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TWIPF: THE PODCAST

Ed Carter and James Jones

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.

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S6 · E3
Yesterday · 1 hr 3 min
1974, Week 3
This week we discuss the careers of kicker John Smith, not-quite-HOF quarterback Ken Anderson, very large wide receiver Harold Carmichael, and "the most offensive defensive player" Ted Hendricks. Quote of the week: "We don't have a license to advertise booze." Intro-outro music: "Forearm Shiver," by Sam Spence.
S6 · E2
September 21 · 1 hr 9 min
1974, Week 2
This week we discuss the film The Black 6, Mark Moseley's comeback, Bramo's consecutive games with a catch record, bad artifical turf, the first regular season overtime game, and the Ultimate Stat Symmetry. Quote of the week: "The loungers in the grassy knoll, boy do they got it made in the shade. And even when they don't, it's a cool place to be." Intro-outro music: "Pigskin Jazz," by William Loose.
S6 · E1
September 2 · 1 hr 25 min
1974, Week 1
This week we discuss the pronunciation of "Gilliam"; White Shoes and white tubas; bad fan signs; untucked jerseys; and changes for the news season. Quote of the week: "I see grocks. It's strawberry city if you fall down there." Intro-outro music: a William Loose tune, but don't know the title.
S5 · E16
January 6 · 44 min
1973, Weeks 16, 17
This week, we discuss: nine straight possessions with a turnover in the Vikings-Cowboys game; famous players from South River, New Jersey; Csonka's two great games and hardly any passing by the Dolphins; the dissing of Charlie Pride; and Don Shula explains the blocking schemes that crushed the Vikings. Quote of the week: "We can see that sideline photographer - droopy mustache, plaid pants, he looks like Doug from New Zoo Revue." Intro-outro music: "Westside Rumble," by Sam Spence.
S5 · E15
Dec 8, 2025 · 36 min
1973, Week 15
This week we discuss: good games by Oscar Reed and John Gilliam; Carl Eller's blackboard smashing; Willie Brown's big pick six; graduates of Fisk University and Truman State; and the surviving Dolphins. Quote of the week: "The Steelers tightened their pucker straps." Intro-outro music: Big Game America
S5 · E14
Oct 2, 2025 · 51 min
1973, Week 14
This week we discuss the final games of many players; several runners missing the 1,000 yard mark; the life and careers of Robert Newhouse, Mike Garrett, and Billy Joe Green; and Stat Symmetry of the Year. Quote of the week: "Bittersweet farewell for John Brodie. Fans saw him for 17 years, from Eisenhower to Watergate." Intro-outro music is "Big Band Jump," by Sam Spence.
S5 · E13
Sep 15, 2025 · 55 min
1973, Week 13
This week, we discuss the times that many players from a team caught at least one pass; Bobby Bryant's nice career; the Colts' college quarterback defensive backs; Biletnikoff's attitude (again); and who the heck is Paul Staroba? Quote of the week: "Damn those diagonal lines in the end zone, just like Baltimore. They gotta do it in Detroit, too?" Intro-outro music: "To Arms," by William Loose.
S5 · E12
Sep 5, 2025 · 1 hr 9 min
1973, Week 12
This week we discuss Ken Willard's athletic prowess; players who played their final years on unexpected teams; streaks for teams not getting shut out; Fred Biletnikoff's shoulder chip; and Don Shula's end of game brilliance. Quote of the week: "The Lion pass rush had Hart throwing from his earhole." Intro-outro music is "NFL no 331," by William Loose.
S5 · E11
Aug 8, 2025 · 58 min
1973, Week 11
This week we discuss Karl Kassulke Day; the career of Silky Sullivan; player in the HOF who maybe shouldn't be, and those who aren't but should be; stats that don't tell the whole story of some games; and the all time Super Stat Symmetry. Quote of the week: "The dangers in those days for NFL players were not only on the field." And a trigger warning: if the thought of heterosexual men holding hands disturbs you, you may want to skip this episode. Intro-outro music is "Bayou Boogaloo," by William Loose.
S5 · E10
Jul 27, 2025 · 55 min
1973, Week 10
This week, we discuss some rare mistakes by Pat; too much punting; coaching matchups with some history; refs mixing it up with players; and a game Ed just can't let go of. Quote of the week: "You've got the super slo-motion going on the loaf-of-breading - that's how you manufacture consent." (a prize for anyone who can explain that!) Intro-outro music: a William Loose song whose title I do not know.
S5 · E9
Jul 15, 2025 · 53 min
1973 Week 9
TWIPF: The Podcast, 1973, Week 9 is online! This week we discuss the career of Ray Guy; TD catches that wouldn't have counted these days; some fantastic white jerseys; less than stellar signs by Jets fans; rare and unique final scores; and players knocking down folks on the sidelines. Intro-outro music: Action Ride, by Martha Jane Weber.
S5 · E8
Jul 2, 2025 · 49 min
1973, Week 8
This week we discuss Ted Kwalick's hometown; the last of Unitas and Brodie; a Jim Kiick impersonator; and the career of Lee Roy "Killer" Jordan. Intro-outro music: "Polished Off," by William Loose.
S5 · E7
May 19, 2025 · 54 min
1973, Week 7
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.
S5 · E6
Apr 27, 2025 · 1 hr
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 care about the Raiders." Intro-outro music: "Breakaway."
S5 · E5
Apr 22, 2025 · 54 min
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 (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."
S5 · E4
Apr 1, 2025 · 49 min
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 work to do something like that." Intro-outro music: Hebraic Sorrow
S5 · E3
Mar 17, 2025 · 53 min
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."
S5 · E2
Mar 3, 2025 · 52 min
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 is "Jersey City Hustle."
S5 · E1
Feb 4, 2025 · 1 hr 1 min
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 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."
S4 · E15
Oct 13, 2023 · 38 min
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 water under the bridge go beneath him..." Intro-outro music: "High Adventure," by Silvio & Cortley.

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