Bavarian Podcast Works S7E16: Checking on where Bayern Munich stands as we hit the international break; Has Jamal Musiala made the leap?; Checking out Germany’s roster; and MORE!

Ah...back to action. Are you ready?Let’s hope that Bayern Munich will be as it will play host to Hoffenheim this weekend in a Bundesliga tilt that will have a lot of focus on it, especially after the Bavarians turned in a -less-than-stellar effort last weekend in a friendly vs. FC Basel. Let’s take a look at what we have on tap for this Preview Show: A look at the Bundesliga table and where Bayern Munich and Hoffenheim fall into the mix. Checking out how Bayern Munich and Hoffenheim finished off the first half of the season — and where things might be headed for each squad. A guess at what lineup Thomas Tuchel will use for the match. A prediction for the match. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

10 Jan 202417min

Bayern Munich had a tune-up this weekend and it did not, well, go so great. In the wake of that uneven effort, the Bavarians are closely linked to both Eric Dier, Nordi Mukiele, and Radu Drăgușin, while also seeing reports break that nearly everyone on the squad is going to be analyzed and scrutinized over the course of the second half of the season. Is this normal...or is a powder keg brewing. Let’s discuss!Here are the topics we will take on in this podcast: Should Bayern Munich make a move for Dier? What about Mukiele or Drăgușin? Would they be good fits for the Bavarians? Who are the most likely candidates for Bayern Munich to move on from during the summer? What we are looking most forward to in the second half of the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

8 Jan 202437min

Bayern Munich’s first game back and of 2024 is a friendly match against next-door neighbors FC Basel. Try as they might, Bayern could not find a way through the Swiss team’s structure and were shutout for the most part of the game. The match eventually ended in a 1-1 draw. In this pod, RIPLT features in his pod debut and talks about the following: A look at the lineups from both teams Aleksandar Pavlović can make a proper pass; is he Bayern’s next Thiago? Leroy Sané and Alphonso Davies were frustrating in this game The match served as proving grounds for the youth and they did alright Passing around too much is not good, so is not doing it enough Basel played really well and gave Bayern hell (bars) Bayern can still be stifled even with a near full strength team A preview of Bayern’s upcoming January and February games up to the first leg of the Champions League Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

6 Jan 202410min

Bayern Munich has returned to training, but somehow the transfer action has been hotter than what has been going on during the practice sessions. Knowing that Bayern Munich is eager to spend some money and add a few players during this transfer window, the rumors are flowing. Let’s take a look at what we have on tap for this week’s episode: Catching-up on some an older take to see how it is going. A rundown of the rumor mill, including what we have heard about VfB Stuttgart’s Alexander Nübel and Serhou Guirassy, Chelsea FC’s Trevoh Chalobah, Fulham FC’s João Palhinha, and AC Milan’s Fikayo Tomori. The increasing likelihood that Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting and Frans Krätzig could leave on loan assignments. Discussing the Bild report that Joshua Kimmich, Leon Goretzka, Serge Gnabry, Matthijs de Ligt and Alphonso Davies are being closely monitored and how that could mean bad things for their respective futures with the club. Finally, we lighten it up with some thoughts on this season of Fargo and my progress working through the Marvel movies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

4 Jan 202437min

Well, it is 2024 and we have the very first Bavarian Football Works podcast of the year for release!On this episode, we have a lot to talk about (despite the Winterpause), so why waste any time in droning on about it...let’s just do it! Here is what we have on tap for this episode: With a growing divide in the fanbase and a war brewing between the #TuchelOut vs. #TuchelTime segments of the crowd, we have identified three things that need to happen for Bayern Munich fans to fully get back on board with things. Can they do them? Or maybe the better question is will they do them? We are also looking at the futures of Assessing the futures of Joshua Kimmich, Leroy Sané, Alphonso Davies, Bouna Sarr, Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting, and Sven Ulreich — all players who have contracts expiring in 2024 or 2025. While Thomas Muller and Manuel Neuer are in a bit of a different situation because they are knowingly working year-to-year, these other players all could be packing their bags this summer. Plus, Chuck managed to piss off his wife with interesting pronunciations for Pennsylvania towns. (That’s a bonus!) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2 Jan 202435min

Ah...the Winterpause is here, so Bayern Munich is on hiatus. Much like rust, however, the Weekend Warm-up Podcast never sleeps. Despite the break, there is still plenty to talk about when it comes to Bayern Munich and the German national team. So, let’s get down to it! Here is what we have on tap for this week’s episode: The most recent transfer rumors, including Joshua Kimmich to Manchester United or Manchester City...and how Matthijs de Ligt might also be on the chopping block. Should Real Madrid’s Toni Kroos return to the German national team? Is this just another tinkering maneuver for Julian Nagelsmann to help quell his insatiable need to make change after change. What do the rumors about Kroos say about Nagelsmann’s confidence in Joshua Kimmich and Leon Goretzka? One final Germany note...İlkay Gündoğan as a No. 10 for Germany? Where does that leave Jamal Musiala, Florian Wirtz, and Thomas Muller? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

28 Dec 202341min

The Bundesliga may be on break this week but that doesn’t mean the drama will stop. After the European Court of Justice ruled against UEFA in favor of the European Super League, Bayern Munich were one of the first clubs to come out against the new competition and affirmed their commitment to the existing European football pyramid. However, with big clubs like Real Madrid and Barcelona pushing for it plus FIFA looking for their own piece of the pie with the Club World Cup, can Bayern keep its place at the top of football for much longer?In this episode, INNN and Samrin discuss the following: The return of the European Super League — good or bad? Why Premier League teams continue to refuse to join the Super League, and how it differs from Germany. Isn’t the Premier League already becoming a Super League? How UEFA and the top clubs across Europe brought this outcome on themselves. How leagues can still block a Super League themselves. Why teams like Madrid and Barca, plus the teams in Italy would probably not mind being banned from their league if they can play in the Super League. How FIFA is trying to get a bigger slice of the pie with the revamped Club World Cup and the new World Cup format. Is football headed for a Formula 1 style closed system? Isn’t the situation in the Bundesliga with Bayern Munich’s dominance an example of what football is headed towards? Shouldn’t Bayern Munich also be held responsible for the current situation in European football? Closing out with a look at the drama at Borussia Dortmund and what it means for the league. 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.

25 Dec 20231h 3min

Bayern Munich close out the first half of the season (effectively, not officially) with a 2-1 win on the road over Wolfsburg that displayed the best and worst of what the Bavarians have showed throughout the Hinrunde. With some downtime in the schedule, now is the moment to reflect on where the team is, how it has played, and where things might be going....so let’s get to it: Running back the first half of the season, assessing where Bayern Munich is at this stage of the season. Grading players and position groups — see who ranked high and who needs to make some big improvements in order for Bayern Munich to get where it needs to be for the second half of the season. Discussing Thomas Muller’s well-deserved new deal, his recent performances, and what kind of role — if any — he has moving forward under Thomas Tuchel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

21 Dec 202346min