Men In Blazers

Rog previews Matchweek 2: From Arsenal’s week of whiplash, Kai Havertz injury to Eberechi Eze ecstasy... Is Richarlison for real this season for Tottenham Hotspur or will Manchester City continue to dominate? Then Monday’s main event at St James’ Park, where the Isak saga collides with Slot’s Liverpool. All that and more on this week's episode. WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! Send in your questions at: https://mibcourage.co/BWPy Men in Blazers Big Weekend Preview, presented by PrizePicks. It’s always a good time of year to play PrizePicks, America’s number one fantasy sports app. Download the app today and play $5 and get $50 instantly when you use code MIB Football is better with Friends. Join our Discord Community for conversation with fellow GFOPs, live match day chat, and to speak with Rog directly: https://discord.gg/DDDUcNWFHE See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker sits down with Rog to discuss lifting the Premier League trophy last year, why Federico Chiesa's go ahead goal against Bournemouth was so special, and how he developed his instinctual connection with Mo Salah. Plus, Alisson goes in depth on his faith, as well as how he chooses his facial hair. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome to Switch the Play, the new podcast hosted by Cleveland Cavaliers forward Larry Nance Jr. and Roger Bennett. And on the inaugural episode, Rog and Larry sit down with Oklahoma City Thunder guard Alex Caruso to discuss how he fell in love with football, whether he’d trade his NBA career for playing in the Premier League, and which basketball players he’d choose for his five-a-side team. Plus, Larry and Rog breakdown Leeds United beating Everton at Elland Road, and why all Americans should be Leeds fans. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Arsenal captain Martin Ødegaard joins Rog to discuss the driving forces behind this season’s Premier League title pursuit, maintaining team chemistry amid new roster additions, and his role in mentoring emerging talents Max Dowman and Marli Salmon. The newly married midfielder also reflects on balancing football with married life, while sharing his excitement about the Norwegian Men's National Team's momentum ahead of the 2026 World Cup. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Rog sits down with Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola to discuss last season’s challenges, his goalkeeping strategy and getting Rodri back to fitness. Plus, he talks about his desire to keep going after all that he’s achieved. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Rog and Rory breakdown the Premier League’s opening weekend in full, including how Mohamed Salah's heartfelt moment at Anfield framed Liverpool’s 4–2 victory over Bournemouth, why Arsenal beating Manchester United at Old Trafford with yet another set-piece goal was sneakily controversial, and what Manchester City's demolition of Wolverhampton means for the rest of the league. Plus, thoughts on the league’s new rules and the legend of James Milner, still going strong in his 24th season. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Liverpool captain Virgil Van Dijk joins Rog to talk about the special moments celebrating Liverpool’s 20th English league title, how to integrate new players into the Reds’ winning culture, Arne Slot’s mastery of tactics and team chemistry as Florian Wirtz and Hugo Ekitike join the squad, and what makes teenage star Rio Ngumoha special. Then, VVD gets into his feelings on transfer rumors and how he hopes to be remembered among the Liverpool greats. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Rog previews week one of the Premier League. He goes into the Liverpool–Bournemouth emotional opener at Anfield, Manchester United-Arsenal sets the early title tone; and Sunderland’s roaring Premier League return vs West Ham. Want to send Rog a question for next week? Call (646) 450-9472 or upload a video to this form. Football is better with Friends. Join our Discord Community for conversation with fellow GFOPs, live match day chat, and to speak with Rog directly: https://discord.gg/DDDUcNWFHE See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Arsenal Manager Mikel Arteta sits down in North London with Rog to discuss his team's quest for both Premier League and Champions League domination, why the best data on new signee Viktor Gyökeres was a phone call, and what to expect from teenage phenom Max Dowman this season See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode of The Captain presented by Verizon, Rog sits down with Bournemouth and USMNT midfielder Tyler Adams to talk about Bournemouth’s opening-day trip to face defending champions Liverpool, plus how he’s leveling up for the season ahead. Adams also touches on Malik Tillman’s emergence in the Gold Cup, lessons from the Mexico final, and how Mauricio Pochettino is shaping the USMNT’s culture. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In Part 2 of our two part Premier League preview, Rog and Rory complete their breakdown of every team in the top flight, including if Mikel Arteta's love for details will be enough to get Arsenal over the second place hump, if Chelsea's Club World Cup win will be a help or hinderance for them this season, and why Thomas Frank to Tottenham is maybe the most sensible appointment ever made. Plus, Rog and Rory give their picks for the top four teams in the table, as well as who will get the dreaded drop to the Championship. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In Part 1 of our two part Premier League preview, Rog and Rory break down anything and everything you need to know ahead of the 2025-26 season, including how Liverpool’s massive summer spending will impact their results, why it’s unclear if Manchester United’s signings are any good, and why this could be Pep Guardiola’s last season at Manchester City. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Rog and Rory meet up in London to break down all the action from the Community Shield match between Crystal Palace and Liverpool. They discuss Dean Henderson’s penalty shootout theatrics, why Mo Salah was having an off day, and what, if anything, this trophy can tell us about the upcoming Premier League season. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Rog sits down with Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca to discuss navigating a season with barely any breaks, Cole Palmer’s influence on the squad, and intergrading a wave of new arrivals, including João Pedro. He also lays out what Chelsea hopes to achieve in the season ahead. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Liverpool Manager Arne Slot joins Rog to talk about the club's latest splashy signing Florian Wirtz, what it takes to repeat as Premier League Champions, and what it means to be enshrined in the Kop end with Bill Shankly and Jurgen Klopp. Then, Slot delves into the thinking behind some of Liverpool’s transfer moves this summer, why they didn't spend as much money as you think, and what we can expect from wunderkind Rio Ngumoha this season. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Marc Spiegel, the new Chairman of Club Queretaro, sat down with Herc to share his innovative vision for Mexican soccer using data-driven recruitment. They delve into the financial landscape of Liga MX and compare it to Major League Soccer, and discuss the importance of developing young talent as future export options, using the Mexican prodigy Gilberto Mora as an example. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Rory calls in from somewhere in the middle of France with little internet connection to break down Son Heung-Min's potential move to LAFC, and run through all the potential moves remaining in the summer transfer window. Football is better with Friends. Join our Discord Community for conversation with fellow GFOPs, live match day chat, and to speak with Rog directly: https://discord.gg/DDDUcNWFHE See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Celtic FC star Auston Trusty opens up with Herc about the electric atmosphere at Celtic Park, the fierce Rangers rivalry, and his role with the US Men's National Team. He reflects on his MLS journey with the Union and Rapids, and the path for young American athletes. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Former New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers Quarterback Tom Brady joins Rog to talk about the OTHER football and his journey so far as minority owner of Birmingham City. Brady also discusses why he thinks American football and soccer "are exactly the same", why Bill Belichick would make a great Premier League coach, and compares Rob Gronkowski to Thibaut Courtois. Plus, Brady tells us his goals and aspirations for Birmingham City this season in the Championship and why he thinks Wrexham is a "budding rivalry". Football is better with Friends. Join our Discord Community for conversation with fellow GFOPs, live match day chat, and to speak with Rog directly: https://discord.gg/DDDUcNWFHE 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 soothsayer of transfers Fabrizio Romano to breakdown everything you need to know going down in this summer’s transfer window. Will Alexander Isak get his move to Liverpool? Are the Jack Grealish links to Everton real? Is Eberechi Eze making the switch to Arsenal? Plus, who is on Manchester United’s wishlist. Football is better with Friends. Join our Discord Community for conversation with fellow GFOPs, live match day chat, and to speak with Rog directly: LINK: https://discord.gg/DDDUcNWFHE See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.