Best VAMO Network Podcasts (2025)

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Has Pochettino found "his guys"? & Why the USMNT HAVE to win vs. Mexico | GOLD CUP FINAL preview 30:40

1d ago30:40

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Rog and Herc Gomez preview the USMNT vs. Mexico Gold Cup Final matchup and try to answer the most pressing questions for each team. RSVP to Men in Blazers Live at The Michelob Ultra Pitchside Club in NYC, featuring some very special guests (July 8, 9 and 11): https://www.michelobultra.com/pitchsideclub/signup?utm_source=social_organic&utm_medium=we…

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Club World Cup Quarterfinals Preview with Rory Smith: Men in Blazers 07/03/25 52:35

2d ago52:35

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Rog and Rory break down the matchups in the Club World Cup quarterfinals and talk about what future iterations of this tournament could learn from its inaugural run. But first, Rog remembers Diogo Jota and reflect on his tragic passing. RSVP to Men in Blazers Live at The Michelob Ultra Pitchside Club in NYC, featuring some very special guests (July…

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USMNT 2-1 Guatemala Gold Cup Semifinal: Deuce Live 07/02/25 57:40

3d ago57:40

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Rog and Clint Dempsey went live with their instant reactions after the USNMT beat Guatemala 2-1 in the Gold Cup Semifinal. They discuss whether Diego Luna’s punched his ticket to the World Cup after becoming invaluable to Poch in this tournament, is it good for the the team to suffer in tough moments, how does the Gold Cup competition stack up, Gua…

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GOLD CUP Semifinals: What USMNT can expect from Guatemala and which players are stepping up for Pochettino 41:38

4d ago41:38

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Rog and Herc Gomez are back to preview the USMNT vs. Guatemala Gold Cup Semifinal match! First, they recap the biggest moments from USA's win over Costa Rica and wonder if that win signals a turning point for Pochettino and his players. Then, Herc tells us that Guatemala will be a "big test" for the USMNT before giving us his predictions for the ma…

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USMNT Win On Penalties 2-2 Costa Rica: Deuce Live 06/29/25 56:43

6d ago56:43

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Rog and Clint Dempsey went live with their instant reactions following the USMNT’s win over Costa Rica on penalty kicks in the 2025 Gold Cup Quarterfinal. They discuss Matt Freese’s heroic penalty saves, the dynamic Diego Luna brings to this team, the momentum heading into the semifinal vs. Guatemala, plus Rog and Clint take listener calls. See Pri…

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Gold Cup Quarterfinals Preview: How we win back USMNT fans and why Costa Rica will be a TOUGH test 50:28

8d ago50:28

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Herc Gomez and Rog preview the 2025 Gold Cup Quarterfinals. But first, they talk about the USMNT's tournament journey so far and check in on the biggest questions surrounding the team. Then they discuss the fan turnout and ask how US Soccer can win back the USMNT fans. Herc also gives us his tournament predictions and USMNT fans, you might want to …

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Club World Cup Group Stage Reactions with Rory Smith: Men in Blazers 06/25/25 1:03:03

10d ago1:03:03

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Rog and Rory Smith are back to breakdown the most prestigious tournament not named the Florida Cup....the FIFA Club World Cup....including Inter Miami's turn from Nepo Baby entrants to Club World Cup darlings, the dominance of South American clubs, and why the weather could be the biggest takeaway from the tournament heading into the 2026 World Cup…

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Seattle Sounders 0-2 PSG Club World Cup: Men in Blazers Do it Live! with Rory Smith 06/23/25 1:04:26

12d ago1:04:26

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Rog and Rory recap all the action from the Club World Cup live after Seattle Sounders 0-2 PSG. Plus, they discuss how interested they’ve been in the tournament, fan attendance, how much this means to South American supporters, Gianni Infantino’s not so small ego, and the gap between MLS and Europe, before taking calls from listeners. See Privacy Po…

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USMNT 2-1 Haiti Gold Cup Match: Deuce Live 06/22/25 54:31

13d ago54:31

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Rog and Clint Dempsey went live with their instant reactions following USMNT 2-1 Haiti in the final group game of the 2025 Gold Cup in Arlington, Texas. They cover whose stock is rising after the final group stage game, what kind of changes the team needs to work on, what should Poch be looking for, do they have momentum after three-straight wins, …

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USMNT vs. Haiti Gold Cup Preview: The Deuce Live in Dallas 06/21/25 1:28:54

14d ago1:28:54

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Live from Dallas, Texas, Clint Dempsey and Rog discuss the USMNT vs. Haiti, how Chris Richards has put himself in a position to become one of the faces of this American team, and Clint relives THAT goal against Algeria in the 2010. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell…

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Saudi Arabia 0 - 1 USMNT Gold Cup Match: Deuce Live 06/19/25 50:07

16d ago50:07

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Rog and US Soccer legend Clint Dempsey went live with their instant reactions following Saudi Arabia 0 - 1 USMNT in the 2025 Gold Cup. They discussed the leadership of Chris Richards and his goal, the US attacking potency and if Pochettino's plan is coming into shape heading into next year's World Cup. 🇺🇸 TEXAS, WE’RE COMING FOR YOU 🍺 We are headin…

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USMNT vs. Saudi Arabia Gold Cup Preview: The Deuce Live in Austin 06/18/25 1:08:04

17d ago1:08:04

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Live from Austin, Texas, Clint Dempsey and Rog discuss the USMNT's impending clash with Saudi Arabia, which players are establishing themselves as "Mauricio Pochettino's guys," and the best USMNT kits of all-time. 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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Gold Cup Insights with CANMNT Head Coach Jesse Marsch: Men in Blazers 06/17/25 41:02

19d ago41:02

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Live from New York City, Rog is joined by Canadian Men’s National Team Head Coach Jesse Marsch to breakdown the challenges and opportunities for his upstart squad ahead of the CONCACAF Gold Cup. Then, Marsch details how his team plans to go about earning both results and respect on the pitch, and what Canada's ambitions are for the 2026 World Cup. …

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USMNT 5 - 0 Trinidad and Tobago Opening Gold Cup Match: Deuce Live 06/15/25 1:00:39

20d ago1:00:39

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Rog and Clint Dempsey went live with their instant reactions following the USMNT's opening 5-0 win of Gold Cup 2025 vs. Trinidad and Tobago. They discuss the ongoing Christian Pulisic saga, how much can we take away from a resounding win like this, who is earning their roster spot and the gents take listener calls. 🇺🇸 TEXAS, WE’RE COMING FOR YOU 🍺 …

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The Secret to Portugal's Youth Development Success with FC Porto President André Villas-Boas 43:16

21d ago43:16

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Live from New York City, Rog sits down with FC Porto President André Villas-Boas to discuss the keys to Portugal's youth development success, examine why the country churns out elite manager after elite manager, and celebrate their trip to the United States for the FIFA Club World Cup. A show presented by the GFOPs at New Balance. See Privacy Polic…

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One Year to Glory Live in Los Angeles with Jason Sudeikis, Brendan Hunt, Jim Harbaugh and more: Men in Blazers 06/14/25 1:16:42

22d ago1:16:42

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Rog sits down with US Soccer legends Cobi Jones and Brandi Chastain, Los Angeles Chargers Head Coach Jim Harbaugh, and "Ted Lasso" stars and creators Jason Sudeikis and Brendan Hunt in Los Angeles to celebrate the one year mark until the 2026 World Cup in North America. They go deep into the impact the upcoming World Cup will have on American socce…

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CLUB WORLD CUP PREVIEW with Rory Smith: Men in Blazers 06/13/25 49:15

22d ago49:15

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Rog and Rory are back to break down anything and everything Club World Cup, including why clubs like PSG and Bayern Munich should be on upset alert, how far South American giants Flamengo, Boca Juniors, and River Plate can go, and ultimately....what exactly is FIFA trying to accomplish with this tournament? All of this and more on the latest Men in…

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Mexico & The Field Gold Cup Preview with Give N Go 44:13

23d ago44:13

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Rog is joined by Reynoso and Soltero of the Give N Go Podcast for Part 2 of our Gold Cup Preview. Together, they offer an insightful and energetic breakdown of the tournament’s key contenders, standout players, and emerging dark horses. From Javier Aguirre’s formidable Mexico to the polarizing presence of Miguel Herrera on Costa Rica’s sidelines, a…

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USMNT's Gold Cup Preview: Coaching Pressure on Mauricio Pochettino 47:20

24d ago47:20

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Mauricio Pochettino looks for a shift within the USMNT squad for the Gold Cup 2025. Rog sat down with Herculez Gomez to discuss whether the absence of Christian Pulisic helps or hinders this process. Plus, a deep dive into the MLS contingent, the striker position, and the World Cup implications. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and C…

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USMNT 0 - 4 Switzerland: The Deuce Live 06/10/25 54:10

25d ago54:10

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Rog and Clint Dempsey went live right after USMNT 0-4 Switzerland to give their instant reactions to a disappointing match in Nashville and talk big picture USMNT questions ahead of the Gold Cup! 🇺🇸 TEXAS, WE’RE COMING FOR YOU 🍺 Men in Blazers Media Network is heading on the road this summer with our friends at Camarena Tequila for USMNT Night Befo…

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GOLD CUP, POCHETTINO AND THE ROAD TO 2026: The Captain with Tyler Adams 06/09/25 27:46

27d ago27:46

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He's back! US Men's National Team captain Tyler Adams returns to the Men in Blazers Media Network for the latest installment of his series, "The Captain with Tyler Adams." This week, Rog and Tyler sit down in the City of Brotherly Love to discuss all things Gold Cup, Pochettino’s squad selection, player desire and focus ahead of next year’s World C…

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US SOCCER LEGEND CLINT DEMPSEY JOINS MEN IN BLAZERS MEDIA NETWORK: The Deuce 06/05/25 50:26

30d ago50:26

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Rog welcomes USMNT legend Clint Dempsey to the Men in Blazers Media Network with his all-new show “The Deuce”, where Clint will break down anything and everything US Men’s National Team ahead of the 2026 World Cup on home turf. In this first episode, Clint talks about his desire to become the voice of American soccer, his passion to compete for his…

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Cristian Roldan on Seattle Sounders, Club World Cup and the USMNT - VAMOS with Herc Gomez 06/05/25, Presented by Michelob Ultra 31:59

1M ago31:59

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Seattle Sounders' Cristian Roldan joins Herc to discuss their Club World Cup journey. He reflects on his decade with the Sounders, winning MLS Cups and the Concacaf Champions Cup. Don't miss his insights on his role as a team leader and the dynamics of the locker room. Plus, he shares his thoughts on the USMNT and the upcoming Gold Cup. See Privacy…

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PSG DOMINATE INTER MILAN TO CAPTURE FIRST CHAMPIONS LEAGUE TITLE: Men in Blazers Do It Live! with Rory Smith 05/31/25 1:04:16

1M ago1:04:16

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Rog and Rory went live after Paris Saint-Germain's breathtaking performance in the Champions League final to defeat Inter Milan 5-nil in Munich. They discuss what it means for PSG's trajectory with manager Luis Enrique in charge, the conflict of another nation state ownership winning, take listener calls, plus the guys rate Linkin Park's pre-match …

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05/30/25: WGFOP Weekend Preview, presented by PrizePicks 42:55

1M ago42:55

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IT’S ROG… and it’s the WGFOP Weekend Preview, presented by our good friends at PrizePicks. This weekend, it’s the Champions League final: PSG vs Inter Milan. Will Enrique’s entertainers be able to win their first European trophy, or will Inzaghi’s Inter prevail? Also, we celebrate Goodison Park as it moves onto a new phase, and Crystal Palace’s tri…

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Whitecaps' striker Daniel Rios on Concacaf Champions Cup Final vs. Cruz Azul - VAMOS with Herc Gomez 05/29/25, Presented by Michelob Ultra 34:51

1M ago34:51

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Daniel Rios shares his journey with Herc, from Mexico to Major League Soccer, the challenges he faced as a young player leaving home for the Chivas Academy, discussing his experiences in the USL with Nashville SC, the pressure of playing for Chivas, and his current success with the Vancouver Whitecaps. Rios reflects on the differences between MLS a…

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This Week in Wrexham 05/29/25: Ryan Reynolds 45:41

1M ago45:41

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Rog sits down with Wrexham AFC co-owner Ryan Reynolds to discuss what it was like to see the team earn promotion for the third straight year, what it’ll take to compete in the Championship division next season and his thoughts on the new season of “Welcome to Wrexham.” Plus, which actor Ryan would like to see play himself if there was ever a movie …

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PSG vs Inter Champions League Final Preview: European Nights 05/28/25 46:34

1M ago46:34

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European Nights is back and here to break down anything and everything prior to this weekend's Champions League final between Paris St. Germain and Inter. Rog and Rory discuss the causes behind PSG's history of Champions League collapses, why little old Inter are inspirational story for clubs everywhere, and who has the upper hand going into the fi…

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The Premier League Season's Final Day: Men in Blazers 05/26/25 1:17:04

1M ago1:17:04

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In a Podcast recorded prior to today's incident at the Liverpool parade, Rog and Rory break down the final day of the 2024/2025 Premier League season. 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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Kevin De Bruyne Farewell Pod Special: Men in Blazers 05/24/25 28:25

1M ago28:25

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Manchester City icon Kevin De Bruyne joins Rog to talk about his farewell to Manchester City, the players who've had the biggest impact on his career in the Premier League, Pep Guardiola's relentless appetite for winning, and where the Belgium star could play next. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at htt…

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Digging Through Analytics To Spot Talent: Running The Game with Ian Graham 1:01:01

1M ago1:01:01

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Rog is joined by Ludonautics founder and CEO Dr. Ian Graham to discuss the rise of using analytics to identify football talent across the globe, building the first in-house analytics team in the Premier League with Liverpool in 2012, working with Jurgen Klopp to help spot undervalued players in the market and his quite magnificent book, “How To Win…

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Nick Taitague: From playing for one of the best Football Academies in Germany to becoming a Football Agent - VAMOS with Herc Gomez 05/22/25, Presented by Michelob Ultra 51:53

1M ago51:53

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Nick Taitague shares his journey with Herc, from being a young soccer player in Richmond, VA to becoming a football agent. Nick reflects on his early influences, his friendship with Christian Pulisic and Weston McKennie while playing for Schalke's academy in Germany, the cultural differences in soccer between the U.S. and Europe, and how these expe…

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TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR BEAT MANCHESTER UNITED IN EUROPA LEAGUE FINAL: Men in Blazers Do It Live! 05/21/25 with Rory Smith 1:02:51

1M ago1:02:51

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Rog and Rory went live after Tottenham defeated Manchester United 1-nil in the Europa League Final...aka "El Tragico"... to discuss Big Ange Postecoglou sticking to his word and winning a trophy in his second season. Also, does this victory mean Spursy aren’t Spursy anymore, what does this loss mean for Ruben Amorin’s future and does this win save …

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TOTTENHAM, MANCHESTER UNITED, AND THE EUROPA LEAGUE FINAL OF DOOM: European Nights 05/20/25 45:27

2M ago45:27

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Tottenham Hotspur square off against Manchester United in the Europa League Final....two teams enter, one team leaves slightly less embarrassed. Rog and Rory break down everything you need to know ahead of Wednesday's clash of not-so-giants, including if Ange Postecoglou can save his job by bringing home that much promised trophy, what a Europa Lea…

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CRYSTAL PALACE SINK MANCHESTER CITY TO WIN FA CUP: Men in Blazers 05/19/25 1:17:58

2M ago1:17:58

1:17:58

Crystal Palace fans rejoice as the club ends its 119-year trophy drought, Rog and Rory break down the FA Cup final as the Eagles deliver Pep Guardiola’s first trophyless season in England. The race for Champions League places could not be any tighter, as Arsenal beat Newcastle 1-nil to secure 2nd place. Nottingham Forest and Chelsea both win ahead …

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OLIVER GLASNER, VIRGIL VAN DIJK AND JAMIE VARDY POD SPECIAL: 05/16/25 36:29

2M ago36:29

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Rog is joined by a triple threat of guests for this episode: Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner talks about the FA Cup Final match vs. Manchester City, turning the club around and his journey through football. Then, Rog speaks with Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk fresh off winning the Premier League title at Anfield, plus Virgil gives us his o…

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Alistair Johnston on Celtic's Winning Mentality and Canadian Resurgence under Jesse Marsch - VAMOS with Herc Gomez 05/15/25, Presented by Michelob Ultra 54:53

2M ago54:53

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Alistair Johnston, a Canadian right-back for Celtic in Scotland, joins Herc to dissect his experience with The Hoops, Jesse Marsch's tactics with the Canada Men's National Team in the lead-up to the 2026 World Cup on home soil, and share his thoughts on Lionel Messi's arrival in MLS. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Pr…

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BOOS RING AROUND ANFIELD AS LIVERPOOL FC DRAW AGAINST ARSENAL FC: Men in Blazers 05/12/25 1:18:35

2M ago1:18:35

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The Liverpool faithful let Trent Alexander-Arnold know how they feel, plus Rog and Rory discuss Arsenal's Myles Lewis-Skelly's guard of honor performance before their 2-2 draw. Newcastle are flying towards a Champions League berth after defeating Chelsea 2-nil. Tottenham and Manchester United keep up their form in the Premier League and lose again …

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ROB McELHENNEY POD SPECIAL: 05/08/25 54:18

2M ago54:18

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Rog is joined by Rob McElhenney, co-creator of It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, Mythic Quest and co-owner of Wrexham AFC. Rob describes the thrill of being promoted for the third consecutive season, the challenges he and co-owner Ryan Reynolds will face in the Championship division and his experience of attending a Wrexham away match in the stand…

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05/09/25: WGFOP Weekend Preview, presented by PrizePicks 34:45

2M ago34:45

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IT’S ROG… and it’s the WGFOP Weekend Preview, presented by our good friends at PrizePicks. Arsenal have been knocked out of the Champions League by PSG, and Rog asks what’s next for Mikel Arteta and the Gunners. Plus, we celebrate Ange Postecoglou as Spurs make it to the Europa League final, and commemorate Liverpool’s title win. WGFOP, presented b…

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Evander Ferreira: From Rio to Shining with FC Cincinnati in MLS - VAMOS with Herc Gomez 05/08/25, Presented by Michelob Ultra 30:23

2M ago30:23

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Evander Ferreira of FC Cincinnati joins Herc to discuss his life in MLS and how his soccer journey started in Brazil, where he idolized Ronaldinho. Evander talks about his experience competing with Lionel Messi for MVP, his dream of playing again for the Brazilian National Team, and the challenges of moving to Major League Soccer from Europe. See P…

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PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN 2-1 ARSENAL: Men in Blazers Do It Live! 05/07/25 1:05:31

2M ago1:05:31

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Rog and James Horncastle went live right after the final whistle of the PSG vs. Arsenal Champions League semifinal match to give their instant reactions. They also take listener calls and preview the upcoming Champions League final matchup between PSG vs. Inter Milan. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at …

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ARSENAL'S SEASON COMES DOWN TO THIS: European Nights 05/06/25 38:54

2M ago38:54

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It is upon us...the best week of the season....the final leg of the Champions League semi-finals. And Arsenal are on a knife's edge of glory...or more pain. Rog and Rory break down if the Gunners can stop PSG's attacking onslaught. And can Mikel Arteta finally silence the doubters? Then, Rog and Rory bow down to our new footballing overlord, Barcel…

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TRENT ALEXANDER-ARNOLD SEALS REAL MADRID MOVE AFTER 20 YEARS AT LIVERPOOL FOOTBALL CLUB: Men in Blazers 05/05/25 1:27:21

2M ago1:27:21

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Trent Alexander-Arnold confirms he's ready for life after Liverpool and is off to Real Madrid at season's end. Rog and Rory react in real-time to his decision, a day after the Reds lose 3-1 to Chelsea. The Golden War Cherries of Bournemouth hand Arsenal another loss, as the Gunners limp home down the stretch with only the Champions League on their …

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Men In Blazers Early Kick Off: 05/02/25: Advantage England in the Europa 11:33

2M ago11:33

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The Europa League semi-finals kicked off, and both Manchester United and Spurs won their first legs against Athletic Club and Bodø/Glimt. Plus, Chelsea win in the Conference League, Brentford beat Forest, and we preview the weekend’s football. And finally, there’s a moment of appreciation for Harry Maguire. SUBSCRIBE TO EARLY KICK OFF HERE https://…

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Brené Brown Pod Special: 04/30/25 39:39

2M ago39:39

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Rog is joined by author, thought leader and PROPER Liverpool supporter Brené Brown to talk through how she fell in love with football, the transformative power of sport and the idea of collective effervescence. 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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ARSENAL 0 - 1 PSG: Men in Blazers Do It Live! 04/29/25 with James Horncastle 59:28

2M ago59:28

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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.…

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ARSENAL'S LAST GASP AT GLORY: European Nights 04/29/25 48:16

2M ago48:16

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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 the…

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LIVERPOOL WIN THE TITLE: Men in Blazers 04/28/25 1:17:49

2M ago1:17:49

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Rog and Rory break down Liverpool Football Club's 20th Top Flight title, reveling in their season of wonder, yesterday's 5 - 1 thrashing of Spurs, Mo Salah's Selfie, Arne Slot's Jurgen Klopp chant and much much more. Plus, Crystal Palace and underdog Manchester City reach the FA Cup Final. And Wrexham to back-to-back-to (checks notes) BACK. See Pri…

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04/25/25: WGFOP Weekend Preview, presented by PrizePicks | Chris Richards Special 49:14

2M ago49:14

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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 Uni…

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