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!

Bayern Munich is set to host SC Freiburg in its first home game of the Bundesliga season.The Bavarians are coming off of a nerve-wracking 3-2 win over Wolfsburg, in a match that was probably a lot closer than it needed to be. Matchday 2 should present a less challenging obstacle in SC Freiburg, who is a club in transition.As we know, though, what should happen and what will happen often do not align. Die Breisgau-Brasilianer stifled VfB Stuttgart last weekend, can it do the same to Bayern Munich?We’ll see. This is what we have on tap for this edition of the Bavarian Podcast Works — Preview Show:Where do things stand after Matchday 1?What to watch for with SC Freiburg.A look at Bayern Munich’s injury situation.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, @bfwinnn, @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.

28 Aug 202435min

Welcome to a new BPW show, “The Bundesliga Rundown with Marcus Iredahl”—the ultimate podcast for all Bundesliga enthusiasts who live and breathe German football.If you missed the matchday due to travel, socializing, or any other reason, this is the podcast for you! Marcus will recap all the matchday results, offering in-depth analysis of two standout games each week. Additionally, in the ‘Bundesliga Spotlight’ segment, he’ll highlight the most captivating moment of the week in German football.In this week’s episode, we’ll cover:Why Borussia Mönchengladbach fans shouldn’t be disheartened by a recent loss.How Leverkusen’s mentality and offensive prowess make them strong contenders for the Bundesliga title once again.Whether Nuri Sahin’s Dortmund marks the beginning of a new era or continues the chaotic trends of the past.The curious case of a half-empty stadium at Hoffenheim.A quick preview of Matchday 2, with Bayern Munich hosting SC Freiburg and Bayer Leverkusen taking on RB Leipzig.Stay tuned for detailed highlights of the two featured games below.Borussia Mönchengladbach 2-3 Bayer LeverkusenBorussia Dortmund 2-0 Eintracht FrankfurtBe 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, @bfwinnn, @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.

27 Aug 202430min

That was almost a disaster. Vincent Kompany must have breathed a sigh of relief when Bayern Munich just barely managed to scrape a 3-2 win against VfL Wolfsburg on his Bundesliga debut. Still, the performance raises several uncomfortable questions about the coach, the squad, and especially the board.In this episode, INNN and Samrin discuss the following:Our first impressions of Vincent Kompany’s Bundesliga debut.An analysis of the lineup — where was Thomas Müller? Why Alphonso Davies? Why not Eric Dier? So many questionable choices.How is the performance principle being applied? Why did Vincent Kompany ignore certain players?How Kompany managed the game (including subs).Looking at each and every single player individually and what they brought to the table.Why did Harry Kane look better in the second half?Jamal Musiala remains misused.Joshua Kimmich’s enigmatic midfield performance.The disasterclass by Dayot Upamecano and Kim Min-jae — why does it keep happening?Selling Matthijs de Ligt was clearly a mistake. What do we do now?Compare and contrast to Hansi Flick at FC Barcelona.Did Bayern make a mistake by rejecting Flick? Would Flick have done a better job by now?Where does Kompany go from here? What happens to Eberl and co. if he fails?Ending the podcast on a somewhat optimistic note.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, @bfwinnn, @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.

25 Aug 20241h 21min

You come here daily. You read the posts. You listen to the podcasts (or at least you should).Heck, you might even banter with some of BFW staffers in the comments or on social media.But...do you really know us?Now, you will get that chance. In a Bavarian Podcast Works Special Edition Series, we are unleashing unveiling “BFW Behind the Scenes.”In this series you will get to know some of the BFW staffers a little better than you already do. Find out how they got involved with Bayern Munich, Bavarian Football Works, what they like, what they’re into, and what they are expecting from the Bavarians this season.So settle in for some fun as Chuck Smith hosts “BFW Behind the Scenes” — a fun set of conversations with BFW staffers. We’ve got an entire slate of BFW’ers ready to go. Check out the podcasts and let us know what you think!In this edition, you can meet Rayyan aka Cyler. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

24 Aug 202429min

Welcome to Part 3 of the Bundesliga 2024/25 Prediction Series!The concept is simple: Marcus Iredahl, a Bundesliga fanatic and self-proclaimed mediocre predictor, will review all the Bundesliga teams for the upcoming 2024/25 season and predict their final standings.So please join him as he will review all the teams, offering his insights on their summer transfer window, coach, and the top 3 players to watch this season.Part 3 will cover predictions for the 6th to 1st place finishes. Marcus will offer insights on:Why Bayer Leverkusen is poised for a great season after last year’s success under Xabi Alonso.Why Bayern Munich needs to give new head coach Vincent Kompany time to make his mark.Why Nuri Sahin’s Dortmund project lacks confidence for the future.Why Eintracht Frankfurt could be this season’s dark horse.Why Benjamin Sesko is just one season away from becoming an elite striker.And much more!Part 1 (PLEASE INCLUDE LINK) covered the 18th to 13th place finishes and included the following predictions:18. VfL Bochum17. Holstein Kiel16. FC Heidenheim15. FSV Mainz 0514. FC St. Pauli13. FC AugsburgPart 2 (PLEASE INCLUDE LINK) covered the 12th to 7th place finished and included the following predictions:12. TSG 1899 Hoffenheim11. SV Werder Bremen10. SC Freiburg9. VfB Stuttgart8. FC Union Berlin7. Borussia MönchengladbachBe 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, @bfwinnn, @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.

23 Aug 202449min

Well, we made it.Through the EURO 2024 tourney, a crazy transfer window (which is still ongoing for a few more days), the preseason, and the opening DFB-Pokal match, Bayern Munich is finally ready to kick off its Bundesliga season.Excitement does, indeed, reign supreme.If you want our takes on the Bayern Munich vs. Wolfsburg match, check out our Preview Show, but for now, we have a lot of other Bayern news to tackle on our agenda. Let’s take a look at what is on tap for this edition of the Bavarian Podcast Works — Weekend Warm-up Show:After all of that, Leon Goretzka and Kingsley Coman are probably staying at Bayern Munich...now, what?More thoughts on that wild Matthijs de Ligt story.Germany lost a ton of experience in the last two months after the respective retirements of Toni Kroos, Thomas Müller, İlkay Gündoğan, and Manuel Neuer.Would Manuel Neuer have stayed with Germany under another coach?The four most “captain-like” players all retired, so Joshua Kimmich has to be the choice...right?Who else could be in contention?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, @bfwinnn, @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.

22 Aug 202446min

Welcome to Part 2 of the Bundesliga 2024/25 Prediction Series!The concept is simple: Marcus Iredahl, a Bundesliga fanatic and self-proclaimed mediocre predictor, will review all the Bundesliga teams for the upcoming 2024/25 season and predict their final standings.So please join him as he will review all the teams, offering his insights on their summer transfer window, coach, and the top 3 players to watch this season.Part 2 will cover predictions for the 12th to 7th place finishes. Marcus will offer insights on:Which teams will secure European qualification by finishing 8th and 7th?Why he doesn’t rate Hoffenheim head coach Pellegrino Matarazzo.Why VfB Stuttgart might be in for a tough season.And much more!Part 1 covered the 18th to 13th place finishes and included the following predictions:18. VfL Bochum17. Holstein Kiel16. FC Heidenheim15. FSV Mainz 0514. FC St. Pauli13. FC AugsburgBe 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, @bfwinnn, @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.

21 Aug 202439min

Bayern Munich will kick off its Bundesliga season on Sunday vs. VfL Wolfsburg in a match that will tell us a lot about what Vincent Kompany has in his plans for the squad this season.For the most part, Bayern Munich is healthy and seems poised to make a strong run at winning the Meisterschale. There is a lot of time between now and when that would happen, though, so fans are going to have endure through the ups-and-downs of the season.Let’s take a look at what we have on tap for the match that will start another journey:What to watch for with Wolfsburg.A look at Bayern Munich’s injury situation.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, @bfwinnn, @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.

21 Aug 202437min