Bavarian Podcast Works

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Bayern Munich wanted Florian Wirtz but the transfer fell apart rather quickly. This is what we have for this episode:Is the board to blame for the Florian Wirtz transfer falling through?Is the Wirtz transfer situation comparable to more successful transfer situations such as those of Harry Kane and Michael Olise?What might Julian Nagelsmann have said to Wirtz?Should Bayern focus on purchasing Eberechi Eze and/or Kaoru Mitoma?What did Vincent Kompany have planned for Florian Wirtz? What did the board have planned for him?Should Bayern really focus on finding buyers for Kingsley Coman and Serge Gnabry?Galatasaray are seemingly interested in Leroy Sané; does he need a fresh start?Does Bayern need to have excellent players in every position to be able to compete at the highest level?Some reflections about the DFB Pokal final between VfB Stuttgart and Arminia Bielefeld as well as what it shows about German football and the BundesligaAn ode to Robert Lewandowski as he scored his 100th goal for FC BarcelonaAlso, 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.

Well, it’s over.Bayern Munich lost out to Liverpool FC in the race for Florian Wirtz.It was a choke job of epic proportions, which we have not seen the likes of since the tortoise and the hare. Instead of integrating one of Germany’s best players, Bayern Munich will slide down a level of player to try and find a player or two who can inject some life into the attack without disrupting the good things that Bayern Munich already has going.So...let’s talk about what happened, what went wrong, why Wirtz ultimately chose Liverpool and where Bayern Munich might go from here. It could be a cruel summer...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.

Bayern Munich is headed to the club World Cup, the German national team is preparing for the UEFA Nations League, and the summer transfer window is barreling down on us at a high rate of speed.Simply put, there is no shortage of topics for us to discuss on this edition of the Bavarian Podcast Works — Weekend Warm-up Show:It seems like it is becoming a standard segment of the show, but let’s talk about the latest news on Florian Wirtz.Which is the bigger move — Wirtz or Jonathan Tah?The Weekend Warm-up’s Bundesliga Team of the Season — how many Bayern Munich players got this prestigious nod?Bayern Munich’s loanees had mixed results this season. Let’s talk about how some of the club’s top prospects fared, along with a focus on what might be going on with Paul Wanner.Is another Angelo Stiller about to be created?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.

Julian Nagelsmann just dropped his 26-man squad for the UEFA Nations League Final Four. Jack discusses all the roster choices as well as snubbed players, injuries, and Germany's prospects of winning the tournament in Munich. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bayern Munich is readying for a busy offseason, the German national team is preparing for the UEFA Nations League Final Four, and there is a lot of news dropping by the hour.We’ll hit on some of the biggest stories out there and attempt keep pace with the rapid flow of news and information. Let’s get to it — this is what we have on tap for the Bavarian Podcast Works — Flagship Show:Jamal Musiala is out for the UEFA Nations League per Bayern Munich’s request. How much does that hurt Germany?What will Germany’s roster look like?Is Liverpool FC really a serious contender for Florian Wirtz?Why Bayern Munich cannot afford to wait until 2026 to get Wirtz.Leroy Sané is still in limbo and everyone seems fine with it.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.