Bavarian Podcast Works

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.

The final episode of The Bundesliga Rundown – for this season!Marcus wraps up the campaign by going team by team – yes, all of them – to break down what went right, what went wrong, and what’s next for each club.In this episode, we dive into:Bayern Munich’s solid first year under Vincent KompanyBayer Leverkusen’s worrying late-season dipRB Leipzig: “They are not serious people!”Growing doubts about Gerardo Seoane at Borussia MönchengladbachWhy it’s great news that St. Pauli are staying upFC Hollywood? Forget it – the real drama is in Dortmund, the most entertaining club in the league...and so much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bayern Munich’s season is over, but the real work might just be beginning.This is a crucial offseason for the Bavarians and the coaching staff and front office will be hard at work to try and maneuver the roster in a way that will set up the squad for the 2025/26 campaign. We have a lot to say about that, so let’s get to it.This is what we have on tap for the Bavarian Podcast Works Show:How should we view this season...and what did we learn?The standard must be — and will be — higher next season.Is there reason to think that Harry Kane might see out his contract...or even stay longer?Bayern Munich has key decisions to make in the coming weeks as Dayot Upamecano, Leroy Sané, Sacha Boey, and João Palhinha are among the players where movement is possible (in one way or another). Let’s break those situations down.Is this a Florian Wirtz-free podcast? Almost, but not quite.Some notes about the Bavarian Podcast Works summer schedule.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 traveled to Hoffenheim for Thomas Müller’s final Bundesliga game with the club and the Bavarians sent him out a winner with a 4-0 victory.Bayern Munich closes this Bundesliga chapter as champions once again, so let’s talk about how it all played out on the Bavarian Podcast Works — Postgame Show. This is what we have on tap:A look at the starting XI.A rundown of the scoring and substitutions.Tom Bischoff and Thomas Müller each got as deserved send off while leaving the pitch.Some final thoughts and takeaways on the match.So...where we do we all go from here?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 rounding into its final week of the Bundesliga season, so you all know what that means — the insanity of the summer transfer window has already begun.Let’s check in on some of the latest news and tackle where we are at with all of it. This is what we have on tap for the Bavarian Podcast Works — Weekend Warm-up Show:The Bayern Munich Frauen have hired a new coach!Xabi Alonso already throwing weight around at Real Madrid?Bayer Leverkusen is going to face a mass exodus this summer.How are we all feeling about Bayern Munich’s pursuit of Florian Wirtz?The dilemma — integrating young players without much hope for playing time or to loan them out? Let’s explore the complexities of this in Bavaria.Kim Min-jae might have fallen out of favor at Bayern Munich. Will he he stick with the club if the Jonathan Tah signing goes through?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, @IredahlMarcus, @enadmo1135, @TommyAdams71 and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.