Mattuschka's Right Peg
42 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago -A podcast about 1. FC Union Berlin, brought to you by the folks behind Union in Englisch.
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Episodes
42: Season Review 2023/24
May 27, 2024 20:38 - 59 minutes - 44.2 MBWilson, Don, Bas, Mark, & Kyle chose to reconvene one last time this season instead of watching the 1./2. Bundesliga Relegation play-off for this episode of Mattuschka's Right Peg. We look back at the season that was. The highs and lows of a rollercoaster no one could imagine at the beginning of the season. February's Tor des Monats from Paulina Krumbiegel that Mark mentioned can be viewed here (Germany only), and the nominees for April's Kacktor des Monats are here (worldwide). If you wan...
41: One For The Ages
May 22, 2024 21:42 - 1 hour - 59.2 MBWilson, Don, Bas, Mark, & Kyle are joined by Dave from the 'Union Berlin in the U.K & Ireland' Facebook fan group for this episode of Mattuschka's Right Peg. Klassenerhalt. 1. FC Union Berlin managed to retain their Bundesliga status on goal difference thanks to a 2-1 win over SC Freiburg and results going our way elsewhere. Dave and Kyle give their view from the island, whilst the rest of the crew were at the game and share their feelings from the terraces. We are also joined towards the ...
40: Sleepwalking
May 13, 2024 20:45 - 53 minutes - 38.3 MBWilson, Don, Bas, Mark, & Kyle are in the studio for this episode of Mattuschka's Right Peg. The new manager bounce lasted about 40 minutes, as 1. FC Union Berlin managed to turn a 2-0 lead away to Köln into a 3-2 defeat. With one final league fixture at home to Europe-chasing SC Freiburg ahead, other than black pudding soup what comes next? We also look back at goalkeepers from our 2004/2005 Regionalliga Nord season, and manage to relate the film La Haine to Union. If you want to get in ...
39: Sacked at Half-Time
May 06, 2024 21:15 - 1 hour - 47.8 MBWilson, Don, Bas, Mark, & Kyle are in the studio a week earlier than scheduled for this emergency episode of Mattuschka's Right Peg following the sacking earlier today of 1. FC Union Berlin head coach Nenad Bjelica. We ask how we've ended up in this position and try to look for positives ahead for the final two games of the season and the future that follows. If you want to get in contact with us, the best place to do so is here. Thanks as always to Die Wallerts for the intro and t...
38: Bad Bad Not Good
April 30, 2024 20:24 - 41 minutes - 30.5 MBIt's Wilson, Bas, Mark, & Kyle for this episode of Mattuschka's Right Peg. We look back at the home defeat against Bayern and the draw away to Gladbach. We also look at what needs to change for Union to stay in the league, with vital games against Bochum and Köln ahead. If you want to get in contact with us, the best place to do so is here. Thanks as always to Die Wallerts for the intro and to you for listening.
37: Who Can't Be Bought By The West?
April 16, 2024 21:14 - 1 hour - 43.3 MBWilson, Bas, Mark, Don & Kyle for this episode of Mattuschka's Right Peg. We also chat Star Trek, Paw Patrol, and Fußballgott Michael Parensen. If you want to get in contact with us, the best place to do so is here. Thanks as always to Die Wallerts for the intro and to you for listening.
36: Black Pudding Soup
March 27, 2024 21:44 - 47 minutes - 36.4 MBIt's Wilson, Mark & Kyle in the studio for this episode of Mattuschka's Right Peg. Like many this season (but hopefully not Scotland on June 23rd - Kyle) Union lost in Stuttgart, however the team bounced back with a superb win against Werder Bremen. We discuss those games, Kyle sheds a tear over Jakub Busk and we look ahead to a tricky run of fixtures over the coming weeks. If you want to get in contact with us, the best place to do so is here. Thanks as always to Die Wallerts for the...
35: If They're For It, Stand Against It
March 06, 2024 21:10 - 1 hour - 46.9 MBWilson, Mark, Bas, & Kyle are in the studio for this episode of Mattuschka’s Right Peg. We kick off looking back at the games against Hoffenheim, Heidenheim and Dortmund. We also dive into the recent protests, and the victory for fans and club members across Germany that followed as a result. If you want to get in contact with us, the best place to do so is here. Thanks as always to Die Wallerts for the intro and to you for listening.
34: The Croatian Neil Warnock
February 13, 2024 21:54 - 52 minutes - 40.4 MBWilson, Mark, Cherrie, Don, & Kyle are in the studio for this episode of Mattuschka’s Right Peg. Another month has gone, and things appear to be looking up, despite having no right-backs, with our coach settling things on the pitch and starting fights with opposition players off it. We chat about the month that was Union, on and off the park and look ahead to a massive fortnight in the context of this season. If you want to get in contact with us, the best place to do so is here. Thank...
33: Nine Large Beers and a Rum and Coke
January 09, 2024 22:29 - 1 hour - 51.6 MBMark, Bas, Don, & Kyle are in the studio for this episode of Mattuschka’s Right Peg. After a hiatus partly down to events following the Real Madrid game (we discuss within), we cover the last nearly two months of all things 1. FC Union Berlin. Finally scoring a goal and then some points in the Bundesliga, hiring Nenad Bjelica, finally winning a game of football, that Real Madrid game and managing to win another game of football too. We also take stock as to where we’re at just now, what we ...
32: Urs Fischer, Fußballgott!
November 16, 2023 20:24 - 1 hour - 64.6 MBWilson, Mark, Bas, Don, & Kyle are in the studio for this episode of Mattuschka’s Right Peg. Urs Fischer is no longer head coach of 1. FC Union Berlin, with a departure mutually agreed following the well spoken about poor run of form. We react to the news, ask where we go from here, and reminisce about the most incredible journey Urs took us on since joining the club in 2018. If you want to get in contact with us, the best place to do so is here. Thanks as always to Die Wallerts for the i...
31: Therapy
November 02, 2023 23:44 - 1 hour - 47.4 MBWilson, Mark, Bas, Don, Cherrie & Kyle are in the studio for this episode (or therapy session) of Mattuschka’s Right Peg. We’ve been away since the international break and in the four games since, not much has changed. Union are still losing games, and now we’re out of the DFB-Pokal so we try to look at where things have gone so wrong, and how we might emerge from this funk. We’ll be back after the game against Leverkusen, and hopefully we’ll have something to cheer about! If you want to...
30: Unconditional Support
October 09, 2023 21:11 - 1 hour - 52.1 MBWilson, Mark, Bas & Kyle are joined by special guest, Stuart James of The Athletic for this episode of Mattuschka’s Right Peg. Stuart has been writing about Union in the Champions League this season, and gives a fascinating insight into his experiences in his time with the club this season. Mark, Bas and Kyle were at the Alte Försterei and Olympiastadion last Tuesday for the Youth League and Champions League double-header against Braga. They share their thoughts on the day off and on the p...
29: The Ghost of Schnatterer Past
October 01, 2023 21:08 - 25 minutes - 18.6 MBWilson, Mark, Bas & Kyle are back for this episode of Mattuschka’s Right Peg. We look back at the defeat to Heidenheim as we dismiss any crisis chat and look forward to our first Champions League ‘Home’ game against Braga. If you want to get in contact with us, the best place to do so is here. Thanks as always to Die Wallerts for the intro and to you for listening. UNVEU
28: Who Cares?
September 26, 2023 20:52 - 1 hour - 46 MBIt wasn’t to be in Madrid (or Berlin) but undeterred, Wilson, Don, Mark, & Kyle are back for this episode of Mattuschka's Right Peg. Wilson and Don share their stories from Madrid, we look back at the game against Hoffenheim and look forward to our away trip to Heidenheim. If you want to get in contact with us, the best place to do so is here. Thanks as always to Die Wallerts for the intro and to you for listening. UNVEU
27: ¡Viviremos Para Siempre!
September 19, 2023 18:48 - 1 hour - 49.5 MBThe episode title is the penultimate line of our club hymn in Spanish. Given the subject matter, it felt most apt. Wir werden ewig leben. We will live forever. Wilson, Bas, Mark, & Kyle are finally joined by Cherrie for this episode of Mattuschka's Right Peg. We talk about the 2-1 defeat in Wolfsburg and look ahead to our historic first Champions League game in the club's history away to record champions Real Madrid. We end the podcast talking about a man that meant so much to Union and ...
26: It's Going To Be Fun
September 04, 2023 20:59 - 38 minutes - 27.6 MBWilson, Bas, Mark, Don, & Kyle are back for this episode of Mattuschka's Right Peg. The draw for the UEFA Champions League Group Stage was last Thursday and our 1. FC Union Berlin were in it. After briefly covering our match against SSV Markranstädt at the weekend we look forward to the fun adventures ahead. Bas also updates us on his book launch. 'Abnormaal Gewoon – Een Nederlander Verklaart Union Berlin' (Abnormally Normal - A Dutchman Explains Union Berlin) is out now. If you happen to ...
25: De Auteur
August 29, 2023 21:18 - 59 minutes - 43.4 MBWilson, Bas, Mark, Don, & Kyle are back for this episode of Mattuschka's Right Peg. Not to be left out from our season preview Wilson and Bas give us their predictions for the season (is it cheating if it's after the first couple of matchdays?). We also look back at our opening games and look ahead to our next two fixtures. Bas also talks about his new book 'Abnormaal Gewoon – Een Nederlander Verklaart Union Berlin' (Abnormally Normal - A Dutchman Explains Union Berlin) which is published ...
24. 2023/24 Season Preview
August 15, 2023 22:19 - 54 minutes - 39.9 MB1. FC Union Berlin are back playing competitive football and thus we are back (and ready to do it all over again) for another season of Mattuschka's Right Peg. Mark, Don, & Kyle cover summer business, the first round tie in the DFB-Pokal vs FC Astoria Walldorf, ticket debacles and of course look forward to the season ahead. If you want to get in contact with us, the best place to do so is here. Thanks as always to Die Wallerts for the intro and to you for listening. UNVEU
23. CHAMPIONS LEAGUE!!!
June 03, 2023 00:34 - 1 hour - 47.4 MBWilson, Mark, Bas, & Kyle are in dreamland in this episode of Mattuschka's Right Peg. In the meantime, if you want to get in contact with us, the best place to do so is here. Thanks as always to Die Wallerts for the intro and to you for listening, and sticking with us after so long away!
22. Opportunities
May 24, 2023 21:55 - 31 minutes - 21 MBWilson, Mark, Bas, & Kyle are back in this episode of Mattuschka's Right Peg. We look back at our games against Freiburg and Hoffenheim and look ahead to the final matchday this weekend. If you want to get in contact with us, the best place to do so is here. Thanks as always to Die Wallerts for the intro and to you for listening, and sticking with us after so long away!
21. Hello Europe! This is Union Calling (again)
May 09, 2023 23:50 - 38 minutes - 25.5 MBWilson, Mark, Bas, & Kyle are back in this episode of Mattuschka's Right Peg. We reflect on qualifying for Europe once again, look ahead to some massive games and of course, we discuss the main event on Saturday. If you want to get in contact with us, the best place to do so is here. Thanks as always to Die Wallerts for the intro and to you for listening, and sticking with us after so long away!
20. Back to (Glad)bach
April 29, 2023 01:23 - 46 minutes - 31 MBWilson, Mark, Bas, & Kyle are joined by Donald in this episode of Mattuschka's Right Peg. Don was at the Gladbach game, so gives us his view on the game from the terraces as we look back on the Dortmund and Bochum games also. We look ahead to the games against Leverkusen and Augsburg, closing off the episode on some things that makes Union special for us. You won't need your international feed Union bingo cards for this one. If you want to get in contact with us, the best place to do so i...
19: A Grilling Return
April 08, 2023 00:58 - 42 minutes - 41.1 MBWilson, Mark, Bas, & Kyle finally get things in order and return with Mattuschka's Right Peg. To cover off the 18 months we were away, we look back at our favourite matches from that spell. Reflecting that last time out we had just qualified for the Conference League, and well now look where we are. We look back at the DFB-Pokal Quarter-Final at Frankfurt midweek, and the league game vs Stuttgart before looking forward to our trip to the Westfalenstadion to face Dortmund. If you want to ge...
18: INTERNATIONAL!
June 04, 2021 02:06 - 1 hour - 110 MBWilson, Mark, Bas & Kyle are back to reflect on the most incredible of afternoons as Union Berlin qualified for European football in the most incredible fashion. We cover events outside the ground after the game, with insights as to what it was like on the ground. Kyle introduces us to the "2. Bundesliga of European football" in the UEFA Europa Conference League, and we speculate ahead to how the team may look next season. Of course, some of this is old news now, as it was recorded the Mond...
17: Be Gentle
May 21, 2021 03:48 - 1 hour - 108 MBThe lads are back to discuss the game against Leverkusen and how Union Berlin got into such an unbelievable position heading into the final matchday. We address the accusations against the youth training centre and end on a lighter note, talking relegations and promotions from the 3. Liga through to the Bundesliga. It's a big podcast, in a big week for the club. You can get in touch with the podcast @unioninenglisch on Twitter, if there's anything you want us to cover, or you just want to t...
16: Waiting On The Roof
May 13, 2021 20:32 - 37 minutes - 50.8 MBWilson, Bas, Mark & Kyle are back to discuss the 'performance' against Wolfsburg. We look ahead to Leverkusen and next season with some reflection on the comings and goings announced at the time of recording. Finally we take another stroll down memory lane with some stories from Mark of Union days gone by. We're running weekly at the moment as the Bundesliga reaches its climax, if there's anything you feel we should cover, or anything else really, get in touch @unioninenglisch on twitter T...
15: Austin Powers
May 07, 2021 00:33 - 48 minutes - 66 MBWilson, Bas, Mark & Kyle are back to discuss the games against Stuttgart, Dortmund and Bremen. We look ahead to the run-in and dare to dream of booking some flights in the autumn before bring ourselves back down to earth and discussing the ills of European football at the top level. We'll be running weekly for the final three weeks of the season, so if there's anything you'd like us to cover, get in touch @unioninenglisch on twitter The fantastic Textilvergehen blog & podcast that Bas ment...
14: Joe Bryant's Lego Alte Försterei
April 16, 2021 12:59 - 21 minutes - 29.6 MBWelcome to a very special episode of Mattuschka's Right Peg where Wilson is joined by Joe Bryant (@AwayDayJoe_ on Twitter) who is currently building the Stadion An der Alten Försterei from scratch with Lego! Joe's tells us about how he got into building Bundesliga stadia, what goes into building them as well as the fun way he ended up building our Alte Försterei. Joe also shares some stories of the response he's received from Unioner since he started to build our ground. We'd like to than...
13: The Rule of Six
April 13, 2021 01:45 - 54 minutes - 75.2 MBWilson, Mark, Cherrie, Bas & Kyle are back to reflect on two 1-1 draws against Hertha BSC and FC Bayern. We look ahead to the upcoming Englische Woche with three games in a week, round up the transfer rumour mill and also share who we'd have in our Union gatherings following the UK's socialising guidelines in these times, 'The Rule of Six'. If you wish to get in contact with us, you can @unioninenglisch on twitter or [email protected] Thanks again to Die Wallerts for the music and ...
12: The Best Own Goal You've (not) Seen
March 31, 2021 00:01 - 47 minutes - 65 MBWilson, Mark, Bas & Kyle are back to reflect on the games against Bielefeld, Köln, and Frankfurt. We talk about the emergence of new signing Petar Musa, as well as the performances of some other standouts in the squad recently. Then, of course, we look ahead to the Berlin Derby. Mark indulges us in another story of Union in times gone by, this time with an unbelievable own goal and we finish off with a look at the state of the Bundesliga and 2. Bundesliga. If you wish to get in contact with...
11: The Turning Circle of an Oil Tanker
March 03, 2021 21:06 - 52 minutes - 71.9 MBWilson, Bas, Mark & Kyle are back chatting all things Union Berlin. We look at the last two games against Freiburg & Hoffenheim and look forward to the next three, with a detour via the Bielefeld managerial change. Rounding out the episode is a quick dash through our run in, and a bold, but democratic prediction for how things may finish. If you wish to get in contact with us, you can @unioninenglisch on twitter or [email protected] Thanks again to Die Wallerts for the music and to...
10: Flip Flop Fighters
February 18, 2021 22:43 - 54 minutes - 74.5 MBWilson, Bas, Cherrie, Mark & Kyle are back to dissect the games against Mainz and Schalke and look ahead to Freiburg and Hoffenheim as well as chatting about new signing Petar Musa. In the second half of the podcast we reminisce about some of our favourite away days, from party trains, to a rainy day in Bochum, Eisern Union in a random London pub, and an incredible story from the days of the NOFV-Oberliga (now the 5th tier). If you wish to get in contact with us, you can @unioninenglisch o...
9: Lenz Change
February 02, 2021 22:51 - 1 hour - 99.6 MBWilson, Bas, Mark & Kyle are back to look at an odd January for Union where the usual winter break was replaced by some good, some bad and some ugly. We dare to be optimistic about the month ahead and in Oliver Ruhnert finding a replacement for Christopher Lenz who has announced a move to Eintracht Frankfurt in the summer. In the last segment we're joined by Jon Darch (@SafeStandingRS on twitter) to review the recent annual general meeting. Thanks to Jon for coming on. If you wish to get...
8. Big Marv
December 30, 2020 17:18 - 47 minutes - 65.3 MBWilson, Cherrie, Mark & Kyle are back to discuss the fortune of the club as they played four teams in 10 days leading up to the shortened winter break. We also chat about our signings of the season so far, and whether Marvin Friedrich should be in the conversation for a call up to the German National Team. Follow the #ritterkeuleontour hashtag on Instagram to see the adventures of our mascot (and Bas) travelling through South America! If you wish to get in contact with us, you can @unionin...
7: Another Ghost Derby, Another Defeat
December 08, 2020 21:23 - 33 minutes - 46 MBWilson, Cherrie, Mark & Kyle are back to recap another ghost derby defeat. We also debate the goalkeeper position at Union and look ahead to the run of four games in 10 days before Christmas. Follow the #ritterkeuleontour hashtag on Instagram to see the adventures of our mascot (and Bas) travelling through South America! If you wish to get in contact with us, you can @unioninenglisch on twitter or [email protected] Thanks again to Die Wallerts for the music and to you for listenin...
6. 2020/21 Season Preview
September 17, 2020 20:08 - 1 hour - 93.4 MBWe're back and we're ready to do it all over again! In Episode 6 of Mattuschka's Right Peg, Bas, Kyle & Mark look back on the first round DFB-Pokal tie with Karlsruhe and look ahead to the upcoming season. We chat transfers, the return of fans to the Alte Försterei and what we're hoping to see from Union this season. If you wish to join our fantasy Bundesliga league, you can at: https://fantasy.bundesliga.com/leagues/67326 If you're on Instagram, follow the #ritterkeuleontour hashtag to s...
5: 2019/20 Season Review
July 04, 2020 15:00 - 1 hour - 109 MBIn episode five of Mattuschka's Right Peg we look back at the 2019/20 season, the first in the Bundesliga for 1. FC Union Berlin. Bas, Kyle, Mark & Wilson are back to talk about the last three fixtures, memories of the season and what we're expecting next year. We also talk secondary assists, Alba Berlin and our goalkeepers union of Bas & Mark delve into some potential replacements for our Giki (well Augsburg's Giki now...) We also asked you, the listeners, for your input, and we'd like to...
Episode 4: Post Cologne
June 15, 2020 13:45 - 49 minutes - 68.3 MBWelcome to episode four of Mattuschka's Right Peg, a podcast in English about 1. FC Union Berlin. This week Bas, Cherrie, Kyle, Mark & Wilson reflect on the last two games against Schalke and Cologne and look back at the impact of our signings last summer. We look ahead to the run in, and making sure the 'Klassenerhalt' (literal translation: class preservation, i.e staying in the league) is mathematically secure. We also look to our old friend the 2. Bundesliga, and who we'd like to see co...
Episode 3: Black Lives Matter
June 06, 2020 11:01 - 53 minutes - 73.8 MBWelcome to Episode Three of Mattuschka's Right Peg, a podcast in English about 1. FC Union Berlin. Sometimes there's issues that transcend football, so it was only appropriate we cover #BlackLivesMatter in the first section of the podcast. We look at it from an Union perspective, covering some of the strong voices that have come out of the club in the last fortnight, and experiences on the terraces. We all must do better. In this episode Wilson, Mark & Kyle were joined by Bas, another memb...
Episode 2: "Polter Geist"
May 29, 2020 12:54 - 58 minutes - 79.7 MBWelcome to episode two of 'Mattuschka's Right Peg', a podcast in English about Union Berlin. This podcast was recorded on May 28th 2020, the day after a 1-1 draw with Mainz. Wilson, Mark, Cherrie & Kyle are back discussing a rather busy few days for the club. We review the Mainz fixture and we recall our memories of last years promotion play-off. We also cover the Sebastian Polter news that broke not long before recording, and lastly, we look around us at the table and what sort of relegat...
Episode 1: 'The Berlin Derby'
May 23, 2020 20:49 - 1 hour - 92.9 MBWelcome to the first episode of 'Mattuschka's Right Peg', a podcast in English about Union Berlin. This podcast was recorded the day after Union were defeated by Hertha Berlin 4-0 in a ghost game at the Olympiastadion. After some introductions to who we are and how we came to support Union, Wilson, Mark, Cherrie & Kyle talk about the history of the rivalry between Union & Hertha and how this relates to derbies from our teams in the UK. We reflect on the previous evening's game, and look fo...