The Hippo Jets Podcast with Jon and Al

The lads are back with Al returning from whatever dark corner he was hiding in last week.

After a crushing defeat to the Dolphins, the prospect of facing an even better Tight End and Running Back against the Raiders is discussed, but there is no bus chat at all. Instead, Jon and Al begin discussions about a possible trip to Washington DC next April to watch the rebirth of the Jets franchise in real time and the possible positive outcome of Geno and G5 being last out of the shower together after last week's performance.

* This episode includes discussions or references to betting and gambling. Listener discretion is advised, especially for younger audiences.

With Al missing in action this week, Craig, aka the Mad Jetter, takes the reins alongside Jon for another episode of the Hippo Jets Podcast. The boys look back at last week’s game, which wasn’t a bad watch, although one Jets fan couldn’t resist sneaking in a little snooze! They also look ahead to Sunday’s game against Miami, discuss the eagerly anticipated Amsterdam trip and get the conversation going about the 2026 Christmas party.

It’s also a poignant week as we remember the legendary Nick Mangold, who we sadly lost on 25 October last year. Hopefully, the Jets can honour his memory with a win against the Dolphins on Sunday.

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Jon and Al are back to celebrate a big Jets win over the Browns!

The lads reflect on another busy night at the Hippodrome, featuring some premature J-E-T-S chants from Steve and a guest appearance from Fraser of GGUK fame.

There are new additions to both the bus stop and the bus itself, while a new Jets hero emerges from the depths of Jon’s betting corner in the unlikely shape of Texans running back Woody Marks.

The HippoJets Holland Tour is officially booked, but there’s still time to join us in November for the launch of our new location. Come and be part of it, or spend the rest of your life wondering what you missed out on!

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Jon and Al start making room on the 2029 Super Bowl Bus for some new blood, following a couple of disappointing weeks from the current passengers.

Meanwhile, the countdown to the 2026 Hippos on Tour trip to Holland gathers pace, with the date now officially confirmed.

And after a perfect 5-0 week in Betting Corner, Jon looks to build on his success by laying up a few more bets for the listeners.

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The lads are back to recap a fantastic turnout at the Hippodrome for Sunday’s clash with the Lions, despite the result not quite going our way. We look back at the big moments from the game, the atmosphere in Leicester Square and another brilliant night with the Jets faithful.

Then it’s time to turn our attention to Chicago, as we preview another big one against the Bears this Sunday. Who needs to step up, what are we expecting from the Jets and can we finally get ourselves back in the win column?

We also tackle the age-old question: which of our listeners is most likely to pick up the phone and dial 1-800-HIPPO-JETS? And, finally, we venture deep into the murky, swampy depths of Jon’s Betting Corner, where he attempts to bounce back from a difficult week last time out with some rather interesting options. Will Jon have learned his lessons, or are we heading for another trip into the betting wilderness?

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Due to not quite as much demand as expected, Alasdair is back alongside Jon to review last Sunday’s incredible Hippodrome turnout and the not-so-incredible ending to the Jets game. The lads also discuss the fabled Jets bus before getting serious in the dark depths of Jon’s mind with another trip to Betting Corner.

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Craig, aka the Mad Jetter, was still in Nashville when we recorded this episode, bringing us his tales from the Jets’ Week 1 showdown with the Tennessee Titans. Back in London, John watched the action at the official New York Jets Touchdown Tailgate at London Bridge, where he also met plenty of new faces from the Gang Green family. We share some of those stories before turning our attention to Week 2 and the Green Bay Packers, as the Jets headed towards their home opener at MetLife Stadium.

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The Hippo Jets are back for the 2026 season!

Well, almost! Jon is holding the fort this time, with Al away in Canada and joining him is Craig, aka The Mad Jetter.

The boys talk about all the latest from the world of Gang Green, our upcoming trips to Tennessee and NYC, and this Sunday’s watch party at London Bridge.

Another episode of the Hippo Jets, bringing you all things New York Jets from the UK.

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Jon and Al are back with one more pre-draft pod, where they use the Athletic Beast draft profiles to come up with the ideal picks at each point of the Jets’ 2026 draft.

They try to fill needs, take the best players, and there are few special guest appearances from Jon's mini-me, Jack, who makes an excellent mid-round selection for the Jets!

Craig and Al are joined by 2026 International Fan of the Year Anth Cook, just a couple of days before he flies to Pittsburgh to represent the international Jets fan community. Anth plays GM one last time before he walks the walk on draft night itself, while Al and Craig do their best to run interference and make him take a pick he didn't actually want!

Steve Shoes joins the pod with one mission in mind: to put Anth Cook’s fabled Jets Lens through the draft process.

Expect a few surprises along the way, as Steve throws out some intriguing selections that could reflect what the Jets brass might do, or perhaps should do, on draft night.

If you’re a fan of Anth’s Jets Lens series, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.

The Hippo Jets return with their first pre-draft episode of 2026.

Jon and Al are joined by Warren Thomas — a lifelong Jets fan, marathon runner, and a driving force in the UK Jets community, known for his incredible charity efforts as much as his passion for the team.

Warren steps into the GM role for a live mock draft, with Jon and Al doing their best to disrupt proceedings from inside his “war room”.

Jon and Al are back with a special episode that previews Super Bowl 60. Al has a quiz for Jon, who also makes some interesting predictions and lays out his best bets.

The lads also discuss the continuing clown show that is the New York Jets in hiring mode and tease some exciting new things headed the way of UK Jets fans very soon.

* This episode includes discussions or references to betting and gambling. Listener discretion is advised, especially for younger audiences.

Jon and Al are back with an end-of-season awards show. Prestigious decisions like "WTF of the Year" and "Clown of the Year" will be decided in this episode.

The lads also look ahead to this weekend's playoff football.

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Jon and Al are back for one more time in the regular season to look ahead to the Bills game and discuss the implications of the Jets’ season on draft strategy.

Two new people board the bus, and Al shows off some new threads that finally confirm that age-old question - who does wear number 20 for the Jets?

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Jon and Al are back with a late Christmas episode where they allocate nicknames to all the Jets players "on the bus", break down a potential draft scenario with a trade-up to one overall, and talk about what Jets fans need to root for to get the Colts pick as close to the top of the first round as possible.

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Jon and Al talk about the Hippodrome Jets Christmas Party, the aftermath of another horrible defeat to Miami, and discuss being dressed down by Gavin for not knowing enough about the college QBs.

Al promises a mock draft for the next episode, and Jon gets intense in Betting Corner after a 4-1 win last week and big money for Scott.

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In the third episode of the new era, Jon and Al are joined by long-time Jets fan Tony, all the way from Wales. The three guys talk about quarterbacks, paint fumes, and who is on and off the bus for the 2029 Super Bowl. Tony talks about his history as a Jets fan and gives us his take on where AG is at in his first year as head coach of the Jets. Jon and Al look ahead to this week's Hippo Jets Christmas party at the Hippodrome Casino in London.

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Jon and Al continue their look ahead to the Las Vegas Super Bowl of 2029, breaking down the newfound positivity at the Hippodrome, now the goals are longer term.

Discussion turns to who is on and off the bus for the 2029 roster and who needs to make more of an effort at the Hippodrome on a Sunday at the home of the Hippo Jets watch parties!

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Jon and Al start a new era, while everyone else is still dwelling on the old one. The road to Super Bowl 2029 starts here for the Hippo Jets boys, and they spend this episode planning the trip, discussing the players who will still be on the roster by the time of the big game, and diving into the mailbag.

There is also a positive update from Jon's Betting Corner (sponsored by Green Smoke).

* This episode includes discussions or references to betting and gambling. Listener discretion is advised, especially for younger audiences.