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Men In Blazers | Wondery

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 Podcast

Tuesday: European Nights with Rory Smith

Wednesday: Do It Live!

Thursday: Weekly Special

Friday: Men in Blazers Big Weekend Preview

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Rog is back to answer your burning questions and forecast all of the action in this week’s Big Weekend Preview Presented by PrizePicks. First, Liverpool host Aston Villa with pressure building and a gauntlet of fixtures ahead. Is this the reset Arne Slot needs or a reckoning at Anfield? Plus, a reality check at the Etihad as Bournemouth face Manchester City and we find out how far Andoni Iraola side has really come. Then, can Chelsea keep up their dominance over London-rival Tottenham Hotspur? Lastly, Rog celebrates Halloween and debates what costume Mikel Arteta should wear this year.

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Football is better with Friends. Join our Discord Community for conversation with fellow GFOPs, live match day chat, and to speak with Rog directly: https://discord.gg/DDDUcNWFHE

Watch our interview with Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m-hdlUAu4UI

Watch our interview with Crystal Palace chairman and co-owner Steve Parish on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TdppxEukeuo 

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Can Slot turn Liverpool around against Aston Villa? Is Bournemouth better than Manchester City? Spurs vs Chelsea chaos? Big Weekend Preview Presented by PrizePicks 10/31/25

On the latest episode of Running the Game, Rog sits down with Crystal Palace co-owner and chairman Steve Parish to trace the path from the 2010 rescue to FA Cup winners. Steve explains how an owner creates the conditions for success, why Palace target “rough diamonds”, and how Oliver Glasner’s belief shifted the club’s mentality. He also touches on South London’s talent pipeline and the data-led scouting that identified Jean-Philippe Mateta and Adam Wharton. Parish closes on what success looks like after winning silverware, and his ambitions for the club.

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Crystal Palace Co-owner & Chairman Steve Parish on Eberechi Eze, FA Cup glory, and Oliver Glasner’s impact: Running the Game 10/29/25

Rog is joined by Everton and England No. 1 Jordan Pickford to talk about the art and mindset of goalkeeping. Pickford dives into his post save reactions, the mental switch that activates when he steps over the white lines, and how adrenaline and improvisation shape his best stops. Pickford closes with what he hopes his Everton legacy will be and how much he wants to win with the club. This episode is presented by our great friends at Christopher Ward, the Official Timing Partner of the Men in Blazers Media Network.

Football is better with friends. Join our Discord community for conversation with fellow GFOPs, live matchday chat, and to speak with Rog directly: https://discord.gg/DDDUcNWFHE

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Jordan Pickford on the secret to good goalkeeping, the mental switch, and building a legacy at Everton: Men in Blazers 10/28/25

Rog and Rory are back to breakdown another drama-soaked Premier League weekend, including why Eberechi Eze's game winner against his former club Crystal Palace is indicative of how Arsenal have changed the game, how Liverpool's incredible league losing streak comes down to Mo Salah and Arne Slot, and why Manchester United have Matheus Cunha to thank for their recent run of form. Plus, could we see Bournemouth or Sunderland in Europe next year? And the reason why Rory thinks the Premier League has become the NFL...but with shorts.

Check out our full interview with Crystal Palace's Adam Wharton here: http://youtube.com/watch?v=m-hdlUAu4UI

Football is better with friends. Join our Discord community for conversation with fellow GFOPs, live matchday chat, and to speak with Rog directly: https://discord.gg/DDDUcNWFHE

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Arsenal and Eze soar, Liverpool and Salah sink (again), and Manchester United are BACK: Men in Blazers 10/27/25

Rog is joined by Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton to talk about how he sees the game. Adam reflects on his early YouTube skills videos and the practice habits that shaped his touch, then goes into the “message” he sends with every pass. He walks through his warm-up scanning routine and breaks down his chemistry with Jean-Philippe Mateta. Wharton closes on what success means to him now that he's won two trophies and where he wants to grow.

Football is better with friends. Join our Discord community for conversation with fellow GFOPs, live matchday chat, and to speak with Rog directly: https://discord.gg/DDDUcNWFHE

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Adam Wharton on his instincts in Crystal Palace's midfield, the message behind every pass, and chemistry with Jean-Philippe Mateta: Men in Blazers 10/24/25

In the third episode of Switch the Play, Cleveland Cavaliers forward Larry Nance Jr. and Roger Bennett are joined by Philadelphia Sixers center Joel Embiid to discuss growing up playing football before basketball in Cameroon, his love for striker Samuel Eto’o, which Premier League player he compares himself to, his two favorite teams Real Madrid and Arsenal squaring off in the Champions League, and why Martin Odegaard's his favorite current Gunner. Plus, Larry and Roger discuss Leeds United striker worries, running into Brighton head coach Fabian Hürzeler at Cavs practice and which NBA arena is toughest to play in.

Football is better with friends. Join our Discord community for conversation with fellow GFOPs, live matchday chat, and to speak with Rog directly: https://discord.gg/DDDUcNWFHE

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Joel Embiid on Arsenal, Real Madrid, and World Cup 2026: Switch the Play 10/23/25

Rog and Rory are back ahead of this week's Champions League, Europa League, and Conference League action, and deep dive into the rise and (potential) fall of Diego Simeone, the living legend prowling Atletico Madrid's touchline. How did Simeone take a mid-table club and turn them into a rival of the best teams in Europe? And can Simeone adjust to the evolution of modern football? Then, Rog and Rory breakdown how Barcelona's season might hinge (once again) on previously retired, nicotine-addicted Polish goalkeeper Wojciech Szczęsny. All of this and more on the latest European Nights.

Football is better with friends. Join our Discord community for conversation with fellow GFOPs, live matchday chat, and to speak with Rog directly: https://discord.gg/DDDUcNWFHE

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The Beginning of the End for Diego Simeone at Atletico Madrid? Plus, Barcelona's Smoking Goalkeeper: European Nights 10/21/25

Rog and Rory are back to break down another wild weekend of Premier League action, including Liverpool's fourth straight loss, this time at the hands of suddenly resurgent Manchester United. What's gone wrong for Arne Slot's squad? Plus, Arsenal cruise atop the table, but are they hearing Erling Haaland and Manchester City's footsteps behind them?

Watch our latest interview with Erling Haaland here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_HLkgKgu4yk

Football is better with friends. Join our Discord community for conversation with fellow GFOPs, live matchday chat, and to speak with Rog directly: https://discord.gg/DDDUcNWFHE

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Liverpool in free fall, Harry Maguire is indomitable, and 1-0 to the Arsenal: Men in Blazers 10/20/25

Rog is once again joined by Vamos’ Herc Gomez to break down the USMNT’s recent 1-1 draw with Ecuador, including Folarin Balogun’s newfound form and Weston McKennie’s evolving spot in Pochettino’s squad, before previewing the upcoming friendly against Australia. Then, USMNT and AC Milan forward Christian Pulisic sits down with Rog to discuss his current world class form, the freedom he feels playing at AC Milan, and why eating a meal in Italy takes four hours.

Watch the latest episode of The Captain with Tyler Adams: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NxzsQOT-KDY

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USMNT vs Australia preview with Vamos’ Herc Gomez, plus Christian Pulisic on playing with freedom at AC Milan: Men in Blazers 10/13/25

Rog and Clint Dempsey went live with their instant reactions following USMNT 1-1 Ecuador friendly match in Austin, TX. They discuss how this USMNT squad is developing under Mauricio Pochettino, Christian Pulisic coming off the bench, Folarin Balogun scoring and looking dangerous, and the return of Weston McKennie. Plus, Rog and Clint take listener calls. 

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USMNT 1-1 Ecuador Friendly: The Deuce Live 10/10/25

IT’S ROG… and it’s the WGFOP, Weekend Preview, presented by our good friends at PrizePicks. 

It’s been a huge week in football, with Ruben Amorim set to replace Erik Ten Hag as manager of Manchester United. Rog offers his thoughts on the appointment, and also previews the Premier League weekend, including Newcastle v Arsenal, with a focus on Arsenal wonderkid Ethan Nwaneri. We discuss Manchester City’s injury crisis, our favorite rivalries, and what footballing things we would speak into existence.

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11/01/24: WGFOP Weekend Preview, presented by PrizePicks

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