The Snap: CBS' Suzanne Smith discusses role as director, challenges she's faced in TV industry

On this episode of "The Snap," Alexis Perry and Sydney Jones are joined by six-time Emmy award winner Suzanne Smith to discuss her role as a director for CBS on NFL, what it means to currently be the only woman directing NFL television broadcasts and more. Plus, ESPN's Cameron Wolfe also joins Alexis and Sydney to preview #MIAvsDEN, discuss how Miami's offense has changed with Tua Tagovailoa as the starter and more. Want more of "The Snap"? Subscribe on iTunes, Spotify, TuneIn, Stitcher or wherever you find your podcasts. Make sure to leave a rating and review.

On this episode of "The Snap," Sydney Jones and Alexis Perry are joined by NFL Network's analytics expert Cynthia Frelund to discuss her analytics-based mock drafts and who her model predicts the Broncos will select at No. 9 in the 2021 NFL Draft. She also explains which quarterback prospect would yield the highest win total for the Broncos during the 2021 season, according to her model. Jones and Perry are also joined by The Athletic's senior writer Lindsay Jones to discuss who she thinks the Broncos will select in the first round, whether she believes Denver will trade up, down or stay at No. 9 and more. Want more of "The Snap"? Subscribe on iTunes, Spotify, TuneIn, Stitcher or wherever you find your podcasts. Make sure to leave a rating and review.

On this episode of "The Snap," Sydney Jones and Alexis Perry are joined by Justin Simmons' wife, Taryn Simmons, to cap off The Snap's Women's History Month campaign. Taryn joins Sydney and Alexis to discuss Justin's new long-term deal and what it means for their family. She talks about her continued work in the community, how her experience as a Division I basketball player has inspired her to give back to young female athletes and the progress she's seen in women sports. Want more of "The Snap"? Subscribe on iTunes, Spotify, TuneIn, Stitcher or wherever you find your podcasts. Make sure to leave a rating and review.

On this episode of "The Snap," Sydney Jones is joined by Broncos social media engagement manager Caroline Deisley and Broncos digital development and design manager Tioni Taylor for another special episode to celebrate Women's History Month. Caroline joins "The Snap" (:40) to discuss her role with the Broncos, the strategy behind social media and women's influence in the NFL. Sydney is then joined by Tioni (22:07) to talk about the creative process behind the Broncos' logos and graphics, her path to the NFL and being a woman in design and web development. Want more of "The Snap"? Subscribe on iTunes, Spotify, TuneIn, Stitcher or wherever you find your podcasts. Make sure to leave a rating and review.

On this episode of "The Snap," Sydney Jones is joined by NFL on FOX broadcaster and founder of GALvanize Laura Okmin for a special episode to celebrate Women's History Month. Okmin talks about becoming the third-longest-tenured sideline reporter in NFL history, how she started GALvanize and her role as a mentor for young women in the industry. Okmin also discusses women representation in the NFL and how she hopes to see it grow. Want more of "The Snap"? Subscribe on iTunes, Spotify, TuneIn, Stitcher or wherever you find your podcasts. Make sure to leave a rating and review.

On this episode of "The Snap," Sydney Jones and Alexis Perry are joined by the NFL's Senior Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Sam Rapoport to kick off the beginning of Women's History Month. Sam discussed the progress she's seen for women in sports over the years, the start of the NFL's Women's Careers in Football Forum and how rewarding it is to see women achieve their goals. She also talks about the changes she hopes to continue to see and gives advice to the younger generation. Want more of "The Snap"? Subscribe on iTunes, Spotify, TuneIn, Stitcher or wherever you find your podcasts. Make sure to leave a rating and review.

On this episode of "The Snap," Sydney Jones and Alexis Perry are joined by NFL Network's analytics expert Cynthia Frelund to discuss the impact of the cancellation of the 2021 NFL Combine, her analytics-based mock drafts and free agency. Cynthia also talks about her role with NFL Network, the path she took to get there and more. Want more of "The Snap"? Subscribe on iTunes, Spotify, TuneIn, Stitcher or wherever you find your podcasts. Make sure to leave a rating and review.

On this episode of "The Snap," Sydney Jones and Alexis Perry celebrate National Girls and Women in Sports Day by talking to Broncos Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach Emily Zaler and Broncos Senior Manager of Community Development Liz Mannis. Zaler talks about her role with the team and goes in depth about her work to help inspire young female athletes. Mannis also joins the show to discuss her career and talk about the Broncos Empowerment Summit Digital Learning Series, which provides resources for personal and professional development for female high school students and athletes. Want more of "The Snap"? Subscribe on iTunes, Spotify, TuneIn, Stitcher or wherever you find your podcasts. Make sure to leave a rating and review.

On this episode of "The Snap," Alexis Perry and Sydney Jones are joined by Lindsay Jones, a senior writer at The Athletic, to discuss the areas in which Drew Lock needs to improve next season, which players took the biggest jump this season and more. Lindsay also discusses what makes the Broncos' general manager position an attractive job, the qualities she likes about Champ Kelly and why she thinks Adam Peters could be a good fit. Want more of "The Snap"? Subscribe on iTunes, Spotify, TuneIn, Stitcher or wherever you find your podcasts. Make sure to leave a rating and review.

On this episode of "The Snap," Alexis Perry and Sydney Jones are joined by ESPN and CBS play-by-play broadcaster Beth Mowins to preview the Broncos' final game of the season, discuss what Drew Lock needs to prove and more. Mowins also discusses her role as a play-by-play announcer, the path she took to get to where she is today and how it felt to make history in the sports broadcasting industry. Want more of "The Snap"? Subscribe on iTunes, Spotify, TuneIn, Stitcher or wherever you find your podcasts. Make sure to leave a rating and review.

On this episode of "The Snap," Alexis Perry and Sydney Jones are joined by Justin Simmons' wife, Taryn, to discuss her reaction to Justin being named to his first career Pro Bowl. Alexis and Sydney are then joined by Bradley Chubb's mom, Carmen Stacey, to also get her reaction and discuss how proud she is of Bradley's season after his ACL injury. Want more of "The Snap"? Subscribe on iTunes, Spotify, TuneIn, Stitcher or wherever you find your podcasts. Make sure to leave a rating and review.

On this episode of "The Snap," Alexis Perry and Sydney Jones start off the show by discussing the Broncos' 32-27 win over the Panthers, Drew Lock's impressive performance and more. They are then joined by Buffalo Bills team reporter Maddy Glab to preview Saturday's matchup between the Bills and Broncos, discuss the emergence of Bills quarterback Josh Allen, and assess the addition of Stefon Diggs. Glab also discusses her role with the Bills, the path she took to get there and more. Want more of "The Snap"? Subscribe on iTunes, Spotify, TuneIn, Stitcher or wherever you find your podcasts. Make sure to leave a rating and review.

On this episode of "The Snap," Alexis Perry and Sydney Jones start off the show by discussing the Broncos' 22-16 loss to the Chiefs, Drew Lock's performance and more. They are then joined by CBS Sports Network sideline reporter Sherree Burruss to preview Sunday's matchup between the Broncos and Panthers, discuss Christian McCaffrey's potential return to face his dad's former team and Denver's defense. Burruss also discusses her role with CBS Sports Network, her favorite part of the job and more. Want more of "The Snap"? Subscribe on iTunes, Spotify, TuneIn, Stitcher or wherever you find your podcasts. Make sure to leave a rating and review.

On this episode of "The Snap," Alexis Perry and Sydney Jones are joined by Broncos Senior Manager of Community Development Liz Mannis to discuss this year's My Cause My Cleats campaign. Mannis talks about which players participated, their causes and more. Plus, cleats designer Breanna Berry joins the show to talk about the design process, how much it means to create these cleats for the players and her other work. Want more of "The Snap"? Subscribe on iTunes, Spotify, TuneIn, Stitcher or wherever you find your podcasts. Make sure to leave a rating and review.

On this episode of "The Snap," Alexis Perry and Sydney Jones start off the show by discussing the Broncos' 20-13 win over the Dolphins, Drew Lock's performance and more. They are then joined by New Orleans Saints team reporter Caroline Gonzalez to preview Sunday's matchup between the Saints and Broncos, discuss Saints quarterback Taysom Hill's performance against the Falcons and Emmanuel Sanders' return to Denver. Gonzalez also discusses her role with the Saints and the New Orleans Pelicans, how she landed those roles and more. Want more of "The Snap"? Subscribe on iTunes, Spotify, TuneIn, Stitcher or wherever you find your podcasts. Make sure to leave a rating and review.

On this episode of "The Snap," Alexis Perry and Sydney Jones are joined by wide receiver KJ Hamler's mom, Tonya, to discuss her reaction to her son's game-winning touchdown, what they talked about after the game, and more. Plus, Atlanta Falcons team reporter Kelsey Conway joins the show to preview #DENvsATL, discuss how the team has changed under interim head coach Raheem Morris and more. Want more of "The Snap"? Subscribe on iTunes, Spotify, TuneIn, Stitcher or wherever you find your podcasts. Make sure to leave a rating and review.

On this episode of "The Snap," Alexis Perry and Sydney Jones are joined by Los Angeles Chargers team reporter Hayley Elwood to preview Sunday's matchup between the Chargers and Broncos, discuss quarterback Justin Herbert's dominant performance against the Jaguars and Melvin Gordon III facing his former team. Elwood also discusses her role with the Chargers and gives advice about working in the sports industry. Want more of "The Snap"? Subscribe on iTunes, Spotify, TuneIn, Stitcher or wherever you find your podcasts. Make sure to leave a rating and review.