Bavarian Podcast Works S8E18: The aftermath of Bayern Munich’s win over Bayer Leverkusen; A primer for Bayern vs. PSG in the UCL; The deeper meaning of Vincent Kompany’s wild moves; Bayern’s trouble with breaking through internationally; and MORE!

So Bayern Munich swept aside Sporting CP 3-1 in a performance that saw Serge Gnabry, Lennart Karl, and Jonathan Tah all get goals (and Joshua Kimmich too, technically). The win gets Kompany one step closer to qualifying top 8 and making the Round of 16 in the UEFA Champions League. In this episode, INNN talks about the following:How Kompany chose the best possible lineup for the task. A short recap of how the game went. Serge Gnabry -- should Bayern Munich give him an extension?The maturity of Lennart Karl. Why Alphonso Davies' return is a game changer. A player by player breakdown of each performance. Joshua Kimmich had a mixed bag. And more!As always, we appreciate any and all feedback! Also, check out our Patreon and support us if you can! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

9 Dec 31min

This week, we look across all the Matchday results, with an extra focus on two struggling sides: FC Augsburg and Mainz 05.We’ll take a deeper dive into why the FC Augsburg ultras are protesting the club’s “new direction” – and unpack what that direction actually is.We’ll also explore the “European phenomenon” (a term Marcus coined): why so many smaller teams find it tough to balance European football with their Bundesliga form.And finally: Matchday 15 will feature the first-ever Hinrunde Awards – and you can help decide which categories will be up for grabs! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

8 Dec 38min

Bayern Munich will host Sporting CP in the Champions League, so let's discuss the match. This is what we have on tap:A look at how each team got here and a glance at their recent form.A guess at Bayern Munich’s starting XI.A prediction on the match. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

8 Dec 45min

Bayern Munich have slowed down tremendously since the international break. Things look better after the win over Stuttgart, but still - it's not as good as it could have been. In this episode, INNN and Samrin discuss the following:Did Bayern Munich peak too early? Similarities to other seasons. What can Vincent Kompany do better? Does Florian Wirtz regret his move to Liverpool? Does Bayern regret not signing him? Hint: The answer is no. The pressure Harry Kane is under. Some notes on potential winter signings. As always, we appreciate any feedback! Check us out on Patreon and support us if you can! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

7 Dec 1h 5min

Bayern Munich swept aside VfB Stuttgart with a dominant 5-0 victory, but the performance itself was nothing to write home about. Maybe that itself is worth examining, because what kind of 5-0 win doesn't deserve praise across the board?In this episode, INNN tackles the following:How Vincent Kompany chose to rotate and the logic behind it. A game recap and how things went for Bayern. The overall issue of fatigue hurting the club. Why set pieces cannot remain this poor. The current midfield situation is untenable. A review of each player's performance individually. The insane impact of Harry Kane and why he maybe should have stayed on the bench. As always, we appreciate all your feedback! Remember to support us on Patreon if you can! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

6 Dec 27min

This is what we have on tap for this episode of the Bavarian Podcast Works — Weekend Warm-up Show:Were Bayern Munich fans spoiled by the team's early season dominance?Some odds and ends, including Bayern's newfound look into the Americas, Thomas Müller vs. Leo Messi, and Timo Werner.An Entertainment Rundown! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

5 Dec 52min

Bayern Munich will travel to VfB Stuttgart, so let's discuss the match. This is what we have on tap:A look at how each team got here and a glance at their recent form.A guess at Bayern Munich’s starting XI.A prediction on the match. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

4 Dec 32min

Bayern Munich hit the road to face Union Berlin in the DFB-Pokal in a match that was wild.Two own goals, two penalties, and some general chaos. What an odd match!In this case, at least Bayern Munich exited Berlin with a win (and a trip to the DFB-Pokal quarterfinals).This is what we have on tap on this edition of the Bavarian Podcast Works — Postgame Show:A look at Bayern Munich’s starting XI selections…who stood out, who struggled, and more.A rundown of the scoring and substitutions as we walk through the flow of the match.Some final takeaways on the match. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

3 Dec 31min