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Finfans Podcast - Miami Dolphins

389 episodes - English - Latest episode: 1 day ago - ★★★★★ - 66 ratings

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Down The Stinkin NY Jets - A Preview

November 26, 2020 03:46 - 36 minutes

Louis Ragone and Jim Johnson join Michael Fink to preview the NY Jets – Miami Dolphins game this coming Sunday. We open the show with a few thoughts about Thanksgiving. We briefly discuss the sad news about SB VII MVP Jake Scott’s passing. We weigh in on Tua’s struggles and whether or not Flores should have a quick hook on Sunday. We then preview the game and close with our predictions. Remember to leave us a review at Apple Podcasts! Let us know how you like the Podcast. If you enjoy it ple...

Dolphins Denver Debacle

November 23, 2020 22:31 - 47 minutes

Louis Ragone joins Michael Fink to discuss who played well, who didn't and what went wrong? How can we fix it? We try to answer those questions and more from a Miami Dolphins perspective. Remember to leave us a review at Apple Podcasts! Let us know how you like the Podcast. If you enjoy it please subscribe or follow the show. We'll be back late Wednesday evening for a look ahead at the 0-10 New York Jets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ...

Broncos Preview – Power Rankings

November 19, 2020 01:45 - 41 minutes

Louis Ragone joins Michael Fink to preview this coming Sunday’s Miami Dolphins Game in Denver. We’ll tell you how we see the game going and offer up some predictions. We’ll also discuss the recent Power Rankings as well as talk a bit about the job Flores is doing and how we feel the future is shaping up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dolphins Charge over the Chargers

November 16, 2020 23:50 - 57 minutes

Louis Ragone joins Michael Fink as we talk about Coach Flores and yesterday’s game. We discuss several players and just brag on them a little bit. We talk about the strategies the coaches seem to be relying on. Things are really looking up and we tell you why we don’t think this is a mirage. This team is good. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

LA Chargers v Miami Dolphins Preview

November 12, 2020 04:40 - 40 minutes

Jim Johnson and Louis Ragone join Michael Fink to discuss the Miami Dolphins v LA Chargers this weekend at Hard Rock Stadium. We give you our predictions to close the show.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Miami Dolphins @ Arizona Cardinals Reactions

November 09, 2020 21:39 - 49 minutes

Louis Ragone joins Michael Fink to discuss Sunday's Miami Dolphins game against the Arizona Cardinals. We discuss Tua Tagovailoa's impressive outing as well as the other standouts in the game including the coaching staff. This is getting fun Fin Fans! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Arizona Cardinals v Miami Dolphins Preview

November 05, 2020 04:39 - 44 minutes

Jim Johnson and Louis Ragone join Michael Fink to preview at the Arizona Cardinals, Miami Dolphins match up this coming Sunday. Will we have an answer for Kyler Murray? Who is going to carry the ball for the Dolphins? Are we asking too much of Tua to beat these guys without a respectable run game? What about DeAndre Hopkins? How might Miami’s coaches attack this team? We try to answer these questions and more. We close the show with our predictions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit me...

Dolphins Pummel L.A. Rams - Reactions

November 03, 2020 02:12 - 44 minutes

Louis Ragone joins Michael Fink to discuss the Dolphins just destroying Jarod Goff and the LA Rams. We touch briefly on the trade deadline and Kyler Murray and the Arizona Cardinals as well. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

LA Rams Preview

October 28, 2020 23:33 - 41 minutes

Kirk Marks and Louis Ragone join Michael Fink to preview the LA Rams @ Miami Dolphins game this coming Sunday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

OMG! It's Tua Time!

October 20, 2020 22:20 - 33 minutes

Kirk Marks and Louis Ragone join Michael Fink to discuss the breaking news concerning Tua Tagovailoa taking over behind center. Why the change? Why now? Will we be better? We give you our thoughts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

OMG! It’s Tua Time!

October 20, 2020 22:20 - 33 minutes

Kirk Marks and Louis Ragone join Michael Fink to discuss the breaking news concerning Tua Tagovailoa taking over behind center. Why the change? Why now? Will we be better? We give you our thoughts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dolphins Ground The Jets - Reactions

October 19, 2020 21:23 - 37 minutes

Louis Ragone joins Michael Fink to review yesterday's Miami Dolphins performance against the inept New York Jets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NY Jets Preview

October 14, 2020 22:40 - 39 minutes

Louis Ragone joins Michael Fink to preview the stinkin’ Jets. Before we get into the game we review the schedule changes and peek back at the last 3 Drafts to recap the job Chris Grier has done. We tell you why we don’t think Le’Veon Bell is a great fit here. We close the show with our predictions. #Finsup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

49er Reactions

October 12, 2020 18:20 - 40 minutes

Louis Ragone joins Michael Fink to discuss yesterday's very impressive Miami Dolphins win in San Francisco.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

49ers Preview and Tua Talk

October 08, 2020 02:39 - 35 minutes

Jim Johnson and Louis Ragone join Michael Fink to talk about this coming week's game with the San Francisco 49ers. Louis Ragone lets you know he’s still not convinced that we’re using the right players and plays on offense. Jim Johnson gives you his thoughts on the coaches' decision not to be playing Tua just yet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Seattle Recap and Quarter Mark Reactions

October 05, 2020 23:37 - 56 minutes

Louis Ragone joins Michael Fink to discuss the Seattle game and the first quarter of the season.  No area of the team is left untouched. Who's been disappointing? Who's excelled? What about the coaches? We touch on it all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Seattle vs Miami Preview

October 01, 2020 02:01 - 34 minutes

Louis Ragone and Jim Johnson join Michael Fink to discuss the upcoming Seattle Seahawk, Miami Dolphins game. How on earth are we going to slow down Russell Wilson and contain their ground game? Will Byron Jones play? What makes Wilson so special? What can we do on offense to throw them a curve? All these questions and more are discussed. We close the show with our predictions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoic...

Jacksonville Jaguars vs Miami Dolphins Week 3 Reactions

September 25, 2020 20:52 - 31 minutes

Kirk Marks joins Michael Fink as we share with you our thoughts on last night's thrashing of the Jaguars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Buffalo Bills vs Miami Dolphins Week 2 Reactions

September 21, 2020 21:24 - 36 minutes

Kirk Marks joins Michael Fink to discuss this past Sunday's game against the Buffalo Bills. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Miami Dolphins vs Buffalo Bills Preview

September 17, 2020 02:38 - 31 minutes

Kirk Marks and Jim Johnson join Michael Fink to briefly discuss last Sunday’s Patriot game and look ahead to Buffalo. We tell you our keys to the game and what we think it will take for our Dolphins to pull off an upset of the favored Bills team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Miami Dolphins v NE Patriots Week 1 Reactions

September 14, 2020 12:31 - 38 minutes

Louis Ragone joins Michael Fink to vent about yesterday's Miami Dolphins game. Louis doesn't hold back his emotional reaction to the thrashing the Dolphins took in their poor 2020 debut. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kickoff 2020 Miami at NE Preview Finally!!

September 10, 2020 04:03 - 38 minutes

Lou Ragone and Jim Johnson join Michael Fink to discuss the Miami Dolphins injury report and the four players who were reserved on the practice Squad and what that means. The team named team captains and we tell you who they selected. The bulk of the episode is a preview of what we may see Sunday when the rivals faceoff for the first time in the 2020 season. Lastly, we give you our predictions.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices....

Miami Dolphins Projected 2020 Roster

September 01, 2020 12:20 - 36 minutes

Jim Johnson and Louis Ragone join Michael Fink to discuss Ryan Fitzpatrick, Raekwon McMillan, and it’s only 13 days until kickoff. Which side of the ball is more ready? We briefly discuss the scrimmage performance from the two young QB’s and walk through the roster position by position and tell you who we think will stick. We’ll also tell you about some significant roster rule changes for 2020. Recorded 8/31/2020.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more...

Injuries - Random Thoughts and Bill Zimpfer

August 25, 2020 03:16 - 48 minutes

Louis Ragone joins me to talk about injuries, training camp, and people in the stands. Bill Zimpfer joins me to talk Radio, Jim Mandich, and Don Shula.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Biggest Concerns As We Hit The Field

August 18, 2020 03:56 - 45 minutes

We look to our listeners to give us their concerns heading into what should be our first preseason game. Is Chan Gailey’s system too outdated? Who will be the slot corner? How long should we expect it to take for the OL to gel? Will Devante Parker continue his pace he set last season? When should we expect to see Tua? What is the issue with Xavien Howard? These questions and more and answered by Louis Ragone, Jim Johnson, and Michael Fink. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm...

10 Reasons Every Dolphin Fan Should Be Optimistic

August 11, 2020 12:51 - 52 minutes

This week we asked our listeners to come up with a show theme. Sam Devino submitted the chosen entry. Sam asked us to come up with ten reasons to be optimistic about the 2020 Miami Dolphins. He also for some reason asked for 10 reasons to be pessimistic not including COVID 19. We reluctantly agreed.   We took on the challenge and we think you’ll agree there are a ton of reasons to be extremely optimistic heading into this football season and maybe not all of them will turn out exactly as we...

Is The AFC East The Worst Division In Football?

August 04, 2020 12:51 - 34 minutes

On this weeks show we look at Jerome Baker, Raekwon McMillan, and Christian Wilkins. We’ll tell you where each can improve in our opinions. We’ll also give you our reactions to Pro Football Focus mentioning that the AFCE is the weakest division in the NFL. We’ll close the show with a few thoughts on Covid-19 and the NFL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

More Precamp Questions

July 28, 2020 11:37 - 37 minutes

Jim Johnson and Kirk Marks join Michael Fink to discuss the recent Dolphins transactions including the trade for TE Adam Shaheem. We then answer several more listener questions before discussing Covid-19. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pre-Camp Questions

July 21, 2020 12:21 - 58 minutes

Daniel Rinehart joins Louis Ragone, Jim Johnson, and I after a 17-month sabbatical. We answer your questions and discuss several issues affecting the 2020 Dolphins.   We open the show reintroducing Daniel.  We discuss his 20-month-old son, Kason Taylor. Daniel gives his thoughts on Tua Tagovailoa. Next, we catch up with Jim Johnson. Then we moved into the questions.   One listener asked where the pass rush will come from. Another question we discuss is which rookie(s) should make an immed...

All Time Key Trades In Dolphins History 1991-2019

July 14, 2020 09:30 - 56 minutes

Louis Ragone joins Michael Fink to recap the Miami Dolphins trades that took place between 1991 to 2019. It’s ugly folks, but a great illustration as to why the records have not been any more impressive than most of these trades. A complete contrast to last week's episode where smart trades were a key part of building a dynasty.     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

All Time Key Trades In Dolphins History 1966-1990

July 08, 2020 17:53 - 44 minutes

Today, Louis Ragone and Michael Fink walk through The Dolphin's history of trading starting in 1966 through 1990. We'll discuss the deals and give you some insight as to the quality of the trades and players received. Smart trading as well as an impressive use of later round picks were a key component of building our championship teams as you'll hear. The work of GM Joe Thomas was nothing short of amazing. We close the show wondering just how much this season is going to be affected by Covid-...

The Best Offensive Players In Fins History – Part 2

June 24, 2020 13:07 - 1 hour

In this episode, Louis and Mike again walk back through Fins history discussing some of our very best Offensive lineman and Running backs from different eras. Mike explains why Csonka was the best back in Dolphin's history. I am sure we'll bring up a name or two you may have forgotten.  Note: We'll be back the first week of July. Have a great 4th Everyone! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Finfans Podcast EP 112 The Best Offensive Players In Fins History – Part 1

June 18, 2020 10:28 - 1 hour

Louis Ragone joins Michael Fink and in this episode, we’ll cover some of the better QB’s. TE’s and WR’s from the different eras in our history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Finfans Podcast EP 111 Best Defenders Through The Years

June 10, 2020 02:23 - 1 hour

Louis Ragone joins Michael Fink and together we look back and talk about the best defenders in Dolphin history. We’ll tell you who our favorites are, who we think were Hall of Fame-caliber and who we took for granted. Take a walk with us down memory lane and let us know who your favorites were. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Finfans Podcast EP 110 Dolphins Trivia

June 01, 2020 10:50 - 30 minutes

Jim Johnson, Kirk Marks, and Louis Ragone join Michael Fink for a Dolphins Trivia contest. See how many questions you can get right as you listen to these knuckleheads strain their brains. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Finfans Podcast EP 109 Dolphin Rivalries A Historical Perspective

May 27, 2020 03:01 - 45 minutes

Kirk Marks and Louis Ragone join Michael Fink to give a historical perspective to Dolphin Rivalries. Let us know who we missed or how you perceive our perspectives. Thanks to Michael Tennant for the topic suggestion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Finfans Podcast - EP 108 Roster Battles

May 19, 2020 02:21 - 52 minutes

Louis Ragone joins Michael Fink to discuss the upcoming position battles we're looking forward to. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Finfans Podcast EP 107 – 2020 Schedule Talk & Predictions

May 12, 2020 22:08 - 47 minutes

Kirk Marks and Louis Ragone join Michael Fink to discuss the Dolphins 2020 schedule and give you our very early predictions. You'll also learn why Kirk thinks the Dolphins are going to do better than others may think. I'll give you a hint - Geography. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Finfans Podcast EP 106 It’s A Sad Day. RIP Coach!

May 05, 2020 23:56 - 1 hour

Louis Ragone joins Michael Fink as we talk about our hero, Coach Don Shula the day after his passing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Finfans Podcast EP 105 The Draft Recap Part 2

April 30, 2020 04:01 - 48 minutes

Jim Johnson and Kirk Marks join Michael Fink to give their thoughts on the Miami Dolphins 2020 Draft and UDFA signings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Finfans Podcast EP 104 The Draft Recap Part 1

April 26, 2020 05:03 - 1 hour

Louis Ragone joins Michael Fink to discuss what the Miami Dolphins accomplished during this weekend's NFL Draft.   Tua’s injury history as mentioned in the podcast. Credit: Article by James McKinney @ ThePhinsider.com https://www.thephinsider.com/2020/4/24/21234954/tua-tagovailoa-his-injury-history-and-his-hip-injury-explained?fbclid=IwAR3whzgEYhXSZZSXxVrJQmiHMQ7jHI7-fXmffXu9swDnpLVkLB9PJxt2wk8 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choice...

The Finfans Podcast - EP 103 - Is Chris Grier Up To The Task?

April 22, 2020 04:04 - 48 minutes

We talk Grier. Is he the man to lift this franchise? We debate the thought of trading up for Tua. Do we want Leonard Fournette? Jim asks how do we get a tackle if we trade picks for Tua? We've never been in this position before, can we take advantage? Players are wanting to play here it is refreshing compared to previous years. We close the show discussing need v best player available. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit pod...

The Finfans Podcast EP 102 - What If?

April 16, 2020 03:55 - 48 minutes

Louis Ragone joins Michael Fink to discuss what we'd do if we weren't taking a QB at #5. We talk QB's because we always talk QB's. We talk tackles. centers and guards. We discuss virtual camp and the positives of it. We talk about our thoughts on leaks. Is it better to be lucky than good? Should Grier’s job be in jeopardy if they take Tua and he fails? We give you our thoughts. We talk about the need for a strong backup if you do draft Tua. Is the answer on the roster? We get back to talking ...

The Finfans Podcast EP 101 The Draft - RB's and WR's

April 08, 2020 03:43 - 43 minutes

Jim Johnson and Louis Ragone join Michael Fink to discuss the Miami Dolphins needs and options at RB and WR in this year’s draft. Would we have been better off had we lost a few more games in 2019? We’ll discuss it.     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Finfans Podcast EP 101 The Draft - RB’s and WR’s

April 08, 2020 03:43 - 43 minutes

Jim Johnson and Louis Ragone join Michael Fink to discuss the Miami Dolphins needs and options at RB and WR in this year’s draft. Would we have been better off had we lost a few more games in 2019? We’ll discuss it.     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Finfans Podcast EP 100 The Draft – QB’s and TE’s

March 31, 2020 23:58 - 47 minutes

Louis Ragone and Kirk Marks join Michael Fink to discuss Miami’s options in the NFL Draft. We talk Quarterbacks and what we’d like to see happen. Opinions vary on what the plan should be. We also look at some TE’s that we’d consider later in the draft as our depth there is weak. Come join us at Miami Dolphins #1 on Facebook! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Finfans Podcast EP 99 Free Agency Fits

March 25, 2020 05:36 - 1 hour

Louis Ragone and Jim Johnson join Michael Fink to discuss where we see each of the Free Agents will fit into the Dolphins plans. We discuss some strengths and weaknesses these players have at least in our minds. Will Howard be traded? Our opinions vary.  We discuss a few issues we see in the AFCE and the rest of the conference. Come join us at Miami Dolphins #1 on Facebook! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoice...

The Finfans Podcast EP 98 Dolphins Win Free Agency

March 18, 2020 05:52 - 1 hour

Louis Ragone and Jim Johnson join Michael Fink to discuss our thoughts on the Miami Dolphins Free Agent class of 2020 thus far. We talk about the rest of the AFC East and laugh a little about the stinkin’ Jets. Louis explains what he thinks we need to come away with in next month’s draft.  We discuss how much is too much to spend to move up in the draft should we see the need. Louis illustrates that targeting a QB is a crapshoot.  Next, we discuss what we like and do not like about the new ...

The Finfans Podcast EP 97 Free Agency OL, RB and TE

March 11, 2020 03:23 - 28 minutes

Kirk Marks joins Michael Fink to discuss Free Agency possibilities on the Dolphins offensive line, running back, and tight end. We discuss our Compensatory Picks awarded today and Tua's medical update. Michael explains why he doesn't like free agency in general. Come join us at Miami Dolphins #1 on Facebook!   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Finfans Podcast EP 96 Free Agency QB & WRs

March 04, 2020 03:27 - 38 minutes

Jim Johnson and Kirk Marks join Michael Fink to discuss our thoughts on the Dolphins free-agent needs at QB and WR. We discuss Tua Tagovailoa and wonder why opinions are so strong against. We talk about why I do not believe you need an elite RB. We also answered a question. What is the worst thing we did after a win or loss?   Come join us on Facebook @ Miami Dolphins #1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.c...