TWIPF: THE PODCAST
61 episodes - English - Latest episode: 9 months ago - ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsIn 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.
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Episodes
1969, Week 12
October 05, 2021 03:00 - 52 minutes - 36.4 MBThis week we discuss big games by Jimmy Thomas and Harmon Wages, a confusing muffed punt, mean John Bramlett, "veteran" Joe Morrison, George Sauer's dad, and Namath's strange jersey. Quote of the week: "Regardless of his follicle situation, he was a damn good returner of interceptions."
1969, Week 11
September 30, 2021 03:00 - 44 minutes - 30.7 MBThis week, we discuss Thanksgiving Day history, the legendary Marshall to Page lateral, bad music, the first game in Tampa, Wandy Williams, and Momcilo Gavrik. Quote of the week: "They should use the ambulance for the field, it looked terrible."
1969, Week 10
September 22, 2021 03:00 - 43 minutes - 30.2 MBThis week we discuss players with flashes of brilliance such as Cannonball Butler and Ron Sellers, Paul Butler of the scouting combine Blesto-V, and college football powerhouse Grambling University. Quote of the week, "You couldn't do that at a kindergarten these days."
1969, Week 9
September 15, 2021 03:00 - 49 minutes - 33.9 MBThis week we discuss Warren Wells' spats, Charlie Sanders' end zone "dance," Calvin Hill's helmet, Tom Woodeshick's shoulder, and Jerry Smith's secret. Quote of the week, "He just wanted to show everyone his big, bristling Paul McGuire mustache."
1969, Week 8
September 07, 2021 03:00 - 46 minutes - 31.7 MBThis week we discuss bad weather and sloppy fields, Chip Oliver's acting, "The Duke," and solos in the music. Quote of the week: "The sun does not shine in Detroit."
1969, Week 6
August 31, 2021 04:00 - 45 minutes - 31.2 MBThis week we discuss John Gilliam, John Woitt, Noll vs. Lombardi, Harry Gunner, Larry Seiple, Dan Darragh, "Solomon Squats," and, of course, fences. Quote of the week: "He's the ur-Square Butt."
1969, Week 5
August 27, 2021 02:00 - 51 minutes - 35.6 MBThis week we discuss Lamonica's record first half, talking to Phil Tuckett, coach Norm Van Brocklin, and what "Riverside" means. Quote of the week: "Butkus is up to his usual brand of mercurial deviltry."
1969, Week 4
August 18, 2021 01:00 - 42 minutes - 29.2 MBThis week we discuss James Harris, Tom Flores, music with rock organ, Preston Ridlehuber, and Lombardi working with Jurgensen. Quote of the week: "You've got a first name for a last name, that just mixes up everything."
1969, Week 3
July 30, 2021 04:00 - 44 minutes - 30.9 MBIn this episode, we talk about Dickie Post, cold temps in late September, and what we think of refs. This week's quote: "Who is Karl Kremser?"
1969, Week 2
July 19, 2021 00:00 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MBIn this episode, we talk about the Kapp's 7 TDS, the beauty of Lamonica's passes, and Greg Cook's torn rotater cuff. Quote of the week: "We'll never know who Loghead was."
1969, Week 1
June 26, 2021 20:00 - 50 minutes - 35 MBin which we explain why we're doing this, and discuss 1969, Week 1, including Giants-Vikings, Dolphins-Raiders, and how to pronounce the name of a certain Patriots QB.