

Bavarian Podcast Works
The Bavarian Podcast Works Team
This podcast is for fans of FC Bayern Munich and the German national team. We cover games, discuss transfer rumors, and hit all of the major news on Bayern Munich. Check out our lineup including the Flagship Show, the Weekend Warm-up, the Preview Show (before games), and the Postgame Show (after games). If you like Bayern Munich - or football in general - check us out!This Podcast has been created and uploaded by Bavarian Podcast Works and is part of the talkSPORT Fan Network. The views in this Podcast are not necessarily the views of talkSPORT. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Aug 5, 2025 • 47min
Bavarian Podcast Works S8E4: Some BFW updates; Bayern Munich has a familiar face in camp and loaned out another youngster; Is Bayern making the right personnel decisions?; and MORE!
Let's catch up on the comings and goings of the last few days. This is what we have on tap for this edition of the Bavarian Podcast Works Show:Bavarian Football Works is still migrating...trust us, we are waiting to fire away.Tarek Buchmann's rumored move to 1. FC Nürnberg is now official -let's talk about the details and what it means for his future.Thomas Müller is still rocking his Bayern Munich kit and training with the team, but don't get your hopes up.The Bayern Munich big wigs had a secret meeting and Bild has the details. You might not like what you hear!Did Bayern Munich make the right decision in keeping Serge Gnabry and Leon Goretzka? What about Kim Min-jae? Who might still go? We might know. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 3, 2025 • 1h 6min
Bavarian Podcast Works S8E3: Heat check on how we’re feeling about Bayern Munich; Which young players have a chance to stick this season?; Bayern just needs to stop the nonsense and get Nick Woltemade; Grading the transfers; plus MORE!
Bayern Munich’s summer is pretty much over. Sure, there a few weeks left of the transfer window, but games have started and the preseason slate of matches is in motion.Let’s take a look about how things are going, where they might go, and how they might get there. This is what we have on tap for this edition of the Bavarian Podcast Works Show:Bayern Munich got off to a good start for the 2025/26 season, so let’s unpack how we’re feeling about there things stand and how they look.Did the debut of Luis Díaz excite you?Are you bought into Tom Bischof and do you think there are enough minutes to go around in the midfield.Paul Wanner could get his chance…is he ready?Joao Palhinha’s move works for everyone involved.It is time to stop messing about, Bayern Munich needs to go get Nick Woltemade and stop its standoff with VfB Stuttgart.Our “too early” transfer report card on Bayern’s moves.Catching up on all of Bayern Munich’s moves so far for the first team and on campus.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.

Aug 2, 2025 • 33min
Bavarian Podcast Works — Postgame Show: Bayern Munich 2-1 Olympique Lyon (Friendly)
Bayern Munich hosted a solid Olympique Lyon side in a preseason friendly tat might have been a little more challenging than some would have thought.Regardless, the Bavarians outlasted the visitors for a 2-1 victory behind a brace from Michael Olise. 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 our thoughts on the mix of youngsters and veterans. What did we like? What needed work?A rundown of the scoring and substitutions. Which kids were able to showcase themselves and who might need more seasoning.Some final thoughts and takeaways 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.

Aug 1, 2025 • 1h 1min
Bavarian Podcast Works — Weekend Warm-up Show Season 5, Episode 1: Bayern Munich is set to loan João Palhinha to Tottenham Hotspur; What happens if Harry Kane leaves in 2026?; A Listener Q&A segment; review of Happy Gilmore 2; and MORE!
Bayern Munich had a busy week, so let’s unwind and break it down. This is what we have on tap for this edition of the Bavarian Podcast Works — Weekend Warm-up Show:In a crazy turn of events, João Palhinha is headed to Tottenham Hotspur. What does that mean for Bayern Munich from a sporting perspective and financially?Reports are finally dropping that Harry Kane could leave Bayern Munich after this season. How concerned should Bayern Munich fans be? Does the club need to reconsider its stance to hold firm on its bid for Nick Woltemade?An awesome Listener Q&A segment.A review of Happy Gilmore 2 — and maybe two reasons to get excited for what HBO/Max has coming up.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.

Jul 30, 2025 • 46min
Bavarian Podcast Works — Preview Show: Bayern Munich vs. Olympique Lyon (Friendly)
Bayern Munich has had quite a week.The Bavarians finalized the much-anticipated signing of Luis Díaz from Liverpool FC to give the team a new look at left-wing? Will the 28-year-old get an early starting nod or will Vincent Kompany hold him out a bit longer? That will be just one of the key decisions made for the match against Olympique Lyon at the Allianz Arena.This is what we have on tap for the first Bavarian Podcast Works — Preview Show of the preseason:How crazy is it that Bayern Munich is already playing a game?Let’s take a look at the player movement going on for both teams.So, who is left on the roster for each squad?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.

Jul 29, 2025 • 52min
Bavarian Podcast Works S8E2: Luis Diaz arrives and inks his deal with Bayern Munich; Who needs to win — and dominate — the preseason for Bayern; A mini-rant on João Félix; Is Tottenham Hotspur ready to make its move for João Palhinha; and MORE!
Bayern Munich is a busy place this week, so let’s get moving, too! This is what have on tap for this edition of the Bavarian Podcast Works Show:Luis Diaz has arrived in Munich, passed his physical, and signed his deal. A new era begins...Will Vincent Kompany hand Diaz the job or will he have to battle Serge Gnabry and Kingsley Coman.Is there any chance that Coman or Gnabry get sold this summer?Why Paul Wanner, Aleksandar Pavlović, and Josip Stanišić need to win the preseason.A mini-rant on João Félix.Tottenham Hotspur could be ready to pay €52 million for João Palhinha.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.

Jul 27, 2025 • 50min
Bavarian Podcast Works S8E1: Bayern Munich is getting Liverpool’s Luis Diaz; A transfer rundown; Is Bayern being too aggressive with Jamal Musiala’s comeback?; Thomas Müller to Vancouver Whitecaps?; and MORE!
Bayern Munich will have Luis Diaz in tow for this season, but that move is not the only one in motion. After allegedly getting that deal done, Bayern Munich can now expedite its plans for the rest of the transfer window, so let’s talk about it. This is what have on tap for this edition of the Bavarian Podcast Works Show:News is breaking and everything looks to be in order for Bayern Munich’s acquisition of Liverpool FC star Luis Diaz. It’s happening and now we can start to react to how this will all work.Now, Bayern Munich is going to press hard for VfB Stuttgart’s Nick Woltemade.Is Benjamin Šeško a possibility for Bayern Munich?So ends the tenure of Bryan Zaragoza.Gianluigi Donnarumma could leave PSG...will Bayern Munich activate its interest?In a turn of events, Thomas Müller is reportedly going to spurn LAFC in favor of the Vancouver Whitecaps.Jamal Musiala is embracing the grind of his comeback, but it is too much, too soon?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.

Jul 26, 2025 • 36min
Bavarian Podcast Works — Weekend Warm-up Show Season 4, Episode 53: Are we headed into an era of stability at Bayern Munich?; €75 million might be Bayern’s magic number for Luis Diaz; and Bayern made its last bid on Nick Woltemade...let’s discuss it all!
Bayern Munich’s summer action is heating up after a lull and a move or two could be on the horizon. Let’s catch up on all of it on this edition of the Bavarian Podcast Works — Weekend Warm-up Show:€75 million might be Bayern’s magic number for Liverpool’s Luis Diaz — and we think we finally know why we have been feeling so iffy about the situation.Bayern made its last bid on Nick Woltemade, which could still fall short of the mark. If that fails...who’s next? Maybe of three Red Bull-related players.Are we headed into an era of stability at Bayern Munich? Despite rumors of disconnect, there could be a pathway forward to structure.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.

Jul 22, 2025 • 41min
Bavarian Podcast Works S7E62: Is there a disconnect internally at Bayern Munich?; Thomas Müller to LAFC?; Is VfB Stuttgart aligned on Nick Woltemade?; Let’s catch up on Bayern’s walking wounded; and MORE!
Bayern Munich is working on hard a few deals, but could also be working through issues internally. Let’s talk about what came out of the news this week and if Bayern Munich fans should be concerned on this edition of the Bavarian Podcast Works Show: Thomas Müller to LAFC?Is there a disconnect in the Bayern Munich front office — and also with the club’s supervisory board?VfB Stuttgart could be just as wacky as Bayern Munich these days...let’s talk about why?Hiroki Itō, Alphonso Davies, and Jamal Musiala were all spotted at Säbener Straße this week. Let’s talk about where things stand for each of them on their respective roads to recovery. 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.

Jul 20, 2025 • 1h 4min
Bavarian Podcast Works S7E61: Bayern Munich fans need to accept the reality — the club is probably getting Luis Diaz; Should Bayern have walked out away from talks with VfB Stuttgart?; Who’s really to blame for the Florian Wirtz pursuit?; and MORE!
Bayern Munich’s summer transfer window could be heating up very soon.The dominoes are falling all around Bayern Munich and with each move, it should open up things for another. After a relatively quiet and composed approach to squad planning for the summer, it is time to start wheeling-and-dealing.Let’s get into all of that on this edition of the Bavarian Podcast Works Show:With a move for Hugo Ekitiké getting close, the reality is that Bayern Munich is likely going to get Luis Diaz…whether fans like it or not. Let’s discuss…Bayern Munich has reportedly exited talks with VfB Stuttgart to focus on a deal for Diaz. What should fans think? Will Bayern return to the negotiating table? Is this all spiraling out of control?It might just be time for Bayern Munich to rip off the band-aid. If there are options to sell Kim Min-jae, João Palhinha, and Sacha Boey, Bayern Munich should just unload them. It is time to stop thinking patience is a virtue with every player who underperforms.A final note on Florian Wirtz as Bayer Leverkusen’s CEO gloats over Bayern’s failure to land the star player.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.