Bavarian Podcast Works — Weekend Warm-up Show Season 4, Episode 33: Bayern Munich and Joshua Kimmich hit an impasse...now what?; Celebrating Bayern Munich’s 125th Anniversary; An Entertainment Rundown; and MORE!

Hot off the heels of its Champions League win over Lazio, Bayern Munich will host Mainz 05 in the Bundesliga this weekend.The Bavarians will be looking to build some momentum and take one last (improbable) run at somehow knocking Bayer Leverkusen from its perch atop the Bundesliga table. Bayern Munich would need a whole hell of a lot of help for that happen, but at a minimum, the Bavarians can seek to tighten things up for the Champions League quarterfinals.Let’s take a look at what we have on tap for this episode:A look at where each team is in the table and their recent trends.A rundown of Bayern Munich’s injury situation.A discussion on why Thomas Tuchel should not change too much from how he operated against Lazio.A guess at Tuchel’s lineup.A prediction on the match. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

6 Maalis 202427min

In a game that Bayern Munich absolutely needed to win, the Bavarians out up a 3-0 victory over Lazio in the Champions League.The victory gave Bayern Munich a 3-1 win on aggregate, which propelled the team into the next round of the Champions League — and also allowed fans to exhale...very deeply.Let’s get to it. This is what we have on tap for this episode:A look at Thomas Tuchel’s starting XI and what surprised us with his selections.A rundown of the scoring.Tuchel’s tactics worked! Bayern Munich played with great urgency! The players lived up to their collective potential.Thomas Müller and Matthijs de Ligt carried the team.Aleksandar Pavlović is looking more and more like a keeper as he gains more experience.Joshua Kimmich and Raphaël Guerreiro thrived in their roles (but, yeah, that is probably not sustainable).Give Eric Dier some credit.Some thoughts about what where Bayern Munich goes from here — for at least one day, we got to see what this team should have looked like all season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

5 Maalis 202428min

In a season that has been marred by controversy and inconsistent play, Bayern Munich will try to take one last chance at salvaging things in the Champions League against Lazio.With a win, there will be hope for the Bavarians to at least have a chance to win something this season. With a loss, though, gloom and doom could reign supreme. Here is what we have on tap for this episode:A look at where the tie stands and how each team has played in their recent match entering the game.What a win means for Bayern Munich...and what a loss signals to the team and fans alike.A look at Thomas Tuchel’s lineup options and a guess at how Tuchel might sent out his starting XI.A prediction on the match. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

4 Maalis 202428min

After that devastating draw to SC Freiburg on Friday, Bayern Munich are in a very dark place. The Bundesliga is all but gone, which leaves only the Champions League as the sole chance of silverware this season. Unfortunately, the team is carrying a 1-0 deficit from the first leg into this week’s game versus Lazio, and it’s hard to see how the players will bounce back. Where will things go from here?In this episode, INNN and Cyler discuss the following:What are the chances that Bayern Munich progress to the Champions League quarter-finals?How does this current edition of Bayern stack up against Lazio?Would Thomas Tuchel bench Thomas Müller for a recently returned Leroy Sané? Should he?More lineup options and how they stack up — Kimmich vs Laimer, Guerreiro vs Davies, De Ligt vs Dier, etc.Should the board keep Thomas Tuchel if he loses to Lazio? What’s the point in sacking him?Looking at potential interim solutions.The issue with Xabi Alonso — why it could all go wrong for Bayern Munich.Alternatives to Xabi discussed, including Hansi Flick, Sebastian Hoeneß, and more.Cyler finally snaps and suggests Xavi as a potential coaching option.INNN explains why Thomas Müller would bench Thomas Müller if he became coach (yeah the pod went off the rails a bit).The Alphonso Davies contract situation is a travesty.What Davies’ contract issues say about the people in charge of Bayern Munich right now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

3 Maalis 20241h 1min

Bayern Munich travelled to SC Freiburg and looked like it was still asleep on the bus for the first part of the game, but after a furious comeback, the Bavarians once again failed to complete the mission as the game ended in a 2-2 draw.There is plenty to talk about regarding this contest, so let’s not waste any more time:A look at Thomas Tuchel’s starting XI.A rundown of the scoring and substitutions.The first 25 minutes were painful, but somehow Bayern Munich rebounded.Mathys Tel and Jamal Musiala stepped when plays needed to be made.Manuel Neuer showed that he still has it.Joshua Kimmich looked irate when he was removed from the match.A lapse in Bayern Munich’s defending once again reared its ugly head.What now? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1 Maalis 202424min

The news cycle surrounding Bayern Munich is wild at the moment.Coaches coming in...players going out...other players coming in? There are no shortage of topics to discuss, so let’s get to it. This is what we have on tap for this week’s episode:Like many of us have expected, Alphonso Davies seems set for Real Madrid. Is Andy Robertson the answer for a replacement?Max Eberl’s hiring at Bayern Munich has gone official...now what?Bayern Munich and Liverpool FC appear headed for a showdown on Bayer Leverkusen boss Xabi Alonso.Why is there so much hate toward Hansi Flick these days?Breaking down the recent reports that Julian Nagelsmann has identified his team leaders and which players might get left home. This sounds like history repeating itself in some ways...let’s discuss.Some quick thoughts on the most recent episode of Curb Your Enthusiasm. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

29 Helmi 202453min

Bayern Munich got a win under its belt last week against RB Leipzig, but now the focus turns to a Friday match-up at SC Freiburg.The short week on the road against an opponent, who has shown a knack for frustrating Bayern Munich at times could be a big ask for the Bavarians, but there is no room for error.If Bayern Munich wants to retain any sliver of hope for winning the league, it cannot afford to slip up. Here is what we have on tap for this episode:A look at where each team in the table.Some thoughts on the recent form of each team.A look at the recent developments at Bayern Munich.A guess at Thomas Tuchel’s lineup.A prediction on the match, Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

28 Helmi 202430min

Bayern Munich got back on the winning track with a big victory over RB Leipzig, but — as always — there is plenty more going on at the club to talk about.Why waste any more time? Let’s get down to it! Here is what is on tap for this week’s episode:Some exciting news about the future of Bavarian Podcast Works.Some final thoughts on the weekend win over RB Leipzig — and how fans are (rightly) struggling with whether to be optimistic or realistic about where all this is going.The arrival of Max Eberl should propel Bayern Munich into its next generation — but could end up leaving some players and club staffer behind.What should we make of Leroy Sane’s current struggles — and should Bayern Munich have reservations about re-upping his deal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

26 Helmi 202440min