Episodes

  • Arsenal Feel the Pressure, Liverpool Search for Answers, and Carrick Faces Another Test: Big Weekend Preview 01/30/26
    Jan 30 2026

    Big Weekend Preview returns as Rog and Rory Smith look ahead to the Premier League weekend. They start at Elland Road, where league leading Arsenal face Leeds amid mounting pressure after missed chances to pull clear in the title race. Then it’s off to Anfield, where defending champions Liverpool host Newcastle with Arne Slot under scrutiny. Finally, Manchester United welcome Fulham in Michael Carrick’s first match as a clear favorite. Can Carrick keep the magic going after stunning upsets of Manchester City and Arsenal? Plus, score predictions and one more big thing to watch across the weekend.

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    26 mins
  • McKennie’s Moment, Napoli’s Reckoning, and the End of the "Big Gulp" Group Stage: European Nights: 01/26/26
    Jan 27 2026

    European Nights returns as Rog and Rory Smith take stock of the final matchday of the Champions League league phase. Weston McKennie’s scoring surge puts Juventus and his own future under the spotlight. Napoli face a defining night against Chelsea, with Antonio Conte once again wrestling with his uneasy relationship with Europe. Plus, predictions, dark horse contenders, and what this reimagined Champions League gets right (and wrong) about modern football.

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    31 mins
  • Can Carrick’s Manchester United Upset Arsenal? Pep Guardiola's Crisis at City, and Crystal Palace’s Survivor Season: Big Weekend Preview 01/23/26
    Jan 23 2026

    Big Weekend Preview returns as Rog is joined by Rory Smith to look ahead to the Premier League weekend. They start at the Emirates, where Michael Carrick’s newly simplified Manchester United face league leading Arsenal after back to back goalless draws, with debate around low blocks, counterattacks, and Arteta’s attacking choices. Then it’s Manchester City’s humbling stretch, with Rodri’s return, Pep’s adaptation struggles, and whether bottom-placed Wolves can ask questions at the Etihad. Finally, Crystal Palace welcome Chelsea amid mounting instability, with Oliver Glasner’s future uncertain and Jean-Philippe Mateta agitating to leave, as Liam Rosenior’s Chelsea look to continue their momentum. Plus, predictions for the full weekend slate.

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    25 mins
  • Arthur Okonkwo on Ryan Reynolds' dap ups, beating Nottingham Forest, and writing Wrexham history: This Week in Wrexham 01/23/25
    Jan 23 2026

    This Week in Wrexham returns as Rog sits down with Wrexham goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo to break down what it's like getting pre-game dap ups from owner Ryan Reynolds, what was going through his mind during his penalty-save heroics versus Nottingham Forest in the FA Cup, and how manager Phil Parkinson uses the club's history as a motivational tactic. Plus, Arthur explains why he rarely celebrates, and what tactics he uses to always stay so calm, cool, and collected. This Week in Wrexham is presented by our great friends of the pod STōK Cold Brew Coffee.

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    38 mins
  • Pep Guardiola in the Arctic, Real Madrid’s Managerial Troubles, and Chelsea’s Past Comes Home: European Nights: 01/20/26
    Jan 20 2026

    European Nights is back as Rog and Rory Smith break down this week's slate of games. Pep Guardiola heads into the Arctic Circle as Manchester City take on Bodø/Glimt. Real Madrid implode after the sacking of Xabi Alonso, raising bigger questions about whether any modern manager can survive at the Bernabéu. Plus, Chelsea confront their past as David Luiz returns to Stamford Bridge, prompting a deeper look at what the old Chelsea got right... and what the new Chelsea are still searching for.

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    42 mins
  • Manchester United dismantle Manchester City, Arsenal stagnate, and a Jack Grealish revenge game: Men in Blazers 01/19/26
    Jan 19 2026

    Rog and Rory are back to break down another wild weekend of Premier League action, including Manchester United's quite shocking victory over cross-town rivals Manchester City. Are Manchester United finally turning a new page? And what's going wrong at Manchester City? Plus, Arsenal squander a chance to pounce on City's loss, Chelsea impress under Liam Rosenior, and Everton....yes, that Everton...topple Aston Villa.

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    1 hr and 24 mins
  • 198th Manchester Derby, Chelsea’s Moment of Truth, Spurs–West Ham Misery, and Arsenal’s Title Pace: Big Weekend Preview 01/16/26
    Jan 16 2026

    Big Weekend Preview returns as Rog is joined by Rory Smith to answer your questions ahead of the Premier League weekend. They dig into the 198th Manchester derby, with Michael Carrick stepping in as interim at Manchester United and Manchester City trying to stay within touching distance in the title race. Then Chelsea face their first real league test under Liam Rosenior against an in-form Brentford, while Spurs host West Ham in what some are calling the misery derby. Lastly, Arsenal head to Nottingham Forest looking to keep their title charge on track after last season’s stumble there.

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    31 mins