Alex and Scott connect virtually to record this episode on a Wednesday. The OT win over the Jets was a stresser and the Dolphins D could do little against a QB that hasn’t had a 300 yard day in years, so they are concerned. Jonnu Smith is our hero again and Tua earned this one. Jet’s game talk is well mixed in with the challenge the Dolphins have next: The Texans. These two think it’s going to be a hard road to travel to earn a win in Houston, and explain why. One cool thing has an announcement from Alex and some meandering recommendation on another wine region on the opposite side of the country from Scott.

Alex and Scott head into the studio the day after Thanksgiving to talk football. We hear it, we read it, we’ve talked about it. The Dolphins can’t beat winning teams. The Dolphins can’t win in big games. The Dolphins rarely win on national TV. The Dolphins can’t win in the cold. With the recent exception of beating the Rams on the road on Monday night, they are all true. They will remain true until McDaniel and Tua and this team can prove otherwise. In the last podcast, we talked about the Green Bay game being the perfect opportunity to dispel it all. Not only did this team fail, but they were never really in the game.  Tragic talk with some depth. The Jets are up next, and the Jets are a broken awful team. Listen in for the analysis, the Jets prediction, and one cool thing. Maybe a swear word or two in this one.

Scott and Alex get into the studio on a Victory Monday and celebrate the butt kicking Miami gave to the Patriots. Clearly, the Dolphins are back on track, at least beating up on the bad teams. Lot’s of player performances to highlight and positive commentary on coaching too! Now comes the real test. Can McDaniel scheme and play call a win, at night in the cold on on the road on national TV against a good team? This is the hurdle he needs to overcome to move past his national narrative. Restaurants are in our one cool thing this week.

In this week’s episode of “Two Old Dolfans,” hosts Scott and Alex delve into the Miami Dolphins’ recent performances, highlighting the team’s resilience and growth under head coach Mike McDaniel who’s efforting to get off the hot seat.

The Dolphins have faced a challenging stretch, but their recent 23-15 victory over the Los Angeles Rams marked a turning point, ending a three-game losing streak. Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa threw for 207 yards, including a pivotal second-half touchdown to Tyreek Hill, who played despite a wrist injury. The defense also stepped up, recording four sacks and limiting the Rams to field goals.

Scott and Alex discuss how Coach McDaniel has navigated criticism and adversity, demonstrating adaptability and leadership. His ability to adjust strategies and maintain team morale has been instrumental in the Dolphins’ recent successes.

The hosts also analyze the Dolphins’ 34-19 win over the Las Vegas Raiders, where the team showcased a balanced offensive attack and a staunch defense. This victory further exemplifies the team’s upward trajectory and McDaniel’s effective coaching (for a change!).

As always, the episode concludes with the “One Cool Thing” segment, ensuring a positive note to wrap up the discussion.

Tune in to “Two Old Dolfans” for an insightful and optimistic analysis of the Miami Dolphins’ journey this season.

A podcast recorded early, but published late. Listen in before Sunday kickoff!

First, let us apologize for the Audio quality in this episode. Scott it traveling and forgot to bring some of his equipment. Secondly, as if we had some responsibility for it, let us apologize for the dismal performance of the team we love. They are hard to love. Alex and Scott go as far as to refer to memes in this episode. Alex’s kicks off with his one cool thing and Scott finishes with his, so there are positive bookends to this one, at least for some people, It’s no surprise that the GM and Coach remain on the “firing line” for us, but we work hard to find new ways to approach it. 10 points is not good enough to beat anyone.

Are Scott and Alex happy that the Dolphins beat the Patriots? Of course they are, they’re Dolphins fans. Do either of them think it means anything? Alex does, with caveats. Scott, well… listen in to find out. More analysis in this episode than in the last few. Scott shares most of his notes as they are written, from the first half of the game. Both fly off into tangential conversations, but all fit the themes, messages, and topics of the podcast. There are some positive nuggets sprinkled on top. Hang on to the end for “One cool thing” from each host.

Alex and Scott head back into the studio “the day after” the last Dolphins Debacle against the lowly Titans. They discuss elements of the game, the performance of the units and players, the coaching, and the construction of the team which might be the most disappointing in Dolphins history. The sarcasm flows, and might produce some laughter. At the least, it should be thought provoking. Do the Dolphins have any chance to go into New England and beat the Patriots? One thing that will remain positive all season… hang on for the One Cool Thing segment at the end of the podcast.

In this weeks episode, Scott and Alex don’t spend a ton of time analyzing the Seahawks game. Watching it was painful. The Dolphins have both short and long term issues. Our hosts examine the team and the primary flaws in it. Cause and effect. Long term strategy. Who are the key contributors to this team now? Much of the talk is about Chris Grier and Mike McDaniel. They share the latest on injuries, and touch upon the upcoming game at home versus the Titans. The tail end of the podcast has the “One cool thing” segment, which is always positive!

Alex and Scott get into the studio on a Tuesday afternoon to catch up on what’s happening with the Dolphins. They briefly discuss the Jags game before digging a little deeper into the Thursday night debacle against the Bills. They dig into the Tua situation and share their thoughts and wisdom. Coaching, and even more so, the GM of the team receives the brunt of their focus. What will happen in Seattle this weekend? The Dolphins are broken, and patience is expiring. How can this franchise ever reach the promise land? They have thoughts on this season and beyond. Listen in to be a part of the conversation.