Episodes
THREE-WAY TITLE RACE ROCHAMBEAU. Rog and Rory Smith break down today's 0 - 0 draw between Pep Guardiola's City and Mikel Arteta's Arsenal. Plus, Liverpool come from behind (as usual). And a Premier League weekend that failed a breathalyzer. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Published 03/31/24
In episode three of this four part series, Rog and Tommy explore the rise of Saudi Arabia’s domestic football league and why superstars like Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar are flocking there. iNews’s chief football writer Daniel Storey joins the show to tell the tale of one of those players, former Liverpool captain and one-time “moral center” of English football Jordan Henderson, whose move to the Saudi pro-league led to one of the starkest falls from grace in recent sporting history. Plus,...
Published 03/30/24
TITLE RACE POD SPECIAL. Rog sits down with Dutch man mountain Virgil Van Dijk and North London Starboy Bukayo Saka to discuss how they're experiencing this Premier League title race for the ages. Plus, Big Virg on Klopp's departure. And Saka on his beloved Boston Celtics. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Published 03/29/24
Sam is joined by USWNT and Washington Spirit forward Trinity Rodman to talk through her signature moves, how she has handled the pressure of being a mainstay for the USWNT at such a young age, and what makes Washington Spirit owner Michele Kang so special. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Published 03/28/24
XABI ALONSO TO LIVERPOOL... OR BAYERN MUNICH? IVAN TONEY TO MANCHESTER UNITED? Fabrizio Romano, the Wizard of the Transfer Window and host of the Here We Go podcast joins Rog to answer these questions and more. Fab enlightens us on which league would be the best fit for Gio Reyna's talent for the upcoming season, shared his thoughts about the contract situation of Alphonso Davies at Bayern Munich, who might be the next European player to join MLS, and how he describes the energy of the...
Published 03/26/24
DOS A CERO. Rog and Brendan Hunt aka Coach Beard from Ted Lasso provide instant reaction at the final whistle of Sunday's 2-0 Nations League Final win over Mexico. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Published 03/25/24
Roger Bennett and Tommy Vietor take a look at the history of Saudi Arabia, US-Saudi relations, and the Kingdom’s path to becoming a geopolitical force. They trace the unlikely rise of Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman from a lowly place in the royal hierarchy to de facto leader of the country, and examine his record of enacting major social reforms while brutally cracking down on critics and rivals. Guests Ben Hubbard, Sarah Leah Whitson, and Khalid Al Jabri provide insight through stories...
Published 03/23/24
"The thing for me with tactics is always about making complicated things simple when creating a tactical system (...) And, last night showed a little bit that we're not fully there yet" Rog is joined by Jesse Marsch (the last man to beat Jurgen Klopp at Anfield) to discuss and analyze the USMNT's victory (3-1) over Jamaica in the Concacaf Nations League Semifinals, which gives the US access to the upcoming final on Sunday against Mexico. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and...
Published 03/22/24
Rog goes LIVE right after the USMNT's victory over Jamaica to take you calls. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Published 03/22/24
HOW CLOSE ARE THE US TO WINNING A MAJOR TOURNAMENT? The manager of tonight's opponent Jamaica thinks it hinges on one, very important thing. Rog is joined by the former Icelandic dentist and national team manager to discuss what to watch ahead of tonight's CONCACAF Clash. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Published 03/21/24
Sam Mewis is joined by Seattle Reign and Wales legend Jess Fishlock to discuss how she fell in love with the game as a young girl in Wales, her career in the NWSL, and what it is like to play on the same team as her wife, Tzarria King. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Published 03/21/24
“The USMNT will take advantage of the absences from the Jamaican team. I think it’ll be a rigid match but as soon as the first goal goes in you will unlock their defense, picking them apart with players like Christian Pulisic, or Timothy Weah” Rog and host of VAMOS Herc Gomez analyzed the USMNT squad ahead of their Concacaf Nations League Semifinal against Jamaica. They also delved into the pool of strikers of the USMNT, ranking them based on their current form. Plus, they highlighted the...
Published 03/20/24
THE KLOPPRUPLE DIES AT THE SEASON OF DREAMS. Rog goes live at the final whistle of a seven-goal FA Cup Quarterfinal thriller between heated rivals Manchester United and Liverpool. Plus, FA Cup glory for that great American Haji Wright. And Everton... you can't lose if you don't play. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Published 03/17/24
Roger Bennet and Tommy Vietor are back for Season 2 of World Corrupt! And this time, Rog and Tommy are diving into how Saudi Arabia, the biggest exporter of oil in the world and a nation in the news for human rights abuses, became the latest geopolitical powerplayer sweeping global soccer. The Saudis have poured billions of dollars into the world’s most popular sport, including signing superstar players like Cristiano Ronaldo to eye-popping contracts. But the crown jewel in the Saudi...
Published 03/16/24
This is WGFOP Weekend Preview, presented by PrizePicks. IT'S THE WEEKEND. IT'S THE FA CUP QUARTER FINALS AND BOY, DO WE HAVE SOME FIXTURES TO LOOK FORWARD TO. Who needs this more? Poch and his billion pound blue bottle jobs? Ten Hag with his withering United, Klopp in search of the Klopptruple? Or Eddie Howe under pressure from his Saudi Arabian bosses? All this, plus the return of Michael Edwards at Liverpool, and some little league coaching tips. Courage. See Privacy Policy at...
Published 03/15/24
Sam is joined by USWNT and NWSL legend Megan Rapinoe to talk through their time as teammates, how she is enjoying retirement, and what she sees ahead for the USWNT in 2024 and beyond. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Published 03/14/24
Rog is joined live by the New York Times' Rory Smith to break down all of this week's Champions League Round of 16 action. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Published 03/14/24
THE FALL OF NAPOLI: It seems like only yesterday that the streets of Naples were ringing out with song and fireworks following the club's first Scudetto in 33 years. Less than a year later, the team sits 7th in the table and is going on their fourth manager in the last 12 months. Rog and New York Times Chief Soccer Correspondent Rory Smith break down how exactly the team fell so fast, what bombastic owner Aurelio De Laurentiis has to do with it, and what the Neapolitans can do to try to save...
Published 03/12/24
What if the NBA never vetoed the Chris Paul trade to the Lakers? What if the Seahawks ran the ball on the one yard line in the Super Bowl? Could a coin flip have landed Magic in Chicago, Michael in LA and made Charles Barkley the first Black President? Wait, what?!! Questions like these have broken the brains of sports fans since the beginning of time.   Enter Wondery’s newest sports show, Alternate Routes, a weekly leap into the sports multiverse where former SportsCenter anchors, Trey...
Published 03/12/24
LIVERPOOL VS. MANCHESTER CITY IN A CLASH OF CIVILIZATIONS. Rog and Davo break down the final Premier League meeting between Pep and Klopp. Arsenal go top of the table. And Spurs are coming 'round the outside, 'round the outside for those Champions League spots. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Published 03/11/24
And, we're back! Join Roger Bennet and Tommy Vietor for another season of World Corrupt, with a focus on why Saudi Arabia is investing billions in football. Episode 1 coming March 16.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Published 03/09/24
IT'S THE WEEKEND AND LIVERPOOL FACE MANCHESTER CITY! We've also got the undercard of the season in the shape of Villa v Spurs: what a time to be alive. We also have some HUGE announcements (sound up the bugle) for the Men in Blazers media network this WGFOP. Strap in. Courage. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Published 03/08/24
Sam Mewis is joined by Seattle Reign forward Bethany Balcer to discuss her unusual path to the pros, what it was like getting her first USWNT cap, and if she will ever release the tweets??? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Published 03/07/24
Rog is joined by the New York Times', Rory Smith to talk about all of this week's Champions League action. Plus, this weekend's massive clash between Liverpool and Manchester City. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Published 03/06/24
BAYERN MUNICH IN MANAGERIAL CRISIS??? Thomas Tuchel is Bayern's most recent coaching casualty, with the club and manager announcing their conscious uncoupling at the end of the season. Rog and New York Times Chief Soccer Correspondent Rory Smith are back to break down exactly how the Tuchel/Bayern pairing was troubled from the start. Plus, with the managerial turnover at Bayern reaching a fever pitch...is the club finally nearing a tipping point? Then, Rog and Rory deep dive into Sporting...
Published 03/05/24