Bavarian Podcast Works: Weekend Warm-up Podcast Season 1, Episode 25 — The crazy week for Bayern Munich’s players; Germany’s dominance; The latest on Karim Adeyemi and Timo Werner; plus MORE!

Bayern Munich’s offseason got off to a rousing start.Robert Lewandowski wants to leave the club for FC Barcelona. Sporting director Hasan “Brazzo” Salihamidzic has suddenly found his position within the organization in some jeopardy (if you believe certain reports). Bayern Munich was linked to serial underachiever Ousmane Dembele — and about a dozen other options who can play one forward role or another.We had a poor finish to the campaign, some contract drama, typical FC Hollywood storylines, and an early start to silly season form a “WTF Voltron” to get us going and it is not even June yet.Yup, it has been crazy. This is what we have on tap for this episode:Chuck and Jake talk through Robert Lewandowski’s situation, what might happen, and the huge hole he would leave in the lineup.Some options to replace the Polish international.Brazzo’s new drama.A little praise for Eintracht Frankfurt.Why no one wants Ousmane Dembele even if he has some tantalizing ability.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 Mai 202233min

Well, the bombshell dropped. Since our last podcast, Robert Lewandowski has officially confirmed that he wants to leave Bayern Munich this summer. This is obviously the biggest news of the week, but since we already covered the topic of potential replacements in previous podcasts, we here at BPW decided to take a different track.In addition, please welcome our new podcaster — Teddy Son! He was gracious enough to hop in when another scheduling issue threatened to delay this episode further.In this episode, INNN and Teddy discuss:Does the Bayern Munich board deserve blame for this Lewandowski mess?How the board has conducted self-sabotage in major contract negotiations since 2019.How the board forgot the human aspect of negotiations.Defending Hasan Salihamidzic and (some of) his work for the club.The strange vibes of Herbert Hainer and Oliver Kahn — too corporate for Bayern Munich?Why Lewandowski’s ugly contract saga leaves a bad taste in the mouth.Discussing alternatives: Does Stuttgart’s Sasa Kalajdzic make sense as a Lewy successor?Should Bayern Munich sell Lewandowski now, or keep him and lose him for free?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 Mai 202239min

Bayern Munich, in keeping with the theme of the season, took a 0-2 lead and then succumbed to a 2-2 draw against VfL Wolfsburg. In this podcast, we look at:Bayern’s revamped lineup including Josip StanisicSome sneaky criticism of Julian NagelsmannMullendowski’s possibly last combo goalThe game being a microcosm of Bayern’s seasonA look back at the game that might have virtually ended Bayern’s seasonThoughts about future transfers including possibly Sasa KaladjzicThoughts on Stuttgart’s survivalWhy Bayern should care about Stuttgart’s survivalThoughts on where Alphonso Davies should playLeroy Sané — What on earth was that miss?A reminder about why winning the Bundesliga is difficultBe 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.

14 Mai 20229min

Bayern Munich will close out its season against Wolfsburg this weekend, but we had plenty — and I mean plenty — to talk about and discuss this week.Here is what we have on tap for this week’s episode:A look at why the latest news about Robert Lewandowski wanting to leave Bayern Munich is devastating and is made even worse by the fact that the Bavarians also missed on Erling Haaland. The Norwegian seems set for a move to Manchester City.We also tackle the alleged discontent growing between the Bayern Munich coaching staff and front office. Can the two sides get aligned? Moreover, why weren’t the philosophical differences hammered out during the hiring process to see if everything was a fit?Why Marcel Sabitzer probably should look to leave Bayern Munich even if he wants to stay.A look at the latest on those rumors surrounding Konrad Laimer and Frenkie de Jong.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.

13 Mai 202241min

Bayern Munich will close out its season with a match against Wolfsburg. Surely, the Bavarians will be looking to get three points and finish off a very good campaign — even if it only yielded one trophy.Here is what we have on tap for the final Preview Show of the season:A look at where each team is in the table and the recent form of each squad.A glance at the talent on the Wolfsburg roster and some thought on why next season will probably be make or break for Florian Kohfeldt.A guess on Julian Nagelsmann’s formation and lineup. With several players banged up or unavailable, we could get a strong dose of the squad’s regulars for at least the first 60 minutes of the match.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. 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.

12 Mai 202218min

It’s a little late but we got one recorded! Bayern Munich have played their penultimate game of the season and the transfer rumors are in full swing. We have news about Serge Gnabry, Noussair Mazraoui, Ryan Gravenberch, and the surprise news that Liverpool’s Sadio Mane is Brazzo’s dream target for this summer (yeah right). Plenty to talk about, so give it a listen!In this episode, Samrin and INNN discuss:A review of Bayern Munich’s draw to Stuttgart, because we couldn’t do one on Sunday because of scheduling conflicts. Nagelsmann’s reluctance to use younger and fringe players since clinching the title. Why fans should cut Tanguy Nianzou some slack. How Niklas Sule leaving puts Bayern’s long term defensive planning into flux. Switching gears to transfers — does the Sadio Mane rumor make any sense?Why it would be better for Nagelsmann to not get any big expensive signings this summer. Parallels between Kovac, Ancelotti, and Nagelsmann. An unscheduled interruption — thanks Zoom!INNN defends Nagelsmann for a second (very rare!). One final announcement for our regular listeners. 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.

10 Mai 202232min

Another week is in the books and after Bayern Munich’s controversial trip to Ibiza, things didn’t really settle down.An unfortunate loss to Mainz and the Ibiza fiasco were followed by a big contract extension, and a whole lot more — which resulted in a good discussion from Chuck and Jake on a number of topics.Yup, two dudes doing a Weekend Warm-up podcast at the same time!Here is what we have on tap:A look at Thomas Müller’s contract extension, what it means for the club, and how Julian Nagelsmann could have tough decisions to make.A discussion on Robert Lewandowski’s contract status and why it just makes sense for him to play at least one more year at Bayern Munich.Thoughts on where Leroy Sane stands after two years and how he’s lived (or not lived) up to expectations.Borussia Dortmund’s new acquisitions and why they could be building something good.A look at the week in Europe as Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City choked...again — and some admiration for the Europa League’s German contingent, RB Leipzig and Eintracht Frankfurt.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.

6 Mai 202231min

Simply put, this game means everything for VfB Stuttgart and absolutely nothing for the Ibiza Bunch...err, Bayern Munich.I kid, I kid.I could not care any less about the Ibiza trip, but the Bavarians will have to play much better — and will need to show more life — than they did last week. This is what we have on tap for this episode:A look at where each squad is in the table.A look at the recent form for both squads.Some key players to watch for VfB Stuttgart.Why this match could go a long way in determining if VfB Stuttgart gets relegated.The after-effects of some youngsters being left out of the squad last week.A guess at who Julian Nagelsmann might start (Hint: This could be a very veteran-laden lineup to start the match).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. 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.

4 Mai 202219min