Through a Different Lens Podcast

NFL is BACK and Week 1 did not disappoint! 🏈🔥 Joe, Jacob and Dej break down every game from Week 1 of the NFL season — the Seahawks' rematch win over the Patriots, the Rams getting blown out by the 49ers in Australia, the Bears and Panthers combining for 96 points, Mahomes' return for the Chiefs, and so much more. Divisional rivalries, statement wins, and a few teams already in trouble — we cover it all.Which team impressed you the most in Week 1? Drop it in the comments below 👇🔔 Subscribe and turn on notifications so you don't miss our Week 2 recap and live NFL episodes all season long.Follow Through a Different Lens Podcast on all platforms:https://linktr.ee/throughadifferentlenspodcastABOUT THROUGH A DIFFERENT LENS PODCAST:'Through a Different Lens Podcast taking an intuitive different perspective on all things sports, life and culture with Joe, Deji, Jacob

Former Great Britain Taekwondo athlete and five-time British champion Stephanie Allen joins the pod for a raw, wide-ranging conversation — from bluffing her way into the wrong age category at 12, to losing her identity after leaving the GB academy, to now working as a Safeguarding & Wellbeing Officer at Crystal Palace Women's. We cover imposter syndrome, faith, her dad's legacy building a pathway for young Black girls in South London, and a proper debate on whether padel is a real sport.Follow Through a Different Lens Podcast on all platforms:https://linktr.ee/throughadifferentlenspodcastABOUT THROUGH A DIFFERENT LENS PODCAST:'Through a Different Lens Podcast taking an intuitive different perspective on all things sports, life and culture with Joe, Deji, Jacob#ThroughADifferentLens #TeamGB #Taekwondo #CrystalPalaceWomen #WSL #Safeguarding #WomensFootball #RealConversations #PodcastClips #AthleteIdentity #TheLifeAudit

It's NFL season! Joe, Deji, and Jacob break down every division in the league — who wins, who sneaks into the playoffs, and who's cooked before Week 1 even kicks off. From the Seahawks getting their flowers as defending champs, to the AFC North being a shell of its former self, to a heated debate on Mahomes bouncing back from ACL surgery — this is our full 2025 NFL season preview.Plus: Money Talks returns with a wild deep dive into Starbucks' UK tax bill, and we close out with our Song of the Week picks.Full division-by-division breakdown, playoff predictions, championship game picks, and Super Bowl locks — let us know in the comments who you've got winning it all.Follow Through a Different Lens Podcast on all platforms:https://linktr.ee/throughadifferentlenspodcastABOUT THROUGH A DIFFERENT LENS PODCAST:'Through a Different Lens Podcast taking an intuitive different perspective on all things sports, life and culture with Joe, Deji, Jacob

Nyren Clunis — aka the King of Camberwell, Dulwich Hamlet's 500-appearance club legend — joins the pod for a proper deep dive. We talk his all-time XI, why he never turned pro, leaving and coming back to Hamlet through COVID, his life audit on growing up with an autistic younger brother, and yes — a full debate on whether padel counts as a sport. We also discuss the Top 5 Drake songs of all time and more tune in for an insightful, intriguing episode of the Through a Different Lens Podcast.Follow Through a Different Lens Podcast on all platforms:https://linktr.ee/throughadifferentlenspodcastABOUT THROUGH A DIFFERENT LENS PODCAST:'Through a Different Lens Podcast taking an intuitive different perspective on all things sports, life and culture with Joe, Deji, Jacob

This week on Through A Different Lens, Joe, Dej and Jacob kick off with baby showers and baptisms before diving into the debate of the summer: is paddle actually a real sport? We rank every racket sport, argue about darts, snooker, and the "ACL test" for what counts as a sport, then move into boxing — should Anthony Joshua call it a day, and does the Fury fight even happen?From there it's the NFL's official QB tier list — Mahomes, Josh Allen, Joe Burrow and the Lamar Jackson debate that just won't die — before closing out with Money Talks on Apple, tech stocks, and the $100k job nobody's heard of, and Song of the Week.If you're into honest, unfiltered conversations about sport, culture, and everything in between — this one's for you.🔔 Subscribe for new episodes every week👍 Like this video if you enjoyed it💬 Drop a comment — is paddle a real sport or not?Follow Through a Different Lens Podcast on all platforms:https://linktr.ee/throughadifferentlenspodcastABOUT THROUGH A DIFFERENT LENS PODCAST:'Through a Different Lens Podcast taking an intuitive different perspective on all things sports, life and culture with Joe, Deji, Jacob

The 2025/26 Premier League season is DONE and dusted — now it's time to preview 2026/27! 🏆⚽Joe and Jacob break down every transfer window, predict the top six, call out the relegation candidates, hand out the season's individual awards, and drop their boldest predictions before a ball is even kicked.Who's had the best transfer window? Is Arsenal's title defence safe? Can Man City stay in the title race without Rodri? Which promoted club survives? All that and more in this one 👇Follow Through a Different Lens Podcast on all platforms:https://linktr.ee/throughadifferentlenspodcastABOUT THROUGH A DIFFERENT LENS PODCAST:'Through a Different Lens Podcast taking an intuitive different perspective on all things sports, life and culture with Joe, Deji, Jacob

Man Utd's transfer window is winding down and the new season is upon us — so we got the United family together to break down where the squad actually stands going intothe 2026/27 season. Tielemans, Santos, the Lewis Hall saga, Rashford'sreturn, and the big one: can Bruno Fernandes do it all again?In this episode we cover:🔴 What actually counts as a "marquee signing" — and why United fans are wrong to want one🔴 The truth behind the Elliot Anderson links🔴 Lewis Hall vs Myles Lewis-Skelly — who should United actually sign?🔴 Why the group thinks Casemiro's been replaced by a system, not a player🔴 Zirkzee's future and concern over Sesko's injury🔴 Marcus Rashford's return and squad number reveal🔴 Can the defence hold up without more signings?🔴 Are Chelsea and Spurs about to copy United's rebuild?🔴 Full season predictions, points targets, and the Bruno Fernandes verdictFollow Through a Different Lens Podcast on all platforms:https://linktr.ee/throughadifferentlenspodcastABOUT THROUGH A DIFFERENT LENS PODCAST:'Through a Different Lens Podcast taking an intuitive different perspective on all things sports, life and culture with Joe, Deji, Jacob

This week on Through A Different Lens, Jacob and Joe catch up on preseason, rehab, and the transfer merry-go-round before diving into the NFL's running back market chaos — Bijan Robinson, Jahmyr Gibbs, and Jonathan Taylor all in the contract conversation. Then we launch a brand new segment: Life Audits — real decisions, real regrets, and the moments that changed everything, including the contract Jacob turned down that he's still thinking about years later. Plus, Song of the Week to close it out.If you're into honest conversations about football, the NFL, career pressure, and the stuff that doesn't make the highlight reels — this one's for you.🔔 Subscribe for new episodes every week👍 Like this video if you enjoyed it💬 Drop a comment — who wins the Bijan vs Jahmyr Gibbs debate?Follow Through a Different Lens Podcast on all platforms:https://linktr.ee/throughadifferentlenspodcastABOUT THROUGH A DIFFERENT LENS PODCAST:'Through a Different Lens Podcast taking an intuitive different perspective on all things sports, life and culture with Joe, Deji, Jacob

In this episode, we dive into the surprising cost of airport parking and why travel infrastructure continues to become more expensive. We then shift to football, breaking down recent rule controversies, the impact of VAR and technology on the game, and the ongoing questions surrounding FIFA’s leadership, governance, and World Cup politics.From airport fees to football politics, this is another episode full of debate, analysis, and honest opinions.What’s the biggest problem in football right now — VAR, FIFA, or the rules themselves? Let us know in the comments.If you enjoyed the episode, don't forget to Like, Comment and Subscribe, and let us know your favourite moment in the comments below!Follow Through a Different Lens Podcast on all platforms:https://linktr.ee/throughadifferentlenspodcastABOUT THROUGH A DIFFERENT LENS PODCAST:'Through a Different Lens Podcast taking an intuitive different perspective on all things sports, life and culture with Joe, Deji, Jacob