Exs & Os Podcast: Recent Episodes
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Highlighting everything from the everyday Athlete to the Pro! If its British American Football related, we discuss! The best BritBall Podcast in the UK.
Exs and Os welcome Play Action Coverage to the studio, only this time, he's in front of the camera, rather than behind it! On this episode, we get to know all about PA, his history, drive and ambition for the future.
Exs and Os welcome Coach Sam Portland to the studio! On this episode, we talk about Sams transition from Pro Rugby to American Football, key points of advice when it comes to speed and strength, his vision for the future of athletes in the sport and a few hot takes that you do not want to miss!!
On this episode, we continue or discussion with THE Victor Bama! From playing for Great Britain, to ending up in prison!
Exs and Os welcome THE Victor Bama to the studio!
A former powerhouse in the game of football! On this episode, we sit down to talk with one of the greats to play the game.
From from the highs and lows of football, to retirement and the NFL Academy, we chopped it up with another key member of the Championship London Warriors.
Back in the studio with Britball icons Sam Obi and Oliver Bishop!
There's more to life than playing American Football right....right??
On this thought provoking episode, we talk what actually happens when we stop playing the sport we love, the sacrifices some of make to play the sport in the first place, and some wise words of wisdom from the seasoned ballers on the show. Let us know how retirement is treating you if you've also stopped playing!
It's only right that we invited two historic ballers to the show, to celebrate our 100th episode! Sam Obi of the London Warriors, and Bish from the London Blitz! On this episode, Bronze Bomber and Selenkay discuss the long debated London Rivalry between the two of the most respected organisations in UK American Football!
Your favourite BritBall podcast is back!!! After 6 long weeks, without content as soon as we were allowed back in the studio we had to get in there to get the BritBall community some Exs & Os.
Join The voice of reason, Bronze Bomber and Bam Bam as the discuss the importance and impacts of looking after your heads playing the sport we love. would you donate your brains?
On the final episode with Blitz lifers Aaron and Glenn, we dig deeper and ask the guys if the grass REALLY is greener on the other side!
The team welcome back Running Backs Glenn and Aaron to the studio! Both backs have played overseas and have experienced life on the other side, so it's only right that on this episode, we ask the guys if the UK is THAT far behind the likes of Europe and beyond....
We start the year with a banger of an episode!
On the first episode of the New Year, the team welcome London Blitz Running Back lifers and International ballers, Glenn and Aaron to the studio! The boys share their experiences playing abroad, the highs, the lows and everything in between, whilst passing on some specific words of wisdom about balling overseas and some of the steps they took to get there.
Happy New Year from the team!!
This week we welcome to the studio Ayo Winston, corner back for the London Warriors and personal trainer specialising in strength and conditioning. Ayo joins, Mr Selenkay, and former teammates Bam Bam and Snowman to discuss life balling as London Warrior and his experiences as a PT working closely with ballers rehabbing or wanting to improve their physical performance.
Another episode this week, audio only sadly - join Snowman, George, BamBam, BronzeBomber and Mr Selekay as we share our training camp memories and how important we believe a good and organised training camp is for the team.
At the time of recording, lockdown 2.0 was pending and looking extremely likely. On this episode we take a deep dive and discuss how lockdown might affect players across the board.....including if players may decide to hang up their cleats for good!
HUGE episode this week as we are joined by Sky Sports very own Hannah Wilkes, join in as as we take a very deep dive into Hannahs career, NFL Overtime and how she fell in love with the sport that is American Football. We also bang heads on our review of the season thus far, favourite teams and super early playoff and superbowl predictions.
Paris, SnowMan, Bronze Bomber and Mr Selenkay are joined by NFL Academy Graduate QB Matt. Tune in as we discuss the various ways young British and European ballers can break into the US scene, loads of free gems and advice!
Matthew, a graduate Quarterback from the 1st NFL Academy class joins the gang to talk us through life being a young QB and also talks to us about the clash when it comes to players from different generations of BritBall.
Join the boys as they have an in depth conversation with the Head Coach of the GB 19/17 teams - Coach Neale McMaster, discussing all things from how to get involved, negative stigmas, lack of diversity and plans for the future.
If you play this sport, you're 100% likely to sustain some kind of injury.... Welcome to the NFL in 2020! The Voice of Reason, Bronze Bomber, Bam Bam and Selenkay get together to discuss the injury ravaged start to the season, where over 20 players went down with season impacting injuries!
Boy oh Boy, haven't we got a heated one for you this week! Paris, Bronze Bomber and Mr Selenkay are joined by two of the most established players AND coaches in recent years. Neil 'Neo' Edwards and Jeremy Simms, take the hot seat in the studio today to discuss a few topics a little deeper than football in the glory days....
For our second episode with Coach Andy, the boys regroup and throw it back to coach Andy's first coaching role with the Greenwich Mariners, and now the Surrey Stingers, where he now continues to develop his craft. Where do you see the future of Uniball?
On this episode, the boys are joined by special guest, Senior Jag Tag Coach Andy Scott! Join us as we enjoy a chat with Andy - where we discuss his experiences playing and coaching in the U.K., as well as taking a peak into what his role with the Jags entails.
"They're treated like Gods!!"
The team regroups to discuss some of the ongoing, but recent trends in the National Football League - violence, Ill discipline and the lack of financial management! Featuring Bam Bam, Selenkay, The Voice of Reason, The Bronze Bomber and Tinker.
No real topic for this episode, the week Mr Selenkay, George, Bronze Bomber, Tinker and Bam Bam reflect on what the last 2 years have looked like since starting the Exs and Os platform and give you a sneak peak into they ideas and plans they have for shedding more light on the game in the UK.
Again if you have any ideas or topics you'd like us to touch on, please do not hesitate to reach out to us! @exsandosteam
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The boys are back in the studio once again, this time we passionately discuss the recent £90K award which was granted to BAFA by Sport England. Whilst it was reported by BAFA that the bulk of these funds would be used for operational costs, we wanted to dig a little deeper.....
"What a shambles of a list"
The guys get back together for another episode, this time we discuss the NFL Top 100 list and dish out some hot takes! Featuring Bam Bam, Selenkay, The Voice of Reason and The Bronze Bomber! Who would you put at the top spot?
On the run up to the start of the NFL season, Tinker, Selenkay, Bam Bam, Bronze Bomber and the Voice of Reason, return to the studio to discuss the NFL, and the ever present Covid pandemic! Would you risk it all to play?
Let us KNOW!
On this significantly important episode, The Bronze Bomber and Selenkay are joined by Coach XL, Kenny Bellow of the UK Dukes and Coach Mike formerly of the London Olympians, as they dive into the Black Lives Matter discussion.
They share their personal stories, experiences and put forward suggestions for moving forward. One of our favourite episodes!!
We're back with another special episode!!
Tinker, Selenkay and Bam Bam welcome Coach XL, one of the hottest coaching prospects in the UK, and the legendary Kenny Bello of the UK Dukes, as the guys discuss football and the struggles of getting elements of the sport into the school curriculum.
The finale of the Womens takeover! Selenkay, Tinker and the Bronze Bomber are joined by Vanessa and Sydney, as they talk all things Womens Football and look ahead to playing in Arizona.
Continuing on from the previous episode, Bam Bam and The Voice of Reason are joined by Gaby, Shay and Siobhan, as they take a deeper look into the Womens Football League Association, and things Phoenix Redtails!
Yes! You read correct - Some of the very best in Womens Football in Britain give the boys a week off to discuss the wonderful yet demanding world of football through their eyes. Vanessa, Gaby, Shay, Siobhan and Sydney bring nothing but vibes and energy to the studio, as they proudly wave the flag for womens football. let us know your thoughts and if you think we should make it regular...
Mr Selenkay, Tinker, Snwman, George and Bronze Bomber link up to discuss the importance of good recruitment in our sport as how BAFA could make changes to ensure that the leagues are fairer and more competitive.
Let us know what you think after listening by hitting us up on the socials!
Join Tinker, George, Mr Selenkay and Snwman as they discuss the importance, or lack of importance of the universities leagues as well as share some of their memories and experiences playing football at university level.
Snwman, Tinker, George and Mr Selenkay link up to discuss the sacrifices that British Exports have to make when playing abroad, let us know your thoughts and if you feel the sacrifices required to play in Europe or America are worth it.
Juicy one for you this week, as we talk about the newly formed NFL Academy and the hotly debated discussion as to who wins between the Academy and the highly spoke about Filton Pride Academy. What are your thoughts on what Mr Selenkay, Danny Tinker, Snwman, The Bronze Bomber and The vice of reason have to say, and who do YOU have down to win?!
This week George, Danny, Bronze Bomber and Mr Selenkay discuss the much debated decision BAFA took in cancelling the 2020/21 Senior Football Season. Did they do the right thing? Let us know your thoughts and also do not forget to vote for us at the British Podcast Awards site for Listeners choice!
We are baaaaaaaaaaaack!! On this episode, Selenkay, Bronze Bomber, the Voice of reason and Tinker discuss how they've juggled life and the lack of football during lockdown!
Let us know how you've coped during lockdown and don't forget to like, share, subscribe and vote for the Exs and Os! #exsandostotheworld
Part 3/3 the conclusion of this special car ride series, where Mr Selenkay is given the pleasure of catching up with who many of you will know as Victor X! The British American football running back phenomenon talks to us about this journey from playing at the London Raven, through college in America and his shot in the NFL. We also discuss the comparisons between football then and now and how we can do more for the sport.
Part 2/3 of this special car ride series, where Mr Selenkay is given the pleasure of catching up with who many of you will know as Victor X! The British American football running back phenomenon talks to us about this journey from playing at the London Raven, through college in America and his shot in the NFL. We also discuss the comparisons between football then and now and how we can do more for the sport.
On this special car ride, Mr Selenkay is given the pleasure of catching up with who many of you will know as Victor X! The British American football running back phenomenon talks to us about this journey from playing at the London Raven, through college in America and his shot in the NFL. We also discuss the comparisons between football then and now and how we can do more for the sport.
Hope you are all well and keeping as safe as you can, following gov. guidelines. We at the Exs and Os HQ are trying out best to keep the content coming!! So on this weeks car ride Mr Selenkay catches up with Wayne Drew, Great Britain and GFL baller. Also known for his efforts in giving back to the sport by setting up Lifting the Lid a campaign designed to promote awareness of mental health within our support and positively influence any stigmas surrounding it.
On this weeks episode we discuss the the mental and physical impacts of preseason training. Special guest Dot, joins George, Mr Selenkay, Bronze Bomber and Bam Bam for another episode full of nuggets and wild opinions!
On this weeks car ride Mr Selenkay catches up with long time football friend and one of the faces of the the great Manchester Titans organisation Michael McGougan. This one has been a long time coming, let us know your thoughts!
Mr Selenkay has a great chat with Jamie McLaughlin, Head Coach of the East Kilbride Pirates and star of their youtube documentary titled 'Return to the top'. Listen in and let us know what you think of the impressive organisation and who else in our game you'd like to hear from
On this weeks episode we discuss the rather controversial topic, as to whether or not the best British American football players are representing the Great Britain National Team. Special guest Dot, joins Selenkay, Bronze Bomber and Bam Bam for a juicy one!
Selenkay catches up with the illustrious Nottingham Uni, Tamworth Phoenix and now GB Mens Head Coach Jason Scott! Listen in as we get to know one of the most decorated coaches in Britball little deeper, and get a glimpse into his life.
Selenkay, George and Bam Bam are joined by Great Britain and London Olympians corner back Dot, they share their opinions on which team will be next to dominate BritBall once the London Warriors have had their time at the top ... that's if they are ever knocked from the top
Selenkay catches up with the Leicester Falcons very own Guy Kersey also known as BritBalls biggest Troll, getting the answers to all the questions you want answered surrounding the Baker Students and the standalone franchise league! Let us know who you'd like to hear next!
Special Guest Riq Ayub is joins Selenkay, Bronze Bomber and Tinker to give a brief history lesson on BritBall and the developments of football over the years in his career as well as how the game has changed in the UK
Selenkay catches up with the newly appointed GB Students Head Coach and Uni Ball coaching Legend Wayne Hill, getting the answers to all the questions you want answered surrounding the GB Students program! What are your thoughts on this program returning.
George, Bronze Bomber, Tinker and Selenkay get together to discuss and interesting topic around wether or not coaches are made by good players rather than the hard work they put in to be a coach .. what do you think?
Bronze Bomber, George, Bam Bam, Tinker and Selenkay review the CFL combine that recently took place at the Filton Academy site and share their thoughts on where and how BAFA gained from the collaboration ... or if they did at all.
BamBam, Tinker, The Voice of Reason, Bronze Bomber and Selenkay touch on the recent news circulating Britball around the legendary London Olympians. To fold or not to fold? Will they survive the Prem South division this season? What do you think?
Selenkay, Bam Bam, Tinker and Bronze Bomber get into the studio to share their thoughts on wether or not coaches in our league deserve to be paid for their services. Let us know what you think via our socials!
Bam Bam, Bronze Bomber, Tinker and Selenkay get together to stress the importance and the benefits of using film as a football player. Do you agree with their points?
Selenkay, Bronze Bomber, Bam Bam and Tinker share their thoughts feelings and opinions on wether the jersey number you play with is as important as we make them seem ... Have a listen and let us know your thoughts and get your ticket to our SuperBowl Party, last few remaining.
On our 1 year anniversary, we thought we would give you another special episode. Tinker, Paris, Bronze Bomber and Selenkay get together to discuss Mental Health in our sport. Taking the conversation on a previous episode a little further and opening up to the BritBall community.
Bronze Bomber, George, Tinker and Selenkay get together for the first show of the year and decade and discuss the importance of paying subs and why our teams hound us for them. Should players be held to ransom when they want to transfer if they owe subs? Does paying subs equate to game time?
It gets real heated and tense in the Ex's and O's lab this week as the boys link up to discuss their thoughts on if BritBall need a 'prove-your-worth' game for the teams entering the Prem. Enjoy the last show of the year with Selenkay, Paris, George, Bronze Bomber and Tinker. Happy New Year!!!
Snowman, Paris, Tinker and The voice of Reason George touch on what player contract and commitments look like abroad and the recent hype around britballers in europe.
Another special where The voice of Reason and Tinker link up with Gareth Thomas of the Sandwell Steelers, to discuss life playing football up North.
Bambam, Paris, SnowMan and Tinker discuss the importance of going to the gym in this episode, is field work more important? Or is the gym just an obsession in Britball?
George and BamBam sit down with this weeks very special guests Anna Young (Wembley Stallions) and Yasmin Cazeau (London Warriors) to discuss their experience representing Great Britain at the European finals last summer, and what football is like at club level.
BronzeBomber, Tinker and Selenkay get together to share their thoughts and feelings on who they believe to be the best player they have played against - and there are a few noticeable names on the list.
Tinker, BronzeBomber and Mr Selenkay get together this week to share their thoughts on what seemed to be a rather successful finals weekend in senior football.
Selenkay, Danny and Bronze Bomber link up to discuss injuries in the game that we love and if the potential long term damage we are doing to our bodies is worth it. Especially as by the laws of the game, players are not paid ....
Draft Day Special 2.0, Bam Bam and Danny get some revenge and let you know where they'd take Paris and and Selenkay in a their drafts. Where do you think you'd go..?
Sit down with Bam Bam on this short but sweet special episode of the podcast where you get to know a little bit more about him and his playing career. #GoingDark #GoingNorth
George, Danny, Bam Bam and Selenkay catch up to share their thoughts on the refereeing standard in the British game at the moment, what can be done to improve this?
Snow Man is back in the UK and he links up with George, Bronze Bomber and Mr Selenkay to . catch us as they all discuss how their individual seasons went. Let us know how yours went by hitting us up on the socials!
Charles, BronzeBomber, George and Selenkay bang their heads together and discuss wether or not BritBall nation need an advisory board consisting of players from various teams across all divisions feeding into the BAFA board and representing the players.
Bam Bam, Charles, Selenkay + Chloe Flowers (Has she been on more episodes than Tinker?) link up to share their opinions on the Great Britain Lions programme. Let us know if you agree or think the guys are talking a load of rubbish!
Mr Selenkay, Bam Bam, Charles and the lovely Chloe Flowers link up this week to share their thoughts, feelings and opinions on players that blow their own trumpets and don't necessarily back it up. Let us know your thoughts by hitting us up on the socials
Charles, Selenkay + Bam Bam are joined once again by resident guest Chloe Flowers and let us know how their seasons went, in addition to some breaking news from the Ex's & O's camp.
Bam Bam, Chloe Flowers, Charles and Selenkay, get together to share their feelings with regards to wether or not we as players (from every level of the sport) require a players association. Hit us up on the socials to share your opinions ..
Selenkay and Charles are joined by some of the Nix' key players ahead of their final against the Warriors. Although the outcome of the final has since been determined, it's always great to chop it up with teams from the North. #Britball33
Bam Bam, Selenkay and Chloe Flowers of the Wembley Stallions get together to discuss their experiences and thoughts on favouritism and player bias within teams - if you have any horror stories share them with us on the socials!
George, Danny, Remi and Paris discuss a topic straight from you guys! Sharing their thoughts, feelings and opinions on whether the NFL should have helped the BritBall league before setting up an academy?
Paris, the Bronze Bomber, Selenkay and the return of Danny! The lads catch up and share their feelings/opinions on brotherhood and family within football teams and its importance. How does the family culture influence you as a player? Hit us up!
Selenkay, George, Remi and the Bronze Bomber sit down to discuss the current National Champs and recently undefeated Southern Premiership Winners the London Warriors. Touching on whether or not we believe the outfit are too good for the uk American Football community and if they should pull out of the league to focus solely on Europe
George, Bronze Bomber, Remi and Paris discuss the brilliant news recently published by BAFA about their new partnership with the Canadian Football League - Do you reckon this is a good thing or bad??
The gang link up again to catch up with Remi on his mid-season break from balling out with the Dusseldorf Panthers, George, Paris and Selenkay get you answers for the questions you've been asking about the German Football League
Who and what are the ex's and o's team we hear you scream ?! Have a listen and hopefully Charles, the Bronze Bomber and Selenkay can answer the question for you ..
Charles and Selenkay sit down to share their thoughts and frustrations on an article written by The Guardian. Tarnishing UKs young football athletes as trapped, assuming that gangs and poverty is their only option if football doesn't pan out
George, Charles and the Bronze Bomber are joined by Adam (Herts Cheetahs) Dan (London Olympians) to discuss if Div2 is forgotten about and wether or not the league requires a division 2.
Jay Selenkay and Paris are joined by Ian Whitehead (Kent Exiles) and once again by Coach Nathan Deeley to discuss Mental Health in the sport that we love
Selenkay and the Bronze Bomber are joined up by a team of VERY passionate female ballers, stating why the females in our sport not only deserve more credit but should be highlighted and have their successes shared alot more. Chloe Flowers (Wembley Stallions) Rose Wilford & Tara Mardi (London Warriors) Dory Bogdan (Kent Exiles) definitely came to represent the ladies!
Selenkay and Charles are joined this week by a Northern coaching Legend Nathan Deeley as well as coaches Tom and Heather Hammett to discuss American Football north of the M25
As a thank you for 2,700 unique listeners across 10 countries! As well as your continuous support, the team have decided to hit you with this hour long special episode!! Selenkay and Paris dissect the exs and os boys and share their opinion on where they would take them in the NFL draft .. its all love!
Selenkay, Bronze Bomber, Bam Bam and Charles touch on the negative stigma attached to transferring between teams in the league, are players obliged to remain loyal to teams when the pay-to-play?
Charles, George, Paris and Remi discuss the importance of practice as a player in the Britball ... Do you need to practice to be an elite player in our league? Are you really working?!
George, Paris, Bam Bam and Selenkay share their stories on how they got into the sport we all love!
Selenkay, Charles, Bronze Bomber and Remi (fresh after signing a contract to play in Germany) speak on a rather touchy subject in Britball at the moment and discuss the amateur status of our GB athletes playing professional players in National games.
Selenkay, Bam Bam, the Bronze Bomber and the prodigal son Paris link up to share with BritBall where they wish they could play if given the choice or had the ability too now.
We'reeeee back!!! And how timely could this episode be? George, Bam Bam, Charles and Remi discuss and share their opinions on wether or not the UK game needs overseas imports? This is was recorded prior to the player suspensions by BAFA We've also done our due diligence this time, but still want to hear your thoughts - hit us up on Insta or Facebook
George, Charles, Bam Bam and Selenkay talk about the pros and cons of playing contact sports at an early age. Knowing what they know now, will they let their kids play American Football?
Bam Bam, Remi, Bronze Bomber and George share with the BritBall nation their most memorable moment on the field, some happy, some sad - all in all we appreciate the fact that we have the opportunity to play the sport we love! Hit us up on insta if you have any memorable moments you'd like to share.
The Bronze Bomber, Bam Bam, Remi & Charles tell BritBall Nation about what they think about the GFL being the target destination to ball out for the best players in our league.
Charles, Selenkay, The Bronze Bomber and Remi share their thoughts on the number of teams currently in the senior ball set up ... are there too many teams? should BAFA make it more difficult for new start up teams? should there be standards off the field in order for a team to have premiership status?
The question on all of BritBalls lips ... Bronze Bomber, Remi, Charles and Selenkay share their OPINIONS on how honourable it is or may be not so to represent your country in our sport in the UK
Selenkay, Charles, George and Bam Bam tell us what soccer player is most like them in terms of playing style and attitude. A few surprising picks and maybe one or two rather controversial ones, who would you be?
George, Selenkay, Charles and The Bronze Bomber share their thoughts on what makes and elite coach and share some fond and also worrying memories about coaches they've had in the past.
George, Selenkay, Charles and The Bronze Bomber discuss their thoughts on who they think is the best American Football team in Britain. They touch on who has the best programme set up and past glory ... who do you think is the best organisation?
Selenkay, George, Charles & The BronzeBomber discuss the controversial Mandem on Madden episode featuring London Blitz ballers ... we find out if the Ex's and O's boys thought the Blitz gang backed up their talk or not.