec 2022 | 00:27:26 | |
Germany exit the World Cup at the group stages. Crisis? Yes. A moment of reckoning? Absolutely. Since the World Cup victory in 2014, the German National Team have been on a downward spiral. Questions will now be asked of German talent development and the people responsible. The balance of the team was off (yet again, no clear #9), their best player at the tournament was a 19-year-old (good or bad?) developed at an English Academy, and their defence struggled. Subscribe on YouTube and all podcast platforms to stay on top of the latest news and insights from around the world. | |||
| Jürgen Klopp’s Red Bull Role EXPLAINED w/ Seb Stafford-Bloor: What’s REALLY Going On? | 27 Feb 2025 | 00:29:37 | |
Jürgen Klopp's move to Red Bull sent shockwaves through the football world. From his unveiling to his evolving role, Jan Åge Fjørtoft, Markus Fjørtoft and Seb Stafford-Bloor break down what he's been up to, where he can drive the most impact, and whether the backlash over his appointment was justified. Joined by German football correspondent Seb Stafford-Bloor, we analyze how Klopp fits into the Red Bull football empire, the challenges facing Leipzig and Salzburg, and whether his legacy has truly been tarnished. 📢 Hosted by: Markus Fjørtoft & Jan Åge Fjørtoft Subscribe on YouTube and all podcast platforms to stay on top of the latest news and insights from around the world. | |||
| PREVIEW: World Cup 2022 | 21 Nov 2022 | 00:48:50 | |
Jan Åge Fjørtoft (@JanAageFjortoft) and Markus Fjørtoft (@MarkusFjortoft) sit down for a special "World Cup 2022" edition preview as Infantino and the controversy and complexities surrounding hosting the World Cup in Qatar are inevitably discussed, in an attempt to navigate how we approach the tournament. Subscribe on YouTube and all podcast platforms to stay on top of the latest news and insights from around the world. | |||
| QUICK-FIRE Qs w/ RB Leipzig GK Ørjan Nyland | 16 Nov 2022 | 00:06:02 | |
This is a bitesize from the chat with Ørjan Nyland, as Jan Åge Fjørtoft (@JanAageFjortoft) and Markus Fjørtoft (@MarkusFjortoft) ask him five quick-fire questions: best stadium, best opposition player, best football memory, best manager, and best player he has played with. Subscribe on YouTube and all podcast platforms to stay on top of the latest news and insights from around the world. | |||
| Player's Corner w/ RB Leipzig & Norway International Ørjan Nyland | 16 Nov 2022 | 00:30:25 | |
Jan Åge Fjørtoft (@JanAageFjortoft) and Markus Fjørtoft (@MarkusFjortoft) had the pleasure of talking to RB Leipzig Goalkeeper, Norwegian International, and former Premier League goalkeeper for our first guest in the "Player´s Corner". Subscribe on YouTube and all podcast platforms to stay on top of the latest news and insights from around the world. | |||
| LATEST: Bellingham Transfer Update | 15 Nov 2022 | 00:04:21 | |
This is a bitesize from the latest episode, in which @JanAageFjortoft gives us a Jude Bellingham transfer update. Subscribe on YouTube and all podcast platforms to stay on top of the latest news and insights from around the world. | |||
| Week 15: Musiala reaches 100, Union's Correction, Bellingham Update, Relegation Battles & CL spots | 15 Nov 2022 | 00:35:22 | |
The fifteenth and final weekend of the Bundesliga this year is concluded, and Jan Åge Fjørtoft (@JanAageFjortoft) and Markus Fjørtoft (@MarkusFjortoft) discuss the "re-correction" of former league leaders Union Berlin, the various teams' claim to the Champions League spots, Musiala's 100th Bayern appearance, a Bellingham Update the relegation battle + Germany's World Cup squad and what to expect. Subscribe on YouTube and all podcast platforms to stay on top of the latest news and insights from around the world. | |||
| Week 13 & 14: Champions League draws & Midweek Games Round-Up | 10 Nov 2022 | 00:29:15 | |
The thirteenth weekend of the Bundesliga is concluded along with the midweek games, most popularly referred to as the "Englische Woche" in Germany. Jan Åge Fjørtoft (@JanAageFjortoft) and Markus Fjørtoft (@MarkusFjortoft) are here to discuss that, plus the Champions League involvement of four Bundesliga teams: Bayern München, Eintracht Frankfurt, RB Leipzig, and Borussia Dortmund. Why are Nagelsmann and Bayern, Glasner and Eintracht, and Rose and RB Leipzig in particular performing so well at the moment? Wolfsburg have responded strongly under the leadership of Kovac following their weak start to the campaign. Why? The "English Week" also proved fruitful for Xabi Alonso as his Bayer Leverkusen earned two wins in a row, one of which was the 5-0 win against the then league leaders Union Berlin. Never a dull week in the Bundesliga. Subscribe on YouTube and all podcast platforms to stay on top of the latest news and insights from around the world. | |||
| Week 12: Unstoppable Bayern, VAR Hysteria In Frankfurt & Union Still On Top | 01 Nov 2022 | 00:33:30 | |
The twelfth weekend of the Bundesliga is concluded, and Jan Åge Fjørtoft (@JanAageFjortoft) and Markus Fjørtoft (@MarkusFjortoft) discuss Bayern München continuing in brutal fashion, dismantling in-form teams such as Freiburg and Mainz, as well as the VAR hysteria that unfolded in Frankfurt as Dortmund won dramatically against high-flying Eintracht, Union winning it extremely late to remain on top of the Bundesliga for another week, and Füllkrug and Nkunku topping the goalscoring charts. Subscribe on YouTube and all podcast platforms to stay on top of the latest news and insights from around the world. | |||
| LATEST: Transfer Updates on Kane, Pavard, Wirtz, Bellingham, Musiala & Havertz | 31 Oct 2022 | 00:32:20 | |
We are joined by Sky Sport Reporter Florian Plettenberg (@Plettigoal) to discuss the latest transfer updates regarding Harry Kane, Benjamin Pavard, Florian Wirtz, Jude Bellingham, Jamal Musiala, and Kai Havertz. Subscribe on YouTube and all podcast platforms to stay on top of the latest news, insights and LEGEND interviews from the Bundesliga. Subscribe on YouTube and all podcast platforms to stay on top of the latest news and insights from around the world. | |||
| Week 11: Bo Svensson Better Than Klopp & Tuchel, Bottom Beats Top & Leipzig Comeback | 25 Oct 2022 | 00:24:52 | |
The eleventh weekend of the Bundesliga is concluded, and Jan Åge Fjørtoft (@JanAageFjortoft) and Markus Fjørtoft (@MarkusFjortoft) discuss Mainz recording their biggest ever win in the top-flight and why Bo Svensson is "better" than Klopp and Tuchel, bottom-of-the table Bochum beat top-of-the-table Union, Leipzig fighting themselves back from three goals down to salvage their unbeaten run of seven games, Dortmund battering Stuttgart, and Nagelsmann returning to Hoffenheim and securing Bayern’s fifth straight win. Plus we go through the cup fixtures from last week and look ahead towards the week of Champions League games. Subscribe on YouTube and all podcast platforms to stay on top of the latest news and insights from around the world. | |||
| Week 10: Eagles Flying High, Bayern's New #9, Union Adventure Continues & Dortmund Slip | 18 Oct 2022 | 00:34:04 | |
The tenth weekend of the Bundesliga is concluded, and Jan Åge Fjørtoft (@JanAageFjortoft) and Markus Fjørtoft (@MarkusFjortoft) discuss Bayern's statement win against in-form Freiburg and their search for a new #9, Urs Fisher's Union Berlin extending their lead at the top of the Bundesliga, if questions should be asked of Terzić, Eintracht Frankfurt's trashing of struggling Leverkusen and new manager Alonso, plus a new weekly segment starting with: who are the 3 best centre-backs Jan Åge has played against? Subscribe on YouTube and all podcast platforms to stay on top of the latest news and insights from around the world. | |||
| What Happens If Bayern Get Knocked Out by Leverkusen? Guirassy’s FOUR Goals & Bundesliga Surprises! | 24 Feb 2025 | 00:20:05 | |
Bayern Munich delivered a statement 4-0 victory against third-placed Eintracht Frankfurt, but the real test is looming large—the Champions League showdown with Leverkusen! Could failure mean someone gets thrown to the lions? 👀 With the pressure mounting, Bayern’s season hangs in the balance. Jan Åge Fjørtoft and Markus Fjørtoft discuss. Speaking of Leverkusen, Xabi Alonso’s side made history as their unbeaten away record was extended to 28 games after a commanding win. Elsewhere, Serhou Guirassy stole the headlines with a jaw-dropping four-goal performance in Dortmund’s 6-0 demolition of Union Berlin. Meanwhile, Mainz and Freiburg continue to punch above their weight, keeping their European dreams alive. We break down all the key storylines from the weekend, including: ✅ Bayern’s dominant win—but will it matter if they don’t go through in the Champions League? Subscribe on YouTube and all podcast platforms to stay on top of the latest news and insights from around the world. | |||
| Week 9: Der Klassiker, Xabi Alonso & Stuttgart sacking | 11 Oct 2022 | 00:35:13 | |
The ninth weekend of the Bundesliga is concluded, and Jan Åge Fjørtoft (@JanAageFjortoft) and Markus Fjørtoft (@MarkusFjortoft) discuss Der Klassiker following Modeste's dramatic equalizer for Dortmund and why it meant so much for Terzić and the club, Xabi Alonso's return to the Bundesliga and what he will bring to Leverkusen, US native Pellegrino Matarazzo's sacking at Stuttgart, and the Rhine derby. Subscribe on YouTube and all podcast platforms to stay on top of the latest news and insights from around the world. | |||
| Week 8: Bayern back to normal, Seoane's last chance, Nkunku departure & Union's first defeat | 04 Oct 2022 | 00:35:10 | |
The eight weekend of the Bundesliga is concluded, and Jan Åge Fjørtoft (@JanAageFjortoft) and Markus Fjørtoft (@MarkusFjortoft) discuss the order that has resumed to Bayern following their blueprint performance against a struggling Leverkusen side led by Swiss manager Seoane, RB Leipzig star Nkunku's alleged agreement with Chelsea, Eintracht Frankfurt's revival which saw league leaders Union Berlin suffer their first defeat of the season, and whether or not Füllkrug is the #9 Germany might need for the World Cup. Subscribe on YouTube and all podcast platforms to stay on top of the latest news and insights from around the world. | |||
| Week 7: Crisis at FC Hollywood, RB Leipzig and Chelsea bring in new Sporting Directors & The Title Race | 20 Sep 2022 | 00:31:31 | |
The seventh weekend of the Bundesliga is concluded, and Jan Åge Fjørtoft (@JanAageFjortoft) and Markus Fjørtoft (@MarkusFjortoft) analyse in depth the crisis at Bayern München and what this means for Nagelsmann, the "transfers" of Sporting Directors Max Eberl and Christoph Freund from Gladbach to RB Leipzig and RB Salzburg to Chelsea respectively, and what we can expect from the title race following Bayern's struggles and Union continuing to fly high. Subscribe on YouTube and all podcast platforms to stay on top of the latest news and insights from around the world. | |||
| Week 6: Kiss From A Rose On His Return, Nagelsmann's Worries, Union Berlin Go Top & Bochum Sacking | 13 Sep 2022 | 00:35:27 | |
The sixth weekend of the Bundesliga is concluded, and Jan Åge Fjørtoft (@JanAageFjortoft) and Markus Fjørtoft (@MarkusFjortoft) discuss Marco Rose's return to Leipzig and the Red Bull system against his former employee, Dortmund, Bayern's third draw and whether there's cause to worry for Nagelsmann, Union Berlin going top of the table(!), and the vital results that saved Niko Kovac, but ultimately led to Thomas Reis' dismissal. Subscribe on YouTube and all podcast platforms to stay on top of the latest news and insights from around the world. | |||
| Week 5: Freiburg top the table, Tedesco and Kovac struggle & Bayern missing Lewandowski | 06 Sep 2022 | 00:31:33 | |
The fifth weekend of the Bundesliga is concluded, and Jan Åge Fjørtoft (@JanAageFjortoft) and Markus Fjørtoft (@MarkusFjortoft) discuss the new league leaders Freiburg, the troubles Tedesco at RB Leipzig and Kovac at Wolfsburg find themselves in following their poor starts, Eintracht hitting form just in time for the Champions League, late-minute Bremen, and Bayern (secretly) missing Lewandowski. Subscribe on YouTube and all podcast platforms to stay on top of the latest news and insights from around the world. | |||
| Week 4: Record-Breaking Sommer, Eintracht Goal Show & Is Union Berlin The New Leicester? | 29 Aug 2022 | 00:31:58 | |
The fourth weekend of the Bundesliga is concluded, and Jan Åge Fjørtoft (@JanAageFjortoft) and Markus Fjørtoft (@MarkusFjortoft) discuss Yann Sommer's record-breaking performance against a relentless Bayern side that dropped points for the first time this season, as well as Union Berlin's humiliation of struggling Schalke, Eintracht Frankfurt's first win of the season at Bremen following a strong performance, whether it's time for Kovac and Wolfsburg to start worrying or not, and the interesting mix of teams currently battling it out at the top of the table. Subscribe on YouTube and all podcast platforms to stay on top of the latest news and insights from around the world. | |||
| Week 3: Historic Dortmund Collapse, No Lewandowski No Problem & The New Challengers | 22 Aug 2022 | 00:33:41 | |
The third weekend of the Bundesliga is concluded, and Jan Åge Fjørtoft (@JanAageFjortoft) and Markus Fjørtoft (@MarkusFjortoft) discuss what can only be described as one of the biggest Bundesliga collapses following Werder Bremen's sensational comeback win against Dortmund, as well as Bayern continuing to steamroll the opposition (15 goals in 3 games!), Archie's FC Köln and the Fjørtoft's Eintracht, potential Champions League contenders Union Berlin and Freiburg, and through what lens should we see the Bundesliga? Subscribe on YouTube and all podcast platforms to stay on top of the latest news and insights from around the world. | |||
| Week 2: Augsburg defy history, Dortmund's young guns lead the way, Bundesliga's electric return to Schalke & the love for traditional #9s | 15 Aug 2022 | 00:37:15 | |
The second weekend of the Bundesliga is concluded, and Jan Åge Fjørtoft (@JanAageFjortoft) and Markus Fjørtoft (@MarkusFjortoft) discuss Augsburg FINALLY breaking their historically long winless streak against Leverkusen, RB Leipzig's inability to turn games into their favour while Dortmund can lead by a few teenagers, good substitutions and a bit of luck, the electric atmosphere in Schalke + the beauty of good headers and the old-school #9s. Subscribe on YouTube and all podcast platforms to stay on top of the latest news and insights from around the world. | |||
| Week 1: Bayern Thrashing, Musiala, Werner Return, Modeste & The Kings Of Berlin | 08 Aug 2022 | 00:27:25 | |
The first weekend of the Bundesliga is concluded, and Jan Åge Fjørtoft (@JanAageFjortoft) and Markus Fjørtoft (@MarkusFjortoft) discuss the weekend's results, the return of Timo Werner, Dortmund's temporary centre-forward fix, and whether Bayerns thrashing in Frankfurt is a "problem" or not for the Bundesliga. Jan Åge has also been in England for the start of the Premier League, and somehow the striker who did well in a "farmers league" is scoring the same type of goals in England. Subscribe on YouTube and all podcast platforms to stay on top of the latest news and insights from around the world. | |||
| Bundesliga Preview 22/23 w/ Derek Rae | 29 Jul 2022 | 00:40:26 | |
Welcome to our Bundesliga Preview ahead of the 22/23 season! We could not be more excited, and in an attempt to give you the most digestible and effective way to prepare for the upcoming season, we give you this forty-minute preview! We go through the top, middle, and bottom of the Bundesliga, giving you an overview of each club, including the notable transfers, appointments and predictions ahead of the first round next weekend! Subscribe on YouTube and all podcast platforms to stay on top of the latest news and insights from around the world. | |||
| A Historically Poor Bayern, But the Title is Theirs—So Why the Criticism? | 16 Feb 2025 | 00:13:53 | |
In the biggest Bundesliga clash of the season, Bayer Leverkusen and Bayern Munich played out a 0-0 draw—a result that leaves Bayern eight points clear at the top. Yet, despite securing a crucial point away to a top side, the post-match discourse has been dominated by criticism of a historically weak Bayern. Jan Åge Fjørtoft and Markus Fjørtoft discuss. Is the negativity fair? Should the focus be on Leverkusen’s dominance and wasted chances, or is it valid to question whether this level of performance is acceptable for a club of Bayern’s stature? Meanwhile, Bayern enters a pivotal month with Champions League knockout ties and Bundesliga clashes against Leverkusen, Eintracht, and Stuttgart. We break down all the narratives—Leverkusen's missed opportunity, Bayern doing what champions do, and should we expect more? 🎧 Subscribe for weekly Bundesliga insights, analysis, and exclusive discussions! Subscribe on YouTube and all podcast platforms to stay on top of the latest news and insights from around the world. | |||
| Bundesliga LEGENDS: Rune Bratseth | 27 Jul 2022 | 00:44:33 | |
Welcome to our first edition of Bundesliga LEGENDS! Subscribe on YouTube and all podcast platforms to stay on top of the latest news and insights from around the world. | |||
| Bayern Special w/ THE Insider Christian Falk | 22 Jul 2022 | 00:32:17 | |
Welcome to the first episode of The German Fussball Podcast with Jan Åge Fjørtoft (@JanAageFjortoft) and Markus Fjørtoft (@MarkusFjortoft)! For our first episode, we discuss all things Bayern München. Bayern's transfer window seemed to be turning into somewhat of a nightmare for the fans. No Haaland. The risk of losing Lewandowski and “no money” apparently to strengthen the team. Yes! They lost their topscorer, but they have also gotten stars such as Mané and de Ligt. Head of Sport, Salihamidžić, has done a great job and the club has shown real intent in the transfer market. We talk to THE Bayern Insider about Bayern’s change of strategy, where all the money comes from and the management's success. Subscribe on YouTube and all podcast platforms to stay on top of the latest news and insights from around the world. | |||
| Game Over? Bayern’s 8-Point Lead & Kane’s INSANE Penalty Record | 11 Feb 2025 | 00:28:14 | |
Bayern Munich are now 8 points clear of Bayer Leverkusen—is the Bundesliga title race already over? We analyze Leverkusen’s development, their draw problem, and whether Xabi Alonso’s side can still catch Bayern before it’s too late. Meanwhile, Harry Kane has now scored 29 straight penalties—an insane record that puts him among the greatest penalty takers ever. What makes a perfect penalty taker? We break down the art of penalty kicking, the psychology behind it, and why some players never miss. Beyond the title race, Jan Åge Fjørtoft and Markus Fjørtoft recap all the major Bundesliga action, including Borussia Dortmund’s latest setback, Eintracht Frankfurt’s third consecutive draw, and how the rest of the league is shaping up. Plus, we discuss which Bundesliga side the 2. Bundesliga play-off team would least want to face in a do-or-die battle for promotion. 💬 Is the Bundesliga title race done? Who is the best penalty taker ever? Which Bundesliga team would be the toughest play-off opponent? Let us know! 🎧 Subscribe for weekly Bundesliga insights, analysis, and exclusive discussions! Subscribe on YouTube and all podcast platforms to stay on top of the latest news and insights from around the world. | |||