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February 21 MTS Podcast - Season 1 Episode 20
🎙️ Mind The Snap: Season 1 Awards, Receipts & North Division Reality Checks
Season 1… wrapped.
And because this is Mind The Snap, we’re not just walking off quietly — we’re opening the books, checking the tapes, and reading out the receipts.
This week’s episode is a full Season 1 reflection special, and yes… some of our early takes are under serious review.
Here’s what’s on the slate:
🏈 **Season 1 Recap**
The storylines that defined the year, the teams that surprised us, and the narratives that completely flipped by the end.
🏆 **Snappers of the Year Awards**
Our official (and occasionally chaotic) end-of-season honours. MVPs, difference-makers, and the players who truly moved the needle.
🎯 **Pick 6 – Weeks 1–6 Results**
The accountability segment. Who dominated? Who struggled? Who needs to retire from predictions immediately?
📊 **Divisional Predictions Revisited – NFC North & AFC North**
We go back to our preseason calls and see how they aged. Some look solid. Some… not so much.
👏 **Season 1 Guest Shout-Outs**
A proper thank you to everyone who joined us in Season 1. The guests helped shape the show, raise the level, and bring the chaos in all the right ways.
Episode 28 is reflection, recognition, and a little self-evaluation — exactly how a season review should be.
Strap in. The tape doesn’t lie.
47 min
February 14 MTS Podcast - Season 1 Episode 19
🏈 Mind The Snap
In this episode of Mind The Snap, we dive deep into Super Bowl LX — where the Seattle Seahawks dominated the New England Patriots in a 29–13 victory, capturing their second Lombardi Trophy. We break down the story of the game from start to finish, discuss how Seattle controlled every phase of play, why the Patriots struggled to find rhythm, and what this championship means for both franchises.
🎙️ What We Cover in This Episode:
• Game Story & Flow: From the opening kickoff to the final whistle, we break down how the Seahawks asserted control early, led by a stifling defense that kept the Patriots off the scoreboard for three quarters and forced multiple turnovers.
• Seahawks Control: Seattle’s “Dark Side” defense wreaked havoc — constant pressure, creative schemes, and game-defining plays that put the Patriots on their heels all night.
• Patriots Struggles: We unpack New England’s offensive challenges, including pressure on rookie QB Drake Maye, lack of consistency through the air, and why they couldn’t sustain drives until late in the game.
• MVP Performance: Kenneth Walker III takes home Super Bowl MVP honors with a standout performance on the ground — a rare feat for a running back in the modern era — and we explore what made his night so special.
• Halftime Show Highlights: Beyond the football, we recap the Bad Bunny-led halftime show — its cultural impact, star appearances, and how it became one of the most watched segments of the night.
• Key Takeaways: What this game means for both teams moving forward — from Seattle’s blueprint for success to New England’s path ahead — plus storylines to watch as the 2026 NFL season begins.
🎧 Whether you watched the game or just want an incisive breakdown, this episode gives you everything you need to know from the gridiron to the halftime stage. Tune in and Mind The Snap!

22 min
February 07Mind the Snap - Season 1 Episode 18
🏈 Road to the Lombardi: Super Bowl 60 Preview
This week on the pod, we’re diving head-first into Super Bowl LX — the epic showdown between the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots, set for February 8 at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California. We break down everything you need to know ahead of kickoff!
🎙 Quarterback Breakdown
We take a hard look at both signal callers — Seattle’s seasoned Sam Darnold, who’s carved a redemption arc all the way to the Super Bowl, and New England’s young dual-threat phenom Drake Maye. Who handles the pressure on the big stage? Who’s got the edge in anticipation, mobility and clutch playmaking?
🌟 Players to Watch
It’s not just about the QBs: we highlight game-changers like Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Rashid Shaheed for the Seahawks, explosive playmakers who could tilt the game, and the Patriots’ weapons like Stefon Diggs and Rhamondre Stevenson — plus key defensive stars who make this one of the most intriguing matchups of the season.
🏆 What Each Team Needs to Do to Win
We break down the keys to victory:
Seattle will look to leverage its elite defense and create pressure, especially in the passing game, while hitting big plays when they matter most.
New England’s path to the Lombardi could lie in controlling the clock, forcing turnovers, and keeping Maye protected against Seattle’s rush.
⚔️ Offense vs. Defence
Which unit has the real advantage? We compare Seattle’s stout defensive front and opportunistic secondary with New England’s dynamic offensive schemes and efficiency in creating explosive plays — and discuss how matchups like Jaxon Smith-Njigba vs. Christian Gonzalez could decide the outcome.
Whether you’re setting your Super Bowl parties, settling bets, or just basking in America’s biggest game, this episode has got you covered! 🏆
23 min
January 31 MTS Podcast - Season 1 Episode 17
It’s Championship Sunday chaos on this week’s Mind the Snap 🏈🔥
Ryan and Lee break down everything that went down in the Conference Championship games — the moments that swung seasons, the plays that will live forever, and the decisions that left fanbases pacing the living room questioning everything they know about football.
With the Super Bowl now locked in, we turn our attention to the end-of-season awards. MVP, Offensive Player of the Year, Defensive Player of the Year, Coach of the Year and more — we run through the official nominees, debate the narratives, call out the hype, and make our final picks for who’s actually taking home the bacon 🥓🏆
Hot takes? Absolutely. Logic? Mostly. Bias? We’ll let you decide.
Grab a brew, settle in, and let’s snap it up.
41 min
January 24 MTS The Hustle - Hannah Wilkes
🎙️ Mind the Snap
The road to the Super Bowl is narrowing, the pressure is peaking, and we’ve got the perfect guest to break it all down.
Intro
Ryan and Lee set the scene as we hit the business end of the NFL season. The nerves are real, the stakes are higher than ever, and the Championship Games are finally in sight.
Guest
We’re joined by the brilliant Hannah Wilkes; one of the most recognisable faces and voices in UK sport. From anchoring Sky Sports Breakfast to fronting flagship NFL coverage, Hannah shares her journey, her love of the game, and what it’s really like covering the biggest moments in American football on a global stage.
Divisional Round Review
We look back at a wild Divisional Round weekend; clutch plays, season-defining moments, and teams finding ways to survive when it mattered most. Who stepped up, who fell short, and what it all tells us heading into Championship Sunday.
Championship Game Preview
It’s win or go home. We preview both Championship matchups, dig into the key storylines, matchups that will decide the games, and ask the big question: who’s booking their tickets to the Super Bowl?
Outro
Final thoughts, bold calls, and a moment to soak it all in; because this is what playoff football is all about. Strap in, Snappers… it doesn’t get much better than this.
🎧 Listen now and snap into the biggest weekend of the NFL season.
57 min
January 17 MTS Podcast - Season 1 Episode 16
🎙 Welcome back to Mind The Snap!
Two Brits. One NFL obsession. Zero prior experience. Join us as we dive headfirst into the world of American football — learning, laughing, and making plenty of rookie mistakes along the way.
This episode includes:
📰 News
This week is all the coaches merry go round, who's in, who's out and which job would you take?
🔮 Reviews & Predictions
We then run through our last weeks picks before putting our reputations on the line with bold predictions for the coming week. Will we get them right? Probably not. But that’s half the fun.

Whether you’re a seasoned NFL fan or just figuring out that a quarterback isn’t a coin, Mind The Snap is here to make the game more fun, more approachable, and just a little bit British.
52 min
January 10MTS The Hustle – Neil Reynolds
This week on Mind the Snap, we’re joined by the voice that helped introduce the NFL to a generation of UK fans — Neil Reynolds.
From Super Bowls and Sunday night classics to London Games and late-night studio debates, Neil has been at the heart of American football coverage in the UK for over two decades. In this special guest episode, Ryan and Lee sit down with Neil to talk all things NFL — past, present, and future.
We get into:
Neil’s journey covering the NFL and how the UK scene has evolved
The moments, players, and games that still stick with him
The growth of the sport in Britain and what’s next for UK NFL fans
Stories from behind the mic, behind the scenes, and across the Atlantic
It’s insight, nostalgia, and proper UK-NFL chat — with a few laughs along the way.
Whether you’ve followed the NFL since the Channel 4 days or you’re new to the game, this is a must-listen Mind the Snap special.

🎧 Listen now — and Mind the Snap.
43 min
January 08 MTS Podcast - Season 1 Episode 15
🎙 Welcome back to Mind The Snap!
Two Brits. One NFL obsession. Zero prior experience. Join us as we dive headfirst into the world of American football — learning, laughing, and making plenty of rookie mistakes along the way.
This episode includes:
📰 News
This week is all about the Wild Card Weekend baby — plus our takes (some informed, some… not so much).
🔮 Reviews & Predictions
We then run through our last weeks picks before putting our reputations on the line with bold predictions for the coming week. Will we get them right? Probably not. But that’s half the fun.

Whether you’re a seasoned NFL fan or just figuring out that a quarterback isn’t a coin, Mind The Snap is here to make the game more fun, more approachable, and just a little bit British.
46 min
January 01 MTS Podcast - Season 1 Episode 14
🎙 Welcome back to Mind The Snap!
Two Brits. One NFL obsession. Zero prior experience. Join us as we dive headfirst into the world of American football — learning, laughing, and making plenty of rookie mistakes along the way.
This episode includes:
📰 News
A rundown of the latest NFL headlines — from new contracts to media battles — plus our takes (some informed, some… not so much).
🔮 Reviews & Predictions
We then run through our last weeks picks before putting our reputations on the line with bold predictions for the coming week. Will we get them right? Probably not. But that’s half the fun.

Whether you’re a seasoned NFL fan or just figuring out that a quarterback isn’t a coin, Mind The Snap is here to make the game more fun, more approachable, and just a little bit British.
37 min
December 25, 2025 MTS Podcast - Season 1 Episode 13
🎙 Welcome back to Mind The Snap!
Two Brits. One NFL obsession. Zero prior experience. Join us as we dive headfirst into the world of American football — learning, laughing, and making plenty of rookie mistakes along the way.
This episode includes:
📰 News
A rundown of the latest NFL headlines — from new contracts to media battles — plus our takes (some informed, some… not so much).
🔮 Reviews & Predictions
We then run through our last weeks picks before putting our reputations on the line with bold predictions for the coming week. Will we get them right? Probably not. But that’s half the fun.

Whether you’re a seasoned NFL fan or just figuring out that a quarterback isn’t a coin, Mind The Snap is here to make the game more fun, more approachable, and just a little bit British.
38 min

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