The German Earworm
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).
Podcasting since 2025 • 26 episodes
The German Earworm
Latest Episodes
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...
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Episode 26
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6:41
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 al...
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Episode 25
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7:22
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 rem...
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Episode 24
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8:22
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...
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Episode 23
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6:23
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-lang...
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Episode 22
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9:15