Best Fandom Community Podcasts (2025)

Rog is back to answer your questions and break down all of the weekend's upcoming Premier League action in this week's Big Weekend Preview Presented by PrizePicks. Are Liverpool suddenly vulnerable? Will Arsenal's title push hold? What should Crystal Palace fans do with all of this hope? Plus, Rog is joined by the Manchester United Hair Guy himself…

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Major League Soccer & Walmart Present Men in Blazers Live in Seattle featuring Marcus Trufant, Paul Rothrock, Brian Schmetzer, and more 1:37:20

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A Celebration of Seattle: A Story Born of Passion, Rivalry, and Glory. Come revel in one of American soccer’s most beautiful and beloved soccer cities ahead of one of our most historic rivalry matches, featuring some Seattle icons plus your new Leagues Cup champions! Join Rog as he sits down with Seahawks great Marcus Trufant, Sounders forward Paul…

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Basket Case (1982) 35:50

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We're ringing in the Halloween season with a modern horror re-imagining of the classic monster movie template on this week's episode of Nightmare on Film Street. Join your horror hosts Kimmi & Jon as they discuss Frank Henenlotter's b-movie debut Basket Case! Jon insists this is an undeniable grindhouse masterpiece, and an unrecognized Universal Mo…

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Crystal Palace flip the script on Liverpool, Arsenal gut it out over Newcastle, and no one knows what a handball is anymore: Men in Blazers 09/29/25 1:26:42

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Rog and Rory return to break down a wild weekend of Premier League action, including Crystal Palace's incredible win over Liverpool, Arsenal's gutsy performance against Newcastle, and Manchester United's flop against Brentford. Plus, why is the Premier League suddenly the league of parity, and does anyone know what a handball is anymore? Follow The…

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A must-win game for Arsenal at Newcastle? Can Crystal Palace upset Liverpool? What’s wrong with Aston Villa? Big Weekend Preview Presented by Prize Picks 09/26/25 25:45

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Rog is back to answer all of your questions and forecast the weekend's upcoming Premier League action in this week's Big Weekend Preview Presented by Prize Picks. First, Arsenal take on Newcastle at St. James' Park where they've lost three straight matches. Is it already a must-win game for Mikel Arteta's squad? Plus, Rog previews a clash of titans…

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Major League Soccer & Walmart Present Men in Blazers Live in New York Featuring Karl-Anthony Towns, Josh Hart, Matt Freese, Michael Bradley, and more: 09/25/2025 1:20:53

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A night of celebration with basketball stars Karl-Anthony Towns and Josh Hart joining Men in Blazers to revel in the magical kingdom that is New York sports and its singular football culture. Rog also sits down with NYCFC's Matt Freese and Justin Haak, as well as New York Red Bulls captain Emil Forsberg and former USMNT midfielder Michael Bradley. …

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Possessor (2020) 41:31

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You don't have to go to Texas for a chainsaw massacre, and you don't have to go to Chris Angel for a mind freak! Join your horror hosts Kimmi & Jon as they ramble like lunatics trying to decipher Brandon Cronenberg's cerebral brain scrambler Possessor(2020). One of our Top 10 Horror Movies of 2020 (with Top 10 Of All Time potential), Possessor is h…

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Shuttle to Kenfori 1:21:11

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SPOILER ALERT This week, we’re bringing you the audio as we dig into Strange New Worlds Season 3, Episode 3: “Shuttle to Kenfori.” It’s an hour of Trek that leans hard into horror, complete with fast-moving zombies, eerie ruins, and Klingons with secrets of their own. We talk through the episode from start to finish, spoilers and all, including the…

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Liverpool remain perfect, Pep's Mourinho impression against Arsenal, and a spark for Manchester United? Men in Blazers 09/22/25 1:33:20

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Rog and Rory are back to break down a wild weekend of Premier League action, including Mikel Arteta's Arsenal squeezing a draw out of Pep Guardiola's very defensive Manchester City, Liverpool keeping their perfect record with a win over Everton in the Merseyside Derby, and Manchester United providing a glimmer of hope for Ruben Amorim's job prospec…

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Could Liverpool's luck run out against Everton? Can Arsenal stop Erling Haaland? Manchester United relegated? Big Weekend Preview Presented by PrizePicks 09/19/25 24:27

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Champions League is back, and the Premier League delivers HUGE matchups: Liverpool host Everton in the Merseyside Derby at Anfield, Arsenal face Manchester City in a title-race clash, and Manchester United take on Chelsea in a must-watch battle. Rog breaks it all down from Mo Salah’s return to form, Erling Haaland’s unstoppable scoring streak, and …

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Night of The Reaper (2025) Interview with Director Brandon Christensen 50:23

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Who says you have to wait until October for a Halloween horror movies? We're joined on this week's episode of Nightmare on Film Street by writer/director Brandon Christensen to discuss his new 1980s Halloween set babysitter slasher Night of The Reaper streaming on Shudder Sept 19, and his 2026 found footage horror Bodycam which recently celebrated …

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Liverpool win it in stoppage time…again, Harry Kane stuffs Chelsea, and PSG are still good at football: Men in Blazers Do It Live! 09/17/25 1:04:19

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Rog and James Horncastle went live after Wednesday’s Champions League action to discuss Liverpool’s inevitable late winner against Atletico Madrid, Bayern Munich downing Chelsea and how PSG are back to their winning ways. Plus, Rog and James talk Arteta implementing rugby tactics, before taking listener calls to debate whether Liverpool are using d…

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Champions League Preview, Kevin De Bruyne at Napoli, and Erik ten Hag Sacked at Bayer Leverkusen: European Nights 09/16/25 40:00

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Rog and Rory preview the new Champions League season, Napoli’s desire for European glory with a team full of ex-Premier League players and why Bayer Leverkusen parted ways with Erik ten Hag. Plus, the gents make Champions League predictions. The Correspondent w/ Rory Smith newsletter. Making sense of a simple game in a complicated world - every Thu…

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Does Arsenal have the best squad in England? Plus, Liverpool are inevitable and Manchester United...aren't: Men in Blazers 09/15/25 1:31:07

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Rog and Rory are back to break down all of the weekend's Premier League action, including Manchester City's beatdown of Manchester United, Arsenal's thrashing of Ange Postecoglou's Nottingham Forest, and Liverpool's cheeky, yet inevitable, victory over Burnley. Plus, Rog and Rory pay tribute to the voice of football in America, Ray Hudson. Take our…

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Erling Haaland on Jack Grealish, Kevin De Bruyne, and his favorite Premier League goal: Men in Blazers 09/13/25 9:35

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Manchester City striker Erling Haaland sits down with Rog to discuss Jack Grealish's success at Everton, what losing Kevin De Bruyne means to this City squad, and which of his 88 Premier League goals is his favorite. Plus, Erling details building connections with new City players Rayan Cherki and Tijjani Reijnders. See Privacy Policy at https://art…

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Architect Dan Meis on designing Everton's new stadium and how it will give the Toffees an edge: Running the Game 09/12/25 48:02

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On the latest episode of Running the Game, Rog sits down with Architect Dan Meis to discuss his design of Hill Dickinson Stadium, Everton's new home. Dan breaks down how he channelled Goodison Park into his design, the influence of NFL stadiums on their European counterparts, and the relationship between players and the arenas they play in. Plus, D…

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Boldly Collecting with Brian Volk-Weiss 1:36:07

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New Star Trek Action Figures from The Nacelle Company We're diving deep into the world of Star Trek collectibles with none other than Brian Volk-Weiss, CEO of The Nacelle Company! Fresh off the exciting announcement of their brand-new line of Star Trek action figures, Brian joins us to discuss what fans can expect from these highly anticipated rele…

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TJ McConnell on Leeds United, visiting Elland Road, and THAT Timothee Chalamet photo: Switch the Play 09/11/25 1:05:46

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In the second episode of Switch the Play, Cleveland Cavaliers forward Larry Nance Jr. and Roger Bennett are joined by Indiana Pacers guard TJ McConnell to discuss all things Leeds United, his love for retro kits, going over to watch Leeds take on Everton and how he fell in love with the Premier League. Plus, Rog and Larry discuss the best father-so…

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Pieces (1982) 37:48

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You Don't Have To Go To Texas For A Chainsaw Massacre! Join your horror hosts Kimmi & Jon as they revisit a fan favourite from our Patreon watch parties. This week on Nightmare on Film Street we're discussing Pieces (1982), the utterly nonsensical, absolutely brutal, possibly Frankenstein adjacent (?) B-Movie Masterpiece that has officially earned …

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USMNT 2-0 Japan Friendly: The Deuce Live 09/09/25 1:03:58

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Rog and Clint Dempsey went live with their instant reactions following the USMNT’s thrilling Dos A Cero win over Japan on their return to Columbus, OH. They cover Alejandro Zendejas returning back into the squad, what Folarin Balogun brings to the team at striker, Matt Freese’s big time saves and they discuss the team looking more balanced in a dif…

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USA Matchday Eve: A Celebration of American Soccer at the Fortress featuring Clint Dempsey, Herculez Gomez, Wilfried Nancy and Frankie Hedjuk presented by Purina: Men in Blazers 09/08/25 2:06:54

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Rog sits down with USMNT stars Clint Dempsey and Herculez Gomez live in Columbus, OH to preview the USMNT-Japan friendly, team selection and they discuss their thoughts on the current state of the squad heading into next year’s World Cup. Then Rog is joined by a few special guests from the Columbus Crew, Wilfried Nancy and Frankie Hedjuk, as they s…

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USMNT 0-2 South Korea Friendly: The Deuce Live 09/06/25 52:39

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Rog and Clint Dempsey went live with their instant reactions following USMNT 0-2 South Korea friendly match in Harrison, NJ. The gents discuss yet another disappointing performance leading up to next year’s World Cup, including if Mauricio Pochettino knows who his best team is, why South Korea found attacking success in the first half and if automa…

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The Captain presented by Verizon: Tyler Adams on Media Scrutiny at Home and Abroad, and USMNT’s surprise “glue guy” 41:04

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In this episode of The Captain presented by Verizon, Rog sits down with Bournemouth and USMNT midfielder Tyler Adams to talk about the USMNT’s upcoming matches against Japan and South Korea, how he handles media criticism and what it means to have familiar faces like Christian Pulisic, Josh Sargent and Sergiño Dest back in the squad. He also delves…

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USMNT Preview: Pulisic’s return, McKennie & Musah missing, Pochettino's message. 45:43

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Rog and Herc preview the upcoming USMNT Friendlies between South Korea and Japan and answer the 10 biggest questions surrounding the national team right now. How will Christian Pulisic integrate back into the team after missing out on the Gold Cup? Who will Pochettino play in the midfield? What do these friendlies' rosters and call-ups tell us abou…

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USMNT's Sergino Dest on Recovering Fitness, Pochettino's trainings, and PSV's Brutal CL Draw: Men in Blazers 09/04/25 28:15

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USMNT and PSV defender Sergino Dest joins Rog to discuss finally feeling fit after a lengthy rehab process, his first impressions of USMNT practices under Mauricio Pochettino, and PSV's nightmare draw in the UEFA Champions League. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-…

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Slaughter High (1986) 39:47

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Nightmare on Film Street returns! Join your horror hosts Kimmi & Jon as they kick off a brand-new season of the show with the criminally underseen (some say criminally underrated) Slaughter High (1986). It's a cult classic slasher trashterpiece loaded with dumb gags, silly deaths, and a cruel prank-gone-wrong that just begs for sweet revenge. And d…

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Liverpool break Arsenal and Alexander Isak is finally a Red: Men in Blazers 09/02/25 1:25:04

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Rog and Rory break down this past weekend's Premier League action and the epic battle between title hopefuls Liverpool and Arsenal, including why Dominik Szoboszlai's wonder goal may have been inevitable for Liverpool, and what major doubt is starting to creep in about Mikel Arteta. Plus, Rog and Rory envision how Arne Slot will play Alexander Isak…

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Mo Salah on Rio Ngumoha, Teaming up with Ekitike and Visualizing Another Trophy 10:11

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Rog chats with Liverpool star Mo Salah on his emotional response following Liverpool’s season-opening win over Bournemouth, his advice to 17-year-old wonderkid Rio Ngumoha and why he still needs to figure out new signing Hugo Ekitike. Salah also talks about how he visualized all of Liverpool’s success last season, and why he gave his 2025 PFA Playe…

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Sean McVay on Mikel Arteta Friendship, Becoming an Arsenal Fan, and Coaching Culture: Men in Blazers 08/29/25 21:52

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Rog sits down with Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay to talk leadership, his bond with Mikel Arteta, and how soccer sharpened his coaching eye. McVay shares what he learned from Arsenal about competitive stamina, how he metabolized a Super Bowl loss on the way to a ring, and the coaching mantra Mikel Arteta wrote on his board: “Make it happen.…

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Hueng Min-Son Was Almost a Liverpool Player?! Running the Game with Ian Graham 43:59

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Rog is joined by Ludonautics founder and CEO Dr. Ian Graham to discuss the analytics and spending strategies behind the summer’s transfer window; what the stats say about Mo Salah’s age; why a Premier League goal is worth twice as much as one scored in MLS (analytically); and the story behind Son almost joining Liverpool. “Running the Game” is a se…

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Fabrizio Romano Transfer Window Closing Special presented by Verizon: Men in Blazers 08/27/25 20:28

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Rog is joined by the Nobel Prize winner of transfers Fabrizio Romano to discuss all the comings and goings of the window as we approach the deadline presented by Verizon. Will Liverpool get their man Alexander Isak? Are Manchester City really looking to bring in Gianluigi Donnarumma after signing James Trafford earlier in the summer? Which keeper i…

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Arsenal put five past Leeds, Spurs out muscle Manchester City, and Everton win at their new ground: Men in Blazers 08/25/25 1:27:21

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Rog and Rory discuss the Premier League’s weekend action which saw Arsenal unveil new signing Eberechi Eze at Emirates Stadium, Tottenham continue to be Manchester City’s bogey team, Chelsea smash West Ham and Fulham score late to draw versus Manchester United. Plus, Jack Grealish comes alive with two assists at Everton’s new home. See Privacy Poli…

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Eberechi Eze boosts win-now Arsenal, Tottenham Hotspur fans have...hope?, Liverpool and Alexander Isak clash with Newcastle: Big Weekend Preview Presented by PrizePicks 08/22/25 27:36

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Rog previews Matchweek 2: From Arsenal’s week of whiplash, Kai Havertz injury to Eberechi Eze ecstasy... Is Richarlison for real this season for Tottenham Hotspur or will Manchester City continue to dominate? Then Monday’s main event at St James’ Park, where the Isak saga collides with Slot’s Liverpool. All that and more on this week's episode. WE …

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Alisson Becker on his connection with Mo Salah, the joy of Federico Chiesa, and choosing his facial hair: Men in Blazers 08/22/25 9:43

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Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker sits down with Rog to discuss lifting the Premier League trophy last year, why Federico Chiesa's go ahead goal against Bournemouth was so special, and how he developed his instinctual connection with Mo Salah. Plus, Alisson goes in depth on his faith, as well as how he chooses his facial hair. See Privacy Policy …

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Switch the Play: Alex Caruso on Manchester City, comparing the NBA and Premier League, and meeting Kevin De Bruyne 1:03:38

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Welcome to Switch the Play, the new podcast hosted by Cleveland Cavaliers forward Larry Nance Jr. and Roger Bennett. And on the inaugural episode, Rog and Larry sit down with Oklahoma City Thunder guard Alex Caruso to discuss how he fell in love with football, whether he’d trade his NBA career for playing in the Premier League, and which basketball…

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Martin Ødegaard on Arsenal's title quest, the impact of Viktor Gyökeres, and Norway's Path to World Cup Glory: Men in Blazers 08/20/25 12:30

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Arsenal captain Martin Ødegaard joins Rog to discuss the driving forces behind this season’s Premier League title pursuit, maintaining team chemistry amid new roster additions, and his role in mentoring emerging talents Max Dowman and Marli Salmon. The newly married midfielder also reflects on balancing football with married life, while sharing his…

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Pep Guardiola on rebuilding Manchester City, life after Kevin De Bruyne and Oasis fandom: Men in Blazers 08/19/25 14:48

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Rog sits down with Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola to discuss last season’s challenges, his goalkeeping strategy and getting Rodri back to fitness. Plus, he talks about his desire to keep going after all that he’s achieved. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-m…

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Salah’s Heartfelt Moment in Liverpool, Arsenal Strike against Manchester United, Manchester City Dominate: Men in Blazers 08/18/25 1:27:58

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Rog and Rory breakdown the Premier League’s opening weekend in full, including how Mohamed Salah's heartfelt moment at Anfield framed Liverpool’s 4–2 victory over Bournemouth, why Arsenal beating Manchester United at Old Trafford with yet another set-piece goal was sneakily controversial, and what Manchester City's demolition of Wolverhampton means…

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Wedding Bell Blues 1:17:34

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Things get gloriously weird as we dive into "Wedding Bell Blues," the second episode of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 3. After a three-month time jump, the Enterprise is docked at Starbase One for the Federation's 100th anniversary, but Spock has something more personal on his mind: the return of Nurse Chapel. Unfortunately for him, she's no…

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Hegemony, Part 2 59:11

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After almost two full years, Strange New Worlds is finally back and we're jumping straight into the action with the highly anticipated Season 3 premiere, “Hegemony, Part 2.” This week, we're breaking it all down in real time, just hours after the episode drops. Pike and the Enterprise crew are back and there's no easing back into this one. We'll be…

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Virgil Van Dijk on his Liverpool Legacy, the Reds' Summer of Spending, & Wunderkid Rio Ngumoha: Men in Blazers 08/16/25 12:22

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Liverpool captain Virgil Van Dijk joins Rog to talk about the special moments celebrating Liverpool’s 20th English league title, how to integrate new players into the Reds’ winning culture, Arne Slot’s mastery of tactics and team chemistry as Florian Wirtz and Hugo Ekitike join the squad, and what makes teenage star Rio Ngumoha special. Then, VVD g…

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Sesko vs Gyokeres, Emotional Liverpool opener, and Sunderland’s Return: Big Weekend Preview, presented by PrizePicks 08/15/2025 33:38

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Rog previews week one of the Premier League. He goes into the Liverpool–Bournemouth emotional opener at Anfield, Manchester United-Arsenal sets the early title tone; and Sunderland’s roaring Premier League return vs West Ham. Want to send Rog a question for next week? Call (646) 450-9472 or upload a video to this form. Football is better with Frien…

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Mikel Arteta on Arsenal's Title Hopes, Viktor Gyökeres, and why it's time for his team to "explode": Men in Blazers 08/15/25 13:30

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Arsenal Manager Mikel Arteta sits down in North London with Rog to discuss his team's quest for both Premier League and Champions League domination, why the best data on new signee Viktor Gyökeres was a phone call, and what to expect from teenage phenom Max Dowman this season See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy No…

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The Captain presented by Verizon: Tyler Adams on Bournemouth’s Expectations, USMNT Gold Cup Lessons, and Mauricio Pochettino’s Culture 08/14/25 38:13

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In this episode of The Captain presented by Verizon, Rog sits down with Bournemouth and USMNT midfielder Tyler Adams to talk about Bournemouth’s opening-day trip to face defending champions Liverpool, plus how he’s leveling up for the season ahead. Adams also touches on Malik Tillman’s emergence in the Gold Cup, lessons from the Mexico final, and h…

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Premier League Season Preview Pt. 2: Men in Blazers 08/13/25 54:21

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In Part 2 of our two part Premier League preview, Rog and Rory complete their breakdown of every team in the top flight, including if Mikel Arteta's love for details will be enough to get Arsenal over the second place hump, if Chelsea's Club World Cup win will be a help or hinderance for them this season, and why Thomas Frank to Tottenham is maybe …

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Premier League Season Preview Pt. 1: Men in Blazers 08/12/25 56:51

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In Part 1 of our two part Premier League preview, Rog and Rory break down anything and everything you need to know ahead of the 2025-26 season, including how Liverpool’s massive summer spending will impact their results, why it’s unclear if Manchester United’s signings are any good, and why this could be Pep Guardiola’s last season at Manchester Ci…

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Crystal Palace Take Down Liverpool for Community Shield : Men in Blazers 08/11/25 1:15:23

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Rog and Rory meet up in London to break down all the action from the Community Shield match between Crystal Palace and Liverpool. They discuss Dean Henderson’s penalty shootout theatrics, why Mo Salah was having an off day, and what, if anything, this trophy can tell us about the upcoming Premier League season. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.c…

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Enzo Maresca on Cole Palmer, Joao Pedro, and Chelsea’s Goals for the upcoming season : Men in Blazers 08/10/25 9:45

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Rog sits down with Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca to discuss navigating a season with barely any breaks, Cole Palmer’s influence on the squad, and intergrading a wave of new arrivals, including João Pedro. He also lays out what Chelsea hopes to achieve in the season ahead. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice …

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Arne Slot on Florian Wirtz’s Impact on Liverpool & How Mo Salah and Virgil Van Dijk Stay So Good: Men in Blazers 08/09/25 15:34

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Liverpool Manager Arne Slot joins Rog to talk about the club's latest splashy signing Florian Wirtz, what it takes to repeat as Premier League Champions, and what it means to be enshrined in the Kop end with Bill Shankly and Jurgen Klopp. Then, Slot delves into the thinking behind some of Liverpool’s transfer moves this summer, why they didn't spen…