Bavarian Podcast Works — Postgame Show: Bayern Munich 2-0 Gladbach (Bundesliga)

Bayern Munich is in the middle of quite a few things at the moment, so let’s try to tackle some of the most pertinent topics of discussion. Here is what we have on tap for this edition of the Weekend Warm-up Show:Mathys Tel’s transfer situation is a failure by the club, the coaching staff, and the player. None of them had a plan for this season and it led to this.If Tottenham Hotspur wants to pay a crazy fee for Tel, Bayern Munich should sell him.No one should be calling for Vincent Kompany’s head, but he does need to be held accountable for the team’s performances of late — and his man management, which is leaving a lot to be desired.Niko Kovač was hired by Borussia Dortmund...is that a good fit?Bayern Munich could miss out Xavi Simons as he looks likely to make a permanent move to RB Leipzig.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, @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.

30 Jan 38min

Bayern Munich knew what was at stake against Slovan Bratislava in the Champions League and got three points.However, the Bavarians did not catch all of the breaks needed for a top eight finish and will now looks toward the playoff round of the competition for the next step.Bayern Munich was convincing in capturing a 3-1 victory and the game did leave a lot of discussion fodder. Let’s talk about how it all went down and more on the Bavarian Podcast Works — Postgame Show. This is what we have on tap:A look at the starting XI and what was surprising. (Hint: Who needs center-backs?)A rundown of the scoring and substitutions.Some final thoughts and takeaways 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, @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.

29 Jan 28min

After last week’s Champions League disaster-class vs. Feyenoord, Bayern Munich rebounded with a Bundesliga win over SC Freiburg. Now, though, the Bavarians will host Slovan Bratislava in a match they they need to win.Of course, Bayern Munich’s ultimate fate will not be determined until many other results play out, but it all starts with a win in this match. Let’s talk about all of that and more on the Bavarian Podcast Works — Preview Show. This is what we have on tap:A look at the recent form of each team and where they fall in the Champions League table.A look at the rosters and injuries for ŠK Slovan Bratislava and Bayern Munich.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, @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 Jan 26min

The Bundesliga Rundown is about to turn 20! But before that, this episode will highlight Matchday 19, which, according to Marcus, was the most exciting one yet!This episode will tackle the following questions:Is Bayer Leverkusen’s Florian Wirtz the best player on the planet?Has Bayern Munich already won the league?Is Freiburg’s defence too shaky for them to secure a European spot?Should Dortmund hire Ange Postecoglou or Erik ten Hag?... and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

27 Jan 39min

Bayern Munich bounced back with a win over SC Freiburg, but not everything is sitty pretty at the moment.The Bavarians are not exactly a well-oiled machine in the attack at the moment and the coach has been a bit resistant to rotate. It can get a lot better, but will it? We think so, but the club is going to do a better job of moving on from things that don’t work. Let’s dive in. This is what we have on tap for this episode of the Bavarian Podcast Works Show:Some final takeaways on Bayern Munich’s win over SC Freiburg.Is Bayern Munich setting the bar too low for itself? Does the club need to separate itself from underachieving players?Transfer deadline takes on Jonas Urbig, Mathys Tel, Christopher Nkunku, Dean Huijsen.Maybe less is more when it comes to talking about Joshua Kimmich’s future.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, @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 Jan 50min

After a loss during a midweek Champions League tilt vs. Feyenoord, Bayern Munich was desperate, reeling, and injured going into the Black Forest to face an equally-reeling SC Freiburg.Bayern Munich pulled out a 2-1 victory, but it was not overly impressive. In fact, SC Freiburg made a pretty valiant effort at the end, which could have been disastrous for the Bavarians.Let’s talk about how it all went down and more on the Bavarian Podcast Works — Postgame Show. This is what we have on tap:A look at the starting XI and what was surprising. Michael Olise was a shocking omission.A rundown of the scoring and substitutions.Something is missing from this team at the moment and it is hard to pinpoint exactly what is preventing the squad from reaching its potential.Some final thoughts and takeaways 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, @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 Jan 32min

Streaking Bayern Munich was stopped in its tracks in the Netherlands by a stout Feyenoord squad and now needs to rebound against a somewhat desperate and reeling SC Freiburg side.Let’s talk about all of that and more on the Bavarian Podcast Works — Preview Show. This is what we have on tap:A look at the recent form of each team and where they fall in the Bundesliga table.A look at the rosters and injuries for SC Freiburg and Bayern Munich.Taking a peek back at the first meeting between the two teams.A guess at Bayern Munich’s starting XI — and an alternative look at what could happen if Vincent Kompany gets creative.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, @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.

24 Jan 33min

Bayern Munich got battered in Rotterdam by Feyenoord and it opened up a whole lot of discussion about what might be going on with Bayern Munich and why the squad has come up so small at times this season.Let’s talk about what is going on, why fans are so irate, and what might need to change ahead of next season:Is Joshua Kimmich correct? Is Bayern Munich not a top team team at the moment?Will Kimmich’s decision on his future be impacted by games like Feyenoord.What is going on with Harry Kane?Kim Min-jae made another high-profile mistake at a time where he is playing with an injury. How can Bayern improve defensively?Should Vincent Kompany be on the hot seat? He said he knew what Feyenoord was going to do...so why was the result so bad?How much change needs to happen for 2025/26?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, @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 Jan 53min