Bavarian Podcast Works

It’s February. Grey. Rainy. Cold.

But thankfully, we’ve got Bundesliga football to keep us warm and entertained.

In this Rundown episode, we dive into:

• Is refereeing quality getting worse in the Bundesliga?
• Do we even need VAR?
• Daniel Thioune as Werder Bremen's new coach.
• Is Albert Riera everything that Dino Toppmöller wasn't?
• ... and much more!

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Bayern Munich picked up a win over Hoffenheim, so we will touch on what we learned from that and a lot more. This is what we have on tap for this episode:

• The aftermath of Bayern Munich’s 5-1 victory over Hoffenheim.
• No minutes for Leon Goretzka or Tom Bischof and Kim Min-jae didn’t even dress. Vincent Kompany says it’s not a big deal. Is it? Seems like this could be telling about the futures of Kim and Bischof.
• Never would have t...

So Bayern Munich crushed a ten-man Hoffenheim side 5-1, putting end to all speculation that the Bundesliga title race was about to be blown wide open. Still, it wasn't the dominant win the scoreline suggests, as Vincent Kompany's men had to fend off dogged resistance from the most in-form team in the league.

In this episode we talk about the following:

• How Vincent Kompany had to balance the starting XI between preparing for ...

Bayern Munich hosts third-place Hoffenheim in the Bundesliga's Match of the Weekend! There is much to talk about, so let's get to it. This is what we have on tap:

• A look at the Bundesliga table and recent results.
• A look at each team and some names to know.
• Hoffenheim has a solid group and can score...Bayern Munich's defense has its work cut off for it.
• A guess at Bayern Munich’s starting XI.
• A prediction on the match.

Bayern Munich and Dayot Upamecano have reportedly reached an agreement on a new contract. Let's talk about the following:

• A rundown of the reports on how this all came to be after it looked so bleak -- including some inside details from Bild and Sky Germany.
• How the numbers still matter and will tell a big party of this story once revealed.
• What this means for the future of the backline. 

Today’s episode discusses:

• Is there a genuine title race in the Bundesliga — and how worried should Bayern Munich fans be?
• Borussia Dortmund falling into the same old trap… but this time getting away with it.
• Hoffenheim’s remarkable resurgence.
• Albert Riera and why Eintracht Frankfurt’s new coach is such a fascinating appointment.
• ...and much more.

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• What's wrong with Bayern Munich? The team is in a slump, but we don't think it will last long.
• February is a crazy month with a dastardly schedule -- Bayern Munich cannot afford to let this funk linger.
• Bayern is getting some minor business done.
• Luka Vušković is impressive.
• Dayot Upamecano's situation is driving everyone crazy.
• Are there other defenders to consider?

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Bayern Munich travelled to Hamburg to square off with HSV in the Bundesliga and got a much more difficult game than they probably imagine. Ultimately, the game ended 2-2.

There was a lot to discuss, so let's get to it:

• A look at the starting XI -- which featured yet another different mix of players for Vincent Kompany (that's a good thing).
• Kompany's newfound willingness to rotate will require patience from fans because it is abso...

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

• Bayern Munich midfielder Leon Goretzka will officially leave the club.
• Wrapping up Bayern Munich's UCL League Phase performances and what lies ahead.
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• Sacha Boey is refusing to leave the club.
• Tottenham Hotspur wants Serge Gnabry, but he is content to stay at Bayern Munich.
• One more reason to keep a close eye on Bayern vs. Hamburger SV as Bayern likes a cer...

Bayern Munich is off to visit Hamburger SV for a Bundesliga showdown. This is what we have on tap for this episode of the Preview Show:

• A look at the Bundesliga table and recent results.
• A look at the last meeting between the clubs.
• A look at each team's injuries and illnesses.
• A breakdown of Hamburger SV's roster.
• Keep an eye on Luka Vušković.
• A guess at Bayern Munich’s starting XI.
• A prediction on the match.

Bayern Munich travelled to the Netherlands to square off with PSV Eindhoven in the Champions League and pulled out a 2-1 victory. There was a lot to discuss, so let's get to it:

• A look at the starting XI -- which featured yet another different mix of players for Vincent Kompany (that's a good thing).
• A surprise start for Jonas Urbig.
• Why Kompany's subs made a lot of sense.
• A rundown of the scoring and substitutions.
• Some final takea...

Bayern Munich travels to the Netherlands for the final League Phase match in the Champions League vs. PSV Eindhoven. This is what we have on tap:

• A look at how each team got to this point and why PSV Eindhoven needs to win this game.
• A look at the UCL table.
• A breakdown of PSV Eindhoven's roster.
• An appreciation of Ivan Perišić.
• A deep dive in the maturation of Paul Wanner and why the kid might really be turning the corner in his ca...

Following a horrible Champions League week for German teams, this Bundesliga matchday was surprising, to say the least.

This episode of the Bundesliga Rundown will talk about:

• The Hamburg Derby
• Bayern Munich's first loss of the season
• Edin Džeko’s move to Schalke 04
• Aaron Anselmino
• FK Bodø/Glimt (!)
• and the positive DFL revenue report

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

• Some final thoughts on Bayern Munich's loss to FC Augsburg and what it means for the Bundesliga.
• Is Bayern slumping or just too depleted by injuries, illnesses, plagues, etc.?
• Is Borussia Dortmund about to make a run at Bayern?
• Lennart Karl is going through some growing pains.
• Jamal Musiala needs more time.
• Bayern Munich should plan to get Nico Schlotter...