2. Bundesliga Podcast

With the 22/23 season in the books, we can finally take stock at one of the most outrageous 2. Bundesliga season to date. Eva and Matthew take a look at the mid-table, from Karlsruhe's resurgence, the strong return seasons from Kaiserslautern and Magdeburg. The duo also discuss Hannover's underwhelming campaign, Kiel up and down season and the not so lucky Greuther Fürth: Karlsruhe (4:03)  Kiel (19:36)  Kaiserslautern (32:19) Hannover (44:17)  Magdeburg (56:36)  Fürth (1:07:16) A big thank you to Boris (@WildparkPodcast), Marc + Pike (@1912FM_Kiel), Chris (@ChrisMc_LII), Alexander (@AlexanderKiene), Oliver (@LeisteO) and Michael (@flachpass_) Find us on Twitter: @eva_bohle⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@MatthewKaragich⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@2BundesligaPod

With the 22/23 season in the books, we can finally take stock at one of the most outrageous 2. Bundesliga season to date. Eva and Matthew take a look at the top six, from the Champions Heidenheim and the legend that's Frank Schmidt, Darmstadt's promotion to the heartbreak of Hamburg. We also look at seasons of Fortuna Düsseldorf, St. Pauli and Paderborn: Heidenheim (3:40) Darmstadt (16:54) Hamburg (27:51) Düsseldorf (42:03) St. Pauli (54:55) Paderborn (1:10:20) A big thank you to Florian (@flo_zenger), Daniel (@hoch_und_weit), Volksparkgeflüster (@HSV_Podcast), Ben (@benjack94), Tim + Maik (@MillernTon) and Mathias (@SCPaderbornEN) Find us on Twitter: @eva_bohle⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@MatthewKaragich⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@2BundesligaPod

The relegation playoffs are back with four clubs fighting for the right to be promoted to the Bundesliga and 2. Bundesliga. Matthew is on a solo voyage as he discusses both ties which saw VfB Stuttgart make an immediate impression on Hamburger SV, and Wehen Wiesbaden who have seemingly condemned Arminia Bielefeld to the 3. Liga Stuttgart 3:0 Hamburg (1:18) Wiesbaden 4:0 Bielefeld (13:44) Find us on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠@eva_bohle⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@MatthewKaragich⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@2BundesligaPod

Entering Matchday 34, there were many potential outcomes that could alter the promotion and relegation battles, none of us could've predicted the dramatic end to the 2022/23 season. Eva and Matthew discuss all the action from Matchday 34 which saw Heidenheim score a 90+9' minute winner to claim a first promotion to the Bundesliga, and secure the 2. Bundesliga title in the process. Hamburger SV and Arminia Bielefeld heading to the relegation play-offs whilst Fin Bartels said goodbye to football in Kiel's 1:5 demolition of Hannover. Fürth 4:0 Darmstadt (2:30) Sandhausen 0:1 Hamburg (9:03) Regensburg 2:3 Heidenheim (17:17) Paderborn 0:1 Nürnberg (26:28) Rostock 2:1 Braunschweig (34:26) Magdeburg 4:0 Bielefeld (43:36)  Kaiserslautern 0:3 Düsseldorf (47:26) St. Pauli 1:1 Karlsruhe (57:00) Hannover 1:5 Kiel (1:04:30) Find us on Twitter: ⁠⁠@eva_bohle⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@MatthewKaragich⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@2BundesligaPod

We've reached the penultimate matchday of an incredibly unpredictable 2. Bundesliga, and for so many there was plenty to play for. Eva and Matthew discuss all the action from Matchday 33, which saw Darmstadt secure promotion at the third time of asking with victory over Magdeburg, Heidenheim going a step closer to a first promotion and Hamburg securing a top 3 spot at the very least. The duo chat about the DFL, who are meeting with all 36 member clubs to discuss potential investment into the league and how the proposal could affect the top two divisions of German football. DFL (3:51) Darmstadt 1:0 Magdeburg (21:58) Heidenheim 1:0 Sandhausen (28:13) Hamburg 2:1 Fürth (34:03) Bielefeld 2:2 Paderborn (42:20) Braunschweig 1:2 Regensburg (52:13) Nürnberg 0:0 Rostock (1:04:53) Kiel 3:4 St. Pauli (1:16:23) Düsseldorf 3:3 Hannover (1:23:07) Karlsruhe 2:0 Kaiserslautern (1:30:14) Find us on Twitter: ⁠@eva_bohle⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@MatthewKaragich⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@2BundesligaPod

The 2022/23 season continues to amaze us with an incredibly unpredictable promotion battle reaching new heights, whilst the fight to avoid the drop has become slightly clearer. Eva and Matthew discuss all the action from the weekend, which saw Hamburg close the gap to the top 2, Magdeburg secures safety and Arminia Bielefeld scoring a huge win at the death. The duo chat about Jahn Regensburg and Sandhausen who almost seemed destined for relegation and Hansa Rostock who have now won 4-in-a-row. Hannover 2:1 Darmstadt (4:36) Paderborn 3:2 Heidenheim (15:34) Regensburg 1:5 Hamburg (23:31) St. Pauli 0:0 Düsseldorf (32:33) Kaiserslautern 1:2 Bielefeld (40:05) Sandhausen 1:2 Rostock (52:20) Magdeburg 2:2 Nürnburg (1:00:33) Fürth 2:2 Braunschweig (1:10:33) Kiel 2:1 Karlsruhe (1:16:59) Find us on Twitter: @eva_bohle⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@MatthewKaragich⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@2BundesligaPod

Matchday 31 was supposed to be Darmstadt's coronation, but the champagne was put back on ice, perhaps this week will be there time. Eva and Matthew discuss all the action from the weekend, which saw the top promotion candidates fail to win, Düsseldorf and St. Pauli closing the gap as well as an incredible 3:3 in Nürnberg. We also chat about the relegation battle which saw Rostock and Braunschweig edge closer to safety. Darmstadt 0:3 St. Pauli (3:06) Hamburg 2:2 Paderborn (9:44) Heidenheim 0:0 Magdeburg (17:36) Düsseldorf 3:0 Kiel (26:10) Karlsruhe 2:1 Hannover (32:08) Nürnberg 3:3 Kaiserslautern (38:43) Rostock 2:0 Regensburg (49:25) Bielefeld 1:1 Fürth (55:35) "E" Braunschweig 2:1 Sandhausen (1:04:12) Find us on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@eva_bohle⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@MatthewKaragich⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@2BundesligaPod

Battle to avoid relegation continues to intensive whilst a big club up north may have blown their chance of automatic promotion. Eva and Matthew discuss all the action from Matchday 30, which saw Hamburg fall against several familiar faces in Magdeburg, Rostock climb out of the bottom 3 in Kaiserslautern and Sandhausen putting themselves firmly in the survival hunt with victory over Regensburg. We also chat about the promotion play-off which could get interesting down the stretch. St. Pauli 2:1 Bielefeld (4:31) Kiel 0:3 Darmstadt (14:10) Fürth 0:2 Heidenheim (19:32) Magdeburg 3:2 Hamburg (27:18) Hannover 3:0 Nürnberg (38:02) Düsseldorf 3:2 Karlsruhe (44:51) Sandhausen 2:1 Regensburg (52:32) Kaiserslautern 0:1 Rostock (1:00:12) Paderborn 5:1 Braunschweig (1:06:25) Find us on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@eva_bohle⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@MatthewKaragich⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@2BundesligaPod

An extraordinary weekend of 2. Bundesliga incapsulated by an epic Stadt Derby, we were treated to some wonderful football on Matchday 29. Eva and Matthew discuss all the action which all sides in the top three winning, meaning the gap to those chasing could be insurmountable. Whilst near the bottom, Hansa Rostock scored their first win since Matchday 20, while Nürnberg, Hannover and Magdeburg all scored vital wins. Hamburg 4:3 St. Pauli (3:00) Darmstadt 2:1 Karlsruhe (12:35) Heidenheim 3:0 Kiel (19:26) Nürnberg 2:0 Düsseldorf (27:05) Braunschweig 1:2 Magdeburg (33:45) Bielefeld 1:3 Hannover (40:42) Rostock 2:0 Fürth (49:42) Sandhausen 2:2 Paderborn (56:17) Regensburg 0:0 Kaiserslautern (1:02:01) Find us on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@eva_bohle⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@MatthewKaragich⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@2BundesligaPod

In a week where the top two both lost and St. Pauli's 10-game winning run came to an end, Matchday 28 served up plenty of curveballs to keep the season alive for some. Eva and Matthew discuss all the action which saw Sandhausen score their first win since MD18, Eintracht Braunschweig scoring an impressive win and Karlsruhe producing an efficient spell to dispose of Arminia Bielefeld. The duo chat the promotion race and tight relegation battle. Kaiserslautern 2:0 Hamburg (3:42) Düsseldorf 1:0 Darmstadt (15:20) Hannover 0:3 Heidenheim (24:08) St. Pauli 1:2 Braunschweig (33:33) Karlsruhe 4:2 Bielefeld (43:43) Kiel 2:1 Nürnberg (58:48) Magdeburg 1:2 Sandhausen (1:04:44) Fürth 2:1 Regensburg (1:11:58) Paderborn 3:0 Rostock (1:17:58) Find us on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@eva_bohle⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠@MatthewKaragich⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠@2BundesligaPod

The race for promotion is starting to look clearer with Darmstadt and Hamburg gapping the competition, but down in the basement it remains tight in the quest to avoid the drop. Eva and Matthew discuss all the action from Matchday 27 which saw Darmstadt beat Paderborn, Hamburg humiliate a helpless Hannover and St. Pauli extending their winning run to 10. The duo also discuss Sandhausen who sacked Tomas Oral after a continued spell of poor form, Bielefeld salvaging a point against Düsseldorf and so much more! Darmstadt 2:1 Paderborn (4:27) Heidenheim 0:1 St. Pauli (11:51) Hamburg 6:1 Hannover (18:54) Bielefeld 2:2 Düsseldorf (29:42) Braunschweig 1:0 Kaiserslautern (37:02) Nürnberg 1:1 Karlsruhe (45:04) Regensburg 2:2 Magdeburg (56:49) Rostock 2:3 Kiel (1:03:21) Sandhausen 0:2 Fürth (1:08:37) Find us on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠@eva_bohle⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠@MatthewKaragich⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠@2BundesligaPod

It's our 200th episode and what better way to celebrate than returning back from the international break. Eva and Matthew discuss all the action from Matchday 26 which saw Kaiserslautern strike twice in stoppage time to steal a point against Heidenheim, Hamburg draws with Fortuna Düsseldorf whilst Darmstadt extends their lead at the top. We also discuss Magdeburg win the Ost-Classico against Hansa Rostock, St. Pauli extending there winning run to 9 and Hannover scoring a first win for 2023. Kaiserslautern 2:2 Heidenheim (6:55) Düsseldorf 2:2 Hamburg (15:11) Nürnberg 0:1 Darmstadt (26:30) Magdeburg 3:0 Rostock (34:50) Kiel 2:3 Bielefeld (41:58) Paderborn 3:2 Fürth (51:00) Hannover 3:1 Sandhausen (59:23) St. Pauli 1:0 Regensburg (1:06:10) Karlsruhe 1:1 Braunschweig (1:12:47) Find us on Twitter: ⁠⁠@eva_bohle⁠⁠, ⁠⁠@MatthewKaragich⁠⁠, ⁠⁠@2BundesligaPod

We've reached the international break, and with 9 matches to go the fight for promotion and survival continues to intensify. Eva and Matthew discuss all the action from Matchday 25 which saw Eintracht Braunschweig claim Niedersachsen bragging rights against Hannover, the controversy in Bielefeld and Darmstadt remaining at the top. The duo also chat about Hamburg's bogey team Holstein Kiel, St. Pauli making it 8 wins in a row and Hansa Rostock parting ways with coach Patrick Glöckner. Braunschweig 1:0 Hannover (3:46) Bielefeld 2:2 Nürnburg (14:52) Darmstadt 2:0 Kaiserslautern (29:01) Heidenheim 5:2 Karlsruhe (34:37) Rostock 2:5 Düsseldorf (43:02) Sandhausen 0:5 St. Pauli (52:34) Hamburg 0:0 Hamburg (1:01:54) Paderborn 0:1 Regensburg (1:09:12) Fürth 3:0 Magdeburg (1:15:30) Find us on Twitter: ⁠@eva_bohle⁠, ⁠@MatthewKaragich⁠, ⁠@2BundesligaPod

On a weekend where only two of the top nine managed to win and everyone in the bottom six, Matchday 24 was one for the ages. Eva and Matthew discuss all the action which saw Arminia Bielefeld score it's first win under new coach Uwe Koschinat as they beat top of the table Darmstadt, Hamburg failing to capitalise as they fell in Karlsruhe and Heidenheim drew with Fortuna Düsseldorf. St. Pauli made it 7-in-a-row whilst Jahn Regensburg scored their first win in 2023 against the forever frustrating Holstein Kiel Arminia Bielefeld 3:1 Darmstadt (3:27) Karlsruhe 4:2 Hamburg (15:32) Düsseldorf 1:1 Heidenheim (27:19) St. Pauli 2:1 Fürth (35:57) Nürnberg 2:0 Braunschweig (46:11) Kaiserslautern 2:2 Sandhausen (52:49) Kiel 1:2 Regensburg (1:04:19) Hannover 1:1 Rostock (1:13:25) Magdeburg 1:1 Paderborn (1:21:59) Find us on Twitter: @eva_bohle, @MatthewKaragich, @2BundesligaPod

The turntables have turned in the race for automatic promotions the two horse race became three after Matchday 23. Eva and Matthew discuss all the action which saw Heidenheim put an end to Darmstadt's 21 game unbeaten run, Hamburg returning to winning ways and St. Pauli extending their winning streak to 6. We also chat about Arminia Bielefeld, who have had a busy 48 hours after blowing a 0:3 lead in Braunschweig on Sunday. All that and a lot more Heidenheim 1:0 Darmstadt (3:12) Hamburg 3:0 Nürnberg (12:24) Paderborn 1:2 St. Pauli (20:02) Braunschweig 3:3 Bielefeld (30:07) Regensburg 0:2 Düsseldorf (42:31) Sandhausen 1:1 Kiel (49:51) Fürth 1:1 Hannover (56:25) Magdeburg 2:0 Kaiserslautern (1:05:08) Rostock 0:2 Karlsruhe (1:14:21) Find us on Twitter: @eva_bohle, @MatthewKaragich, @2BundesligaPod

Opportunistic, this is the best way to describe Matchday 22 as many teams in the league took their chance to close the gap to the top or escape the dreaded relegation zone. Eva and Matthew discuss all the action which saw the topspiel between Darmstadt and Hamburg end all square, Kaiserslautern getting back to winning ways and the good times continue to roll for St. Pauli who get past Hansa Rostock. We also chat about Hannover's continued free fall, Kiel's battle with Paderborn and much more Darmstadt 1:1 Hamburg (4:10) Kaiserslautern 3:1 Fürth (14:21) Kiel 1:1 Paderborn (23:10) Düsseldorf 3:1 Braunschweig (32:28) Hannover 1:2 Magdeburg (42:21) St. Pauli 1:0 Rostock (53:18) Bielefeld 0:1 Heidenheim (1:04:44) Karlsruhe 1:0 Regensburg (1:12:45) Nürnberg 1:0 Sandhausen (1:17:25) Find us on Twitter: @eva_bohle, @MatthewKaragich, @2BundesligaPod

The 2. Bundesliga served up a buffet of hearty meals on Matchday 21 with a few teams unable to finish their first serving. Eva and Matthew discuss all the action which saw Paderborn get the better of Kaiserslautern, Hamburg squeeze past Bielefeld and St. Pauli continuing their magical start to 2023. The duo also discuss the moves made by Nürnberg and Sandhausen who both axed their coaches in favour of a fresh face in the dugout. Paderborn 1:0 Kaiserslautern (2:55) Hamburg 2:1 Bielefeld (11:56) Heidenheim 5:0 Nürnberg (31:30) Fürth 2:1 Düsseldorf (42:51) Braunschweig 2:3 Kiel (50:20) Magdeburg 1:2 St. Pauli (59:53) Rostock 0:1 Darmstadt (1:09:43) Regensburg 1:1 Hannover (1:17:10) Sandhausen 0:3 Karlsruhe (1:23:05) Find us on Twitter: @eva_bohle, @MatthewKaragich, @2BundesligaPod

There were some very important encounters at both ends of the table with comebacks being the main dish on the menu of Matchday 20. Eva and Matthew discuss all the action which saw Hamburger SV overturn a 3:0 half-time deficit to secure a point in Heidenheim, Paderborn scoring a vital victory in Hannover whilst the good times roll in St. Pauli who ended Kaiserslautern's winning run. We also discuss Magdeburg, Nürnberg and Karlsruhe who all scored vital wins in the intense relegation battle Heidenheim 3:3 Hamburg (3:04) Darmstadt 2:1 Braunschweig (11:09) Hannover 3:4 Hannover (21:48) St. Pauli 1:0 Kaiserslautern (30:54) Kiel 2:3 Magdeburg (41:42) Karlsruhe 2:1 Fürth (49:50) Düsseldorf 2:0 Sandhausen (1:01:52) Bielefeld 0:1 Rostock (1:09:47) Nürnburg 1:0 Regensburg (1:15:35) Find us on Twitter: @eva_bohle, @MatthewKaragich, @2BundesligaPod

The battle to avoid the drop continues to intensify whilst those in the top two are starting to find some comfort...but for how long? Matchday 19 produced another outstanding Hollywood script for us to enjoy. Eva and Matthew discuss all the action which saw Greuther Fürth paint Frankenland in Weiss und Grün with a derby win over a lacklustre Nürnberg, Braunschweig score a shock win over Heidenheim and Paderborn dominated Düsseldorf. We also chat about the double dose of St. Pauli victories, Klos' late magic and much more! Fürth 1:0 Nürnberg (3:12) Kaiserlsuatern 2:1 Kiel (13:27) Paderborn 4:1 Düsseldorf (23:04) Braunschweig 2:0 Heidenheim (29:58) Rostock 0:2 Hamburg (37:48) Regensburg 1:3 Bielefeld (46:00) St. Pauli 2:0 Hannover (56:30) Sandhaufen 0:4 Darmstadt (1:02:34) Magdeburg 1:1 Karlsruhe (1:05:32) Find us on Twitter: @eva_bohle, @MatthewKaragich, @2BundesligaPod

The ball finally got rolling in 2023 and we were greeted with a fantastic weekend of football. Eva and Matthew discuss all the action from MD18 which saw wins for the top 4, St. Pauli score a first win under new coach Fabian Hürzeler and Kiel break Fürth's 4 game unbeaten run. We also discuss the late moves from a hectic deadline day! Darmstadt 2:0 Regensburg (3:40) Hamburg 4:2 Braunschweig (10:39) Heidenheim 2:0 Rostock (18:15) Hannover 1:3 Kaiserslautern (24:46) Karlsruhe 0:1 Paderborn (33:23) Düsseldorf 3:2 Magdeburg (41:28) Nürnberg 0:1 St. Pauli (49:05) Bielefeld 1:2 Sandhausen (54:20) Kiel 2:1 Fürth (1:02:40) Find us on Twitter: @eva_bohle, @MatthewKaragich, @2BundesligaPod