Exs & Os Podcast

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

*includes strong language*

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!