The German Earworm

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The German Earworm is a podcast where an American expat dives into Germany's wildest, weirdest and catchiest songs-from party schlager to rock anthems you've never heard.Each week (usually Tuesday), discover the tracks that get stuck in German heads (and maybe yours, too).

  1. 5H AGO

    Das geht ab – Die Atzen and the Rise of German Party Revolution

    Hallo und willkommen zurück bei The German Earworm!  Today we celebrate a song that single‑handedly shaped German party culture: ‘Das geht ab (Wir feiern die ganze Nacht)’ by Die Atzen—Frauenarzt and Manny Marc. It’s loud, repetitive, hedonistic—and unforgettable. We’ll unpack the origins, lyrics, production, viral impact, and why it still cheers festivals nearly two decades later. Let’s drop the bass!

    9 min

  2. DEC 23

    Jeanny – Obsession, Outrage & the Dark Side of Falco

    Hallo und willkommen zurück bei The German Earworm! Today’s episode dives into one of German pop music’s most famous controversies: ‘Jeanny’, released by Austrian superstar Falco in December 1985. It’s a chilling narrative set to a sultry melody—told from the perspective of a stalker, and banned from many radio stations. We’ll explore the music, lyrics, controversy, and why it still fascinates listeners decades later

    7 min

  3. DEC 16

    Regenbogenfarben – Celebrating Love & Pride with Kerstin Ott

    Hallo und willkommen zurück bei The German Earworm! In today's episode we celebrate love in all its forms. Our featured song is ‘Regenbogenfarben’ by Kerstin Ott—a joyful, inclusive anthem that asks us to paint the world in all the colors of the rainbow.

    7 min

  4. DEC 9

    Die Nacht von Freitag auf Montag – Hangover Horror by SDP & Sido

    Hallo und willkommen to The German Earworm! Today we’re rewinding to 2012 for one of Germany's wildest party-wake-up songs: ‘Die Nacht von Freitag auf Montag’ by SDP featuring Sido. It’s about a legendary weekend you can’t remember—tattoos, Facebook tags, and regrets included. Get ready for beat, banter, and a full hangover story!

    8 min

  5. DEC 2

    Olivia – Wild Nights at Ballermann with Die Zipfelbuben & DJ Cashi

    Grüß Gott and welcome to The German Earworm, the podcast that dives deep into Germany’s most addictive hits and reveals the culture, language, and stories behind them. Today we’re diving into a 2022 summer anthem that lit up Ballermann and beer tents alike: ‘Olivia’ by Die Zipfelbuben featuring DJ Cashi. We’ll unpack the cheeky lyrics, the infectious melody, and why a song about Olivia sparked so much attention last summer.

    6 min

  6. NOV 25

    Stoff und Schnaps – Dutch Vibes, German Clubs, and a Cloud of Controversy

    Hallo und herzlich willkommen to The German Earworm, the podcast where we dive deep into the most memorable, infectious tracks from the German-speaking world and beyond. Today, we're shifting slightly west to explore a Dutch-language banger that made serious waves in German clubs and youth culture: "Stoff und Schnaps" by Lil Kleine and Ronnie Flex.

    9 min

  7. NOV 18

    Bauch, Beine, Po – Shirin David and the Sound of Empowerment

    Welcome to The German Earworm, the podcast that dives deep into the catchiest songs from the German-speaking world. Today we’re getting bold, glamorous, and just a little bit cheeky. We’re talking about "Bauch, Beine, Po" by Shirin David – a pop-rap anthem that flips beauty standards, mocks gym culture, and delivers an unapologetically feminine punch.

    8 min

  8. NOV 11

    Cordula Grün – Love, Lies, and Lagers

    Hallo und herzlich willkommen to The German Earworm, the podcast where we break down Germany's and Austria's catchiest songs to uncover the language, the culture, and the irresistible hooks behind them. Today we’re headed to Vienna to talk about a woman named Cordula Grün by Josh.

    9 min
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The German Earworm is a podcast where an American expat dives into Germany's wildest, weirdest and catchiest songs-from party schlager to rock anthems you've never heard.Each week (usually Tuesday), discover the tracks that get stuck in German heads (and maybe yours, too).

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  • Creator
    Mike
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    27
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2025 The German Earworm
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