In this GFC Summer Special, Alex and Rick dive into the Club World Cup and how it goes for Bundesliga clubs. We recap the UEFA Nations League performances. Coaching changes across Bundesliga 1 and 2 shake up team strategies for 2025/26, while early summer transfers hint at a thrilling season ahead. Plus, bold predictions, fan takes, and what to watch for as preseason kicks off. Packed with updates, insight, and signature banter—this special keeps your summer football fire burning!

In the final episode of the season, Rick and Alex dive into the drama of the relegation playoffs and the DFB Pokal final in Berlin, breaking down the key moments and what they mean for the clubs involved.

From clutch performances to missed chances, the guys leave no moment untouched. After the on-pitch action, they shift gears to cover the latest confirmed transfers and Bundesliga rumors heating up as the summer break begins.

We finally know who’s heading to Bundesliga 1! While the entire season in Germany’s lower tier delivered plenty of drama, the final matchday offered few surprises. Rick and Alex break down the promoted teams and preview their chances of survival in the top flight. The duo also digs into the upcoming relegation playoffs.

In the second half, the hosts shift focus to the final standings in Bundesliga 1, spotlighting the last-minute shakeups around the European qualification spots and what they mean for next season.

The season is reaching its dramatic conclusion, and Rick and Alex are back to unpack an emotional and action-packed weekend across Bundesliga 1 and 2. In this episode, they reflect on some of the standout moments and big storylines from the penultimate matchday.

From a fantastic farewell to Bundesliga 1 for Holstein Kiel and and Bochum, to Hamburger SV’s thrilling—and unmatched—return to the top flight, the hosts celebrate the teams that have already made headlines. But the drama is far from over.

They look ahead to Matchday 34, where everything is still up for grabs:

• In Bundesliga 1, the race for the last Champions League spots is heating up.

• In Bundesliga 2, the fight for the remaining promotion places promises high tension until the final whistle.

• And in both leagues, the battle for 16th place—that critical relegation playoff spot—could spell hope or heartbreak, offering two more matches to either secure top-tier status or face the drop.

Join Rick and Alex as they break it all down, preview the final day of league action, and add a little spice to your week with expert insights and passionate debate.

GFC Episode 35 dives into Bayern’s decisive championship win and Dortmund’s last-gasp push for a Champions League spot. We break down how the Bundesliga 1 top dogs wrapped things up—and what’s still at stake. Meanwhile, chaos and hope define Bundesliga 2 as coaching changes sweep through clubs chasing promotion or fighting relegation. In Fantastic Takeaways, we celebrate fan culture at its finest with legacy choreographies in Schalke and Nürnberg that gave us goosebumps. Join Rick and Alex as the season nears its climax with drama on every pitch and storylines that keep getting better.

In Episode 34, Alex and Rick review a weekend that brought clarity at the top and chaos below. Bayern can seal the Bundesliga title next week, Leverkusen is locked into second place, and Frankfurt made a big move toward securing third. Below them, the battle for European spots heats up as Dortmund storms back into the Champions League race. In Bundesliga 2, all Top 6 teams dropped points, keeping the promotion fight thrillingly alive. Meanwhile, in Bundesliga 1's relegation zone, all bottom three teams grabbed points, setting up a tense finish. Plus: once again, Bundesliga 2 fans stole the show.

Rick and Alex return with Episode 33 of the GFC Podcast, declaring Bayern the designated champions as the title race hits its final stretch. The battle between Bayern and Leverkusen takes the spotlight in Cluball Trouble, especially with transfer rumors swirling around Leverkusen star Florian Wirtz. Schalke 04 also makes headlines with talks of yet another coaching change ahead of next season. The hosts break down the dramatic final weeks in both Bundesliga 1 and 2, with promotion and relegation battles intensifying. This episode also pays tribute to a Bundesliga coaching legend, as Rick and Alex mourn the passing of Werner Lorant.

GFC is back with Episode 32, launching a slightly adapted format that makes our weekly dive into game results, fan culture, and controversial club developments easier to follow and more dynamic than ever.

In this debut of the new structure, we go deep on the Champions League showings from Bayern and Dortmund. From tactics to turning points, Rick and Alex break down what the performances mean for German football—and, of course, two legends step into the spotlight again: Thomas Müller and Hansi Flick, long-time favorites of the hosts for their personalities, leadership, and lasting impact on the game.

The always-heated "Cluball Trouble" segment zooms in on Hoffenheim, where a coaching change at the end of the season looks all but certain. Meanwhile, "Fantastic Takeaways" brings Bundesliga 2 to the forefront once again, with another week of standout drama and fan moments from the second tier.

One theme continues to baffle the hosts: no team—whether in Bundesliga 1 or 2—seems capable of sealing the deal. With title races wide open, and European qualification spots still up for grabs, the tension is rising week by week.