Bavarian Podcast Works: Weekend Warm-up Podcast Season 1, Episode 24 — Bayern Munich’s big week; Thoughts on the rumored frustration from Marcel Sabitzer and Jamal Musiala; The latest on Niklas Süle; and MORE!

Bayern Munich never gave up in a hard fought game in the Bundesliga against Arminia Bielefeld. Leroy Sané showed once again that he is a special talent by scoring a spectacular goal, not quite Arjen Robben-esque, but a goal of the importance of Robben’s goals.Here is what we discussed on the podcast:Was this a good performance or was it not?Why did the Bundesliga schedule Bayern-Bielefeld as the match of the day?A look at some individual performances of the Bayern playersA look around the Bundesliga and what else happened aside from Bayern-BielefeldThe absence of Joshua KimmichWhy I would like to see Bayern play with a back four rather than a hybrid three/fourAs always, thanks for your support and let us know what you think!Be sure to stay tuned to Bavarian Podcast Works for all of your up to date coverage on Bayern Munich and Germany. Follow us on Twitter @BavarianFBWorks, @jeffersonfenner, @TheBarrelBlog, @tommyadams71, @bfwinnn, and more.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

27 Marras 202110min

After a one-week hiatus, the Weekend Warm-up Podcast is back and there was quite a bit to look at after the crazy week that Bayern Munich had.Here is what we have on tap:A quick note of thanks to all of the listeners, readers, and BFW staffers who worked together to make this site the best Bayern Munich blog/fan zone/meeting of the minds on the internet.A look at how COVID-19 is impacting the squad and why it could prove to be disastrous for the team this season.Why Joshua Kimmich needs to figure out how to move forward.Why Bayern Munich should make it a point to stomp out FC Barcelona.A quick look at the transfer rumors linking Dusan Vlahovic, Frenkie de Jong, Gavi, and Pedri Bayern Munich.As always, thanks for your support and let us know what you think!Be sure to stay tuned to Bavarian Podcast Works for all of your up to date coverage on Bayern Munich and Germany. Follow us on Twitter @BavarianFBWorks, @jeffersonfenner, @TheBarrelBlog, @tommyadams71, @bfwinnn, and more.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

26 Marras 202131min

Bayern Munich welcomes Arminia Bielefeld to Munich in the Bundesliga. Their encounter in the previous season in Munich was very entertaining and ended in a 3-3 draw. Julian Nagelsmann will be hoping for better results after a hard-fought victory over Dynamo Kyiv in midweek in the UEFA Champions League. In this preview, we looked at the following:Bielefeld’s recent turnaround in form after a poor start to the seasonBayern’s injury headaches and more Covid-19 headaches!Bayern’s remaining fixture list ahead of the winter breakSome thoughts on Borussia Dortmund’s mindset after their exit from the Champions League in the hands of Sporting LisbonSome thoughts on Bayern’s performances against Dynamo and AugsburgAs always, thanks for your support and let us know what you think!Be sure to stay tuned to Bavarian Podcast Works for all of your up to date coverage on Bayern Munich and Germany. Follow us on Twitter @BavarianFBWorks, @jeffersonfenner, @TheBarrelBlog, @tommyadams71, @bfwinnn, and more.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

25 Marras 202110min

Bayern Munich had to fight through the blustery conditions and against a pesky Dynamo Kyiv side, but was able to walk out of Ukraine with a hard-fought 2-0 victory in the Champions League.It was not always easy. The cold, the sloppy conditions, and the patchwork line-up all had to be worked through and the Bavarians eventually were able to overcome all obstacles. Here is what we have on tap: The cold, snowy, and uncomfortable conditions.Robert Lewandowski’s fantastic bicycle kick goal. The moment where Bayern Munich decided to take over. The unsustainable nature of playing without so many key players. The risk of wear and tear on players like Lewandowski and Thomas Müller.As always, thanks for your support and let us know what you think!Be sure to stay tuned to Bavarian Podcast Works for all of your up to date coverage on Bayern Munich and Germany. Follow us on Twitter @BavarianFBWorks, @jeffersonfenner, @TheBarrelBlog, @tommyadams71, @bfwinnn, and more.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

23 Marras 202113min

Bayern Munich have survived another week of football, and things are very gloomy at the moment. The vaccine debate has started spiraling out of control, while the surprise loss to Augsburg on Friday has left a sour taste in fans’ mouths. Of course, this just gives us plenty of things to discuss on this edition of Bavarian Podcast Works.Here are our talking points for this episode:Bayern Munich have decided to dock unvaccinated players’ salary while they’re in quarantine. Is this the right decision, and what could be the fallout?The controversy surrounding Bayern’s association with Qatar, and the delaying of the member’s motion ahead of the next AGM.Cursed Bayern sponsorships.A preview for Bayern Munich vs Dynamo Kyiv (no preview show this week).The trouble with Marcel Sabitzer at the moment. A prediction for the game (that wasn’t by INNN).As always, thanks for your support and let us know what you think!Be sure to stay tuned to Bavarian Podcast Works for all of your up to date coverage on Bayern Munich and Germany. Follow us on Twitter @BavarianFBWorks, @jeffersonfenner, @TheBarrelBlog, @tommyadams71, @bfwinnn, and more.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

23 Marras 202133min

Bayern Munich return from the international break not with a bang, but with a whimper as the German champions slumped to a 2-1 defeat against FC Augsburg. No one saw this loss coming, but some worrying trends have begun to emerge under coach Julian Nagelsmann. What’s going wrong here?Here are our talking points from the game:Why Nagelsmann got his lineup completely wrong, starting with the three-man backline and its demerits.How playing Serge Gnabry at RWB causes a cascading effect on the rest of the system.Why Benjamin Pavard is simply not performing at the level required for Bayern Munich.How Niklas Sule might be the most important player in this team’s defense.Marcel Sabitzer’s midfield woes, and why he may be becoming Leroy Sane 2.0.The absolutely perplexing state of the back line. What is going wrong here? Is it the tactics, or the personnel, or something else?Criticizing Nagelsmann’s subs.The curious case of Jamal Musiala, and why we should be worried about his development.How Thomas Muller is being misused in the current system.Closing thoughts on what we want to see against Kyiv in midweek.As always, we love your feedback and appreciate all the support!Be sure to stay tuned to Bavarian Podcast Works for all of your up to date coverage on Bayern Munich and Germany. Follow us on Twitter @BavarianFBWorks, @jeffersonfenner, @TheBarrelBlog, @tommyadams71, @bfwinnn, and more.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

20 Marras 202117min

The international break is finally over, and we are back in Bundesliga business. Bayern Munich face Augsburg this weekend, with many key players coming off of some stellar performances for their countries. Yes, Augsburg haven’t been great so far this season, but they do have the tools to frustrate Bayern, and their compact defensive block could be difficult to break down.However, with the Bayern boys in free scoring form, here’s hoping that they can bag more goals while keeping a clean sheet against their Bavarian rivals. A tall order, but one that is certainly doable, considering the form and the depth of this squad.Here are the key points covered in the podcast:A recap of the international break and how Bayern players faredThe form of Bayern and Augsburg heading into the fixtureBayern Munich’s injury situationKey players and predicted lineupsA final scoreline predictionAs always, thanks for your support and let us know what you think!Be sure to stay tuned to Bavarian Podcast Works for all of your up to date coverage on Bayern Munich and Germany. Follow us on Twitter @BavarianFBWorks, @jeffersonfenner, @TheBarrelBlog, @tommyadams71, @bfwinnn, and more.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

17 Marras 202119min

With Bayern Munich on break this week, you’d expect there to be very few topics for a Bayern fan podcast to discuss, but you’d be wrong! Turns out that this club is never truly free from controversy, and we here at BPW are obligated to discuss it.In this episode, Samrin and Ineednoname discuss:How Bayern Munich should deal with its quintet of unvaccinated players, including Joshua Kimmich.The consequences of allowing players in the squad to remain without the vaccine, especially in relation to mandatory isolation and the Champions League.If Hansi Flick should continue calling up unvaccinated players for Germany.Why Bayern having so many unvaccinated stars is terrible for the club's PR.The squad dynamics surrounding the vaccine decision, and why it’s not exactly easy for Nagelsmann or the Bayern bosses to convince Kimmich and co. to get vaccinated.Moving on to Germany — what are Flick’s chances at the World Cup?Areas of concern ahead of Qatar 2022.Is Jonas Hofmann the answer at right-back for Germany?Last topic — Kingsley Coman playing at right wingback for France, and what that could mean for Bayern.The Pavard vs Coman debate, started by you know who.Wrapping up the pod.As always, thanks for your support and let us know what you think!Be sure to stay tuned to Bavarian Podcast Works for all of your up to date coverage on Bayern Munich and Germany. Follow us on Twitter @BavarianFBWorks, @jeffersonfenner, @TheBarrelBlog, @tommyadams71, @bfwinnn, and more.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

16 Marras 202134min