Ep 2. Season 3, Episode 2
- January 11, 2016
The Men in Blazers Show is a television show that serves as a complementary piece to the Men in Blazers podcast. Hosted by Roger Bennett and Michael Davies, the show offers a lighthearted and humorous take on the world of soccer with a focus on the Premier League.
Season 3, Episode 2 of The Men in Blazers Show is a prime example of the show's ability to blend humor, analysis, and fandom into an entertaining hour. The first segment of the show is dedicated to the Premier League's top clubs, discussing their latest results, goal scorers, and the inevitable managerial drama that seems to plague the league every season. The hosts also give their opinions on the early season form of the clubs and speculate on how the rest of the season might play out.
Following that segment, the show shifts focus to the world of American soccer. Bennett and Davies welcome USMNT and Columbus Crew goalkeeper Zack Steffen to the show to interview him about his career and his recent move to Premier League side Manchester City. The hosts also discuss the MLS playoffs and the upcoming USMNT friendlies.
In a departure from the show's usual format, the final segment of this episode is a live panel discussion held at a soccer bar in New York City. Bennett and Davies are joined by former USMNT player and current New York Cosmos coach Giovanni Savarese, USWNT player and Gotham FC captain McCall Zerboni, and comedian David Cross. The group discusses topics ranging from the state of American soccer to the rise of soccer as a major sport in the United States.
Throughout the episode, the hosts balance their love of soccer and the Premier League with a healthy dose of self-deprecating humor. Bennett and Davies are well-known for their ability to mine comedy gold from the world of soccer, and this episode is no exception. From Davies' frequent impersonations of Premier League managers to Bennett's obsession with Arsenal's Mesut Ozil, the hosts keep the show entertaining and engaging.
Overall, Season 3, Episode 2 of The Men in Blazers Show is an excellent example of the show's ability to combine insightful analysis, informed opinion, and comedy to create an entertaining television program. Whether you're a diehard soccer fan or just someone looking for a good laugh, this episode has something for everyone.
