Her Huddle
Her Huddle brings you exclusive interviews with the leading ladies of the NFL plus chinwags aplenty as Hannah Wilkes and a host of special guests cover all things football. From fresh takes on the latest news, to fantasy conundrums and all the weird and wonderful things that happen off the field, nothing is off limits, no holds are barred and everyone’s welcome in Her Huddle.
Episodes
Afia Law: The rapid rise of flag football, plus the Jets & Bears girls flag league
Hannah is joined by Afia Law, the head of NFL flag football development to discuss the rapid growth of the sport, especially amongst women. They also discuss the Jets & Bears girls flag league which is back for another year.
07/03/24•24m 4s
Super Bowl review | Chiefs get it done and more to come? Were 49ers confused in OT?
Hannah, Liz and Ash take a look back at Super Bowl LVIII where the Kansas City Chiefs got the job done against the San Francisco 49ers.After cementing their dynasty is there still more to come from Patrick Mahomes and Andy Reid? And were the 49ers confused by the playoff overtime rules?
13/02/24•40m 59s
Mahomes vs Purdy! Taylor Swift! Usher! It's time for Super Bowl LVIII
Hannah, Liz and Ash are back to preview Super Bowl LVIII between the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers. As well as making their predictions for the big game, hear from Phoebe Schecter and Olivia Harlan Dekker who are out in Las Vegas.
08/02/24•41m 46s
The Calm Before The Storm
Hannah is joined by Liz and Ash as they look ahead to Super Bowl 58, give out their 2023 season awards and speculate if Taylor Swift will make the trip from Tokyo to Las Vegas in time for the big game.
02/02/24•48m 56s
Claire Parnell and Shannon Jones: Growing the global game with NFL International
Hannah Wilkes is joined by Claire Parnell and Shannon Jones from NFL International to hear how they are working to grow the game around the world. From working on the International Games, to helping to promote flag football and everything in between!
01/02/24•35m 53s
Conference Championships preview: Who will make it to Super Bowl LVIII?
Hannah is joined by Liz, Ash and Phoebe to break down all the fallout from the divisional round playoff games, and discuss the latest from the NFL's coaching carousel.They then preview the conference championship games and make their cases for which teams should and will reach Super Bowl LVIII.
25/01/24•51m 0s
Divisional Playoff Preview
Hannah, Liz and Ash look back on a busy week for the NFL, including Bill Belichick’s departure from the Patriots. Plus, they look ahead to the divisional playoff round.
18/01/24•47m 31s
Coaching Carousel and Super Wild Card previews
Hannah, Liz and Ash are back to discuss some head coach moves, including the shock exit of Pete Carroll at the Seattle Seahawks.Plus, we look ahead to the playoffs and predict how we think Super Wild Card weekend will go.
11/01/24•42m 33s
Final week beckons! Who will seal playoff spots?
Hannah, Liz and Ash are back to look ahead to the final week of the regular season and discuss who they think will seal their spots in the playoffs.
04/01/24•45m 48s
Mona Stevens: Team Germany QB & global flag football ambassador
Hannah and Phoebe are joined by Mona Stevens, Team Germany's quarterback and a global flag football ambassador.Mona tells us about her journey into American football and how she has helped to get more women involved in the sport in Germany.She also talks about her love of flag football and swapping jerseys with Patrick Mahomes!
28/12/23•35m 19s
Christmas wishes & Cowboys crushed
Hannah is joined by Liz and Ash to look back on Week 15 and to preview the festive schedule as the playoffs get ever closer.Plus, we make our NFL Christmas wishes.
21/12/23•36m 50s
Maddy Glab: Team reporter for the Buffalo Bills
Hannah Wilkes speaks to Buffalo Bills team reporter, Maddy Glab to find out what it's like to cover an NFL team from up close.Maddy describes her journey from her local TV beginnings to finding her position in professional football, and also tells Hannah about reporting on Damar Hamlin's cardiac arrest and subsequent recovery and comeback.
14/12/23•45m 5s
Week 13: 49ers dominate Eagles | Hill for MVP? | Christmas wish-lists
Hannah is joined by Liz and Ash to look back on the best of the action from Week 13 - a week which saw the San Francisco 49ers produce a statement win over the Philadelphia Eagles.Plus, the team look ahead to some mouth-watering Week 14 fixtures, including Chiefs vs Bills and Cowboys vs Eagles and reveal their NFL Christmas wish-lists.
07/12/23•40m 46s
Nausicaa Dell'Orto: The Italian trailblazer on her way to the Olympics
In this episode of Her Huddle, Hannah Wilkes and Phoebe Schecter speak to Italy Women's flag football captain Nausicaa Dell'Orto.She explains how she helped form a female American Football team in Milan, and the personal difficulties she faced in doing so.
30/11/23•29m 0s
Olha Hariacha: Her inspiring journey from war in Ukraine to international flag football
In this episode of Her Huddle, Phoebe Schecter speaks to Ukrainian flag footballer, Olha Hariacha.She tells the story of how her country appeared at the European Championships despite the backdrop of war in her homeland.
17/11/23•13m 52s
Week 9: Why Germany gave off Super Bowl vibes, plus our mid-season predictions and awards!
In our week 9 chatty pod, Hannah Wilkes is joined by Liz Bhandari and Ash Byrne-Hansen.We take a look back at Week 9, as Ash gives an insight into the scenes in Frankfurt as the Chiefs overcame the Dolphins in an epic.We also give our mid-season predictions as well as revealing who we believe to be the best current rookie and who would make our current MVP of the season so far.
08/11/23•43m 4s
Olivia Harlan Dekker: Following family footsteps and the challenges of sideline reporting
Hannah Wilkes is joined by Phoebe Schecter and Olivia Harlan Dekker, with the trio discussing Olivia’s career path and why she follows family footsteps by working on the NFL. Excitement also builds for the huge game in Frankfurt on Sunday between the Chiefs and Dolphins.
01/11/23•28m 42s
Trick or Treat: Trade Deadline
Hannah, Ash, and Liz take you through the shocks and surprises of Week 7, breakdown the week 8 Sunday Sky games and do a Trade Deadline trick-or-treat.
27/10/23•38m 57s
Kay Adams: Her journey into NFL broadcasting told in a London pub!
Hannah Wilkes is joined (in a pub in London!) by Kay Adams. The American broadcaster discusses her route into TV presenting and her role in the growth of 'Good Morning Football'.
20/10/23•12m 27s
Gregg Rosenthal: Week 6 preview with 'Around the NFL' hero!
Around the NFL podcast hero, Gregg Rosenthal joins Hannah and Phoebe as they preview a blockbuster Sunday of Football on Sky Sports, including the final London game of the 2023 season and who will be the more unstoppable force Derrick Henry or Lamar Jackson.
12/10/23•29m 6s
Annie Agar: Becoming a social media sensation
This week Hannah Wilkes is joined by sports comedian Annie Agar. They discuss the challenge of blending sports and comedy, how Annie became a social media sensation, and the importance of sport to the Agar family.
05/10/23•26m 17s
Week 3: Are the Dolphins Super Bowl favourites? London games are back! Plus, Taylor Swift & Usher!
In our week three chatty pod, Hannah Wilkes is joined by Liz Bhandari, Ash Byrne-Hansen and Annika Weldon.We take a look back at Week 3, and in particular, the incredible 70 points put up by the Dolphins against the Broncos. Are the Dolphins the early season favourites to win the Superbowl?We pick the matches we're hyped for in Week 4, which includes the return of the London games as the Jaguars host the Falcons at Wembley Stadium.Plus, we had to discuss Taylor Swift's appearance in Kansas City and react to the news that Usher will perform in the Superbowl half-time show in Las Vegas.
28/09/23•41m 45s
Sandra Douglass Morgan: Las Vegas Raiders team president shares her secrets of success
This week on Her Huddle we have a special guest interview! Sky Sports' Nasser Hussain interviewed Las Vegas Raiders' team president Sandra Douglass Morgan as part of his Secrets of Success documentary earlier this year and the chat was so good we decided we had to share it!
22/09/23•37m 40s
Week 1 roundup | What next for the Jets without Rodgers? | Are the Dolphins the real deal?
Football is back! Hannah is joined by Liz Bhandari and Ash Byrne-Hansen to discuss the chaos that was week one of the new NFL season.We discuss what happens now for the Jets after losing Aaron Rodgers for the season, we assess the 49ers dominant performance against the Steelers, we try and work out if the Dolphins are the real deal under Tua and can Ash be persuaded to watch 80 For Brady?
14/09/23•36m 9s
Kimmi Chex: NFL Total Access on her 'dream job,' her inspiration and breaking into the industry
The NFL is back! And season two of Her Huddle kicks off with Hannah Wilkes welcoming NFL Total Access host Kimmi Chex.Kimmi discusses the road to her 'dream job' with the NFL, how her perspective has changed after working with athletes 24/7, and why is it important for people to 'find their voice' when looking to break into the sports media industry.
07/09/23•44m 13s
Free Agency Frenzy! Will Rodgers join the Jets? Plus, Waller, Elliott, Ryan and more!
Her Huddle returns amid the frenzy of free agency! This week Hannah Wilkes is joined by Ash Byrne-Hansen, Cameron Hogwood and Chris Milner.The team discuss the ongoing saga of whether Aaron Rodgers will leave the Green Bay Packers to join the New York Jets. Find out how Packers fan, Ash is coping with developments...There's also chat about the futures of some big NFL names including Darren Waller, Ezekiel Elliott and Matt Ryan.PLUS, don't forget to register and vote for Her Huddle in the Sport Podcast Awards! Head to www.sportspodcastgroup.com to support us in the NFL and Diverse Voices categories!
16/03/23•34m 56s
It's Super Bowl eve! Stadium smells, the Mayor of Phoenix and hanging with the Calm Down crew
Hannah and Phoebe are joined by producer Mase to recap a crazy week ahead of the Super Bowl and how they will prepare for the big match live on Sky Sports.We predict how the Eagles-Chiefs showdown will go, we chat to the Mayor of Phoenix and spend some quality time with the Calm Down Podcast pair Erin Andrews and Charissa Thompson.
11/02/23•33m 36s
A Radio Row special! Pro Bowl thoughts, opening night craziness & speaking to the stars
Hannah Wilkes and Phoebe Schecter are in Phoenix for the Superbowl! In this chatty pod filmed on Radio Row, they look back at the Pro Bowl and how it's helping attract a new generation of fans to the NFL.They've both been busy chatting with the stars of the Phildelphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs at Opening Night - listen how a game of 'pin the tail on the donkey' made an unexpected appearance!Plus, there's a look ahead to media party... will Hannah wear her shiny cowboy boots?!
08/02/23•28m 20s
Conference Championship weekend review: The misfortunes of the 49ers and heroics of Mahomes! Plus Brady retires... for good!
Annika Weldon and Liz Bhandari join Hannah Wilkes to reflect on the Conference Championship weekend, which saw the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles book their spot in Super Bowl LVII.The trio also discuss Tom Brady’s retirement, with the 45-year-old announcing on Wednesday that his decision to step away from the game was ‘for good’.
03/02/23•35m 22s
Jamie Erdahl: Good Morning Football host discusses her journey to NFL Network
Hannah Wilkes is joined by Jamie Erdahl, one of the hosts of NFL Network's Good Morning Football, to describe her journey from sideline reporter to working on one of the biggest shows in football.Jamie also describes how she deals with criticism and working across multiple sports.
01/02/23•34m 32s
Conference Championship weekend preview: 49ers-Eagles too close to call? Burrow's Bengals the favourites?
Phoebe Schecter and Annika Weldon join Hannah Wilkes to reflect on the divisional round playoff action including a heartbreaking loss for Phoebe's Bills, before they look ahead to the conference championship games.How do they decide between the evenly-matched Philadelphia Eagles and San Francisco 49ers, and are the Cincinnati Bengals strong favourites due to Patrick Mahomes' ankle injury?
27/01/23•32m 38s
Divisional Round Weekend: Can the Jags shock the Chiefs? Will the Giants defense end the Eagles' hopes? It's predictions time!
A bonus episode this week as Hannah Wilkes is joined by Liz Bhandari, Annika Weldon, Ash Byrne-Hansen and Cameron Hogwood to look ahead to the Divisional Round matches.The team make their predictions for Jaguars @ Chiefs, Bengals @ Bills, Giants @ Eagles and Cowboys @ 49ers.Trevor Lawrence to lead the Jags to glory? Giants defense to halt the Eagles? Brock Purdy's dream run to continue? Is it meant to be for Buffalo?
20/01/23•44m 52s
Beth Daboll & Marie Schoen: What's it like being married to the Giants' head coach and general manager?!
There's a bumper episode for you this week as Hannah Wilkes chats with the wives of two of the most prominent employees of the New York Giants.Beth Daboll and Marie Schoen are married to Brian and Joe - the Giants' Head Coach and General Manager, respectively.They speak about how their lives have changed since their husbands took up the roles, the effect on their families and becoming part of the community in New York.
19/01/23•59m 36s
Week 18: What next for Sean McVay and Aaron Rodgers? Wildcard predictions and energy management tips for Sunday!
Hannah Wilkes is joined by Liz Bhandari, Ash Byrne-Hansen and Chris Milner for the latest Her Huddle chatty pod.This week they discuss a range of different topics including what the future holds for Sean McVay and Aaron Rodgers, what their wildcard predictions are and the different ways of conserving energy during a very long Sunday of football!
12/01/23•56m 51s
Fouzia Madhouni: NFL Flag global ambassador, cancer survivor and organiser of a football academy for girls in Morocco
This week Hannah and Phoebe are joined by Fouzia Madhouni for one of the most inspirational chats on Her Huddle so far!Fouzia is a global ambassador for NFL Flag, a cancer survivor and an entrepreneur who set up a football academy for girls in her home country, Morocco.She's spent time in the US at the New York office of the NFL this season as well as with the Green Bay Packers.
05/01/23•26m 9s
Gabrielle Valdez Dow: Packers VP of marketing discusses fan engagement and cross-sport learnings
A great chat this week as Hannah is joined by Gabrielle Valdez Dow, the Green Bay Packers' vice president of marketing and fan engagement to discuss what she's learnt after two decades in professional sports. Gabrielle shares how she broke into the sports business, how working in the NHL and NBA prepared her for a career in football and how the Packers look to reach different audiences and fanbases across the globe.
23/12/22•27m 29s
Week 14: Brock Purdy beats Tom Brady | Good vibes from the Detroit Lions | Can the Dolphins cope with the cold in Buffalo?
Hannah Wilkes is joined by Liz Bhandari and Ash Byrne-Hansen for the latest Her Huddle chatty pod.This week they discuss the performance of San Francisco 49ers quarterback, Brock Purdy after he led his team to a win over Tom Brady's Tampa Bay Buccaneers. There's also a lot of love for the Detroit Lions - could they make the playoffs? And there's a look ahead to week 15's fixtures - including what could be a cold trip to Buffalo for the Miami Dolphins.
15/12/22•37m 19s
Kirsten Watson: The challenges of working for the Rams and the Dodgers, where her story began and having a Super Bowl ring!
Hannah Wilkes is joined by Kirsten Watson of the Los Angeles Rams, Los Angeles Dodgers and Channel 5’s Monday Night Football. The pair discuss their similar paths within the industry, how Kirsten meets the challenges of working across different sports and much more!
08/12/22•53m 29s
Week 13: Deshaun Watson's return to the field, playoff-clinching scenarios, and bold predictions
Hannah Wilkes is joined by Liz Bhandari and Ash Byrne-Hansen for the latest Her Huddle chatty pod.This week, they discuss Deshaun Watson's return to the field following his 11-game suspension, before looking ahead to Week 13's games on Sky Sports and making some bold predictions.
01/12/22•51m 53s
Phoebe Schecter: How she became a coach with the Buffalo Bills, her relationship with Scott Pioli (also in studio!), and much more
Former Buffalo Bills coach and current Sky Sports analyst Phoebe Schecter joins Hannah Wilkes - and Scott Pioli - for a bumper episode describing her journey to the NFL and how she built relationships along the way.
25/11/22•42m 43s
Week 11: Happy Thanksgiving! Ash has been to Green Bay & allegiances explained
Hannah Wilkes is joined by Liz Bhandari, Ash Byrne-Hansen and Annika Weldon for the latest Her Huddle chatty pod!Ash is back from her visit to Green Bay and fills us in on all the details from her trip Stateside, we look ahead to the Thanksgiving Day matches and there's 'Origin Stories'. How did we end up supporting the teams we do - all is revealed!
24/11/22•46m 37s
Was Week 10 the best of the season so far?! Munich musings and THAT Vikings vs Bills game
Hannah Wilkes is joined by Liz Bhandari and Phoebe Schecter after arguably the most exciting week of the NFL season so far!Phoebe gives us the lowdown on the historic game in Munich between the Buccaneers and the Seahawks, there's a look back at the Week 10 action, a look ahead to what's to come in the Week 11 match-ups on Sky, and - as usual - there are a couple of bold predictions!
18/11/22•32m 59s
Erica Tamposi: The journey from Around the NFL Podcast to being headhunted by the Rams!
Hannah Wilkes is joined by Erica Tamposi of the Los Angeles Rams, formerly of Around the NFL Podcast fame, to discuss her career path, her experience as a woman covering football, and how the Rams headhunted her twice!
10/11/22•39m 47s
Week Eight winners and losers, trade deadline reflections and Christian McCaffrey's impact
Hannah Wilkes, Liz Bhandari and Ash Byrne-Hansen look back on some of week eight's winners and losers, all the happenings at the trade deadline including Christian McCaffrey's massive move, and look ahead to week nine on Sky Sports...
04/11/22•36m 59s
India Wright: NFL Media Features Producer talks story-telling and setting boundaries
Hannah Wilkes speaks to NFL Media Features Producer, India Wright about how she discovered her passion and talent to tell the best stories from around the league and talks about setting professional and personal boundaries as she progresses in her career.
27/10/22•26m 42s
Week Six: New York, New York, Packers problems and happy National Tight Ends Day!
Hannah Wilkes is back from a trip to New York where she got to enjoy football in the right time zone for once! This week she's joined by Ash Byrne-Hansen to discuss the latest goings on around the NFL, including problems at the Packers and there's some love for the league's tight ends as they get set for their special day.
20/10/22•41m 18s
MJ Acosta-Ruiz: The journey to becoming host of NFL Total Access, via a spell as a Miami Dolphins cheerleader
Hannah Wilkes sits down with MJ Acosta-Ruiz to discuss her journey from local reporter to becoming host of the NFL Network's flagship show, Total Access - including a stint as a Miami Dolphins cheerleader.
13/10/22•24m 8s
Week Four winners and losers, the double-doink, Giants and Packers heading to London, and much more!
Hannah Wilkes, Liz Bhandari and Ash Byrne-Hansen reflect on the wild Saints-Vikings game in London and look ahead to the Giants and Packers' visit. Plus, they pick out some of the winners and losers from the season so far...
05/10/22•34m 15s
Katie Sowers: The first female coach in Super Bowl history discusses her achievements in the NFL and her coaching ambitions
Former Atlanta Falcons, San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs assistant coach Katie Sowers shares what it was like to be on the sideline for Super Bowl LIV, how she experienced the NFL as a female coach, and her ambitions moving forward.
29/09/22•28m 3s
Week Two Wildness! Giants go 2-0, Tua heroics and Kyler Murray magic
Hannah Wilkes is joined by Liz Bhandari (@NFLGirlUK) and Ash Byrne-Hansen (@ashandthenfl) to look back on two weeks of wildness in the NFL, preview the week 3 games on Sky Sports and make some bold predictions. There’s also plenty of Tua appreciation, a dashing of petty bitterness, some extensive marvelling at the Giants 2-0 record, a hotdog, and boundless excitement for the London Games.
22/09/22•45m 1s
Amy Trask: The NFL's first female CEO talks about her time at the Oakland Raiders and blazing a trail for women
Amy Trask, the former CEO of the Oakland Raiders, speaks to Hannah Wilkes about her journey to becoming the first woman into such a high profile role in the NFL, her experiences of working at the organisation and her thoughts on whether she has helped pave the way for other women to move into a variety of roles across the league.
15/09/22•40m 50s
Welcome to Her Huddle
Join Hannah Wilkes for a new podcast from Sky Sports for the 2022 NFL season. Featuring interviews with the leading ladies of the NFL, Hannah and her guests will cover all things football each week from latest news, fantasy conundrums and all matters off the field too.
12/09/22•1m 3s