Bavarian Podcast Works S8E4: Some BFW updates; Bayern Munich has a familiar face in camp and loaned out another youngster; Is Bayern making the right personnel decisions?; and MORE!

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

Bayern Munich traveled to Rotterdam to face off with Feyenoord and while the Bavarians were not exactly given a warm reception, the visitors certainly did not make themselves at home either in a stunning 3-0 defeat.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.A rundown of the scoring and substitutions.Bayern Munich looked confused and lethargic at times to start things off.Feyenoord was on a mission and goalkeeper Justin Bijlow was sensational.What a disaster for Bayern Munich.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.

22 Jan 30min

Bayern Munich will be looking to climb up the Champions League table when it travels to the Netherlands to take on Feyenoord.Inching toward officially being “hot”, Bayern Munich will be looking to build off the positives it had in matches vs. RB Leipzig, Borussia Monchengladbach, Hoffenheim, and Wolfsburg, while improving upon some of the negatives.On paper, Bayern Munich is a very heavy favorite, but Feyenoord has proven to be a tough out in the UCL this season despite its status in 18th place of the Champions League table.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 Feyenoord 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.

21 Jan 37min

The show in Germany continues.The action on the pitch is epic and energetic, despite mainland Europe remaining cold, dark, and rainy.Today’s episode of the Bundesliga Rundown will cover:Miraculous comebacks in BochumMarco Rose’s inconsistency in managing an equally inconsistent teamDieter Hecking (and his iconic eyebrows)The impressive Sebastian Hoeneß and his VfB Stuttgart! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

20 Jan 38min

Bayern Munich is in a hellacious stretch here, but we have you covered with everything. Check out what we have on tap for this edition of the Bavarian Podcast Works Show hosted by Chuck and Jack:Some final thoughts on Bayern Munich’s win over Wolfsburg.Is Max Eberl punching walls and slamming tables every time Leon Goretzka puts in a good performance? Or...is Vincent Kompany bailing Eberl out by giving Goretzka this kind of opportunity.The Alphonso Davies contract situation has been a wild story to follow. Where do things stand? Has Bayern Munich gone too far with its salary package to secure the deal?Jamal Musiala has — allegedly — gotten the release clause that he wants. Is that a bad precedent to set?Will Musiala have the allure of Leo Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo to other players?How important is it to keep Joshua Kimmich? Is he doing his due diligence or running Bayern Munich through the ringer because he is a maniac?Also, 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, @2012nonexistent, @TommyAdams71 and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

19 Jan 37min

Bayern Munich faced off with a game and very tough Wolfsburg side in a Bundesliga match that showed us a lot about both teams.Bayern Munich ultimately won a tense 3-2 match behind a spectacular effort from Leon Goretzka (!?), but the match also did leave a lot to discuss. 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 — really surprising.A rundown of the scoring and substitutions.Bayern Munich came out on a mission and just overwhelmed a good Wolfsburg side. The Wolves, however, are for real.Leon Goretzka might be going on a Jay and Silent Bob-like crusade against internet commenters.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.

18 Jan 34min

Bayern Munich is hosting a resurgent VfL Wolfsburg side for a Bundesliga showdown with a squad that has simply not gotten on track during this campaign.Bayern Munich will be looking to win its third consecutive game to start the second half and fourth straight overall. 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 Wolfsburg and Bayern Munich.Why Bayern Munich should be wary.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.

17 Jan 33min

Bayern Munich is fresh off a 5-0 stomping of Hoffenheim, but the club could be facing bigger battles in the boardroom than on the pitch these days.Let’s talk about it all. This is what we have on tap for this episode of the Bavarian Podcast Works — Weekend Warm-up Show:Here comes the winger surge — and how about Mathys Tel making some progress?Let’s talk about Bayern Munich’s rumored signing of Tom Bischof. What it means, what about the timing, and how likely is it that the deal is already fully done?Is Jonas Urbig the next one? Bayern Munich might have its limits in how good it feels about the FC Köln goalkeeper.What’s going on with Alphonso Davies?Should we make anything out of the Ousmane Diomande rumors?Also, 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, @2012nonexistent, @TommyAdams71 and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

16 Jan 37min