TWIPF: THE PODCAST

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. Quote of the week: "Jim no like monkeys on the goal post." Intro-Outro music: "Let's Go Big O" by Sam Spence. 

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 care about the Raiders." Intro-outro music: "Breakaway." 

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 (couldn't pick between them): 1) I'll take a seven man sled over a tractor; and 2) If you are dumb enough to step on the end line, and you're still willing to tangle with some guy coming at your throat, be my guest." 

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 work to do something like that." Intro-outro music: Hebraic Sorrow

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." 

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 is "Jersey City Hustle."

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 Bradford Dillman's draft picks for the 49ers. Quote of the week: "Phipps to Pitts, twenty-six, equals six." Intro-outro music is "To the Well Once Too Often."

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 water under the bridge go beneath him..." Intro-outro music: "High Adventure," by Silvio & Cortley. 

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, Pennsylvania, that's where I saw bloodsucking monkeys." Intro-Outro music: "Gut Pride," by Sam Spence.

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 less than 10 yards; and the great passing combination of Widby to Nitschke. Quote of the week: "I don't wanna know how to find out about enjoying gum chewing without any teeth." Intro-outro music: "High Stakes," by William Loose.

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. 

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 in my shirts twenty years ago." Intro-outro music is "Splitsville," by William Loose. 

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 of Celebrating." Intro-outro music: "Beat Documentary 7." (at least I think that's what it's called)

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 the sidelines." Intr-Outro music: "Travelin' Tune, by Sam Spence.

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 "Last Second Victory," by William Loose. 

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 days, his head's going to be in there with it." Intro-outro music is "Hit the Hole," by William Loose. 

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."

This week we discuss how you can't call a timeout when you're unconscious, Mike Curtis's rousing speech, the disastrous final Pats game at Harvard, broomball shoes; and laterals, laterals, laterals. Quote of the week: "Spiritually, it's over for them. Mathematically, no." 

This week we discuss short-careered running backs, a kicker from Wales, the end of Kezar, Wayne Walker's chasedown, a man  named Gayle, and the Statue of Liberty play. Quote of the week: "I must have missed this game, either doing my homework, or listening to Bobby Sherman records." 

This week we discuss Franklin Field's artificial surface, University of North Texas alumni, Kapp's futility, and the Chief's horse mascot. Quote of the week: "I don't want you running around, faking blitzes, getting out of position."

This week we discuss Tarkenton's devotion to TWIPF, Frank Ryan's last pass, Bobby Douglass's career game, NFL players in the movies, and Leroy Kelly joining an exclusive club. Quote of the week: "You can't have a long trunk and short legs." 

This week we discuss the tragedy of Chuck Hughes, the Legend of George Blanda, the Terrible Terrys and the Tenske Twins; and collisions with end zone fences. Quote of the week: "Didn't they know about continuity back then?"

This week, we discuss Dave Meggysey and others who've quit the game, what Lombardi said to Chuck Mercein, the almost-Hall of Famer Jimmy Orr, the late John Madden, and the post-NFL life of Ernie Green. Quote of the week: "I like Erich Barnes. He holds onto the greasy pigskin for another Griese interception."

This week we discuss Zorba the Patriot, MacArthur Lane's career game, the sad ending of Travis Williams, Bart Starr Day, and Tom on the history of bump and run. Quote of the week: "This town saw him through a generation, from the hippies and flower children, to Reaganomics." 

This week we discuss the failed NFL career of John Huarte, the life success of Pettis Norman, and various interesting things going on in the end zone. Quote of the week: "Walter Johnson just big trains his face into the turf." 

This week we discuss end zone tackles made long after the play is over, Terry Bradshaw's dubious record, Elijah Nevett's career game, and wonder whether it's better to be "untracked" or "on track." Quote of the week: "Spectators line the edges of the shrubbery, waiting to get pushed into the bush." 

This week we discuss Dyche Stadium, Shula shenanigans, postgame player camaraderie, and  the subpar careers of Don Gault and Ken Vinyard. Quote of the week: "Pianissimo on the ice cream suit."