Bavarian Podcast Works

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. A...

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 qu...

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...

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...

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 p...

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...

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...

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 a...

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 ‘Bundesl...

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...

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...

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 play...

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 othe...

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 play...

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...

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...

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...

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 th...

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...

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...

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 d...

(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 c...

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 experienc...

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 final...

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 scor...