Curse of the Falcons
A podcast for Falcons fans by Falcons fans. Join Chuck and Dan, both lifelong Falcons fans, for an in-depth journey through Falcons history. We feel every bit of your pain. We’re going to examine the Falcons historically more in-depth than any single podcast ever has. From Ernie “The Wheel” Wheelwright to Bijan Robinson, this is the place where we gather together to tape up and get back out on the field. Is THIS The Year? Surely it can’t continue… can it?… Join us weekly as we endeavor to Reverse the Curse!
Episodes
24 episodes
EPISODE 11- The Problem With Dan (1983-86)
Dan Henning takes over a team that has won two division titles in three years and completely wrecks it.
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25:41
Curse News 11/24/2025
One Saints win down, one to go. Chuck, Dan, and Sonny dig into where the Falcons are and what they think should or might happen moving forward.
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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21:13
Episode 10 - The Plateau (1981 & 1982)
After the Falcons miss the playoffs for each of their first 12 seasons, Leeman Bennett leads them to their second division title in three years and their third playoff berth in the last five… and is summarily fired. Nice going, Rankin.
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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20:33
Curse News 11/11/2025
We went to Germany... and then we left Germany... The only thing we won was frequent flyer miles :(
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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17:06
EPISODE 9 - Deja Vu: What An Actual Curse Looks Like (1979 & 1980)
Coming off of the first playoff victory in 1978, the Falcons’ progress retreats in ‘79. But then, in 1980, what many believe to be our best team ever gets a first round bye in the playoffs and a home game against Dallas. What could possibly go ...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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28:25
Curse News - 11/03/2025
Chuck had already quit on this team, though he still won’t miss a game. Dan, however, still had hopes for a turnaround and is crushed.
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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17:06
Curse News 10/29/2025
The Falcons welcome the 1-6 Miami Dolphins to town and bid adieu to the 2-6 Miami Dolphins.
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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23:14
Curse News 10/23/2025
We discuss the horrific 49'ers game and preview the Miami Dumpster Fire game.
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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21:43
EPISODE 8 - Big Ben, Huge Wins (1978)
Steve Bartkowski begins his memorable run of greatness, winning some nail biters. It took until our 13th season, but the Falcons give us something tangible to cheer for — a first-ever playoff game!
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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25:59
Curse News 10/15/2025
A HUGE win vs Buffalo on MNF has the fellas all goofy, but there may be hell to pay in SF this weekend. Forgot to mention- new towns or cities stopping in to say hey Dallas,TX; Edmonton, AB CA (friend of the show, Canadian Kari), Las Vegas, NV;...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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26:32
EPISODE 7 - Grits Blitz!!! Stingiest Defense in NFL History (1977)
For Curse doubters, we present this compelling evidence: The single greatest defense in NFL history is good enough for a 7-7 record. Again, the single greatest defense in NFL history is good enough for a 7-7 record.
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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20:50
EPISODE 6 - A Bit of a Predicament: Swamp Fox (1974-76)
The Falcons reap the rewards of a poorly run front office and myriad coaching changes in search of the winning formula. Marion “The Swamp Fox” Campbell is our next coach by default.
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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22:59
EPISODE 5- We Start WINNING!!- Plus the Honest-To-God True Story of the NFC West (1971-74)
A lot going on here… The Falcons learn how to win under the reign of the irascible Norm Van Brocklin, “The Dutchman” shows off his tendency to throw fists at players and press alike, Dave Hampton rushes for 1000 yards then promptly loses it, an...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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28:46
Curse News 10/02/25
We beat the Commanders... But the Bills are lurking. The joy of the Bye week.
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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19:02
EPISODE 4- Enter The Dutchman (1968-1970)
Norm Van Brocklin, fresh off a tempestuous tenure with the Minnesota Vikings (where he quit his job), replaces Coach Norb Hecker in game four of a disastrous season. Things begin to turn around. But the curse lurks…
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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18:14
EPISODE 3 - The Unfortunate Tenure of Coach Norb Hecker (1966-68)
Chuck and Dan discuss the hopeful ending to 1966, the train wreck that was 1967, and, ultimately, the end of Coach Norb Hecker’s tenure in the fall of 1968.Email us at:CurseOfTheFalcons@yahoo.comSocial media under construct...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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24:07
EPISODE 2 - Getting Players - Help Needed; Hiring for All Positions (1965-1966)
We have a stadium. We have a league. We need players. Chuck and Dan take you through the three methods used in the building of the Falcons’ 1966 42-man roster (yes, only 42) Also training camp and some moral victories.Email us at:...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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27:54
EPISODE 1 - Early Falcon History- Deep Pockets, Old Granny, and a New Stadium (1959-1965)
The roots of the Falcons reach back to the late 1950s when Atlanta mayor Ivan Allen, Jr. led a group of potential investors looking to lure a pro team to the Deep South. Chuck and Dan set out on their quest to “Reverse the Curse” by creating th...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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15:08
Curse News 8/28/2025
The preseason is over..... but the Curse lives on. And on. And on. And on!!!! Still, we can’t stop believing.
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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18:33
Curse News: All Alone... 08/21/25
Chuck is feeling lonely tonight as the curse has hit his cohost and producer... It may not be worth the effort to listen.
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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4:34
