Hosted by Chuck SmithLet’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 Game of Thrones, its legacy as a show, the possibilities for it going forward, etc. From that, an idea was sparked for re-watching the show and assessing if we were all vindicated for feeling so bitter about the ending...or if maybe time had healed some old wounds.We will explore all of that and more. There are a lot of fun categories we take a look at...the good, the bad, and everything in between.With Bayern Munich on a hiatus, there was no better time to do this and have all of our minds take a little break from what has been a crazy few weeks for the Bavarians.So, enjoy this if you are into it...or don’t listen if you are not...just be rest assured, we will be turning back to our normal coverage ASAP!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, @bfwinnn, @IredahlMarcus, @2012nonexistent, @TommyAdams71 and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosted by Chuck SmithBayern 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 one winger this summer...who will it be? Can Paul Wanner help fill the void without Bayern having to spend for a replacement? João Palhinha is injured and some fans are unraveling, but it is not the end of the world even against a daunting schedule. Final thoughts on The Penguin. 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, @bfwinnn, @IredahlMarcus, @2012nonexistent, @TommyAdams71 and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosted by: Chuck SmithFormer 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 hurt that Bayern Munich star Jamal Musiala might be the hottest player in Europe at the moment).Let’s just jump into, this is what we have in tap for this episode of the Bavarian Podcast Works — Preview Show: A look at Nagelsmann’s impact on the team and how things are going. Addressing some of what we know in terms of injured players and illnesses. Analyzing what to expect from each position group. Predictions on each match. 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, @bfwinnn, @IredahlMarcus, @2012nonexistent, @TommyAdams71 and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 brief history and societal context surrounding the ‘miserably charming’ city of Bochum and its beloved football club. Dieter Hecking’s eyebrows! ...and much more. 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, @bfwinnn, @IredahlMarcus, @2012nonexistent, @TommyAdams71 and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 let’s dive into what this squad will look like for this week’s matches. 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, @bfwinnn, @IredahlMarcus, @2012nonexistent, @TommyAdams71 and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 different tonight, and what it meant for the rest of the game A (mostly) critical analysis of Bayern’s midfield and offense, and why Leon Goretzka doesn’t start anymore FC St. Pauli’s surprisingly solid performance today on the big stage Jamal Musiala is Vincent Kompany’s machine Can Bayern do better than this? 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, @bfwinnn, @IredahlMarcus, @2012nonexistent, @TommyAdams71 and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 forefront of our discussion once again. An Entertainment Rundown — The Penguin dropped its penultimate episode and we learned a lot about ol’ Oz Cobb. 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, @bfwinnn, @IredahlMarcus, @2012nonexistent, @TommyAdams71 and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 and Bayern Munich. A guess at Bayern Munich’s starting XI...will there be any rotation? A prediction on the match. 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, @bfwinnn, @IredahlMarcus, @2012nonexistent, @TommyAdams71 and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 result in more goals? The center-backs are looking good and handling what they are seeing. What to look for moving forward from Bayern Munich. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Borussia Mönchengladbach. A special Bundesliga Spotlight segment on the biggest DFB-Pokal upsets in history! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices