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Bayern Munich is looking to continue its winning form against Shakhtar Donetsk in the Champions League after a very odd 4-2 win over Heidenheim over the weekend. The Bavarians need a win to continue their ascent up the Champions League table against what should be an overmatched Shakhtar Donetsk side. Let’s get going and talk about it all on the Bavarian Podcast Works — Preview Show: A look at whe...

Bayern Munich is down to its final three games before the Winterpause and some might consider the team to be a little bit wobbly at this point — albeit with a pretty sturdy Jamal Musiala-infused crutch to keep them upright (shout out, Toni Kroos). As things head into the homestretch before the break, let hit on some of the big topics of the day. This is what we have on tap for this edition of the...

Bayern Munich hosted Heidenheim in a Bundesliga match in which the home side was heavily favored. The oddsmakers were mostly on-point as Bayern Munich pulled out a 4-2 victory, but it was not always easy. Let’s talk about how it all went down and more on the Bavarian Podcast Works — Postgame Show. This is what we have on tap: A look at the starting XI and why Vincent Kompany made so many changes....

Bayern Munich is winding down the Hinrunde and things are surprisingly busy both on and off the field. While Vincent Kompany has some work to do to get the team back on track, the front office could be setting the table for a squad overhaul for next summer. Let’s not waste any more time and get right down to discussing all of it on the Bavarian Podcast Works — Weekend Warm-up Show: Sky Sport journ...

Hosted by Chuck Smith Bayern Munich was riding high until last weekend when a 1-1 draw with Borussia Dortmund set the stage for a big midweek showdown with Bayer Leverkusen in the DFB-Pokal. Unfortunately, an early red card to help set up a 1-0 loss. to Die Werkself and Bayern Munich must now regroup for a weekend contest with Heidenheim. So, let’s get to it and discuss all of that and more on the...

Bayern Munich hosted Bayer Leverkusen in the DFB-Pokal in a knockout match that felt way too early these two powerhouses. Ultimately, Manuel Neuer picked up an early red card, which put Bayern Munich at a massive disadvantage for the match — allowing Bayer Leverkusen to escape with a 1-0 victory. Let’s talk about how it all went down and more on the Bavarian Podcast Works — Postgame Show. This is...

Matchday 12 in the Bundesliga might have been the best one we’ve seen so far. We witnessed Der Klassiker between Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich , RB Leipzig suffering a 5-1 loss at home to Wolfsburg, and Eintracht Frankfurt continuing their impressive form in style. This episode will cover: Der Klassiker at the Westfalenstadion and why Bayern Munich might be missing Robert Lewandowski. What’s...

Hosted by Chuck Smith Bayern Munich vs. Bayer Leverkusen in a knockout game this early in the season? Say it ain’t so! The DFB-Pokal has brought these two clubs together and now one of them will be going home. We will discuss all of that and more on the Bavarian Podcast Works Show. This is what we have on tap: Can Bayern Munich get back on track after dropping points at Borussia Dortmund over the...

Hosted by Chuck Smith Bayern Munich travelled to Borussia Dortmund for Der Klassiker in a match that was very key for both squads. Ultimately, the two teams battled to a hard-fought 1-1 draw. Let’s talk about how it all went down and more on the Bavarian Podcast Works — Postgame Show. This is what we have on tap: A look at the starting XI. A rundown of the scoring and substitutions, including some...

Hosted by Chuck Smith Bayern Munich is in the midst of the tough stretch before the Winterpause, but the squad is riding high and playing extremely well under Vincent Kompany. That said, there are quite a few hit discussions topics surrounding the team at the moment, so we are going to tackle those and some other fun things on this edition of the Bavarian Podcast Works — Weekend Warm-up Show. This...

After Bayern Munich took down Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League on Tuesday, the Bavarians are in a “out of the frying pan and into the fire” situation. Bayern Munich will travel to Westfalenstadion to take on Borussia Dortmund and The Yellow Wall. There is no bigger event in the Bundesliga for the Hinrunde than Der Klassiker, so let’s get to it and discuss all of that and more on the Bav...

Hosted by Chuck Smith Bayern Munich entered its Champions League showdown with Paris Saint-Germain knowing that it needed to put away the French powerhouse. It was a wild game, but the Bavarians did — finally — get that signature win that they desperately needed. Let’s talk about how it all went down and more on the Bavarian Podcast Works — Postgame Show. This is what we have on tap: A look at the...

Thank the stars that the Bundesliga is back! After the international break, The Bundesliga Rundown returns, showcasing the thrilling drama from Matchday 11. From analysing the 7-goal ‘El Plástico’ thriller between TSG Hoffenheim and RB Leipzig to offering controversial VAR opinions, this episode has it all! Additionally, this episode will cover: Christian Ilzer: TSG Hoffenheim’s intriguing manager...

Hosted by Samrin Bayern Munich is running away with the league this season; they have won nine of their 11 games and drawn another two; the draws came against the teams sitting second and fourth in the table currently, Eintracht Frankfurt and Bayer Leverkusen respectively, but is this the best Bayern out there? We try to answer this question in the Flagship and more: What is going on with Mathys T...

Bayern Munich likely knew that it was going to be in for a frustrating match and also probably knew that it would have to endure a deep-sitting FC Augsburg side if it wanted to somehow try to pull out a victory. In the end, Bayern Munich would win 3-0, but it was not easy. Here is what we have on tap for the Bavarian Podcast Works — Postgame Show: A look at the starting XI. A rundown of the scorin...

Bayern Munich is back in action and fans are excited about watching the squad come back together on the pitch. Off the field, though, things might even be more hot with some of the rumors going on. Let’s talk about some of the biggest stories on this edition of the Bavarian Podcast Works — Weekend Warm-up Show: Joshua Kimmich is representing himself and might be bullying Bayern Munich’s more exper...

Hosted by Chuck Smith Bayern Munich is back in action in the Bundesliga on on Friday against a pesky FC Augsburg side. After the international break, Bayern Munich is looking to rebuild some momentum. Will the Bavarians get off on the right foot? Let’s talk about that and more on the Bavarian Podcast Works — Preview Show: Bayern Munich was scorching hot before the break, can they pick up where the...

Hosted by Chuck Smith The German national team took on Hungary in a game that former Bayern Munich boss Julian Nagelsmann punted used a heavy rotation. It was never going to be smooth game given all the changes, but Germany eventually outlasted Hungary to scratch out a feisty 1-1 draw — thanks to a goal from Felix Nmecha (!?). and a late handball call on Robin Koch. Here is what we have on tap for...

Hosted by Chuck Smith Bayern Munich is still out of action, but Germany has supplied enough quality to keep our eyes and minds busy, but it is not as if there is not a lot to talk about with the Bavarians. Let’s take a look at some of the big topics for this week on the Bavarian Podcast Works Show: We’ve fought it the best we could, but it is time to admit that if Bayern Munich has the chance to t...

Hosted by Chuck Smith The German national team destroyed Bosnia and Herzegovina 7-0 in a match that was just an all-out, thorough domination by the Germans from start to finish. Jamal Musiala’s early goal set the tone for the match, which was as good as the team has looked under Julian Nagelsmann. Somehow — even in a terrific performance — Musiala did not end the game as Germany most impactful pla...

Hosted by Chuck Smith Let’s get this out of the way — this is not a Bayern Munich podcast (for this edition only), so we want to give you a fair warning for anyone seeking Bayern Munich or German national team chatter. However, this “special edition” will not affect your normal schedule...a Weekend Warm-up Show has already dropped at its normal day and time! So...let’s talk about how this came to...

Hosted by Chuck Smith Bayern Munich is on break, but there is no shortage of topics to talk about. This is what we have on tap for this edition of the Bavarian Podcast Works — Weekend Warm-up Show: Breaking down the report from Sport1 about Bayern Munich’s rumored proposal to Jamal Musiala. What kind of money? How long? Why none of that really matters as much as having the ability now start to bui...

Hosted by: Chuck Smith Former Bayern Munich manager Julian Nagelsmann will lead the German national team into another set of UEFA Nations League games. This time, Germany will face off with Bosnia and Herzegovina and Hungary in what should be more matches for the Germans to build momentum on the road to the 2026 World Cup. Nagelsmann will be dealing with the normal obstacles like injuries and illn...

Matchday 10 saw the in-form Omar Marmoush proving his versatility in scoring once again, this time with a sublime free-kick. We also witnessed the start of life under Dieter Hecking for VfL Bochum, a still ineffective VfB Stuttgart, and Bayern Munich steadily leading the march toward an unexciting title race. Additionally, this episode covers: Why Sebastian Hoeneß’s VfB Stuttgart are facing a seri...

Bayern Munich will ease into the break on a nice, little run of wins, so what better time to sit back and assess how things look at this stage. There has been a lot of good, some bad, but a lot to discuss, so let’s get right to it on this edition of Bavarian Podcast Works. This is what we have on tap: Final thoughts on Bayern Munich vs. St. Pauli How should we feel about Bayern Munich to this poin...