Bavarian Podcast Works

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Bavarian Podcast Works — Preview Show: Bayern Munich vs. FC Köln (Bundesliga) Apr 10, 2024

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After a rousing 2-2 draw in the Champions League against Arsenal FC, Bayern Munich will now have to shift its focus (a challenge of late) back to the Bundesliga for a date with a scuffling FC Köln side.

On paper, Bayern Munich should be a big favorite, but with another Champions League date with the Gunners looming, the Bavarians could be in danger of falling into another trap game scenario, like what happened last weekend vs. Heidenheim.

This is what we have on tap for this episode of the Bavarian Podcast Works — Preview Show:

A look at the recent league form of both clubs.
Updates on injured Bayern Munich players.
A guess at Thomas Tuchel’s potential starting XI and why it is likely we see a lot of changes.
A prediction on the match.

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Bavarian Podcast Works: Postgame Show — Arsenal 2-2 Bayern Munich (Champions League) Apr 09, 2024

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Bayern Munich went to the Emirates Stadium and came out with a 2-2 draw. It wasn’t pretty, but it gives Thomas Tuchel something to take back to the Allianz Arena for the second leg of the tie. Mikel Arteta will be wondering how his side failed to win after dominating possession for most of the game, and creating plenty of chances.

Here are our talking points from the game:

Does the result match our expectations?
Why did Thomas Tuchel line the team up the way he did?
A recap of how the game went and what it feels like after the result.
Harry Kane — the perfect striker or a man misused?
Why Tuchel’s offensive gameplan makes little sense.
Thomas Müller needs to come back for the second leg, full stop.
How Leon Goretzka and Konrad Laimer shut Arsenal down in the center.
The strange case of Leroy Sané and his general role under Tuchel.
What changes should be made for the second leg? INNN and Cyler disagree.

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Bavarian Podcast Works — Preview Show: Arsenal vs. Bayern Munich (Champions League) Apr 08, 2024

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After falling victim to a trap game against Heidenheim over the weekend, Bayern Munich now needs to shift focus to its Champions League match against Arsenal FC.

At a time where it has to ramp things up to face a very strong Gunners side, the Bavarians are fading. While there should be a slew of players returning from injury available to dress against Arsenal, it remains to be seen just how many will play a key role.

With everything else lost in the season, Bayern Munich should be on a mission to push its Champions League as far as it possibly can. Here is what we have on tap for the Bavarian Podcast Works — Preview Show:

Some thoughts on the recent form of each team.
Updates on injured Bayern Munich players
Will a loss trigger Bayern Munich’s rumored caretaker plan?.
A guess at Thomas Tuchel’s potential starting XI and why he should keep things the same.
A prediction on the match.

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Bavarian Podcast Works S6E39: Can Bayern Munich succeed against Arsenal?; Is this rock bottom for Bayern Munich?; Where did the collapse of Bayern Munich really start?; and MORE! Apr 08, 2024

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A trip to London awaits Bayern Munich; does Bayern Munich have anything left in the tank to tackle Arsenal, especially an Arsenal side that is on course to win the Premier League table? In this podcast, we look at the following:

The Heidenheim mess one more time and what it means for the team
Bayern’s upcoming fixtures as there is a real question mark over Champions League football
Max Eberl’s comments and where the board might have gone wrong in terms of their comments about the current situation
Why the board’s decisions might have led to the current debacle
A preview of the Arsenal tie
A look at the Arsenal tie and a few thoughts on Arsenal’s season so far
Where Bayern stands ahead of the Champions League tie against Arsenal injury wise and mentality wise.

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Bavarian Podcast Works: Postgame Show — FC Heidenheim 3-2 Bayern Munich (Bundesliga) Apr 06, 2024

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In the kind of game that makes a person return to old vices after, the loss to Heidenheim has hurt Bayern Munich not only in their Bundesliga hopes (we can call them dreams at this point), but also in their chances against Arsenal in the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals, as morale will inevitably be low.

Here's our talking points from this game:

The inexplicable changing of tactics that worked in previous games.
The individual performances of Serge Gnabry, Leon Goretzka and Dayot Upamecano.
Manager Thomas Tuchel's insistence on certain aspects of play.
Harry Kane's bad day in front of goal.

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Bavarian Podcast Works: Weekend Warm-up Show Season 3, Episode 39 — Is Bayern Munich too far gone to beat Arsenal in the Champions League?; Is Hansi Flick the right man to take over as next coach of Bayern?; and MORE! Apr 04, 2024

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After getting upset by Borussia Dortmund last week, Bayern Munich is a club grasping at straws for this season and the future.

There is still great talent on the roster, but how it functions for the rest of this season and if it will even be around next season remain to be seen. With so many storylines going on, there was plenty to talk about, so let’s get to it.

Here is what we have on tap for this episode of the Weekend Warm-up Show:

Is it impossible for Bayern Munich to take down Arsenal FC in the Champions League at this point?
Are Bayern Munich players missing the necessary hunger and edge required to win at the highest levels?
The field is narrowing for Bayern Munich’s coaching search and there still is no clear leader in the clubhouse. As the days go by, could Hansi Flick end up being the choice, who makes the most sense?
Why Flick could really be the right guy to take the helm.
Breaking down the second to last episode of Curb Your Enthusiasm.

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Bavarian Podcast Works — Preview Show: Heidenheim vs. Bayern Munich (Bundesliga) Apr 03, 2024

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How does Bayern Munich rebound from a devastating 2-0 loss to Borussia Dortmund?

While Heidenheim is not a juggernaut, it is unclear just how healthy and focused the Bavarians are — especially with a Champions League match against Arsenal FC on Tuesday.

Some would consider this the classic “trap game”, so Bayern Munich head coach Thomas Tuchel might have to dig deep into his bag of tricks to get his squad motivated and mentally on-point for this game.

Let’s take a look at what we have on tap for this episode:

A look at where each team is in the table.
Some thoughts on the recent form of each team and a look back at the first meeting between the two teams this season.
Updates on injured Bayern Munich players.
Corralling the disappointment of a season lost.
A guess at Thomas Tuchel’s potential starting XI and why he should keep things the same.
A prediction on the match.

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Bavarian Podcast Works S6E38: Why Bayern Munich’s loss to Borussia Dortmund was so frustrating; Is all hope lost for the Arsenal tie?; Should Bayern re-up Leroy Sané?; Will Xabi Alonso prevent Bayern from getting a good coach this summer?; and MORE! Apr 01, 2024

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Bayern Munich suffered a deflating and embarrassing defeat at the hands of Borussia Dortmund over the weekend, which left fans angry, puzzled, and...maybe even sad.

So, yeah, it was not great.

But maybe — just maybe — not all hope is lost heading into the stretch run of the season. Let’s take a look at some of the burning topics on this week’s edition of the Bavarian Podcast Works Show:

Why the loss to Borussia Dortmund was so tough to watch and how it could be the impetus for true change.
Mentally, Bayern Munich might just be shot. Is there any hope against Arsenal FC in the Champions League?
How are we feeling about another long-term commitment to Leroy Sané?
Will any coach worth his salt take the Bayern Munich job, knowing how badly they already want Xabi Alonso — who will be available in 2025? Also, what Alonso’s decision to stay at Bayer Leverkusen might be telling us about a potential future with Real Madrid.

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Bavarian Podcast Works: Postgame Show — Bayern Munich 0-2 Borussia Dortmund (Bundesliga) Mar 30, 2024

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Well, that’s it then. Even the most optimistic Bayern Munich fan will concede that the the Bundesliga is gone now. After losing to Borussia Dortmund in an unexpected and humiliating fashion, it’s time to take stock of the season and what’s left to play for.

Here are our talking points from the game:

How this result isn’t surprising. You may remember this talking point from previous pods.
Harry Kane may have had his worst game in a Bayern shirt.
Why Thomas Tuchel’s Bayern lacks a foundation that lets them win.
Subbing Thomas Müller remains a grave mistake.
A player-by-player review of every single performance, including some highlights (Kimmich) and lowlights (Alphonso Davies, Leroy Sané).
What is left to play for this season? How player mentality figures into it all.

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Bavarian Podcast Works: Weekend Warm-up Show Season 3, Episode 38 — Bayern Munich and Alphonso Davies in a standoff; Germany’s potential adds for the EUROs; An update on Bayern’s coaching search; Exploring if Bayern will get another winger; & MORE! Mar 28, 2024

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Bayern Munich is back in action, but the news surrounding the club has exploded in recent days.

Transfer rumors, agent/front office squabbles, injuries, and just about everything in between have hit the news cycle and we are here to discuss it.

Let’s dig in. This is what we have on tap for this edition of the Bavarian Podcast Works — Weekend Warm-up Show:

Assessing the players most likely to get a call into Germany for the EUROs and what the chances really are that any of them will convince Julian Nagelsmann before the deadline.
The agent for Alphonso Davies took Bayern Munich to task over its “ultimatum” to accept a new deal. Can this situation be saved or it already too far gone?
Looking at the most recent news on Bayern Munich’s coaching candidates.
Assessing the transfers rumors linking Bayern Munich to VfB Stuttgart’s Chris Führich and what that could mean for the futures of Serge Gnabry and Bryan Zaragoza?

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