Men In Blazers

On the latest episode of The Captain presented by Verizon, Rog sits down with Bournemouth and USMNT midfielder Tyler Adams to discuss the Cherries recent impressive win over league leading Arsenal. Plus, Tyler gives a first person account of how the anxious crowds at the Emirates impact Arsenal players directly. Then, Rog and Tyler discuss the impending departure of manager Andoni Iraola, includin...

Rog and Rory are back to break down a seismic Premier League weekend as Manchester City topples Arsenal in a title race that now feels like a high-stakes duel to the finish. Is Rayan Cherki the free-spirited spark driving it all? Tottenham deliver another Spursy heartbreak as the threat of relegation continues to loom. Rory explains why the cracks might be deeper than they look. And finally, Liver...

On a very special pod special, Rog sits down with Manchester City's Antoine Semenyo to breakdown the attacker's wild ride from Bristol City F.C. all the way to Manchester City. Antoine details what exactly it is like playing under the manic genius that is Pep Guardiola, and what surprising advice the manager gave him that improved his game. Plus, Antoine explains what makes Rayan Cherki such an in...

Men in Blazers LIVE! returns, this time to Tampa Bay, where Rog is joined by Newcastle United legend Alan Shearer to re-live some of his best Premier League highlights, recount what it was like winning the league (back-to-back) with Blackburn, and dive into his England career. Plus, Rog sits down with Theo Walcott to discuss joining Arsenal at 16, Mikel Arteta, and his favorite memories of playing...

Big Weekend Preview returns as Rog and Rory Smith look ahead to a pivotal weekend across the Premier League. They start with Arsenal vs Manchester City, with the title on the line as the Gunners try to hold their nerve against a City side that thrives under pressure. Then it’s the 248th Merseyside Derby, with Mohamed Salah set for his final appearance in the fixture as Everton arrive with European...

Rog and James Horncastle went live right after the conclusion of the UEFA Champions League Quarterfinal matches to discuss the mounting pressure on Arsenal as they advance past Sporting Lisbon, the goalfest between Bayern Munich and Real Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain’s dominance over Liverpool, and Atletico Madrid’s triumphant clash against Barcelona.  Plus, Rog and James look ahead to the semi...

European Nights returns as Rog and Rory Smith dive into the knockout action across Europe. They begin with Arsenal’s David Raya and the growing case for him as the best goalkeeper in the world, before turning to Manuel Neuer’s stunning late-career resurgence in Bayern Munich’s clash with Real Madrid. Attention then shifts to Atlético Madrid vs Barcelona, where Antoine Griezmann makes one last Cham...

Rog and Rory are back to break down another wild weekend of Premier League action, including Arsenal's deflating loss to Bournemouth...are we on the verge of another Gunner collapse? Then, Manchester City are back in the title hunt. Why is Pep Guardiola so good in April? And is Rayan Cherki the key that has unlocked City? Plus, Roberto de Zerbi's Tottenham debut did not go as planned...but Rory ex...

Big Weekend Preview returns as Rog and Rory Smith look ahead to a pivotal weekend across the Premier League. They start with Arsenal, where a late Kai Havertz winner in Lisbon halts the slide ahead of a tricky test against Bournemouth. Then it’s Tottenham, with Roberto De Zerbi facing his first test as Spurs travel to Sunderland just above the relegation zone. Attention turns to Stamford Bridge, w...

European Nights returns as Rog and Rory Smith dive into the European slate. They start with the Champions League clash between Real Madrid and Bayern Munich, breaking down Bayern’s firepower against Madrid’s knockout-stage mystique and why this rivalry still defines Europe’s elite. Attention then turns to PSG vs Liverpool, where Arne Slot faces a defining rematch against the side that knocked Live...

Rog and Rory Smith break down another dramatic FA Cup weekend, starting with Arsenal’s elimination at the hands of Southampton, two games, two competition exits, and what it means for a season that once promised so much. Attention then turns to Liverpool, where elimination in the FA Cup raises further questions about Arne Slot’s project and how Mo Salah’s drop in form is compounding the uncertaint...

Rog and Rory Smith break down a dramatic end to qualifying across the globe. They start with Italy’s stunning playoff collapse and what it says about the future of one of football’s traditional powers, before turning to Turkey’s growing threat and what it means for the USA ahead of their group stage meeting. From there, the focus widens to stories like Iraq’s emotional return and DR Congo’s breakt...

Rog and Clint Dempsey go live with their instant reactions following USMNT 0-2 Portugal in Atlanta, Ga. They discuss Mauricio Pochettino’s decision to start the game without a natural striker, debate the Matt Turner vs Matt Freese goalkeeper conundrum, breakdown what makes a talented team like Portugal to difficult to beat, and assess what the final squad will look like heading into this summer. T...

Rog and Clint Dempsey go live with their instant reactions following USMNT 2-5 Belgium in Atlanta, Ga. They discuss the USMNT’s bright start to the match, Weston McKinnie’s effectiveness in front of goal, Matt Turner’s performance, and whether this this game will be a wake up call heading into the World Cup. Plus, Rog and Clint take listener calls. Order Rog's new book We Are the World (Cup) today...

Clint Dempsey takes the stage with Rog live in Atlanta for an unfiltered conversation about the USMNT’s road to the World Cup. Ahead of the USA vs. Belgium friendly, they break down the team’s biggest storylines—what to expect from Christian Pulisic? Which strikers should make the summer squad? Who should be Mauricio Pochettino’s first-choice goalkeeper? Then, Rog and Clint are joined by special g...

The Men in Blazers Countdown Tour returns, this time to Atlanta, where Rog is joined by Outkast’s Big Boi to talk about what Atlanta means to him, his Mount Rushmore of ATL athletes, and his excitement heading into the World Cup. Plus, USMNT legends Clint Dempsey and Brad Guzan discuss the 2014 USMNT-Belgium game, preview the upcoming friendlies, and answer which keeper should start for the US Men...

Ahead of the UEFA qualifying playoffs, Rog sits down with Republic of Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrímsson to discuss his team’s remarkable journey to and the belief growing within the squad. Hallgrímsson reflects on taking over an Ireland side in transition, why he saw parallels with his historic Iceland team, and how he’s built a harder, more resilient identity. He also breaks down striker Troy P...

Rog, Rory Smith, and James Horncastle break down the UEFA playoffs, where Italy once again stare down the pressure of qualification and the weight of past failures. Elsewhere, the Republic of Ireland arrive as a dangerous, in-form contender fueled by belief, led by the red-hot Troy Parrott. Next, they turn to the intercontinental playoffs, where underdog stories like New Caledonia and high-stakes...

Rog and Rory are back to break down another weekend of footballing action, including Manchester City's decisive victory over Arsenal in the Carabao Cup final....was this game secretly Pep Guardiola's golden goodbye to City fans? Then, the Tottenham relegation panic meter is at an all time high....what will it take for Spurs to stay up and avoid the unthinkable? Plus, Sunderland take down Newcastle...

Rog and Rory Smith went live right after the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 matches to discuss if Liverpool’s thrashing of Galatasaray can be a catalyst for the rest of the season. Plus, Tottenham’s defiant win against Atletico Madrid, and Newcastle’s pummeling at the hands of classy Barcelona.  Then, Rog and Rory take listener calls and talk about Manchester City’s exit at the hands of Re...

European Nights returns as Rog and Rory Smith break down a dramatic week across the Champions League and Europa League. They begin with Real Madrid’s commanding first-leg win over Manchester City, where Federico Valverde’s stunning hat trick exposed Pep Guardiola’s bold tactical gamble. Then attention turns to Premier League clubs after a bruising round of results raised questions about England’s...

Rog and Rory are back to break down another wild weekend of Premier League action, including Arsenal's win over Everton, punctuated by Max Dowman's game sealing goal. Did the Gunners just punch their ticket as Premier League champions? And what does the future hold for Max Dowman? Plus, Tottenham get a desperately needed point against Slot's Liverpool. Then, Manchester United look to be Champions...

Big Weekend Preview returns as Rog and Rory Smith look ahead to a pivotal weekend across the Premier League. They start at Anfield, where Liverpool host a Tottenham side spiraling toward the relegation fight and searching for belief under Igor Tudor. Then it’s Arsenal welcoming Everton, with Mikel Arteta’s set-piece juggernaut facing a dangerous road-warrior side that could twist the title race. A...

Rog and James Horncastle went live after Wednesday’s UEFA Champions League Round of 16 matches to discuss Real Madrid dominating Manchester City behind Federico Valverde’s hat trick performance, PSG dismantling Chelsea in Paris, Arsenal surviving Bayern Leverkusen with a late draw…and Tottenham’s misery continuing after another loss, this time to Atletico Madrid. Plus, Rog and James take listener...

On the latest episode of Running the Game, Rog sits down with Brentford owner Matthew Benham at the MIT Sloan Sports Analytics Conference to explore how data, culture, and smart decision-making transformed a small West London club into a Premier League contender. Benham explains how his background in statistical modeling and betting markets shaped Brentford’s recruitment strategy, why the club foc...