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Monday: Men In Blazers Podcast
Tuesday: European Nights
Wednesday: Big Match Breakdown
Thursday: Weekly Special
Friday: Big Weekend Preview
LIVERPOOL VS. MANCHESTER CITY IN A CLASH OF CIVILIZATIONS. Rog and Davo break down the final Premier League meeting between Pep and Klopp. Arsenal go top of the table. And Spurs are coming 'round the outside, 'round the outside for those Champions League spots. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
And, we're back! Join Roger Bennet and Tommy Vietor for another season of World Corrupt, with a focus on why Saudi Arabia is investing billions in football. Episode 1 coming March 16. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
IT'S THE WEEKEND AND LIVERPOOL FACE MANCHESTER CITY! We've also got the undercard of the season in the shape of Villa v Spurs: what a time to be alive. We also have some HUGE announcements (sound up the bugle) for the Men in Blazers media network this WGFOP. Strap in. Courage. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Sam Mewis is joined by Seattle Reign forward Bethany Balcer to discuss her unusual path to the pros, what it was like getting her first USWNT cap, and if she will ever release the tweets??? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Rog is joined by the New York Times', Rory Smith to talk about all of this week's Champions League action. Plus, this weekend's massive clash between Liverpool and Manchester City. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
BAYERN MUNICH IN MANAGERIAL CRISIS??? Thomas Tuchel is Bayern's most recent coaching casualty, with the club and manager announcing their conscious uncoupling at the end of the season. Rog and New York Times Chief Soccer Correspondent Rory Smith are back to break down exactly how the Tuchel/Bayern pairing was troubled from the start. Plus, with the managerial turnover at Bayern reaching a fever pitch...is the club finally nearing a tipping point? Then, Rog and Rory deep dive into Sporting Lisbon...
PEP'S MANIC MANC DERBY DELIGHT. Rog and Davo breakdown a massive comeback Manchester Derby Win for City. Plus, Liverpool get their first dramatic ending to a match in six long days. And Everton... well, they Everton'd. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
IT'S THE MANCHESTER DERBY! Rog looks ahead to this clash of the titans of the north, as we see once and for all whether United are even in swiping distance of City's perch. Also: Poch's pressure, the USMNT's new nickname and a rallying cry from Matthew McConaughey. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Sam Mewis is joined by USWNT and Portland Thorns forward Sophia Smith to discuss her growing leadership role on the USWNT, how the team is using this W Gold Cup to help them prepare for this summer's Olympics, and what Sophia learned from last summer's World Cup. Follow The Women's Game on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and subscribe to our YouTube Channel @womensgameMIB. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
"THE SOCCER BALL IS THE GREAT PEACEMAKER." Those are the words of a man full of life truths and eternal wisdoms, Oscar winning actor and Austin FC's Minister of Culture Matthew McConaughey. And on the latest Men in Blazers pod special, Matthew sits down with Rog to discuss his love of the world's game, from how Austin FC built its incredible club culture and fan base, to what the US Men's National Team could learn from songwriters. Plus, Matthew breaks down how music has helped him build his mos...
"IT GOES DEEPER THAN FOOTBALL. IT'S PEOPLE'S LIVES." Those are the words of Wrexham midfielder and club legend Elliot Lee speaking on what makes Wrexham such a special place to play. And in the latest installment of This Week in Wrexham, Powered by SToK, Elliot sits down with Rog to deep dive into his incredible career journey to Wrexham AFC: starting from his childhood garden where he played with his father, Newcastle United great Rob Lee, to his career beginnings at West Ham and Luton Town, al...
LIVERPOOL WIN FIRST LEG OF KLOPPRUPLE. Liverpool get a last gasp win over Chelsea in the Carabao Cup Final thanks to a towering Virgil Van Dijk header. Plus, we got ourselves a three horse title race after a MASSIVE win for Arsenal against Newcastle. And Everton's point deduction gets... deducted. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
CARABAO CUP FINAL PREVIEW BABY! Rog looks ahead to the battle for the first piece of silverware in the English football calendar: could this be the last trophy Klopp wins for Liverpool, or even the first trophy Poch wins with Chelsea. Also, we bid farewell to a Premier League legend (at least for now), ‘Uncle Roy’ Hodgson. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Sam Mewis is joined by Lionesses legend Jill Scott to talk through her incredible career that culminated in England's Euros win in 2022, her reality TV show stardom post retirement, and how women's football has soared in recent years in the UK and beyond. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Rog goes live with the New York Times' Rory Smith to discuss Porto's 1-0 win over Arsenal, as well as all the other Champions League action from this week. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
"BARÇA IS A CLUB THAT CHEWS PEOPLE UP AND SPITS THEM OUT." Those are the words of current (but not future) Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez. And on this episode of European Nights, Rog and New York Times Chief Soccer Correspondent Rory Smith deep dive into Xavi's transition from player to manager at Barcelona, how things took a turn for the worst this season, and why the club culture in Catalonia is so broken. Then, Rog and Rory break down the unexpected career trajectory of one-time wunderkind ...
ROG IN WREXHAM. Rog Pods from the Premier Inn in Wrexham, North Wales the day after attending the Reds 1 - 0 win over Notts County. Plus, a recap of Saturday's Premier League games. Including City dropping points (audible gasp). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Sam Mewis is joined by Gotham FC and USWNT star Crystal Dunn to talk through her recent move to the Big Apple, what's ahead in 2024 for the USWNT, and what her typical day looks like as both a professional athlete and a mom to 18 month old Marcel. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
XABI ALONSO TO LIVERPOOL? European Nights with Rory Smith is BACK to break down the question on everybody's mind following Jurgen Klopp's shocking announcement that he will be stepping down at the end of the season. But Xabi's current club, Bayer Leverkusen...they've got something pretty special cooking over in the Bundesliga. Rog and Rory deep dive on how Xabi turned "Neverkusen" into an undefeated buzzsaw and whether taking over at Anfield is the right move...not for Liverpool, but for Xabi Al...
THREE TEAM TITLE RACE. Rog and Davo breakdown a weekend in which Arsenal, Liverpool and City all delivered victory. Spurs fans close all their Apple Watch exercise rings while watching a comeback victory over Brighton. And Rog urges patience to all those watching Gio Reyna at Forest. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
EL CHEATICO. Rog takes goes deep on Manchester City vs. Everton, in a battle of rule breakers. Plus, Big Ange continues to bring that news conference smoke. And the debut of our new segment, PrizePicks "More or Less." See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Sam Mewis is joined by England and Barcelona right back Lucy Bronze to relive the Lionesses' historic Euros win in 2022, discuss what Lucy loves most about living and playing in Barcelona, and if she would ever consider a move to the NWSL. Follow The Women's Game on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and subscribe to our YouTube Channel @womensgameMIB. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
ARSENAL TOP LIVERPOOL AT THE EMIRATES: "Arsenal fans deserve happiness, too....That is what this is. The building of club culture. A winning club culture built from top down." Plus, all the rest of the action from this weekend's bonkers slate of games: Manchester United....are good again? Chelsea are not. And the match of the weekend that everyone saw coming...Newcastle vs. Luton Town. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-n...
ARSENAL VS. LIVERPOOL. IN THE FACE. Rog looks ahead to a full Premier League buffet featuring some massive games and tasty side dishes. Plus, Gio lands at Nottingham Forest. And, what is our best Premier League commentators worked in Cornhole and Bull Riding See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Sam is joined by USWNT and Chicago Red Stars forward Mal Swanson to discuss how her devastating injury just months before last year's World Cup was much worse than initially reported, how her recovery is going, and what she loves most about living in Chicago. Follow The Women's Game on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and subscribe to our YouTube Channel @womensgameMIB. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Rog is joined LIVE by the New York Times' Rory Smith to discuss Klopp leaving Liverpool and all the midweek Premier League action. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
"I LOVE FOOTBALL MORE THAN I LOVE BASKETBALL. I WISH I WAS A FOOTBALL PLAYER." On the latest Men in Blazers pod special, Rog is joined by The Process himself, Philadelphia 76ers Center and reigning NBA MVP Joel Embiid. And the man is proper football. Rog and Joel deep dive into his childhood obsession with football in his native Cameroon, how he became a massive Arsenal and Real Madrid fan, and the undying love he has for the great Peter Drury. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and...
KLOPP STEPPING DOWN AT END OF SEASON. "More than a manager. A quasi-religious figure… the heart and soul of not just the team, but of the entire city of Liverpool. It is incredible what he has done for an area that needs life and jobs and energy. It is heartbeat level stuff." Plus, a wild FA cup weekend: Maidstone madness, Manchester United schadenfreude, and the world of darkness that is Everton football club. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at http...
ONE SHOW. TWO PREMIER LEAGUE HEROS. On the latest Men in Blazers pod special, Rog is joined by not one but two incredible guests who have made their mark on football in very different ways. First, the Iberian football genius and mastermind behind the current Manchester City dynasty Pep Guardiola joins the show to breakdown how he continues to motivate his City squad that has already accomplished so much, as well as the secret behind how he chooses his impeccable touchline outfits. Then, the prid...
Sam Mewis reflects on the past week after her retirement announcement and is then joined by USWNT Captain and Olympique Lyonnais midfielder Lindsey Horan to discuss how much she is loving life in France, how she got over the infamous Danielle Van De Donk incident at the World Cup last summer so quickly, and what is in store with for the USWNT in 2024 with Emma Hayes, the Olympics and beyond. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privac...
