Effzeh Üvverall

On September 27th, FC holds their annual member meeting. Perfect time, to sit down with Ho-Yeon Kim, the chairman of the Mitgliederrat. This interview was recorded in 2022 but I wanted to wait until the next member meeting to release this episode. Some of the references might be a bit dated. Enjoy!

I had the chance to talk to a real FC Köln legend: ALLY GUDORF of 1. FC Köln Frauen. We look back on their soccer roots, playing for FC for over a decade, developing as a player and Mensch, their time in the US, injuries, playing for the national team, the current season of FC Köln, and their upcoming time with SC Freiburg Frauen! It was fantastic to talk to Ally. Enjoy! FC Köln vs Frankfurt (Frauenbundesliga at Rheinenergie Stadion) Ally Gudorf on Instagram The picture of Ally that I mention in this episode ⁠FC USA Membership & Map⁠ More information here: ⁠⁠EffzehUSA.com⁠⁠ ⁠⁠FCKoelnUSA on Twitter⁠⁠ Come on FC!

I invited our good friend Corey (Milwaukee) for a chat about soccer, stadium experiences, brewing beer, his experience of Cologne aaaaand Kölsch! Since Corey is a brewer he has lots of exciting knowledge about beer and the culture around it to share. Ever looked at the bottling date of a beer before buying it? Well, maybe you should. Learn why and more in this episode! Again, many thanks to Corey! FC USA Membership & Map More information here: ⁠EffzehUSA.com⁠ ⁠FCKoelnUSA on Twitter⁠ Come on FC!

Pre-Game Episode! I am joined by Travis (VfB Stuttgart Americana) to talk about the upcoming game, Alexander Wehrle, Bruno Labbadia, last season, FC’s high and Stuttgart's low. Oh and we will talk Karneval as well! Alaaf! As mentioned, you can find VfB Stuttgart Americana here: https://www.vfbstuttgartamericana.com/ https://twitter.com/VfBAmericana https://open.spotify.com/show/0QUMkHd2BLSx5DHeciakWD?si=H9MVjB24ThW6i6cBt-J2JA More information here: EffzehUSA.com FCKoelnUSA on Twitter Karneval Playlist Come on FC!

Big Announcement: FC Köln Supporters from the US are coming to Cologne for Karneval and FC games (Stuttgart & Wolfsburg)! Join them in Kölle!!  I am joined by Jake (Effzeh Chicago & 50Plus Döner) and Ryan aka. Lammi (Effzeh Cincinnati) to talk about their plans for the trip, current FC performances and an outlook onto the Rückrunde.  As mentioned, you can listen to FC games live on Radio Köln Stream with Guido More information here: EffzehUSA.com FCKoelnUSA on Twitter Karneval Playlist Come on FC!

11:11AM on November 11th - It is the start of the Karneval Season in Köln for the 200th time!! Time to take a look at where the Karneval tradition came from, how it developed and what it is today.  Many fans from the US are going to Cologne to celebrate Karneval from February 16-22nd, see some soccer games by FC's men and women teams, drink Kölsch, and do excursions around the beautiful city of Köln. More information here: EffzehUSA.com FCKoelnUSA on Twitter Karneval Playlist Come on FC!

Before leaving Cologne in mid August (after the second gameday of the Bundesliga), I had the chance to meet up with legendary commentator Phil Bonney at the Kuhle in the Cologne Südstadt. We had an almost soccer match long chat about local soccer, how a nativity play got him into commentating (eventually), his background in theatre, moving to Cologne, changes in German soccer, his love for Cologne and of course: SOCCER PASSION. I had so much fun doing this interview, editing it, and I hope you do too. Enjoy! The BVB tifo that Phil mentions can be seen here Soccer made in Germany with Toby Charles - excerpt Interview with Toby Charles - here Want more Phil Bonney? Here is another interview with World Soccer Talk Sign up for the FC Köln USA Newsletter Contact: [email protected] Twitter: Effzeh Üvverall

1. FC Köln has one of the best - if not the best - social media presence of all Bundesliga clubs. Time to look behind the facade and talk to them man who answers all your questions via twitter, who live tweets every game, makes sure there is photo and video documentation of every men's and women's team game and so much more. Of course there is a whole media team that works with him. But Jonny Walsh is an important part of FC Köln for every fan who doesn't speak german. So we wanted to give you some insight into his life and work for the club. Enjoy! Sign up for the FC Köln USA Newsletter Contact: [email protected] Twitter: Effzeh Üvverall

1. FC Köln's Frauen start their next Bundesliga season next month. Perfect time to talk to one of the player who joined the team recently: Genessee Daughetee Puntigam. We had a great conversation about growing up in the US, playing away from home all over Europe, Genessee's goals and expectations with Effzeh, and her decision to take a one year break.  All info about 1. FC Köln Frauen Check out Athlete Ally If you have a Cologne bacon tip for Genessee, contact her via Twitter or Instagram Contact: [email protected] Twitter: Effzeh Üvverall

EUROPA!!! 1. FC KÖLN is playing european soccer again, perfect time to talk to assistant coach René Wagner about Effzeh's europa curse, Antony's departure, his work as a soccer coach in the US and more. Enjoy! A very big thanks to Lil Zercher & Jonny Walsh for setting up the interview and helping with visual material. Danke! Contact: [email protected] Twitter: Effzeh Üvverall

Effzeh Üvverall is back! The Bundesliga is back! FC Köln is back! This episode is a short intro for all fans old and new. Check out the team news and learn about the english translation of the club anthem. Enjoy! Contact: [email protected] Twitter: Effzeh Üvverall

I had the opportunity to have a conversation with Kevin McKenna the former player and current assistant coach for FC Köln. We talk about his time playing for the club between 2007-2014, his coaching career, what makes the Baumgart coaching team so successful, developing a club and creating a winning team. Enjoy! Contact: [email protected] Twitter: Effzeh Üvverall

The guest for this episode is no other than the new captain of Chicago Fire - the man who renamed the city to CZICHAGO - Rafael Czichos. We talk about his time in Cologne, what brought him to the US, family, what he wants to achieve and why he likes his new team so much. Enjoy! Contact: [email protected] Twitter: Effzeh Üvverall

On Thursday February 24th Karneval kicks of in Cologne for the 199th time since the founding of the Karneval Komitee! Time to look at the festivities. Join me for a deep dive into the traditions, what happens on the days of Karneval, where the term derives from, and the history and problems of Karneval.  Enjoy! 
 1880 - Held Karneval
 Official Karneval Komitee Website 

Kölsche Kippa Köpp Karneval Playlist Contact: [email protected] Twitter: Effzeh Üvverall

For the first time in EU history, it is a meeting of the podcast worlds. Chicago is calling Hamburg to talk about Cologne! I am so glad to have had this conversation with Denis from the German #TrotzdemHier Podcast.  Trotzdem Hier Podcast Trotzdem Hier on Twitter As mentioned by Denis: Otzentreff Coloniabar spielverlagerung.de effzeh.com Contact: [email protected] Twitter: Effzeh Üvverall

My favorite guest so far: JAKE. He is amazing, a true Soccer fan, the key person who built the Effzeh Fan Network across the US, and the admin of Effzeh Chicago. 

We discuss Effzeh, fan culture in US Soccer, US fan meetups, the history of the US Effzeh Network, Bundesliga, what happens when FC reaches Bundesliga stardom, and, oh yeah, Bonn!

Watch Jake’s show 50Plus Döner every Thursday on Twitch! 50Plus Döner 1FC Köln Chicago Contact: [email protected] Twitter: Effzeh Üvverall

Season 2 is here! We are kicking it off with local music legends CAT BALLOU! Dominik Schönenborn, Yannick Richter and I talk about Kölle, kölsche music, their musical journey, their new album ALLES BUNT (out on MIAO RECORDS) and their plans for the future. Enjoy! Yannick's Music Tip: Tobe Nwigwe Dominik's Music Tip: Coldplay Cat Ballou Website   Cat Ballou Videos Cat Ballou Instagram The new album ALLES BUNT on Spotify Contact: [email protected] Twitter: Effzeh Üvverall

This time with Fumihiko. We talk about the importance of bundesliga in Japan, a christmas party with leverkusen fans, japanese players and japanese fans, his pre-game rituals and the plans of effzeh and japan. Contact: [email protected] Twitter: Effzeh Üvverall

I am joined by Martin, an Effzeh Fan from the Netherlands. We talk about Effzeh, living close to Köln but in another country, dutch soccer and Reibekuchen. Enjoy! Thanks to Amber Barrett for the intro and to Jonny for helping with club contacts! Here is a recipe for Reibekuchen Contact: [email protected] Twitter: Effzeh Üvverall

I am joined by Derek Rae - commentator, voice of fifa games, and fellow effzeh fan. We talk about what started his passion for soccer and broadcasting, the philosophy behind it, discuss Köln, Effzeh, being a fan, and the Bundesliga on the international stage. Enjoy! As mentioned in the episode: FC Köln vs. Glasgow Rangers 1988 Hinspiel FC Köln vs. Glasgow Rangers 1988 Rückspiel KSV Hessen Kassel Derek Rae on Twitter Contact: [email protected] Twitter: Effzeh Üvverall

Alaaf! For this episode I am joined by Peter from the effzeh fan group Cologne Slovakia. He has been an effzeh fan and member for over 30 years. We talk about his childhood, becoming a fan, travelling to cologne and how he stays in contact with the club and other fans.  As mentioned in the episode: Effzeh Karnevalstraining Contact: [email protected] Twitter: Effzeh Üvverall

Welcome to Effzeh Üvverall. Why do we need another podcast about FC Köln? Listen to the story that lead me to start this project. Contact: [email protected] Twitter: Effzeh Üvverall