
Bavarian Podcast Works — Special Edition: Rating the Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany at midseason
The Winterpause allows us some time to reflect on the good, the bad, and the ugly from the first half of the season at Bayern Munich.In this three four-part series for Bavarian Podcast Works, we will breakdown each position group — Attack, Midfield, Defense + the coach! — discuss each player and provide rating for how we feel they have played so far this season.Chuck and Samrin break down Vincent Kompany Here is some of what the duo discussed on the show:A look at how Kompany has adjusted to life on Säbener Straße.How Kompany’s tactics have succeed — and struggled — at various points during the first half of the season.Taking a gander at how Vincent Kompany has dealt with man-management. Has he won the locker room over, but struggled with rotations? Find out.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.
8 Jan 39min

Bavarian Podcast Works: Postgame Show — Red Bull Salzburg 0-6 Bayern Munich (Friendly)
Bayern Munich travelled to Salzburg to take on the local Red Bull outfit for a friendly — and the Bavarians took full advantage of the home side’s hospitality for a 6-0 victory.Bayern Munich was strong from start to finish and only had to thwart minor, pesky spells of relevance from Red Bull Salzburg until the regulars took to their warm and cozy spots on the bench in favor of the reserves.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.A rundown of the scoring and substitutions.Bayern Munich used the preparation wisely and actually looked good in dispatching Red Bull Salzburg.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.
6 Jan 27min

Bavarian Podcast Works S7E24: Expectations for Bayern Munich’s second half; Will the bevy of contract situations be a distraction?; Should Bayern wait until 2026 for Florian Wirtz?; and MORE!
Hosted by Chuck and SamrinBayern Munich is back in action this week, but what should fans expect from the group by the end of the season? One trophy? Two? None?????That is one of the hot topics we discuss on this edition of the Bavarian Podcast Works Show. This is what we have on tap for this episode:Expectations for the second half of the season and what we can reasonably expect Bayern Munich to win — if anything — this season. Also, who poses the biggest threat to Bayern Munich in the league? You might already know...Bayern Munich is dealing with a multitude of contracts issues, including talks with several key players (some of whom would be considered major parts of the foundation for the future). The potential for distraction is real for a lot of the players...will it affect Bayern Munich?Per Sport Bild, Bayern Munich is staying closely involved on Florian Wirtz’s negotiations with Bayer Leverkusen. Is waiting until 2026 for Wirtz a smart move — or will it have an effect on Bayern Munich’s long-term squad planning?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.
5 Jan 55min

Bavarian Podcast Works — Special Edition: BFW Behind the Scenes featuring RIPLT
You come here daily. You read the posts. You listen to the podcasts (or at least you should).Heck, you might even banter with some of BFW staffers in the comments or on social media.But...do you really know us?Now, you will get that chance. In a Bavarian Podcast Works Special Edition Series, we are unleashing unveiling “BFW Behind the Scenes.”In this series you will get to know some of the BFW staffers a little better than you already do. Find out how they got involved with Bayern Munich, Bavarian Football Works, what they like, what they’re into, and what they are expecting from the Bavarians this season.So settle in for some fun as Chuck Smith hosts “BFW Behind the Scenes” — a fun set of conversations with BFW staffers. We’ve got an entire slate of BFW’ers ready to go. Check out the podcasts and let us know what you think!In this edition, you can meet RIPLT.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, @bfwinnn, @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.
4 Jan 34min

Bavarian Podcast Works — Weekend Warm-up Show Season 4, Episode 25: Bayern Munich is back in action...who’s in and who’s still out?; Listener Q&A; Talking Squid Game; and MORE!
Bayern Munich is officially back in action as training kicked off on Thursday. There is much to talk about with that, but also even more to discuss now that the January transfer window is open.Let’s get right to it! This is what we have on tap for the Bavarian Podcast Works — Weekend Warm-up Show:Bayern Munich back in training, so let’s talk about who is in and who is still out.Frans Krätzig has returned from VfB Stuttgart, but could go right back out on loan. Who else could join him?Listener Q&A involving predictions for Bayern Munich’s free agents, plus a question on the wing situation — and who might be a good buy for the Bavarians.A quick Entertainment Rundown — yup, we watched the second season of Squid Game. We won’t spoil anything, but season two lived up to the expectations.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.
2 Jan 1h 3min

Bavarian Podcast Works — Special Edition: Rating the Bayern Munich defense at midseason
Hosted by Chuck and SamrinThe Winterpause allows us some time to reflect on the good, the bad, and the ugly from the first half of the season at Bayern Munich.In this three-part series for Bavarian Podcast Works, we will breakdown each position group — Attack, Midfield, Defense — discuss each player and provide rating for how we feel they have played so far this season.Chuck and Samrin break down the defensive group. Here is some of what the duo discussed on the show:A breakdown of the vast list of players, who we could not rate because we did not see enough of them.A look at why Manuel Neuer might be a lot more maligned than he deserves — and why Daniel Peretz needs to show more if he wants to be “The Next One.”Alphonso Davies has been a lot better, but is he in the midst of a “contract year” or is this the real Davies awakened from a three-year slumber?The best and the worst of Dayot Upamecano and Kim Min-jae.Ratings on all of the players.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.
31 Dec 202456min

Bavarian Podcast Works S7E23: Is it time to be concerned about Alphonso Davies’ future with Bayern Munich; Listener Q&A; Bayern interested in Cody Gakpo, Randal Kolo Muani?; and MORE!
Bayern Munich is getting some much needed rest and relaxation, but Bavarian Podcast Works is still embracing the grind.Our latest Bavarian Podcast Works show tackles some of the hottest topics at the moment, so let’s hop right into it. This is what we have on tap:The end could be near for the Alphonso Davies transfer saga. Will he re-up with Bayern Munich or willA listener Q&A segment that harkened back to 2012 and a Robert Lewandowski injury, while also touching on a potential Bayern Munich acquisition of Tom Bischof, and some quality Jamal Musiala, Florian Wirtz discussion.A look at those rumors linking Bayern Munich to Paris Saint-Germain’s Randal Kolo Muani and Liverpool’s Cody Gakpo.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.
30 Dec 202443min

Bavarian Podcast Works — Special Edition: Rating the Bayern Munich midfield at midseason
The Winterpause allows us some time to reflect on the good, the bad, and the ugly from the first half of the season for Bayern Munich.In this three-part series for Bavarian Podcast Works, we will breakdown each position group — Attack, Midfield, Defense — discuss each player and provide rating for how we feel they have played so far this season.Chuck and Samrin break down the midfield group. Here is some of what the duo discussed on the show:The value of Joshua Kimmich.The promise of Aleksandar Pavlović.The underrated performances of Leon Goretzka and Konrad Laimer.The uncertainty surrounding where João Palhinha might fit into this midfield in the short-term and the long-term.Ratings on each of the players.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.
28 Dec 202446min