News: The Men In Blazers move from ESPN to NBCSN, to host weekly show

I just don't find these guys funny at all. Their World Cup material was really weak ("Oh look at how short Valbuena is!" "Tall, small, goal!" "Wet Herrera, dry Herrera" "Look at Kyle Beckerman's hair!" "Chile coach is bald and looks just like Pitbull!" with random pop culture references thrown in between) and it looks like they'll be rehashing the same unfunny jokes about hair on NBC. But to each his own, I guess.

 

I do wonder how this will play out. I enjoy their podcast and their sense of humor in the correct environment, but their World Cup/ESPN stuff wasn't really up my alley.

I did just catch Robbie and Robbie on yet another NBCSN program and worry that they are in danger of being overexposed. More voices are needed as the programming piles up.

 

I like the two Robbies, Generally very insightful, not inciteful, is Kyle Martino not doing any PL stuff? was wondering where he was.

 

Left behind on Mt Everest?

 

I am not sure your dislike of MIB is what people object to. It may have to do with the assumption you have that shows like theirs is an american phenomenon, not found elsewhere. As pointed out to you, the US don't have the monopoly on goofy, don't take yourself seriously shows.

I don't like their show, I have tried to give them a try based on recommendation and people's putting them as 1 of their soccer podcasts but I quickly realized they were not my cup of tea. I'll probably give them a try on NBC but if the format/style/vibe of their new show is anything like MIB, I'll pass.

 

“THE MEN IN BLAZERS SHOW” - MAKES TV DEBUT ON NBCSN - MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 - 10:00 pm ET.

THE MEN IN BLAZERS SHOW, featuring popular soccer personalities Michael Davies and Roger Bennett, will debut their new television program on NBCSN this Monday, September 22 at 10:00 p.m. ET.

NBCSN will present the new 30-minute show - set at the Men in Blazers “studio” in SoHo in New York City - each Monday night at 10:00 pm ET during the Premier League season, with an encore at 12:00 am ET. The new show will also stream LIVE on NBCSports.com and the NBC Sports LIVE Extra app.

http://nbcsportsgrouppressbox.com/2...ut-on-nbcsn-monday-september-22-at-10-p-m-et/

 

Don't think I can tolerate their humor for 30 minutes but hey, good for them.

 

I'll tune in but I have liked their podcast for a couple of years now. I am getting a little concerned that the schtik vs. actual football talk equation is starting to get unbalanced to the schtik side, but if that happens I can always stop listening.

 

I know there isn't much time in a 30min show with commercials, but it felt very rushed. Sub-optimal compared to their Boot Room Extra efforts during the summer.

 

I enjoyed it. It was choppy and weird like a lot of TV show debuts but it entertained me for a half-hour on a Monday night and I expect it'll improve as they get into a groove over time. I like my serious soccer talk and I like some goofy humor. So, this balances out most of the other stuff I listen to.

 

After being forced to watch Dancing with the Stars, I'll happily watch Rog and Davo for 30 minutes every Monday night.

 

Makes me yearn for the days of Fox Football Fone In.

 

I miss the show, for sure, but I hated when they opened up the show to callers. Good grief, that was terrible.

 

That was terrible.

But it was so terrible you had to watch.

Most shows on television everything g is scripted, polished.

That certainly wasn't.

Which is why I liked it.

 

Ohh god that was cringeworthy stuff.

 

debut ratings were brutal. another case of ESPN personalities, even a pair with a huge cult following, not bringing viewers to a new network.

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Same here. Also like MIB. Actually think the show is brilliant, especially the clips of fans, coaches and players. Best 1/2hr or the week!

 

They apparently did 42k last week.

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I DVR'ed it but still need to watch it...; so 42001

 

update: no one is watching, still

http://worldsoccertalk.com/2014/10/16/men-in-blazers-tv-ratings-are-literally-sub-optimal/

 

http://worldsoccertalk.com/2014/10/...re-literally-sub-optimal/#tOqVphq5RcCJWOTC.99

Ugh...more fodder for certain frequent posters in this forum. No. FSC is not coming back.

 

Well if the commercial with Roger Bennet pretending to rub his nipples doesnt boost the ratings I dont know what will! . Gimme a break this brand of low rent irony is only appealing to very few nerds every week.

 

With the limited time that the TV show gives them, they've decided to go with humor instead of analysis. On the pod, they can do both, and it's a great listen. The TV show needs work - give 'em time to get their legs.

 

These smarmy aholes suck.

 

LB - Opps! Somehow this info/press release slip past me! - might as well give a plug to the other two guys who talk about the Premier League on the NBC Sports Group family of channels every week.

NBCSportsRadio.com debuts its first-ever digital-only show "The 2 Robbies Football Show", a Premier League-focused program starring NBC Sports Group analysts Robbie Earle and Robbie Mustoe, this Saturday, October 25 at 5:00 pm ET.

The weekly one-hour Saturday show follows NBC Sports Group’s LIVE Premier League match coverage, and will stream LIVE from NBC Sports Group’s state-of-the-art International Broadcast Center in Stamford, Conn. "The 2 Robbies Football Show" will focus on the Premier League and international soccer, featuring commentary and analysis from Earle and Mustoe, who will take calls and answer questions from listeners. The show will also feature interviews with top names in the sport, including current and former players, managers and analysts.

Each Saturday at 5:00 pm ET during Premier League season, "The 2 Robbies Football Show" will stream on NBCSportsRadio.com and the NBC Sports Radio mobile app, with replays on-demand on both platforms. The NBC Sports Radio mobile app is available at the App Store for iOS devices, and on select devices within Google Play.

http://nbcsportsgrouppressbox.com/2...rle-robbie-mustoe-debuts-this-sat-at-5-pm-et/