Bavarian Podcast Works

Just a couple of months ago, it appeared unlikely that Bayern Munich would still be playing meaningful games at this point of the season. Now, the team is fight for its Bundesliga life. Sitting in second place, the Bavarians will have to fend off a hapless Hertha Berlin side, in hopes of not totally burying itself in the league. Let’s take a look at wat we have on tap for this episode: A look at t...

So in about three weeks, Bayern Munich have been knocked out of both competitions and are no longer leaders in the Bundesliga. The football is dire and coach Thomas Tuchel seems to lack any answers. The majority of the questions, however, will be directed at the men at the top — Oliver Kahn, Herbert Hainer, and Hasan Salihamidzic. In this episode, INNN and Fergus talk about the following: Is it ti...

Well that’s it, Bayern Munich are cooked. The Bundesliga title is sliding out of reach, and honestly should’ve been well out of reach if any competent challenger existed in this league. What an absolute shambles. This isn’t time to mince words. The situation is really dire. Here are our talking points from the game: Despair. Sadness. Swearing. How Thomas Tuchel has completely abandoned the simplic...

Bayern Munich ’s season has been knocked upside down. The DFB-Pokal run is over, the Champions League hopes have been crushed, and now fan have been left to pick up all of the pieces, while hoping like hell that the squad can remain focused enough to capture the Bundesliga (which is no sure thing at this point): A preview of Bayern Munich vs. Mainz 05. The fallout from Bayern Munich’s elimination...

Bayern Munich earned a 1-1 decision against Manchester City in the Champions League , but it was not enough to claw through to the next round. Manchester City won the tie 4-1 on aggregate and the Bavarians will now try to hold on to their slim lead in the Bundesliga to salvage the once-promising season. Let’s take a look at what we have on tap for this episode: A look at Thomas Tuchel’s starting X...

Schnitzel and Marcus find something to agree on: their current anger, confusion, and mistrust in the Bayern board. Major talking points: Preview of the Manchester City game in the Champions League. Everything is going wrong at Bayern Munich...is this the perfect time for a comeback worthy of the history books? The monster that is Erling Haaland. Jamal Musiala and his 2023 form - is Bayern’s bright...

When it rains, it pours...like cats and dogs for Bayern Munich . The Bavarians sputtered through a 1-1 draw with Hoffenheim in the Bundesliga in a match that was extremely frustrating — mostly because it was more of the same issues we have been accustomed to seeing of late. Here is what we have on tap for this episode: A rundown of the scoring and substitutions. Some thought on the starting XI and...

Bayern Munich has a suddenly massive match against Hoffenheim this week, a coach still feeling his way out, a league title on the line, and a whole hell of a lot of transfer rumors going on. Yup, there is A LOT to talk about with Bayern Munich, so let’s dive right into it. This is what we have on tap for this episode: A preview of Bayern Munich vs. Hoffenheim, a predicted lineup, and a score line...

Well that’s it then. Bayern Munich are out of the UEFA Champions League. Since winning the treble in 2020, the quarter finals seem like they’ve become an impassible wall that this squad cannot get past. Manchester City showed this group of players a different level of football as they overwhelmed possibly the most mediocre Bayern Munich team we’ve seen in years. The second leg is reduced to a form...

There’s never a dull moment at Bayern Munich (unless you watched the first half of Saturday’s game versus Freiburg). This week could be crucial for the outcome of the entire season as the club gear up to face Manchester City in the first leg of the Champions League quarter finals. After the coaching shakeup and the elimination from the Pokal last week, confidence seems to be at an all time low at...

Bayern Munich and SC Freiburg hooked up again, this time it was in the Bundesliga, but it sure looked and felt a lot like a rehash of what happened on Tuesday. SC Freiburg was extremely disciplined and Bayern Munich was very disjointed, which led to a shaky 1-0 victory for the Bavarians — thanks to a laser of a goal from Matthijs de Ligt. Here is what we have on tap for this episode: A rundown of...

Bayern Munich and SC Freiburg are turning into a Rocky -type franchise at this point. The teams battled in the DFB-Pokal and will now carry the fracas over to the Bundesliga in what amounts to a very key game for Bayern Munich’s title hopes. That game, however, is just one of several talking points to emerge from this week. Let’s dig in. This is what we have on tap for this episode: A preview of t...

Bayern Munich met SC Freiburg in the DFB-Pokal in what will be the first of two matches between the clubs in a four day span. The Bavarians were stunned late in a 2-1 loss that was ultimately decided on a crazy turn of events that occurred after a yellow card to Sadio Mané, a handball on Jamal Musiala, a converted penalty kick by Lucas Höler, and a lot of crushed dreams for Bayern Munich fans. SC...

So the Thomas Tuchel era starts with a bang. Bayern Munich dispatched Borussia Dortmund with 70 minutes of ruthless efficiency combined with 20 minutes of complete incompetence. 4-2 flatters the opponent because it could’ve easily been 6-0 in the first half itself. Safe to say, it looks like Tuchel has hit the ground running. Here are our talking points from the game: Why did Thomas Tuchel return...

Bayern Munich had one hell of week since the last recording of the Weekend Warm-up Podcast. Immediately after I hit the road for Richmond last weekend, the world fell for Julian Nagelsmann. By the time I hit my destination, Nagelsmann has been fired, Tuchel was linked to the job, and chaos had ensured. It was completely wild and BFW was here for ALL of it. Here is what we have on tap for this epis...

Well, this is a hell of way for Thomas Tuchel to get his feet wet at Bayern Munich , huh? Tuchel will lead the Bavarians against his old club — Borussia Dortmund — in a match that will have massive implications in the Bundesliga title race. Yes, this edition of Der Klassiker will have a championship look and feel, plus a lot of uncertainty from a Bayern Munich standpoint. With BVB sitting atop the...

Bayern Munich has entered unsteady ground with a coaching change so late in the season. Marcus and Samrin take up the coaching appointment and discuss many aspects of it as well as what the season might look like moving forward. What Marcus thinks of Julian Nagelsmann’s fashion sense! Did Nagelsmann have the right attitude throughout his time at Bayern? Did the team actually progress under Nagelsm...

So this came out of nowhere and we just HAD to react to it. Bayern Munich have decided to sack Julian Nagelsmann with immediate effect, and former Chelsea and BVB coach Thomas Tuchel is set to be named his successor. This is an insane set of developments, especially given the timing during an international break and with the game vs Borussia Dortmund coming right after. In this special edition rea...

Bayern Munich might be on a break, but BFW has plenty of hot topics — and maybe some hot takes — to chatter about. Join us for this week’s Weekend Warm-up podcast, where we have a ton of good discussion points on the agenda, including: Why Bayern Munich should extend the contract of Benjamin Pavard, Germany’s squad selections and why this was a necessity for Hansi Flick. FC Barcelona might sell Ro...

Bayern Munich has a lot of work to do in all competitions upon their return. While they remain in all competitions this season, there is plenty to do in each and every one of those contests. Thus, in this podcast we look at:The team selection by Julian Nagelsmann against Bayer LeverkusenThoughts on the decisions made by the referee, Tobias StielerHow the lack of Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting impacts Ba...

Well...”We’ll do it live, (Bleep) it!”Bayern Munich will face Manchester City in the Champions League quarterfinals. What would be the great reward if Bayern Munich makes it through that gauntlet? A meeting with the winner of Real Madrid vs. Chelsea FC.Yikes. Let’s take a look at what we have on tap for this show — “A very special episode” of Bavarian Podcast Works dedicated to the UCL Draw:My ini...

Bayern Munich is set for a little down time as an international break looms, but there is a ton to talk about with the Bavarians. Why beat around the bush? Let’s take a look at what’s on tap for this week’s episode of the Weekend Warm-up Podcast:Some programming notes. A preview Bayern Munich vs. Bayer Leverkusen. Why this international break is needed for Bayern Munich (as long as the boys can av...

In this flagship episode of Bavarian Podcast Works, Schnitzel and Fergus discuss:Our thoughts on potential ties with AC Milan, Benfica or ChelseaPredictions of this week’s Champions League matchupsWhy Real Madrid and not Manchester City are Bayern’s toughest opponentsNagelsmann’s tactical flexibility and whether this is an advantage for BayernWhy Bayern should be favourites regardless of who the o...

Here are the major talking points of the pod:The lineups of both teams heading into the gameNagelsmann’s tactical approach, Augsburg’s great startBayern’s thorough domination and suffocation of AugsburgPavard and Cancelo having excellent gamesKimmich’s scanning and unparalleled passingA reinvigorated SanéMané and his offside curseSquad’s incredible depth, the future looks greatNagelsmann’s tactica...

What a week for Bayern Munich, huh? The Bavarians took care of business domestically and in Europe and might have gotten over the hump from being a really good team to a great team in the process. Let’s take a look at what is on tap for this week’s episode:A preview on Bayern Munich’s upcoming Bundesliga match vs. FC Augsburg and why avoiding a letdown is key. Some thoughts Bayern Munich’s massive...