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In each podcast, Ed and James discuss an episode of The Week in Pro Football, a program of NFL highlights from the late 60s and early 70s.... more
FAQs about TWIPF: THE PODCAST:How many episodes does TWIPF: THE PODCAST have?The podcast currently has 75 episodes available.
September 15, 20251973, Week 13This week, we discuss the times that many players from a team caught at least one pass; Bobby Bryant's nice career; the Colts' college quarterback defensive backs; Biletnikoff's attitude (again); and who the heck is Paul Staroba? Quote of the week: "Damn those diagonal lines in the end zone, just like Baltimore. They gotta do it in Detroit, too?" Intro-outro music: "To Arms," by William Loose....more56minPlay
September 05, 20251973, Week 12This week we discuss Ken Willard's athletic prowess; players who played their final years on unexpected teams; streaks for teams not getting shut out; Fred Biletnikoff's shoulder chip; and Don Shula's end of game brilliance. Quote of the week: "The Lion pass rush had Hart throwing from his earhole." Intro-outro music is "NFL no 331," by William Loose. ...more1h 10minPlay
August 08, 20251973, Week 11This week we discuss Karl Kassulke Day; the career of Silky Sullivan; player in the HOF who maybe shouldn't be, and those who aren't but should be; stats that don't tell the whole story of some games; and the all time Super Stat Symmetry. Quote of the week: "The dangers in those days for NFL players were not only on the field." And a trigger warning: if the thought of heterosexual men holding hands disturbs you, you may want to skip this episode. Intro-outro music is "Bayou Boogaloo," by William Loose. ...more59minPlay
July 27, 20251973, Week 10This week, we discuss some rare mistakes by Pat; too much punting; coaching matchups with some history; refs mixing it up with players; and a game Ed just can't let go of. Quote of the week: "You've got the super slo-motion going on the loaf-of-breading - that's how you manufacture consent." (a prize for anyone who can explain that!) Intro-outro music: a William Loose song whose title I do not know....more56minPlay
July 15, 20251973 Week 9TWIPF: The Podcast, 1973, Week 9 is online! This week we discuss the career of Ray Guy; TD catches that wouldn't have counted these days; some fantastic white jerseys; less than stellar signs by Jets fans; rare and unique final scores; and players knocking down folks on the sidelines. Intro-outro music: Action Ride, by Martha Jane Weber. ...more54minPlay
July 02, 20251973, Week 8This week we discuss Ted Kwalick's hometown; the last of Unitas and Brodie; a Jim Kiick impersonator; and the career of Lee Roy "Killer" Jordan. Intro-outro music: "Polished Off," by William Loose....more50minPlay
May 19, 20251973, Week 7This week we discuss Ken Burrough's career and shoe color; the Wright Brothers; stats symmetry; curious signs from the fans; headbutting; Bob Lee's unexpected journey; and the Niners' relationship to a certain Bay Area wild animal attraction. Quote of the week: "Jim no like monkeys on the goal post." Intro-Outro music: "Let's Go Big O" by Sam Spence. ...more55minPlay
April 27, 20251973, Week 6This week we discuss John Brodie's swan song; the career of Howard Schnellenberger; things happening in the world outside the NFL; the HOF case for Lemar Parrish. Quote of the week: "The Raiders don't give a s**t about the A's. The Raiders only care about the Raiders." Intro-outro music: "Breakaway." ...more1h 1minPlay
April 22, 20251973, Week 5This week, we discuss the career of Charley Johnson; continue with our reasons why Harold Jackson should be in the HOF; the best NFL players born in Germany; the underrated Paul Krause, and bad passing and bad Astroturf. Quotes of the week (couldn't pick between them): 1) I'll take a seven man sled over a tractor; and 2) If you are dumb enough to step on the end line, and you're still willing to tangle with some guy coming at your throat, be my guest." ...more55minPlay
April 01, 20251973, Week 4This week, we discuss Italian-born Nick Mike-Mayer; why Harold Jackson should be in the Hall; Namath's questionable fashion sense; and Brigman P. Owens. Quote of the week: "Nothing Hall of Fame about a game that has eleven turnovers. It takes work to do something like that." Intro-outro music: Hebraic Sorrow...more50minPlay
FAQs about TWIPF: THE PODCAST:How many episodes does TWIPF: THE PODCAST have?The podcast currently has 75 episodes available.