Episodes
Published 04/25/24
Bayern Munich fans...the future is now! Or soon...or maybe a little later...but either way, the club does appear to be well on its way to hiring its next coach — Ralf Rangnick, a name that was not necessarily at the forefront of anyone’s mind just a few weeks ago. With all of that going on, let’s get to it and discuss what we have on tap for this edition of the Bavarian Podcast Works — Weekend Warm-up Show: Rangnick to Bayern Munich...how are we feeling about that (if it goes down)? It is...
Published 04/25/24
Bayern Munich is back at home to host Eintracht Frankfurt in the Bundesliga this weekend. Can the Bavarians stay hot against Die Adler? With a Champions League semifinal tie against Real Madrid on the horizon, Bayern Munich’s focus will be at the forefront of this match. The Bavarians should be looking to ride the wave of momentum they have built up, but be careful not to look past a pesky Eintracht Frankfurt side. Here is what we have on tap for episode of the Bavarians Podcast Works —...
Published 04/24/24
Bayern Munich is in the middle of a hot streak, but what might be even hotter is the club’s coaching search. BFW’s Marcus Iredahl walks us down the options being discussed by the Bavarians at this point and why things are in such an odd and dire state when it comes to finding a new manager. This is what Marcus has on tap for this edition of the Bavarian Podcast Works Show: Final thoughts on Bayern Munich’s win over Union Berlin in the Bundesliga. The importance of momentum. Is it good to...
Published 04/22/24
After a magnificent outing against Arsenal, Bayern Munich came into a game against Union Berlin with momentum on their side and made it count, running out 5-1 victors in Köpenick. In this episode, Rayyan (Cyler) goes over the game, including:- The lineups and general setups of both teams. The goals and other major events. The new winger-less attack and how its fluidity affected Union's defensive structure. Union's counter-attack patterns and how Bayern effectively countered said...
Published 04/20/24
Bayern Munich is making quite the late season run and BFW is here for it. After dispatching Arsenal FC in the Champions League, the Bavarians are headed to the semifinals, but that is just one storyline surround the squad right now. Of course, we are here to talk about all of that and more. Let’s take a look at what we have on tap for this episode of the Bavarian Podcast Works — Weekend Warm-up Show: More feelings on the Bayern Munich vs. Arsenal FC outcome and what it means for the...
Published 04/18/24
Bayern Munich is back to Bundesliga action as a road date with Union Berlin awaits the Bavarians. After taking down Arsenal FC in the Champions League, Bayern Munich must now refocus and look to stay hot against a very desperate Union Berlin side. Thomas Tuchel will have some difficult decisions to make regarding his lineup, but the Bavarians should be favorites entering the game. Here is what we have on tap for episode of the Bavarians Podcast Works — Preview Show: Assessing where things...
Published 04/18/24
Bayern Munich did it! They really did it. The Bavarians overcame doubters, at least one supercomputer, and anyone who winced when looking at the starting lineup (guilty!) to down Arsenal 1-0 and advance to the Champions League semifinals by an aggregate score of 3-2. It was a magnificent effort from Bayern Munich that required full buy-in from the squad...which happened! Let’s get down to it and break down the match with Chuck and Marcus. This is what we have on tap for this episode of the...
Published 04/17/24
All of a sudden, Bayern Munich is the team riding some momentum and Arsenal FC is the squad reeling and searching for answers. Football...it is a crazy game. Bayern Munich now has the chance to do what many thought was unthinkable just a few weeks ago — knock the Gunners out of the UCL and advance to the semifinals. When everything seemed lost, Bayern Munich might have found a new life in the latter rounds of the Champions League. Funnier things have happened, right? Here is what we have on...
Published 04/16/24
After a half-decent week in football, Bayern Munich have an actual shot at advancing against Arsenal FC in the Champions League. Unfortunately, this comes with some major caveats — several major players have sustained injuries, and the team still isn’t in great form at the moment. Still, some hope is better than nothing, provided that hope has some basis in reality. In this episode, INNN and Samrin discuss the following: How do we feel about Bayern Munich advancing in the Champions League...
Published 04/14/24
After two consecutive losses in the league, Bayern Munich had to shape up or else qualification to next year’s Champions League could be in serious jeopardy. Now, the game wasn’t super exciting, but it did have its highlights — made all the more poignant with the Arsenal game looming over the horizon. Beating Köln 2-0 is a result the team can probably live with. Here are our talking points from the game: Marcus discusses the seven different changes in their starting line-up compared to the...
Published 04/13/24
Bayern Munich must regroup after its Champions League draw with Arsenal FC, but the match told fans a lot about who the team really is. Knowing that, there is plenty to discuss on that performance, plus the recent rumors surrounding Joshua Kimmich, Alphonso Davies, and Leroy Sané. Here is what we have on tap for this edition of the Bavarian Podcast Works — Weekend Warm-up Show: Why Bayern Munich’s showing against Arsenal FC should give fans reasons to have hope — and why it took so long for...
Published 04/11/24
After a rousing 2-2 draw in the Champions League against Arsenal FC, Bayern Munich will now have to shift its focus (a challenge of late) back to the Bundesliga for a date with a scuffling FC Köln side. On paper, Bayern Munich should be a big favorite, but with another Champions League date with the Gunners looming, the Bavarians could be in danger of falling into another trap game scenario, like what happened last weekend vs. Heidenheim. This is what we have on tap for this episode of the...
Published 04/10/24
Bayern Munich went to the Emirates Stadium and came out with a 2-2 draw. It wasn’t pretty, but it gives Thomas Tuchel something to take back to the Allianz Arena for the second leg of the tie. Mikel Arteta will be wondering how his side failed to win after dominating possession for most of the game, and creating plenty of chances. Here are our talking points from the game: Does the result match our expectations? Why did Thomas Tuchel line the team up the way he did? A recap of how the game...
Published 04/09/24
After falling victim to a trap game against Heidenheim over the weekend, Bayern Munich now needs to shift focus to its Champions League match against Arsenal FC. At a time where it has to ramp things up to face a very strong Gunners side, the Bavarians are fading. While there should be a slew of players returning from injury available to dress against Arsenal, it remains to be seen just how many will play a key role. With everything else lost in the season, Bayern Munich should be on a...
Published 04/08/24
A trip to London awaits Bayern Munich; does Bayern Munich have anything left in the tank to tackle Arsenal, especially an Arsenal side that is on course to win the Premier League table? In this podcast, we look at the following: The Heidenheim mess one more time and what it means for the team Bayern’s upcoming fixtures as there is a real question mark over Champions League football Max Eberl’s comments and where the board might have gone wrong in terms of their comments about the current...
Published 04/08/24
In the kind of game that makes a person return to old vices after, the loss to Heidenheim has hurt Bayern Munich not only in their Bundesliga hopes (we can call them dreams at this point), but also in their chances against Arsenal in the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals, as morale will inevitably be low. Here's our talking points from this game: The inexplicable changing of tactics that worked in previous games. The individual performances of Serge Gnabry, Leon Goretzka and Dayot...
Published 04/06/24
After getting upset by Borussia Dortmund last week, Bayern Munich is a club grasping at straws for this season and the future. There is still great talent on the roster, but how it functions for the rest of this season and if it will even be around next season remain to be seen. With so many storylines going on, there was plenty to talk about, so let’s get to it. Here is what we have on tap for this episode of the Weekend Warm-up Show: Is it impossible for Bayern Munich to take down Arsenal...
Published 04/04/24
How does Bayern Munich rebound from a devastating 2-0 loss to Borussia Dortmund? While Heidenheim is not a juggernaut, it is unclear just how healthy and focused the Bavarians are — especially with a Champions League match against Arsenal FC on Tuesday. Some would consider this the classic “trap game”, so Bayern Munich head coach Thomas Tuchel might have to dig deep into his bag of tricks to get his squad motivated and mentally on-point for this game. Let’s take a look at what we have on tap...
Published 04/03/24
Bayern Munich suffered a deflating and embarrassing defeat at the hands of Borussia Dortmund over the weekend, which left fans angry, puzzled, and...maybe even sad. So, yeah, it was not great. But maybe — just maybe — not all hope is lost heading into the stretch run of the season. Let’s take a look at some of the burning topics on this week’s edition of the Bavarian Podcast Works Show: Why the loss to Borussia Dortmund was so tough to watch and how it could be the impetus for true...
Published 04/01/24
Well, that’s it then. Even the most optimistic Bayern Munich fan will concede that the the Bundesliga is gone now. After losing to Borussia Dortmund in an unexpected and humiliating fashion, it’s time to take stock of the season and what’s left to play for.  Here are our talking points from the game: How this result isn’t surprising. You may remember this talking point from previous pods.  Harry Kane may have had his worst game in a Bayern shirt.  Why Thomas Tuchel’s Bayern lacks a...
Published 03/30/24
Bayern Munich is back in action, but the news surrounding the club has exploded in recent days. Transfer rumors, agent/front office squabbles, injuries, and just about everything in between have hit the news cycle and we are here to discuss it. Let’s dig in. This is what we have on tap for this edition of the Bavarian Podcast Works — Weekend Warm-up Show: Assessing the players most likely to get a call into Germany for the EUROs and what the chances really are that any of them will convince...
Published 03/28/24
Bayern Munich is back in action and what better way to return from an international break than to dive right into a matchup against Borussia Dortmund in Der Klassiker. Bayern Munich still has some belief in trying to win the Bundesliga, but even the players and coaches admit that it will take a lot of help from Bayer Leverkusen to make this a race down the stretch. For Borussia Dortmund, this is a chance to potentially stomp out any semblance of hope that Bayern Munich believes that it...
Published 03/27/24
Bayern Munich’s time off is now over. Germany faced off with a very strong team from the Netherlands in Frankfurt and XXXXXX. For Germany, this international break was extremely important and laid the groundwork for a new era with the national team. Was it successful? Will Germany be able to make a run at winning a trophy this summer? Let’s take a look. This is what we have on tap for this episode: A look at Julian Nagelsmann’s starting XI and how those players performed. A rundown of the...
Published 03/26/24
In the final international game before Bayern Munich’s players return back to Säbener Straße, Germany will take on the Netherlands in a match that could prove to extremely important for Die Mannschaft. Julian Nagelsmann has rallied his troops with a renewed sense of self-belief that has the squad buzzing, but none of that will mean anything without another strong showing. The Dutch will provide a formidable test and should be a good indication of just how much progress has been made under...
Published 03/25/24