Bavarian Podcast Works — Preview Show: St. Pauli vs. Bayern Munich (Bundesliga)

Bayern Munich has had another eventful week, even if was not pleasing to the eye. After getting routed by Eintracht Frankfurt, the boys traveled to Old Trafford to put the final nail in the coffin for Manchester United’s European hopes. How did that old Facts of Life song, go again?Anyway, the stories off the field were probably more intriguing than what happened on the pitch, so we have plenty to talk about. Why not get get started? Here is what we have on tap for this episode: Reason No. 7777 why I am a bonehead. Discussing the potential Champions League draw candidates for Bayern Munich. Examining the rise and fall of Joshua Kimmich. How did we get to this place where he went from fan favorite to outcast? Looking at the most recent transfer rumors including those for FC Barcelona’s Ronald Araújo, Fulham FC’s João Palhinha, and Real Sociedad’s Martin Zubimendi. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

14 Dec 202337min

Bayern Munich is set to face off against VfB Stuttgart in what is a massive Bundesliga match. The Bavarians were boat-raced last weekend by Eintracht Frankfurt (5-1 in case you blocked out that bad memory), while Die Schwaben are coming off of a big 1-1 draw with league leader Bayer Leverkusen. Clearly, this will not be a cakewalk for the Bavarians, who desperately need to put together a string of good performances to really get fans back on board: A look at where each team is in the table. A guess at Thomas Tuchel’s lineup, which could be missing some familiar faces. Why VfB Stuttgart is no slouch. Alexander Nübel’s role in the match and will he get a taste of the revenge that we all know that he wants. 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.

13 Dec 202324min

Bayern Munich faced off with Manchester United in the final Champions League group stage game that meant nothing for the Bavarians, but could potentially have been important for the Red Devils. In the end, Bayern Munich escaped England with a 1-0 victory that was neither fun, nor convincing. Let’s take a look at what is on tap for this episode: A look at Thomas Tuchel’s starting XI. A recap of the scoring and the subs. Some thoughts and analysis on the match. Why is Harry Kane operating as more of a midfielder than a striker (isn’t he with Bayern Munich to score goals)? A much better effort from the backline. Some words on the disappointment and frustration with the attack. A take on the scandalous story that broke before the match, what it means for Bayern Munich’s core group, and why it might really be time to start questioning the power and control that Tuchel holds in Bavaria. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

12 Dec 202328min

So Bayern Munich have just been thrashed by Eintracht Frankfurt and the mood around the team is rather grim. The final group stage game of the Champions League is coming up, and while top spot in the group is secure, the team needs to show a good performance in order to recover from a 5-1 loss. Ironically, Erik ten Hag’s United team require the same, setting up a game between two sides beset by problems. In this episode, INNN and Samrin discuss the following: Why can’t Bayern Munich play good football under Thomas Tuchel? A question of talent — how much does Bayern have? How much does the coach need? The long string of poor performances under Tuchel discussed. Comparing the arguments in favor of Tuchel to the arguments for Carlo Ancelotti and Niko Kovac. The problem of “leadership” and Tuchel’s alienation of leaders. What would it take for Tuchel to get sacked at this point? Should there be rotation versus Manchester United? What happens if Tuchel has another disappointing game? Where should Bayern Munich 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 megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

10 Dec 20231h 3min

Bayern Munich went out and got walloped 5-1 by Eintracht Frankfurt that was powered by a completely erratic and dysfunctional first half that set the tone for the entire match.When it comes down to it, though, Eintracht Frankfurt was better prepared, more energetic, and simply wanted it more than the Bavarians. It was disappointing to say the least, so let’s get right to it! Here is what we have on tap for this episode: A look at Thomas Tuchel’s starting XI...who was (surprisingly) in and out. A rundown of the substitutes and scoring. Why is Bayern Munich making odd adjustments to play against teams it is better than? The backline was a disaster. Some common themes whenever the attack struggle (and why it could be bad if Leroy Sané is slumping). Some thoughts and analysis on what is all means moving forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

9 Dec 202321min

It feels like an eternity since Bayern Munich has played because of last weekend’s cancellation against Union Berlin, but now the Bavarians are set to be back in action (check out our Preview Show) against Eintracht Frankfurt. Just because the game was not played, does not mean that the news has stopped. Bayern Munich had another eventful week, which ensure that there is plenty to discuss. Let’s take a look at what is on tap for this week’s episode: The Snow Day effect hits Bayern Munich! Bayern Munich’s decision to stay home for winter training camp. Taking a look at Bayern Munich’s big signing of Granada attacker Bryan Zaragoza and what it might mean for the team’s roster. Are we witnessing the fall of FC Barcelona star Robert Lewandowski? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

7 Dec 202338min

Bayern Munich’s game against Union Berlin was snowed out last weekend, but the Bavarians will return to action on Saturday against Eintracht Frankfurt in a key Bundesliga showdown. Sitting in seventh place, Eintracht Frankfurt is eager to vault itself into the top-six position in the table, which could happen if Die Adler can find a way to knock off Bayern Munich. This version of Eintracht Frankfurt does not quite have the star power of some recent versions of This is what we have on tap for this episode: A rundown of where each team in the standings and look at the recent form of the clubs. A guess at what Thomas Tuchel might be thinking for his starting XI. Some thoughts on personnel matters (transfers and the like) going on at Bayern Munich. 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 Dec 202325min

Schnitzel and Rayyan had time to discuss plots outside the weekly drama that Bayern experience on the pitch. Included in this podcast:- Do Bayern Munich really need to strengthen this winter? If so, where exactly? Is João Palhinha really the guy for this team? Have Bayern Munich actually improved under Thomas Tuchel? A reaction and preview of Germany’s opponents in the group stage for the upcoming European Championships in 2024. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

4 Dec 202359min