From Salvador to One Pride

From Salvador to One Pride

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

Warrior Nation - Interview with GM Marvin Allen

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

From São Paulo to Philadelphia: The NFL's Ultimate International Fan

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: @mindthesnappodcast X: @mindthesnappod TikTok: @mindthesnappodcast #NFL #PhiladelphiaEagles #Eagles #FlyEaglesFly #NFLInternationalFanOfTheYear #AndressaBarbieri #Brazil #FlagFootball #NFLBrazil #MindTheSnapPodcast

How Australia Is Falling in Love with the NFL | Tiffany Krylov Interview

🏈 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 Story How she first discovered the game and what sparked her passion for American football. 🇦🇺 NFL Community Down Under The 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 NFL One 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 Round The questions come thick and fast as Tiffany takes on the Mind The Snap quickfire challenge. 🐅 Bengals Sales Pitch Can 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

Who Dey....mate!

🐅 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! 🎧