"So I would be out in the back garden, literally all the time, just playing football. It was like one of those African-American sports movies," said McIntosh.
McIntosh noted that her intense focus on sports served as a vital coping mechanism during her youth.
"I did grow up too quick, definitely. But football at that point was my life – I was just obsessed," said McIntosh.
She credits the sport with helping her navigate severe personal hardships.
"I was just locked in, and football really helped with my situation," said McIntosh.
Her entertainment career began during university when she created online comedy videos.
"Saph, we keep on watching that video, we’ve been watching it over and over," said an acquaintance to McIntosh.
The positive reception solidified her professional aspirations in comedy.
"But I knew then that was what I wanted to do. So then throughout my twenties I’d make little videos, I’d make characters, vox pops.
And I always talked about doing stand-up but I just never did it," said McIntosh.
After entering formal comedy training, she secured her first television roles and eventually auditioned for the Apple TV+ production.
"I was so happy [when I got the call], because the reason I live the way I do is so that I’m flexible for my art," said McIntosh.
The role allowed her to transition into full-time entertainment work on a major global platform.
"To be able to get what was basically a full-time job, on one of the biggest comedies – a flagship show about women’s football.
