
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
67 episodes
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

1972, Week 4
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,...
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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52:12

1972, Week 3
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 mus...
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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52:43

1972, Week 2
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 tho...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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56:08

1972, Week 1
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 ...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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1:05:39

1971, Week 16, 17
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.
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Season 3
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Episode 16
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57:14

1971, Week 15
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."
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Season 3
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Episode 15
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54:16
