Bavarian Podcast Works: Preview Show — Union Berlin vs Bayern Munich (Hinrunde)

Here’s what we have in store in this special edition podcast:Germany’s shortcomings, and the disappointing exitSpain looking quite toothless for large stretchesHansi Flick’s baffling decisions and stubborn approachComplacency being a key issue of this German NT squadWhy Japan is a great team to root for in this tournamentHustle as a Netflix movie recommendationSome classical music talk: Mozart, Chopin, Tchaikovsky, et al.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.

1 Dec 202233min

Another game on the books and Germany are still alive in the World Cup. In some ways, a draw versus an in-form Spain team looks good on paper, but Hansi Flick needed so much more. Germany were far from convincing for most of the game, but some game-changing subs including the addition of Leroy Sane and Niclas Fullkrug in the second half allowed them to rescue a point. The performance leaves a lot to be desired.In this episode, Chuck and INNN talk about the following:Why did Hansi Flick field another strikerless lineup versus Spain?The problem with the role Thomas Muller was forced to play, illustrated by the players around him.No gegenpressing again — why? The strategic failure of the lineup.How and why the substitutes changed the game for Germany. The sheer impact of Fullkrug.Pointing out the terrible performances of the fullbacks, Thilo Kehrer and David Raum.Who should start against Costa Rica? What changes should Hansi make?Should Serge Gnabry or Thomas Muller start the next game?What kind of World Cup is Bayern Munich having? Answer: A really bad one.Is Jamal Musiala a little over-awed by the occasion?Serge Gnabry’s awful form.Dayot Upamecano shining among the French contingent.Bad news for Matthijs de Ligt.An overall roundup of the injury situation and the silver lining if the Bayern players get knocked out early.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, @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 Nov 202248min

Bayern Munich’s luck has been pretty terrible at the World Cup. For Germany, is has not been much better, either.For both club and country, Citizen King’s 1999 tune “Better Days” absolutely rings true (and yup, there may have been ample Thanksgiving beers consumed for me to remember that song).Bayern Munich and Germany could use some new juju to change up the way things have been going and we’ll see if we can find some reason to get the optimism rolling.This is what we have on tap for this episode:A look at what we can expect from a young and hungry Spain team against an inefficient and unsure Germany squad.Bayern’s rumored offer to Gladbach’s Marcus Thuram.Could Bayern Munich really expedite its pursuit of Florian Wirtz?What Bayern Munich’s backline will look like without Lucas Hernandez.Some final thoughts on the series finale of The Walking Dead.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, @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 Nov 202244min

Well here we go again. Another World Cup, and the same story for the German national team. Even with Hansi Flick and a whole host of Bayern Munich players on the roster, Germany have succumbed to Japan even after a fortuitous penalty gave them the lead in the first half. Now it looks like this tournament might be another write-off for the Germans.Here are our talking points from the game:This loss is on Hansi Flick.Discussing the baffling lineup selection from the coach. Why didn’t Leon Goretzka start?Where was Sulinho? What happened to Musiala? The problem of players underperforming.The issues with the offense and creativity versus Japan.Did losing Leroy Sane sink Germany?What should Hansi Flick change versus Spain?Is Flick no longer the savior for Germany?Our closing thoughts on a final few topics — the new defense, Joshua Kimmich at right-back, Thomas Muller goals, and possible silver linings.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, @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 Nov 202234min

Well the FIFA World Cup is underway and a bunch of our Bayern Munich boys are set to kick off against Japan in the inaugural game of Group E. Germany have a solid team and a coach with the credentials to win it all, but that doesn’t mean that everything looks good. Problems with the attack, lineup selection headaches, defensive issues, and potential injuries all threaten to derail this German campaign before it even begins. Can Hansi Flick beat the odds and come out on top?In this episode, we talk about the following:Why Germany might be in trouble this World Cup.Hansi Flick’s lack of room to experiment.Why the “Bayern Munich formula” might not be enough.A take on Manuel Neuer’s decision to wear the One Love armband in Qatar (be nice!).Finishing off on a classic INNN monologue about Thomas Muller and his World Cup scoring record.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, @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.

21 Nov 202234min

Bayern Munich is on break, but its 17 players who were called to their international teams for the World Cup certainly are not.What does that mean? There is still plenty to talk about, so let’s get right to it and see what we have on tap for this episode:A look at Germany’s unconvincing performance against Oman why it isn’t time to panic yet, and how this can all round into form pretty quickly.A run through each World Cup group with predictions on who will survive and advance.Is Paul Wanner Bayern Munich’s Anakin Skywalker?Why the end is near for Benjamin Pavard at Bayern Munich.A quick look back at what to think about Bayern Munich’s first half of the season.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, @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.

18 Nov 202241min

Germany barely got by Oman with a 1-0 victory in a match that likely will not inspire a lot of hope from fans.That said, former Bayern Munich manager Hansi Flick did not exactly go out of his way to detail many secrets about what his squad will really look like when they finally take the pitch against Japan during the FIFA World Cup in Qatar. While there was certainly a lot of ranting that could be done, there is no reason to unravel (yet!), so we kept the negativity to a minimum.Here is what we have on tap for this episode:A rundown of the subs and scoring.A look at the choppiness of the offense and the shakiness of the defense.Why we probably had too high of expectations for this match.A look at where we go from here.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, @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 Nov 202215min

With the Hinrunde over, the conversation finally shifts from Bayern Munich to the German National Team. World Cup 2022 is almost upon us, and Hansi Flick has announced the squad that he will be taking to Qatar. Despite including the likes of Karim Adeyemi, Kai Havertz, Thilo Kehrer, and other ... questionable names in the roster, Hansi Flick shocked the football community by snubbing the likes of Mats Hummels and Robin Gosens, and choosing only three midfielders for the roster. What kind of starting XI does that make?In this episode, INNN and Tom discuss:Why the fullback issue could sink Germany in the World Cup this year.Is Niklas Sule Germany’s best option at right-back?How Hansi Flick’s squad selection limits his options in midfield.Does Thomas Muller make the lineup in its current form? Who do you drop for him?What should the attack look like? Should Flick use a striker or go with a Bayern Munich style strikerless system?Why Hansi Flick may choose to bench Leroy Sane over Serge Gnabry.What should the expectations be for Germany at the World Cup?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, @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 Nov 202243min