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Theo and Eric talk all things football and NFL related, including series about the history of NFL franchises. Join us as we paint the picture of the history of the NFL in context with today’s game. Follow us on Twitter: @CheckDCharlies Follow us on Instagram: @checkdowncharlies Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/checkdown-charlies-football-podcast/id1553276048 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/55MV05OUrh4WqCgzp4PD3P
Episodes
![Footy vs. Football - Euro 2024 vs. The NFL](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/10974855/2021_Full_Logo8jphj_300x300.png)
Wednesday Jun 19, 2024
Footy vs. Football - Euro 2024 vs. The NFL
Wednesday Jun 19, 2024
Wednesday Jun 19, 2024
On this week's episode, Theo and Eric talk Euro 2024 and how the best and brightest stars of the two best sports in the world compare to one another. Join Checkdown Charlies for the intersection of Footy and Football.
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![Miami Dolphins: Ep. 44 - Vic Fangio Talk and Tim McKyer](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/10974855/2021_Full_Logo8jphj_300x300.png)
Wednesday Jun 05, 2024
Miami Dolphins: Ep. 44 - Vic Fangio Talk and Tim McKyer
Wednesday Jun 05, 2024
Wednesday Jun 05, 2024
On this week's episode, the guys talk about Don Shula's LEAST favourite player of all time: Tim McKyer. Find out why Tim McKyer was so controversial here. The guys also get into why Vic Fangio didn't work out as DC of the Dolphins, and what could have lead the Dolphins brass to make a better decision.
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Sports Illustrated "Scorecard" by Craig Neff - December 12, 1988: https://vault.si.com/vault/1988/12/12/scorecard
Sports Illustrated "The Super Bowl that tore a family apart, forever changed stadium deals" by Michael Rosenberg, November 23, 2015: https://www.si.com/nfl/2015/11/23/miami-dolphins-super-bowl-joe-robbie-stadium
Don Shula: A Biography of the Winningest Coach in NFL History
By Carlo DeVito 2018: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/40948210-don-shula?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=wJfyFibd5F&rank=1
Shula The Coach of the NFL’s Greatest Generation
By Mark Ribowsky August 2019 https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/41817521-shula?ref=nav_sb_ss_1_14
100 Things Dolphins Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die
By Armando Salguero https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/53715713-100-things-dolphins-fans-should-know-do-before-they-die?ref=nav_sb_ss_1_19
![Miami Dolphins - Ep. 43 - The Great Left Side: Webb and Sims' Dolphins Impact](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/10974855/2021_Full_Logo8jphj_300x300.png)
Wednesday May 22, 2024
Miami Dolphins - Ep. 43 - The Great Left Side: Webb and Sims' Dolphins Impact
Wednesday May 22, 2024
Wednesday May 22, 2024
Dive into the untold story of the Miami Dolphins’ 1990 resurgence in our latest episode! Discover how two rookie sensations, Richmond Webb and Keith Sims, revolutionized the offensive line. Hear exclusive insights from NFL legends and uncover the pivotal moves by Monte Clark that fortified the Dolphins’ front
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Sports Illustrated "Scorecard" by Craig Neff - December 12, 1988: https://vault.si.com/vault/1988/12/12/scorecard
Sports Illustrated "The Super Bowl that tore a family apart, forever changed stadium deals" by Michael Rosenberg, November 23, 2015: https://www.si.com/nfl/2015/11/23/miami-dolphins-super-bowl-joe-robbie-stadium
Don Shula: A Biography of the Winningest Coach in NFL History
By Carlo DeVito 2018: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/40948210-don-shula?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=wJfyFibd5F&rank=1
Shula The Coach of the NFL’s Greatest Generation
By Mark Ribowsky August 2019 https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/41817521-shula?ref=nav_sb_ss_1_14
100 Things Dolphins Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die
By Armando Salguero https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/53715713-100-things-dolphins-fans-should-know-do-before-they-die?ref=nav_sb_ss_1_19
![The Ax-Cident and 2024 Draft Recap](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/10974855/2021_Full_Logo8jphj_300x300.png)
Thursday May 09, 2024
The Ax-Cident and 2024 Draft Recap
Thursday May 09, 2024
Thursday May 09, 2024
On this episode, Theo breaks down why Jack Del Rio brought a murder weapon into the locker room, and who is the most popular QB on social media?
Theo and Eric break down their thoughts on the Dolphins 2024 Draft, and how this compares to the historic 1983 Draft.
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![Miami Dolphins - Ep. 42 - The Maverick of Miami: Joe Robbie's Untold Story (Part 2)](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/10974855/2021_Full_Logo8jphj_300x300.png)
Wednesday Apr 24, 2024
Miami Dolphins - Ep. 42 - The Maverick of Miami: Joe Robbie's Untold Story (Part 2)
Wednesday Apr 24, 2024
Wednesday Apr 24, 2024
Join Checkdown Charlies for Part 2 of the legendary saga of the man who defied odds to establish the Miami Dolphins. From his roots in South Dakota, to the pinnacle of professional football, Joe Robbie pissed a lot of people off on the way.
We explore how Robbie built up his empire, and how it quickly crumbled without him.
Learn about the founder who not only introduced football to South Florida but also shaped the NFL landscape with his visionary leadership and controversial yet effective management style.
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Sports Illustrated "Scorecard" by Craig Neff - December 12, 1988: https://vault.si.com/vault/1988/12/12/scorecard
Sports Illustrated "The Super Bowl that tore a family apart, forever changed stadium deals" by Michael Rosenberg, November 23, 2015: https://www.si.com/nfl/2015/11/23/miami-dolphins-super-bowl-joe-robbie-stadium
Don Shula: A Biography of the Winningest Coach in NFL History
By Carlo DeVito 2018: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/40948210-don-shula?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=wJfyFibd5F&rank=1
Shula The Coach of the NFL’s Greatest Generation
By Mark Ribowsky August 2019 https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/41817521-shula?ref=nav_sb_ss_1_14
100 Things Dolphins Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die
By Armando Salguero https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/53715713-100-things-dolphins-fans-should-know-do-before-they-die?ref=nav_sb_ss_1_19
![Miami Dolphins - Ep. 41 - The Maverick of Miami: Joe Robbie's Untold Story (Part 1)](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/10974855/2021_Full_Logo8jphj_300x300.png)
Wednesday Apr 10, 2024
Miami Dolphins - Ep. 41 - The Maverick of Miami: Joe Robbie's Untold Story (Part 1)
Wednesday Apr 10, 2024
Wednesday Apr 10, 2024
Join Checkdown Charlies in the legendary saga of the man who defied odds to establish the Miami Dolphins. From his roots in South Dakota, to the pinnacle of professional football, Joe Robbie pissed a lot of people off on the way.
Learn about the founder who not only introduced football to South Florida but also shaped the NFL landscape with his visionary leadership and controversial yet effective management style.
Follow us on socials!
X: @CheckDCharlies
FB/IG/Threads: @checkdowncharlies
Sports Illustrated "Scorecard" by Craig Neff - December 12, 1988: https://vault.si.com/vault/1988/12/12/scorecard
Sports Illustrated "The Super Bowl that tore a family apart, forever changed stadium deals" by Michael Rosenberg, November 23, 2015: https://www.si.com/nfl/2015/11/23/miami-dolphins-super-bowl-joe-robbie-stadium
Don Shula: A Biography of the Winningest Coach in NFL History
By Carlo DeVito 2018: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/40948210-don-shula?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=wJfyFibd5F&rank=1
Shula The Coach of the NFL’s Greatest Generation
By Mark Ribowsky August 2019 https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/41817521-shula?ref=nav_sb_ss_1_14
100 Things Dolphins Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die
By Armando Salguero https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/53715713-100-things-dolphins-fans-should-know-do-before-they-die?ref=nav_sb_ss_1_19
![Miami Dolphins - Ep. 40 - Duper's Downfall: Cocaine, Cameras, and Controversy](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/10974855/2021_Full_Logo8jphj_300x300.png)
Wednesday Mar 27, 2024
Miami Dolphins - Ep. 40 - Duper's Downfall: Cocaine, Cameras, and Controversy
Wednesday Mar 27, 2024
Wednesday Mar 27, 2024
Join Theo and Eric as they explore the troubling saga of Mark Duper, a star struggling with personal demons, ensnared in a web of cocaine abuse and partying with drug dealers that threatened to tarnish the team's reputation.
We also talk of the potential departure of star QB, Dan Marino, and the internal frictions that hinted at a deeper issue within the squad. Through interviews and insights, we'll dissect the rumors of Marino's near-trade to the Raiders—a move that could have altered the NFL landscape forever.
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Sports Illustrated "Scorecard" by Craig Neff - December 12, 1988: https://vault.si.com/vault/1988/12/12/scorecard
Sports Illustrated "The Super Bowl that tore a family apart, forever changed stadium deals" by Michael Rosenberg, November 23, 2015: https://www.si.com/nfl/2015/11/23/miami-dolphins-super-bowl-joe-robbie-stadium
Don Shula: A Biography of the Winningest Coach in NFL History
By Carlo DeVito 2018: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/40948210-don-shula?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=wJfyFibd5F&rank=1
Shula The Coach of the NFL’s Greatest Generation
By Mark Ribowsky August 2019 https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/41817521-shula?ref=nav_sb_ss_1_14
100 Things Dolphins Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die
By Armando Salguero https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/53715713-100-things-dolphins-fans-should-know-do-before-they-die?ref=nav_sb_ss_1_19
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![Miami Dolphins - Ep. 39 - Rounding Out The 80s](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/10974855/2021_Full_Logo8jphj_300x300.png)
Wednesday Mar 13, 2024
Miami Dolphins - Ep. 39 - Rounding Out The 80s
Wednesday Mar 13, 2024
Wednesday Mar 13, 2024
On this week's episode, Theo and Eric conduct a postmortem on the Dolphins of the late 80s. The Dolphins lose a legend. Joe Robbie's Stadium bet pays off, and where did the Dolphins go wrong?
QUESTION: What do you think happened to the Dolphins of the late 80s? Leave a comment and follow us below to let us know.
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Sources:
ARTICLE: DOLPHINS’ NEW PLAY: WAITING FOR MARINO
New York Times
By Michael Janofsky
AUG. 18, 1985
https://www.nytimes.com/1985/08/18/sports/dolphins-new-play-waitning-for-marino.html
ARTICLE: MARINO HOLDOUT TAKES A CONFRONTATIONAL TURN
Orlando Sentinel
AUG. 31, 1985
https://www.orlandosentinel.com/1985/08/31/marino-holdout-takes-a-confrontational-turn/
ARTICLE: NO NEW CONTRACT BUT MARINO ENDS HIS HOLDOUT
L.A Times
L.A TIMES ARCHIVES
SEPT. 1, 1985
https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1985-09-01-sp-25860-story.html
ARTICLE: THE RISE AND FALL OF A.J
SUN SENTINEL
SEPT. 3, 1985
https://www.sun-sentinel.com/1985/09/03/the-rise-and-fall-of-aj/
ARTICLE: AFC EAST PREVIEW
By Paul Zimmerman
SEPT. 4, 1985
https://vault.si.com/vault/1985/09/04/afc-east
ARTICLE: SHULA PULLS MARINO, OILERS PULL OUT WIN, 26-23
LA TIMES ARCHIVES
SEPT. 9, 1985
ARTICLE: DOLPHINS TAKE DENVER BY STORM, 30-26
LA TIMES
By Bob Oates
SEPT. 30, 1985
https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1985-09-30-sp-17630-story.html
ARTICLE: HE KEEPS DANNY OFF HIS FANNY
CENTER DWIGHT STEPHENSON’S BLOCKING MAKES LIFE EASY FOR Dan Marino
By Rick Telander
SEPT. 30, 1985
ARTICLE: RALLY BY DOLPHINS TOPS STEELERS, 24-20
New York Times
OCT. 7, 1985
https://www.nytimes.com/1985/10/07/sports/nfl-rally-by-dolphins-tops-steelers-24-20.html
DOLPHINS BOLSTER THEIR DEFENSE FOR THE JETS TONIGHT
LA TIMES ARCHIVES
OCT. 14th, 1985
https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1985-10-14-sp-14770-story.html
DOLPHINS MAKE ‘HUGE’ TRADE ALL-PRO GREEN JOINS MIAMI FOR 2 DRAFT CHOICES
Sun Sentinel
OCT. 10th, 1985
FREEMAN MCNEIL GAINED 173 YARDS AND THE JETS’ DEFENSE…
By Joe Sherman
UPI Archives
OCT. 14th, 1985
https://www.upi.com/Archives/1985/10/14/Freeman-McNeil-gained-173-yards-and-the-Jets-defense/3411100960408/
JETS STOP MARINO AND RUSH PAST DOLPHINS INTO FIRST
By Gerald Eskenazi
New York Times
OCT. 15th, 1985
https://www.nytimes.com/1985/10/15/sports/jets-stop-marino-and-rush-past-dolphins-into-first.html
ARTICLE: HIPPLE’S 3 TOUCHDOWN PASSES LEAD LIONS OVER DOLPHINS
Washington Post
OCT. 28th, 1985
ARTICLE: GROGAN-LED DRIVES BOOST PATRIOTS BY MIAMI, 17-13
Washington Post
NOV 4th, 1985
![Miami Dolphins - Ep.38 - 1986](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/10974855/2021_Full_Logo8jphj_300x300.png)
Wednesday Feb 28, 2024
Miami Dolphins - Ep.38 - 1986
Wednesday Feb 28, 2024
Wednesday Feb 28, 2024
On this week's episode, Theo and Eric cover the 1986 season. Expectations were as high as ever for the Dolphins, but would their Achilles heel allow them to deliver?
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ARTICLE: DOLPHINS’ NEW PLAY: WAITING FOR MARINO
New York Times
By Michael Janofsky
AUG. 18, 1985
https://www.nytimes.com/1985/08/18/sports/dolphins-new-play-waitning-for-marino.html
ARTICLE: MARINO HOLDOUT TAKES A CONFRONTATIONAL TURN
Orlando Sentinel
AUG. 31, 1985
https://www.orlandosentinel.com/1985/08/31/marino-holdout-takes-a-confrontational-turn/
ARTICLE: NO NEW CONTRACT BUT MARINO ENDS HIS HOLDOUT
L.A Times
L.A TIMES ARCHIVES
SEPT. 1, 1985
https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1985-09-01-sp-25860-story.html
ARTICLE: THE RISE AND FALL OF A.J
SUN SENTINEL
SEPT. 3, 1985
https://www.sun-sentinel.com/1985/09/03/the-rise-and-fall-of-aj/
ARTICLE: AFC EAST PREVIEW
By Paul Zimmerman
SEPT. 4, 1985
https://vault.si.com/vault/1985/09/04/afc-east
ARTICLE: SHULA PULLS MARINO, OILERS PULL OUT WIN, 26-23
LA TIMES ARCHIVES
SEPT. 9, 1985
ARTICLE: DOLPHINS TAKE DENVER BY STORM, 30-26
LA TIMES
By Bob Oates
SEPT. 30, 1985
https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1985-09-30-sp-17630-story.html
ARTICLE: HE KEEPS DANNY OFF HIS FANNY
CENTER DWIGHT STEPHENSON’S BLOCKING MAKES LIFE EASY FOR Dan Marino
By Rick Telander
SEPT. 30, 1985
ARTICLE: RALLY BY DOLPHINS TOPS STEELERS, 24-20
New York Times
OCT. 7, 1985
https://www.nytimes.com/1985/10/07/sports/nfl-rally-by-dolphins-tops-steelers-24-20.html
DOLPHINS BOLSTER THEIR DEFENSE FOR THE JETS TONIGHT
LA TIMES ARCHIVES
OCT. 14th, 1985
https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1985-10-14-sp-14770-story.html
DOLPHINS MAKE ‘HUGE’ TRADE ALL-PRO GREEN JOINS MIAMI FOR 2 DRAFT CHOICES
Sun Sentinel
OCT. 10th, 1985
FREEMAN MCNEIL GAINED 173 YARDS AND THE JETS’ DEFENSE…
By Joe Sherman
UPI Archives
OCT. 14th, 1985
https://www.upi.com/Archives/1985/10/14/Freeman-McNeil-gained-173-yards-and-the-Jets-defense/3411100960408/
JETS STOP MARINO AND RUSH PAST DOLPHINS INTO FIRST
By Gerald Eskenazi
New York Times
OCT. 15th, 1985
https://www.nytimes.com/1985/10/15/sports/jets-stop-marino-and-rush-past-dolphins-into-first.html
ARTICLE: HIPPLE’S 3 TOUCHDOWN PASSES LEAD LIONS OVER DOLPHINS
Washington Post
OCT. 28th, 1985
ARTICLE: GROGAN-LED DRIVES BOOST PATRIOTS BY MIAMI, 17-13
Washington Post
NOV 4th, 1985
![Miami Dolphins - Ep.37 - 1985 (Part 2)](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/10974855/2021_Full_Logo8jphj_300x300.png)
Wednesday Feb 14, 2024
Miami Dolphins - Ep.37 - 1985 (Part 2)
Wednesday Feb 14, 2024
Wednesday Feb 14, 2024
On this week's episode, Theo and Eric explore the incredible turnaround of the 1985 season, including an epic Monday Night Clash with the Undefeated 1985 Bears. Can the Dolphins maintain their legacy with legends in attendance?
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ARTICLE: DOLPHINS’ NEW PLAY: WAITING FOR MARINO
New York Times
By Michael Janofsky
AUG. 18, 1985
https://www.nytimes.com/1985/08/18/sports/dolphins-new-play-waitning-for-marino.html
ARTICLE: MARINO HOLDOUT TAKES A CONFRONTATIONAL TURN
Orlando Sentinel
AUG. 31, 1985
https://www.orlandosentinel.com/1985/08/31/marino-holdout-takes-a-confrontational-turn/
ARTICLE: NO NEW CONTRACT BUT MARINO ENDS HIS HOLDOUT
L.A Times
L.A TIMES ARCHIVES
SEPT. 1, 1985
https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1985-09-01-sp-25860-story.html
ARTICLE: THE RISE AND FALL OF A.J
SUN SENTINEL
SEPT. 3, 1985
https://www.sun-sentinel.com/1985/09/03/the-rise-and-fall-of-aj/
ARTICLE: AFC EAST PREVIEW
By Paul Zimmerman
SEPT. 4, 1985
https://vault.si.com/vault/1985/09/04/afc-east
ARTICLE: SHULA PULLS MARINO, OILERS PULL OUT WIN, 26-23
LA TIMES ARCHIVES
SEPT. 9, 1985
ARTICLE: DOLPHINS TAKE DENVER BY STORM, 30-26
LA TIMES
By Bob Oates
SEPT. 30, 1985
https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1985-09-30-sp-17630-story.html
ARTICLE: HE KEEPS DANNY OFF HIS FANNY
CENTER DWIGHT STEPHENSON’S BLOCKING MAKES LIFE EASY FOR Dan Marino
By Rick Telander
SEPT. 30, 1985
ARTICLE: RALLY BY DOLPHINS TOPS STEELERS, 24-20
New York Times
OCT. 7, 1985
https://www.nytimes.com/1985/10/07/sports/nfl-rally-by-dolphins-tops-steelers-24-20.html
DOLPHINS BOLSTER THEIR DEFENSE FOR THE JETS TONIGHT
LA TIMES ARCHIVES
OCT. 14th, 1985
https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1985-10-14-sp-14770-story.html
DOLPHINS MAKE ‘HUGE’ TRADE ALL-PRO GREEN JOINS MIAMI FOR 2 DRAFT CHOICES
Sun Sentinel
OCT. 10th, 1985
FREEMAN MCNEIL GAINED 173 YARDS AND THE JETS’ DEFENSE…
By Joe Sherman
UPI Archives
OCT. 14th, 1985
https://www.upi.com/Archives/1985/10/14/Freeman-McNeil-gained-173-yards-and-the-Jets-defense/3411100960408/
JETS STOP MARINO AND RUSH PAST DOLPHINS INTO FIRST
By Gerald Eskenazi
New York Times
OCT. 15th, 1985
https://www.nytimes.com/1985/10/15/sports/jets-stop-marino-and-rush-past-dolphins-into-first.html
ARTICLE: HIPPLE’S 3 TOUCHDOWN PASSES LEAD LIONS OVER DOLPHINS
Washington Post
OCT. 28th, 1985
ARTICLE: GROGAN-LED DRIVES BOOST PATRIOTS BY MIAMI, 17-13
Washington Post
NOV 4th, 1985