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Covering all the narrative from the Premier League – the world’s greatest sporting telenovela – and everywhere the love of the beautiful game burns bright. Football. Passion. Empathy. Courage. New Podcasts Daily.Monday: Men In Blazers PodcastTuesday: European Nights with Rory SmithWednesday: Do It Live!Thursday: VAMOS with Herc GomezFriday: 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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Apr 29, 2025 • 59min
ARSENAL 0 - 1 PSG: Men in Blazers Do It Live! 04/29/25 with James Horncastle
Rog and James Horncastle went live to give their instant reactions to Arsenal 0-1 PSG, Arsenal's droopy tifo, they take listener calls and discuss the beauty of Argentine asado.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Apr 29, 2025 • 48min
ARSENAL'S LAST GASP AT GLORY: European Nights 04/29/25
Arsenal...perpetual runners up, complainers of Carabao Cup balls....are on the doorstep of reaching a Champions League final for the first time since 2006. Can Mikel Arteta salvage another disappointing domestic finish with a shot at ultimate European Glory? Plus, Arsenal's opponents, PSG, look to vanquish their own Champions League demons with their upstart squad that has curiously gotten better with the departure of Kylian Mbappe. Can they pull off the impossible and fight their way to Champions League final birth, spoiling Arsenal's dreams in the process? 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.

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Apr 28, 2025 • 1h 18min
LIVERPOOL WIN THE TITLE: Men in Blazers 04/28/25
Rog and Rory celebrate Liverpool's triumphant victory, reflecting on a rollercoaster season filled with highs and lows. The emotional stories surrounding fans and players create a sense of communal joy. They discuss Liverpool's relentless comeback at Anfield and Mo Salah's iconic celebrations. The humorous connection of football to community life adds a fun twist, while also examining the stakes of the FA Cup and Premier League drama. Amidst all, there's a heartfelt focus on hope and connections that unite football lovers.

Apr 25, 2025 • 49min
04/25/25: WGFOP Weekend Preview, presented by PrizePicks | Chris Richards Special
IT’S ROG… and it’s the WGFOP Weekend Preview, presented by our good friends at PrizePicks. It’s a huge weekend in football as we’re well and truly into the business end of the season. Firstly, Rog salutes Arne Slot’s job managing Liverpool, as the Reds could win the title this weekend in his debut season. Plus, he pays tribute to promoted Leeds United and Burnley. And then, he sits down with America’s and Crystal Palace’s Chris Richards to look forward to the FA Cup semi-finals.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Apr 24, 2025 • 42min
Third-tier Underdog's American Captain and their Journey to the German Cup Final - VAMOS with Herc Gomez 04/24/25, Presented by Michelob Ultra
Herc sat down for a candid conversation with Maël Corboz, born in Alabama, who shares his remarkable journey from being a homegrown player with the New York Red Bulls to captaining Arminia Bielefeld in a stunning run to the German Cup final. He reflects on the magic of cup competitions and the differences between youth soccer in the US and Europe. Maël also discusses his experiences in College Soccer with Maryland and the responsibilities of being a captain.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Apr 24, 2025 • 51min
This Week in Wrexham 04/24/25: Humphrey Ker
Rog sits down with Humphrey Ker to talk about what the mood is like at Wrexham with another potential promotion on the horizon, his beautiful spirit animal Hilda and what it's like preparing for an upcoming marathon in support of The Wrexham Miners Project. Humphrey also discusses shifting to his new role as Community Director at the club, the legendary Paul Parkinson's impact and how he plans on celebrating yet another possible promotion. This Week in Wrexham is presented by our great friends of the pod STōK Cold Brew Coffee.You can support Humphrey Ker’s fundraiser for the Wrexham Miners Project here: https://www.justgiving.com/page/humphrey-runsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Apr 23, 2025 • 35min
Alex Cora Pod Special: Men in Blazers 04/23/25
Rog is joined by Red Sox manager Alex Cora, proud Puerto Rican and devoted Liverpool supporter. Cora shares his unique journey from growing up in a baseball-obsessed nation to being passionate about football through Fenway Sports Group, the shared ownership behind both the Red Sox and Liverpool FC.Cora reflects on the crossover coaching philosophies he's adopted from football to baseball, offers his perspective on Liverpool's transition under Arne Slot, draws compelling cross-sport comparisons to Virgil van Dijk and Mo Salah, and explains why the 2026 FIFA World Cup will forever change the perspective of soccer in the United States.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Apr 21, 2025 • 1h 21min
WHAT DOES TRENT'S CELEBRATION MEAN?: Men in Blazers 04/21/25
Trent Alexander-Arnold delivers a goal that was like the Chicken Jockey scene in the Minecraft movie in Liverpool's 1 - 0 win over relegated Leicester City. Aston Villa overwhelm Newcastle in a second half that felt like a shot-for-shot remake of the back half of Warfare. And Manchester United lose to Wolves and prove their Thursday night relaunch was quicker than a Katy Perry flight on Blue Origin.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Apr 18, 2025 • 34min
04/18/25: WGFOP Weekend Preview, presented by PrizePicks
It’s the WGFOP Weekend Preview, presented by our good friends at PrizePicks...It’s always a good time of year to play PrizePicks, America’s number one fantasy sports app. Download the app today and use code MIB for a first deposit match up to $100.What a week for Premier Clubs in Europe…Arsenal drop Real Madrid, United pull off a comeback for the ages, and even Chelsea managed to win despite losing! Rog discusses Arsenal's domination of Real Madrid amid their chase for European glory, before reliving Manchester United's night of wonder against Lyon at Old Trafford. Then, Rog dives into the news that Virgil Van Dijk will be returning to Liverpool, and what that means for the club on the cusp of capturing the Premier League title.Subscribe to the Raven newsletter: https://mibcourage.co/3xQaQz1See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Apr 17, 2025 • 46min
Bryant Lazaro, An American Manager Grinding it Out Among Europe's Elite. VAMOS with Herc Gomez 04/17/25, Presented by Michelob Ultra
Herc sat down with Bryant Lazaro, who left Florida at the age of 19 to pursue his dream of managing in elite European football. Currently working in Portugal's Top Division, he discusses the dilemma faced by coaches between player development and prioritizing results. Plus, Bryant shares his experiences with Bob Bradley and Jill Ellis while living in Norway, as well as an unforgettable story with Marcelo Bielsa.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.