Bavarian Podcast Works

As expected, Bayern Munich throttled Viktoria Köln 5-0 in the DFB-Pokal. The match started out tough for the Bavarians, who struggled to get going, but once they did, they were an unstoppable force. This is what we have on tap in this episode:A walkthrough of how the scoring broke down. An incredibly slippery pitch thanks to rain (and maybe over-watering) — which set the Bavarian Grass Works alert...

In this flagship episode of Bavarian Podcast Works, Tom and Schnitzel discuss:Yann Sommer’s Bundesliga saves record masterclassBayern’s prospects in their Champions League groupSadio Mane’s knack for goals being ruled outBrazzo’s summer and incoming contract extension as sporting directorJulian Nagelsmann’s mid-match tactical switches and rotationsBayern’s upcoming English WeeksManuel Neuer housin...

Bayern Munich have been stopped. The juggernaut is slain. All rejoice, the Bundesliga is now free from tyranny. Okay, maybe not. But it is true that Gladbach have not lost to Bayern. And given the kind of performances we’ve been enjoying lately, that is quite an achievement. Yann Sommer saved 20 shots in what could be the greatest performance by a keeper in the history of the Bundesliga. Here are...

We are back and that means you’ve got another Weekend Warm-up Podcast to listen to. Bayern Munich is set for a couple of matches in the next few days and as the transfer window nears a close, things are getting a bit wild. Let’s take a look at what we have on tap for this episode: Quick thoughts on Bayern Munich’s Champions League draw. Transfer comings and goings for Adrian Fein, Joshua Zirkzee,...

The draws are in! Bayern Munich will face FC Barcelona, Inter Milan, and Viktoria Plzen in the Champions League group stages this season. It’s arguably the group of death this year as at least one big club WILL find itself dumped into the Europa League this season. Of course, that just gives us more juicy games to talk about. Here are our talking points from the draw:The trouble with not getting a...

Bayern Munich has an English week to look forward to with two games on the horizon — Gladbach in the Bundesliga and Viktoria Köln in the DFB Pokal. In this podcast, we preview both games and discuss the following:Why this fixture is different from any other fixture in Bayern’s Bundesliga calendarGladbach’s style of play under Daniel FarkeChanges in Gladbach’s line-up that Farke has madeGladbach’s...

Bayern Munich are off to a record-breaking start in the league and things look so good it’s almost magical. The combination of the 4-2-2-2 formation and the newfound chemistry between all of Bayern’s forwards makes every single game an unprecedented goal fest. Of course new challenges await over the horizon, with the Champions League group stage draw set to take place later this week. In this epis...

There were a lot of positives and a lot to discuss, so here’s a synopsis of the major talking points in the podcast:The lineups, and Bochum’s tactics and gameplanHow Nagelsmann set his team up (taking into account the absences)Bayern’s attack and THAT performanceLeroy Sane, Kingsley Coman, Sadio Mane, and how the attack clickedSerge Gnabry the super subThat midfield machineSuperb defending, plus a...

Bayern Munich dispatched Wolfsburg in a hard-fought contest and is set for another Sunday match-up against VfL Bochum. There was plenty to talk about, aside of the match schedule this week, so let’s take a look at what is on tap for this week’s episode:Tanguy Nianzou’s surprise exit and how the defense it setting up for this season. A contract extension for sporting director Hasan “Brazzo” Saliham...

Bayern Munich has an interesting assignment up next in the Bundesliga in the form of VfL Bochum. We look ahead to the fixture in this preview podcast. Without further ado, these are some of the topics we delve into:How has VfL Bochum started the season? Reflection on Bochum’s performance against Hoffenheim in the past weekendA quick look back at the Wolfsburg gameWhy the Wolfsburg game was interes...

With their 2-0 victory over VfL Wolfsburg at the Allianz Arena, Bayern Munich continued their winning start to the season, winning their second match in the Bundesliga and third on the bounce if you count the DFL-Supercup as a competitive fixture. In all three of the aforementioned matches, Julian Nagelsmann has used the exact same starting lineup of Manuel Neuer, Alphonso Davies, Lucas Hernandez,...

Bayern Munich put forth another dominant effort in the Bundesliga as it downed Wolfsburg 2-0.The Bavarians received strong showings from a number of players including Jamal Musiala, Thomas Müller, Marcel Sabitzer, and Alphonso Davies among others. Bayern Munich was just stellar against an opponent that really wanted to slow them down. Here is what we have on tap:Wolfsburg had a good game plan comi...

Bayern Munich is rolling, Julian Nagelsmann is pushing all of the right buttons, and everything seems to be heading in the right direction for the Rekordmeister. Right about now is where you might be expecting some kind of pessimistic take on why the wheels are about to fall off, but — alas — things are too good for any doubt to start seeping into the podcast. Like every week, the boys from Bayern...

Bayern Munich will take on a familiar foe in Niko Kovac’s Wolfsburg in their upcoming Bundesliga game. Without further ado, we discuss some of the following points:What are some transfers Wolfsburg made? What has Wolfsburg looked like so far? Can Wolfsburg beat Bayern? Will Wolfsburg beat Bayern? What are some potential changes Julian Nagelsmann might make? Will Nagelsmann’s Bayern eventually get...

Bayern Munich looks very different from the side we have been used to seeing, and in a good way. Of course, the 6-1 thumping of Frankfurt on Friday was only the first game of the season, but it showed a lot of promise for the rest of the season and gave us a glimpse of Nagelsmann’s strategies for this side, and the plans he wishes to implement moving forward. The 4-2-2-2 is just one of many format...

Bayern Munich opened the 2022/23 Bundesliga season with a ruthless battering of Eintracht Frankfurt, a team that regularly gets the better of the Bavarians and won the Europa League just last season. Julian Nagelsmann’s side ran rampant in a game which saw the visitors up 5-0 within the first half, in a performance which somehow managed to shock the Eagles faithful into a stunned silence. Things l...

Here we are! Bayern Munich is all set for its Bundesliga opener against Eintracht Frankfurt and now it feels like things are finally starting to turn up! With all of the excitement brewing, let’s take a look at what is on tap for this week’s podcast:A look at the Bundesliga and why this could be a fun season in terms of competitiveness. Leroy Sané’s tenuous position on the squad and why it might b...

Bayern Munich does not have an easy opening day fixture in the Bundesliga; they travel to Frankfurt to play the Eagles, Eintracht Frankfurt. In this podcast, we talk about, among many topics:Eintracht Frankfurt’s summer moves including the acquisition of a player who won Germany their fourth World Cup, Mario GötzeFrankfurt’s striker situation and whether Rafael Santos Borré will retain his placeA...

How about that? A little ol’ Bayern Munich podcast taking down some superpowers in the World Soccer Talk “Best Club Podcast” competition. This is a special edition for us to say thanks to all of you for the support, re-live how this all got started, and maybe share a few laughs in between. Here is what we have on tap for “a very special” Bavarian Podcast Works:Recapping the victory! A look about h...

In this episode of the Flagship show, Schnitzel and Teddy discuss:How good (and how bad) Bayern Munich were in their Super Cup winWhat a phenomenon Jamal Musiala isOther players who impressed during the gameWhat formation Julian Nagelsmann used and what he might use throughout the seasonWhy a back four is the way to goHow good the Germany women’s national team has been at the Euros, and how the fi...

Bayern Munich started off its season in a rollicking way with a thrilling 5-3 victory over RB Leipzig in the DFL-Supercup. There is a lot to talk about in this match, but Julian Nagelsmann’s decision to start Jamal Musiala and the youngster’s subsequent standout performance will go down as nothing short of brilliant. This is what we have on tap for this episode:A recap of the starting XI and scori...

Hey, hey! I’m back and ready to chat all things Bayern Munich! Apparently, I missed A LOT last week, but big thanks to Samrin for filling in. That said, I am ready to get yapping. Let’s take a quick look at the explosive talking points for this week’s show:Recapping all of the craziness that happened on the one freaking week I was on vacation and unavailable. Assessing what moves could happen. Win...

In this episode, Schnitzel is joined by BFW’s Muller_Era aka ‘Swaz’ on what is her first podcast. Excited much? Here are the topics that the two mulled over:Thoughts on the preseason tour and the latest signing, Mathys TelOverall expectations from the squadSome shade thrown at Teddy and INNN (those pessimists, ugh!)An analysis of the Leipzig squad, and a recap of their most recent gameBayern lineu...

It was a rather short preseason for Bayern Munich having only had the chance to play two friendlies in the United States against DC United and then Manchester City. There was a bit of gap in terms of quality of the opponents, but Julian Nagelsmann was able to use the opportunities to get a good look at some different players in the squad, our new signings, and some different formations. Bayern now...

Bayern Munich made some big splashes in the transfer market in terms of buying and selling. Many important events occurred this week and we reflect on some of them in this podcast. Here is what we have for this episode:Reflecting on the Robert Lewandowski transfer and his departureDiscussing Robert Lewandowski’s legacy at BayernWill Bayern change their style of play due to Lewandowski’s departure?...