In the final episode of GFC for 2025, Alex and Rick take stock of the Bundesliga during the winter pause and dive into several storylines shaping the months ahead. The hosts discuss recent developments involving German legionnaires in the Premier League, as well as winter moves by German internationals that could have a positive impact on their World Cup prospects.

They also look across the league at clubs already deep into a rebuild—and others facing major restructuring once the season concludes—highlighting where tough decisions and open windows lie.

To wrap things up, Alex and Rick reflect on the podcast’s first year, what they’ve learned along the way, and invite listeners to share their feedback as GFC heads into 2026.

In Episode 56, Alex and Rick break down another action-packed Bundesliga weekend before turning their focus to one of the most talked-about stories of the round: a surprisingly subdued Rhine derby, where controversy off the pitch overshadowed events on it and left large parts of the active fan scene outside the stadium.

The hosts then shift to Bundesliga 2, unpacking turbulent and eventful days in Düsseldorf and Karlsruhe—clubs facing pivotal moments, with further changes potentially on the horizon.

Rounding out the episode is a special deep dive into the Bundesliga’s “grey mice”: the crowded midfield of the table. Alex and Rick assess the current status quo, discuss which teams are quietly overachieving or under pressure, and explore where the journeys of these sides might realistically be heading as the season unfolds.

In Episode 55, Alex and Rick take a late-week look back at the Bundesliga weekend and the mixed performances of German clubs in European competition. At the heart of this episode is the World Cup draw — and the much-debated show surrounding it in Washington, D.C. The hosts break down Germany’s group, share their initial reactions, and then turn their attention to what awaits German football in the upcoming weekend.