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Bayern Munich got back on the winning track with a big victory over RB Leipzig, but — as always — there is plenty more going on at the club to talk about. Why waste any more time? Let’s get down to it! Here is what is on tap for this week’s episode: Some exciting news about the future of Bavarian Podcast Works. Some final thoughts on the weekend win over RB Leipzig — and how fans are (rightly) struggling with whether to be optimistic or realistic about where all this is going. The arrival of Max Eberl should propel Bayern Munich into its next generation — but could end up leaving some players and club staffer behind. What should we make of Leroy Sane’s current struggles — and should Bayern Munich have reservations about re-upping his deal.

Bayern Munich pulled out a late 2-1 victory over RB Leipzig in a Bundesliga match that the Bavarians absolutely needed. Sure, winning the league title at this point seems like a pipedream, but it only takes one game to get the ball rolling. It was not a pretty match, but it did feature quite a few amazing moments — which we hit on in this show. Here is everything that we have on tap for this episode: A look at Thomas Tuchel’s starting XI — and why some of the changes made sense for this match. A rundown of the scoring and substitutions. Some commentary on the fight and perseverance shown by Bayern Munich, even in a match where not everything was clicking. A call to try and capitalize on the slight momentum built up here with a change in leadership. Why this win mattered, despite the lack of a brilliant showing.

One thing you can say about this season for Bayern Munich…it has not been boring. The team is at the crossroads of a precipice (thank you Little Carmine for one of my favorite malapropisms) and Here is what we have on tap for this episode: More thoughts on why the move to keep Thomas Tuchel in charge is just an awful decision. Xabi Alonso, Hansi Flick, Sebastian Hoeneß, or Zinedine Zidane? Who ya got. As the club looks closely at the futures of Joshua Kimmich, Leroy Sané, Leon Goretzka, and Serge Gnabry, what will happen with a quartet of players once considered the heart of the next generation. Should Bayern Munich flip the script and just start planning to acquire Florian Wirtz? Some final thoughts on the mess that became of True Detective — and why Curb Your Enthusiasm did well to get back to its roots.

Bayern Munich will look to get back on track against RB Leipzig this weekend at the Allianz Arena — and it will not be easy. RB Leipzig is not exactly in the best form overall, but is coming off a win over Borussia Mönchengladbach, while the Bavarians are reeling and in the midst of a three-game losing streak. To further complicate matters, there are major issues between some of the Bayern Munich players and head coach Thomas Tuchel. Plus, Tuchel and the club announced that they will part ways after the season. Will he make it that far? The result against Die Roten Bullen could go a long way in determining that. This is what we have on tap for this episode: A look at where each team is in the table. Some talk about what is going on with the recent form of each side. A guess at Tuchel’s lineup. A prediction on the match.

Early on Wednesday, Bayern Munich made the decision to part ways with Thomas Tuchel, but will wait until the end of the season for the move to go official. Say what? With the locker room fractured, the coach at war with several players, and the season caught in a downward spiral...this was the decision? Of course, that means we have A LOT to discuss on this emergency version of Bavarian Podcast Works. Let’s take a look at what we have on tap for this episode: A reaction to the shocking announcement. Yeah, it was shocking strictly because of the timing and repeated denials that there would not be a change. Why this was one of the worst options that Bayern Munich had. What replacements could be in line for 2024/25.

Bayern Munich have now suffered a third loss in a row, losing 3-2 to VfL Bochum and essentially killing the team’s chances at winning the Bundesliga and... possibly putting the nail in manager Thomas Tuchel’s coffin? In this podcast, Samrin and Rayyan discuss what went wrong against Bochum, what’s going wrong in general at Bayern, and what Bayern’s future holds in trying to fix things. Included in this pod:- An overview of the VfL Bochum game, with lineups, a tactical discussion and general outlook of the match. Thomas Tuchel’s future at Bayern and why it should or should not end immediately. Bayern’s prospects for the managerial position if Tuchel were to depart now or in the summer. The problem with the players — a lack of motivation? Conviction? Or something else? Rayyan’s usual jabs at the existence of Twitter as a platform. Be sure to stay tuned to Bavarian Podcast Works for all of your up to date coverage on Bayern Munich and Germany. Follow us on Twitter @BavarianFBWorks, @TheBarrelBlog, @tommyadams71, @bfwinnn, and more.

Bayern Munich is reeling, fans are angry, players are confused, and the coaches, well, the ship seems to have sailed on their messaging breaking through to this groups (much to their own fault). So...yeah, the discussion points are there, so why waste any more time. Let’s get to it; Bayern Munich is in a rut and there is no easy way out given the current situation. Has Thomas Tuchel lost the team? He might have if that recent quote is true! There is no way that Thomas Tuchel is coaching Bayern Munich next season is there? If not, FC Barcelona has some culpability in how this all plays out. The board has culpability with Tuchel’s handling of Matthijs de Ligt. What is going on with Leroy Sane and why no one should really be shocked. Can Bayer Leverkusen Florian Wirtz or AC Milan’s Theo Hernandez change things for the lineup? Will the roster be headed for a massive overhaul next season?

After coming off of another loss — this time against Lazio in the Champions League — Bayern Munich will travel to VfL Bochum in hopes of right what could be a sinking ship. There was a lot to digest from Bayern Munich last two matches — a blowout loss to Bayer Leverkusen, followed up by the Lazio defeat — and now the Bavarians will have to try and grab three points in the league to stay within striking distance of Die Werkself. Let’s take a look at what we have on tap for this episode: A look at where each team is in the table. Can Bayern Munich get it together? An attempt to figure out Tuchel’s lineup for the game — and why common sense probably will not prevail (again). Why Leroy Sane could be Tuchel’s hope. A prediction on the match.

Bayern Munich traveled to Italy to take on Lazio in the Champions League in hopes of getting itself back on track, but failed. It was not a total flamout by any means, but after a disastrous weekend loss to Bayer Leverkusen over the weekend, Bayern Munich desperately needed a win. That did not happen, so let’s pick up the pieces and discuss why. Here is what we have on tap for this episode: A look at Tuchel’s starting lineup. A rundown of the scoring and substitutions. There was a noticeable difference in Bayern Munich’s style of play, but there was also a lot of errant passes, questionable decisions, and general discomfort initially. The unthinkable happened again...Dayot Upamecano had another unfortunate gaffe on the big stage. Another loss. What the hell happened to this season?

Bayern Munich is traveling to Italy for a showdown with Lazio in the Champions League. Though the Bavarians should be considered heavy favorites, there is lingering doubt about how the team will react after being shellacked 3-0 by Bayern Leverkusen on Saturday. Will Bayern Munich respond? Let’s take a look to see if that is in the cards and what else is on tap for this episode: A look at Lazio, where it sits in the Serie A table, and why their current 8th place position is not as bad as it looks. A look at the recent report stating that Bayern Munich coach Thomas Tuchel wants to instill “self-confidence” and “leadership” into the lineup, rather relying on his own “football ideals.” Some thoughts on Bayern Munich’s potential for lineup changes, including what players need to be in the starting XI if the coach is really going to try and change things on the pitch. A prediction on the match.

Bayern Munich’s title hopes this season took a major hit and morale could be at an all-time low under Thomas Tuchel. So...now what? Bayern Munich needs to regroup and figure things out ahead of its midweek match against Lazio in the Champions League and a Bundesliga tilt vs. VfL Bochum. What we can we expect? Let’s discuss: How Bayern Munich can start to fix things, but there is a risk that some parts of this squad are beyond repair. It is time for Tuchel to re-think this strategy in using Harry Kane.  Is a rebound against Lazio in the works? Yes, but if the Bavarians fail, it will tell us all we need to know about this team’s mentality under Thomas Tuchel. Thomas Müller is proving he is the ultimate company man this season (in a good way). Why would Matthijs de Ligt want to hang around Bavaria under a coach, who has no use for him?

Well, that was an unmitigated disaster. Bayern Munich capitulated against Bayer Leverkusen and succumbed to a 3-0 defeat. Now that the team is five points behind in the title race, will the board take action? Or will they wait until Thomas Tuchel crashes out of the Champions League and slides further down the table before pulling the trigger? Leverkusen were so much better. It’s incredibly frustrating. Here are our talking points from the game: What was that lineup? Why did Tuchel choose a back three? Why bench Thomas Müller in a game like this? Thomas Tuchel committed a cardinal sin — he decided to play scared vs Xabi Alonso’s Leverkusen. Somehow, Thomas Tuchel thinks that he’s still coaching Chelsea FC. The stark difference between Leverkusen’s mentality and Bayern’s mentality, from a tactical and strategic standpoint. Why was Guerreiro not used at left-back? A potential explanation. “Did Nagelsmann do anything like this?”, asks Chuck. INNN proceeds to laugh maniacally. Is the Nagelsmann sacking the reason why Tuchel still has his job? The absurd karma of Josip Stanisic’s goal, and why it says damning things about Tuchel’s talent ID and squad building. Is the board ready to write off the season? A defense of the underperformers (Goretzka, Kimmich, Davies, etc.) in this current system. The strange phenomenon of non-negotiables — why do Leroy Sané and Jamal Musiala get a free pass, while other players need to prove themselves constantly? A final word on the game. Be sure to stay tuned to Bavarian Podcast Works for all of your up to date coverage on Bayern Munich and Germany. Follow us on Twitter @BavarianFBWorks, @TheBarrelBlog, @tommyadams71, @bfwinnn, and more.