Mills on the Mic

By: Jennifer Mills
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  • Hosted by Chargers Fan of the Year, Jen Mills, the Mills on the Mic Podcast explores the best in football, sports and the stories behind our favorite games that often go untold, with the aim of building stronger communities and inspiring change. Connect with Jen Mills at https://twitter.com/JenniferMills21 and view more episodes at: https://missionmatters.com/author/jen-mills/
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  • What Type of Fan are You? – Mills on the Mic

    What Type of Fan are You? – Mills on the Mic
    Sep 27 2023

    In this week's episode of "The Mills on the Mic" podcast, hosted by Jen Mills, the discussion starts with a fun question for the listeners: "What type of fan are you?" Jen shares her thoughts on the different types of fans she's encountered and how they relate to a puzzle she came across featuring dogs representing various fan reactions during a game.


    Jen expresses her excitement about becoming part of the "Generational Fans" group as her granddaughter is due in October and is sure to be a Chargers fan.


    She also highlights the strong sense of community among Chargers fans and their reputation for being one of the best fan groups in the NFL.


    Jen reminds listeners to nominate deserving individuals for the title of Chargers Fan of the Year and mentions the deadline for nominations in October. She encourages everyone, regardless of their fan type, to come together to support the team during the upcoming season, whether at games, watch parties, or on Twitter. The episode ends with an enthusiastic call to "bolt up" and get ready for an emotional rollercoaster of a season.


    Story Notes:

    • Types of Chargers Fans
    • Variety of Fans in the BoltFam Community
    • The Chargers Fan Community
    • Nomination for Chargers Fan of the Year


    Connect With Jen on Twitter:

    https://twitter.com/JenniferMills21
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    6 mins
  • Preseason – Mills on the Mic

    Preseason – Mills on the Mic
    Aug 30 2023

    Welcome back to another exciting episode of Mills on the Mic! After a brief hiatus, your host Jen Mills is thrilled to dive back into the world of football and bring you a quick recap of all the happenings during the off-season up to now. With the football season just around the corner, there's a lot to catch up on. So let's jump right in!


    Story Notes:


    • Off-Season Shakeup
    • Draft and Fan Reactions
    • Schedule Release and Player Updates
    • Training Camp Highlights and Aloi Crew Support
    • Fan Engagement and Personal Updates
    • Coaching Changes
    • NFL Combine Excitement
    • Draft Day Reactions
    • Personal Milestones
    • Epic Schedule Release
    • Roster Changes
    • Training Camp Insights
    • The Aloi Crew
    • Preseason Thrills


    Connect With Jen on Twitter: 

    https://twitter.com/JenniferMills21
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    5 mins
  • Upcoming Events – Mills on the Mic

    Upcoming Events – Mills on the Mic
    Apr 20 2023
    In this episode, Host Jen Mills expresses her frustration with the current slow off-season, especially for football fans, and highlights the lack of news and activities on social media. She does, however, suggest that there are other sports to distract oneself with, such as baseball and hockey. The highlight of the episode is the upcoming draft, which Jen believes will be very exciting and open to debate. She even hints at the possibility of another giveaway like the one she had last year. Jen also mentions Austin Eckler's contract situation and expresses her gratitude to the fans who pledged donations to his foundation based on her pledge to donate $100 for every touchdown he scored during the regular season. She also mentions that she tried to keep everyone honest and contacted them to remind them to fulfill their pledge, and that she, along with two other fans, made the donation to his foundation. She expressed her disappointment at not being able to present the check to Eckler in person. Overall, this episode is a mix of frustration and gratitude, highlighting the slow off-season but also the generosity and community of football fans.



    • Mills on the Mic Podcast Is Slow During the Off-Season.
    • Mills Suggests Other Sports Can Be a Distraction for Football Fans.
    • The Draft Is at the End of April, and There’s a Lot of Debate About Who the Team Should Pick.
    • Jen Is Considering Doing Another Jersey Giveaway for Fans Who Correctly Guess the Draft Pick.
    • Austin Eckler Slander.
    • Pledge to Donate $100 to Eckler’s Foundation for Every Touchdown  Made.
    • Many Fans Made Pledges and Donated to Eckler’s Foundation.
    • Honesty About Pledges.
    • The Donation Made to Eckler’s Foundation With Two Other Fans.

    Connect With Jen on Twitter: 

    https://twitter.com/JenniferMills21
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    13 mins

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