Bavarian Podcast Works

Bayern Munich set several records on their way to a historic 9-2 victory over Dinamo Zagreb under the lights of the Allianz Arena in their very first game in the UEFA Champions League’s new league phase.In this episode of the Bavarian Podcast Works Postgame Show, Cyler (Rayyan) breaks down the game, what went wrong (if anything), what went right (mostly everything), and how Kompany could look to adapt the team with the current injury issues. Included in this podcast:-The starting XIs and an overall look at the flow of the game.Zagreb’s out of possession structure and its differences from their previous game against Hajduk Split.How Kompany set up Bayern’s build-up structure to account for Zagreb’s shape, and how the players adapted to changes.The performances from the players individually and as a collective, particularly the success of the attackers.What Kompany can learn from this game and look to utilise in the future.Be sure to stay tuned to Bavarian Podcast Works for all of your up to date coverage on Bayern Munich and Germany. Check us out on Patreon and follow us on Twitter @BavarianFBWorks, @BavarianPodcast @TheBarrelBlog, @BFWCyler, @bfwinnn, @IredahlMarcus, @2012nonexistent, @TommyAdams71 and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matchday 3 of the Bundesliga has just concluded, and the league is already starting to take shape, with Bayern Munich at the top and Holstein Kiel at the bottom.In this show, Marcus Iredahl recaps all the Matchday results, sharing his insights on Bayern Munich under Vincent Kompany and the ongoing relegation battle. In the ‘Bundesliga Spotlight’ segment, Marcus highlights two standout players this season: Hugo Ekitike and Karim Adeyemi.Additionally, Marcus will cover:Eintracht Frankfurt’s fans and their humorous jab at Wolfsburg’s new coach, Ralph Hasenhüttl.Why Bayern Munich fans should rally behind Vincent Kompany despite the turbulence within the club’s board.How Marcel Rapp’s Holstein Kiel are punching above their weight, and it’s already starting to show.Why Dino Toppmöller’s young and dynamic Eintracht Frankfurt is the most exciting team in the Bundesliga.Be sure to stay tuned to Bavarian Podcast Works for all of your up to date coverage on Bayern Munich and Germany. Check us out on Patreon and follow us on Twitter @BavarianFBWorks, @BavarianPodcast @TheBarrelBlog, @BFWCyler, @bfwinnn, @IredahlMarcus, @2012nonexistent, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bayern Munich won 1-6 against Holstein Kiel; Cyler and Samrin break down the performance, wonder what Max Eberl is thinking when it comes to Leon Goretzka, discuss whether Uli Hoeness should still have a voice in sporting matters at Bayern and more:Cyler explains why Bayern did not actually use a 4-2-3-1 formation and why Aleksandar Pavlović’s exclusion surprised him.Did Jamal Musiala play as a second forward or as an #8?Was Kingsley Coman’s performance impacted by Raphaël Guerreiro?Cyler praises Sacha Boey’s performance.What will Bayern do if Musiala decides to leave?Max Eberl’s statement about Leon Goretzka inspires an Eberl vs. Hoeness debate with Cyler and Samrin on opposite sides.Is Thomas Müller not starting because of Musiala?Cyler shows off his knowledge about Dinamo Zagreb!Which Champions League fixture is both Cyler and Samrin looking forward to?Be sure to stay tuned to Bavarian Podcast Works for all of your up to date coverage on Bayern Munich and Germany. Check us out on Patreon and follow us on Twitter @BavarianFBWorks, @BavarianPodcast @TheBarrelBlog, @BFWCyler, @bfwinnn, @IredahlMarcus, @2012nonexistent, @TommyAdams71 and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From the outset, Holstein Kiel had absolutely no chance against a motivated and energetic Bayern Munich side.The Bavarians stormed out an early lead, completely dominated play, and overwhelmed the home team in a blowout of a Bundesliga match. Here is what we have on tap for this edition of the Bavarian Podcast Works — Postgame Show:The intense punch in the face felt when realizing the game was at 12:30PM EDT instead of 9:30AM EDT.A look at Vincent Kompany starting XI selections.A rundown of the scoring and substitutions.What fans can take out of such a match?How ready is Bayern Munich for the Champions League?Be sure to stay tuned to Bavarian Podcast Works for all of your up to date coverage on Bayern Munich and Germany. Check us out on Patreon and follow us on Twitter @BavarianFBWorks, @BavarianPodcast @TheBarrelBlog, @BFWCyler, @bfwinnn, @IredahlMarcus, @2012nonexistent, @TommyAdams71 and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bayern Munich is back in action this weekend after the international break — and man, it is good to have the Bundesliga back in tow.We’ll talk about the excitement for more BuLi ball and whole lot more on this episode. This is what we have on tap:Chuck talks about the choppiness of this opening schedule and the return of the Bundesliga after the international break, before jumping directly into the latest controversy surrounding Didi Hamann’s comments regarding Jamal Musiala. Is Hamann correct in saying that Musiala is “Individualistic”?Can Bayern Munich weather the storm and get a deal with Musiala done? If so, how does a potential pursuit of Bayer Leverkusen’s Florian Wirtz and the eventual return of Paul Wanner work?Is Hansi Flick eyeing a unique double-dip into Bayern Munich’s roster for the summer of 2025 transfer window?Be sure to stay tuned to Bavarian Podcast Works for all of your up to date coverage on Bayern Munich and Germany. Check us out on Patreon and follow us on Twitter @BavarianFBWorks, @BavarianPodcast @TheBarrelBlog, @BFWCyler, @bfwinnn, @IredahlMarcus, @2012nonexistent, @TommyAdams71 and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bayern Munich will be back in action this weekend and will be facing Holstein Kiel.As you might recall, Bayern Munich was unceremoniously bounced by Holstein Kiel in the DFB-Pokal during Hansi Flick’s final season with the club (FCBayern.com):Bayern have a score to settle with Kiel from the only previous competitive encounter. That came in the second round of the 2020/21 DFB Cup when a 6-5 defeat on penalties saw the holders knocked out by the then Bundesliga 2 side in wintery January conditions at the Holstein-Stadion.Even with Holstein Kiel struggling with its promotion, this should be a fun match for fans to soak in after the international break. Let’s take a look at what we have on tap for this episode:A look at where each team is in the table and the recent form of each squad.What to watch for with Holstein Kiel.A remembrance of the #ArpTrain movement (RIP).A look at Bayern Munich’s injury situation.A guess at Bayern Munich’s starting XI.A prediction on the match.Be sure to stay tuned to Bavarian Podcast Works for all of your up to date coverage on Bayern Munich and Germany. Check us out on Patreon and follow us on Twitter @BavarianFBWorks, @BavarianPodcast @TheBarrelBlog, @BFWCyler, @bfwinnn, @IredahlMarcus, @2012nonexistent, @TommyAdams71 and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Germany national team and the Netherlands battled to a 2-2 draw at Johan Cruyff Arena in Amsterdam that left a lot of German fans unfulfilled.It was a game of “could have”, “should have” and — while not wholly unexpected — definitely frustrated fans of Die Mannschaft.BFW’s Marclk made his solo podcast debut to break down the match, so give it a listen as he covers everything from A to Z that went down in a match that many likely feel should have mad a much different outcome. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Once again, a Bayern Munich star has been snubbed from a major award shortlist. Yes, that’s right — Jamal Musiala hasn’t made it onto France Football’s top Ballon d’Or Top 30. The longstanding agenda against Bayern Munich continues. Ribéry 2013, Neuer 2014, Lewandowski 2020, 2021 ... and now this.Paul Wanner has been incredible for Heidenheim this season so far, and is starting to turn heads. The player might even receive a call up to the German National team soon. This could bode really well for Bayern Munich, who would be looking to replace the footballing legend that is one Thomas Müller.Meanwhile, Florian Wirtz has also been tearing it up for Germany alongside teammate Jamal Musiala. This leaves Bayern with a lot to ruminate on for the coming transfer windows. And gives us a lot to talk about in this flagship episode.In this episode, Schnitzel and Ineednoname discuss the following topics:Jamal Musiala’s snub from the Ballon d’Or shortlist.How much these awards matter for the club’s standing and attracting top players.Musiala’s stellar form for Germany.Florian Wirtz’s performances for Germany.Florian Wirtz or Paul Wanner?Would Wanner be the perfect Müller replacement?INNN and Schnitzel agree on multiple things (WHAT?!!!)Be sure to stay tuned to Bavarian Podcast Works for all of your up to date coverage on Bayern Munich and Germany. Check us out on Patreon and follow us on Twitter @BavarianFBWorks, @BavarianPodcast @TheBarrelBlog, @BFWCyler, @bfwinnn, @IredahlMarcus, @2012nonexistent, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Former Bayern Munich manager and current Germany manager Julian Nagelsmann led his team to a comprehensive victory over Hungary in the UEFA Nations League. In this episode, we discuss the following:The lineup and the stability it offered.Some mouthwatering combinations across the pitch, mainly Jamal Musiala and Florian Wirtz.Aleksandar Pavlović and the wonderful things he can do on the pitch.Appreciation for Niklas Füllkrug.Appreciation of fullbacks who like to go forward!What this performance shows about Bayern Munich and former Bayern Munich managers.The joy of watching Joshua Kimmich and thoughts on his captaincy.Why entertaining football is not just good for the fans.Be sure to stay tuned to Bavarian Podcast Works for all of your up to date coverage on Bayern Munich and Germany. Check us out on Patreon and follow us on Twitter @BavarianFBWorks, @BavarianPodcast @TheBarrelBlog, @BFWCyler, @bfwinnn, @IredahlMarcus, @2012nonexistent, @TommyAdams71 and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bayern Munich has three real games under its belt with Vincent Kompany and there is plenty to analyze and discuss regarding those performances. So...let’s not waste any time and get right to discussing everything! Here is what we have on tap this episode of the Bavarian Podcast Works — Weekend Warm-up Show:Why we disagreed with Vincent Kompany’s approach for the first two Bundesliga games, why questioning the coach’s decision-making is not a bad thing, and how there can still be faith in a project despite having questions about it.In the end, we just want Kompany to avoid the same mistakes that felled both Julian Nagelsmann and Hansi Flick.Talking through four emerging storylines that we should get clarity in the coming weeks.Why Jamal Musiala not being on the Ballon d’Or list might not seem like a big deal to us, but could weigh heavily on the mind of the youngster.Be sure to stay tuned to Bavarian Podcast Works for all of your up to date coverage on Bayern Munich and Germany. Check us out on Patreon and follow us on Twitter @BavarianFBWorks, @BavarianPodcast @TheBarrelBlog, @BFWCyler, @bfwinnn, @IredahlMarcus, @2012nonexistent, @TommyAdams71 and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The German national team is about to embark on a new era.Former Bayern Munich boss Julian Nagelsmann will attempt to figure out what he has with this group and also ponder a way to best position these players — while also figuring out what combinations might work best together.With games against Hungary and the Netherlands, Germany will get two stiff tests in the coming days. Let’s talk about it all right here! This is what we have on tap for this episode of the Bavarian Podcast Works — Preview Show:Catching up on what has been going on in German national team camp.How do the position groups stack up? The defense has some questions...the midfield must have answers...and the attack needs to prove itself.What German national team fans need to see in each of these matches.A look at the projected starting XI for Saturday’s match vs. Hungary.Predictions for each match.Be sure to stay tuned to Bavarian Podcast Works for all of your up to date coverage on Bayern Munich and Germany. Check us out on Patreon and follow us on Twitter @BavarianFBWorks, @BavarianPodcast @TheBarrelBlog, @BFWCyler, @bfwinnn, @IredahlMarcus, @2012nonexistent, @TommyAdams71 and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you missed this matchday due to travel, socializing, or any other reason, this is the episode (and podcast) for you! Marcus recaps all the matchday results, offering his insights on Bayer Leverkusen’s loss and why Bayern Munich fans should be wary of a resurgent RB Leipzig. In the ‘Bundesliga Spotlight’ segment, Marcus also shines a light on the week’s most captivating moment in German football: the miracle boys from Heidenheim!In this week’s episode, Marcus will cover:Why this edition of RB Leipzig feels different, and why that may lead to the Bundesliga becoming a three-horse race.Jonathan Tah’s agents’ comments and how it might’ve affected his game against RB Leipzig.Why Mainz 05’s Nadiem Amiri might become the signing of the season.Words do not do them justice, but Marcus tries to explain the importance of FC Heidenheim.Why Stuttgart are in trouble following their poor start to the 2024/25 Bundesliga season.A quick preview of Matchday 3, with Bayern Munich returning to Holstein Kiel for the first time since their DFB Pokal exit back in 2021. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bayern Munich and Vincent Kompany gave fans another headscratcher of a performance leading into the international break. In this episode, Samrin speaks about some of the head-scratching moments:Vincent Kompany’s confusing lineup choices.What is the structural base that Kompany is trying to set up at Bayern?Yet another milestone (a major one) for Thomas Müller.A look at some of the individual performances by the players.A good day for Serge Gnabry.What is going on with the handball rule?A look at Julian Nagelsmann’s selections.A quick look at what happened in the Bundesliga including Bayer Leverkusen’s first defeat and a win for Borussia Mönchengladbach!Be sure to stay tuned to Bavarian Podcast Works for all of your up to date coverage on Bayern Munich and Germany. Check us out on Patreon and follow us on Twitter @BavarianFBWorks, @BavarianPodcast @TheBarrelBlog, @BFWCyler, @bfwinnn, @IredahlMarcus, @2012nonexistent, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You come here daily. You read the posts. You listen to the podcasts (or at least you should).Heck, you might even banter with some of BFW staffers in the comments or on social media.But...do you really know us?Now, you will get that chance. In a Bavarian Podcast Works Special Edition Series, we are unleashing unveiling “BFW Behind the Scenes.”In this series you will get to know some of the BFW staffers a little better than you already do. Find out how they got involved with Bayern Munich, Bavarian Football Works, what they like, what they’re into, and what they are expecting from the Bavarians this season.So settle in for some fun as Chuck Smith hosts “BFW Behind the Scenes” — a fun set of conversations with BFW staffers. We’ve got an entire slate of BFW’ers ready to go. Check out the podcasts and let us know what you think!In this edition, you can meet RLD...Be sure to stay tuned to Bavarian Podcast Works for all of your up to date coverage on Bayern Munich and Germany. Check us out on Patreon and follow us on Twitter @BavarianFBWorks, @BavarianPodcast @TheBarrelBlog, @BFWCyler, @bfwinnn, @IredahlMarcus, @2012nonexistent, @TommyAdams71 and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bayern Munich’s season in fully underway.The summer transfer window is almost over, the DFB-Pokal and Bundesliga both kicked off, and now the Champions League draw has taken place. When you factor in that the German national team also made its call-ups, there is plenty to talk about. So, let’s get to it. This is what we have on tap for this edition of the Bavarian Podcast Works — Weekend Warm-up Show:INNN and Chuck break down Bayern Munich’s Champions League draw. Do we like the format? What do we think about the match-ups? PSG and FC Barcelona — again? Oh, the humanity — and subplots!Julian Nagelsmann made his latest call-ups to the German national team? Who won, who lose? Why so few Bayern Munich players?Bayern Munich is in the final few days of the summer transfer window — what will happen with Kingsley Coman and Jonathan Tah? Should Bayern Munich take a flier on Mats Hummels?Be sure to stay tuned to Bavarian Podcast Works for all of your up to date coverage on Bayern Munich and Germany. Check us out on Patreon and follow us on Twitter @BavarianFBWorks, @BavarianPodcast @TheBarrelBlog, @BFWCyler, @bfwinnn, @IredahlMarcus, @2012nonexistent, @TommyAdams71 and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bayern Munich is set to host SC Freiburg in its first home game of the Bundesliga season.The Bavarians are coming off of a nerve-wracking 3-2 win over Wolfsburg, in a match that was probably a lot closer than it needed to be. Matchday 2 should present a less challenging obstacle in SC Freiburg, who is a club in transition.As we know, though, what should happen and what will happen often do not align. Die Breisgau-Brasilianer stifled VfB Stuttgart last weekend, can it do the same to Bayern Munich?We’ll see. This is what we have on tap for this edition of the Bavarian Podcast Works — Preview Show:Where do things stand after Matchday 1?What to watch for with SC Freiburg.A look at Bayern Munich’s injury situation.A guess at Bayern Munich’s starting XI.A prediction on the match.Be sure to stay tuned to Bavarian Podcast Works for all of your up to date coverage on Bayern Munich and Germany. Check us out on Patreon and follow us on Twitter @BavarianFBWorks, @BavarianPodcast @TheBarrelBlog, @BFWCyler, @bfwinnn, @IredahlMarcus, @2012nonexistent, @TommyAdams71 and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to a new BPW show, “The Bundesliga Rundown with Marcus Iredahl”—the ultimate podcast for all Bundesliga enthusiasts who live and breathe German football.If you missed the matchday due to travel, socializing, or any other reason, this is the podcast for you! Marcus will recap all the matchday results, offering in-depth analysis of two standout games each week. Additionally, in the ‘Bundesliga Spotlight’ segment, he’ll highlight the most captivating moment of the week in German football.In this week’s episode, we’ll cover:Why Borussia Mönchengladbach fans shouldn’t be disheartened by a recent loss.How Leverkusen’s mentality and offensive prowess make them strong contenders for the Bundesliga title once again.Whether Nuri Sahin’s Dortmund marks the beginning of a new era or continues the chaotic trends of the past.The curious case of a half-empty stadium at Hoffenheim.A quick preview of Matchday 2, with Bayern Munich hosting SC Freiburg and Bayer Leverkusen taking on RB Leipzig.Stay tuned for detailed highlights of the two featured games below.Borussia Mönchengladbach 2-3 Bayer LeverkusenBorussia Dortmund 2-0 Eintracht FrankfurtBe sure to stay tuned to Bavarian Podcast Works for all of your up to date coverage on Bayern Munich and Germany. Check us out on Patreon and follow us on Twitter @BavarianFBWorks, @BavarianPodcast @TheBarrelBlog, @BFWCyler, @bfwinnn, @IredahlMarcus, @2012nonexistent, @TommyAdams71 and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

That was almost a disaster. Vincent Kompany must have breathed a sigh of relief when Bayern Munich just barely managed to scrape a 3-2 win against VfL Wolfsburg on his Bundesliga debut. Still, the performance raises several uncomfortable questions about the coach, the squad, and especially the board.In this episode, INNN and Samrin discuss the following:Our first impressions of Vincent Kompany’s Bundesliga debut.An analysis of the lineup — where was Thomas Müller? Why Alphonso Davies? Why not Eric Dier? So many questionable choices.How is the performance principle being applied? Why did Vincent Kompany ignore certain players?How Kompany managed the game (including subs).Looking at each and every single player individually and what they brought to the table.Why did Harry Kane look better in the second half?Jamal Musiala remains misused.Joshua Kimmich’s enigmatic midfield performance.The disasterclass by Dayot Upamecano and Kim Min-jae — why does it keep happening?Selling Matthijs de Ligt was clearly a mistake. What do we do now?Compare and contrast to Hansi Flick at FC Barcelona.Did Bayern make a mistake by rejecting Flick? Would Flick have done a better job by now?Where does Kompany go from here? What happens to Eberl and co. if he fails?Ending the podcast on a somewhat optimistic note.Be sure to stay tuned to Bavarian Podcast Works for all of your up to date coverage on Bayern Munich and Germany. Check us out on Patreon and follow us on Twitter @BavarianFBWorks, @BavarianPodcast @TheBarrelBlog, @BFWCyler, @bfwinnn, @IredahlMarcus, @2012nonexistent, @TommyAdams71 and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You come here daily. You read the posts. You listen to the podcasts (or at least you should).Heck, you might even banter with some of BFW staffers in the comments or on social media.But...do you really know us?Now, you will get that chance. In a Bavarian Podcast Works Special Edition Series, we are unleashing unveiling “BFW Behind the Scenes.”In this series you will get to know some of the BFW staffers a little better than you already do. Find out how they got involved with Bayern Munich, Bavarian Football Works, what they like, what they’re into, and what they are expecting from the Bavarians this season.So settle in for some fun as Chuck Smith hosts “BFW Behind the Scenes” — a fun set of conversations with BFW staffers. We’ve got an entire slate of BFW’ers ready to go. Check out the podcasts and let us know what you think!In this edition, you can meet Rayyan aka Cyler. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Part 3 of the Bundesliga 2024/25 Prediction Series!The concept is simple: Marcus Iredahl, a Bundesliga fanatic and self-proclaimed mediocre predictor, will review all the Bundesliga teams for the upcoming 2024/25 season and predict their final standings.So please join him as he will review all the teams, offering his insights on their summer transfer window, coach, and the top 3 players to watch this season.Part 3 will cover predictions for the 6th to 1st place finishes. Marcus will offer insights on:Why Bayer Leverkusen is poised for a great season after last year’s success under Xabi Alonso.Why Bayern Munich needs to give new head coach Vincent Kompany time to make his mark.Why Nuri Sahin’s Dortmund project lacks confidence for the future.Why Eintracht Frankfurt could be this season’s dark horse.Why Benjamin Sesko is just one season away from becoming an elite striker.And much more!Part 1 (PLEASE INCLUDE LINK) covered the 18th to 13th place finishes and included the following predictions:18. VfL Bochum17. Holstein Kiel16. FC Heidenheim15. FSV Mainz 0514. FC St. Pauli13. FC AugsburgPart 2 (PLEASE INCLUDE LINK) covered the 12th to 7th place finished and included the following predictions:12. TSG 1899 Hoffenheim11. SV Werder Bremen10. SC Freiburg9. VfB Stuttgart8. FC Union Berlin7. Borussia MönchengladbachBe sure to stay tuned to Bavarian Podcast Works for all of your up to date coverage on Bayern Munich and Germany. Check us out on Patreon and follow us on Twitter @BavarianFBWorks, @BavarianPodcast @TheBarrelBlog, @BFWCyler, @bfwinnn, @IredahlMarcus, @2012nonexistent, @TommyAdams71 and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Well, we made it.Through the EURO 2024 tourney, a crazy transfer window (which is still ongoing for a few more days), the preseason, and the opening DFB-Pokal match, Bayern Munich is finally ready to kick off its Bundesliga season.Excitement does, indeed, reign supreme.If you want our takes on the Bayern Munich vs. Wolfsburg match, check out our Preview Show, but for now, we have a lot of other Bayern news to tackle on our agenda. Let’s take a look at what is on tap for this edition of the Bavarian Podcast Works — Weekend Warm-up Show:After all of that, Leon Goretzka and Kingsley Coman are probably staying at Bayern Munich...now, what?More thoughts on that wild Matthijs de Ligt story.Germany lost a ton of experience in the last two months after the respective retirements of Toni Kroos, Thomas Müller, İlkay Gündoğan, and Manuel Neuer.Would Manuel Neuer have stayed with Germany under another coach?The four most “captain-like” players all retired, so Joshua Kimmich has to be the choice...right?Who else could be in contention?Be sure to stay tuned to Bavarian Podcast Works for all of your up to date coverage on Bayern Munich and Germany. Check us out on Patreon and follow us on Twitter @BavarianFBWorks, @BavarianPodcast @TheBarrelBlog, @BFWCyler, @bfwinnn, @IredahlMarcus, @2012nonexistent, @TommyAdams71 and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Part 2 of the Bundesliga 2024/25 Prediction Series!The concept is simple: Marcus Iredahl, a Bundesliga fanatic and self-proclaimed mediocre predictor, will review all the Bundesliga teams for the upcoming 2024/25 season and predict their final standings.So please join him as he will review all the teams, offering his insights on their summer transfer window, coach, and the top 3 players to watch this season.Part 2 will cover predictions for the 12th to 7th place finishes. Marcus will offer insights on:Which teams will secure European qualification by finishing 8th and 7th?Why he doesn’t rate Hoffenheim head coach Pellegrino Matarazzo.Why VfB Stuttgart might be in for a tough season.And much more!Part 1 covered the 18th to 13th place finishes and included the following predictions:18. VfL Bochum17. Holstein Kiel16. FC Heidenheim15. FSV Mainz 0514. FC St. Pauli13. FC AugsburgBe sure to stay tuned to Bavarian Podcast Works for all of your up to date coverage on Bayern Munich and Germany. Check us out on Patreon and follow us on Twitter @BavarianFBWorks, @BavarianPodcast @TheBarrelBlog, @BFWCyler, @bfwinnn, @IredahlMarcus, @2012nonexistent, @TommyAdams71 and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bayern Munich will kick off its Bundesliga season on Sunday vs. VfL Wolfsburg in a match that will tell us a lot about what Vincent Kompany has in his plans for the squad this season.For the most part, Bayern Munich is healthy and seems poised to make a strong run at winning the Meisterschale. There is a lot of time between now and when that would happen, though, so fans are going to have endure through the ups-and-downs of the season.Let’s take a look at what we have on tap for the match that will start another journey:What to watch for with Wolfsburg.A look at Bayern Munich’s injury situation.A guess at Bayern Munich’s starting XI.A prediction on the match.Be sure to stay tuned to Bavarian Podcast Works for all of your up to date coverage on Bayern Munich and Germany. Check us out on Patreon and follow us on Twitter @BavarianFBWorks, @BavarianPodcast @TheBarrelBlog, @BFWCyler, @bfwinnn, @IredahlMarcus, @2012nonexistent, @TommyAdams71 and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You come here daily. You read the posts. You listen to the podcasts (or at least you should).Heck, you might even banter with some of BFW staffers in the comments or on social media.But...do you really know us?Now, you will get that chance. In a Bavarian Podcast Works Special Edition Series, we are unleashing unveiling “BFW Behind the Scenes.”In this series you will get to know some of the BFW staffers a little better than you already do. Find out how they got involved with Bayern Munich, Bavarian Football Works, what they like, what they’re into, and what they are expecting from the Bavarians this season.So settle in for some fun as Chuck Smith hosts “BFW Behind the Scenes” — a fun set of conversations with BFW staffers. We’ve got an entire slate of BFW’ers ready to go. Check out the podcasts and let us know what you think!In this edition, you can meet Marc aka Marclk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the new Bundesliga 2024/25 Prediction Series!The concept is simple: Marcus Iredahl, a Bundesliga fanatic and self-proclaimed mediocre predictor, will review all the Bundesliga teams for the upcoming 2024/25 season and predict their final standings.So please join him as he will review all the teams, offering his insights on their summer transfer window, coach, and the top 3 players to watch this season.Part 1 will cover predictions for the 18th to 13th place finishes. Marcus will offer insights on:The relegation battle: Which two teams will be automatically relegated?Which team will finish 16th and be forced to play the infamous relegation/promotion game at the end of the season? (Marcus’ pick may surprise you...)Why Paul Wanner will be a player to watch this season.And much more!Be sure to stay tuned to Bavarian Podcast Works for all of your up to date coverage on Bayern Munich and Germany. Check us out on Patreon and follow us on Twitter @BavarianFBWorks, @BavarianPodcast @TheBarrelBlog, @BFWCyler, @bfwinnn, @IredahlMarcus, @2012nonexistent, @TommyAdams71 and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

One DFB-Pokal match is in the books (an easy 4-0 win over SSV Ulm), but the hard work really does lie ahead for Bayern Munich.The Bavarians kick off the Bundesliga on Sunday against Wolfsburg, which is just one of the topics on the agenda to discuss for this edition of the Bavarian Podcast Works Show. Check out what we have on tap:Coming down from game one, where do things stand heading into the Bundesliga opener.Is the club doing Leon Goretzka dirty, hurting itself, or both? This is truly a complex situation.Is Kingsley Coman the next Bayern Munich player on his way out?Checking in on the forgotten man, Paul Wanner. The youngster impresses for Heidenheim...what does that mean?Some news on the upcoming BPW schedule that you will not want to miss.Be sure to stay tuned to Bavarian Podcast Works for all of your up to date coverage on Bayern Munich and Germany. Check us out on Patreon and follow us on Twitter @BavarianFBWorks, @BavarianPodcast @TheBarrelBlog, @BFWCyler, @bfwinnn, @IredahlMarcus, @2012nonexistent, @TommyAdams71 and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You come here daily. You read the posts. You listen to the podcasts (or at least you should).Heck, you might even banter with some of BFW staffers in the comments or on social media.But...do you really know us?Now, you will get that chance. In a Bavarian Podcast Works Special Edition Series, we are unleashing unveiling “BFW Behind the Scenes.”In this series you will get to know some of the BFW staffers a little better than you already do. Find out how they got involved with Bayern Munich, Bavarian Football Works, what they like, what they’re into, and what they are expecting from the Bavarians this season.So settle in for some fun as Chuck Smith hosts “BFW Behind the Scenes” — a fun set of conversations with BFW staffers. We’ve got an entire slate of BFW’ers ready to go. Check out the podcasts and let us know what you think!In this edition, you can meet Michael Scott aka LoneStar249. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bayern Munich came into its DFB-Pokal match against SSV Ulm looking to exorcise the ghosts of past German Cups.Consider that mission accomplished as the Bavarians stormed away from SSV Ulm for a thoroughly dominant 4-0 win in a match where the squad was never seriously threatened.Bayern Munich put forth a first strong effort and gave Vincent Kompany his first real win as manager at the club. Let’s take a look at what’s on tap for this edition of the Bavarian Podcast Works — Postgame Show:A look at Kompany’s starting XI — what was shocking (not much) vs. what was expected (pretty much all of it).A rundown of the scoring and substitutions.Appreciating the greatness of Thomas Müller.The midfield of Joshua Kimmich and Aleksandar Pavlović.This was nice, but it will likely be different moving forward.Addressing the Leon Goretzka news.Be sure to stay tuned to Bavarian Podcast Works for all of your up to date coverage on Bayern Munich and Germany. Check us out on Patreon and follow us on Twitter @BavarianFBWorks, @BavarianPodcast @TheBarrelBlog, @BFWCyler, @bfwinnn, @IredahlMarcus, @2012nonexistent, @TommyAdams71 and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bayern Munich’s preseason is essentially over (the new friendly vs. Grasshopper Club Zürich notwithstanding) and the team is looking more and more like a finished product.That said, a lot happened since our last Weekend Warm-up Show, so there was a lot to talk about. This is what we have on tap for this edition of the Bavarian Podcast Works — Weekend Warm-up Show:Since we last spoke: Matthijs de Ligt and Noussair Mazraoui officially skipped town for Manchester United, Désiré Doué chose Paris Saint-Germain, Alphonso Davies is in limbo, and Kingsley Coman’s future is up in the air. This is fine.Marco Reus is off to MLS and the Los Angeles Galaxy. Will Robert Lewandowski join him at some point? Also, some brief thoughts on the steroid topic from this week.What can go right and what can wrong for Bayern Munich.A brief entertainment rundown and some podcast-related announcements.Be sure to stay tuned to Bavarian Podcast Works for all of your up to date coverage on Bayern Munich and Germany. Check us out on Patreon and follow us on Twitter @BavarianFBWorks, @BavarianPodcast @TheBarrelBlog, @BFWCyler, @bfwinnn, @IredahlMarcus, @2012nonexistent, @TommyAdams71 and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

(Finds random cliff, peers off into the distance, uses a deep voice to utter, “And so it begins”...)It’s time!Bayern Munich will kick off its season the DFB-Pokal vs. SSV Ulm in a match that should — should! — see the Bavarians be considered heavy favorites. In the first real match under Vincent Kompany, Bayern Munich will surely want to get off to a good start and build some momentum for what could be a very difficult campaign.The top end of the Bundesliga — as a collective — might be better than last season and the Bavarians will have to find a way to ward off the natural growing pains that can occur under a new coach.That all starts with Friday’s match in the DFB-Pokal against SSV Ulm. Let’s dive into it and get started with our first Bavarian Podcast Works — Preview Show of the season. Here is what we have on tap:Where the team stands coming out of the preseason.Who you might know on SSV Ulm.A look at the latest news on injuries.A guess at Vincent Kompany’s lineup.A prediction on the match.Be sure to stay tuned to Bavarian Podcast Works for all of your up to date coverage on Bayern Munich and Germany. Check us out on Patreon and follow us on Twitter @BavarianFBWorks, @BavarianPodcast @TheBarrelBlog, @BFWCyler, @bfwinnn, @IredahlMarcus, @2012nonexistent, @TommyAdams71 and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bayern Munich downed Austrian side WSG Tirol 3-0 in Unterhaching in a match that unimpressive, but did achieve the goal of getting some younger players time, while allowing the veterans to shake off a little more rust ahead of the DFB-Pokal match against SSV Ulm.Let’s get to it and discuss how this match played out:A look at Vincent Kompany’s odd lineup and why there were not that many experienced reserves available.A rundown of the scoring and substitutes. The first half was slow, but the second’s effort was better.Talking Grayson Dettoni (it would have been great to see him play).The game lacked any offensive cohesion and that aggressive press was absent as well.A missed opportunity for Leon Goretzka.Gabriel Vidović has probably performed at a level that will garner him enough interest to either be loaned again or sold outright.Where does Bayern Munich go from here?Be sure to stay tuned to Bavarian Podcast Works for all of your up to date coverage on Bayern Munich and Germany. Check us out on Patreon and follow us on Twitter @BavarianFBWorks, @BavarianPodcast @TheBarrelBlog, @BFWCyler, @bfwinnn, @IredahlMarcus, @2012nonexistent, @TommyAdams71 and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

So preseason is practically over and Bayern Munich have emerged with the prestigious Visit Malta Cup and extended bragging rights over Tottenham Hotspur supporters. However, who were the major winners and losers from the whole exercise? What did we learn about Vincent Kompany’s plans for next season?In this episode, INNN and Samrin discuss the following:What is up with Leon Goretzka? Is he finally being pushed out?Will Vincent Kompany actually use Thomas Müller in an important role this season?Why Harry Kane might need to adjust his game.The new midfield — first impressions of Palhinha, and Joshua Kimmich’s current role.What we like from Kompany so far.The issue of selling Matthijs de Ligt and Noussair Mazraoui, and how this may have unforeseen consequences.Will Bayern Munich make further transfers this summer?Answering supporter questions re: Upamecano, the squad planning, and transfers (the questions were all reaaaaally long).Be sure to stay tuned to Bavarian Podcast Works for all of your up to date coverage on Bayern Munich and Germany. Check us out on Patreon and follow us on Twitter @BavarianFBWorks, @BavarianPodcast @TheBarrelBlog, @BFWCyler, @bfwinnn, @IredahlMarcus, @2012nonexistent, @TommyAdams71 and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bayern Munich made its way over to England for a friendly with Tottenham Hotspur to fulfill an obligation on the Harry Kane transfer deal.Mission accomplished.Not only did Bayern Munich fulfill that part of the Kane deal, but it walked away with a 3-2 victory as well. There was much to discuss following the match, so let’s get to it:A look at Vincent Kompany’s starting XI.A rundown of the scoring and substitutions.Serge Gnabry looks like a man on a mission.Finally,, it was cool to see Harry Kane get a nice ovation from Spurs fans.Bayern Munich’s first half press was an absolute game-changer, but it fell off a cliff in the second half after Kompany used subs.Mathys Tel needs more playing time.The backline could end up being a problem — Eric Dier might be the best of the three-headed monster.Be sure to stay tuned to Bavarian Podcast Works for all of your up to date coverage on Bayern Munich and Germany. Check us out on Patreon and follow us on Twitter @BavarianFBWorks, @BavarianPodcast @TheBarrelBlog, @BFWCyler, @bfwinnn, @IredahlMarcus, @2012nonexistent, @TommyAdams71 and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Given the subject matter, there is not much need for a preamble when it comes to Bayern Munich — this offseason has been filled with peaks and valleys. Let’s discuss those and a lot more on this edition of the Bavarian Podcast Works — Weekend Warm-up Show. This is what we have on tap:Bayern Munich is reportedly going to pass on a transfer of Bayer Leverkusen center-back Jonathan Tah — even if it sells Matthijs de Ligt to Manchester United. Or maybe not, who knows?What Vincent Kompany’s plan to use Joshua Kimmich in the central midfield means for João Palhinha, Leon Goretzka, Konrad Laimer — and the biggest loser, Aleksandar Pavlović. Plus, how this affects the right-back candidates, Josip Stanišić and Sacha Boey.What do we need to look for during Bayern Munich’s friendly vs. Tottenham Hotspur this weekend.Finally, we are taking some dragon fire straight to that House of the Dragon season finale...yup, it was terrible and confirmed that this season was all about treading water — a mortal sin for a show.Be sure to stay tuned to Bavarian Podcast Works for all of your up to date coverage on Bayern Munich and Germany. Check us out on Patreon and follow us on Twitter @BavarianFBWorks, @BavarianPodcast @TheBarrelBlog, @BFWCyler, @bfwinnn, @IredahlMarcus, @2012nonexistent, @TommyAdams71 and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are in the home stretch of the summer transfer window and Bayern Munich still has some moves to make to help thin out the herd on the roster. Who might stay? Who might go? That will all be determined in the next few weeks.Given all of that, we have a lot to discuss. This is what we have on tap for this edition of the Bavarian Podcast Works — Weekend Warm-up Show:The season is starting to feel real isn’t it?With less than a month left in the transfer window, Bayern Munich has to finalize some moves and potentially make a few others. Check out Bayern Munich’s final “for sale” list.Why Xavi Simons chose RB Leipzig over Bayern and why it might not be the last we hear on him in these parts.The latest on Joshua Kimmich and why it is not such a certainty that he will sign a contract extension. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bayern Munich went to Seoul, South Korea and came away with an impressive win over Tottenham Hotspur, dominating the game and scoring two goals. Meanwhile, on the PR side of things, Thomas Müller has been getting more attention than ever. Players, coaches, and executives can’t stop talking about how much of a “legend” he is, leading to a oversaturation of common buzzwords. Is something afoot?In this episode, INNN discusses the following topics:The five major things Vincent Kompany got RIGHT vs Spurs.Why this matters for the upcoming season.Why some players seemed to settle into the new system despite a lack of prior training.Similarities (and differences) to Pep, Nagelsmann, and Flick.Putting the brakes on the hype train (just a little).Why loaning Bryan Zaragoza seems like a good idea.Conspiracy: Bayern Munich has begun to plan the “end” of Thomas Müller, and the current PR is a tool to make that happen.Be sure to stay tuned to Bavarian Podcast Works for all of your up to date coverage on Bayern Munich and Germany. Check us out on Patreon and follow us on Twitter @BavarianFBWorks, @BavarianPodcast @TheBarrelBlog, @BFWCyler, @bfwinnn, @IredahlMarcus, @2012nonexistent, @TommyAdams71 and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bayern Munich came out of the gates flying against Tottenham Hotspur during the friendly between the two teams in South Korea.In what was — by far — Bayern Munich’s best half of play during this preseason, the team was electric, played with high energy, and generally made life hell for Tottenham. Using an early goal from Gabriel Vidović, Bayern Munich never really relented until late in the match to ultimately capture a 2-1 victory.Needless to say, it was an impressive showing, so let’s not delay the excitement and get talking. This is what we have on tap for this edition of the Bavarian Podcast Works — Postgame Show:A look at the starting XI.A rundown of the scoring and subs.Some general thoughts on just how good — and FUN — Bayern Munich looked.A pat on the back for Vincent Kompany.If Bayern Munich can get this version of Serge Gnabry, there is no reason to keep trying to sell him.Did any concerns arise? Well, yeah, but just a few. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bayern Munich took off for its jaunt in Asia where it will continue its preparation for the 2024/25 campaign. Competition on the squad will be fierce, moves will still be made (transfers in and out), and fan excitement/anxiety will likely start to skyrocket.What better time to gauge how we are all feeling? Let’s get to it. This is what we have on tap for this episode of the Bavarian Podcast Works — Weekend Warm-up Show:How about a heat check on where fans stand at this point of the transfer window?Joshua Kimmich is reportedly going to play out his contract — what does that mean for him and why it could be bad news for Bayern Munich.Noussair Mazraoui is just about gone, will Matthijs de Ligt follow him to Manchester United?The Entertainment Rundown featuring takes on House of the Dragon and…BlackBerry (!?). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bayern Munich looks set to continue onward in its preseason knowing that changes are (maybe) coming.An overloaded roster will eventually have to be addressed, but Vincent Kompany will have to deal with that, while also figuring out exactly what he has in this group and how he wants them to play.That will be no easy task. Needless to say, we have a lot to chat about.This is what we have on tap for this edition of the Bavarian Podcast Works — Weekend Warm-up Show:Is Bayern Munich’s front office taking an amateurish approach to this transfer window?João Palhinha looks and sounds like the real deal...can he avoid the pitfalls that have felled other big Bayern Munich signings?Despite the poor showings in friendlies, it is not time to panic at Bayern Munich just yet.Is it inevitable that Jamal Musiala leaves Bayern Munich next summer? Will Florian Wirtz replace him? Some things appear to be in motion, so let’s discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bayern Munich are fresh off a meek 1-1 draw with fifth-tier team FC Düren and are rewarded with a long-term injury to Hiroki Ito. Vincent Kompany’s second game in charge has not inspired much confidence in his tenure but it’s still early days. otherwise he’s doing his best Julian Nagelsmann impressionIn this episode, RIPLT will discuss the following:A recap of the Düren gameScrutinizing player performancesCalling Bayern out on their lack of game coverage and why it won’t help their brandA look at the transfer moves made by Bayern and their league rivals (Stuttgart, Dortmund, Leipzig)How Hiroki Ito’s injury leads to Jonathan Tah (again) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Vincent Kompany Era is underway and fans got their first game day taste of what Bayern Munich might be when the squad dismantled FC Rottech-Egern 14-1.Even that beatdown did not calm some of the uneasiness that fans have been feeling about how things are progressing during this offseason. So, let’s talk about that and a lot more on this edition of the Bavarian Podcast Works — Weekend Warm-up Show. This is what we have on tap:Bayern Munich never really had a shot with Xavi Simons — and what that tells us about Max Eberl.It’s okay to be caught somewhere between uneasy and excited about the team at the moment.At this stage, there might not be any difference making transfer that will help the team this season.Takes on House of the Dragon and Cobra Kai...and a few other random thoughts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bayern Munich’s training camp is well underway and things are starting to develop before the full squad has even arrived.Whispers are emerging that some players might be in trouble — and could get some help in being convinced that they need to move on. That’s a hot topic as is, but there is plenty more to chat about as well, so let’s get to it:Recent reports indicate that Vincent Kompany could use the preseason to help thin out the roster by making it clear that some players will not have a role on his squad. Who might those players be? Is this the right way to handle it? What does this say about Bayern Munich as a whole and how the perception of Bayern could change among fans and players alike.Bayern Munich might miss out on both Xavi Simons and Désiré Doué — and here’s why.Bayern Munich might be shooting itself in the foot by playing hardball with Manchester United over Matthijs de Ligt.Everyone should be rooting for Niklas Süle to get fully back into form (even if he is a Borussia Dortmund player).Be sure to stay tuned to Bavarian Podcast Works for all of your up to date coverage on Bayern Munich and Germany. Check us out on Patreon and follow us on Twitter @BavarianFBWorks, @BavarianPodcast @TheBarrelBlog, @BFWCyler, @bfwinnn, @IredahlMarcus, @2012nonexistent, @TommyAdams71 and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The last week has been rather light on Bayern Munich related news, especially on the transfer front, which gives us a little breather to talk about the team — specifically the coach. With Vincent Kompany holding his first public training session this last Saturday, the German media is rife with stories about his incredible attention to detail and general Guardiola-esque vibes. Is it too good to be true?In this episode, INNN and Samrin discuss the following:Our first impressions of Vincent Kompany in training.Comparisons to Pep Guardiola — is it just hype?Kompany vs Mikel Arteta, and what another former “Pep disciple” did to get Arsenal back on track.What does Kompany need to achieve to be considered a success in his first season?Will Kompany get as many second-chances from the board as Thomas Tuchel did?Be sure to stay tuned to Bavarian Podcast Works for all of your up to date coverage on Bayern Munich and Germany. Support us on Patreon and follow us on Twitter @BavarianFBWorks, @BavarianPodcast @TheBarrelBlog, @BFWCyler, @bfwinnn, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bayern Munich’s preseason is underway and the transfer window promises to offer up much change.So what do we have to ta about on this show...let’s take a look at what’s on tap because there is a lot:Max Eberl might have shown his cards on the futures of Joshua Kimmich and Leon Goretzka.If Bayern Munich adds Désiré Doué and Xavi Simons, Bayern Munich is going to be way too overcrowded in the attack...right?Dani Olmo is likely only a contingency plan at this point.Manchester United is playing hardball over Matthijs de Ligt.What should fans be excited about at this stage...let us tell you!Talking The Boys season finale and House of the Dragon — plus scoping the next season Cobra Kai.Be sure to stay tuned to Bavarian Podcast Works for all of your up to date coverage on Bayern Munich and Germany. Check us out on Patreon and follow us on Twitter @BavarianFBWorks, @BavarianPodcast @TheBarrelBlog, @BFWCyler, @bfwinnn, @IredahlMarcus, @2012nonexistent, @TommyAdams71 and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bayern Munich’s preseason preparations are underway and soon, the full roster will be back in Bavaria ready to hit the ground running in the club’s quest to get back into the trophy-winning game.To get back to there, though, Bayern Munich will need to finalize that figures to be an active summer of roster moves. Let’s talk about all of that and more on this episode of the Bavarian Podcast Works — Weekend Warm-up Show:After EUROs, it has come out that Harry Kane is hurt...what does this mean for Bayern Munich?Is Bayern Munich getting closer on Xavi Simons?Does Manchester United’s acquisition of Leny Yoro help or hurt Bayern Munich quest to sell Matthijs de Ligt? (It’s still a mistake by the way!)Response to a call or Q&A — and why it was the perfect segue to a discussion regarding Bayern Munich’s newfound plan to cut salaries for top players.Another week of rumors pointing toward an exit for Joshua Kimmich, but the potential moves for Alphonso Davies, Leon Goretzka, Serge Gnabry, and Kingsley Coman might be harder to manage.A quick lamentation on the injury to Lena Oberdorf.Be sure to stay tuned to Bavarian Podcast Works for all of your up to date coverage on Bayern Munich and Germany. Check us out on Patreon and follow us on Twitter @BavarianFBWorks, @BavarianPodcast @TheBarrelBlog, @BFWCyler, @bfwinnn, @IredahlMarcus, @2012nonexistent, @TommyAdams71 and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The German national team lost in the quarterfinals of the EURO 2024 competition in dramatic fashion to a very good side from Spain, but there was much to unpack from the overall experience.Bavarian Podcast Works is unveiling a three-part mini-series on Germany’s performance at the tournament, so buckle up and take the ride with us.Here is what we have on tap for Episode 3 of this mini-series as we look at where Germany goes from here: Will Nagelsmann make any major changes to his core group or strategies?Kai Havertz, Niclas Füllkrug, Maximilian Beier...or someone else at striker?Is there hope for Leon Goretzka to make it back?Will Manuel Neuer call it a career?Should Nagelsmann move on from İlkay Gündoğan as his No. 10?Does Germany have any hope to win the 2026 World Cup?Be sure to stay tuned to Bavarian Podcast Works for all of your up to date coverage on Bayern Munich and Germany. Check us out on Patreon and follow us on Twitter @BavarianFBWorks, @BavarianPodcast @TheBarrelBlog, @BFWCyler, @bfwinnn, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The German national team lost in the quarterfinals of the EURO 2024 competition in dramatic fashion to a very good side from Spain, but there was much to unpack from the overall experience.Bavarian Podcast Works is unveiling a three-part mini-series on Germany’s performance at the tournament, so buckle up and take the ride with us.Here is what we have on tap for Episode 2 of this mini-series as we look at the player performances from the tourney:A look at each position group (goalkeepers, defense, midfield, attack) with ratings on each player, the Sofascore.com rating for each player, and a breakdown of how each player performed in the event of the summer.Were we satisfied or did some players let us down? Let’s find out!Be sure to stay tuned to Bavarian Podcast Works for all of your up to date coverage on Bayern Munich and Germany. Check us out on Patreon and follow us on Twitter @BavarianFBWorks, @BavarianPodcast @TheBarrelBlog, @BFWCyler, @bfwinnn, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Now that EURO 2024 is over, we shift our focus back to Bayern Munich — which is good because there’s plenty to talk about. The transfer window is open and the club are looking to raise some solid money from sales, but there are rumors that it’s not just players, but even board members who could be on the chopping block this summer. Meanwhile, Thomas Müller just announced his retirement from international football. It wasn’t unexpected, but you can’t help but feel he still had something left to give. This is a sad day for fans of the German NT. In this episode, INNN discusses the following:Why keeping Alphonso Davies without a contract extension is a HUGE mistake — Bayern Munich would be nuts to go through with it. Is Jan-Christian Dreesen on his way out? Does he deserve to be sacked? Who can even replace him? A short (okay, maybe not that short) rant on Thomas Müller’s retirement from international football. Warning: This part of the podcast contains SPECULATION and maybe a few hot takes. Harry Kane’s mysterious injury and what it might mean for the upcoming season under Vincent Kompany. An attempt to close out the podcast on a positive note. Be sure to stay tuned to Bavarian Podcast Works for all of your up to date coverage on Bayern Munich and Germany. Check us out on Patreon and follow us on Twitter @BavarianFBWorks, @BavarianPodcast @TheBarrelBlog, @BFWCyler, @bfwinnn, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The German national team lost in the quarterfinals of the EURO 2024 competition in dramatic fashion to a very good side from Spain, but there was much to unpack from the overall experience.Bavarian Podcast Works is unveiling a three-part mini-series on Germany’s performance at the tournament, so buckle up and take the ride with us.Here is what we have on tap for Episode 1 of this mini-series as we look at the team’s progress under head coach Julian Nagelsmann:It is important to remember that this showing represented progress.The ability to connect with players was key and the team responded to the coaching staff.There was a true sense of “oneness” and “team” within the squad.Nagelsmann still tinkers too much, is too loyal to certain players, and can’t help overcomplicating things.Nagelsmann needs to manage the generational transition very carefully.Overall, Germany is headed in the right direction.Be sure to stay tuned to Bavarian Podcast Works for all of your up to date coverage on Bayern Munich and Germany. Check us out on Patreon and follow us on Twitter @BavarianFBWorks, @BavarianPodcast @TheBarrelBlog, @BFWCyler, @bfwinnn, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bayern Munich is a busy bee (no offense Borussia Dortmund) these days.There are many wheels in motion for the club, which leaves us plenty to chat about, so let’s get to it. This is what we have on tap for this edition of the Bavarian Podcast Works — Weekend Warm-up Show:Some quick programming notes.João Palhinha finally arrives at Bayern Munich...now what? Where Palhinha fits, whose roster spot could be in jeopardy...let’s dig in.The latest on Matthijs de Ligt’s rumored move to Manchester United — and why Jonathan Tah potentially taking his place is a downgrade.FIFA career mode in the front office?Manuel Neuer really might be considering a longer run...will it be with Bayern Munich?Is Leroy Sané really on Bayern Munich’s transfer list?Reviews of the latest episodes of The Boys and House of the Dragon.A shout out to Suedkurve Toronto (@SuedkurveTO on X) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.