TWIPF: THE PODCAST

This week we discuss the underrated Carroll Dale, the totally obscure (but never-to-be-broken record-holder) Boris Shlapak, Joe Kapp's trailblazing off the field, and lots of missed field goals. Quote of the week: "Pianissimo on those adjectives." Intro-outro music is "Meeting in Rio," by Sam Spence. 

This week we discuss Bob Brunet, single digit field goals, a big day for Jets' runners, and Johnny's U's weird play. Quote of the week: "He's one of those peripatetic quarterbacks." Intro-outro music: "Look of a Champion," by Bill Loose. 

This week we discuss Tommy Casanova, our favorite and least favorite ball-carrying techniques, Franco's brilliant but meaningless play, and the Falcons' absurd Pufinstufian mascot. Quote of the week: "They're going up against Hanburger, Pardee, Pottios and other charming tacklers." Intro-outro music is "Dust Kicker," by Bill Loose.

This week we discuss a lot of running and not so much passing, the Douglass-Landry running QB battle, the origin of "any given Sunday," and unique scores in NFL history. Quote of the week: "This game worked better than Sominex." Intro-outro music: "NFL 338."

TWIPF: The Podcast, 1972, Week 2 is online! This week we discuss the historic Jets-Colts air circus, Jack Tatum's record setting play, the expanding use of Bill Loose music, and John Reeve's unusual career. Quote of the week: "Watch out for those green rubber curtains, Harold!" Intro-outro music is "Business End of the Shotgun," by Loose. 

This week, we discuss everything new this year: rookies, new coaches, trades, rule changes; also the Packers' new kicker, the fall (and later rise) of Mark Moseley,  and the new dominance of William Loose. Quote of the week: "Brylcreem, a little dab'll do ya." 

This week we discuss our biggest fanbase, very few penalties, LBJ, Dolphin legend Rick Weaver, Stick-Um, and the great Super Bowl I videotape. Quote of the week, "First down, dynamite." Intro-outro music: "Milktrain to Paydirt," by Sam Spence.

This week we discuss the other Bob Hoskins' life and career play, Christmas Day games, a game packed with Hall of Famers, and swamp cabbage. Quote of the week: "It just shows you how un-corporatated this whole NFL business was." 

This week we discuss bad teams going on scoring sprees, Bart Starr's retirement, Ken Houston's record-setting, and we each reveal our #1 NFL Films Music piece! Quote of the week: "It's Wonder Bread week."

This week we discuss "Jeremy Pivot," Jim Lindsay knowing the rules, even more Stat Symmetry, and Lemar Parrish: fun to watch, or careless with the ball? Quote of the week: "Smoke that , Mr. Studstill." 

This week we discuss model rockets, kickers going 3-5, more Stats Symmetry, Biletnikoff beefs, and Eller getting robbed. Quote of the week: "I love that artificial turf. I'm not playing on it, I just love to watch." 

This week we discuss the shortened career of Rich Jackson, a great game by Larry Wilson, and an almost great game by Joe Namath. Quote of the week: “Do not call your neighbors and relatives. This is not the beginning of Dr. Zhivago.” 

This week we discuss several fumbles at the goal line, Alvin Wyatt's face bar, an unusual safety, and the first of our five favorite pieces of NFL Films music. Quote of the week: "If you're a vampire, you're in trouble." Intro music: Pulse. Outro music: Westside Rumble.

This week, we discuss a rare score, the coming of William Loose music, Lavonne Bebler, a whole bunch of nicknames, and the peripatetic career of Pete Liske. Quote of the week: "It seemed the Saints were an easy bone to chew on for these title-bound prospectors." Intro-outro music is "Muzz," by William Loose.

This week, we discuss the short career of Coleman Zeno, players from Austria, Tom and Pat's errors, and career or season long runs by QBs and receivers. Quote of the week: "Those letters get spread out right onto their arms. C'mon - too much to read."

TWIPF: The Podcast, 1971, Week 7, is now online! On all major platforms. This week we discuss: Pat Fischer's career, stat symmetry, Bengal and Oiler futility, Bob Stein's NFL life and beyond, and more Blanda heroics. Quote of the week: "Middle class faces. You don't see that anymore." Intro-Outro Music: West Side Rumble.

This week we discuss the death of Chuck Hughes (for real this time); the brand new Texas Stadium and its patterns of light and dark; Eagle coach Jimmy Carr's sideline antics; and the worst game in Browns history so far. Quote of the week: "We'll see how many Margenes and Claxtons there are." 

This week we discuss Stan Hindman: Creative Artist, the sad story of Eldridge Dickey, stat symmetry and asymmetry, and Danny Abramowicz's close encounter with a TV camera. Quote of the week: "You'll always find a loaf-of-breader somewhere." 

This week we discuss Jim Bakken's career, Lance Rentzel's legal troubles, the return of Zeke, and mascots Motyka and Benzoo. Quote of the week: "The Bills are terrible: let me count the ways." 

This week we discuss lots and rushing and poor passing, players with tiny careers, Harold Jackon's HOF credentials, and cliches about Tom Matte. Quote of the week: "Have you ever had the wind knocked out of you? You make that funny  sound, coming out of your mouth."

This week, we discuss unknown (to us) Sam Spence music, inept rushing and passing performances, mean Bill Bradley, and Big Play Preston Pearson. Quote of the week: "We'll see examples of his dickdom over the years."

This week, we discuss the many changes at the beginning of the season: new stadiums, coaches, players; as well as Archie's heroics, and the odd paths of John Rauch, Duane Thomas and Reggie Rucker. Quote of the week: "It's 35 degrees, I'm seeing refs in short sleeves."

This week we discuss NFL Films heroes Buzz Ringe and Vicki Denenberg, the Raiders' least known defensive back, Mel Phillips' busy day, and the marvelous Ella Mae Weatherwax. Quote of the week: "Take a blimp ride!" 

This week we discuss offensive futility by the Bengals, the playoff futility of the Lions, the Rise of Bruce Taylor, the sneakiness of Jimmy Warren, and Don Shula's mysterious sweatshirt number. Quote of the week: "A classy fragrance. In a classy shave cream."

This week we discuss Lem Barney's pick six, great players not in the HOF, missed field goals, the singular career of Pat Studstill, and a memory of the Rams-Giants game. Quote of the week: "He's Homer. Homer does things his own way."