Episode 80 - The SCHALKEMERICA Podcast Returns To The BASEMENT + Catching Up Across Europe’s Top 5 Leagues!!

Critty, Tim and Nick are back around the microphones to catch up on everything happening across European football — from surprises in Germany and the latest Premier League storylines to developments in La Liga and the absolute chaos unfolding in Turkish football.

The guys break down the clubs making noise for the right — and wrong — reasons, managerial changes, recent performances and the fixtures ahead as the European season begins to take shape.

🔵⚪ AND THEN... SCHALKEMERICA RETURNS!

It's been far too long, but they're finally back in the Basement.

Richard Kharman and Jack Mangan of the Schalkemerica Podcast return to Beckham's Basement for a long-overdue conversation about one of Germany's biggest and most passionate football clubs: FC Schalke 04.

And this time, there's finally some optimism in Gelsenkirchen.

We dive into Schalke's recent resurgence and their push toward a long-awaited return to the Bundesliga, examining what's changed both on and off the pitch.

Richard and Jack join us to discuss:

🔵 Schalke's resurgence and the journey toward returning to Germany's top flight.

🧤 The remarkable story of Loris Karius and his road back into the spotlight.

💰 Schalke's financial recovery and what improved stability could mean for the club's future.

📈 Key player developments and the pieces helping drive Schalke forward.

🔥 The Revierderby — Schalke vs. Borussia Dortmund and why this rivalry represents so much more than three points to supporters in the Ruhrgebiet.

After years of turmoil, relegation battles, financial uncertainty and frustration, is one of German football's sleeping giants finally beginning to wake up?