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River Island Wrap
by RiverIslandWrap
Werder Bremen football wrapup and discussion show based in North America and presented in English.
Episodes
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Friday Night Fight: BvB Dortmund Postmatch Wrap
Werder Bremen returned from the international break and showed once again why 2-0 is the most dangerous lead for their opponents, earning a 2-2 draw in a match that saw 4 goals after the 80th minute. Jim and Christian are back as well, and on top of their game as always. Canadian Thanksgiving....
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Mitch Matchwinner: Augsburg Postmatch Wrap
The results continue to resemble something written in a green and white fever dream as Werder Bremen head into the international break with their biggest full-strength comeback since 2022. The pod dispenses with formal introductions and throws guest Paul into the match talk fire. Matchday...
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Comebacks in Karnevalstadt: 1. FC Köln Postmatch Wrap
Werder managed a comeback on the scoresheet with a better second half than the first, and Mitchell Weiser completed his comeback after over a year away from first team action to help the club earn a 1-1 draw away at Köln. Jim and Christian look at the match first, including the good, the bad, and...
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Werder Fan Fiction: Rasenballsport Leipzig Postmatch Wrap
After a magical day at the Weser for Werder and their supporters, Jim and Christian are here to discuss what they saw. First they discuss the game, including the good, the bad, and the Werder of it all. Was Sooner the key to the Werder victory? What does this victory say about the direction of…
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In Spanish, They Say Freiburgo: Freiburg Postmatch Wrap
Overcoming some sound problems, probably caused by the NSA monitoring communications between Canada and the USA, this week's wrap tackles the season opener, the transfer window, and the direction of the club. The Green-Whites kicked off the Bundesliga season without Jens Stage but with a strong…
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Now Do Fullbacks: LSK Hansa Postmatch Wrap
And just like that, summer is over and we're back for another season of Werder Bremen football. Jim and Christian dive right in, covering the comings and goings so far this off-season including how, after over €50 million in transfers out, there doesn't seem to be any money to bring in new...
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One Last Look Around: Season Finale Spectacular
The 2025-26 season was forgettable for a lot of reasons, an aborted rebuilding project, loan rules snafus, a relegation battle that lasted far too long, and a general feeling of hopelessness that anything will get better in the future. On the final River Island Wrap of the season, Werder NA...
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Can't Score Once More: BVB Dortmund Postmatch Wrap
Werder Bremen took the field for the final time in the 2025-26 season on Saturday at the Weserstadion and the result was familiar for fans of the Green-Whites. Jim spent the match with the people, well Sooner, and he shares his experiences from his matchday adventure into the city. Christian…
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We Lost But We Won: Hoffenheim Postmatch Wrap
Like Reba, Werder Bremen are survivors, thanks to failure from both St. Pauli and Wolfsburg on Matchday 33. After some quatsch about family gatherings, Jim and Christian turn their attention to the match in Sinsheim where Salim Musah played just under a quarter hour before being subbed off…
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Mostly Safe: Augsburg Postmatch Wrap
Daniel Thiune's first match point is a dud, but the teams behind Bremen fail to capitalize and Werder's fail floor is officially the playoff, and they will only find themselves there if they surrender a significant goal difference lead. It's the night before Top Chef Toronto and Christian is...
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Jens has Style, Crocodile : VfB Stuttgart Postmatch Wrap
Once again, the Fussballgott glides across the pitch and guides the ball into the back of the net to set the stage for a nervy draw at Stuttgart. The gents are back to discuss the match including a lopsided edition of Ups and Downs, and it's not the way you think. Why were there so many through...
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Derby Sieger: Hamburger SV Postmatch Wrap
The thrill of victory was the order of the day when Werder took on HSV on Sunday at the Weser. Jim and Christian are here to discuss it all. The lineup changes, the substitutions, the bookings. Jens Stage for Director of Football? Marco Friedl's fashion choices. Was Daniel Thiune coming from the...
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Slip N Slide Goat Ride: 1.FC Köln Postmatch Wrap
6,000 Werder supporters brought their A-game to the Domstadt, hoping to see the Green-Whites take points in a battle against a fellow relegation candidate, but sadly saw things derail before a half-hour had been played. The guys are here to discuss the match including the early penalty, the red...
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The Man in Black Returns: RasenBallsport Leipzig Postmatch Wrap
Ole Werner's return to the Weser leaves the home fans disappointed and the away block heading for the trains early. Jim and Christian are back from the international break to discuss the latest chapter in the relegation survival saga. Jim learns Salzburg is in Austria, Christian learns Marv has...
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Flag Flap in the Autostadt: Wolfsburg Postmatch Wrap
Once again, the police make themselves the story as Bremen visit Wolfsburg for a classic relegation 6 pointer. Jim and Christian discuss the match, the events surrounding the match, and Tatort? The summary is short, the show is longer than usual, and spoiler alert, we blame the police. It's all...
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Pigeon Quatsch: Mainz05 Postmatch Wrap
Here we go again. Just when things were looking up, the same old lousy Werder shows up for a crucial home match against Mainz and are dragged back down into the relegation muck. With the Green-Whites sitting in 15th place after 26 matches, the room for error is quickly disappearing. The guys...
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Streaking in the Capital : 1. Union Berlin Rückrunde Postmatch Wrap
Better late than never, the boys are back to break down the latest match in this first winning streak of the season. Ups and Downs returns, but Ups are still on probation. Formation forum, Leo talk, and the future of Karim Coulibaly are also on tap before turning our attention to the Frauen to...
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Endlich! Heidenheim Postmatch Wrap
The long road to another 3 points is finally over as Werder put some distance between themselves and last place Heidenheim. Christian is back from Mexico and Jim is sitting shiva as we dive into what the first win since November 7 means for the relegation struggle. The boys discuss the match,...
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Dios Mio, Relegation is real: St. Pauli Postmatch Wrap
Just when you thought things might get better, Mio makes a mistake, Mbangula still isn't a defender, and Bremen are squarely in an automatic Abstieg position. After tense negotiations, Christian has been given the green light to record from Mexico. We check in with him, discuss some nuggets from...
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The Optimism of Low Expectations: Bayern München MD 22 Postmatch Wrap
The bullies from Bavaria put 3 past Bremen and the Green-Whites failed to score for the 7th time in their previous 9 matches as the winless streak for the club Clem built hits 12. The guys discuss what they saw in the match, what they thought of the lineup changes, and whether they are more...
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Cross, Cross, Another Loss: Freiburg Postmatch Wrap
Not even a man advantage for most of the second half could prevent Matchday 21 from ending with more of the same for the Green-Whites. New Cheftrainer Daniel Thioune begins his tenure on the Weser with a 0-1 defeat at the hands of Freiburg. Is there any point in Ups and Downs when the Ups are so...
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Requiem For A Horst: Hoffenheim and Gladbach Postmatch Wrap
The Horst Steffen Era is over after barely more than half a season. The guys get all up in their feelings as they mourn the loss of perhaps Germany's most handsome manager. They ask whether the adverse employment actions should progress further up the management chain. A banner on Saturday and a...
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Horst Hot Seat? B04 Postmatch Wrap
7 matches without a win and the frustration mounts among Werder Bremen enthusiasts. Jim and Christian discuss what they liked about the match, and agree it doesn't matter if the goals don't come. Where is this team and how did they get here? Can you really call something a crisis when you just…
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Englische Woche: Dortmund and Frankfurt Postmatch Wrap
It's out. Enjoy. Maybe I'll write a preview tomorrow.
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Winter Pause Spectacular
Endlich sind wir da! A star-studded round table, including King Iain, Christian, and the podcast return of Gene Parmesan to discuss what we loved and didn't love about the first half, and a look ahead to our expectations for the second half. Plus, kicktipp results, a midori based cocktail, and…
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1 > 0: Augsburg Postmatch Wrap
Bremen visit the house that giant matchsticks built on the last stop of the bus from the center of Augsburg and leave with a scoreless draw. No one is happy, but it's a start. After the last game before the premature Winterpause, Jim and Christian discuss the match, what it tells them about…
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No Cure For Lonliness: VfB Stuttgart Postmatch Wrap
On the last home match before Christmas, when the Werder crest becomes a tannenbaum, the club raises awareness about old-age lonliness, and the the men on the field make us feel empty inside. Jim and Christian do what they can to avoid talking about the game, but it can't be helped. Is Horst in...
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Welcome To Failureville: HSV Postmatch Wrap
Bremen blow a first half lead and drop the first Nordderby with all the fixings since 2017. Jim's Bears blow an NFL Derby for first place in the division. Jim also fails at podcast producing. Failure all around. Jim and Christian discuss the game, and it seems like Positive Christian may have had...
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El Mala-ncholy: Köln Postmatch Wrap
Bremen see their home win streak snapped in added time and enter Nordderby Week with a 1-1 draw against 1. FC Köln. Christian reveals how he made it back alive and whether Mexico has anything as Bundesliga friendly as a Colombian Hooters, while Jim gets back to his tale of making friends in the...
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Pigeons on the Pitch: RasenBallsport Leipzig Postmatch Wrap
Christian is in Mexico, Jim is in Las Vegas, pigeons are on the pitch, and the moments of brilliance are in Ole's favor when Bremen take on the "club" sponsored by a Swiss marketing concern. A delayed Wrap explains itself, runs afoul of the cartels, can't hedge its bets, and lets listeners behind...
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Der SensenHorst: Wolfsburg Postmatch Wrap
Horst and Werder send another Bundesliga manager to the Jobcenter line after a thrilling late rally under the Friday night floodlights at the Weserstadion. Jim and Christian discuss the victory, including appreciation for Jens Stage and Yuki Sugawara, a rundown of Keke Topp's touches in his first...
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Big Stage in Karneval City : Mainz05 Postmatch Wrap
Werder travel to the southernmost of the traditional Karneval cities for a clash with Mainz 05 and need a moment of brilliance from Jens Stage to escape with a draw. Jim and Christian discuss the match, including Horst's smooth subs, problems in the final third, more top play from the back, Topp...
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Friday Night LED Floodlights: Union Berlin Postmatch Wrap
Werder Bremen took on Union Berlin under the brand new floodlights at the Weserstadion in the Matchday 8 lid lifter Friday night. Jim and Christian recap the match, discuss exactly how Horsty they are, and celebrate the opposition support before getting into the good and bad of the match. They…
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Swabian Sister Smooch: Heidenheim Postmatch Wrap
After sleepwalking through most of the first half, Bremen squander two second half leads and leave Heidenheim with a disappointing draw. After catching up on what they did during the international break, Jim and Christian discuss the match, including ups and negatives, players playing out of...
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The Friendly Side of Hamburg: St. Pauli Postmatch Wrap
After a rousing start, Bremen adjust their setup slightly and hold on for a 1-0 victory against the Hamburg neighbor you can respect. Jim and Christian discuss their respective days out to watch football with two different sets of St. Pauli supporters, how a Covic sighting might have created a...
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Bavari-ugh: Bayern München Postmatch Wrap
Bremen travel to Bavaria for their annual football enema and things go exactly as expected. Horst stays away from the lederhosen, but both style and substance belong to the hosts. Jim and Christian look for the positives in the aftermath of a moneybomb exploding all over the Green Whites. Then…
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Think Of The Children:Freiburg Postmatch Wrap
On World Children's Day, Horst sports a sweet shirt, but Werder come up short trying to give the kids something to cheer about. Christian and Jim recap the match, talk ups and negatives, go over some of Horst Steffen's prematch and postmatch comments, including thoughts on whether there's going…
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Sunday Fun Day: Gladbach Recap Show
Horstball has arrived and Werder is Horsty again. The newest additions to the squad show out, key veterans return to action, young boys show signs of improvement, and a dominant Bremen send another Bundesliga manager to the lines at the Jobcenter. Positive Christian stops by to discuss the…
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Horst in Shorts and Ten Hag Pantsed: B04 Postgame Show
Coulibaly rides the ups and downs of his first Bundesliga start, the new boys at the back strut their stuff, Keke makes his case, and a Bremen comeback for the ages leaves Erik Ten Hag in line at the Job Center. Plus, a little transfer talk just before the deadline.
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Frankfurt Hurt - Matchday 1 Recap Show
The season opens with a goal for Werder but not before Frankfurt makes Backhaus's Bundesliga debut a rough one. The kids are everywhere as injuries continue to bite and Clemens Fritz might finally get a response from Leeds. What else does the Front Office need to accomplish in the week left…
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Biele-failure: DFB Pokal vs Arminia Bielfeld Recap
Leo may be the Pope, but he can't ignore the traffic lights. Bittencourt's yellow/red clouds assessment of Horst Steffen's debut as Werder Bremen manager. Is there a crisis on the Weser already? Is Clemens Fritz staring at his handy assuring himself Leeds said they'd call back? Does Marco Friedl...
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