Best Travis English Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 121 - VfB:FCB ... and on the fence! 1:35:12

11h ago1:35:12

1:35:12

WHAT A TIME TO BE ALIVE! To celebrate VfB's win and Champions League entry, we bring in the champions of this podcast, Matt, Rob, Ted, and Travis, to chat up what was not only an amazing match, but an amazing season. As such, this episode is way, way too long and is one of our longest - if not the longest - regular season episode ever. Apologies! B…

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Episode 120 - B04:VfB ... 2:2 and a timeless - ahem - match! 58:30

7d ago58:30

58:30

Matt and Travis are back to attempt to break down a match that, as Daxo posted on instagram and we borrowed for this episodes cover art, was, well, somewhat questionable. Be that as it may, the guys start Part One's Shout Outs by celebrating the Frauen while wondering what could have happened had VfB II held on to it's early lead over their local r…

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Episode 119 - SVW:VfB ... and did we lose? 25:59

13d ago25:59

25:59

The guys are so distraught that that don't even do the bare minimum - record an episode together! Travis goes solo and attempts to chat up the match, the questions, and the upcoming game. Yeah ... it's 29 minutes of your life you'll never get back ... but at least their attendance streak keeps going!…

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Episode 118 - VfB:SGE ... 3:0 and Stuttgart International! 1:14:42

21d ago1:14:42

1:14:42

It's official... we're going to Europe! And to celebrate the international clinching win, Ted and Travis break down what turned out to be a convincingly comfortable - and somewhat boring - win over SGE that has - let's say it again! - officially secured VfB's international status next season! Part One's Shout Outs go to the Frauen, some VfB newcome…

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Episode 117 - BVB:VfB ... 1:0 and eclipsing expectations! 1:02:36

26d ago1:02:36

1:02:36

Ted and Travis break down the recent match versus BVB in which the boys in white and red continue to - wait for it - ECLIPSE all pre-season expectations! Part One's Shout Outs include some love to Hansa loanee Juan, Part Two looks at the big win on the road in which VfB blew out the BVB 50th birthday celebrations with some incredibly impressive - a…

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Episode 116 - VfB:FCH ... 3:3 and what a match 1,000! 1:03:55

1M ago1:03:55

1:03:55

It's an up and down episode appropriate for what was an up and down match, the exasperating but exhilarating 3:3 draw at home for match 1,000. Before the guys look at the match, Part One's Shout Outs ponder the table status of VfB II, the Stuttgarter Kickers, and the sharp looking warm-up kit the club broke out to celebrate match 1,000 in the stadi…

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Episode 115 - TSG:VfB ... 0:3 and home away from home! 1:14:30

2M ago1:14:30

1:14:30

It's a lengthy and at times pedantic episode full of celebration, congratulation, and as the fellas are want to do, confusion! Part One's Shout Outs congratulate the Frauen on taking out derby rival KSCII, a history lesson on Bad Cannstatt's seal, and why the Man of the Match this week probably should have been titled "the travelling supporters of …

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Episode 114 - VfB:FCU ... 2:0 and in control! 1:09:07

2M ago1:09:07

1:09:07

It's yet another victory podcast as Matt and Travis celebrate by actually purchasing actual equipment to help them sound better ... even if the content of their sound is the usual level of lousiness! Part One Shout Out's go to ESPN+ announcer Kevin for nailing VfBingo, the Frauen for opening up the second half of their season with a win, and ponder…

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Episode 113 - WOB:VfB ... 2:3 and changing goals! 56:53

2M ago56:53

56:53

It's episode 113 as Matt and Travis celebrate a first road win at Wolfsburg in almost two decades! Matt, back from across the pond, helps Travis give some Part One Shout Outs to the Frauen, ponder a visit to Ulm, and consider some of the new items in the VfB team shop. [Note: we had some slight sound issues that we modified before the start of Part…

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Episode 112 - VfB:KOE ... 1:1 and being arrogant! 52:56

2M ago52:56

52:56

Episode 112 covers the disappointing draw to the relegation threatened Billy Goats and so who better than Hennes supporter Jake from @50PlusDoner to check in to give us a bit of an outsider's view on how the match - and the season - are going for the fellas in white and red. Part One gives Shout Outs to the VfB Frauen, the ESPN+ announcing team, an…

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Episode 111 - SVD:VfB ... 1:2 and pretty versus gritty! 53:34

3M ago53:34

53:34

Episode 111 has the return of Rob for his Wisconsin hattrick! Part One Shout Outs celebrate Juan, Thomas, and the fancy new VfB windbreaker! Part Two looks at the gritty versus pretty win at Darmstadt, where the fellas in white and red overcame a break in the action, a red card, and a physical opponent. Part Three ponders - once again - just how go…

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Episode 110 - VfB:M05 ... 3:1 and welcome back! 1:00:14

3M ago1:00:14

1:00:14

Rob joins us as our resident Mainz expert to chat about the biggest event on Sunday ... in the entire world! In Part One, we Shout Out the VfB shop, ponder the color beige, and give some praise to the current MOTM! Then we break down two matches, the heartbreaking loss to Bayer in the Pokal and then the affirming win at home over relegation threate…

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Episode 109 - SCF:VfB ... 1:3 and a win for Daxo! 1:04:18

3M ago1:04:18

1:04:18

Episode 109 covers the big win over rival SC Freiburg in a match that may or may not have been a derby. Part One Shout Outs go the Frauen for coming back with some friendly success but especially to club legend Robert Schlienz who would have celebrated his 100th birthday just a few days ago. Part Two looks at the big win over Freiburg, a win that w…

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Episode 108 - VfB:RBL ... 5:2 and Maultaschen for Everyone! 1:00:05

3M ago1:00:05

1:00:05

It's a celebratory episode as Rob joins Travis to chat the big, big win over RBL! Part One’s Shout Outs throw some praise to Legos, vice-champion Chris, and the pronunciation king that is Derek Rae for being the first commentator to nail VfBingo! Part Two is a lengthy look at an historic match - the first time VfB has ever beaten RB Leipzig … and b…

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Episode 107 - BOC:VfB ... 1:0 and BannerGate! 45:17

3M ago45:17

45:17

Episode 107 has Matt and Travis break down a second straight disappointing loss in which they spend most of their time trying to dissect exactly what happened with the biggest controversy of 2024 ... Bochum and Bannergate! Part One's Shout Outs ponder a Sasa versus Luca battle and whether the bird that was given extensive screen time during the mat…

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Episode 106 - BMG:VfB ... 3:1 and bad luck or just too bad? 56:41

4M ago56:41

56:41

In our first episode of 2024, Matt and Travis record like it's 1924 with some sound quality harkening back to the early days of this program. Sigh. Part One's Shout Outs say hello to old friend Sasa and goodbye to our website, WIX. Oh the good times we had! Part Two breaks down the loss on the road to 'Gladbach using Deniz' post match quote "I don'…

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Episode 105 - The Holiday Hinrunde Review Episode! 33:21

4M ago33:21

33:21

It's episode 105 and Matt and Travis decide to celebrate an amazing first half of the season by having on of the major voices of the Bundesliga in America, ESPN's very own Derek Rae! The trio first take a look at how the VfB season has gone so far and get Derek's thoughts on the VfB surprises, storylines, and the biggest question of the day ... mau…

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Episode 104 - FCB:VfB ... 3:0 and ... oh well! 32:54

5M ago32:54

32:54

Well, so much a top spiel, eh? Oh well, on to Augsburg! But before that happens, Matt and Travis take a quick - super quick - look back at the match that was billed as the top game of the weekend but ... yeah. To get the episode in, the guys skip the usual segments, so no Shout Outs or News, Headlines, & Questions for episode 104. That's what you g…

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Episode 103 - VfB:BVB, VfB:B04 ... and the joy is back! 1:05:26

5M ago1:05:26

1:05:26

To borrow from the head coach of one of the hottest teams in Germany - ours! - it's a "joyful" episode as Matt and Travis look back at two great results against two great clubs! Part One shout outs go out to former VfBers Sean Dundee, Gil Dias, and poor, poor Luca Pfeiffer. Part Two breaks down the two big matches that took place over the week, the…

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Episode 102 - VfB:SVW ... 2:0 and deceptive cabbage?! 1:03:15

5M ago1:03:15

1:03:15

Ted and Travis break down yet another VfB win, use alliteration along the way, and have a pretty cool non-VfB related news bite to share as the pod winds down. But before episode 102 ends - thankfully! - the guys give some Part One shout outs to Juan Perea for helping take down bitter rival KSC as well as the three regional supporter groups who hel…

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Episode 101 - SGE:VfB ... 1:2 and Un-dav-lievable! 1:01:40

5M ago1:01:40

1:01:40

In yet another victory episode, Ted joins Travis to celebrate the only winning thing in their entire lives! NO HYPERBOLE THERE! After a brief intro in which the guys chat up their favorite #9's, Part One includes shout outs to cleverly named OFC members, the Frauen's winning ways, and the OFC Man of the Match. Part Two is a look back at a win on th…

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Episode 100 - VfB & Americana - Looking Back at 100 1:09:57

6M ago1:09:57

1:09:57

Episode 100 is here and we try to bring in as many folks as possible to take a look back at what a wild ride it has been. Are we talking about the podcast? Or VfB? YES! Matt and Aus get us started as both look back at, well, what got us started way back in 2020/2021, with Austin recollecting how the podcast took shape during the Covid years and Mat…

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Episode 99 - VfB:BVB ... 2:1 and scared of no one?! 1:04:05

6M ago1:04:05

1:04:05

We're back to our winning ways after a two match losing streak which means it's yet another victory pod ... which is something we're definitely getting used to! Part One Shout Outs go to the ESPN crew for giving VfB the coverage love they oh-so-deserve, the VfB Frauen for yet another dominating performance, and the VfB Central Texas folks for havin…

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Episode 98 - VfB:FCU and FCH:VfB ... 1:0 and 0:2 and streaking? 1:03:18

6M ago1:03:18

1:03:18

In an feeling that's relatively unknown these days, the guys try to figure out how to handle a ... losing streak?! Joining the guys in trying to break the losing feeling is David, on for his third episode, who promises to help bring three points in the coming matches! SO LET'S HOLD HIM TO IT! Part One starts with shout outs to former VfB'ers Dino a…

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Episode 97 - VfB:TSG ... 2:3 and mildly irritated! 1:12:45

6M ago1:12:45

1:12:45

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), cont…

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Episode 96 - FCU:VfB ... 0:3 and bye bye angstgegner! 1:04:08

7M ago1:04:08

1:04:08

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…

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Episode 95 - VfB:WOB ... 3:1 and "I love Stuttgart"! 1:05:23

7M ago1:05:23

1:05:23

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 gu…

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Episode 94 - KOE:VfB ... 0:2 and auld lang syne! 1:04:12

7M ago1:04:12

1:04:12

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 attendanc…

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Episode 93 - VfB:SVD ... 3:1 and it's 1996 all over again! 1:10:52

7M ago1:10:52

1:10:52

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 l…

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Episode 92 - M05:VfB ... 1:3 and long may it continue! 1:02:03

8M ago1:02:03

1:02:03

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 Ma…

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Episode 91 - VfB:SCF ... 5:0 what is happening?! 1:05:25

8M ago1:05:25

1:05:25

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 t…

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Episode 90 - RBL:VfB ... 5:1 and still top(ish) of the table! 55:15

8M ago55:15

55:15

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 t…

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Episode 89 - VfB:BOC ... 5:0 and top of the table! 59:55

9M ago59:55

59:55

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 -…

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Episode 88 - 2023/2024 Season Preview! 1:01:55

9M ago1:01:55

1:01:55

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 stuf…

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Episode 87 - 2022/2023 Season Awards! 1:35:29

11M ago1:35:29

1:35:29

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…

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Episode 86 - HSV:VfB ... 1:3 and something to celebrate! 57:41

11M ago57:41

57:41

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 a…

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Episode 85 - VfB:HSV ... 3:0 and halfway there! 57:32

11M ago57:32

57:32

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…

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Episode 84 - VfB:TSG ... 1:1 and together for the playoffs! 42:00

11M ago42:00

42:00

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 b…

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Episode 83 - M05:VfB ... 1:4 and you're saying there's a chance! 1:10:10

12M ago1:10:10

1:10:10

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…

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Episode 82 - VfB:B04 ... 1:1 and it's the hope that gets you... 55:09

12M ago55:09

55:09

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 …

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Episode 81 - VfB:SGE & BSC:VfB ... 2:3, 2:1 and everything is going to be okay! 54:14

12M ago54:14

54:14

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…

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Episode 80 - VfB:BMG ... 2:1 and the OFC in the house! 1:30:26

1y ago1:30:26

1:30:26

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 …

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Episode 79 - FCA:VfB ... 1:1 and glass half full or half empty? 1:23:55

1y ago1:23:55

1:23:55

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 …

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Episode 78 - VfB:BVB ... 3:3 and what just happened?! 1:03:39

1y ago1:03:39

1:03:39

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 we…

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Episode 77 - BOC:VfB ... 2:3 and hope is back! 59:12

1y ago59:12

59:12

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 Nurembe…

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Episode 76 - FCU:VfB ... 3:0 and time's a ticking... 1:02:36

1y ago1:02:36

1:02:36

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 T…

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Episode 75 - VfB:WOB ... 0:1 and relegation resignation? 53:42

1y ago53:42

53:42

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 disappoi…

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Episode 74 - SGE:VfB ... 1:1 and desperation or strategy? 1:02:02

1y ago1:02:02

1:02:02

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.…

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Episode 73 - VfB:FCB ... 1:2 and Sven's Talking Bruno! 59:27

1y ago59:27

59:27

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 na…

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Episode 72 - S04:VfB ... 2:1 and Good Cop, Bad Cop, Worse Cop! 1:24:33

1y ago1:24:33

1:24:33

Intro's and Part One include shout outs to ESPN+, mocking wives, and former VfBer Sean Dundee. Part Two is a brief breakdown of the match in which our initial optimism turned into a giant shoulder shrug of "what just happened?" Starting lineups, sub patterns, enigmas that are players like Enzo, and quotes from not one but two Fabian's highlight thi…

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