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Men in Blazers Present Encyclopedia Blazertannica
- A Suboptimal Guide to Soccer, America's "Sport of the Future" Since 1972
- Narrated by: Roger Bennett, Michael Davies
- Length: 3 hrs and 57 mins
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Publisher's Summary
Soccer has been America's Sport of the Future since 1972. Propelled by the rise of the World Cup, Premier League, the glory of the United States Women's National Team, Lionel Messi's demigod-esque talent and repeat exposure to Cristiano Ronaldo's preening abs, that future has finally arrived.
The Men in Blazers are two English-born, soccer-obsessed broadcasters who have savored the dizzying growth of the game along with millions of Americans, as if it was a rollicking, sporting telenovela playing out in real life. Written in such a way that fully immerses Americans in the history and culture of the world's game, their Encyclopedia Blazertannica relives the careers of such greats such as George Best, Maradona, Beckham...and Alexi Lalas. It examines fan culture, from the tactical variations of scarf tying, to the pathos of England's classic, yet doomed, World Cup theme songs, and explores the complex physics and ethics of both celebratory knee slides and fights between players, along with such burning questions as how professional footballers deal with hair loss. Any listener will feel as if they've had a front-row seat for the classic matches - seeing every dive and missed penalty kick, and hearing every vulgar chant - and will emerge with a deeper appreciation for the dodgy haircuts and ill-judged neck tattoos that populate world football.
Includes bonus material exclusive to the audiobook: an extended clip from the Men in Blazers podcast
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- Jordan
- 2018-06-07
complete horsecrap
if you are interested in this book DO NOT buy the audio version. you are not receiving the audio book. you are receiving dav and rog reading exerpts from the book and just a 3 hour commercial basically. complete horeshit. I have never felt more betrayed than with this audio book. I have spent 24 dollars on a freaking commercial. a crummy commercial? honestly DO NOT buy this audio book. they decided to just record a 3 hour dick off podcast. completely disrespectful and I want my mmoney back.
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- 311Chopper
- 2018-05-15
Suboptimal Crap
I disliked all of it. Complete crap. No highlights or photos of blazers wouldn’t send this to my arch-nemesis.
Great job guys!
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- Aaron David Jamieson
- 2018-06-14
100% Fecal disappointment
This book... while crap... was an enjoyable read. Blazers, soccer, What more could a guy ask for?
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- Jarred Hess
- 2018-06-04
I love the MIB and it was fun but really need to g
I love it, just recommend buying the hard copy as the audiobooks is truncated. Still fun and a joy.
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- Laurie Alberts
- 2023-01-18
Fun listen
A very fun listen. If you like their podcast you will enjoy!
Not a ton of information, but silly.
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- Steven
- 2022-05-27
Men in Blazers read me SOCCAH bedtime stories? Yes please
I will take almost any chance I can to listen to Rog and Davo talk about SOCCAH. The notable exception is some of the podcast episodes after weekends when Manchester United has lost miserably, and I can’t stomach reliving it. This was a fun listen on the road, a companion to reading the actual encyclopedia.
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- Jonathan Krueger
- 2020-02-12
Pinnacle of Crap
Just a podcast about their book. Highlights the crap Men In Blazers is famous for
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- Joshua Carroll
- 2019-05-22
Fan-freakin-tastic!
This is by far one of the best audio books I’ve ever listened to. Especially the interview with Jerry Baker, first American to score a hat trick in English top flight football/soccer, at the end. Fan-freakin-tastic!
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- Spencer Ludman
- 2019-02-11
Sublime
I just simply love these guys. The way their mind work is amazing. Two up.
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- Chris Aho
- 2018-12-30
Peak Rog and Davo
This is what you would expect from Rog sand Davo. It’s funny, insightful, and also crap. Maybe I should not give it stars?
Courage.
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