In this episode of Cleats Off, Liz Bhandari speaks to Hannah Wilkes, presenter of Overtime on Sky Sports NFL which you can catch at 9pm every Tuesday. Hannah has a strong background in journalism and sports broadcasting and works for Sky Sports and Talk Sport. Not only is she a regular on our screens talking about the game, but she’s fallen for the sport the same way we all have… Liz and Hannah discuss…•Pursuing a career in sports journalism•Her passion for sports and choosing her NFL team•Her new show Overtime on Sky Sports NFL•Plus being in the studio with the likes of Neil Reynolds, Jeff Reinebold, Rob Ryan and more.// About The Cleats Off Podcast //Cleats Off is the show that brings you closer to the game you love. Hosted by Liz Bhandari, each episode features a new story in American Football by interviewing players, legends, coaches, media personalities and more. // About your host, Liz Bhandari //Liz Bhandari is an American Football writer and podcaster. She founded the NFLGirlUK.com blog in 2014 and is an active member of the NFL UK Community. She is the creator behind the weekly ‘NFLUKChat’ hour on Twitter, and is the event organiser behind ‘NFLUKFanMeetUp’. As well as hosting Cleats Off, Liz is also a co-host of End Zone Scoop, the UK’s only all-female cast discussing the sport.// Recommended Resources //Follow Liz via @NFLGirlUK on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube, and visit her blog at www.nflgirluk.com Follow Hannah at @hannahjwilkes on both Twitter and Instagram.

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Hannah Wilkes, Presenter of Overtime on Sky Sports NFL

In this episode of Cleats Off, Liz Bhandari speaks to Dr Jen Welter, a woman of many firsts, and both a pioneer and trailblazer for women in professional football. She was the first female coach in the NFL, having joined the Arizona Cardinals as line backers coach. She was the first female to play in a men’s professional football league where she played running back. AND She even has two gold medals having played for Team USA.Liz and Jen discuss…•her career journey so far•the amazing memories along the way•developing a winning mindset•her children’s book series on coronavirus// About The Cleats Off Podcast //Cleats Off is the show that brings you closer to the game you love. Hosted by Liz Bhandari, each episode features a new story in American Football by interviewing players, legends, coaches, media personalities and more. // About your host, Liz Bhandari //Liz Bhandari is a blogger and podcaster. She founded NFLGirlUK.com in 2014 and is an active member of the NFL UK Community. She is the creator behind the weekly ‘NFLUKChat’ hour on Twitter, and is the event organiser behind ‘NFLUKFanMeetUp’.// Recommended Resources //Follow Liz via @NFLGirlUK on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube, and visit her blog at www.nflgirluk.com Follow Jen at @jwelter47 on both Twitter and Instagram.Don’t forget to check out ‘Play Big: Lessons in Being Limitless from the First Woman to Coach in the NFL’ and her Critter Fitter series of children’s books. All are available on Amazon for delivery anywhere around the world.

Jen Welter, the NFL's first female coach

In this episode of Cleats Off, Liz Bhandari speaks to Maria Gigante, Vice President of Events at NFL UK. Maria has been with the NFL for 27 seasons, managing the likes of the Super Bowl, International Games and more.Liz and Maria discuss…•What goes in to organising the London games•The biggest challenges faced•The future of the international series•Her favourite career moments// About The Cleats Off Podcast //Cleats Off is the show that brings you closer to the game you love. Hosted by Liz Bhandari, each episode features a new story in American Football by interviewing players, legends, coaches, media personalities and more. // About your host, Liz Bhandari //Liz Bhandari is a blogger and podcaster. She founded NFLGirlUK.com in 2014 and is an active member of the NFL UK Community. She is the creator behind the weekly ‘NFLUKChat’ hour on Twitter, and is the event organiser behind ‘NFLUKFanMeetUp’.// Recommended Resources //Follow Liz via @NFLGirlUK on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube, and visit her blog at www.nflgirluk.com

Maria Gigante, Vice President of Events at NFL UK

In this episode of Cleats Off, Liz Bhandari speaks to Matthew Sherry, the founder and editor of Gridiron, the UK's only NFL magazine. Over the course of his journalistic career, Matthew has reported on a wide variety of major sporting events, including the Olympic Games, the Ashes, Premier League football and, of course, the NFL.Liz and Matthew discuss:•His passion for American Football and how it all started•The inspiration and motivation behind creating Gridiron Magazine and the journey it’s taken him on.•And of course, his new book ‘Any Given Sunday: The NFL's Epic 100-Year History in 20 Games’.// About The Cleats Off Podcast //Cleats Off is the show that brings you closer to the game you love. Hosted by Liz Bhandari, each episode features a new story in American Football by interviewing players, legends, coaches, media personalities and more. // About your host, Liz Bhandari //Liz Bhandari is a blogger and podcaster. She founded NFLGirlUK.com in 2014 and is an active member of the NFL UK Community. She is the creator behind the weekly ‘NFLUKChat’ hour on Twitter, and is the event organiser behind ‘NFLUKFanMeetUp’.// Recommended Resources //Follow Liz via @NFLGirlUK on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube, and visit her blog at www.nflgirluk.com Follow Matthew on Twitter @MatthewGridiron and for all things Gridiron Magazine, head to www.gridiron-magazine.com where you’ll find more information on his new book Any Given Sunday.

Matthew Sherry, founder of Gridiron Magazine

In this episode of Cleats Off, Liz Bhandari speaks to the legendary quarterback trainer Quincy Avery. Coach Avery is the guru behind QB Takeover, America’s elite quarterback training program, which is designed to give young athletes the mental toughness needed to lead a team, the skills necessary to execute and the mindset to make the right calls when the game is on the line.Liz and Quincy discuss…•His journey to this moment, the hurdles faced and how he kept on track to his dream.•Setting the course for some of the game’s best quarterbacks, and the qualities needed for success.•Being not just a coach but a big brother, and the journeys this has led him on.// About The Cleats Off Podcast //Cleats Off is the show that brings you closer to the game you love. Hosted by Liz Bhandari, each episode features a new story in American Football by interviewing players, legends, coaches, media personalities and more. // About your host, Liz Bhandari //Liz Bhandari is a blogger and podcaster. She founded NFLGirlUK.com in 2014 and is an active member of the NFL UK Community. She is the creator behind the weekly ‘NFLUKChat’ hour on Twitter, and is the event organiser behind ‘NFLUKFanMeetUp’.// Recommended Resources //Follow Liz via @NFLGirlUK on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube, and visit her blog at www.nflgirluk.com Follow Quincy on Instagram at @quincyavery and at quincy_avery on Twitter. And of course, you can learn more about his work at QBtakeover.com

Coach Quincy Avery, President of Quarterback Takeover

In this episode of Cleats Off, Liz Bhandari speaks to Phoebe Schecter, former Buffalo Bills coach, Great Britain American Football captain, and Managing Director of The UK Dukes.Liz and Phoebe discuss…•NFL’s flag football partnership with the 2022 World Games•How it feels to be an ambassador for ‘Female in Flag’ and named a trailblazer alongside other incredible names.•Plus more on illustrated Children’s book ‘Eden and The Dukes’ about flag football with a female lead character.// About The Cleats Off Podcast //Cleats Off is the show that brings you closer to the game you love. Hosted by Liz Bhandari, each episode features a new story in American Football by interviewing players, legends, coaches, media personalities and more. // About your host, Liz Bhandari //Liz Bhandari is a blogger and podcaster. She founded NFLGirlUK.com in 2014 and is an active member of the NFL UK Community. She is the creator behind the weekly ‘NFLUKChat’ hour on Twitter, and is the event organiser behind ‘NFLUKFanMeetUp’.// Recommended Resources //Follow Liz via @NFLGirlUK on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube, and visit her blog at www.nflgirluk.com Follow Phoebe on Twitter (https://twitter.com/PhoebeS_PT) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/phoebe_schecter/)Learn more about The UK Dukes, and their crowdfunding at https://uk.gofundme.com/f/eden-and-the-dukes

Phoebe Schecter, former Bills coach and Team GB captain

In this episode of the Cleats Off Podcast, Liz Bhandari is joined by Jason Bell, former cornerback and safety in the NFL having played for the Dallas Cowboys, Houston Texans and New York Giants, pundit on the BBC’s The NFL Show, and co-host of the Jason & Osi Podcast.Liz and Jason discuss the reality of playing in the NFL, building resilience, defining career moments, and the mental impact of retirement. Jason also shares the players who influenced him, and the toughest opponents he faced. // About The Cleats Off Podcast //Cleats Off is the show that brings you closer to the game you love. Hosted by Liz Bhandari, each episode features a new story in American Football by interviewing players, legends, coaches, media personalities and more. // About your host, Liz Bhandari //Liz Bhandari is a blogger and podcaster. She founded NFLGirlUK.com in 2014 and is an active member of the NFL UK Community. She is the creator behind the weekly ‘NFLUKChat’ hour on Twitter, and is the event organiser behind ‘NFLUKFanMeetUp’.// Recommended Resources //Follow Liz via @NFLGirlUK on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube, and visit her blog at www.nflgirluk.com Follow Jason Bell on Twitter and Instagram at @JasonBell33.

Jason Bell, former NFL Cornerback and Safety

In this episode of the Cleats Off podcast, Liz Bhandari speaks to Nat Coombs, TV presenter and host of The Nat Coombs Show on ESPN.Liz and Nat discuss:-How Nat got in to the NFL and chose his team-How he got a career covering the game he loves-Plus some of the memories from along the way.// About The Cleats Off Podcast //Cleats Off is the show that brings you closer to the game you love. Hosted by Liz Bhandari, each episode features a new story in American Football by interviewing players, legends, coaches, media personalities and more. // About your host, Liz Bhandari //Liz Bhandari is a blogger and podcaster. She founded NFLGirlUK.com in 2014 and is an active member of the NFL UK Community. She is the creator behind the weekly ‘NFLUKChat’ hour on Twitter, and is the event organiser behind ‘NFLUKFanMeetUp’.// Recommended Resources //Follow Liz via @NFLGirlUK on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube, and visit her blog at www.nflgirluk.com Follow Nat Coombs on Twitter at @NatCoombs and find his podcast through you preferred provider by searching The Nat Coombs show.

Nat Coombs, Host of The Nat Coombs show on ESPN

In this episode of Cleats Off, Liz Bhandari speaks to George Reynolds, quarterback with the NFL Academy. Having played for Kent Exiles, and the U19 Great Britain team, George aspires to be the first British quarterback in the NFL.Liz and George discuss…•Being selected for the Quincy Avery QB stars event•Where his passion for American Football started•The biggest lessons learnt whilst with the NFL Academy•Words of inspiration for the next generation•Where he sees himself next// About The Cleats Off Podcast //Cleats Off is the show that brings you closer to the game you love. Hosted by Liz Bhandari, each episode features a new story in American Football by interviewing players, legends, coaches, media personalities and more. // About your host, Liz Bhandari //Liz Bhandari is a blogger and podcaster. She founded NFLGirlUK.com in 2014 and is an active member of the NFL UK Community. She is the creator behind the weekly ‘NFLUKChat’ hour on Twitter, and is the event organiser behind ‘NFLUKFanMeetUp’.// Recommended Resources //Follow Liz via @NFLGirlUK on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube, and visit her blog at www.nflgirluk.com Follow George on Twitter at @GeorgeReynolds_

George Reynolds, Quarterback at the NFL Academy

In this episode of Cleats Off, Liz Bhandari speaks to Andy Wentling, the plant manager of Wilson Sporting Goods factory in Ada, Ohio. Andy shares the story of the iconic football ‘The Duke’, and its history in the NFL. // About The Cleats Off Podcast //Cleats Off is the show that brings you closer to the game you love. Hosted by Liz Bhandari, each episode features a new story in American Football by interviewing players, legends, coaches, media personalities and more. // About your host, Liz Bhandari //Liz Bhandari is a blogger and podcaster. She founded NFLGirlUK.com in 2014 and is an active member of the NFL UK Community. She is the creator behind the weekly ‘NFLUKChat’ hour on Twitter, and is the event organiser behind ‘NFLUKFanMeetUp’.// Recommended Resources //Follow Liz via @NFLGirlUK on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube, and visit her blog at www.nflgirluk.com

Wilson's 'The Duke' and its history in the NFL

In this episode of Cleats Off, Liz Bhandari speaks to Will Bryce, Head of Football Development at NFL UK. In his role, Will hopes to expand the reputation of American football beyond the US while giving British teenagers the opportunity of a lifetime.Liz and Will discuss:Will’s role in the NFL and how he got to where he is todayNews on how the NFL Academy is progressing, and what it takes to joinThe American Football talent here in the UK, and inspiring the next generation// About The Cleats Off Podcast //Cleats Off is the show that brings you closer to the game you love. Hosted by Liz Bhandari, each episode features a new story in American Football by interviewing players, legends, coaches, media personalities and more. // About your host, Liz Bhandari //Liz Bhandari is a blogger and podcaster. She founded NFLGirlUK.com in 2014 and is an active member of the NFL UK Community. She is the creator behind the weekly ‘NFLUKChat’ hour on Twitter, and is the event organiser behind ‘NFLUKFanMeetUp’.// Recommended Resources //Follow Liz via @NFLGirlUK on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube, and visit her blog at www.nflgirluk.com

Will Bryce, NFL UK Head of Football Development

In this episode of Cleats Off, Liz Bhandari speaks to Scott Fish, the founder of the world famous Scott Fish Bowl. Not only does Scott run the largest pro-am league in the fantasy industry, he also runs Fantasy Cares, a charity focused primarily on buying toys for Christmas for children in need. Liz and Scott discuss…- The inspiration behind setting up the Scott Fish Bowl- The amazing work he does for the charities- Plus information on how you can get involved, or even set up a league of your own.// About The Cleats Off Podcast //Cleats Off is the show that brings you closer to the game you love. Hosted by Liz Bhandari, each episode features a new story in American Football by interviewing players, legends, coaches, media personalities and more. // About your host, Liz Bhandari //Liz Bhandari is a blogger and podcaster. She founded NFLGirlUK.com in 2014 and is an active member of the NFL UK Community. She is the creator behind the weekly ‘NFLUKChat’ hour on Twitter, and is the event organiser behind ‘NFLUKFanMeetUp’.// Recommended Resources //Follow Liz via @NFLGirlUK on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube, and visit her blog at www.nflgirluk.com Learn all about the Scott Fish Bowl at www.scottfishbowl.com, and follow Scott at @ScottFish24 on Twitter.

Scott Fish, Founder of the Scott Fish Bowl

In this episode of Cleats Off, Liz Bhandari speaks to Erica Tamposi, Producer of Around of NFL. Liz and Erica discuss…•Life in lockdown and managing the show away from the studio•The career path that brought her to this moment and the incredible people she met along the way•Her favourite sporting moments, and what it was like to be brought up in a sporting-mad New England.// About The Cleats Off Podcast //Cleats Off is the show that brings you closer to the game you love. Hosted by Liz Bhandari, each episode features a new story in American Football by interviewing players, legends, coaches, media personalities and more. // About your host, Liz Bhandari //Liz Bhandari is a blogger and podcaster. She founded NFLGirlUK.com in 2014 and is an active member of the NFL UK Community. She is the creator behind the weekly ‘NFLUKChat’ hour on Twitter, and is the event organiser behind ‘NFLUKFanMeetUp’.// Recommended Resources //Follow Liz via @NFLGirlUK on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube, and visit her blog at www.nflgirluk.com Follow Erica on Twitter at Instagram at @EricaTamposi.

Erica Tamposi, Producer at Around the NFL

In this episode of Cleats Off, Liz Bhandari speaks to Melissa Jacobs, Founder and Managing Editor of TheFootballGirl.com. She is also the host of The Football Girl podcast which celebrates all the women who know and love football. Melissa is known for speaking with the most prominent female voices from all avenues of the NFL and shares a weekly musing on the intersection of football, society and feminism.Liz and Melissa discuss… A career in media covering American Football, including advice for those considering it. The inspiration behind launching TheFootballGirl.com Thoughts on the recent draft, and whether the NFL season kicks off in September// About The Cleats Off Podcast //Cleats Off is the show that brings you closer to the game you love. Hosted by Liz Bhandari, each episode features a new story in American Football by interviewing players, legends, coaches, media personalities and more. // About your host, Liz Bhandari //Liz Bhandari is a blogger and podcaster. She founded NFLGirlUK.com in 2014 and is an active member of the NFL UK Community. She is the creator behind the weekly ‘NFLUKChat’ hour on Twitter, and is the event organiser behind ‘NFLUKFanMeetUp’.// Recommended Resources //Follow Liz via @NFLGirlUK on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube, and visit her blog at www.nflgirluk.com Follow Melissa Jacobs at @thefootballgirl on Twitter, and @tfg_nfl on Instagram. Plus check out her website, www.thefootballgirl.com

Melissa Jacobs, Founder and Managing Editor of TheFootballGirl.com

In this episode of Cleats Off, Liz Bhandari speaks to Christian Scotland-Williamson, former rugby union star and now tight end for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Christian signed for the Steelers practice squad through the NFL’s International Player Pathway programme in May 2018. With experience under his belt, he now fights for a spot on the roster.Liz and Christian discuss:•How his mindset has changed two years in at the Steelers, and the individuals on the team helping to mentoring him•What he’s doing to keep motivated during coronavirus and in great physical shape•Plus, his experience on the International Player Pathway and advice to future talent// About The Cleats Off Podcast //Cleats Off is the show that brings you closer to the game you love. Hosted by Liz Bhandari, each episode features a new story in American Football by interviewing players, legends, coaches, media personalities and more. // About your host, Liz Bhandari //Liz Bhandari is a blogger and podcaster. She founded NFLGirlUK.com in 2014 and is an active member of the NFL UK Community. She is the creator behind the weekly ‘NFLUKChat’ hour on Twitter, and is the event organiser behind ‘NFLUKFanMeetUp’.// Recommended Resources //Follow Liz via @NFLGirlUK on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube, and visit her blog at www.nflgirluk.com Follow Christian Scotland-Williamson at @1CSW on Twitter.Article on Steelers.com written by Christian Scotland-Williamson, ‘The fight of their lives against COVID-19’ https://www.steelers.com/news/the-fight-of-their-life-against-covid-19

Christian Scotland-Williamson, tight end for the Pittsburgh Steelers

Introducing 'NFLGirlUK meets.' the podcast that brings you closer to the game you love. In this series, Liz Bhandari aka NFLGirlUK, interviews NFL legends, players, and personalities on life in the NFL, what makes them tick as a player and a person, and much more.

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