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11/01/24: WGFOP Weekend Preview, presented by PrizePicks
IT’S ROG… and it’s the WGFOP, Weekend Preview, presented by our good friends at PrizePicks. It’s been a huge week in football, with Ruben Amorim set to replace Erik Ten Hag as manager of Manchester United. Rog offers his thoughts on the appointment, and also previews the Premier League weekend, including Newcastle v Arsenal, with a focus on Arsenal wonderkid Ethan Nwaneri. We discuss Manchester City’s injury crisis, our favorite rivalries, and what footballing things we would speak into existence. Tickets for Kansas live show: https://mibcourage.co/40ptahP
UPSET SZN: Men in Blazers 11/04/24
LIVERPOOL GO TOP. Rog and Rory recap a bonkers Premier League weekend that saw Arsenal and Manchester City go down. Plus, a deep dive on new Manchester United manager Rúben Amorim. Tickets for Men in Blazers Live in Kansas City Thursday, Nov. 21: http://mibcourage.co/40ptahP
Men in Blazers 08/26/24
TOM HANKS AIN'T GOT NOTHING ON ARSENAL. Rog and Rory applaud Arsenal dismissing bogey team Aston Villa. Arne Slot gets his Anfield debut in subtle fashion. And there is a US-born manager who has six points from six in the Premier League.
08/23/24: WGFOP Weekend Preview, presented by PrizePicks
IT’S ROG… and it’s the WGFOP, Weekend Preview, presented by our good friends at PrizePicks. We look forward to the second weekend of the Premier League season, which includes Arsenal’s big clash against old foe Unai Emery’s Aston Villa, and newly promoted Ipswich’s trip to the champions. We also discuss the USMNT’s new manager, Mauricio Pochettino.
Men in Blazers 08/20/24: Martin Ødegaard, Mikel Arteta Pod Special
On the latest Men in Blazers pod special, Arsenal Captain Martin Ødegaard joins Rog in London for a sit-down interview to discuss the upcoming Premier League season. Ødegaard opens up about last season's close title race, the "family" Mikel Arteta has created, and what he thinks it'll take to get Arsenal over the Manchester City sized hump. Then, Rog talks with Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta to break down the disappointment of last season's title race, how the mentality of the team is changing this year, and why meditation and Win, the dog are instrumental to the club's success.
Men in Blazers 03/31/24
THREE-WAY TITLE RACE ROCHAMBEAU. Rog and Rory Smith break down today's 0 - 0 draw between Pep Guardiola's City and Mikel Arteta's Arsenal. Plus, Liverpool come from behind (as usual). And a Premier League weekend that failed a breathalyzer.
Men in Blazers 02/26/24
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.
Men in Blazers 02/12/24
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.
Men in Blazers 02/05/24
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.
Men in Blazers 02/02/24: WGFOP Weekend Preview, Presented by PrizePicks
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
"I love football more than basketball" | Joel Embiid on his footballing dream, dropping 70 on Spurs
After dropping 70 on the Spurs, Joel Embiid sits down with Rog to discuss his love for the beautiful game and what would have happened if Embiid had become a footballer.
Men in Blazers 11/13/23
WHAT A GAME: "Cole Palmer cooler, or Coler, than a polar bear's toe nails. He lashed the ball home and charged off stony faced. Watching him score for Chelsea and shush City fans as if he never played for the club was remarkable He is thriving with the freedom Chelsea have given him, and it is magnificent to witness." Rog and Davo breakdown a 4-4 rumble for the ages between Chelsea and Manchester City, wins for Liverpool, Manchester United and Arsenal, and defeats for Newcastle and Spurs.
Men in Blazers 11/03/2023: WGFOP Weekend Preview
POCH BACK: "A return to Spurs for former No. 1 hugmeister, Pochettino, for the first time since Tottenham’s new Dad, Big Ange filled the cuddly-shaped hole he had left behind in many supporters' hearts and minds." Rog takes your questions on Tottenham vs Chelsea, crisis at Manchester United, and Arsenal's trip to Newcastle.
Men in Blazers 11/06/23
ARSENAL FUMES AT TRIPLE VAR REVIEW. Rog and Davo break down all of the controversy from St. James' Park. Plus, Luis Díaz with an all-time, indelible Premier League moment, scoring a goal while he's dad's being held captive in Colombia. And Everton... well... they didn't lose.
Erling Haaland, Jack Grealish, and Mikel Arteta Pod Special
Manchester City's terrible twosome has entered the ranks of histories greatest duos, and they've done it all without messing up their glorious hair. And this week, Treble winners Jack Grealish and Erling Haaland sit down with Rog for an epic breakdown of their drastically different approaches to football, what Greals thought of Erling the first time they met, and the special goal celebration they have planned for Rog. Plus, we get an answer to the question on top of everybody's mind...what does Erling Haaland smell like? But first, Rog is joined by Arsenal manager and Everton legend Mikel Arteta to discuss how he persevered through early adversity in North London, what he learned from last year's heartbreaking finish below Manchester City in the Premier League table, and why empathy is such an important trait in a footballer.
Men in Blazers 10/13/23: Matt Turner Pod Special
This is the mantra of the USMNT's life force, starting goalkeeper, and all-around fantastic human being Matt Turner. And this week, Rog sits down with Matty Cleansheets ahead of the Men's National Team's upcoming clash against Germany to answer any and all questions from you, our GFOPs. Matt breaks down the challenges of balancing fatherhood and football, training his vocal chops in high school musical theatre, and the only thing he won't try to become a better goalkeeper (hint: it's Brad Friedel's hairstyle)...
Men in Blazers 10/09/23
ARSENAL FANS, THIS IS FOR YOU. Rog and Davo breakdown the Gunners' massive win over Manchester City. Spurs stay unbeaten. And a Manchester United comeback for the ages, inspired by... *checks notes*... Scott McTominay?!
Men in Blazers 09/05/23
Rog and Davo break down an Arsenal vs Manchester United battle for the ages, City, Liverpool and Tottenham continuing their strong starts to the season, and Everton finally scoring a big boy goal.
Men in Blazers 09/01/23: WGFOP: Weekend Preview
Rog takes your questions on Arsenal vs Man Utd, Everton new boy Beto, and the difference between chap, blokes, and mate.
Men in Blazers 05/08/23
Rog and Davo break down Manchester City's 2 - 1 victory over BIG SAM's Leeds United. Plus, Arsenal will not go quietly, delivering an impressive 2 - 0 win at Newcastle. And Chelsea win a football match.
Men in Blazers 05/02/23 with Nico Cantor
Rog comes in hot off the final whistle of Arsenal's 3 - 1 win over Chelsea. He ponders Everton's 2 - 2 draw with Leicester in the light of day. Plus, from CBS Sports Golazo Network's "Morning Footy," Nico Cantor.