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Bayern Munich's first friendly caused zero concern.What's going on with Bara Sapoko Ndiaye?Jürgen Klopp and Germany are officially official.The case for and against Bayern Munich getting Bradley Barcola.Hopefully, a final word on Michael Olise. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Michael Olise played some pickup footy in NYC.GMS says Harry Kane is close to a deal.MLS is taking on a whole new look.Jurgen Klopp is all set as Germany coach.Germany's roster tiers.Listener Q&A / Mailbag.A brief Entertainment Rundown. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Some thoughts on the World Cup finale.Cycling back to the Biggest Disappointment conversation.Winners and Losers from the World Cup.Who ended the World Cup hot and who ended cold.And so it begins...Bayern Munich's preseason is underway. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sky Germany is reporting that Jürgen Klopp has cleared the final hurdle to take over Germany.England's win over France was wild.An update on the Michael Olise transfer saga.4 Germany players on Most Disappointing List from the World Cup.More info on the Bundesliga's media rights plan for the United States. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

More info on the Bundesliga TV deal -- there is good news for you Peacock subscribers.The fallout from Argentina vs. England.The latest on Michael Olise...what should fans believe?Four things Jürgen Klopp needs to fix right away.A brief Entertainment Rundown.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Well, the Bundesliga just inked a new deal in the United States — and you need to know the specifics because, well, they are something. Tune in so we can break it down:What the deal is and what is changing.Why this could be bad.Why this could be good.Our final takes on this news. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A field of 64 teams for the World Cup?Bayern Munich's amazing streak is on the line.Harry Kane has a legacy game vs. Argentina.Bayern Munich's restructured transfer process and the call to trim the salary budget...again.The curious case of Kim Min-jae and why Bayern Munich's efforts for a sale were always going to end up fruitless.What's with the delay in Germany announcing Jürgen Klopp? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The World Cup quarterfinals were wild, but somehow went as expected.What to make of the Manuel Neuer-Julian Nagelsmann-Alexander Nübel fracas that erupted on Friday.Looking back at that time Bayern Munich tried to get Erling Haaland -- and pissed off Robert Lewandowski in the process.Bayern Munich is continuing "Operation Unload", but not everything has been easy. Bryan Zaragoza and João Palhinha could be closing in on moves, but there is a lot more work for Max Eberl to do.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our takes on the World Cup quarterfinal matches.The dangers of hot take culture and why a whole lot of people are either in denial or just owe Christian Pulisic an apology.Bayern Munich is going to give Tom Bischof a bigger role this season and why that is a great thing.It might be a while before Bayern Munich looks to bring in any more players.Young players on the move -- Noël Aséko Nkili to Eintracht? Said El Mala eyeing BVB? Johan Manzambi headed to Newcastle? Karim Adeyemi to FC Barcelona?A brief Entertainment Rundown.Please note that due to a storm we lost approximately 3 seconds of audio in the first segment and 2.5 seconds in the second segment as the mic cut out and diverted to laptop audio as backup.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chuck and Jack take look at the coaching debacle and some of Julian Nagelsmann's biggest mistakes. How do you fix the roster? Who can step in? Should Germany expect youngster to rise up? Who won't be back?What kind of progress can Germany make in the next World Cup cycle with the UEFA Nations League and EUROs in the near future.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Putting a bow on the Anthony Gordon saga.Bayern Munich inked Arijon Ibrahimović and has now settled in on an Elite 8 for its attack.Why this will be Vincent Kompany's most challenging season -- and why he might be ready for the task.Philipp Lahm checked in on Germany's travails -- and became the latest pundit to call out the obvious (why couldn't Julian Nagelsmann see these things?)The USMNT made it as far as it should have...why are people so angry? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chuck and Ineednoname get together to talk about Germany's failure. Here is what is on tap:The mutual interaction between what has happened at Bayern Munich and Germany these past few years.How this affects Bayern Munich going forward.Why every coach seems to make the same mistakes and why those issues from the past are still prevalent today.Ineednoname ties Germany and Bayern's tough times (from a few seasons ago) to the misuse of Thomas Müller in past years.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bayern Munich needs to get Jamal Musiala, Alphonso Davies healthy before it can even think about playing them.Jürgen Klopp really might be Germany's last hope. If not him, this could be ugly!The remarkable heart shown at the World Cup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Well, this snuck up on us, but it's season six of the Weekend Warm-up!Some behind the scenes BFW.Julian Nagelsmann cannot recover from this and Jurgen Klopp has a release clause.Luka Vušković signed with Brighton & Hove Albion -- should Bayern Munich have gotten in the mix? Why didn't they?Is there still a way to get Micky van de Ven from Tottenham?The lowdown on Alphonso Davies and Nathaniel Brown.A very quick Entertainment Rundown. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Julian Nagelsmann is rightfully on the hot seat.Is Jürgen Klopp the right move?Nagelsmann's four biggest mistakes.Some Bayern Munich injury updates and roster thoughts.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A look at the starting XI and the big decision to bench Jamal Musiala for Deniz Undav.The move did not work as Germany was shaky and played nervous.A rundown of the scoring and subs.Some takeaways from the match.The midfield and wingers were an absolute abomination in the first half.Nagelsmann has just not connected with this team on any level.There was no alpha to lead this team when the chips were down.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oh, Canada! Alphonso Davies makes his triumphant return!Round of 32 matches we most want to watch.How the role of pundit is evolving and why mistakes are being made.Transfer ins and outs with Yan Diomande, Robert Lewandowski, and Konrad Laimer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A look at the group stage for each team.Getting to know Paraguay.There has been A LOT of discourse on Julian Nagelsmann, his selections, his ideas, etc. What should we make of it?How should Germany set up to face Paraguay and a prediction on what Nagelsmann will do.A prediction on the match. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How are we rating Germany after the group stage?Who are the winners and losers on the Germany rosters so far?Bayern Munich might stand pat in the central midfield -- is this the right move?A brief Entertainment Rundown. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A look at the starting XI and the decision not to rotate.Yes, Nagelsmann should have rotated.It's all about chemistry...or is it?Did Nagelsmann refuse to rotate in hopes of stopping the calls to change the lineup?A rundown of the scoring and subs.Some takeaways from the match. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A look at the opening game for each team.Getting to know Ecuador.Expect a heavy rotations where possible and VfB Stuttgart reunion in the attacker.A prediction on the lineup.A prediction on the match. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

So, we should be expecting a heavy rotation for Germany, right?The Nagelsmann-Undav memes are hilarious. We are seeing some incredible performances (from fans, players, and teams) at the World Cup.Will Bayern Munich add a central midfielder? FC Bayern has been linked to Tottenham Hotspur's Lucas Bergvall and Borussia Dortmund's Felix Nmecha. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For fans who want to like Julian Nagelsmann, he is making it very difficult.The Deniz Undav situation continues to be mind numbing.Digging into the Real Madrid / Michael Olise situation. Does the statement the club issued mean anything at all?The World Cup has been a blast and we should celebrate it.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A look at the starting XI, why Julian Nagelsmann must change it, and why he probably will not.A rundown of the scoring and subs.Why fans likely hit the bottle in the first half (again).Ivory Coast did nothing special, made a lot of mistakes, and still almost won.Some takeaways from the match -- Nagelsmann cannot get away with keeping Undav on the bench! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Germany can set the tone for the rest of its World Cup vs. Ivory Coast. Michael Olise, Harry Kane, and Luis Díaz have continued their torrid run. €200M for Olise?Let's clear the air on Alphonso Davies and Jamal Musiala -- why they are still great, where they are right now as players, where they might be going, why they are vital to Bayern's future, and why it is okay to expect continued development from them.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A look at the opening game for each team.Getting to know Ivory Coast.Will we see a big showdown between Yan Diomande and Nathaniel Brown?It feels like Leroy Sané is going to start again.A prediction on the lineup.A prediction on the match. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Really...I want to like Julian Nagelsmann, but he is making it hard.How can Nagelsmann look at Deniz Undav's production and put him back on the bench?Nick Woltemade's year has been...wild.Are we getting any closer to figuring out what Ismael Saibari's potential signing might mean? He's got a very important person pushing for him.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A look at the starting XI.A rundown of the scoring and subs.Why fans likely hit the bottle in the first half.Curaçao was game, but just not good enough.Some takeaways from the match. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thomas Müller and Jürgen Klopp called for Julian Nagelsmann to bench Jama Musiala, and Lothar Matthäus vehemently disagreed...as does Julian NagelsmannThe World Cup has been wild so farBayern inching closer to big deals for Ismael Saibari, Nathaniel BrownThat wild Luka Vušković story as Brighton is making a strong push to get the Croatian.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A look at some of the recent work done by both Germany and Curaçao.Getting to know Curaçao.A prediction on the lineup.A prediction on the match.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Okay, the World Cup is here and it is time to get past the griping about Julian Nagelsmann and get excited. Playing a hunch on Kai Havertz? Yeah, we might get Charlie Brown'd again, but let's go!Joshua Kimmich is the right guy for this team, but maybe in the wrong position. Bayern is nearing deals for Ismael Saibari and Nathaniel Brown.After Real Madrid was swatted away, PSG is reportedly next in line to try and get Michael Olise.Thomas Müller seems ready to start his career as an executive with Bayern Munich soon.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thomas Müller says communication was a problem for Germany when it was announced that Manuel Neuer was coming back. The expectations for Jamal Musiala are too high. Joshua Kimmich almost transferred to PSG. Manchester City's Joško Gvardiol is on Bayern's radar, but can they actually get him?Should Bayern worry about FC Barcelona's rumored interest in Lennart Karl?Catching up on Michael Olise's great start with France and that pesky Real Madrid interest.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

BPW presents the complete preview of all 48 teams competing at the FIFA World Cup 2026!Hosted by Marcus Iredahl (former host of the Bundesliga Rundown), the show features two of his mates: Nana Singh, a Berlin native and Hertha BSC supporter, and Aarron Duncan-Macleod, a Scotsman who will be Miami-bound in just a couple of weeks.In this marathon episode, they discuss:The tournament favourites: France, Spain and – much to Aarron's dismay – England.The potential dark horses: Ecuador, Japan and the host nation, the United States.Is Cristiano Ronaldo holding Portugal back? And is Lionel Messi still as good a footballer as he once was?Will Julian Nagelsmann's poor pre-tournament communication cause issues for Die Mannschaft?Which smaller nation will be the most exciting team to watch?With only a few days to go until the World Cup kicks off, be sure to listen to this preview to get a little more informed on all 48 teams – from Iraq to Brazil – and, hopefully, have a laugh with us along the way. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A heat check on Germany.Bayern Munich's transfer plans offer more questions than answers.Michael Olise's status at Bayern and how the Real Madrid rumors could be impactful even if he doesn't move there.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A look at the starting XI.A rundown of the scoring and substitutions.Germany was disjointed, lucky, and missed Lennart Karl.Some final takeaways from the match. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A look at Germany's form after the Finland win and the most recent news on the squad.A dive into the USMNT, who might be better than you think!A look at the last game for both teams.Predictions on the lineup and the match.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bayern Munich is getting close to deals on Eintracht Frankfurt's Nathaniel Brown and PSV Eindhoven's Ismael Saibari.How will this all fit together? What are the potential questions and concerns?Summer Blockbuster Transfer Plan 3.0 is being workshopped...let's discuss why!Germany Watch - let's check in where things stand ahead of the game this weekend vs. the USMNT. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

So...Ismael Saibari, huh? Let's talk about the player Bayern Munich is reportedly in talks to get.The latest on Bayern Munich's links to Kennet Eichhorn, Nathaniel Brown, and Dušan Vlahović.A tortured soul is trying to balance the importance of Uli Hoeneß and Karl-Heinz Rummenigge to Bayern Munich vs. their reluctance to deviate from their established standard.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bayern Munich's Lennart Karl took advantage of his chance vs. Finland.Ibrahima Konaté could be appealing to Bayern.Is there hope for Luka Vušković?PSG is really good (d@mn it!).  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A look at the starting XI.A rundown of the scoring and substitutions.Deniz Undav was a beast!Lennart Karl's performance could (maybe) give the coaching staff some reason to think about giving him another shot.Some final takeaways from the match. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Anthony Gordon chose FC Barcelona over Bayern Munich. How did it happen? Why did it happen? What went wrong? Let's discuss.Blockbuster Summer Transfer Plan 2.0 is already needed (sigh).Gordon's profile won't be easy to find. Barcola? Leão? Woltemade? Godts?What about some dark horse candidates? Undav? Grealish? Foden? Asllani?Julian Nagelsmann's presser left us confused.A brief Entertainment Rundown.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Has Bayern Munich's stance changed on Anthony Gordon?Konrad Laimer is inching closer to a new deal.Liverpool could swoop in AGAIN and swipe a Bayern Munich transfer target.Julian Nagelsmann has a right-back problem and mismanaged his selections.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Reflecting on what was an awesome 2025/26 season for Bayern Munich.Where does Bayern go from here as 2026/27 beckons?The BPW Postseason Awards Gala.Comments on a clickbait controversy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A look at the starting XI.A rundown of the scoring and substitutions.Bayern fought through a smoky haze and a tough effort from VfB Stuttgart.Harry Kane is awesome.Some final takeaways from the match and FC Bayern overall. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Germany's roster selections for the World Cup. What worked? What didn't? Is there too much controversy?What about the John Stones rumor?Raphaël Guerreiro might retire.Checking in on Blockbuster Summer Transfer Plan Version 1.0. Are we ready for Version 2.0 yet? Maybe not.Listener Q&A.A brief Entertainment Rundown. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Former Bayern Munich coach and current German national team manager Julian Nagelsmann has released his roster for the 2026 World Cup in North America.Let's talk through who made the cut, who was omitted, and if this team actually has a chance to win. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A look at the three previous matchups between these two teams.Checking out the VfB Stuttgart roster -- this is a talented group...but Bayern Munich is a bad matchup for them.Deniz Undav is the man.Looking over Bayern Munich's injury situation.A guess at the lineup.A prediction on the match Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Bundesliga Rundown is coming to an end.Words can't express how thankful I am to everyone who has listened, interacted with me, and been part of my journey to explain the ecosystem around FC Bayern Munich and the Bundesliga.My last episode won't be about a team, but a player: Jakub Błaszczykowski — known in Germany as “Kuba” — is my favourite Bundesliga player of all time. Not because he is better than the likes of Harry Kane or his compatriot Robert Lewandowski, but because his life offers inspiration.From the worst possible odds imaginable to a remarkable career, Kuba's story is about redemption and refusing to let your background define you. It's a story about life. It's a story that makes me love this beautiful game.Thank you ALL! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Let's go over the results from Match Day 34, how we did (not great!), and how we finished in the league overall (pretty good!).Our Bundesliga Team of the Season.Our toughest omissions from the BotS.Six young players to watch. (Admittedly, this was supposed to be 7, but we got too caught up in talking about Tom Bischof).  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A quick programming note.Bayern Munich closed out its Bundesliga season in style, but still has one more game to go!Michael Olise was named Bundesliga Player of the Season, but was that the right call? Harry Kane makes a very strong case for it, eh?The focus turns to Germany and how Manuel Neuer, Jamal Musiala, and some of the other Bayern Munich boys fit into that mix.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.