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

Bayern Munich kicked off its second match in five days and it did so (surprisingly) with the exact same lineup that Julian Nagelsmann rolled out against RB Leipzig last Friday.Maybe surprising, maybe not, the starting XI was not all that effective the second time around as the squad’s battled to a 1-1 draw.Let’s take a look at what we have on tap for this episode:A quick look at the lineup and its lack of effectiveness.Joshua Kimmich’s blast saves Bayern Munich from dropping points, but it is also clear Bayern Munich still needs Thomas Müller.Why there is no reason to worry, but also why fans should be at least a little bit frustrated at the lack of cohesion on the squad.Some thoughts on where Bayern Munich is as a squad right now and where the team could be heading.Listen below or at Spotify:Thank you for 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, @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.

24 Jan 202320min

Bayern Munich kicked off its Bundesliga re-start with a not-so-promising, but also no-so-concerning draw with RB Leipzig, which left a ton to talk about.When you look at that, the quick turnaround for a match against FC Köln, the crazy news that this podcast has been wacked by SBN/Vox, the Yann Sommer acquisition, more rumors on Harry Kane and Kai Havertz, there is a TON to talk about.So join me for this podcast journey, we are going to hit on a number of topics — because, damn it, that is exactly what we do here:A quick look at the draw with RB Leipzig.A preview of the FC Köln match.Looking at the latest rumors on Tottenham Hotspur’s Harry Kane and Chelsea FC’s Kai Havertz.The future of Bavarian Football Works and Bavarian Podcast Works.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 Jan 202340min

Bayern Munich doesn’t really have that many average days. Today, against RB Leipzig, was one of them. Considering how long the Bundesliga has been away for, the performance can be forgiven. However, things need to improve fast as games will be coming thick and fast for Bayern. We talk about the following in this podcast:The lineup selected by Julian NagelsmannYann Sommer’s debut and his long range distributionThe strengths and weaknesses in RB Leipzig’s lineupJoshua Kimmich’s underwhelming performanceSome games which are coming upDayot Upamecano’s “orange” cardThe difference between having Benjamin Pavard and having Noussair Mazraoui in the lineupA look at each player’s performance on the Bayern sideNagelsmann’s substitutionsThank you for 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, @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 Jan 202311min

What a week for Bayern Munich! Yann Sommer officially transferred in, Konrad Laimer unofficially inks his deal (allegedly), and there is wall-to-wall excitement for the squad’s re-start in the Bundesliga.Needless to say, we have A LOT on our minds about the biggest news pieces of the week. This is what we have on tap for this week’s episode:Reacting to the Yann Sommer signing and the weird quirk of this deal that will be odd to watch play out.Konrad Laimer’s signing isn’t official, but it’s done.New rumors on Tottenham Hotspur’s Harry Kane and why it will be easier for Bayern Munich to get him rather than other Premier League squads.Should Bayern Munich fans get excited for Arijon Ibrahimović?Assessing the Bundesliga title race.Some brief thoughts on the series premiere of The Last of Us.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.

19 Jan 202347min

Finally.Bayern Munich will spring back to Bundesliga action this week and BFW is here to get you primed and ready as the Bavarians will be squaring off with a very tough RB Leipzig squad.With no Manuel Neuer, Lucas Hernandez, Noussair Mazroaui, or Sadio Mané, it is clear that Die Roten is not exactly operating at full capacity. Is Bayern Munich ripe for the picking? RB Leipzig will surely want to find out. Check out what we have on tap for this episode:A look at where each team resides in the table.Some talk about the form of each club before the extended World Cup break.Why Bayern Munich could be in a little bit of danger.A guess at Julian Nagelsmann’s lineup.A prediction on the match.Thank you for 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, @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 Jan 202326min

With only one week left to go before the Bundesliga restarts, Bayern Munich still don’t have a new keeper. The test game vs RB Salzburg ended in a 4-4 draw with the youngsters scoring upstaging the senior players by a wide margin. Fans and Julian Nagelsmann are worried about how the transfer window is shaping up, but there are also questions about the starting XI and tactics.In this episode, INNN and Schnitzel talk about the following:Our impressions from the friendly.Comments on Mathys Tel and Arijon Ibrahimovic, the two outstanding talents.Crediting Hasan Salihamidzic for how Bayern’s youth system is functioning at the moment.Why Bayern’s youth setup looks far better than Borussia Dortmund right now.Which youth players deserve a callup to the first team?INNN brings up the elephant in the room — Thomas Muller is being misused AGAIN.A back-and-forth over Thomas Muller’s future role in the team, rotation, and lineups against PSG in the Champions League.How Thomas Muller and Jamal Musiala can coexist in the lineup without conflict.Moving onto Yann Sommer and the problem with the goalkeeper search.A quick aside on the transfer and table weirdness in the EPL.Ending the pod on a positive note.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 Jan 202344min

Bayern Munich is nearing its return to real action (non-friendlies) and there is plenty to yack about after the team broke its training camp in Doha.With a tough test against RB Leipzig waiting next week, Bayern Munich had some things to work out at training camp and it seems like the team is settling into form. All of that combined with the general craziness surrounding the club leaves for a lot to be discussed.Let’s take a look at what’s on tap for this week’s episode:A look at the takeaways from Bayern Munich’s training camp in Doha, including the winners and losers.Thomas Müller’s role on the squad moving forward...does he have one?A loan for Lovro Zvonarek during the summer transfer window?An update on Bayern Munich’s goalkeeper situation, including some doubt on whether or not Manuel Neuer can return to his top form.Getting excited for the second 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.

12 Jan 202343min

In this episode, Tom and Schnitzel discuss:Thoughts on the Daley Blind signingThe added, and needed depth in Bayern’s defenseThe rotations Nagelsmann will have to make during the ruckrundeRealistic expectations of Blind; how much and where he’ll mostly deputizeBayern’s crowded midfield and attackIf we think Bayern will definitely sign Yann Sommer from Borussia MonchengladbachBayern’s ability to announce transfers out of thin airNeuer’s choices of what to do while on holidayDAD JOKES GALORE!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.

8 Jan 202356min