Bavarian Podcast Works S8E8: Bayern Munich’s transfer window woes; It’s not time to panic…we swear; There seems to be heat in the Bayern offices; Have we already seen the best of Aleksandar Pavlović?; Erik ten Hag on the hot seat?; and MORE!

The German national team — and its Bayern Munich contingent — will have its hands full in trying to deal with a France side, who probably feels as if it needs to show a little something extra after falling to Spain, 5-4.This is a high-powered match-up, which might be a little too hot to handle for Germany at the moment. Let’s get into it — this is what we have on tap for this edition of the Bavarian Podcast Works — Preview Show:A look at where each team stands after losing earlier this week.A rundown of France’s game vs. Spain and why Germany could be in for some trouble.A guess at the starting XI for Germany.A prediction on the match.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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

7 Juni 30min

Bayern Munich is prepping for the Club World Cup, while also exploring what moves it can make to bolster its roster. The German national team is licking its wounds and looking to regroup in time for Sunday’s third-place match.This is what we have on tap for this episode of the Bavarian Podcast Works — Weekend Warm-up Show: Germany’s loss to Portugal showed that the squad is not yet ready for prime time...but does that mean it cannot get there in time for the 2026 World Cup? Nope, so let us tell you why. Jonathan Tah’s performance vs. Portugal did not exactly change anyone’s mind, who thinks he is...just a guy. Joshua Kimmich led by example with his heart, fight, and hustle, but did he fail at helping prevent the team from unraveling?Can Julian Nagelsmann stop himself from over-tinkering?Bayern Munich will soon begin its preparation for the Club World Cup. What storylines should we be watching for?Have we reached the point where the professional football schedule for club and international play has just become too much?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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

6 Juni 39min

Germany hosted Portugal at the Allianz Arena in the UEFA Nations League semifinals and was outdone by a quality Portuguese side that used a second half surge to snatch a 2-1 victory away from a stunned German team.A goal from Florian Wirtz kicked off the action, but Portugal ultimately seized the moment. Let’s talk about all of that and more on the Bavarian Podcast Work — Postgame Show. This is what we have on tap:A look at the starting XI and the decisions that Julian Nagelsmann made.A rundown of the scoring and substitutions. Did Nagelsmann rip the momentum from his squad?Some final thoughts and takeaways on the match, including the remarkable progress that the German national team has made under Julian Nagelsmann.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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

4 Juni 33min

Want some more Bayern Munich and German national team chatter? Awesome, because the Bavarian Podcast Works Show is here to fill that void for you. This is what we have on tap for this edition of the Bavarian Podcast Works Show:Leon Goretzka expected to start for Germany vs. Portugal.Julian Nagelsmann almost made the move back to Bayern Munich. How close did he get? Pretty darn close it seems.Does Bayern Munich really need to go big at left wing? Rafael Leão, Cody Gakpo, Eberechi Eze, and Kaoru Mitoma are all reportedly on the table, but can Bayern Munich really get any of them?Fit is everything — Timo Werner and Jadon Sancho are rich, but should be cautionary tales on how to manage a career path for young footballers.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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

3 Juni 56min

Bayern Munich is off for the moment, so the German national team will take center stage as it prepares to face off with Portugal in the UEFA Nations League Final Four.Germany, led by former Bayern Munich boss Julian Nagelsmann, has made great strides over the past two years, but needs a tourney win to really vindicate itself as being back in the mix as a world power ahead of the World Cup.Let’s get into it — this is what we have on tap for this edition of the Bavarian Podcast Works — Preview Show:A rundown of all of Germany’s injuries — who wasn’t selected, who had to leave camp, etc.A look at the full roster of both squads for Germany and Portugal.A guess at the starting XI for Germany.A prediction on the match.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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2 Juni 34min

Bayern Munich’s stadium hosted the UEFA Champions League final this week! This is what we have for this episode: What went wrong for Inter Milan in the final against PSG?Has Inter progressed under Simone Inzaghi? What kind of mark does this defeat leave on Inter Milan’s legacy and on Inzaghi’s management?What does this victory show about Luis Enrique?What does this final say about society’s link to football?What did the Italian newspapers say about Inter’s defeat? Was a league-style UEFA Champions League group stage better than the previous format?Is Benjamin Pavard missed at Bayern?What does the future hold for Julian Nagelsmann?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.*The Guardian article: https://www.theguardian.com/football/2025/jun/01/champions-league-final-inter-media-simone-inzaghi Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2 Juni 47min

It was a long-time coming, but Bayern Munich finally got its man.The club announced the signing of Bayer Leverkusen defender Jonathan Tah, so now we can officially dive deep into what this means moving. Let’s kick things off with that and then explore some of the other hot button items at Bayern Munich these days. This is what we have on tap for this episode of the Bavarian Podcast Works — Weekend Warm-up Show:How will Jonathan Tah fit at Bayern Munich and how will his presence affect Kim Min-jae’s future in Bavaria.The longer Leroy Sané’s saga goes on, the more teams are — allegedly — creeping out of the woodwork to show interest. Arsenal FC and Tottenham Hotspur are among them, so let’s discuss.The Champions League finale is at the Allianz Arena this weekend. Bayern Munich failed in in its quest for finale dahoam, but Inter Milan and Paris Saint-Germain will do battle. Lert’s talk about how it all got to this point.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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

29 Maj 59min

Like any good story (or maybe good horror story in this case), it must come to an end.The Bayern Munich transfer saga with Florian Wirtz is over as the club lost to Liverpool, so now it is time to eulogize it and put it out of its misery with one last show. This is what we have on tap for this edition of the Bavarian Podcast Works Show:Some final takes on why it was such a big deal that Bayern Munich missed on Florian Wirtz — and why losing to him to Liverpool was a massive failure.A conversation with BPW staffer Jack Laushway, who say down with Florian Wirtz (and other members of Bayer Leverkusen) ahead of the 2023/24 campaign. Let’s talk about what he learned about the star attacking midfielder.Why Bayern Munich should go get VfB Stuttgart’s Nick Woltemade if it really likes him that much — and how the Bavarians can make it work even with the presence of Harry Kane this season.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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

27 Maj 1h 6min