Bavarian Podcast Works — Preview Show: VfB Stuttgart vs. Bayern Munich (Beckenbauer Supercup)

Bayern Munich’s offseason reload could be starting off in a big way as the club is planning on making a big splash immediately. In addition to that, there was a bizarre story put out by Sky Sport last week, which detailed six top players who could be sold this summer by the Bavarians.Oh, and then there is the German national team and how things look after two friendlies. Yup, there is a lot to chat about, so let’s get to it. Here is what we have on tap for this edition of the Bavarian Podcast Works Show:A look at Bayern Munich’s rumored 40 million splurge on João Palhinha and what that might mean for the other midfielders on the roster.Delving into the six players who Sky listed as for sale this summer.Assessing where the German national team stands afer underwhelming performances against Ukraine and Greece. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

10 Juni 202447min

There is a lot of moving and shaking going on at Bayern Munich and the German national team these days, which means there is a lot to talk about. This is what we have on tap for the latest edition of the Bavarian Podcast Works — Weekend Warm-up Show:Vincent Kompany wants to play a 4-4-2 (hmmm), sell some wingers (yeah!), and has six players targeted for five positions (Paris Saint-Germain’s Xavi Simons, Bayer Leverkusen’s Jonathan Tah, FC Barcelona’s Frenkie de Jong, VfB Stuttgart’s Chris Führich, VfB Stuttgart, Fulham’s João Palhinha, and Everton’s Amadou Onana). What does all of this mean? Let’s discuss.Are we in the final days of Joshua Kimmich being a player at Bayern Munich?Is Julian Nagelsmann’s loyalty to İlkay Gündoğan going to cost him...and the German national team?A little bit of the Entertainment Rundown. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

6 Juni 202450min

Germany swung and swung relentlessly at Ukraine but the Ukrainian defense decided to honour their fellow countryman and recently crowned undisputed world heavyweight boxing champion Oleksandr Usyk by maneuvering expertly around all the offense thrown at them with excellent blocks and weaves.In this episode of the Postgame Show, Cyler (Rayyan) goes over the game, including:-The starting XIs and general shape of both Germany and Ukraine.The tactical decisions made by head coach Julian Nagelsmann, namely those seemingly made to conserve the players.How Germany are beginning to break into the final third, but are failing to break through when in the final third.Some exciting individual performances from Maximilian Beier and Maximilian Mittelstädt.Some worrying individual performances from Kai Havertz and İlkay Gündoğan.The social dynamics of the team, and how Gündoğan’s captaincy is likely more important behind the scenes than on the pitch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

3 Juni 202420min

Bayern Munich, usually a very well run club, is going through a dreadful transition period currently. Vincent Kompany has taken over as manager and things are not exactly rosy. We look at how Kompany’s time at Bayern might pan out, recent transfer rumors and more including:A video of Kompany berating players is rumored to be circulating among Bayern players — will this help or hurt Kompany?Will many players leave Bayern Munich ahead of the next season?Does Bayern Munich really need to be rebuilt?Are the expectations for Julian Nagelsmann’s Germany too high?What will be considered a successful European championship tournament for Germany?Should Leroy Sané’s contract be extended?A few thoughts on Borussia Dortmund’s defeat in the UEFA Champions League final.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, @BavarianPodcast @TheBarrelBlog, @BFWCyler, @bfwinnn, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

3 Juni 202438min

Bayern Munich officially hired Vincent Kompany to lead the club into a new era.Just how long that era lasts remains to be seen, but the new coach will have his work cut out for him as he will need to navigate a few different tasks aside of just establishing himself as a manager.Kompany will not only have to figure out how to get the best out of his current roster, but also will have to help identify new players, which current players need to go, how to win trophies, and do it all without wilting under the spotlight of being a head coach in Bavaria.There is a ton to discuss, so let’s get to it. This is what we have on tap for this edition of the Weekend Warm-up Podcast:Examining the insane story regarding Uli Hoeneß and Karl-Heinz Rummenigge wanting Hanso Flick for a year — and Flick agreeing to it — only to get overruled by Max Eberl and Christoph Freund.Kompany, Eberl, and Freund want a squad overhaul. Specifically, Bayern Munich wants to unload six players with big salaries, but who? Let’s take a look at the possibilities. Is it really necessary? We don’t think so! Let’s discuss it!Some thoughts on Germany’s camp (so far).Transfer comings and goings — and why Bayern Munich could be serving itself a recipe for disaster. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

30 Maj 202451min

The 2023/24 Bundesliga season concluded with VfL Bochum’s remarkable comeback against Fortuna Düsseldorf in the relegation playoff. Inspired by this, we at BFW decided to review a season that — to Bayern Munich fans’ displeasure -featured record-breaking moments, unimaginable Cinderella stories, and disappointing performances from star players and coaches.In this flagship episode, hosted by Marcus Iredahl, we’ll delve into the top three ‘overachievers’ and ‘underachievers’ of the season. We’ll discuss the players, coaches, and teams who either exceeded expectations or fell short, hopefully sparking lively discussions in the comments section!In this podcast episode, we’ll cover the following topics and more:Is Thomas Tuchel the biggest underachiever of this season?Should Bayern fans be worried about Christoph Freund’s abilities?The incredible Cinderella story of FC Heidenheim – a dream for football romantics!Marcus’ pick for ‘Player of the Season.’ Who would you choose?Tune in for an insightful recap of an unforgettable Bundesliga season! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

29 Maj 202446min

Bayern Munich’s offseason is underway and it looks like (again!) the club has made a decision on its coaching hire.Vincent Kompany is likely going to be the man for the job, but the coaching position probably will not be the only experiencing change this summer. The Bavarians are going to be targeting several areas for improvement and — even aside of all of that — the future of many current players on the roster could be in jeopardy as well.We will talk about all of that and more on this edition of the Bavarian Podcast Works Show. Let’s take a look at what we have on tap for this episode:Vincent Kompany looks like he will ink a deal with Bayern Munich and Hansi Flick will do the same for FC Barcelona. Will both clubs be better off for it?Max Eberl made the final call on Kompany...and stepped over Uli Hoeneß to make it happen. Was that a wise move? Either way, he is going to thrive or get fired on his own terms.Could Joshua Kimmich — or any other Bavarians — take a look at joining Flick in Catalonia.Throwing a little appreciation toward Bayer Leverkusen and their incredible season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

26 Maj 202434min

Bayern Munich’s season might be over, but its offseason is already in full swing.The coaching search could be over, the roster overhaul could be starting, and fans can only sit and wait for everything to play out.What do we do in the meantime? Let’s discuss it all!This is what we have on tap for the episode of the Bavarian Podcast Works — Weekend Warm-up Show:Bayern Munich seems very close to hiring Vincent Kompany (where have we heard that before? Xabi Alonso, Julian Nagelsmann, Ralf Rangnick, Hansi Flick, Thomas Tuchel Roberto De Zerbi...) and why this time, fans should take it very seriously without feeling like Charlie Brown trying to kick that damn football.The positives of hiring Kompany — his playing experience, his ability to relate to players, his style preferences match Bayern Munich’s ideals.The negatives — no competitive big game experience, has never coached in major competitions for a high profile club, his locker room command might not jibe with the egos and personalities in Munich, and he just got RELEGATED. All that, plus Bayern Munich cannot afford to miss...again...on this hire.What’s the Weekend Warm-up’s verdict? Well, this might be a little risky.Aside of that, Chris Führich and Theo Hernandez could be on their way to Bavaria, while Jamal Musiala could be on his way out in 2025. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

23 Maj 202442min