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Bavarian Podcast Works — Weekend Warm-up Show Season 5, Episode 11: What will it take for Bayern Munich’s Manuel Neuer return to the German national team? Maybe Julian Nagelsmann to bend the knee; Should the Bundesliga play games abroad?; and MORE!
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Bayern Munich’s news cycle is off the charts even during this international break, That said, we have some intertwining news to discuss between club and country, plus some other interesting topics on the agenda. Check out what we have on the latest edition of the Bavarian Podcast Works — Weekend Warm-up Show:
- Is the only thing standing between a return to the German national team for Manuel Neuer, pride? Is it a longstanding beef with Julian Nagelsmann? Let’s discuss.
- Bayern Munich to play Bundesliga games outside of Germany? That does not seem like it would go over well.
- Some news odds and ends — FC Barcelona still owes Bayern Munich 20M for Robert Lewandowski. Daniel Peretz to terminate his loan with Hamburger SV? Bayern Munich confident with Michael Olise. Kingsley Coman blames Max Eberl for his exit.
- Reviewing HBO’s Task.
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Bavarian Podcast Works S8E21: Germany readies for Slovakia; Bayern Munich to eventually get Nick Woltemade?; More news on Harry Kane; Lennart Karl and Tom Bischof are killing it; The three-way dance for future center-backs at Bayern; and MORE!
43:57|This is what we have on tap for this episode:Germany prepares to face Slovakia.Nick Woltemade still might be the striker of the future for Bayern Munich.Does the future of Bayern Munich's striker position sit with Woltemade or Dušan Vlahović? Or...will Harry Kane extend?Lennart Karl and Tom Bischof have starred for Germany’s U-21s. Are they ready for bigger roles for both club and country.There could be a Nico Schlotterback vs. Marc Guéhi vs Ibrahima Konate debate brewing among fans.Reports are circulating that Bayern Munich is going to have a quiet winter. What should they do…if anything?
Bavarian Podcast Works — Postgame Show: Luxembourg 0-2 Germany (UEFA World Cup Qualifiers)
31:01|his is what we have on tap:A look at Germany’s starting XI selections…who stood out, who struggled, and more.Some frustrations with another slow start.A rundown of the scoring and substitutions as we walk through the flow of the match.Some final takeaways on the match.
Bavarian Podcast Works — Weekend Warm-up Show Season 5, Episode 16: Let's reflect on Bayern Munich and where this is going?; Bayern eyeing two kids to help form the next generation?; a Listener Q&A; and MORE!
58:32|This is what we have on tap: With a break in the action for Bayern Munich, it is time to reflect on some of things. Let’s talks about how we are feeling about this squad as it stares down the final month of the Hinrunde.Bayern Munich seems to be ramping up its scouting in preparation for the winter. Let’s take a look at some of the names that are being linked to the Bavarians — Givairo Read and Nathan De Cat:A Listener Q&A
Bavarian Podcast Works — Preview Show: Germany vs. Luxembourg, Slovakia (UEFA World Cup Qualifiers)
34:43|The German national team is back in action and has two very winnable games during this international break. With Luxembourg and Slovakia on deck, the Germans should be well-poised to pick up two victories.Against Luxembourg, Germany head coach Julian Nagelsmann should be able to play with his lineup a bit, but against Slovakia, Nagelsmann will have to be on-point. Last time around, Slovakia stunned the Germans 2-0 and Nagelsmann will want to avoid a repeat of that flat performance.This is what we have on tap for this episode:A look at the player selections by Nagelsmann.A rundown of the previous results.How Nagelsmann might approach each game.A prediction on each match.
Bavarian Podcast Works S8E20: What to watch for with Bayern Munich and Germany during this break; FC Barcelona’s Robert Lewandowski could retire after this season; It’s Crystal Ball time; and MORE!
59:26|Bayern Munich is on break and the German national team has taken center stage, but that does not mean we are bereft of topics.Luckily for all of us, there is much to talk about when it comes to both Bayern Munich, so let’s get to it. This is what we have on tap for this edition of the Bavarian Podcast Works Show:What to watch for during this international break — it might not necessarily be what you think.Robert Lewandowski might be contemplating retirement and why that is a little shocking even though he is 37-years-old.Gazing into the Crystal Ball — an early look at Bayern Munich’s final games before the winter break.
The Bundesliga Rundown with Marcus Iredahl: Matchday 10
40:48|This Bundesliga season is shaping up to be another tight one for the unlucky few fighting to secure their place. The football down in the cellar might not be the most beautiful or creative — but it promises plenty of grit, fight, and energy.This episode covers:Paul Simonis’ short stint at VfL Wolfsburg – was it the right call to let him go?How did FC Augsburg go from one of the toughest sides to break down to the team conceding the most in the league?St. Pauli and their struggle to find the back of the net.Mainz 05 and the challenge of balancing European football with a thin squad.FC Heidenheim – is the greatest Cinderella story of our lifetime coming to an end?If you’re on BlueSky, be sure to follow the Bundesliga Rundown and Bavarian Football Works at:@ https://bundesligarundown.bsky.social@ https://bavarianfbworks.bsky.socialIf you’re on Instagram, be sure to follow the Bundesliga Rundown at @TheBundesligaRundownAlso, 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.
Bavarian Podcast Works S8E19: The aftermath of Bayern Munich’s draw with Union Berlin; Things don’t seem to be improving with Dayot Upamecano; Joshua Kimmich deserves your respect; and MORE!
45:41|Bayern Munich sputtered into the international break with a 2-2 draw against Union Berlin.While it was tough watch at times, there is no reason to panic…right? Right?Right — and let’s talk about why, plus more on the next edition of the Bavarian Podcast Works Show:The aftermath of Bayern Munich’s 2-2 draw with Union Berlin. How are fans feeling? Did Vincent Kompany go to the well one too many times? Was the team tired, uninspired, or both?Do Bayern Munich fans appreciate just how good Joshua Kimmich is?Dayot Upamecano is getting more suitors (Manchester United, Inter Milan, Liverpool, Paris Saint-Germain, Real Madrid) and things are not progressing with Bayern Munich. Are the obstacles too much to overcome? Should they be?Would Ibrahima Konaté be a good successor if Upamecano leaves?Jamal Musiala could take a little longer to get back.
Bavarian Podcast Works — Postgame Show: Union Berlin 2-2 Bayern Munich (Bundesliga)
43:35|Bayern Munich hit the road in the ultimate “trap game” situation after big wins over Bayer Leverkusen (Bundesliga) and Paris Saint-Germain (Champions League) just before an international break.For any team, that could have spelled danger — and this Bayern Munich squad was not immune.Bayern Munich and Union Berlin fought to a 2-2 in a match that reeked of danger for the Bavarians from the opening whistle. Let’s get this started and talk about how this all played out. This is what we have on tap on this edition of the Bavarian Podcast Works — Postgame Show: A look at Bayern Munich’s starting XI selections…who stood out, who struggled, and more.A rundown of the scoring and substitutions as we walk through the flow of the match.Some final takeaways on the match.
Bavarian Podcast Works — Weekend Warm-up Show Season 5, Episode 15: Bayern Munich has to strike while the iron is hot; Champions League power rankings; Germany’s roster selections; Listener Q&A; and MORE!
01:05:30|Bayern Munich is en fuego, but watching Paris Saint-Germain deal with the pains of trying to repeat in the Champions League can show everyone how difficult it is to stay healthy, be consistent, and catch all of the same breaks.All of that is a big theme for this edition of the Bavarian Podcast Works — Weekend Warm-up Show! We’ve got a strong lineup of segments and some awesome questions from some dedicated listeners. Catch up on it all right here! This is what we have on tap:PSG is showing that it is hard to repeat…and that is why Bayern Munich needs to strike this season.Champions League Power Rankings.A look at the German national team selections by Julian Nagelsmann. Is he going back into “Mad Scientist Mode?“Listener Q&A.A quick review of It: Welcome to Derry, episode 2.