Rog and Rory are back to break down all of the action from this FA Cup weekend, including the paradox that is Arsenal's quadruple chase....the closer they get to it, the harder it becomes. Plus, Tottenham's managerial marry-go-round continues with Igor Tudor filling in for the recently-sacked Thomas Frank...will another new manager fix any of Spurs' problems? And Mo Salah puts on a vintage display in the FA Cup against Brighton...are we witnessing the dying embers of his English career? Make sur...
Feb 16, 2026•1 hr 26 min
Big Weekend Preview returns as Rog and Rory Smith look ahead to a weekend shaped by chaos and FA Cup drama. They start at Tottenham, where Thomas Frank is out, Igor Tudor steps in, and Spurs hover uncomfortably close to danger. Then it’s Arsenal, whose title race tightens after a draw with Brentford and Manchester City still on the schedule. Finally, the FA Cup fourth round takes center stage, with Grimsby looking for another upset, Birmingham hosting Leeds in a throwback derby, and non-league M...
Feb 13, 2026•31 min
Rog and Rory are back after a wild weekend at Anfield saw everyone reaching for their rulebooks...are Manchester City back in the title race? Are Liverpool the odd team out in the Champions League hunt? Plus, Arsenal are suddenly staring at a very real chance for the first-ever quadruple in English history...can the Gunners achieve history? Plus, Michael Carrick has his team playing like the Manchester United of old, and the anomaly of a coach that is Chelsea's Liam Rosenior. Tickets now availab...
Feb 09, 2026•1 hr 28 min
Big Weekend Preview returns as Rog and Rory Smith look ahead to the Premier League weekend. They start at Anfield, where Liverpool host Manchester City in a meeting of two former superpowers, both showing vulnerabilities. Then attention turns to league leading Arsenal, who welcome Sunderland with a six point cushion at the top and growing opportunity for a potential quadruple shaping the conversation. Finally, it’s off to Old Trafford, where Manchester United look to extend their winning run aga...
Feb 06, 2026•25 min
Rog is LIVE from San Francisco's August Hall as part of the MiB Countdown Tour...and this time he's speaking with Green Day frontman and Bay Area legend Billie Joe Armstrong about how he fell in love with Millwall and the similarities between football crowds and sold out rock concerts. Plus, Rog is joined by former NFL quarterback and current General Manager of the Stanford Cardinal football team Andrew Luck to discuss his USMNT superfandom and his experience travelling to the 2014 World Cup in ...
Feb 05, 2026•1 hr 55 min
Rog and Rory are back to break down what was one of the wildest Premier League weekends EVER...including why Arsenal's dominant form over Leeds silenced the doubters, how Tottenham's incredible comeback against Manchester City saved Thomas Frank's job, why Manchester United's back and forth win over Fulham proved they belong in the Champions League, and how Chelsea's come from behind victory over West Ham shows that Liam Rosenior is both lucky AND good. Pre-Order Rog's new book We Are the World ...
Feb 02, 2026•1 hr 20 min
Big Weekend Preview returns as Rog and Rory Smith look ahead to the Premier League weekend. They start at Elland Road, where league leading Arsenal face Leeds amid mounting pressure after missed chances to pull clear in the title race. Then it’s off to Anfield, where defending champions Liverpool host Newcastle with Arne Slot under scrutiny. Finally, Manchester United welcome Fulham in Michael Carrick’s first match as a clear favorite. Can Carrick keep the magic going after stunning upsets of Ma...
Jan 30, 2026•26 min
European Nights returns as Rog and Rory Smith take stock of the final matchday of the Champions League league phase. Weston McKennie’s scoring surge puts Juventus and his own future under the spotlight. Napoli face a defining night against Chelsea, with Antonio Conte once again wrestling with his uneasy relationship with Europe. Plus, predictions, dark horse contenders, and what this reimagined Champions League gets right (and wrong) about modern football. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com...
Jan 27, 2026•31 min
Rog and Rory are back to break down another wild weekend of Premier League action, including another shock Manchester United victory...this time over Mikel Arteta's Arsenal. Are the Gunners still title favorites? Plus, Pep gets Manchester City back on track, Liam Rosenior's Chelsea win again , and Liverpool look lost....is it only a matter of time before Xabi Alonso replaces Arne Slot? Pre-Order Rog's new book We Are the World (Cup today!: https://mibcourage.co/4brQpgG Order multiple copies for ...
Jan 26, 2026•1 hr 31 min
Big Weekend Preview returns as Rog is joined by Rory Smith to look ahead to the Premier League weekend. They start at the Emirates, where Michael Carrick’s newly simplified Manchester United face league leading Arsenal after back to back goalless draws, with debate around low blocks, counterattacks, and Arteta’s attacking choices. Then it’s Manchester City’s humbling stretch, with Rodri’s return, Pep’s adaptation struggles, and whether bottom-placed Wolves can ask questions at the Etihad. Finall...
Jan 23, 2026•25 min
This Week in Wrexham returns as Rog sits down with Wrexham goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo to break down what it's like getting pre-game dap ups from owner Ryan Reynolds, what was going through his mind during his penalty-save heroics versus Nottingham Forest in the FA Cup, and how manager Phil Parkinson uses the club's history as a motivational tactic. Plus, Arthur explains why he rarely celebrates, and what tactics he uses to always stay so calm, cool, and collected. This Week in Wrexham is presente...
Jan 23, 2026•38 min
European Nights is back as Rog and Rory Smith break down this week's slate of games. Pep Guardiola heads into the Arctic Circle as Manchester City take on Bodø/Glimt. Real Madrid implode after the sacking of Xabi Alonso, raising bigger questions about whether any modern manager can survive at the Bernabéu. Plus, Chelsea confront their past as David Luiz returns to Stamford Bridge, prompting a deeper look at what the old Chelsea got right... and what the new Chelsea are still searching for. See P...
Jan 20, 2026•42 min
Rog and Rory are back to break down another wild weekend of Premier League action, including Manchester United's quite shocking victory over cross-town rivals Manchester City. Are Manchester United finally turning a new page? And what's going wrong at Manchester City? Plus, Arsenal squander a chance to pounce on City's loss, Chelsea impress under Liam Rosenior, and Everton....yes, that Everton...topple Aston Villa. Pre-Order Rog's new book We Are the World (Cup today!: https://mibcourage.co/4brQ...
Jan 19, 2026•1 hr 24 min
Big Weekend Preview returns as Rog is joined by Rory Smith to answer your questions ahead of the Premier League weekend. They dig into the 198th Manchester derby, with Michael Carrick stepping in as interim at Manchester United and Manchester City trying to stay within touching distance in the title race. Then Chelsea face their first real league test under Liam Rosenior against an in-form Brentford, while Spurs host West Ham in what some are calling the misery derby. Lastly, Arsenal head to Not...
Jan 16, 2026•31 min
On a very special episode of Men in Blazers, Golden Globe winning actor Wagner Moura sits down with Rog to discuss his film The Secret Agent , including why being a football fan gives him an advantage as an actor and the national pride he feels in representing Brazil. Plus, Wagner reveals the role football plays in his life, his ultimate Brazil five-a-side team, and dives deep on the "Sad Escobar" meme. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art1...
Jan 16, 2026•38 min
Rog and Rory are back to recap a frantic weekend of FA Cup football, including defending champions Crystal Palace shocking upset at the hands of Macclesfield FC, Liam Rosenior's opening salvo at Chelsea as his Blues beat down on Charlton, and Wrexham's win over Sean Dyche's Nottingham Forest. Plus, Arsenal advance, Everton do not, and is Thomas Frank's Tottenham tenure about to come to an end? Come see us LIVE in San Francisco! Tickets available here: https://mibcourage.co/4qpx44I Pre-order Rog'...
Jan 12, 2026•1 hr 29 min
Big Weekend Preview is back! Rog is joined by Rory Smith to answer your questions after a chaotic mid-week slate of matches, including Liverpool and Arsenal’s 0–0 draw...is Arsenal starting to crack under pressure? And are Liverpool quietly making a run at the title? Plus, what to make of Chelsea’s appointment of head coach Liam Rosenior, and why Manchester United still look unprepared as Darren Fletcher takes charge. Plus, a look ahead to an FA Cup weekend, including Crystal Palace’s trip to si...
Jan 09, 2026•26 min
Rog and Rory are back to break down another wild week in the Premier League, including the sacking of Enzo Maresca at Chelsea and Ruben Amorim at Manchester United. Will Thomas Tuchel or Oliver Glasner be next up at Old Trafford? And is Liam Rosenoir out of his depth at Chelsea? Plus, Arsenal keep apace atop the table ahead of Manchester City. Is this Mikel Arteta's best shot yet at Premier League glory? BRENDEN AARONSON ON WHY HE WAS DETERMINED TO RETURN TO LEEDS UNITED & WHERE HE FITS IN W...
Jan 06, 2026•1 hr 29 min
Rog and Clint Dempsey look back on a defining year for the USMNT. From early chaos and crushing exits to Mauricio Pochettino’s culture change and surge of optimism. Dempsey dives into emerging stars, Christian Pulisic’s career defining form at AC Milan, and the mentality shift required to make a run in the 2026 World Cup. Plus, Clint explains why getting out of the group is the floor, and inspiring the nation is the true goal. Shop the Men in Blazers Store: https://mibcourage.co/48Yt7MG See Priv...
Dec 31, 2025•39 min
Fabrizio Romano is back for the final installment of our January Transfer Window Special, presented by Verizon. And this time, Fab sits down with Rog to remember the year that was and review the biggest transfers of 2025. Fab relives the memories of how Liverpool's three massive signings...Huge Ekitike, Florian Wirtz, and Alexander Isak...all came together. Fab also reveals what went on behind the scenes of Eberechi Eze's snubbing of Tottenham to join Mikel Arteta and rival Arsenal. Plus, much, ...
Dec 30, 2025•23 min
European Nights is back with very special End of Year review show, presented by Verizon, and Rog and Rory are here to re-litigate, rehash, and reexamine the biggest trends from the Champions League, Europa League, and Conference League that this year had to offer, including: why are Premier League clubs dominating this year's Champions League? And why haven't they won more Champions League trophies of yore? What has led clubs like Bayern Munich and Barcelona to sign more English players? Plus, w...
Dec 29, 2025•38 min
John Oliver, the biggest friend of the pod and host of Last Week Tonight, returns for his annual holiday visit to the Men in Blazers podcast, and this time, John sits down with Rog to discuss Liverpool's up and down season, including how he still hasn't gotten over the pain of Jurgen Klopp's departure, why he wants Mo Salah to be a Liverpool player forever, and how the saga of Trent Alexander-Arnold's departure to Real Madrid explains why Liverpool football is a religious experience. Plus, John ...
Dec 26, 2025•52 min
In part two of our three part January Transfer Window Special, presented by Verizon, the Transfer Guru himself Fabrizio Romano sits down with Rog to answer questions from our very own listeners, including....will Tottenham sign Savinho from Manchester City? Will Lucas Paqueta be on the move from West Ham? And who is the next big name player to join Messi and Thomas Muller in MLS? Plus, much, much more! Shop the Men in Blazers store: https://mibcourage.co/48Yt7MG See Privacy Policy at https://art...
Dec 23, 2025•15 min
Rog and Rory are back with a very special episode to look back at the highs, lows, and trends that made up the past year of football in the Premier League, including: how Mikel Arteta and Arsenal's set piece obsession has taken over the league, why Chelsea's ballooning squad-size has been copied by the likes of Manchester City, and why the Premier League's "Big 6" may be expanding to include teams like Aston Villa, Newcastle, and Crystal Palace. Plus, Rory and Rog review their Premier League tab...
Dec 22, 2025•57 min
Wrexham AFC's Community Director Humphrey Ker returns to relive Wrexham's unprecedented rise from the National League all the way to the Championship. Humphrey breaks down what he misses about the good old days, and what constitutes success for the club going forward. Plus, Humphrey tells all on exactly what to expect from Wrexham for the rest of the season. This Week in Wrexham is presented by our great friends of the pod STōK Cold Brew Coffee. Shop the Men in Blazers store: https://mibcourage....
Dec 19, 2025•54 min
The hardest working man in Football, Fabrizio Romano, sits down with Rog to preview what could be a wild January transfer window, including if Mo Salah will be on the move from Liverpool, and if Christian Pulisic will be headed back to the Premier League amid interest from Aston Villa and Manchester United, plus much, much more. Presented by Verizon. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Dec 16, 2025•19 min
Rog and Rory are back to break down this weekend's Premier League action, including if Arsenal's desperate survival of Wolves was a good thing or a bad thing, if we just witnessed one of Mo Salah's final Liverpool appearances, and why Sunderland's petty scoreboard antics makes their win over Newcastle all the sweeter. Plus, Everton are bad again, Manchester City are really, really good again, and Tottenham are...Tottenham. Check out our Football Feelings collection at the Men in Blazers shop: ht...
Dec 15, 2025•1 hr 21 min
Rog is back to answer your questions and preview this weekend’s Premier League action in the latest episode of Big Weekend Preview. First, Liverpool host Brighton with the drama surrounding Mo Salah looming large. Next, Arsenal welcome last-place Wolves as the Gunners look to keep their title-charge on track. Then, Everton head to Stamford Bridge chasing an away win at Chelsea they have not managed since 1994. Finally, we finish with the Tyne–Wear Derby returning as Sunderland face Newcastle in ...
Dec 12, 2025•20 min
1990 World Cup winner and former USMNT head coach Jürgen Klinsmann joins Rog to break down the USMNT’s World Cup draw, explain how tournament football differs from friendlies, and defines what success should look like for the USMNT this summer. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Dec 11, 2025•33 min
Tyler Adams is back for another episode of The Captain presented by Verizon, and this time, Tyler breaks down how it felt to watch the World Cup draw, what the USMNT has learned about fellow group members Australia and Paraguay after recent friendlies against them, and the psychological effect he expects from playing a World Cup on home soil. Then, Tyler breaks down his Bournemouth wonder goal against Sunderland. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at ht...
Dec 11, 2025•27 min
