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From the NFL to the CFL, from NFL Europe to the global growth of the game, this week we're joined by one of the most respected football minds in the world... Coach Jeff Reinebold.
Known to many fans through Sky Sports, Jeff has spent decades coaching, developing players and helping grow American football across the globe. But this isn't your typical football interview.
We put Coach Reinebold through the Mind the Snap treatment, tackling hot takes, breaking down what NFL fans still get wrong, discussing the future of football in the UK and beyond, and finding out why more fans should be paying attention to the CFL.
Whether you're a lifelong football fan or just getting into the sport, this episode is packed with stories, coaching insights and plenty of laughs.
A huge thank you to Coach Jeff Reinebold for joining us.
Don't forget to like, subscribe and leave a comment with your favourite moment from the show.
#NFL #JeffReinebold #CFL #AmericanFootball #NFLUK #MindTheSnap #SkySportsNFL #ChicagoBears #BuffaloBills #FootballPodcast #BritishAmericanFootball #NFLPodcast
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From Salvador to Detroit, this week we're joined by Betina Braga, the 2025 Detroit Lions International Fan of the year.
In a special collaboration episode between Mind The Snap and The Game Podcast, Lee, Ryan and Victoria sit down with Betina to hear her incredible journey from exchange student in Michigan to one of the most passionate international ambassadors for the Detroit Lions.
Betina shares how a host family's unwavering loyalty to the Lions first captured her heart, why the "One Pride" mentality resonated with her, and how football became an even bigger part of her life through her late father, who taught her the game one rule at a time.
We also explore the growth of the NFL in Brazil, the incredible Lions community she has helped build, what it means to represent Detroit on the global stage, and her unforgettable experience as the Lions' International Fan of the Year.
🏈 In this episode:
• Betina's NFL origin story
• Exchange year in Michigan and discovering the Lions
• The impact her father had on her football journey
• Growing the NFL and Lions fandom in Brazil
• Flag football and helping develop the game
• Being named Detroit Lions International Fan of the Year
• Life as an NFL fan in Brazil
• Quick Fire Round
• Why YOU should become a Lions fan
Whether you're part of One Pride, an international NFL fan, or simply love hearing incredible stories from around the football world, this is an episode you won't want to miss.
🎙️ Featuring:
Betina Braga – Detroit Lions International Fan of the Year 2025
Victoria – The Game Podcast
Lee & Ryan – Mind The Snap
👇 Let us know in the comments: Which NFL fanbase has the strongest international community?
#DetroitLions #OnePride #NFL #NFLUK #NFLBrasil #InternationalFanOfTheYear #BetinaBraga #MindTheSnap #TheGamePodcast #Detroit #Brazil #FordField #AmericanFootball
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The London Warriors are the standard-bearers of British American Football, and this week we're joined by the man helping drive that success from the front office – General Manager Marvin Allen.
Marvin has built an incredible career in football, from playing wide receiver to becoming one of the most respected executives in the game. In this exclusive conversation, we dive into what makes the London Warriors successful, the culture behind the organisation, and the expectations that come with leading one of Europe's premier football programmes.
🏈 In this episode we discuss:
⚔️ Marvin's football journey – from player to General Manager
⚔️ Building a winning culture at the London Warriors
⚔️ Expectations, standards and the ceiling of the team
⚔️ What it takes to compete at the highest level in British American Football
⚔️ Quick Fire Round
If you're a fan of British American Football, the London Warriors, or simply want to hear from one of the most influential figures in the UK game, this is an episode you won't want to miss.
🎙️ Hosts:Lee (Chicago Bears fan)Ryan (Buffalo Bills fan)
📱 Follow Mind The Snap:X: @mindthesnappod and Instagram/TikTok/YouTube: @mindthesnappodcast
#LondonWarriors #MarvinAllen #BritishAmericanFootball #BAFA #MindTheSnap #WarriorNation #AmericanFootballUK #Britball #NFLUK #Podcast
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Andressa Barbieri isn't just the Philadelphia Eagles International Fan of the Year... she's the NFL's 2025 Ultimate International Fan of the Year.
Joining Ryan and Lee on Mind The Snap, Andressa shares her incredible journey from discovering the NFL in São Paulo, Brazil, to becoming one of the most influential international ambassadors for the game.
What started as a love for the Eagles and their passionate fanbase grew into a mission to help develop American football and flag football across Brazil. From playing, coaching, refereeing, organising events and supporting the growth of the sport, Andressa has dedicated over a decade to building the football community in South America.
In this episode we discuss:
🦅 Her Philadelphia Eagles origin story🇧🇷 Growing the game in Brazil🏈 Playing, coaching and refereeing flag football🌎 Becoming the NFL's Ultimate International Fan of the Year✈️ Visiting Philadelphia and experiencing Eagles fandom firsthand⚡ Quick Fire Round💚 Why everyone should become an Eagles fan
If you're an NFL fan, an Eagles fan, or simply love hearing stories about how sport connects people around the world, this is an episode you won't want to miss.
🔔 Subscribe for weekly NFL content, interviews, fan stories and plenty of questionable takes from Lee and Ryan.
📱 Follow Mind The Snap:Instagram: @mindthesnappodcastX: @mindthesnappodTikTok: @mindthesnappodcast
#NFL #PhiladelphiaEagles #Eagles #FlyEaglesFly #NFLInternationalFanOfTheYear #AndressaBarbieri #Brazil #FlagFootball #NFLBrazil #MindTheSnapPodcast
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🏈 From Melbourne to the NFL stage! 🇦🇺
This week on Mind The Snap, we're joined by NFL's AUNZ Ambassador, content creator, and one of the leading voices helping grow American football in Australia and New Zealand - Tiffany Krylov.
We dive into Tiffany's journey from discovering the game Down Under to becoming a key figure in the NFL's international growth. Along the way, we explore what it takes to build a community on the other side of the world, how AFL and NFL compare, and whether she can convince Lee and Ryan that the Cincinnati Bengals deserve a few more fans.
📍 In this episode:
🏈 Tiffany's NFL Origin StoryHow she first discovered the game and what sparked her passion for American football.
🇦🇺 NFL Community Down UnderThe challenges and opportunities of growing the NFL in Australia and New Zealand, plus what it's like following the sport from a completely different time zone.
🦘 AFL vs NFLOne of the biggest debates in Australian sport! We compare the two games, their cultures, athletes, and what fans of each code can learn from the other.
⚡ Quickfire RoundThe questions come thick and fast as Tiffany takes on the Mind The Snap quickfire challenge.
🐅 Bengals Sales PitchCan Tiffany convince us that the Cincinnati Bengals should be your NFL team? The pressure is on.
Whether you're an NFL fan from Australia, the UK, the US, or anywhere else in the world, this episode is a great reminder that football truly has become a global game.
🎙️ Don't forget to like, subscribe, and join the conversation in the comments.
#NFL #TiffanyKrylov #AUNZ #NFLAustralia #AmericanFootball #CincinnatiBengals #MindTheSnap #NFLUK #NFLInternational #AFL #SportsPodcast
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🐅 From Melbourne meet-ups to 3AM game days, this week on Mind the Snap we’re joined by the Cincinnati Bengals International Fan of the Year, Adrian Wood 🇦🇺
Adrian tells us how he first fell in love with the Bengals, why the stripes hooked him for life, and how he helped build the Bengals Fans Down Under community into one of the biggest international Bengals groups around.
We also dive into:🏈 Adrian’s NFL origin story🌏 Growing the Bengals fanbase in Australia🎤 His unforgettable NFL Draft experience⚡ Quick Fire Round chaos🐅 Why YOU should become a Bengals fan
If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like supporting the Bengals from the other side of the world, this episode is for you.
WHO DEY! 🎧
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🏴☠️ SILVER & BLACK HAS NO BORDERS 🏴☠️
This week on Mind the Snap, we’re joined by Mexico’s International Fan of the Year for Las Vegas Raiders — Barbara Estrada!
From discovering the Raiders during the rise of cable TV in Mexico, to becoming a passionate voice within Raider Nation MX, Barbara shares an incredible story about identity, resilience, community and what it truly means to wear Silver & Black.
🇲🇽 In this episode we cover:⚫ Barbara’s Raiders origin story⚪ What it’s like being an NFL fan in Mexico🏈 Her unforgettable NFL Draft experience🔥 Quick Fire Round chaos☠️ Why YOU should become a Raiders fan
We also hear the amazing story of how Barbara found out she was heading to the Draft thanks to an encounter with Jimena Sánchez… and why she’s STILL waiting for Mike Washington Jr. to finally reach out 👀
Expect passion, stories from Raider Nation MX, plenty of laughs, and proof that the NFL community truly stretches across the world.
🎧 Listen now and join the chaos.
#Raiders #RaiderNation #NFL #LasVegasRaiders #Mexico #NFLInternational #MindTheSnap #RaiderNationMX #SilverAndBlack
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🇨🇦🦬 BUFFALO BILLS INTERNATIONAL FAN OF THE YEAR 🦬🇨🇦
This week on the Mind the Snap Podcast, we’re joined by Buffalo Bills International Fan of the Year, Darryl Russell! 🔥
From his Bills origin story and how he fell in love with the team, to what it’s REALLY like being a Bills fan in Canada, Darryl brings passion, emotion, and some incredible stories from Bills Mafia.
We also dive into:🏈 The International Fan of the Year experience🦬 The atmosphere and culture of Buffalo🍁 Canadian Bills fandom🎤 Draft memories and representing Bills Mafia❤️ A heartfelt message to the fans
If you love the NFL, fan stories, and the chaos of Bills Mafia… this episode is for you.
🎧 Listen now and join the Snappers community.
#NFL #BuffaloBills #BillsMafia #MindTheSnap #NFLUK #InternationalFanOfTheYear #Buffalo #NFLPodcast #BillsFans #Canada #NFLDraft
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🏈 INTERNATIONAL FANS OF THE YEAR SPECIAL 🏈
This week on Mind the Snap, we’re joined by FIVE incredible NFL fans fresh back from Pittsburgh after representing their teams at the NFL Draft as International Fans of the Year!
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Joining us this week:
🔴 Brad Symcox – Kansas City Chiefs🟢 Ant Cook – New York Jets🟣 Jamie Pembroke – Baltimore Ravens🟠 Wayne Collard – Miami Dolphins🟣 John Macdonald – Minnesota Vikings
We dive into:🏟️ Their experiences in Pittsburgh during Draft weekend📖 Incredible stories from the trip🎤 What it’s REALLY like representing your NFL team abroad🔥 Why YOU should support their teams if you’re a new NFL fan😂 Travel chaos, fan culture, NFL passion and plenty of classic Mind the Snap carnage
From the Kingdom to Gang Green, Skol Nation to Fins Up and Ravens Flock… this episode is a celebration of international NFL fandom and the community that makes this sport special.
If you’re new to the NFL, thinking about choosing a team, or just love hearing fan stories from across the globe — this one’s for you.
👇 Let us know on the socials which fanbase would recruit you?
#NFL #NFLDraft #KansasCityChiefs #Jets #Ravens #Vikings #Dolphins #NFLUK #MindTheSnap #AmericanFootball #InternationalFansOfTheYear
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The biggest night of the offseason is here… and the chaos is just getting started.
In this special Draft Episode of Mind the Snap, we break down everything you need to know heading into draft night — from the basics for new fans to bold predictions that will definitely come back to haunt us.
We kick things off with a high-energy Intro, setting the tone for what promises to be one of the most unpredictable drafts in years. Then we take it back to basics with What is the Draft, giving a clear, no-nonsense guide for anyone still figuring out how it all works.
From there, it’s all about our teams.
🔥 Lee’s Bears Spotlight — What do the Chicago Bears need, and who could transform their future? Expect strong opinions, questionable logic, and at least one pick that might shock you.
🦬 Ryan’s Bills Spotlight — The Buffalo Bills are right on the edge… so what’s the move? Reload, retool, or go all-in? Ryan lays it all out.
Then it’s time for the chaos.
🎯 Mind the Snap’s First Round Predictions — No fences sat on here. We’re calling it: who goes where, surprise reaches, draft-day slides, and the picks that will break the internet.
🤝 Snappers Picks — Our community gets their say. Listener takes, bold calls, and maybe even better predictions than ours (we won’t admit it if they are).
Whether you’re a draft expert or just here for the madness, this episode has everything you need to get locked in before the picks start flying.
📲 Follow & join the chaos:X (Twitter): @mindthesnappodInstagram & TikTok: @mindthesnappodcast
🎧 Tap in, get involved, and… Mind the Snap.
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🎙️ Playing for more than the game 🎙️This week on Mind The Snap, we’re proud to take part in Podcasthon 2026, the global movement where podcasts come together to shine a light on incredible charities making a real difference in the world.
For our charity episode, we’re supporting the life-saving work of the British Heart Foundation.
Heart and circulatory diseases affect millions of people across the UK, and the British Heart Foundation funds groundbreaking research, supports medical innovation, and helps communities access life-saving equipment like defibrillators and CPR training.
In this special episode, we talk about:
• Why heart health matters more than people realise• The hidden risks like high blood pressure – the silent killer• The importance of research, prevention and early diagnosis• The incredible work the British Heart Foundation does every day to save lives
We also put it the Mind The Snap way — explaining heart health using NFL comparisons, because sometimes the best way to understand something serious… is through the game we love.
If you enjoy the episode, please consider supporting the British Heart Foundation. Even a small donation helps fund the research and innovation that saves lives every day.
❤️ Donate: https://www.bhf.org.ukhttps://www.justgiving.com/page/ryan-hubbard-3?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CL&utm_campaign=020
🎙️ Part of: Podcasthon 2026 – podcasts supporting charities worldwide
Because sometimes the most important plays happen off the field.
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This week on Mind the Snap, we roll out the red and gold carpet as we welcome Kansas City Chiefs International Fan of the Year, Brad Symcox to the show.
From discovering the Chiefs through a random twist of NFL fate… to falling head-first into Chiefs Kingdom… to standing proudly as the franchise’s International Fan of the Year — Brad’s journey is proof that fandom has no borders.
We dive into:
🏈 How he first became a Kansas City Chiefs fan🌍 The road from UK supporter to International Fan of the Year🏟️ Arrowhead memories and unforgettable Chiefs moments🎥 Creating hype content that fires up Chiefs Kingdom🤝 The friendships and community that make this sport special
And of course… we tackle the question the world really wants answered:
🇬🇧 Marmite — does he love it… or does he hate it?
It’s a brilliant conversation about passion, community, and what it truly means to represent your team on the global stage.
Chiefs Kingdom… this one’s for you.
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🎙️ **Mind The Snap – Episode 28: 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.
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🏈 Mind The Snap – Episode 27
In Episode 27 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!
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🏈 Episode 26: “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 BreakdownWe 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 WatchIt’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 WinWe 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. DefenceWhich 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! 🏆
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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.
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🎙️ Mind the Snap – Episode 24
The road to the Super Bowl is narrowing, the pressure is peaking, and we’ve got the perfect guest to break it all down.
IntroRyan 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.
GuestWe’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 ReviewWe 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 PreviewIt’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?
OutroFinal 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.
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🎙 Episode 22 – 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:
📰 NewsThis 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.
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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 evolvedThe moments, players, and games that still stick with himThe growth of the sport in Britain and what’s next for UK NFL fansStories from behind the mic, behind the scenes, and across the AtlanticIt’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.
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🎙 Episode 22 – 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:
📰 NewsThis 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.
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