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Rog and Rory are back to break down another wild weekend of Premier League action, including Arsenal's nervy win over Chelsea in a game dominated by set pieces. Are Arsenal barely hanging on or doing just enough to lift the trophy? Plus, another game, another red card for Liam Rosenior's squad...how does Chelsea buck this trend? Then, Michael Carrick's Manchester United have been unbeatable...is Carrick a lock to be United's manager come opening day next season? Plus, the Benjamin Sesko renaissance adds another chapter to its books.

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Big Weekend Preview returns as Rog and Rory Smith break down a weekend with title-race tension and relegation dread. They start at the Emirates, where Arsenal face Chelsea with Manchester City looming. Then it’s off to Elland Road, where City walk into a ferocious Leeds atmosphere in a match that could reshape the table. Finally they touch on Tottenham’s slide as they travel to Fulham with relegation fears no longer a joke. Plus, score predictions and one more big thing to watch.

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Grammy Award winning musician Marcus Mumford joins Rog to talk all things music and football. Marcus reflects on the release of Mumford & Sons’ new album Prizefighter and the creative process behind it. He opens up about the pain of England’s semifinal heartbreaks, his deep connection to AFC Wimbledon’s supporter-led rebirth, and how that club’s fight for survival still shapes his identity as a fan. Marcus also goes deeper into his England fandom, including how England's World Cup schedule shaped Mumford & Sons' summer tour. Plus, he explains why he believes Jude Bellingham could be the player who finally changes England’s fortunes.

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Rog and James Horncastle went live following Wednesday’s seismic UEFA Champions League playoff clashes to discuss Bodø/Glimt’s exceptional run after knocking out Inter, Vinicius Jr. scoring again versus Benfica, and what’s wrong with Paris Saint-Germain?

Plus, Rog and James take listener calls, discuss Weston McKennie’s role at Juventus and take a look forward at the next round of possible matches. 

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Tyler Adams is back for another episode of The Captain presented by Verizon, and this time, Tyler shares his thoughts on how Juventus and USMNT midfielder Weston McKennie keeps outplaying his doubters, why Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes is the most difficult midfielder to play against in the Premier League, and what makes the run up to the 2026 World Cup so different than the road to the tournament four years ago. Plus, Tyler answers questions straight from the listeners.

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European Nights returns as Rog and Rory Smith look ahead to the second legs of the Champions League knockout playoff round. They begin in Lisbon, where alleged racist abuse directed at Vinícius Júnior during Real Madrid’s game against Benfica led to a stoppage and sparks a wider conversation about accountability, institutional response, and whether football is doing enough to protect its players. Then it’s on to Istanbul, where Galatasaray’s emphatic win over Juventus spotlights Turkish spending power and deepens concerns about the broader state of Italian football. Finally, they turn to the Europa Conference League, where Crystal Palace were held to a draw by HŠK Zrinjski Mostar and Oliver Glasner’s call for fans to “stay humble” becomes part of the conversation after the first leg. Plus, Rory delivers his latest continental culinary recommendation from Istanbul.

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Rog and Rory applaud Mikel Arteta and Arsenal's 4 - 1 demolition of Tottenham Hotpsur in the North London Derby. Plus, why braces for Viktor Gyökeres and Eberechi Eze could catalyze the team down the home stretch. And, why is everyone forgetting that Arne Slot won a title at Liverpool in his first season?!

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Big Weekend Preview returns as Rog and Rory Smith look ahead to another pivotal Premier League weekend. They start with the North London Derby, Arsenal wobbling but still five points clear, and Spurs entering a new era under Igor Tudor with nothing to lose. Then attention turns to Manchester City, five points back with a game in hand, who can cut the gap at the top when they host a travel weary Newcastle. Finally, they look at Nottingham Forest vs. Liverpool, with Forest on their fourth manager of the season and Vítor Pereira tasked with sparking a survival push. Plus, Aston Villa’s top four opportunity, Everton vs. Manchester United, and score predictions.

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Rog is joined by Real Salt Lake and USMNT midfielder Diego Luna to debut a new show at the Men in Blazers Media Network, Shoot for the Moon. The two trace Luna’s journey from playing up against 10-year-olds at age five to betting on himself in the USL and rising to MLS and the national team. He reflects on the setbacks that forged his “dog mentality,” choosing the U.S. over Mexico, and what a home World Cup means to him. Plus, the barista side quest that built his confidence off the field and fan questions.

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European Nights returns as Rog and Rory Smith look ahead to the Champions League knockout playoff games. They begin with Benfica’s 98th-minute goalie goal last round that set up a dramatic rematch between José Mourinho's Benfica and Real Madrid. Rog and Rory look at Mourinho's lasting impact at Real Madrid and if The Special One himself ever recovered from his time at the Bernebéu. Then it’s on to Azerbaijani side Qarabag welcoming Premier League club Newcastle, and what their rise says about the modern Champions League format. Plus, predictions across Europe and Rory’s latest continental culinary dispatch from one of the game’s great cities.

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