Men In Blazers

Excitement is brewing as Arsenal celebrates the signing of Eberechi Eze, igniting fierce rivalry with Tottenham. Fans are buzzing over Kai Havertz's injury and the stakes for Richarlison this season. A dramatic showdown looms between Liverpool and Newcastle, featuring Alexander Isak. The emotional journey of young athletes reveals the highs and lows of fandom. Meanwhile, insights into team morale and the intersection of basketball and football add depth to the sporting landscape. Get ready for an action-packed weekend!

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 at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 players he’d choose for his five-a-side team. Plus, Larry and Rog breakdown Leeds United beating Everton at Elland Road, and why all Americans should be Leeds fans. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 excitement about the Norwegian Men's National Team's momentum ahead of the 2026 World Cup.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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-my-info.

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 for the rest of the league. Plus, thoughts on the league’s new rules and the legend of James Milner, still going strong in his 24th season.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 gets into his feelings on transfer rumors and how he hopes to be remembered among the Liverpool greats.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 Friends. Join our Discord Community for conversation with fellow GFOPs, live match day chat, and to speak with Rog directly: https://discord.gg/DDDUcNWFHESee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 seasonSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 how Mauricio Pochettino is shaping the USMNT’s culture.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.