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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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Mar 20, 2025 • 35min
Jesse Marsch CONCACAF Nations League Pod Special: Men In Blazers 03/20/25
Canadian men's soccer coach Jesse Marsch is back and joins Rog to talk about the looming 2026 World Cup. Then they talk about Canada's prospects in the CONCACAF Nations League, star players Alphonso Davies and Jonathan David and the dynamics of coaching a multi-cultural squad. Jesse and Rog also dive into the politicization of the Canada-USA rivalry. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mar 19, 2025 • 50min
Pochettino, Pulisic, & Gio Reyna: The Biggest USMNT Questions at the Concacaf Nations League - MiB x VAMOS Crossover 03/19/25
Rog and Herc Gomez preview the USMNT vs. Panama match in the Concacaf Nations League. They discuss how this will be a real test for coach Pochettino, the role Christian Pulisic needs to play for this squad and give us their ideal lineups. They also try to figure out the USMNT striker problem and ask which forward will grab this chance to stand out for the national team.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mar 17, 2025 • 1h 26min
NEWCASTLE END THEIR TROPHY DROUGHT: Men In Blazers 03/17/25
Local Newcastle lad Dan Burn helps his team win their first domestic trophy in 70 years with a 2-1 victory over Liverpool at Wembley. Rog and Rory talk through Liverpool's terrible week, and whether Arsenal still have hope in the league after beating Chelsea. Man City and Brighton finish in a 2-2 draw. Are we seeing the last games of Ange Postecoglu in charge of Tottenham after losing to Fulham? And Everton-West Ham square off in the David Moyes derby. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mar 14, 2025 • 39min
03/14/25: WGFOP Weekend Preview, presented by PrizePicks
IT’S ROG… and it’s the WGFOP Weekend Preview, presented by our good friends at PrizePicks. Someone check our temperature… we’ve got Carabao Cup fever. Rog looks forward to Liverpool v Newcastle in the cup final on Sunday, and discusses what a trophy would mean for these titans of the English game. Plus, he discusses Manchester United’s new stadium plans, looks forward to Arsenal v Chelsea, and quietens any fears about Manchester City’s decline.Subscribe to the Raven newsletter: https://mibcourage.co/3xQaQz1 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mar 13, 2025 • 43min
From Amateur Football to the Brink of the World Cup: Patrick Schulte. VAMOS with Herc Gomez 03/13/25, Presented by Michelob Ultra
Herc had a candid chat with Columbus Crew goalkeeper Patrick Schulte, talking through his soccer journey from amateur football to winning the MLS Cup with the Crew. Patrick also shared his recent experience of speaking with the USMNT manager, Mauricio Pochettino, before his contract extension with Columbus and the feedback he provided. Plus, Herc shares his thoughts on the debate that positions Antonee Robinson as one of the best left-backs in the world.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mar 13, 2025 • 44min
Club Stories: AC Milan
In the third episode of Club Stories, Rog and Rory dive into the storied history of AC Milan, one of Europe's greatest football teams. Club Stories presented by eFootball. Play eFootball and you could WIN a signed Messi jersey and a trip to a match in the U.S. Enter here: https://konami.jp/3WM3HwB See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mar 11, 2025 • 46min
ARE REAL MADRID INEVITABLE?: European Nights 03/11/25
The Madrid Derby heats up as Real Madrid head crosstown for the second leg of their Champions League Round of 16 matchup versus Atletico Madrid. After pulling away with the victory in the opening match, one question creeped into everyone's mind...Real Madrid are going to win the Champions League again, aren't they? Plus, Germany was ready to crown Bayer Leverkusen the new favorites of Deutschland...until Bayern Munich torched them 3-0 in the first leg. Is Bayern Munich getting its proper due? Will Leverkusen now disappear into the sunset like a 2016 Leicester City? 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.

Mar 10, 2025 • 1h 18min
LIVERPOOL 15 POINTS CLEAR & COUNTING: Men In Blazers 03/10/25
Arne Slot and Co. have one hand on the Premier League title. Rog and Rory break down a massive weekend for the Reds, and discuss an Arsenal United draw that left Mikel Arteta incandescent. Plus, Nottingham Forest dispose of Manchester City in their battle for a Champions League place. Spurs walk away with a point against Bournemouth. And is it still fun rooting for Everton when there's no threat of relegation?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mar 7, 2025 • 37min
03/07/25: WGFOP Weekend Preview, presented by PrizePicks
IT’S ROG… and it’s the WGFOP Weekend Preview, presented by our good friends at PrizePicks. Welcome back to the Premier League - we’ve missed you! On Sunday, Arsenal travel to Manchester United, and Rog looks back on this rivalry and discusses the fortunes of the clubs this season. Also this weekend, high-flying Liverpool host Southampton, and it’s a vital clash in the race for the Champions League between Nottingham Forest and Manchester City. Finally, here’s always time to discuss David Moyes, and Rog shares your football superstitions. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mar 6, 2025 • 38min
Betting Scandal Rocking Mexican Soccer. VAMOS with Herc Gomez 03/06/25, Presented by Michelob Ultra
Herc sat down with a friend of the house, Eric Gomez from ESPN Mexico, reacting to the incredible story of how AI at a European casino triggered an investigation that uncovered a massive betting scandal that has rocked Mexican football to its core.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.