Men in Blazers
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Roger Bennett and Michael Davies on US and global soccer.
Episodes
- Men in Blazers Countdown Tour LIVE! from Philadelphia presented by Verizon, featuring Mt. Joy, Jordan Mailata, Gov. Josh Shapiro
On the Men in Blazers Countdown Tour live from Philadelphia, Rog chats with Mt. Joy about their music and connection to Arsenal. He also interviews Eagles lineman Jordan Mailata about his career switch and meets Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shap…
- Arsenal escape VAR chaos, Jeremy Doku's superb form, and how West Ham dug themselves into relegation: Men In Blazers 05/11/26
The podcast discusses Arsenal's controversial win over West Ham amidst VAR drama, Jeremy Doku's strong form for Man City, and West Ham's potential relegation. It also touches upon Liverpool, Chelsea, and Manchester United's performances.
- Arsenal Bottlers No More? Manchester City Face Brentford Peril, and Spurs Search For Safety: Big Weekend Preview 05/08/26
Rog and Rory Smith preview the Premier League weekend, discussing Arsenal's title race, Manchester City's challenge from Brentford, and Tottenham's quest for survival. Score predictions are also included.
- PSG shrug off Bayern Munich and Arsenal survive Atlético Madrid: Big Match Breakdown: 05/06/26
Rog and James Horncastle recap the UEFA Champions League semifinals, discussing Paris Saint-Germain's win over Bayern Munich and Arsenal's victory against Atlético Madrid. They also look ahead to the final and take listener calls.
- Was PSG vs Bayern Munich the Greatest Game Ever? VAR Overlord's Haunt Arsenal vs Atlético Madrid: European Nights 05/05/26
This episode of Men in Blazers discusses the Champions League semifinal matches, including PSG vs Bayern Munich and Arsenal vs Atlético Madrid. The hosts also touch on other European semifinals and VAR decisions.
- Arsenal go six points clear, Mainoo's strike clinches European football for Manchester United, and Spurs clear West Ham in relegation scrap: Men In Blazers 05/04/26
This episode of Men in Blazers discusses the Premier League weekend, including Arsenal's win, Manchester United edging Liverpool, and Tottenham clearing West Ham. It also covers Ipswich Town returning to the Premier League.
- Arsenal’s Psychological Battle Continues, Manchester City Face Tricky Test Against Everton, and Spurs Survival Fight: Big Weekend Preview 05/01/26
This episode of Men in Blazers features Rog and Rory Smith breaking down a pivotal weekend in the Premier League, covering Arsenal vs. Fulham, Manchester City vs. Everton, and Tottenham vs. Aston Villa, Aston Villa. The discussion includes…
- PSG vs Bayern Munich Attacking Masterclass and Atlético Madrid’s Dark Arts vs Arsenal’s Control: European Nights 04/28/26
Rog and Rory Smith preview Champions League semifinals, including PSG vs Bayern Munich and Atlético Madrid vs Arsenal. They also discuss Nottingham Forest vs Aston Villa, and Shakhtar Donetsk vs Crystal Palace in other European competition…
- Arsenal go atop (for now) with Eze's stunner, The FA Cup Final nobody asked for, and Spurs are finally victorious: Men in Blazers 04/27/26
Rog and Rory recap a dramatic football weekend, discussing Arsenal going to the top of the table after Eberechi Eze’s goal, the FA Cup Finalists, and Tottenham's recent victory. They also touch on Mohamed Salah's injury and the origin of t…
- Arsenal Second Again? Chelsea in Crisis, and Manchester City Chasing FA Cup History: Big Weekend Preview 04/24/26
This episode of Men in Blazers previews a significant weekend of football, focusing on matches like Arsenal vs. Newcastle, Chelsea vs. Leeds, and Manchester City vs. Southampton. The hosts also discuss Tottenham vs. Wolves in the Premier L…
- America’s Best Soccer Bar Show Presented by ULTRA, featuring Clint Dempsey
In this episode of Men in Blazers, Rog and Clint Dempsey discuss the US Men’s National Team, player in-form, and Mauricio Pochettino’s impact as manager. The episode also features audience questions.
- The Captain presented by Verizon: Tyler Adams on Andoni Iraola's departure, Arsenal's anxiety, and Pochettino's USMNT squad
Tyler Adams joins Rog to discuss Bournemouth's recent win against Arsenal, the departure of manager Andoni Iraola, and the USMNT's preparations for the 2026 World Cup under Mauricio Pochettino.
- Manchester City topples Arsenal in epic clash, Rayan Cherki is making football fun again, and typical heartbreak for Spurs and Everton: Men in Blazers 04/20/26
This episode of Men in Blazers covers Manchester City's victory over Arsenal in the Premier League. Other topics include Tottenham's recent performance, Everton's loss to Liverpool, and player Rayan Cherki.
- Antoine Semenyo on what makes Pep Guardiola a genius, playing with Rayan Cherki, and Manchester City vs Arsenal: Men in Blazers 04/18/26
Antoine Semenyo discusses his career journey to Manchester City, playing under Pep Guardiola, and his thoughts on teammate Rayan Cherki. He also provides insight into Manchester City's approach as they compete with Arsenal.
- Men in Blazers LIVE! from Tampa Bay presented by Verizon, featuring Alan Shearer, Theo Walcott, Martin Gramatica, Alex Anzalone
Men in Blazers presents a live episode from Tampa Bay, featuring interviews with Alan Shearer, Theo Walcott, Martin Gramatica, and Alex Anzalone. Alan Shearer discusses his Premier League career and time with Blackburn and England, while T…
- Arsenal’s Title Hopes On The Line Against Manchester City, Salah’s Final Merseyside Derby, Rosenior Under Pressure: Big Weekend Preview 04/17/26
This episode previews a Premier League weekend. Topics include Arsenal vs. Manchester City, the Merseyside Derby between Everton and Liverpool, and Chelsea vs. Manchester United. Score predictions for the weekend are also discussed.
- Arsenal scrape past Sporting Lisbon and Bayern Munich overpower Real Madrid: Big Match Breakdown 04/15/26
Rog and James Horncastle discuss the UEFA Champions League Quarterfinal matches, including Arsenal against Sporting Lisbon, Bayern Munich against Real Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain against Liverpool, and Atletico Madrid against Barcelona, an…
- Is David Raya the Best in the World? Manuel Neuer Defies Time, and Antoine Griezmann’s Atlético Farewell: European Nights 04/14/26
Rog and Rory Smith discuss European football, focusing on goalkeepers David Raya and Manuel Neuer, Antoine Griezmann's performance with Atlético Madrid, and Aston Villa's Europa League run.
- Manchester City on Arsenal's heels and De Zerbi's Spurs debut falls flat: Men In Blazers 04/13/26
This episode of Men in Blazers covers Arsenal's loss to Bournemouth and Manchester City's pursuit of the title. It also discusses Roberto de Zerbi's debut as Tottenham's manager and other Premier League matches.
- Havertz saves Arsenal, Roberto De Zerbi's first test at Spurs, Chelsea face Haaland's City: Big Weekend Preview 04/10/26
This episode of Men in Blazers previews a pivotal Premier League weekend. It covers Arsenal's recent win, Roberto De Zerbi's upcoming test with Tottenham, and the match between Chelsea and Manchester City.
- Real Madrid vs Bayern Munich “Final Before the Final”, Mo Salah's farewell, and Arne Slot under pressure: European Nights 04/07/26
Rog and Rory Smith discuss European football, focusing on the Champions League match between Real Madrid and Bayern Munich. They also cover PSG vs Liverpool, touching on Arne Slot and Mo Salah, and Porto vs Nottingham Forest.
- Arsenal Crash Out, Slot Under Pressure, and FA Cup Chaos: Men in Blazers 04/06/26
This episode of Men in Blazers covers the FA Cup weekend, including Arsenal's elimination, concerns around Arne Slot's project at Liverpool, Chelsea's performance, and Tottenham under Roberto De Zerbi.
- Italy Out Again, Turkey’s Threat, and Global Qualifying Unpacked, presented by Christopher Ward: 04/01/26
Rog and Rory Smith break down a dramatic end to global qualifying, focusing on Italy’s playoff collapse and Turkey’s growing threat. They also discuss other qualifying stories like Iraq's emotional return and DR Congo's breakthrough along…
- USMNT 0-2 Portugal reactions with Clint Dempsey: The Deuce LIVE 03/31/26
Rog and Clint Dempsey provide immediate reactions to the USMNT's 0-2 defeat against Portugal. They analyze the team's performance, key player decisions, and future squad prospects.
- USMNT 2 - 5 Belgium reactions with Clint Dempsey: The Deuce LIVE 03/28/26
Rog and Clint Dempsey provide instant reactions to the USMNT 2-5 Belgium match. They discuss the team's start, Weston McKinnie's effectiveness, Matt Turner's performance, and the game's implications for the World Cup. Listener calls are al…
- Clint Dempsey on USMNT vs. Belgium, Christian Pulisic & his favorite USMNT striker, featuring Brad Guzan LIVE in Atlanta
Clint Dempsey and Rog discuss the USMNT's World Cup preparations, the USA vs. Belgium friendly, Christian Pulisic, and striker choices. They are joined by Brad Guzan to talk about important decisions and predictions.
- The Men in Blazers Countdown Tour LIVE from Atlanta, featuring Clint Dempsey, Brad Guzan, Big Boi and more
The Men in Blazers Countdown Tour is live from Atlanta. Rog is joined by Outkast’s Big Boi, Clint Dempsey, Brad Guzan, and Renee Montgomery. They discuss the World Cup, USMNT, and Atlanta athletes.
- Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrímsson on his team's playoff push, Troy Parrott’s rise, and building belief, presented by Christopher Ward: 03/26/26
Heimir Hallgrímsson, manager of the Republic of Ireland, discusses the team's UEFA qualifying playoff journey, squad belief, and Troy Parrott's goal-scoring. He also talks about building a resilient team identity and previewing the playoff…
- Italy on the Brink and Ireland's Glorious Run: Qualifying Playoff Preview presented by Christopher Ward 03/25/26
This episode previews the UEFA playoffs, discussing Italy's qualification challenges and Ireland's performance. It also covers intercontinental playoffs and predicts who will secure final spots in the tournament.
- Manchester City's Carabao triumph over Arsenal and Tottenham's relegation panic: Men in Blazers 03/23/26
This episode of Men in Blazers covers Manchester City's Carabao Cup triumph over Arsenal and Tottenham's struggles. It also includes reactions to several other football matches from the past weekend.
- Liverpool surpass Galatasaray and Real Madrid outshine Manchester City: Big Match Breakdown 03/18/26
Rog and Rory Smith discuss the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 matches, analyzing Liverpool's win against Galatasaray, Tottenham's victory over Atletico Madrid, Newcastle's loss to Barcelona, and Manchester City's defeat by Real Madrid.…
- Premier League humbled in Europe, nightmare nights for Spurs and Chelsea goalkeepers, and Champions League second legs: European Nights 03/17/26
Rog and Rory Smith discuss the recent Champions League and Europa League matches. They cover Real Madrid's win over Manchester City and the struggles of Premier League clubs, including Tottenham and Chelsea. They also preview upcoming seco…
- A star is born in Arsenal's Max Dowman, Tottenham survive Liverpool, and Manchester United stay hot: Men in Blazers 03/16/26
This episode of Men in Blazers covers Premier League action, including Arsenal's win over Everton, Tottenham's match against Liverpool, and Manchester United's current form.
- Spurs too big to go down? Arsenal face tricky Everton, and Manchester City eye a win at West Ham: Big Weekend Preview 03/13/26
This episode features Rog and Rory Smith previewing upcoming Premier League matches. They discuss Liverpool vs. Tottenham, Arsenal vs. Everton, and West Ham vs. Manchester City, along with a blind ranking of Mikel Arteta's best signings an…
- Real Madrid sink Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain outclass Chelsea: Big Match Breakdown 03/11/25
Rog and James Horncastle review the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 matches. They discuss Real Madrid vs. Manchester City, PSG vs. Chelsea, Arsenal vs. Bayern Leverkusen, and Tottenham vs. Atletico Madrid. Other matches include Atalanta…
- Brentford owner Matthew Benham on Smart Recruitment and the Future of Football Analytics: Running the Game 03/10/26
Brentford owner Matthew Benham speaks on smart recruitment and football analytics. He explains how data, culture, and decision-making transformed the club into a Premier League contender, focusing on recruitment strategy and collective dec…
- Barcelona's Lamine Yamal conundrum, and the quiet greatness of Harry Kane: European Nights 03/10/26
This episode of European Nights discusses the situation surrounding Barcelona's Lamine Yamal and his playing time. It also covers Harry Kane's current season at Bayern Munich.
- Tottenham relegation panic, Wrexham’s FA Cup heartbreak, and Arsenal's quadruple dreams stay alive: Men in Blazers 03/09/26
This episode discusses Premier League chaos and FA Cup weekend, covering Tottenham, Wrexham vs. Chelsea, Liverpool, Arsenal, and Manchester City. The hosts analyze various match results and their implications for the teams involved clubs.
- Arsenal Pull Away, Tottenham Hotspur Relegation Fears, & FA Cup Fifth Round: Big Weekend Preview 03/06/26
This episode previews the FA Cup fifth round, discussing Arsenal's performance, Manchester City's upcoming FA Cup match, and the Wrexham vs. Chelsea game. It also covers other FA Cup matchups and score predictions.
- Men in Blazers Countdown Tour LIVE! from Houston, featuring JJ Watt, Hakeem Olajuwon, Yazmeen Ryan, Jane Campbell, and Shane Kimbrough
Rog hosts the Men in Blazers Countdown Tour in Houston. Guests include JJ Watt, Hakeem Olajuwon, Shane Kimbrough, Jane Campbell, and Yazmeen Ryan, discussing various topics including football and British food.
- Arsenal are set piece kings, Chelsea see red again, and Carrick's Manchester United are for real: Men in Blazers 03/02/26
This episode of Men in Blazers covers Arsenal's victory against Chelsea, Chelsea's recurring red card issues, and Michael Carrick's impact on Manchester United. The hosts also discuss Benjamin Sesko's recent form.
- London showdown between Arsenal & Chelsea, Leeds in the Dark vs Man City, and Are Spurs in Real Trouble? Big Weekend Preview 02/27/26
This episode previews upcoming football matches, focusing on the Arsenal vs. Chelsea game, Leeds United facing Manchester City, and Tottenham Hotspur's match against Fulham. Discussions include title race implications and relegation concer…
- Marcus Mumford on Missing David Beckham’s Wonder Goal, AFC Wimbledon’s Rebirth, and England's World Cup Future: Men in Blazers 02/27/26
Marcus Mumford talks about music, the band Mumford & Sons, and its new album, Prizefighter. He also discusses football, including AFC Wimbledon, England's World Cup performance, and player Jude Bellingham.
- Magical Bodø/Glimt top Inter Milan, Real Madrid and Vinicius Jr. surpass Benfica: Big Match Breakdown 02/25/26
This episode of Men in Blazers discusses the UEFA Champions League playoff clashes, focusing on Bodø/Glimt's performance against Inter, Vinicius Jr.'s goals for Real Madrid, and the state of Paris Saint-Germain. The hosts also take listene…
- The Captain presented by Verizon: Tyler Adams on Weston McKennie, Bruno Fernandes, and what makes the 2026 World Cup so different
Tyler Adams shares his thoughts on Weston McKennie, Bruno Fernandes, and the differences in the lead-up to the 2026 World Cup. He also answers listener questions in this episode of Men in Blazers.
- Vinícius Jr and Racism in Lisbon, Galatasaray Shock Juventus, and Crystal Palace Staying Humble: European Nights 02/24/26
Rog and Rory Smith discuss alleged racist abuse directed at Vinícius Júnior, Galatasaray's victory against Juventus, and Crystal Palace's draw in the Europa Conference League. The episode also covers accountability in football and Turkish…
- Arsenal's North London Derby Glory & Pep Guardiola Loves the Smell of "Title Race" in the Morning: Men in Blazers 02/23/26
In this episode, Rog and Rory discuss Arsenal's 4-1 win against Tottenham Hotspur in the North London Derby. They also talk about performances by Viktor Gyökeres and Eberechi Eze.
- Can Tottenham derail Arsenal's title dream?: Big Weekend Preview 02/20/26
Rog and Rory Smith preview the upcoming Premier League weekend, focusing on the North London Derby between Arsenal and Tottenham. They also discuss Manchester City's title hopes, Nottingham Forest's survival push, and other key matches lik…
- Dog Mentality, Choosing the USMNT, and Life Lessons Learned as a Barista: Shoot for the Moon with Diego Luna 02/20/26
Diego Luna joins Rog to debut a new show, "Shoot for the Moon," on the Men in Blazers Media Network. Luna discusses his progression to the MLS and the national team, reflects on his "dog mentality," and shares experiences from his time as…
- Mourinho's Benfica vs Real Madrid (Again), Qarabag’s Cinderella Run, and Knockout Playoff Chaos: European Nights 02/17/26
Rog and Rory Smith return to discuss the Champions League knockout playoff games. This episode covers the rematch between José Mourinho's Benfica and Real Madrid, Qarabag's rise as they face Newcastle, and predictions for other European ma…