Men In Blazers

Rog sits down with actor and lifelong Arsenal supporter Paul Bettany. Bettany reflects on Arsenal’s Premier League triumph, his faith in Mikel Arteta, and the pressure of defending the title. He looks back on the Thierry Henry and Patrick Vieira era that made him “Arsenal forever,” explains why Martin Ødegaard is his favorite player, and shares how Arsenal fandom has become a family affair. Plus,...

Big Weekend Preview is back as Rog, Rory Smith and Humphrey Ker break down a massive Premier League weekend ahead. They start with Manchester City against Ipswich and whether the visitors can disrupt a City side that has won all six league matches so far. Arsenal travel to Nottingham Forest with greater attacking variety and depth, while Manchester United head to Leeds after Lisandro Martinez’s ex...

European Nights is back! Rog is joined by James Horncastle to break down a wild week of Champions League action, starting with PSG’s ruthless 4-2 win over Manchester City and the growing contrast between two clubs heading in very different directions. Liverpool rediscover some attacking joy in Austria as Bradley Barcola grabs a hat trick, while Arsenal comfortably dispatch Lille and continue their...

On the latest episode of The Captain , presented by Verizon, U.S. captain Tyler Adams answers fan questions after the USMNT’s four-win, four-game international window. He breaks down Cavan Sullivan’s history-making goal and the fearless new wave of teenagers like Julian Hall, Justin Ellis, and Adri Mehmeti. Tyler explains how Mauricio Pochettino told him he’d wear the armband and what it means to...

On this week’s Men in Blazers podcast, Rog and Rory unpack all the mayhem from Premier League Matchweek 6. In their first match since the verdict in their 115-charge financial case, Manchester City take control against 10-man Liverpool at Anfield to maintain their perfect start. With the financial case still looming over the club, have City and their fans fully embraced the villain role? Arsenal b...

Big Weekend Preview is back after the international break as Rog, Rory Smith and Humphrey Ker break down another massive Premier League weekend. They start with Liverpool vs Manchester City and how City’s players will handle a hostile Anfield in their first match since the charges verdict, before turning to Arsenal’s injury concerns and whether Leeds can follow the blueprint Brighton used to beat...

On Part 2 of 2 of a special conversation presented by Bank of America, Rog and USWNT head coach Emma Hayes discuss the detail and preparation that goes into managing at the highest level, how she builds trust with players, and why clarity is so important within a team. Plus, Emma talks about learning from mistakes, why coaching in America brings out the best in her, and the coaches who have shaped...

On Part 1 of a special two-part conversation presented by Bank of America, Rog sits down with USWNT head coach Emma Hayes to discuss how she is building toward Brazil 2027 and reshaping the future of the women’s national team program. She breaks down why the U.S. must evolve its player development pathway and what it can learn from Spain and Japan. Plus, Emma explains her “Gold Print” for the futu...

Rog and Clint Dempsey go live with their instant reactions following the USMNT’s 1-0 win over Canada. They discuss Mauricio Pochettino’s four victories during the international break, Justin Ellis’ winning goal, the scrappiness of this CONCACAF rivalry, and Alex Freeman’s growing influence in the team. Plus, Rog and Clint talk about the culture change within the team, and they predict which youngs...

Rog and Rory Smith break down the latest developments in the Manchester City saga after the club officially appealed the verdict that found it guilty of 114 Premier League charges. They examine City’s case for overturning the ruling, the growing political fallout surrounding the club, and how the situation has reached the highest levels of British government. Plus, Rog and Rory discuss the possibl...

Rog and Herc Gomez dissect the USMNT’s 3-0 win over Mexico. They discuss Cavan Sullivan’s performance and wonder goal, Julian Hall scoring in his third straight game, Diego Kochen’s introduction to the team, and the mounting pressure on Mexico manager Rafael Márquez. Plus, Rog and Herc talk about which USMNT youngsters will make the next World Cup and they preview the upcoming USA-Canada match. Ch...

On a special episode of Men in Blazers, Rog sits down with journalists Rory Smith and Tariq Panja to discuss the Manchester City saga and the 114 Premier League charges the club was found guilty of by an independent commission. They unpack the scale of Manchester City’s disguised funding scheme, the club’s efforts to frustrate the investigation, the range of possible punishments they could face, a...

Rog and Clint Dempsey go live with their instant reactions following the USMNT’s 4-2 win over Chile. They discuss Mauricio Pochettino’s young starting lineup, Julian Hall’s electrifying performance, Sebastian Berhalter’s growing influence, and Chris Richards’ goal contribution off the bench. Plus, Rog and Clint talk about Mathis Albert becoming the youngest goal scorer in US men’s history, and the...

Rog and Clint Dempsey go live with their instant reactions following the USMNT’s 4-1 win over Peru. They discuss Cavan Sullivan’s first USMNT start, Sebastian Berhalter’s statement performance, Tyler Adams wearing the captain’s armband, and which young players made the biggest impression as the road to the 2030 World Cup begins. Plus, Rog and Clint assess how Mauricio Pochettino should balance the...

Rog and VAMOS’ Herc Gomez discuss Cavan Sullivan’s introduction to the USMNT roster, Christian Pulisic’s icy relationship with Mauricio Pochettino, who won’t make the 2030 World Cup roster, and give predictions on the upcoming friendlies against Peru, Chile, Mexico and Canada. Plus, they grade the USMNT’s “golden generation” and break down the youngsters on the current roster. Check out the Men in...

Rog and Rory react to the seismic news that Manchester City have been found guilty on 114 of the 115 charges brought against the club by the Premier League. They break down what City were found guilty of, the potential punishments ranging from points deductions to expulsion, the club’s expected appeal, and what the ruling could mean for Manchester City’s titles. Plus, the two discuss what this mea...

On this episode of The Captain , presented by Verizon, Tyler Adams reflects on the lessons learned from the 2026 World Cup, from the emotional high of singing “Country Roads” alongside USMNT fans to the heartbreaking loss to Belgium. Tyler also shares what it was like inside the clubhouse during the fallout from Flo Balogun’s red card. He reveals the secrets behind the Premier League rise of “The...

Rog is joined by Middlesbrough’s quartet of USMNT players Aidan Morris, Sebastian Berhalter, Max Arfsten, and Rokas Pukštas to discuss rooming together in their “frat house,” adapting to English football and culture, which American cities are most similar to Middlesbrough, playing fantasy football, and the differences between MLS and the Championship. Plus, they talk about playing golf in England...

Rog and Rory break down all the action from Premier League Matchweek 5. Brighton deliver a statement victory over Arsenal, are the Seagulls legit title contenders? Could this defeat ultimately benefit Arsenal in the long run? Manchester City remain perfect at the top of the table, while Iraola returns to Bournemouth with a rather underwhelming win. Rog and Rory examine Florian Wirtz’s continued se...

Big Weekend Preview returns as Rog, Rory Smith and Humphrey Ker break down another massive Premier League weekend. They start with Mikel Arteta’s perfect Arsenal and whether high-scoring Brighton can finally expose a weakness in the champions, before turning to Andoni Iraola’s Liverpool and his first trip back to Bournemouth. Then they dig into Tottenham’s search for a breakthrough against Unai Em...

On a very special episode of Men in Blazers, Rog is joined by musician and Ezra Collective drummer Femi Koleoso to talk about Arsenal’s Black heritage, the joy of watching Thierry Henry and Patrick Vieira, his strong bond with Eberechi Eze, and why players like Bukayo Saka and Noni Madueke mean so much to London's Black community. Plus, re-living Arsenal’s title winning season and his never ending...

Rog and Rory break down all the action from Premier League Matchweek 4. Erling Haaland propels 10-man Manchester City to victory in the Manchester Derby. Arsenal also remain perfect, with Bruno Guimarães—aka “The Fat Rat”—striking his first goal for the Gunners. Hull City continue to defy expectations with a draw against Chelsea, Brighton can’t stop scoring, and Liverpool struggle against......

On this episode of Men In Blazers, Rog sits down with lifelong Arsenal supporter and acclaimed actor Jamie Bell. Bell reflects on Arsenal’s long-awaited Premier League triumph, the emotional rollercoaster of Arsenal fandom, and how the club has shaped his identity from childhood to now. Jamie discusses the profound impact Arsène Wenger and Mikel Arteta have had on Arsenal, as well as the ways...

Big Weekend Preview returns as Rog, Rory Smith and Humphrey Ker break down a massive Premier League weekend. They start with the pressure of the Manchester Derby, Michael Carrick’s challenge at United, and Enzo Maresca’s perfect start across town. Then they turn to Arsenal’s new freedom as champions and a tricky trip to Granit Xhaka’s Sunderland, before digging into Tottenham’s winless start and E...

European Nights is back! And Rog is joined by the great James Horncastle to react to all of Champions League action so far this week, including Arsenal’s calm victory over Napoli, thanks to the heroics of Martin Odegaard. Plus, Liverpool take care of business versus Atletico Madrid…are Cody Gakpo and Alexis Mac Allister the key to Andoni Iraola’s success? And Jose Mourinho gets a victory with Real...