Episodes
Former Greenbay Packers, Carolina Panthers and Seattle Seahawks guard sits down with Neil and relives his unconventional journey to the NFL. From suiting up for the Navy in college, Wahle would enter the Supplemental Draft where he was selected by the Packers. He would eventaully play alongside Brett Favre and enjoy a fine career. The Neil Reynolds Podcast is supported by NFL travel specialists Elite Sports Travel. Visit elitesportstravel.co.uk for details of packages to watch NFL games...
Published 09/21/22
Joining Neil this week is a voice from the media, with Daniel Jeremiah from the NFL Network. Daniel has seen life in the NFL from both sides - he was a scout with the likes of Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns before forging out a career in the media. He's known as one of the foremost authorities on the NFL Draft, but just don't ask him about Patrick Mahomes. The Neil Reynolds Podcast is supported by NFL travel specialists Elite Sports Travel. Visit elitesportstravel.co.uk for...
Published 09/14/22
In the words of Neil, Jonathan Taylor is "the NFL's best running back right now". It's a big statement, but we'll up the stakes by saying Taylor is also one of the nicest people you'll around the NFL, too. As you'll hear from this chat with Neil, the Indianapolis Colts rising star is affable, funny and engaging. Just don't suggest putting pineapple on a pizza! The Neil Reynolds Podcast is supported by NFL travel specialists Elite Sports Travel. Visit elitesportstravel.co.uk for details of...
Published 09/07/22
Settle in Chicago Bears fans as we have a treat in store this week. Sitting down with Neil is defensive end, Trevis Gipson. Trevis relives his football career and rise from college to the NFL with a little help from Aaron Donald and Von Miller. It's another great football story. The Neil Reynolds Podcast is supported by NFL travel specialists Elite Sports Travel. Visit elitesportstravel.co.uk for details of packages to watch NFL games in the US, including Super Bowl LVII in Glendale.
Published 08/31/22
A friend of Neil's and, now, a friend of the podcast, Steve Smith Sr joins us this week to look back at his career and dissect his admiration for the UK and the NFL fans in the country. The former Carolina Panthers and Baltimore Ravens wide receiver is a delight. Listen closely, too... does Neil sign Steve up live on air to become a Sky Sports analyst? The Neil Reynolds Podcast is supported by NFL travel specialists Elite Sports Travel. Visit elitesportstravel.co.uk for details of...
Published 08/24/22
In the hotseat this week is Houston Texans quarterback, Davis Mills. Fresh out of the Draft in the 2021 season, Davis was thrust into the limelight within the first couple of weeks of the NFL campaign after injuries meant he became a starter. He would do enough to eventually finish the season as the Texans' quarterback, too. He talks through his football life with Neil, outlining what he hopes to achieve in the NFL with his entire career ahead of him. The Neil Reynolds Podcast is supported...
Published 08/17/22
First up for season 3 of the podcast is Cam Jordan of the New Orleans Saints, a man who is as confident as he is friendly and entertaining. Neil and Cam met up at the NFL UK's office during the offseason for a sit down chat about his career and life away from football, where he offers up random acts of kindness to strangers. As Cam says, he wants to "pay it forward" after experiencing some good fortune in his own life. It's a fascinating chat with a fascinating character. The Neil Reynolds...
Published 08/10/22
After a long summer on the road visiting a host of NFL teams, Neil is returning with season three of the podcast. We've also switched our release days to Wednesdays for the 2022 NFL campaign, with our first episode of season three dropping on 10 August. That's with Cam Jordan of the New Orleans Saints. Other names set to come later this year are Denver Bronos quarterback Russell Wilson, Houston Texans QB Davis Mills and many more. We have a new presenting partner in Elite Sports Travel....
Published 08/08/22
As British star Jack Crawford announces his retirement from the NFL, Neil sits down with him to discuss a career that took him to the Oakland Raiders, Dallas Cowboys, Atlanta Falcons, Tennessee Titans and Arizona Cardinals. This is a special edition of the podcast ahead of our regular season return in July 2022. Watch this space for updates. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @TheNRPodcast You can also sign up for our newsletter at TheNRPod.com for all the latest news from Neil, the...
Published 05/20/22
In the last episode of the current series of The Neil Reynolds Podcast, Neil sits down with Mark Wilf, owner of the Minnesota Vikings. Mark gives insight to the life of an owner in the NFL – when to talk football and when not to – also discussing the growth of the sport overseas, notably in the UK. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @TheNRPodcast You can also sign up for our newsletter at TheNRPod.com for all the latest news from Neil, the podcast and our growing network of NFL...
Published 02/25/22
Osi Umenyiora is one of the biggest names on the UK’s NFL circuit. Not only is he a two-time Super Bowl champion, Osi is one half of the BBC’s NFL coverage with Jason Bell (check out episode 25 of season 2 for our sit-down with J Bell) and has played a significant role in the sport’s growth on these shores. Listen as he takes Neil through his journey and how he’s helped make a difference. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @TheNRPodcast You can also sign up for our newsletter at...
Published 02/17/22
Donté Stallworth was a first round draft pick for the New Orleans Saints, but after a career that had taken him to the very top of his game, tragedy struck off the field and meant he faced a one-year suspension. His story is one that shows the good and bad of a life in pro sports, as he explains to Neil. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @TheNRPodcast You can also sign up for our newsletter at TheNRPod.com for all the latest news from Neil, the podcast and our growing network of NFL...
Published 02/11/22
James Palmer is an Emmy Award-winning journalist who has covered the NFL for years. Since 2015 he has been a part of NFL Network, bringing fans up close and personal with the players they love and the stories that help shape and define the league. Neil sits down with James to hear about his time working with the now retired Tom Brady and a host of other anecdotes from a life on the road in the NFL. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @TheNRPodcast You can also sign up for our newsletter at...
Published 02/03/22
Described by many as one of the NFL’s biggest ever personalities, Jim McMahon is a man with a story to tell. Neil sits down with the former Chicago Bears quarterback to hear some of the anecdotes that reinforce McMahon’s reputation on and off the field. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @TheNRPodcast You can also sign up for our newsletter at TheNRPod.com for all the latest news from Neil, the podcast and our growing network of NFL content. The Neil Reynolds Podcast is supported by NFL...
Published 01/26/22
He’s now known as one of the faces of BBC Sport’s NFL coverage, but before gracing UK screens with his wisdom and wit, Jason Bell lived a life in the NFL. From special teams in college to the pros with Dallas Cowboys and the New York Giants, he fought his way to the top, but he did it all with that smile on his face. Neil and Jason take a trip down memory lane that is full of wild anecdotes and fanboy moments with Jerry Rice. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @TheNRPodcast You can also...
Published 01/19/22
Neil has plenty of ambitions in life, but after his conversation with Maurice Jones-Drew, he has upped the ante on his to-do list. Now Neil wants to live the life of a Jacksonville Jaguar by finding a way onto Shahid Khan’s yacht! MJD says he will help him, but will it ever happen? Listen to Neil’s pleas and more as he and MJD discuss his life spent in football. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @TheNRPodcast You can also sign up for our newsletter at TheNRPod.com for all the latest news...
Published 01/12/22
The Neil Reynolds Podcast returns after our Christmas bye week as Neil sits down with Kevin Boothe. They discuss the first ever NFL game in London, a game Kevin’s New York Giants teammates described as being “like a Super Bowl”, while also reliving the perils of having Osi Umenyiora and his sense of humour as a training partner. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @TheNRPodcast You can also sign up for our newsletter at TheNRPod.com for all the latest news from Neil, the podcast and our...
Published 01/05/22
In this series, Neil has spoken with players, coaches and media personalities, but never fans. Well, in this episode he changes that, sitting down with NFL super fan and Hall of Fame volunteer, Steve Flack. Steve has a great story, explaining to Neil how someone who lives in London can still give guided tours around the Hall of Fame in Canton, OH. Steve also recalls how he accidentally met Marvin Gaye’s niece while telling a story about the singer’s try-outs with the Detroit Lions. Follow...
Published 12/22/21
Neil is joined by his long-time friend, Greg Brady, this week as they catch-up on a life spent reporting on the NFL together. From road trips, freezing nights at Lambeau Field to missing baggage in Arizona airports and a Christmas run for a limited edition scooter, they relive it all! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @TheNRPodcast You can also sign up for our newsletter at TheNRPod.com for all the latest news from Neil, the podcast and our growing network of NFL content. The Neil...
Published 12/14/21
From proving his value and talents in NFL Europe to “Taking it to the House” at Arrowhead Stadium, Neil sits down with former Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Dante Hall as they relive his career and the challenges he faced en route to the top. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @TheNRPodcast You can also sign up for our newsletter at TheNRPod.com for all the latest news from Neil, the podcast and our growing network of NFL content. The Neil Reynolds Podcast is supported by NFL Game Pass....
Published 12/07/21
Known for being “God’s Voice” on the Around the NFL Podcast, Matt “Money” Smith has a distinguished career in broadcasting. From college radio through to being the current announcer for the LA Chargers, he’s seen and done it all, making enduring friendships across the sport of American football. He speaks with Neil about his career and the experience of working closely with players such as Philip Rivers. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @TheNRPodcast You can also sign up for our...
Published 12/01/21
Neil is joined this week by Minnesota Vikings wide receiver, Adam Thielen who opens up on his $500 college scholarship and how he committed everything to making it in the NFL. From Special Teams to becoming one of the NFL’s finest wide receivers, Adam’s journey is one defined by hard work and dedication to the cause. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @TheNRPodcast You can also sign up for our newsletter at TheNRPod.com for all the latest news from Neil, the podcast and our growing...
Published 11/23/21
From aerospace engineer to kicking the winning field goal at the NFL London Games, Matthew Wright’s pro football career has taken plenty of twists and turns. He’s been undrafted, cut from rosters and even played in a different league, but now he is suiting up for the Jacksonville Jaguars and making headlines. He’s even getting more followers on social media all thanks to his exploits in London! He tells Neil how it all happened. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @TheNRPodcast You can...
Published 11/16/21
It's our 50th episode of the podcast and we have another compelling NFL life story for our listeners. When we say D’Ernest Brown has reached the NFL by doing things the hard way, we mean D’Ernest Brown has reached the NFL by doing things the hard way. From being undrafted out of college, to working as a personal trainer and tour guide, he had to keep plugging away at his football dream, constantly picking himself up before it become a reality. His story is one that should inspire anyone...
Published 11/09/21
Pro Football Focus has grown from the NFL UK message boards to become the biggest data platform across the NFL today. It feeds information to coaches, agents and players, becoming hugely influential. In this episode, Neil speaks with Sam Monson, who has been there from the beginning, discussing his career and how PFF grew into the giant we know today. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @TheNRPodcast You can also sign up for our newsletter at TheNRPod.com for all the latest news from Neil,...
Published 11/02/21