Checkdown Charlies Football Podcast

On this week's episode, Theo and Eric dive into the Dolphins 2024 playoff exit, 1985, and how Marino and the Fins would fare with a target on their back. 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-new-play-waitn...

On the final installment of 1984, Theo and Eric discuss how Miami's golden boy led them to the doorstep of greatness. They discuss Marino's impact on the game at large and what we can learn as fans from the Dolphins historic 1984 campaign   Follow us on socials! X: @CheckDCharlies FB/IG/Threads: @checkdowncharlies   DOCUMENTARY: Timeline: 1984 - The Season That Saved Football ARTICLE: DR.Z’s RX To...

This week, Theo and Eric speak about Marino's historic numbers in comparison with the modern NFL, and how a Pittsburgh kid came back to haunt his hometown team.   Follow us on socials! X: @CheckDCharlies FB/IG/Threads: @checkdowncharlies   DOCUMENTARY: Timeline: 1984 - The Season That Saved Football ARTICLE: DR.Z’s RX To Revive the NFL By Paul Zimmerman November 12, 1984 https://vault.si.com/vault...

On this week's episode, Eric and Theo delve deeper into the Dolphins historic 1984 season. How will the Dolphins fare against a changing backdrop of the NFL?   Follow us on socials! X: @CheckDCharlies FB/IG/Threads: @checkdowncharlies   DOCUMENTARY: Timeline: 1984 - The Season That Saved Football ARTICLE: DR.Z’s RX To Revive the NFL By Paul Zimmerman November 12, 1984 https://vault.si.com/vault/19...

On this week's episode, Theo and Eric continue discussing Marino's dominance in 1984, with a detour on the recent Charissa Thompson controversy. X: @CheckDCharlies FB/IG/Threads: @checkdowncharlies   DOCUMENTARY: Timeline: 1984 - The Season That Saved Football ARTICLE: DR.Z’s RX To Revive the NFL By Paul Zimmerman November 12, 1984 https://vault.si.com/vault/1984/11/12/dr-zs-rx-to-revive-the-nfl  ...

On this week's episode, Theo and Eric dive into the controversy surrounding 1984, the USFL, Donald Trump, and Miami's savior: Dan Marino. X: @CheckDCharlies FB/IG/Threads: @checkdowncharlies Sources: DOCUMENTARY: Movers, Shakers and Record Breakers By NFL Films 1984 ARTICLE: DID HE PASS? DID HE EVER. GIVE HIM AN ‘A’ THE DOLPHINS’ DAN MARINO NEARLY GOT THE MAX IN THE NFL QUARTERBACK RATINGS DURING...

This week's episode is a little break from the ordinary. Theo and Eric dive into Miami's 2023 season from a historic perspective, and talk about where they see the team heading this season. Follow us on X: @CheckDCharlies Follow us on IG, Facebook and Threads: @checkdowncharlies  

On this week's episode, Theo and Eric get into the 1983 season, and the Dolphins' succession plan from Woodley to Dan Marino!   Follow us on Facebook and Instagram: @checkdowncharlies Follow us on X: @checkdcharlies

On this week's episode, the guys delve deeper into Marino's draft day slide, exploring the reasons why Marino ended up with the Dolphins

On this week's episode, Theo and Eric explore the 1983 draft. Fresh off of a Super Bowl disappointment, the Dolphins have a superstar fall right in their laps.

On this week's episode, the guys explore the career of David Woodley. The QB between Griese and Marino that came just as close to leading the Dolphins to glory.

On this week's episode, the guys discuss the Dolphins facing off against Joe Gibbs, John Riggins, and the Hogs in Washington. The Dolphins come face-to-face with an old friend

The guys discuss the infamous "Snow Plow" Game and the Dolphins quest for Superbowl glory in a strike-shortened season   Follow us on socials! Twitter: @checkdcharlies IG: @checkdowncharlies

This week's episode focuses on one of the most underrated defensive minds in the history of the game: Bill Arnsparger. Listen to find out more about one of the brightest defensive coordinators in the game, and his "Killer Bees" defense.

This week's episode focuses on the EPIC clash between the Miami Dolphins and the San Diego Chargers. Relive one of the greatest games in NFL history, and witness the experiences of these real-life gladiators on the field.

This week's episode focuses on the 1981 season and formation of the famous "Woodstrock"

On this week's episode, the guys talk about recent moves in Free Agency, a start of a new decade for the Dolphins, and the place of sports as a marker of culturally significant events

In the final installment of our mini-series on Mercury Morris, the guys discuss Mercury's fall from grace, and eventual redemption.   Outro Song: "Do You Wonder" - by Mercury Morris copyright 2015 Credit to: Breanna Browning: "The Perfect Season" - https://youtu.be/EBB5RGhRCz8

This episode details Mercury Morris' start in the NFL. Listen as Morris goes from fighting for playing time on a star-studded roster, to becoming a valuable member of a legendary squad. How could this lead him to consider his coach his nemesis?

On this week's episode, the guys recap their thoughts on Super Bowl LVII between the Eagles and Chiefs   Theo and Eric also discuss the life of Mercury Morris - another key piece of the Dolphins of the 1970s.

Join Theo and Eric as they discuss the 2022 Playoff game against the Buffalo Bills. The Dolphins round out the 1970s by a clean sweep of the Buffalo Bills, and run into an MVP and a Dynasty in the playoffs.

The War on Drugs spills over into the NFL on this week's episode. Join the guys as they detail the arrest of Don Reese and Randy Crowder, and the shock waves sent through Miami as a result.

How does the winningest coach in NFL history react when his team are down and out? The guys delve into the 1976 season, and the trials and tribulations that ensue

On this week's episode, the Dolphins start life without the Big 3 and the guys cover enigmatic international man of mystery Jake Scott.

On this week's live-recorded episode, Theo and Eric delve into the Last Dance scenario for the Dolphins Dynasty of the 1970s and the Sea of Hands Game. Will the Dolphins survive the poaching of their top talent? Tune in to find out!