Bleav in Borussia: The Borussia Dortmund Podcast

Borussia Dortmund can crown itself German Champion for the 09th time in the club's storied 114 year history. Coming to you from the road to Dortmund, we look back at a season with lots of ups and downs and remarkable individual turn arounds that have brought black and yellow to the cusp of a league title.

Bayern vs Borussia Dortmund - the Bundesliga's biggest game is magnified to be the most important fixture in a decade thanks to BVB holding a 1 point lead over Bayern riding a 9-1-0 streak since the break. Who's back to play, why did Bayern hire Tuchel and what does it all mean for the rest of the season - that and more we'll explore in this episode.

Borussia Dortmund just keep on winning. Emre Can and Julian Brandt play like men possessed. Can the team keep up their wining ways and leave Chelsea in the dust, win the derby and meet Bayern tied on points in April? Or even ahead? And why is Gio not playing more not an issue at all? Listen in and find out from Tilo and returning guest Brian Szlenk Straub.

At the half way mark of the season we sat down to look back of some high and low lights, look at head at what's possible, why there won't be any winter transfer activity, why Youssoufa Moukoko should get paid and what has to go right for Jude Bellingham to stay past the summer.

In this episode, we discuss with our guest and BVB expert Brian Straub who impressed during preseason, what to expect vs Leverkusen, who will have a breakout year and who can become BVB's MVP in the upcoming season.

In the second part of our season review/preview we discuss every possible angle of the Marco Rose dismissal, level set the expectations around Terzic and rank BVB's summer transfers. With special guest Brian Straub.

Looking back at the final games of an unsatisfying season and a wobbly finish we got some backup to unpack and grade it together with BVB Buzz writer Brian Szlenk. And for good measure, we bring on 'Mr. BVB Women' Adam Darowski to discuss the ladies fabulous season and determine their MVP.

Borussia secured a CL spot and Bayern all but secured the league; this Klassiker doesn't offer much upside so maybe it's time to let the kids out for some rare top match experience. That plus what Borussia can learn from Fankfurt and Sevilla, Marco Reus' latest milestone and u19 reaching for the title.

Fans are back! For the first time in over two years BVB will have a full stadium. But it will stay take a long time till the full atmosphere returns. Plus, we don't talk about RB but we will talk about another investor lead failure in German professional soccer.

The recent run of form and embarrassing cup outings dampen the hopes for a serious league challenge. What has to change and what Matthias Sammer has do with it and another Borussia history segment - the 1930s - all in this episode.

In this extra-long episode, we took a deep dive into Ranger vs Borussia Dortmund, Scottish and German soccer and so much more. If you want to know what Cetlic fans hope for the Rangers, why Erling Haaland has a cheat code and how much a team in Scotland's top flight costs, strap up and listen in.

The Sule transfer is no less than a paradigm shift in German soccer. It may just be enough to forget about yet another awful game after an extended break where coach Rose did not have his men ready and focused.

Why BVBs transfer window was rather uneventful, which two deals made Michael Zorc look really smart and a look at the upcoming vs Leverkusen.

Turning up to 2022 with a bang - Special Guest Ian Paul Joy talks shop with us; from the upcoming St. Pauli : BVB DFB Cup match to German Soccer and its special fans.

During the international break, things were feeling bleak - but the first third of the season has BVB competing in all competitions. Plus, continuing BVB history with the 1920s, the decade of Borussias first stadium and first scandal.

No one knows Borussia Dortmund and internationalization as well as Suresh Letchmanan, Managing Director Asia Pacific and who BVB's first international office in Singapore in 2014. Reason enough to chat with the man, from Kalle Riedle being overwhelmed by fans in Indonesia or Joerg Heinrich counting his traveling blessings.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Due to popular demand, we're starting a new story segment, breaking down the club's history, decade by decade. Also, why the double yellow for Mo Dahoud was wrong and how calling on Terzic after the Gladbach defeat is short-sighted.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This episode is turning dark and nerdy with a look back at Borussia's worst defeat in history, their worst jersey in years and a talk with BVB fan and stat guru Adam Darowski.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A must listen for all fans of the beautiful game, women's soccer and Borussia Dortmund as we sat down with Svenja Schlenker the mastermind Borussia Dortmund's women's soccer team. We also talk with Andrew from the Brunnenstadt Borussen in the American heartland.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Injuries during the international squad deplete the squad while FIFA tries to sell fans on biennale World Cups. Also, the story of Leverkusen, their humble beginnings, corporate presence and culture of falling short rounded out by a great conversation with Canadian BVB fan club rep Mela.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We discuss the latest nailbiter vs Hoffenheim, why Leipzig is and will be behind Dortmund in the pecking order, learn what it's like getting up at 6.30am every game with Borussia van Bay fan club founder Meghan and look back at the life and times of one Michael "Susi" Zorc.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Brushing over a forgettable week on the pitch to reminiscing on how it all started with the German top flight and introducing Eugene and the RVA BVB Fan Club.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

BVB starts the league in style, the history of the Super Cup, the story of the forgotten DFB cup final and paying tribute to one of the all time greats.Fan feature: BVB Fan Club Los AngelesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We look on the coaching bench beyond head coach Marco Rose, speak about what Gio learned from Jadon, why you shouldn't believe Håland rumors and introducing the a new segment with BVB ATL.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The season is starting this week, so we look forward to the German Cup opener and back to the first European game of Borussia 65 years ago.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The 2. Bundesliga is booming, now featuring 6 of the all time German top 18, potentially besting MLS in avg. attendance. 40 years ago, relegation almost doomed Borussia before the new 2. Bundesliga and a new stadium saved the club.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What does the transfer of CB talent Abdoulaye Kamara mean and will Manuel Akanji live up to his own promise to become Borussia's defensive boss?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We say goodbye to Jadon, look at the trials and tribulations of Borussia's Euro participants and why Thomas Meunier might make a comeback in 2021.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We made this one a fun one. And a long one. But worth every minute, from how Dortmund and Arsenal have performed over the last years to why playing players is a better growth strategy than spending big on transfer fees to the intricacies of German sarcasm and the US soccer market, we covered it all.Privacy Policy and California Privacy Notice.

We chat about BVB players at the Euro how the bias is holding back Jadon Sancho and England and what Hans Joachim Watzke has done to rescue the club.Privacy Policy and California Privacy Notice.

Josh joins us for an in-depth convo. We covered a lot of ground from differences in the pre-game atmosphere at Barça to cultural variations of German and North American BVB fans to tips for a healthier Twitter fan life.

June 6th marks the 50th anniversary of the biggest Bundesliga scandal to date, yet and we also talk about Dortmund's second senior team and their recent promotion into the professional soccer.

We wonder if Rose can follow Tuchel and Klopp, talk about a possible final four CL format and review black and yellow goalkeeping greats in the wake of the Gregor Kobel signing.

We say farewell to Lukasz Piszczek and a few more clubs and players, and celebrate the anniversary of the club's greatest triumph, the victorious Champions League final 24 years ago.

Enjoy an in-depth interview with BVB original Wolfgang "Teddy" de Beer chatting about the seminal 1989 DFB Cup win, reenacting saves at 4am in the hotel lobby and speaking titles into existence with Borussia and while he's spend more than half his life with BVB. Teddy has been with the club since 1986, first as a goalkeeper, than as a goalie coach and now as a fan liaison officer.

With two big Leipzig matches looming we get into the details of the RB Leipzig model and the recent history of East German soccer, plus some transfer rumors and the ill-timed Nagelsmann transfer.

BVB is back in the hunt for the 2021 Champions League, a big cup game awaits, the "Kokser", Jürgen Kohler, became a BVB legend 24 years ago and why Americans aren't solely to blame for the ESL and how the fans had quite a bit of help "saving" soccer.

Hear about what the loss against Frankfurt means, why potentially missing out on the Champions League doesn't necessarily trigger a Haaland transfer, and remember a brave Borusse how gave his life in the fight against the Nazis on Good Friday 1945.