Lids Off Podcast

We are so back baby!We are talking all things preseason including the predictions for the divisions winners!

Its playoffs week this week as we all discuss the recent firing of headcoaches, franchises and their futures and so much more.DISCLAIMER: ALL VIEWS EXPRESSED ARE OF THE INDIVIDUALS AND NOT OF THE TEAMS THEY ARE CURRENTLY OR HAVE PREVIOUSLY PLAYED FOR.

Its all things superbowl this week as we review the playoff performances and also the new hires in and around the league.DISCLAIMER: ALL VIEWS EXPRESSED ARE THOSE OF THE INDIVIDUAL AND NOT OF THE TEAMS THEY CURRENTLY OR PREVIOUSLY PLAY FOR.

We're back baby! We're talking all things NFL with another episode talking about the highs and lows of the seasons including revisiting our predictions, notable injuries as well as the teams that have our hearts.DISCLAIMER: All opinions expressed are that of the individual and not of the teams they currently play for

What an absolute pleasure this episode was to record. I'm personally a big fan of Vicki and her playing style/ QB approach. With the calm and composure to throw those bullets down the field with pin point accuracy.We take a whistle stop tour through Vicki's playing career - from starting at WR at Uni to the lows of an ACL injury to the comeback of the century.As always i wish Vicky nothing but the greatest success in finals and with the GB game coming up.DISCLAIMER: ALL VIEWS EXPRESSED ARE THOSE OF THE INDIVIDUALS AND NOT OF THE TEAMS THEY PLAY FOR.

This week we sit down and talk to RB for the Hertfordshire Cheetahs and Coach for the Reading Knights Maisie Crittenden.It was a joy to get to know this human a bit better as she took us on her journey through American Football. It was a privilege to gain an insight into an athlete with disabilities and how she navigates her own expectations against the physical and mental demands of the sport. Maisie speaks passionately about her love of coaching and how she has grown into the coach she is today. Behind the bravado and banter is a human with a pure love of football and compassion for the human condition not seen from this perspective on the channel before and for that i am extremely grateful. DISCLAIMER: ALL VIEWS ARE THOSE OF THE INDIVIDUAL AND NOT OF THE TEAMS/ ORGANISATIONS THEY CURRENTLY ARE APART OF.

The first ever episode of Lids On - the sibling show to Lids Off where we take 4 NWFL players with an immense love for the NFL and we talk all things American Football. This episode you get to meet our 4 hosts, their teams and their top 5 QBs.

TRIGGER WARNING: Discussion of Eating Disorders/Mental Health.This week we had the absolute pleasure to sit and talk with Dr Zoe John of the Birmingham Lions and GB Lions. It was an absolute pleasure to learn about Zoe's journey through sport to the highest pinnacle of our sport. Zoe spoke bravely about how she navigates her battle with her eating disorders and how teams can best support members that may need support with this.I speak from personal experience when i say that Zoe is an exemplary role model for this sport and has been nothing but a friendly welcoming being for both my times at GB. If you or someone you know may need support with Eating Disorders: https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/ offers support.If you would like to get in touch with Zoe about her ongoing studies around women's safety whilst running or gendered experiences of American Football follow @the_gaaf_project on instagram for more detailsDISCLAIMER: ALL THE VIEWS EXPRESSED ARE THOSE OF THE INDIVIDUAL AND NOT OF THE TEAMS OR ORGANISATIONS THEY CURRENTLY OR HAVE PREVIOUSLY PLAYED FOR. 

This episode we had the pleasure of interview the rising superstar home-grown talent thats taking the States by storm Ruby Watson. We spoke about the relentless desire for progression and success planted from a young age, nurtured by the Manchester Titans to pushing herself out of her comfort zone to playing in the WNFC in San Diego with the San Diego Rebellion.Ruby spoke with such poise about how she handles challenges and how she has developed her mindset. Thank you again Ruby for taking the time to record with us. Excited to watch your career wherever you go!DISCLAIMER: ALL VIEWS EXPRESSED ARE OF THOSE OF THE INDIVIDUAL AND NOT OF THE TEAMS THEY CURRENTLY PLAY FOR.

TRIGGER WARNING: Discussions about miscarriage/ child loss/ pregnancyWe sat down with Sophie of Kent Exiles Womens Team to talk about her football career. Sophie was really passionate about sharing her experience of miscarriage and how Kent Exiles supported her through the darkest parts of her life. Words won't be enough for how grateful i am that Sophie chose to do this on the podcast. Yet again i remain in awe of a guest with such a journey they has left me changed from this conversation. If you or someone you know has been affected by miscarriage/ baby loss and needs support - Sophie recommended Petals Charity (instagram: @petalscharity) for support.All views expressed are those of the individual and not of the teams they play for.