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Cardinals Folktales

14 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 1 rating

You may think you know the whole story, but you don’t. Cardinals Folktales gives new life to 11 unbelievably true tales in team history through the personal recollections of the people who were there for each incredible moment.

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Episodes

Cardinals Folktales - One Time In Mexico, The Podcast

February 27, 2022 03:32 - 19 minutes - 17.5 MB

Ep. 3 - Paul Calvisi relives the Cardinals historic road trip to Mexico City in 2005 and how the team ushered in a new era of NFL regular season games being played in foreign countries. Plus, Calvisi examines how the Cardinals won the game while winning over the Mexican fans, who set an all-time NFL attendance record. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cardinals Folktales - Snow Day To Tampa Bay, The Podcast

December 23, 2021 01:58 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MB

Ep. 11 - When the 2008 Cardinals were dismantled by the Patriots in wintery conditions, many experts gave Arizona a snowball's chance in hell to succeed in the playoffs. After some brutal practices in the rain, the newly-focused Cardinals played well in the season finale before going on an epic run to earn a spot in Super Bowl XLIII. Paul Calvisi details the journey from nightmare roadtrip to the biggest stage in sports. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cardinals Folktales - Nine More, The Podcast

December 09, 2021 01:58 - 20 minutes - 18.7 MB

Ep. 10 - In 2013, former Cardinals safety Rashad Johnson lost more than a football game in New Orleans. He literally lost a part of himself. Paul Calvisi tells the tale of a bloody glove, severed fingertip and viral tweet that made for one of the most bizarre stories in NFL history. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cardinals Folktales - Thanks, Coach, The Podcast

December 02, 2021 01:58 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MB

Ep. 9 - When it comes to epic postgame rants, you can go ahead and crown Dennis Green's "The Bears are who we thought they were" tirade from 2006. Paul Calvisi explores several different layers of Denny's monumental meltdown that followed a truly remarkable Monday Night Football game against the Bears. How did the Cardinals blow a 20-point halftime lead? Did Green actually call his shot before meeting the media? And what exactly did he mean? Countdown to meltdown in 3-2-1. See omnystudio.com/...

Cardinals Folktales - Money Mike's Redemption, The Podcast

November 18, 2021 01:58 - 25 minutes - 23.6 MB

Ep. 8 - In the 2009 NFC Wild Card game, the Cardinals and Packers lit up the scoreboard thanks to epic performances from QBs Kurt Warner and Aaron Rodgers. However the game was decided on defense when the smallest player on the field came up with the biggest play of his life. Paul Calvisi tells the story of Money Mike Adams who was able to overcome several miscues to lift the Cardinals to an overtime victory in one of the greatest postseason contests of all time. See omnystudio.com/listener f...

Cardinals Folktales - Cards Go Hollywood, The Podcast

November 11, 2021 01:58 - 20 minutes - 18.7 MB

Ep. 7 - Get your popcorn ready! This is the story of the Oscar-winning movie Jerry Maguire starring Tom Cruise, Cuba Gooding Jr., and the Arizona Cardinals. Yes, that's right. The Arizona Cardinals. Paul Calvisi rolls out the big red carpet all the way back to 1996 when the Cardinals were featured on the silver screen in the blockbuster film still known for its one-liners. You'll learn how the Cardinals became involved in the film's production and which former player inspired one of the best ...

Cardinals Folktales - 104 Yards, Victory, And A Vote, The Podcast

November 04, 2021 01:58 - 19 minutes - 17.7 MB

Ep. 6 - Did the longest fumble return touchdown in NFL history do more than help win a game for the Cardinals? When Aeneas Williams went 104 yards, did the Cardinals legend carry more than a football across the goal line? Paul Calvisi takes you back to the turn of the century when the Cardinals needed a home to call their own as well as a big win at the ballot box. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cardinals Folktales - The Coin That Didn't Flip, The Podcast

October 28, 2021 01:58 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MB

Ep. 5 - What's the flippin' story behind the coin that didn't flip?  Paul Calvisi gets to the bottom of one of the most notable coin tosses in NFL history. Was it physics? Magic? Or was it just another crazy Cardinals-Packers playoff game? Find out how referee Clete Blakeman's coin managed to become a part of NFL legend and lore. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cardinals Folktales - Drafting Jake, The Podcast

October 14, 2021 01:58 - 21 minutes - 20 MB

Ep. 4 - Paul Calvisi takes us back to 1997 when the Arizona Cardinals took a chance on local ASU legend Jake Plummer. Going into the NFL Draft, the Cardinals needed more than a franchise quarterback, they needed an identity. This is the story of how Jake 'The Snake' brought a new energy to the Cardinals and delivered a playoff appearance in just his second NFL season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cardinals Folktales - Drafting Jake

October 14, 2021 01:58 - 21 minutes - 29.9 MB

Ep. 4 - Paul Calvisi takes us back to 1997 when the Arizona Cardinals took a chance on local ASU legend Jake Plummer. Going into the NFL Draft, the Cardinals needed more than a franchise quarterback, they needed an identity. This is the story of how Jake 'The Snake' brought a new energy to the Cardinals and delivered a playoff appearance in just his second NFL season.

Cardinals Folktales - The Night The Goalposts Vanished, The Podcast

September 23, 2021 01:58 - 17 minutes - 16.2 MB

Ep. 2 - Paul Calvisi takes us down memory lane to highlight a historic victory over the rival Dallas Cowboys in the 1997 home opener. What made this win different from others? Well, jubilant Cardinals fans rushed the field, tore down the goalposts and marched them to Mill Avenue and beyond. Where did the goalposts wind up? Which famous Cardinals player saw his brothers dangling from the goalposts? And why does the win qualify as a genuine turning point in team history? See omnystudio.com/list...

Cardinals Folktales - Legendary Locker, The Podcast

September 09, 2021 01:59 - 29 minutes - 27 MB

Ep. 1 - Paul Calvisi tells the incredible story of how one longtime Cardinals employee managed to save Pat Tillman's final locker from destruction during 2015 renovations. Find out where the locker is now, why it serves as inspiration to his former teammates and what Tillman's legacy means to the people who knew him. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cardinals Folktales - Legendary Locker

September 09, 2021 01:59 - 29 minutes - 40.5 MB

Ep. 1 - Paul Calvisi tells the incredible story of how one longtime Cardinals employee managed to save Pat Tillman's final locker from destruction during 2015 renovations. Find out where the locker is now, why it serves as inspiration to his former teammates and what Tillman's legacy means to the people who knew him.

Cardinals Folktales - Audio Trailer

August 14, 2021 07:00 - 3 minutes - 2.76 MB

You may think you know the whole story, but you don’t. Cardinals Folktales gives new life to 11 unbelievably true tales in team history through the personal recollections of the people who were there for each incredible moment. The series premieres on September 8. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.