
TWIPF: THE PODCAST
In 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.
Episodes
73 episodes
1973, Week 12
This week we discuss Ken Willard's athletic prowess; players who played their final years on unexpected teams; streaks for teams not getting shut out; Fred Biletnikoff's shoulder chip; and Don Shula's end of game brilliance. Quote of the week: ...
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Season 5
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Episode 12
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1:09:40

1973, Week 11
This week we discuss Karl Kassulke Day; the career of Silky Sullivan; player in the HOF who maybe shouldn't be, and those who aren't but should be; stats that don't tell the whole story of some games; and the all time Super Stat Symmetry. Quote...
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Season 5
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Episode 11
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58:21

1973, Week 10
This week, we discuss some rare mistakes by Pat; too much punting; coaching matchups with some history; refs mixing it up with players; and a game Ed just can't let go of. Quote of the week: "You've got the super slo-motion going on the loaf-of...
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Season 5
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Episode 10
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55:51

1973 Week 9
TWIPF: The Podcast, 1973, Week 9 is online! This week we discuss the career of Ray Guy; TD catches that wouldn't have counted these days; some fantastic white jerseys; less than stellar signs by Jets fans; rare and unique final scores; and play...
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Season 5
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Episode 9
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53:38

1973, Week 8
This week we discuss Ted Kwalick's hometown; the last of Unitas and Brodie; a Jim Kiick impersonator; and the career of Lee Roy "Killer" Jordan. Intro-outro music: "Polished Off," by William Loose.
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Season 5
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Episode 8
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49:29

1973, Week 7
This week we discuss Ken Burrough's career and shoe color; the Wright Brothers; stats symmetry; curious signs from the fans; headbutting; Bob Lee's unexpected journey; and the Niners' relationship to a certain Bay Area wild animal attraction. Q...
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Season 5
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Episode 7
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54:32

1973, Week 6
This week we discuss John Brodie's swan song; the career of Howard Schnellenberger; things happening in the world outside the NFL; the HOF case for Lemar Parrish. Quote of the week: "The Raiders don't give a s**t about the A's. The Raiders only...
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Season 5
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Episode 6
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1:00:52

1973, Week 5
This week, we discuss the career of Charley Johnson; continue with our reasons why Harold Jackson should be in the HOF; the best NFL players born in Germany; the underrated Paul Krause, and bad passing and bad Astroturf. Quotes of the week (cou...
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Season 5
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Episode 5
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54:12

1973, Week 4
This week, we discuss Italian-born Nick Mike-Mayer; why Harold Jackson should be in the Hall; Namath's questionable fashion sense; and Brigman P. Owens. Quote of the week: "Nothing Hall of Fame about a game that has eleven turnovers. It takes w...
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Season 5
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Episode 4
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49:46

1973, Week 3
This week, we discuss the new Rich Stadium, Mercury's career day, bad kicking by good kickers, and meeting Clarence Davis. Quote of the week: "Watching him run is fun." Intro-outro music: "Deadline."
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Season 5
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Episode 3
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53:10

1973, Week 2
This week, we discuss "tracked vs. untracked," kickoff return TDs, very few passing yards, and some more stats symmetry. Quote of the week - Ed: I don't think Willie Lanier is that ugly / Jim: Until you see him chasing you." Intro-outro music i...
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Season 5
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Episode 2
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52:59

1973, Week 1
This week, we discuss lousy quarterbacking (and lots of fumbles), the unique career of Bob Parsons; Ken Houston's stats with Houston and Washington; and running backs and tight ends becoming a larger part of the passing game. Oh, and actor Brad...
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Season 5
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Episode 1
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1:01:34

1972, Week 16, 17
This week we discuss Gerry Mullins' offensive prowess, Larry Seiple's unauthorized big gamble, Billy Kilmer's throwing ability (and socks), and once again, Stats Symmetry. Quote of the week: "Curt Knight, looking like he's watching all that wat...
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Season 4
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Episode 15
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38:07

1972, Week 15
This week we discuss Billy Kilmer's toughness, the obscure Paul Staroba, Mike Phipps' hat, controversies surrounding the Immaculate Reception; the strange story of the game ball; and a heartbreaking Niners loss. Quote of the week: "West Mifflin...
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Season 4
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Episode 14
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48:58

1972, Week 14
This week we discuss the final regular season games of several future Hall of Famers; the Hall's diss of Lemar Parrish; the woeful play of Ed Baker; Larry Wilson's legacy; stats symmetry as usual; two running backs missing 1,000 yard seasons by...
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Season 4
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Episode 13
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45:17

1972, Week 13
This week we discuss Chip Myers, two Garrisons; really, really, really cold weather; and a whole lotta stats symmetry. Quote of the week: "Don't they know he's a saint?" Intro-Outro music is "Duel in the Dust" by Sam Spence.
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Season 4
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Episode 12
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41:09

1972 Week 12
This week we discuss the versatile and valuable Preston Pearson and Walt Garrison, even more "little used" players, the changing of the guard in the AFC Central, and wonder just who is the Gingerbread Man. Quote of the week: "I stopped tucking ...
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Season 4
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Episode 11
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43:23

1972, Week 11
This week we discuss titles of Bill Loose pieces, Jack Mildren, little used players (again), a history wipeout of the Eagles by the Giants, and losers scoring 10 points. Quote of the week: "I don't think Art Malone went to the Abramowicz School...
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Season 4
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Episode 10
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48:06

1972, Week 10
This week we discuss last second field goals, Lavonne Bebler Johnson's feature, "If, by Rudyard Kipling," Bill Brown's big play, and a historic trifecta by the Vikings. Quote of the week: "I wanna know about the Charles Manson photographer on t...
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Season 4
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Episode 9
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47:30

1972, Week 9
This week we discuss Tom Dempsey's big day, Johnny Rodgers, stats symmetry again, missed game winning field goals, and nightmare games for Pete Athas and Curt Knight. Quote of the week: "Ah, the poor little Bowling Ball." Intro-outro music is "...
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Season 4
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Episode 8
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53:09

1972, Week 8
This week we discuss George Allen's favorite frozen dessert, the final TDs of a couple of HOFers, The Other Larry Brown, and just who the heck is Kent Lyle Birdley? Quote of the week: "Douglass gets his helmet knocked off. My god, one of these ...
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Season 4
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Episode 7
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44:19

1972, Week 7
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 adjective...
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Season 4
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Episode 6
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47:25

1972, Week 5
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.
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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55:10
