Men In Blazers

Men In Blazers

Covering all the narrative from the Premier League – the world’s greatest sporting telenovela – and everywhere the love of the beautiful game burns bright. Football. Passion. Empathy. Courage. New Podcasts Daily. Monday: Men In Blazers Podcast Tuesday: European Nights with Rory Smith Wednesday: Do It Live! Thursday: VAMOS with Herc Gomez Friday: WGFOP - Weekend Preview And listen to Men in Blazers Early Kickoff - our daily football news Podcast - every Monday through Friday at 6 a.m. ET. It is available here: https://mibcourage.co/3LqufO5

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May 6, 2025 38 mins

It is upon us...the best week of the season....the final leg of the Champions League semi-finals. And Arsenal are on a knife's edge of glory...or more pain. Rog and Rory break down if the Gunners can stop PSG's attacking onslaught. And can Mikel Arteta finally silence the doubters? Then, Rog and Rory bow down to our new footballing overlord, Barcelona's teenage phenom Lamine Yamal. Is he...at 17 years old...the best player...

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Trent Alexander-Arnold confirms he's ready for life after Liverpool and is off to Real Madrid at season's end. Rog and Rory react in real-time to his decision, a day after the Reds lose 3-1 to Chelsea. The Golden War Cherries of Bournemouth hand Arsenal another loss, as the Gunners limp home down the stretch with only the Champions League on their minds. Brighton and Newcastle draw 1-1 in their battle for a European spot n...

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The Europa League semi-finals kicked off, and both Manchester United and Spurs won their first legs against Athletic Club and Bodø/Glimt. Plus, Chelsea win in the Conference League, Brentford beat Forest, and we preview the weekend’s football. And finally, there’s a moment of appreciation for Harry Maguire.

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April 30, 2025 39 mins

Rog is joined by author, thought leader and PROPER Liverpool supporter Brené Brown to talk through how she fell in love with football, the transformative power of sport and the idea of collective effervescence.

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Rog and James Horncastle went live to give their instant reactions to Arsenal 0-1 PSG, Arsenal's droopy tifo, they take listener calls and discuss the beauty of Argentine asado.

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Arsenal...perpetual runners up, complainers of Carabao Cup balls....are on the doorstep of reaching a Champions League final for the first time since 2006. Can Mikel Arteta salvage another disappointing domestic finish with a shot at ultimate European Glory? Plus, Arsenal's opponents, PSG, look to vanquish their own Champions League demons with their upstart squad that has curiously gotten better with the departure of Kyli...

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Rog and Rory break down Liverpool Football Club's 20th Top Flight title, reveling in their season of wonder, yesterday's 5 - 1 thrashing of Spurs, Mo Salah's Selfie, Arne Slot's Jurgen Klopp chant and much much more. Plus, Crystal Palace and underdog Manchester City reach the FA Cup Final. And Wrexham to back-to-back-to (checks notes) BACK.

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IT’S ROG… and it’s the WGFOP Weekend Preview, presented by our good friends at PrizePicks. 

It’s a huge weekend in football as we’re well and truly into the business end of the season. Firstly, Rog salutes Arne Slot’s job managing Liverpool, as the Reds could win the title this weekend in his debut season. Plus, he pays tribute to promoted Leeds United and Burnley. And then, he sits down with America’s and Crystal Pala...

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Herc sat down for a candid conversation with Maël Corboz, born in Alabama, who shares his remarkable journey from being a homegrown player with the New York Red Bulls to captaining Arminia Bielefeld in a stunning run to the German Cup final. He reflects on the magic of cup competitions and the differences between youth soccer in the US and Europe. Maël also discusses his experiences in College Soccer with Maryland and the ...

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Rog sits down with Humphrey Ker to talk about what the mood is like at Wrexham with another potential promotion on the horizon, his beautiful spirit animal Hilda and what it's like preparing for an upcoming marathon in support of The Wrexham Miners Project. Humphrey also discusses shifting to his new role as Community Director at the club, the legendary Paul Parkinson's impact and how he plans on celebrating yet another po...

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Rog is joined by Red Sox manager Alex Cora, proud Puerto Rican and devoted Liverpool supporter. Cora shares his unique journey from growing up in a baseball-obsessed nation to being passionate about football through Fenway Sports Group, the shared ownership behind both the Red Sox and Liverpool FC.

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Trent Alexander-Arnold delivers a goal that was like the Chicken Jockey scene in the Minecraft movie in Liverpool's 1 - 0 win over relegated Leicester City. Aston Villa overwhelm Newcastle in a second half that felt like a shot-for-shot remake of the back half of Warfare. And Manchester United lose to Wolves and prove their Thursday night relaunch was quicker than a Katy Perry flight on Blue Origin.

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What a week for Premier Clubs in Europe…Arsenal drop Real Madrid, United pull off a comeback for the ages, and even Chelsea managed to win despite losing! Rog discusses Arsenal's...

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Herc sat down with Bryant Lazaro, who left Florida at the age of 19 to pursue his dream of managing in elite European football. Currently working in Portugal's Top Division, he discusses the dilemma faced by coaches between player development and prioritizing results. Plus, Bryant shares his experiences with Bob Bradley and Jill Ellis while living in Norway, as well as an unforgettable story with Marcelo Bielsa.

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The Wappingers Falls field general joins Rog to discuss Bournemouth’s no holds-barred high-pressing style, why he feels at home on the South Coast and what the USMNT needs to changes after March’s Nations League fiasco.

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The Basque alchemist sits down with Rog to discuss his high-intensity football ethos, what it will take for Bournemouth to reach Europe and… similarities to Bill Belichick.

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The breakout striker takes Rog inside Bournemouth’s brand new $48 million training facility to discuss the club’s ambitions, why Bournemouth is so appealing to elite European talent and the secret to an ice cold penalty.

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Arsenal: a title chase failure or on the precipice of European glory? Rog and Rory ask the question after this weekend's 1 - 1 draw with Brentford. Liverpool go one step closer to the Premier League title thanks to a last-gasp winner over West Ham from Big Virg. Manchester City batter Crystal Palace as they try and avoid a Top Four gap year. Things get even worse for Manchester United keepers. And David Moyes does it again...

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The Egyptian king Mo Salah signs a two-year contract at Liverpool. Plus, rounding up Manchester United’s and Spurs’ Europa League games, previewing the weekend’s football, and a new film studio from Cristiano Ronaldo.

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Herc sat down with a friend of the pod, Eric Gomez from ESPN Mexico, to discuss the Concacaf Champions Cup Quarterfinals. They delved into Lionel Messi's outstanding performance with Inter Miami against LAFC, the surprising upset of Cruz Azul over Club America, the growing rivalry between Messi and Mexican fans, and the controversies surrounding Club León and its exclusion from the upcoming FIFA Club World Cup.

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