TWIPF: THE PODCAST

This week we discuss lots and rushing and poor passing, players with tiny careers, Harold Jackon's HOF credentials, and cliches about Tom Matte. Quote of the week: "Have you ever had the wind knocked…

This week, we discuss unknown (to us) Sam Spence music, inept rushing and passing performances, mean Bill Bradley, and Big Play Preston Pearson. Quote of the week: "We'll see examples of his dickdom …

This week, we discuss the many changes at the beginning of the season: new stadiums, coaches, players; as well as Archie's heroics, and the odd paths of John Rauch, Duane Thomas and Reggie Rucker. Qu…

This week we discuss NFL Films heroes Buzz Ringe and Vicki Denenberg, the Raiders' least known defensive back, Mel Phillips' busy day, and the marvelous Ella Mae Weatherwax. Quote of the week: "Take …

This week we discuss offensive futility by the Bengals, the playoff futility of the Lions, the Rise of Bruce Taylor, the sneakiness of Jimmy Warren, and Don Shula's mysterious sweatshirt number. Quot…

This week we discuss Lem Barney's pick six, great players not in the HOF, missed field goals, the singular career of Pat Studstill, and a memory of the Rams-Giants game. Quote of the week: "He's Home…

This week we discuss how you can't call a timeout when you're unconscious, Mike Curtis's rousing speech, the disastrous final Pats game at Harvard, broomball shoes; and laterals, laterals, laterals. …

This week we discuss short-careered running backs, a kicker from Wales, the end of Kezar, Wayne Walker's chasedown, a man  named Gayle, and the Statue of Liberty play. Quote of the week: "I must have…

This week we discuss Franklin Field's artificial surface, University of North Texas alumni, Kapp's futility, and the Chief's horse mascot. Quote of the week: "I don't want you running around, faking …

This week we discuss Tarkenton's devotion to TWIPF, Frank Ryan's last pass, Bobby Douglass's career game, NFL players in the movies, and Leroy Kelly joining an exclusive club. Quote of the week: "You…

This week we discuss the tragedy of Chuck Hughes, the Legend of George Blanda, the Terrible Terrys and the Tenske Twins; and collisions with end zone fences. Quote of the week: "Didn't they know abou…

This week, we discuss Dave Meggysey and others who've quit the game, what Lombardi said to Chuck Mercein, the almost-Hall of Famer Jimmy Orr, the late John Madden, and the post-NFL life of Ernie Gree…

This week we discuss Zorba the Patriot, MacArthur Lane's career game, the sad ending of Travis Williams, Bart Starr Day, and Tom on the history of bump and run. Quote of the week: "This town saw him …

This week we discuss the failed NFL career of John Huarte, the life success of Pettis Norman, and various interesting things going on in the end zone. Quote of the week: "Walter Johnson just big trai…

This week we discuss end zone tackles made long after the play is over, Terry Bradshaw's dubious record, Elijah Nevett's career game, and wonder whether it's better to be "untracked" or "on track." Q…

This week we discuss Dyche Stadium, Shula shenanigans, postgame player camaraderie, and  the subpar careers of Don Gault and Ken Vinyard. Quote of the week: "Pianissimo on the ice cream suit."

This week we discuss Tom Brookshier's debut, Jeff Van Note's career, Washington's new yellow pants, Phil Bengston's hat, and Lombardi's replacement. Quote of the week: "We should all aspire to such s…

Stay tuned for TWIPF: The Podcast, Season 2, 1970. 

This week we discuss Joe Kapp vs. Jim Houston, the Browns' white shoes, the wit and wisdom of Hank Stram, Balloongate II, and Dale Hackbart's neck. Quote of the week: "Just keep matriculating the bal…

This week we discuss the Rams and Raiders having their chances, the shutting down of Rentzel-Snow-Biletnikoff-Wells, terrible games by Lamonica and Morton, and missed field goal rules. Quote of the w…