Checkdown Charlies Football Podcast

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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

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Wednesday Aug 07, 2024

Miami Dolphins - Ep. 49 - 1994 Part 2: The Fake Spike

Wednesday Aug 07, 2024

"CLOCK! CLOCK!" - Dan Marino yelled with 38 seconds to go in the game, trying to lead his team to victory...

In Part 2 of the 1994 season, Checkdown Charlies relive the epic Fake Spike/Clock Play that defeated the Jets as the Dolphins battle through another rollercoaster of emotions during the 1994 season.

Let us know what you remember most about this season on X/Twitter!

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Sources:

Sports Illustrated: An Arm and a Leg by S.L. Price

Sports Illustrated: Showdown by Michael Silver: https://vault.si.com/vault/1995/01/09/showdown-in-a-rare-clash-between-two-nfl-legends-dan-marinos-dolphins-beat-joe-montanas-chiefs

Sports Illustrated: Tightly Focused For Miami Dolphin Coach Don Shula and His QB Dan Marino, It May be 1995 or Never by Johnette Howard

Sports Illustrated "Kiss that Past Goodbye" by Jill Lieber 06/09/1993

Sports Illustrated: 05/09/1994 [[LT Richmond Webb]] - by Kelly Whiteside

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

[1994 Miami Dolphins Team Season Highlights "Back Where They Belong"](https://youtu.be/GxNoikLidDc)

https://www.nytimes.com/1994/09/05/sports/pro-football-marino-silences-all-doubters.html - NYT Article

UPI: https://www.upi.com/Archives/1994/09/04/Dolphins-39-Patriots-35/6628778651200/

Today in Pro Football History - https://fs64sports.blogspot.com/2014/09/1994-marino-dolphins-rally-but-moon.html

Highlights posted by SW561 on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HfbVn6pV-WY&list=PLMEvmWUXOax-qCtlXyT11R3H6OJH0KKKi

https://www.colts.com/news/series-flashback-1995-8702416

https://www.tampabay.com/archive/1995/10/30/dolphins-get-best-of-bills/

https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1995-11-13-sp-2532-story.html

https://www.tampabay.com/archive/1995/11/21/49ers-hit-gold-again-in-miami/

https://www.upi.com/Archives/1995/12/17/Bills-23-Dolphins-20/3945819176400/

https://greensboro.com/bills-first-half-surge-too-much-for-dolphins/article_77e040d1-ddee-5d8d-bbf9-ff8e3e267fef.html

https://www.buffalobills.com/news/top-5-memorable-bills-dolphins-rivalry-games-12201209

https://web.archive.org/web/20201130143321/https://www.miamiherald.com/sports/nfl/miami-dolphins/article122362759.html

https://www.si.com/nfl/dolphins/news/miami-dolphins-complete-playoff-history-with-rematches

https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/30664361/for-buffalo-bills-1995-team-playoff-surge-evokes-memories-last-franchise-ruled-afc-east

All music apart from Intro and Outro downloaded from Pixabay. Intro and Outro composed by Eric Rizoli

Wednesday Jul 31, 2024

Miami Dolphins - Ep. 48 - 1994 Part 1: Marino's Comeback & The Shula Bowl

Wednesday Jul 31, 2024

On this week's episode, we take you back through Marino's explosive comeback victory in Week 1 against New England. Don Shula becomes the first NFL coach to win against his own son. The Dolphins keep their fans on the edge of their seats with hard-fought, come from behind battles.

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Sports Illustrated "Kiss that Past Goodbye" by Jill Lieber 06/09/1993
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

Wednesday Jul 24, 2024

Miami Dolphins - Ep. 47 - 1993: Bryan Cox, Thanksgiving, & Shula's Historic Win

Wednesday Jul 24, 2024

Checkdown Charlies bring you the roller-coaster of emotions that was the 1993 Miami Dolphins season. Can the Dolphins locked-and-loaded offense carry them to success? Find out how one slip-up on Thanksgiving leads the Dolphins to a famous victory!

We also re-live the historic 325th win of Don Shula's career, cementing an everlasting legacy in NFL lore.

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Wednesday Jul 17, 2024

Miami Dolphins - Ep. 46 - 1992: Freedom of Free Agency

Wednesday Jul 17, 2024

Checkdown Charlies break down the advent of Free Agency, a player's revolution in the NFL. Free agents line up to head to sunny South Florida as disgruntled employees fight for their fair share. How will Shula, Marino and the Dolphins cope?

Can the Dolphins solve their RB woes, make their way through the AFC and beat the powerhouse Bills? Tune in and find out!

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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

Wednesday Jul 10, 2024

Miami Dolphins - Ep. 45 - 1991 and the Downfall of Sammie Smith

Wednesday Jul 10, 2024

Can the Dolphins continue their resurgent 1990 season? Tune in to find out how the Dolphins fared. Listen in to find out more about former 1st rounder Sammie Smith who followed in the apparent tradition of Dolphins RBs, and how he turned his life around.

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Wednesday Jun 19, 2024

Footy vs. Football - Euro 2024 vs. The NFL

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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Wednesday Jun 05, 2024

Miami Dolphins: Ep. 44 - Vic Fangio Talk and Tim McKyer

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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Wednesday May 22, 2024

Miami Dolphins - Ep. 43 - The Great Left Side: Webb and Sims' Dolphins Impact

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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Thursday May 09, 2024

The Ax-Cident and 2024 Draft Recap

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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Wednesday Apr 24, 2024

Miami Dolphins - Ep. 42 - The Maverick of Miami: Joe Robbie's Untold Story (Part 2)

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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