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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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Our Editor's Take

The Men In Blazers podcast might be the biggest podcast about soccer in North America. Main topics include the Premier League, Champions League, and US National Teams. If it involves professional soccer, it's on the show. Soccer fans of all ages may enjoy this program, but GenXers may get more of the jokes.

Hosts Roger Bennett and Michael Davies are the Men In Blazers. The name comes from them admiring American sports broadcasters wearing colorful blazers. Bennett is a soccer broadcaster and journalist. Davies is a television producer. The two met at a wedding and bonded over soccer. Both are British men coming of age in the 1980s who fell in love with everything American. They each moved to the US for good in the 1990s. But they hated to miss seeing the 2006 World Cup Final because of this wedding. This formed a friendship.

Rog and Davo, as they call each other, then started this podcast. Men In Blazers offers live sporting events coverage and soccer commentary. During live shows, listeners often get an instant reaction from Bennett and Davies. There are also question-and-answer style episodes. In those, the hosts answer questions from "Great Friends of the Pod." GFOP is what they call their fans.

Live coverage episodes also feature special guests like Rory Smith and Herc Gomez. Rory Smith is the Chief Soccer Correspondent for The New York Times. Herc Gomez is a former American soccer player. He's now a soccer analyst for ESPN.

Much of the conversation on Men In Blazers is about England's Premier League. Bennett is an Everton fan. Davies roots for Chelsea. And they have many Premier League players on the show. But the hosts also do a lot about women's soccer as well.

Bennett and Davies do a lot more than this podcast. They have since co-authored books together about the sport. They also host the Men In Blazers TV show on Peacock. GFOP may also like the periodic miniseries podcasts the two produce. Those include World Corrupt and Tyler Adams: Road to the Cup. Soccer fans may find much to like here.

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Men in Blazers 04/26/24: WGFOP Weekend Preview, Presented by PrizePicks

Men in Blazers 04/26/24: WGFOP Weekend Preview, Presented by PrizePicks

IT'S THE WEEKEND BABY! This is WGFOP, presented by PrizePicks. As Klopp's Liverpool metaphorically repeated Gerrard's famous slip at Goodison Park midweek, can Big Ange take out the second horse in North London on Sunday? Will there be another twist in the tale? It's another big one. It's crunch time. Let’s enjoy every second.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

VAMOS with Herc Gomez. Guest, Eddie Lewis 04/25/24, Presented by Michelob ULTRA

VAMOS with Herc Gomez. Guest, Eddie Lewis 04/25/24, Presented by Michelob ULTRA

REGULAR SEASON LA LIGA GAMES IN THE US? Herc explores whether its a good idea, or a straight up cash grab. Plus, MLS 1.0 Pioneer, Premier League veteran and USMNT 2002 Dos a Cero Hero Eddie Lewis joins the show. "STATE OF THE AMERICAN FAN SURVEY" https://mibcourage.co/3W6o9IZSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

04/24/24: Do it Live! Merseyside Derby INSTANT REAX

04/24/24: Do it Live! Merseyside Derby INSTANT REAX

Rog is joined by the New York Times' Rory Smith to react to Everton's shocking 2-0 win over Liverpool.Men in Blazers 2024 STATE OF THE AMERICAN FAN SURVEY: https://mibcourage.co/49HNT1vSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Men in Blazers 04/23/24: Brighton CEO Paul Barber Pod Special

Men in Blazers 04/23/24: Brighton CEO Paul Barber Pod Special

THE SECRET TO A WINNING PREMIER LEAGUE CULTURE. Rog sits down with Brighton & Hove Albion CEO Paul Barber to talk about taking the Seagulls from the Football League to European Competition. A conversation on workplace culture, intelligent investment and how to build a business.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Men in Blazers This Week in Wrexham, Powered by STōK: Humphrey Ker

Men in Blazers This Week in Wrexham, Powered by STōK: Humphrey Ker

Rog sits down with Wrexham executive director, writer, actor and comedian Humphrey Ker to discuss Wrexham's second promotion on the spin, the unusual way he celebrated it, and what changes the team will have to make to compete in League One. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Men in Blazers 04/19/24: WGFOP Weekend Preview, Presented by PrizePicks

Men in Blazers 04/19/24: WGFOP Weekend Preview, Presented by PrizePicks

IT'S THE WEEKEND! This is WGFOP, presented by PrizePicks. The title race rumbles on... Is it over? Possibly. Will there be another twist in the tale? Potentially. Will we be glued to it until the very end? Absolutely. We've also got the small matter of the FA Cup semi finals to negotiate. It's another big one. Let’s enjoy every second.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

VAMOS with Herc Gomez. Guest, Matt Miazga 04/18/24, Presented by Michelob ULTRA

VAMOS with Herc Gomez. Guest, Matt Miazga 04/18/24, Presented by Michelob ULTRA

"The reality is if you want to be a consistent national team player, you must be playing at a consistently good level in Europe."Herc had a candid conversation with Matt Miazga, considered one of the top defenders in Major League Soccer. Their discussion revolved around all aspects of football, starting from Matt's early days in the NY Redbulls Academy, his experience playing for Chelsea and what's like being managed by Vincent Kompany on his days at Anderlecht in Belgium, and his memories of the rivalry with the Mexican national team, which included the famous viral incident involving Diego Lainez. They also talked about his current life as a player for FC Cincinnati in Major League Soccer.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

04/17/24: Do it Live! Champions League INSTANT REAX

04/17/24: Do it Live! Champions League INSTANT REAX

Rog is joined LIVE by The Athletic's James Horncastle to break down all the Champions League Quarterfinals action. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Men in Blazers 04/16/24: European Nights with Rory Smith

Men in Blazers 04/16/24: European Nights with Rory Smith

THE BIGGEST CLUB NEVER TO HAVE WON IN EUROPE. Yes, Arsenal fans, we're talking about your team. And no, the UEFA Cup Winners Cup doesn't count. But with the Gunners taking a step back in their hunt for a league trophy over the weekend, their best chance at victory this season may now be in the Champions League. Rog and New York Times chief soccer correspondent Rory Smith deep dive into the history of Arsenal to look back at just exactly how they became one of the biggest clubs in Europe, why legendary manager Arsene Wenger managed to do everything but lift the Champions League trophy, and whether or not Mikel Arteta's current squad have a legitimate shot at European glory.Then, Rog and Rory hop on over to the Europa League to look at giant-killers Atalanta, fresh off of slaying Liverpool at Anfield in the first leg of their semi-final matchup. Just how did this little club from Bergamo become so successful? And what is the ceiling to their success? All of this and more on the latest European Nights...See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Men in Blazers 04/14/24

Men in Blazers 04/14/24

WHEN THREE BECOMES ONE. Rog and Rory Smith break down losses for Liverpool and Arsenal that leave Manchester City atop the title race leaderboard. Plus, Leverkusen clinch the Bundesliga title, dethroning Bayern and ending their streak of 11-straight titles. And Wrexham are going up.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Men in Blazers 04/12/24: WGFOP Weekend Preview, Presented by PrizePicks

Men in Blazers 04/12/24: WGFOP Weekend Preview, Presented by PrizePicks

IT'S THE WEEKEND! This is WGFOP, presented by PrizePicks. Bring on a weekend gloriously free of Evertonian despair, but packed full of a daytime soap’s worth of storylines, as we enter the “Mind Games” territory of an unprecedented title race. 3 teams separated by a single point. The Premier League has not experienced this in its history. Let’s enjoy every second. Courage.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

VAMOS with Herc Gomez. Guest, Eric Gomez 04/11/24, Presented by Michelob ULTRA

VAMOS with Herc Gomez. Guest, Eric Gomez 04/11/24, Presented by Michelob ULTRA

"Liga MX versus Major League Soccer is the narrative we always feed into every single year in the CONCACAF Champions Cup"Herc talked with Eric Gomez, a friend of the house who works for ESPN Deportes, about all things Mexican football. They discussed Santi Gimenez's dry run with Feyenoord and with "El Tri", cleared up rumors that linked Mallorca's manager Javier Aguirre to the Mexican National Team, and debated on "Liga MX vs MLS" after this week's CONCACAF Champions Cup drama.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Men in Blazers 04/10/24: Do it Live!

Men in Blazers 04/10/24: Do it Live!

Rog is joined by Daniel Storey, chief football writer of Britain's "i" newspaper, to break down all of the Champions League Quarterfinal action. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Men in Blazers 04/09/24: European Nights with Rory Smith

Men in Blazers 04/09/24: European Nights with Rory Smith

THE GAME THAT CHANGED THE WORLD. Like Seal or Beyonce, it needs only one name: "La Remontada" or "The Comeback" in English. Ahead of Barcelona's clash with PSG in this week's Champions League slate, Rog and New York Times chief soccer correspondent Rory Smith revisit that glorious night in the spring of 2017 when Barca fought back from down 4-0 on aggregate in their Champions League Round of 16 matchup against PSG, going on to score six (yes, six!) goals in the second leg, including three from the 87th minute beyond. Rog and Rory breakdown how that game would forever alter the landscape of world football, prompting PSG to sign Neymar for unthinkable amounts of money, sending Barcelona into a financial tailspin, and wreaking havoc on the global transfer market.Then, Rog and Rory head to Athens to deep dive on Greece's domestic powerhouse Olypmiacos, including their hot headed, shipping magnate, songwriting, potentially match-fixing, multi-hyphenate owner Evangelos Marinakis (who just so happens to also own Nottingham Forest). Plus, Rory gives him recommendation on where to find (and, more importantly, how to pronounce) the best gyros in Athens. All this and more on the latest European Nights....See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Men in Blazers 04/08/24: With Haji Wright

Men in Blazers 04/08/24: With Haji Wright

"We were on the way to the airport with my family when I got the call with Gregg Berhalter to play Concacaf Nations League. I was really happy but I couldn't share it with my family because they were excited for me to go on vacation with them."Rog is joined by Haji Wright, Coventry City striker and freshly minted CONCACAF Nations League champion. He told the story of his soccer journey that began in the playing fields of Los Angeles and continued with a grand tour of Europe's top football leagues. He has faced challenges and overcome them, becoming stronger and more skilled. Achieving remarkable moments for both his club and his nation.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Men in Blazers 04/07/24

Men in Blazers 04/07/24

WHAT IN THE MAINOO JUST HAPPENED? Rog and Rory marvel at a back-and-forth 2-2 derby draw between Liverpool and Manchester United. Plus, Arsenal are Top the Table. And Everton are... not Top of the Table. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

World Corrupt: Episode 4 - Can Saudi Money Whitewash a Murder?

World Corrupt: Episode 4 - Can Saudi Money Whitewash a Murder?

In the final episode of this four-part series, Rog and Tommy trace the massive flow of Saudi money into Hollywood, Silicon Valley and Wall Street, and how the biggest venture capitalists and A-list celebrities seem to no longer care about Saudi Arabia’s human rights record. They also look back at the history of the US-Saudi relationship, and how President Biden went from pleading to make Saudi Arabia a “pariah” to traveling there to fist bump Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Jeddah. And finally, they dive into the possible motivations behind Saudi Arabia’s investments, from the need to diversify the Saudi economy, to whitewashing the murder of Jamal Khashoggi and changing the subject from other human rights violations. Despite all the depressing news, Rog and Tommy try to find glimmers of hope where grassroots activism and football can lead the way in creating a more just world. All of this and more, on the final episode of World Corrupt, Season 2.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Men in Blazers 04/05/24: WGFOP Weekend Preview, Presented by PrizePicks

Men in Blazers 04/05/24: WGFOP Weekend Preview, Presented by PrizePicks

IT'S THE WEEKEND! This is WGFOP, presented by PrizePicks. We’ve made it to the end of another week, and what a weekend of football we have in store. Strap in and enjoy every second. Courage.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

VAMOS with Herc Gomez. Guest, Julian Gressel 04/04/24, Presented by Michelob ULTRA

VAMOS with Herc Gomez. Guest, Julian Gressel 04/04/24, Presented by Michelob ULTRA

“I spoke a lot with Wolfsburg’s front office about Kevin Paredes before they signed him. He's a guy that I played with together in DC, I know his work ethic and I'm happy that now he's been starting in the team after a year and a half”.Herc had a candid conversation with Julian Gressel, an American-German midfielder currently playing with Inter Miami after recently winning the MLS Cup with Columbus Crew. They discussed Julian's early days as a footballer in Germany, his experience in the US College system, and how it feels playing with Lionel Messi. Plus, Julian is now a podcaster, and he explained why he enjoys doing it so much.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Men in Blazers 04/03/24: Do it Live!

Men in Blazers 04/03/24: Do it Live!

Rog is joined LIVE by the New York Times' Rory Smith to break down all the midweek Premier League action.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.