The German national team destroyed Bosnia and Herzegovina 7-0 in a match that was just an all-out, thorough domination by the Germans from start to finish. Jamal Musiala’s early goal set the tone for the match, which was as good as the team has looked under Julian Nagelsmann. Somehow — even in a terrific performance — Musiala did not end the game as Germany most impactful player (which tells you just how good Florian Wirtz was). Needless to say, there was a ton to talk about. Here is what we...

Hosted by Chuck Smith Let’s get this out of the way — this is not a Bayern Munich podcast (for this edition only), so we want to give you a fair warning for anyone seeking Bayern Munich or German national team chatter. However, this “special edition” will not affect your normal schedule...a Weekend Warm-up Show has already dropped at its normal day and time! So...let’s talk about how this came to be... After the disappointing second season of House of the Dragon, we had a lot of chatter about...

Hosted by Chuck Smith Bayern Munich is on break, but there is no shortage of topics to talk about. This is what we have on tap for this edition of the Bavarian Podcast Works — Weekend Warm-up Show: Breaking down the report from Sport1 about Bayern Munich’s rumored proposal to Jamal Musiala. What kind of money? How long? Why none of that really matters as much as having the ability now start to build around him as the club’s centerpiece. Bayern Munich is reportedly going to offload at least...

Hosted by: Chuck Smith Former Bayern Munich manager Julian Nagelsmann will lead the German national team into another set of UEFA Nations League games. This time, Germany will face off with Bosnia and Herzegovina and Hungary in what should be more matches for the Germans to build momentum on the road to the 2026 World Cup. Nagelsmann will be dealing with the normal obstacles like injuries and illnesses, but the squad has enough depth and versatility to cover whatever pops up (it also does not...

Matchday 10 saw the in-form Omar Marmoush proving his versatility in scoring once again, this time with a sublime free-kick. We also witnessed the start of life under Dieter Hecking for VfL Bochum, a still ineffective VfB Stuttgart, and Bayern Munich steadily leading the march toward an unexciting title race. Additionally, this episode covers: Why Sebastian Hoeneß’s VfB Stuttgart are facing a serious consistency problem. Why Eintracht Frankfurt are loving life under Dino Toppmöller? A...

Bayern Munich will ease into the break on a nice, little run of wins, so what better time to sit back and assess how things look at this stage. There has been a lot of good, some bad, but a lot to discuss, so let’s get right to it on this edition of Bavarian Podcast Works. This is what we have on tap: Final thoughts on Bayern Munich vs. St. Pauli How should we feel about Bayern Munich to this point in the season? Has Jamal Musiala made the leap? Germany released its latest roster, so...

Bayern Munich faced recently promoted FC St Pauli in a game everyone thought Bayern would run off with. But that wasn’t exactly the case. St Pauli put up an incredible performance against Der Rekordmeister tonight, with a rock solid defense and a creative offense (something Bayern lacked) that they used to hold their own. After a hard fought game like tonight’s, there’s bound to be loads to analyze. So let’s get right into it on this edition of our postgame show: A quick review of what was...

Bayern Munich is in the midst of a scorching hot stretch and Harry Kane has been a big part of the team’s success. So why is Bayern Munich already seeking another striker when Kane’s deal does not end until 2027? Apparently, the planning has begun and there are a lot of options under consideration...but who will be the ultimate selection? That is a big question and we’ll discuss it. What should we make of the striker update? Viktor Yourkeresh A #Project2026 update. Wingers are at the...

Bayern Munich will be looking to stay hot against St. Pauli in the Bundesliga. After trouncing Union Berlin last weekend and taking out Benfica in the Champions League on Wednesday, Bayern Munich is riding the wave of momentum. Will it continue? Let’s talk about that and more on the Bavarian Podcast Works — Preview Show: Bayern Munich is looking to stay hot. A look at the recent form of each team and where they fall in the Bundesliga table. A look at the rosters and injuries for St. Pauli...

Bayern Munich pulled out a 1-0 victory over Benfica in the Champions League, but it was not easy. It was a shaky start for the Bavarians, who — again — dominated play early on, but were unable to really break through. Here is what we have on tap for the Bavarian Podcast Works — Postgame Show: Some initial observations on how Bayern Munich managed to pull out a victory. What worked for Bayern Munich. What didn’t work for Bayern Munich. When will Bayern Munich’s dominance in possession...

Are Bayern Munich emerging as the clear favourites for the 2024/25 Bundesliga title? In this week’s Bundesliga Rundown, Marcus delves into this question and explains why Bayern fans should look beyond the recent 4-1 loss to FC Barcelona and embrace the journey under new head coach Vincent Kompany. This episode also covers: Why Tim Kleindienst is quickly establishing himself as one of Germany’s top strikers. Why Marcus is setting aside Gerardo Seoane’s past to focus on a promising future for...

Bayern Munich is red hot, but has a challenge this week as it prepares to face off with Benfica in the Champions League. While that topic along could carry a whole show, Bayern Munich also found out that it will play Bayer Leverkusen in the DFB-Pokal’s Round of 16 — which ensures one of Germany’s top teams will be going home early. Needless to say, we have a lot to talk about, so let’s get to it. Here is what we have on tap for the Bavarian Podcast Works — Postgame Show: A quick synopsis of...

Bayern Munich thrashed Union Berlin 3-0 in the Bundesliga. The match was never really close as the Bavarians imposed their will on Union Berlin from the outset of the match. Powered by a staunch defense and a relentless attack, Bayern Munich was able to stamp out any threat from Union Berlin and keep the vaunted defense from the visitors on their heels for the entirety of the match. Here is what we have on tap for the Bavarian Podcast Works — Postgame Show: A look at the starting XI. A...

Bayern Munich is back and looking powerful, but can it last? A lot of that will depend on how the team continues to come together over the course of this season. Given that, there are several key issues that could play out in the coming weeks, which could affect some lineup decisions. Let’s talk about all of that and more: Jamal Musiala seems more like to extend his contract than ever. What does this mean for the squad planning process moving forward? If Leroy Sané is eventually unhappy at...

Bayern Munich will be looking to stay hot against Union Berlin in the Bundesliga. The Bavarians need to continue to build momentum ahead of next week’s Champions League match against Benfica. Will there be a distraction? Will Bayern Munich look ahead? Let’s get right down to business and talk about the squads as they head into the match: Bayern Munich is seeking to continue build momentum, but will the squad start to earn a reputation for beating up on weaker teams. A look at the recent...

Bayern Munich was playing against Mainz 05...and some ghosts. Getting past the second round has become extremely difficult for new Bayern Munich coaches, but Vincent Kompany managed to break the “curse” and lead the Bavarians to a 4-0 victory. Bayern Munich used a staunch first half effort to power the squad and a hat-trick from Jamal Musiala to overwhelm Mainz 05. Simply put, Bayern Munich dominated from start to finish. Here is what we have on tap for the Bavarian Podcast Works — Postgame...

Bayern Munich is set to take on Mainz 05 in the DFB-Pokal in what should be a much more competitive match than the one that the Bavarians dominated over the weekend against VfL Bochum. Let’s get right down to business and talk about the squads as they head into the match: Bayern Munich is seeking to continue build momentum, but will the squad start to earn a reputation for beating up on weaker teams. A look how each team fared in the previous round and the recent form of each squad. A look...

As we enter the cold, grey, and rainy autumn days - the Bundesliga is beginning to take shape. This episode of the Bundesliga Rundown with Marcus Iredahl will dive into Nuri Sahin’s inconsistent Borussia Dortmund and Xabi Alonso’s defensively fragile Bayer Leverkusen. It will also feature a special Bundesliga Stadium Awards segment, where Marcus will share his picks for: Best home atmosphere Best away supporters Tastiest stadium food Catchiest intro song Best game ever Learn more about...

Bayern Munich visited VfL Bochum and took care of business, though it was not in an overly convincing way. Dominant? Yes. Convincing? Well...it was poor competition, so it is tough to say. At least Bayern Munich did what it needed to do.  At this stage, the Bavarians should overwhelming an overmatched side like VfL Bochum, but that did not happen. Let’s dive into with with this combination Bavarian Podcast Works Postgame Show / Flagship Show: A look at the starting XI. A rundown of the...

Bayern Munich ran the gamut of emotions from “We’re back!” during a 4-0 victory over VfB Stuttgart to “Oh, no!” after getting dismantled 4-1 by FC Barcelona in the Champions League. So, we are here to address all of it and why waste any more time in bantering. Let’s get to it. This is what we have on tap for this edition of the Bavarian Podcast Works — Weekend Warm-up Show: Where can Bayern Munich go from here? What should fans feel good about. Yes, Bayern Munich can run the table in the...

Bayern Munich will look to bounce back from its Champions League defeat at the hands of FC Barcelona with a Bundesliga game against a VfL Bochum squad that is in complete turmoil. Will Bayern Munich play angry and show resilience or will they sulk and meander through an unmotivated effort against an inferior team? The feeling here is that the Bavarians are going to want to show...something. Heart? Energy? Whatever...Bayern Munich should be playing with a purpose and that will create issues...

Bayern Munich travelled to Spain to take on FC Barcelona...but this was not your older brother’s Barca. Hansi Flick had his team aggressive, creative, and relentless (shades of his tenure at Bayern Munich) and maybe most importantly, Flick had his squad prepared to take advantage of Bayern Munich’s iffy backline — and that is exactly what the Catalans did to snare a 4-1 victory. Needless to say, there is a TON to talk about, so let’s do it. Here is what we have on tap for the Bavarian Podcast...

Welcome back to episode 7 of the Bundesliga Rundown with Marcus Iredahl! The Bundesliga is starting to take shape as we gear up for another round of European competitions. Matchday 7 saw Bayern Munich return to winning ways, Leverkusen once again benefited from a stroke of luck, and Dortmund narrowly edged out FC St. Pauli. Additionally, this episode will cover: Why RB Leipzig may be Bayern Munich’s strongest title contender this season. Why Ole Werner might be one of the most underrated...

Few things are inevitable in football, but Bayern Munich vs FC Barcelona has certainly felt that way in recent years. The two FCBs have an incredibly lopsided record in the UEFA Champions League, with Bayern not just winning games, but winning them by some margin, year after year, ad nauseam. The links between these two clubs are numerous — Barca employ former Bayern Munich men in both Robert Lewandowski and Hansi Flick. Flick especially was considered for the coaching position at Bayern...