Checkdown Charlies Football Podcast

Join Checkdown Charlies in Part 6 of our multi-part series on the winningest coach in NFL history. How did Don Shula's failure to win affect his legacy? Could Miami use a coach like Don Shula today? Theo and Eric discuss the controversial exit of the Don of all Dons   Let us know what you remember most about Coach Shula on X/Twitter! Follow us on socials! X: @CheckDCharlies FB/IG/Threads: @checkdo...

Join Checkdown Charlies in Part 5 of our multi-part series on the winningest coach in NFL history. How did one draft pick transform his whole philosophy as a coach?   Let us know what you remember most about Coach Shula on X/Twitter! Follow us on socials! X: @CheckDCharlies FB/IG/Threads: @checkdowncharlies Sources: Sports Illustrated: An Arm and a Leg by S.L. Price Sports Illustrated: Showdown by...

The Dolphins play ain't nice, so we had to do it twice Theo and Eric take a break from our regularly scheduled programming to talk 2024 Dolphins. What has gone wrong with the season so far, and where do the Dolphins go from here?   Let us know what you think on Twitter! Follow us on socials! X: @CheckDCharlies FB/IG/Threads: @checkdowncharlies

Join Checkdown Charlies in Part 4 of our multi-part series on the winningest coach in NFL history. Find out how Shula turned his experience into the greatest season in NFL history. How did he keep his team together with other leagues plundering his talent?   Let us know what you remember most about Coach Shula on X/Twitter! Follow us on socials! X: @CheckDCharlies FB/IG/Threads: @checkdowncharlies...

"Everybody in the country knows that fellow Robbie was tampering when he took Shula away from us. They waited until I got out of the country to continue their little talks." Join Checkdown Charlies in Part 3 of our multi-part series on the winningest coach in NFL history. Find out how a sweet start with the Colts went so sour. How did Shula betray his former boss? How did the Don bring a winning c...

Theo and Eric take a break from our regularly scheduled programming to talk 2024 Dolphins. What has gone wrong with the season so far, and where do the Dolphins go from here?   Let us know what you think on Twitter! Follow us on socials! X: @CheckDCharlies FB/IG/Threads: @checkdowncharlies

"If that SOB was across the street, and his guts were on fire, I wouldn't walk over and p*ss in his mouth." Join Checkdown Charlies in Part 2 of our multi-part series on the winningest coach in NFL history. We begin by addressing Tua's situation, then dive into the coaching career of the youngest hired head coach in NFL History.   Let us know what you remember most about Coach Shula on X/Twitter!...

“I couldn't let that pass, not after the tackle I made. I looked back and yelled, 'It's not Taseff who made the tackle; it was Shula. S-H-U-L-A.'" Join Checkdown Charlies in Part 1 of our multi-part series on the winningest coach in NFL history. We explore the good, the bad, and the ugly of Shula's playing career, and how he ended up in the perfect breeding ground for legendary coaches.   Let us k...

“He's a winner, he’s a great coach and great personnel man, and he’s a commanding presence. What’s there not to like?“ Checkdown Charlies break down the eventual end of one of the longest and greatest coaching tenures in NFL history. Luckily for the Dolphins, the "perfect replacement" is waiting in the wings   Let us know what you remember most about this season on X/Twitter! Follow us on socials!...

"Don Shula bristles every time he hears Jimmy Johnson's name, but he shouldn't..." On our 50th episode in the series, Checkdown Charlies chronicle the 1995 season. The pressure mounts on Shula as he and the Dolphins try to capitalize on their chance at another elusive Super Bowl Ring. Will the Dolphins new owner succumb to the public outcry to replace the NFL's greatest coach?   Let us know what y...

"CLOCK! CLOCK!" - Dan Marino yelled with 38 seconds to go in the game, trying to lead his team to victory... In Part 2 of the 1994 season, Checkdown Charlies relive the epic Fake Spike/Clock Play that defeated the Jets as the Dolphins battle through another rollercoaster of emotions during the 1994 season.   Let us know what you remember most about this season on X/Twitter! Follow us on socials! X...

On this week's episode, we take you back through Marino's explosive comeback victory in Week 1 against New England. Don Shula becomes the first NFL coach to win against his own son. The Dolphins keep their fans on the edge of their seats with hard-fought, come from behind battles.   Follow us on socials! X: @CheckDCharlies FB/IG/Threads: @checkdowncharlies Sports Illustrated "Kiss that Past Goodby...

Checkdown Charlies bring you the roller-coaster of emotions that was the 1993 Miami Dolphins season. Can the Dolphins locked-and-loaded offense carry them to success? Find out how one slip-up on Thanksgiving leads the Dolphins to a famous victory!   We also re-live the historic 325th win of Don Shula's career, cementing an everlasting legacy in NFL lore.   Follow us on socials! X: @CheckDCharlies...

Checkdown Charlies break down the advent of Free Agency, a player's revolution in the NFL. Free agents line up to head to sunny South Florida as disgruntled employees fight for their fair share. How will Shula, Marino and the Dolphins cope?   Can the Dolphins solve their RB woes, make their way through the AFC and beat the powerhouse Bills? Tune in and find out!   Follow us on socials! X: @CheckDC...

Can the Dolphins continue their resurgent 1990 season? Tune in to find out how the Dolphins fared. Listen in to find out more about former 1st rounder Sammie Smith who followed in the apparent tradition of Dolphins RBs, and how he turned his life around.   Follow us on socials! X: @CheckDCharlies FB/IG/Threads: @checkdowncharlies Sports Illustrated "Scorecard" by Craig Neff - December 12, 1988: ht...

On this week's episode, Theo and Eric talk Euro 2024 and how the best and brightest stars of the two best sports in the world compare to one another. Join Checkdown Charlies for the intersection of Footy and Football. Follow us on socials! X: @CheckDCharlies FB/IG/Threads: @checkdowncharlies

On this week's episode, the guys talk about Don Shula's LEAST favourite player of all time: Tim McKyer. Find out why Tim McKyer was so controversial here. The guys also get into why Vic Fangio didn't work out as DC of the Dolphins, and what could have lead the Dolphins brass to make a better decision.   Follow us on socials! X: @CheckDCharlies FB/IG/Threads: @checkdowncharlies Sports Illustrated "...

Dive into the untold story of the Miami Dolphins’ 1990 resurgence in our latest episode! Discover how two rookie sensations, Richmond Webb and Keith Sims, revolutionized the offensive line. Hear exclusive insights from NFL legends and uncover the pivotal moves by Monte Clark that fortified the Dolphins’ front   Follow us on socials! X: @CheckDCharlies FB/IG/Threads: @checkdowncharlies Sports Illus...

On this episode, Theo breaks down why Jack Del Rio brought a murder weapon into the locker room, and who is the most popular QB on social media? Theo and Eric break down their thoughts on the Dolphins 2024 Draft, and how this compares to the historic 1983 Draft. Follow us on socials! X: @CheckDCharlies FB/IG/Threads: @checkdowncharlies

Join Checkdown Charlies for Part 2 of the legendary saga of the man who defied odds to establish the Miami Dolphins. From his roots in South Dakota, to the pinnacle of professional football, Joe Robbie pissed a lot of people off on the way. We explore how Robbie built up his empire, and how it quickly crumbled without him. Learn about the founder who not only introduced football to South Florida b...

Join Checkdown Charlies in the legendary saga of the man who defied odds to establish the Miami Dolphins. From his roots in South Dakota, to the pinnacle of professional football, Joe Robbie pissed a lot of people off on the way. Learn about the founder who not only introduced football to South Florida but also shaped the NFL landscape with his visionary leadership and controversial yet effective...

Join Theo and Eric as they explore the troubling saga of Mark Duper, a star struggling with personal demons, ensnared in a web of cocaine abuse and partying with drug dealers that threatened to tarnish the team's reputation. We also talk of the potential departure of star QB, Dan Marino, and the internal frictions that hinted at a deeper issue within the squad. Through interviews and insights, we'...

On this week's episode, Theo and Eric conduct a postmortem on the Dolphins of the late 80s. The Dolphins lose a legend. Joe Robbie's Stadium bet pays off, and where did the Dolphins go wrong? QUESTION: What do you think happened to the Dolphins of the late 80s? Leave a comment and follow us below to let us know. Follow us on socials! X: @CheckDCharlies FB/IG/Threads: @checkdowncharlies Sources: AR...

On this week's episode, Theo and Eric cover the 1986 season. Expectations were as high as ever for the Dolphins, but would their Achilles heel allow them to deliver? Follow us on socials! X: @CheckDCharlies FB/IG/Threads: @checkdowncharlies Sources: ARTICLE: DOLPHINS’ NEW PLAY: WAITING FOR MARINO New York Times By Michael Janofsky AUG. 18, 1985 https://www.nytimes.com/1985/08/18/sports/dolphins-ne...

On this week's episode, Theo and Eric explore the incredible turnaround of the 1985 season, including an epic Monday Night Clash with the Undefeated 1985 Bears. Can the Dolphins maintain their legacy with legends in attendance? Follow us on socials! X: @CheckDCharlies FB/IG/Threads: @checkdowncharlies Sources: ARTICLE: DOLPHINS’ NEW PLAY: WAITING FOR MARINO New York Times By Michael Janofsky AUG....