Bavarian Podcast Works S8E4: Some BFW updates; Bayern Munich has a familiar face in camp and loaned out another youngster; Is Bayern making the right personnel decisions?; and MORE!

Midweek Bundesliga action means Marcus goes over the games one by one without any pre-show notes! Delivering his analysis acapella-style through the Matchday 17 action, using only the limited ball knowledge he has in his head!As a result, this episode discusses:Why Erik ten Hag to Borussia Dortmund might be a good ideaHolstein Kiel: The warriors from the North!Marcus’ love letter to the beautiful football club that is VfL BochumWhy RB Leipzig are not ‘serious people’ ...and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

16 Tammi 37min

Bayern Munich were not very hospitable to visiting Hoffenheim.The Bavarians came out on fire, racked up two early goals and cruised to a 5-0 victory over a Hoffenheim side that is completely off the rails.Let’s talk about how it all went down and more on the Bavarian Podcast Works — Postgame Show. This is what we have on tap:A look at the starting XI and what was surprising.A rundown of the scoring and substitutions.Bayern Munich came out with a determined look and looked like it knew it needed to get out to a quick start. The Bavarians just dominated.What is wrong with Hoffenheim?Some final thoughts and takeaways on the match.Be sure to stay tuned to Bavarian Podcast Works for all of your up to date coverage on Bayern Munich and Germany. Check us out on Patreon and follow us on Twitter @BavarianFBWorks, @BavarianPodcast @TheBarrelBlog, @BFWCyler, @IredahlMarcus, @2012nonexistent, @TommyAdams71 and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

15 Tammi 34min

Bayern Munich is hosting a struggling Hoffenheim side for a Bundesliga showdown with a squad that has simply not gotten on track during this campaign.Bayern Munich will be looking to improve upon its 1-0 victory over Gladbach last weekend and should have a chance against a reeling Hoffenheim squad. Let’s talk about all of that and more on the Bavarian Podcast Works — Preview Show. This is what we have on tap:A look at the recent form of each team and where they fall in the Bundesliga table.A look at the rosters and injuries for Hoffenheim and Bayern Munich.This is a golden opportunity to look closely at midfielder Tom Bischof, who is a legitimate transfer target for the Bavarians.A guess at Bayern Munich’s starting XI.A prediction on the match.Be sure to stay tuned to Bavarian Podcast Works for all of your up to date coverage on Bayern Munich and Germany. Check us out on Patreon and follow us on Twitter @BavarianFBWorks, @BavarianPodcast @TheBarrelBlog, @BFWCyler, @IredahlMarcus, @2012nonexistent, @TommyAdams71 and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

14 Tammi 32min

We’re back and ready for it all over again.The Bundesliga Rundown makes its 2025 debut — and what a matchday we have to discuss!In this episode, Marcus will cover:Why Borussia Dortmund’s problems go beyond Nuri Şahin and are deeper at the boardroom level.How impressive this defensively resilient Leverkusen side is.Is Patrick Schick better than Victor Boniface?Heidenheim finally win! But will they be relegated, or will Steffen Baumgart’s new side struggle?Bundesliga January transfer review! Gift Orban, Ridle Baku, and Donyell Malen moves are on the agenda! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

13 Tammi 43min

Bayern Munich continues to be top of the league this season; they beat (arch rivals and forever nemesis) Borussia Mönchengladbach and kept their four point lead over Bayer Leverkusen, but does Bayern have a Harry Kane problem and maybe a Jamal Musiala problem? We try to answer this question in the Flagship and more:Is Bayern Munich too reliant on Jamal Musiala or just reliant enough?Was Bayern good against Gladbach?What is going on with the handball rule?Reflections on Felix Zwayer’s refereeing of the game.Words on Borussia Mönchengladbach and their overall improvement this seasonWhat might Manuel Neuer have been up to in the first half? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

13 Tammi 29min

Bayern Munich travelled to Borussia Mönchengladbach for a Bundesliga showdown to restart action after the Winterpause. The Bavarians were able to fend off a very defensive, conservative effort from Die Fohlen to capture a 1-0 victory, though it was not easy (against Gladbach, it is never easy).Let’s talk about how it all went down and more on the Bavarian Podcast Works — Postgame Show. This is what we have on tap:A look at the starting XI and what was surprising.A rundown of the scoring and substitutions.Bayern Munich had to be patient and aggressive at the same time, which was a difficult balance.Gladbach came out with far more intensity in the second half and Bayern Munich struggled to deal with it.Some final thoughts and takeaways on the match.Be sure to stay tuned to Bavarian Podcast Works for all of your up to date coverage on Bayern Munich and Germany. Check us out on Patreon and follow us on Twitter @BavarianFBWorks, @BavarianPodcast @TheBarrelBlog, @BFWCyler, @IredahlMarcus, @2012nonexistent, @TommyAdams71 and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

11 Tammi 35min

Bayern Munich is back in action, but there might be more working going on in the board room than in the pitch at the moment.Let’s talk about everything going on, including the big debate — to add a release or not add a release clause to a new contract for Jamal Musiala This is what we have on tap for this episode of the Bavarian Podcast Works — Weekend Warm-up Show:A quick rundown of Bayern Munich’s latest injury information.A release clause could be a potential requirement for Jamal Musiala’s camp and might be holding up his contract extension. Should Bayern Munich give-in and do it...or should it hold strong and not go down what could be a slippery slope for the future.Discussing the latest contract updates for Thomas Müller, Leroy Sané, and Joshua Kimmich.What are fair deals for Müller and Sané?Kimmich is taking a victory lap.Is Viktor Gyökeres the “next one”? Bayern Munich might think so.No Entertainment Rundown this week (sorry!).Be sure to stay tuned to Bavarian Podcast Works for all of your up to date coverage on Bayern Munich and Germany. Check us out on Patreon and follow us on Twitter @BavarianFBWorks, @BavarianPodcast @TheBarrelBlog, @BFWCyler, @IredahlMarcus, @2012nonexistent, @TommyAdams71 and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

9 Tammi 46min

Bayern Munich will travel to Borussia Mönchengladbach for a Bundesliga showdown — against a traditional bogey team (at least in recent years) — in hopes of retaining their stronghold atop the league table.Bayern Munich will be looking to build off of the strong performances against RB Leipzig at the end of the Hinrunde and vs. Red Bull Salzburg in a friendly earlier this week. Let’s talk about all of that and more on the Bavarian Podcast Works — Preview Show. This is what we have on tap:A look at the recent form of each team and where they fall in the Bundesliga table.A look at the rosters and injuries for Gladbach and Bayern Munich.A guess at Bayern Munich’s starting XI.A prediction on the match.Be sure to stay tuned to Bavarian Podcast Works for all of your up to date coverage on Bayern Munich and Germany. Check us out on Patreon and follow us on Twitter @BavarianFBWorks, @BavarianPodcast @TheBarrelBlog, @BFWCyler, @IredahlMarcus, @2012nonexistent, @TommyAdams71 and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

8 Tammi 32min