The Fish Tank: Miami Dolphins Tales From The Deep

Paul Soliai: Blessed and Thankful

10 Oct 2023

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With a rare combination of strength and athleticism, Paul Soliai served as an immovable force on the Miami Dolphins defense for seven seasons. The 6-4...

Dario Romero: Warrior Mentality

03 Oct 2023

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Dario Romero literally fought for everything he had in the National Football League. Undrafted out of Eastern Washington, the defensive tackle spent a...

Bill Zimpfer: I Was Rolling With the Mad Dog

26 Sep 2023

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From 1994 to 2001, Bill Zimpfer served as the radio voice of the Miami Dolphins, delivering play-by-play to DolFans alongside the legendary Jim “Mad...

Channing Crowder LIVE

19 Sep 2023

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No one has made more appearances (or has been more entertaining) on The Fish Tank than former Miami Dolphins linebacker, Channing Crowder, and he is b...

Joe Rose: LIVE with the Big Dog!

12 Sep 2023

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Joe Rose has entertained and informed Miami Dolphins fans for more than 30 years on sports talk radio and ranks in the top 10 all-time among Fins tigh...

Kevin Donnalley: A Mean Football Player

29 Aug 2023

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Kevin Donnalley arrived in Miami in 1998 after seven NFL seasons with the Houston and Tennessee Oilers, and brought with him reputation for playing up...

Bill Bant: The Original T.D.

15 Aug 2023

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In 1997, Bill Bant turned a temporary position as a stand-in for the Miami Dolphins new official mascot, T.D., into a decade-long run of winning over ...

A.J. Francis: Top Dolla

01 Aug 2023

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From Miami Dolphins defender, to Uber driver, to rapper, to professional wrestler, A.J. Francis has never been afraid to step outside of the box. Dive...

Israel Gutierrez: I Was a Dolphins Person First

18 Jul 2023

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Israel Gutierrez is best known for covering the NBA for ESPN and the Miami Heat for the Miami Herald, but his Dolphins ties reach further than one mig...

Chris Chambers: Toe Drag Swag

05 Jul 2023

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Miami Dolphins Tales From The Deep Selected by the Dolphins in the second round of the 2001 NFL Draft, Chris Chambers would spend seven seasons in Mi...

Xavien Howard: Make ‘Em Believe

16 Jun 2023

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Miami Dolphins Tales From The Deep No NFL player has been as prolific at taking away passes intended for opposing receivers than Xavien Howard since ...

Jeff Wilson Jr.: Energy

07 Jun 2023

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Miami Dolphins Tales From The Deep. After four and a half seasons with the San Francisco 49ers, Jeff Wilson, Jr. brought his infectious personality an...

Lousaka Polite: Take Somebody’s Soul

23 May 2023

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Miami Dolphins Tales From The Deep From 2008-2011, Lousaka Polite was one of, if not the most effective short yardage weapons in the National Footbal...

Emmanuel Ogbah: Grateful

02 May 2023

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Miami Dolphins Tales From The Deep Emmanuel Ogbah has been a dominant force on the Miami Dolphins defensive front and a leader in the locker room, as...

Mark Clayton: I Wanna Win

18 Apr 2023

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Miami Dolphins Tales From The Deep Mark Clayton set the Miami Dolphins single-season receiving record with 1,389 yards in 1984 and remained on top of ...

Zach Thomas: I’m Grateful

03 Apr 2023

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Miami Dolphins Tales From The Deep On February 9, 2023, the world found out what Miami Dolphins fans have felt in their hearts for what has seemed li...

Reshad Jones: I Put In The Work

21 Mar 2023

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Miami Dolphins Tales From The Deep When current Miami Dolphins GM Chris Grier visited Georgia safety Reshad Jones prior to the 2010 NFL Draft, he saw ...

Joe Horrigan: Mr. Hall of Fame

09 Mar 2023

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Miami Dolphins Tales From The Deep  Regarded as the preeminent historian on professional football, Joe Horrigan has spent the past 45 years with the ...

He’s In! A Zach Thomas Tribute Episode

21 Feb 2023

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Miami Dolphins Tales From The Deep In celebration of Zach Thomas being selected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Class of 2023, OJ and Seth speak ...

Glenn Blackwood: Smart Football Players

07 Feb 2023

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_The Fish Tank_ spotlights Glenn Blackwood as he patrols the secondary for the team’s “Killer Bees” defense, hauls in 29 interceptions and more....

Obafemi Ayanbadejo: Character is Rewarded

24 Jan 2023

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Miami Dolphins Tales From The Deep A two-sport star in high school and at Cabrillo College in Aptos, California, Obafemi Ayanbadejo strategically purs...

Jay Fiedler: Looking Back at December 30, 2000

10 Jan 2023

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The Miami Dolphins are back in the NFL Postseason and OJ and Seth are looking back at the Fins thrilling December 30, 2000 contest against the Indiana...

Friday Fish Bites: One Game Season

06 Jan 2023

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Miami Dolphins Tales From The Deep OJ and Seth discuss the concept of a one game season as the Dolphins prepare to host the New York Jets this Sunday....

Dave Wannstedt: We’re Talkin’ Dolphins

27 Dec 2022

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Miami Dolphins Tales From The Deep Dave Wannstedt joined the Miami Dolphins organization in 1999 as Assistant Head to Jimmy Johnson and assumed the ro...

Friday Fish Bites: Pro Bowl Dolphins

23 Dec 2022

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On Wednesday, the NFL announced the complete rosters for the 2023 Pro Bowl Games and today, OJ and Seth look back at their favorite moments delivered ...

Pete Stoyanovich: Once a Dolphin, Always a Dolphin

20 Dec 2022

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Miami Dolphins Tales From The Deep A two-sport star at the University of Indiana, Pete Stoyanovich reached a level of success and popularity with the ...

Ritchie Owens: Youth is Wasted on the Young

13 Dec 2022

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Miami Dolphins Tales From The Deep A native of Philadelphia, Ritchie Owens attended Lehigh University before Washington selected him in the fifth roun...

Friday Fish Bites: Jaelan Phillips is The Man

09 Dec 2022

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Miami Dolphins Tales From The Deep  The Miami Dolphins recently named Jaelan Phillips their nominee for the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award P...

Alex Marvez: Every Batman Needs A Robin

06 Dec 2022

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Miami Dolphins Tales From The Deep Alex Marvez, currently a host for Sirius XM NFL Radio, has covered the National Football League as a beat writer, t...

Friday Fish Bites: Heading West

02 Dec 2022

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Miami Dolphins Tales From The Deep With the Dolphins headed to California for back-to-back contests against the 49ers and Chargers, OJ and Seth discus...

Brendon Ayanbadejo: Ahead of My Time

29 Nov 2022

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Miami Dolphins Tales From The Deep Brendon Ayanbadejo relentlessly pursued his NFL dream through eight different teams in four different leagues over ...

Friday Fish Bites: The Offensive Line

25 Nov 2022

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Miami Dolphins Tales From The Deep  In the wake of Miami’s 195-yard rushing performance against the Cleveland Browns, OJ and Seth dive deeper into ...

Akin Ayodele: Never Defeated

22 Nov 2022

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Miami Dolphins Tales From The Deep Akin Ayodele’s journey to the National Football League was anything but easy. The Dallas, Texas native overcame a...

Alec Ingold: One Extra Blade of Grass

15 Nov 2022

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Miami Dolphins Tales From The Deep Despite being the only fullback invited to the 2019 NFL Combine, Alec Ingold went undrafted and actually accepted a...

Friday Fish Bites: Tyreek and Raheem Give Back

11 Nov 2022

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Miami Dolphins Tales From The Deep As the Miami Dolphins leading receiver and leading rusher each prepare to hold charitable fundraisers this evening,...

Sage Rosenfels: Coaching Matters

08 Nov 2022

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Miami Dolphins Tales From The Deep A fourth-round draft choice by Washington in 2001, Sage Rosenfels was traded to Miami prior to the 2002 season and ...

Friday Fish Bites: What does All-In REALLY mean?

04 Nov 2022

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Miami Dolphins Tales From The Deep OJ and Seth are back with another bite-sized episode as they head into the weekend. The guys share their excitement...

Mike Pouncey: I’m Hiring People

01 Nov 2022

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Miami Dolphins Tales From The Deep A two-time First Team All-American at the University of Florida, Mike Pouncey appeared to be a can’t-miss prospec...

Friday Fish Bites: Examining the Offense

28 Oct 2022

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Miami Dolphins Tales From The Deep OJ and Seth discuss the Miami Dolphins offense, which is statistically one of the most efficient and most explosive...

Anthony Fasano: Cool Guys Don’t Bowl

25 Oct 2022

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Miami Dolphins Tales From The Deep After delivering one of the most prolific careers by a tight end in Notre Dame history, Anthony Fasano was selected...

Friday Fish Bites: Sunday Night Football

21 Oct 2022

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Miami Dolphins Tales From The Deep As the Dolphins prepare to host the Pittsburgh Steelers this Sunday night at Hard Rock Stadium, the guys explore Mi...

Ed Perry: Big GAM

18 Oct 2022

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Miami Dolphins Tales From The Deep A Richmond, Virginia native, Ed Perry played his college ball at James Madison University before being selected by ...

Friday Fish Bites: Skylar Thompson to Start

14 Oct 2022

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Miami Dolphins Tales From The Deep OJ and Seth introduce their first “bite sized” podcast episode as they react to Miami Dolphins’ Head Coach Mi...

Dave Shula: Tough Love

11 Oct 2022

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Miami Dolphins Tales From The Deep When your last name is Shula, football will flow through your veins, and that was certainly the case for Dave Shula...

Looking Back: Csonka, Little & Morris Dive in The Fish Tank

04 Oct 2022

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Miami Dolphins Tales From The Deep In celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the1972 Miami Dolphins Perfect Season, OJ and Seth revisit one of their ...

Kim Bokamper: Bo Knows

27 Sep 2022

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Miami Dolphins Tales From The Deep Selected by the Dolphins in the first round of the 1977 NFL Draft, Kim Bokamper played his entire career in Miami, ...

Rick Spielman: A Band of Brothers

20 Sep 2022

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Miami Dolphins Tales From The Deep To say that Rick Spielman has football flowing through his veins would be an understatement. The Canton, Ohio nativ...

Terry Kirby: I Am Cornholio

13 Sep 2022

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Miami Dolphins Tales From The Deep Terry Kirby was one of the most prolific high school athletes the state of Virginia has ever seen, leaving his mark...

Stanley Pritchett: I’m Just a Fullback

06 Sep 2022

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Miami Dolphins Tales From The Deep Born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia, Stanley Pritchett took his talents to an unexpected SEC school upon signing wi...

Remembering Jason Jenkins

05 Sep 2022

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Miami Dolphins Tales From The Deep In this special episode, OJ and Seth pay tribute to Jason Jenkins, Miami Dolphins Senior Vice President of Communic...

Ronnie Brown: Offering Hope

30 Aug 2022

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Former Dolphins running back, Ronnie Brown, dives into The Fish Tank for the first time since his March 12, 2019 groundbreaking appearance. The number...

Cleo Lemon: I Didn’t Take The Ordinary Path

23 Aug 2022

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Miami Dolphins Tales From The Deep Cleo Lemon’s unlikely odyssey from camp casualty to South Florida hero culminated when he forever etched his name...

Kevin Carter: Truth, Justice, and The American Way

16 Aug 2022

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Miami Dolphins Tales From The Deep No ordinary defender could possibly stand out in the shadow of two of the most famous offenses in football history ...

Rob Konrad: I’m Hitting The Shore

09 Aug 2022

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Miami Dolphins Tales From The Deep Rob Konrad, the last member of the Syracuse Orange football program to don the university’s legendary jersey numb...

Tim Bowens: You Don’t Want This Smoke

02 Aug 2022

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Miami Dolphins Tales From The Deep Tim Bowens made an immediate impact with the Miami Dolphins, who selected the massive defensive tackle in the first...

Elandon Roberts: Leadership is a Sacrifice

28 Jun 2022

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Miami Dolphins Tales From The Deep Elandon Roberts arrived in Miami in 2020 with two Super Bowl Championships under his belt, a wealth of experience, ...

Mike McDaniel: Authentic Intention

14 Jun 2022

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Miami Dolphins Tales From The Deep Mike McDaniel saw a lifelong dream become a reality on February 7, 2022 when he was named the 14th Head Coach in Mi...

Travis Daniels: Picture Perfect

31 May 2022

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Miami Dolphins Tales From The Deep Born and raised in Hollywood, Florida, Travis Daniels attended South Broward High School, less than 15 miles fro...

Nik Needham: Juice County

18 May 2022

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Miami Dolphins Tales From The Deep Hailing from Orange County, California, Nik Needham’s journey to Miami Gardens was far longer than just the 2,700...

Jaelan Phillips: There’s No Cheat Code To Success

26 Apr 2022

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Miami Dolphins Tales From The Deep A unique combination of size, speed, and athleticism helped Jaelan Phillips become the number one rated football re...

Tua Tagovailoa: Success Leaves Footprints

14 Apr 2022

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Miami Dolphins Tales From The Deep From the moment Tua Tagovailoa threw the game-winning touchdown pass to lift the University of Alabama to their 17t...

Looking Back: The Ricky Williams Episode

29 Mar 2022

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Miami Dolphins Tales From The Deep The decorated football career of Ricky Williams is the stuff of legend, featuring an NCAA career rushing record, th...

Alfred Santasiere III: The Art of Sport

15 Mar 2022

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An Official Miami Dolphins Podcast As senior director of publications for the New York Yankees, Alfred Santasiere III has seen, heard, and told no sho...

Vernon Carey: Real Men Rise to The Occasion

01 Mar 2022

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An Official Miami Dolphins Podcast Born and raised in Miami, Vernon Carey starred at Northwestern Senior High School before helping to make up one of ...

Dan Le Batard: I Must Have Deserved It

15 Feb 2022

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An Official Miami Dolphins Podcast Before Dan Le Batard built the top sports podcast in the country, he established himself as a columnist for the Mia...

Travis Wingfield: I Can Do This

01 Feb 2022

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An Official Miami Dolphins Podcast Originally from the Pacific Northwest, Travis Wingfield looked across the entire country to turn his love for sport...

Larry Chester: My Job Is Not To Move

18 Jan 2022

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An Official Miami Dolphins Podcast Undrafted out of Temple in 1998, Larry Chester played seven NFL seasons, including the final three years of his car...

The Fish Tank: Top 10 Moments of 2021

04 Jan 2022

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An Official Miami Dolphins Podcast Happy New Year from The Fish Tank! With 22 episodes in the books for 2021, hosts O.J. McDuffie and Seth Levit refle...

Marco Coleman: I'm A Dolphin

28 Dec 2021

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An Official Miami Dolphins Podcast Marco Coleman rewrote the record books at Georgia Tech, finishing as the school’s all-time leader with 28 sacks i...

Jed Weaver: What's Your 68?

21 Dec 2021

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An Official Miami Dolphins Podcast Jed Weaver parlayed a walk-on opportunity at the University of Oregon into a six-year NFL career that included thre...

Dwight Stephenson: I Gotta Win Every Play

14 Dec 2021

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An Official Miami Dolphins Podcast Despite an injury-shortened career that lasted just eight seasons, Dwight Stephenson is universally regarded as one...

Nat Moore: You Don't Get Anywhere By Yourself

07 Dec 2021

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An Official Miami Dolphins Podcast Dolphins legend Nat Moore makes his second appearance in The Fish Tank, combining with O.J. McDuffie to form one of...

Dwight Hollier: Psycho

30 Nov 2021

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An Official Miami Dolphins Podcast Born and raised in Hampton, Virginia, Dwight Hollier attended the University of North Carolina where he was an All-...

Bernie Kosar: One Play Can Change Your Entire Life

23 Nov 2021

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An Official Miami Dolphins Podcast Bernie Kosar first made an impact on the South Florida football landscape as a redshirt freshman at the University ...

Hunter Goodwin: Life’s Not Polite

16 Nov 2021

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An Official Miami Dolphins PodcastFollowing two years as an All Conference offensive tackle at Texas A&M, Hunter Goodwin played eight NFL seasons ...

Terrell Buckley: I’m Freakin’ Fast!

09 Nov 2021

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An Official Miami Dolphins PodcastHailing from Pascagoula, Mississippi, Terrell Buckley was recruited to Florida State University with the hopes of fi...

Sean Smith: The Game Is Chess, Not Checkers

02 Nov 2021

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An Official Miami Dolphins PodcastA Pasadena, California native, Sean Smith played three seasons at Utah, helping lead the Utes to an undefeated 2008 ...

Jay Williams: Tackleberry

26 Oct 2021

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An Official Miami Dolphins PodcastDespite being passed over in the 1994 draft, defensive end Jay Williams signed with the Miami Dolphins as an undraft...

James McKnight: I Did Things The Right Way

19 Oct 2021

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An Official Miami Dolphins PodcastA two-sport star at Liberty University, James McKnight applied his skills from the gridiron as well as from the trac...

Irving Fryar: I Should Be Dead

12 Oct 2021

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An Official Miami Dolphins PodcastIrving Fryar parlayed an All-American career at the University of Nebraska into becoming the number one overall pick...

Jason Jackson: Video Did NOT Kill The Radio Star

05 Oct 2021

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An Official Miami Dolphins PodcastJason Jackson is widely known to South Florida sports fans as the television host and courtside reporter for the Mia...

Kendall Langford: I’m Big On First Impressions

28 Sep 2021

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An Official Miami Dolphins PodcastKendall Langford turned small college success into major results when he became the Miami Dolphins third round pick ...

Anthony Harris: Car For Car

21 Sep 2021

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An Official Miami Dolphins PodcastBorn and raised in Fort Pierce, Florida, Anthony Harris took his talents to the Southeastern Conference where he pla...

John Offerdahl: Living Life Off The Grill

14 Sep 2021

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John Offerdahl: Living Life Off The GrillAn Official Miami Dolphins PodcastOne might find it hard to believe that a small-town Wisconsin kid could be ...

Wes Welker: Finally Somebody Did Their Homework

07 Sep 2021

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An Official Miami Dolphins PodcastWes Welker has been underestimated for most of his life…and what a mistake that has been! Despite a spectacular hi...

Jeff Darlington: A Master Spinner

31 Aug 2021

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An Official Miami Dolphins PodcastThe Emmy-nominated ESPN Reporter and “Bangy Dangy” house party legend returns to The Tank and he’s not holding...

Channing Crowder: Whatcha See is Whatcha Get

24 Aug 2021

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Miami Dolphins Tales From The DeepHe’s baaaack!!! Channing Crowder sets a Fish Tank record as dives in for the third time, picking up right where he...

Damon Huard: Passing Time

17 Aug 2021

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Damon Huard: Passing TimeIf there is one thing the Huard family knows, it’s quarterback play! Born in Yakima, Washington and raised in Puyallup, Dam...

Blake Ferguson: The Sniper Mentality

10 Aug 2021

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An Official Miami Dolphins PodcastDNA Extraction proves beneficial in a multitude of areas including forensics, ancestry tracking, genetic engineering...

Raekwon Davis: Say My Name At The Door

03 Aug 2021

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An Official Miami Dolphins PodcastTake one look at Raekwon Davis’ imposing 6-7, 330 lb presence and it’s hard to imagine a scenario where he did n...

Bryan Cox: I Couldn’t Stand Them

29 Dec 2020

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Miami Dolphins Tales From The DeepBorn and raised in East St. Louis, Ill., Bryan Cox attended Western Illinois University where he was named as a firs...

Olindo Mare: It Can't Be That Hard

15 Dec 2020

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Miami Dolphins Tales From The DeepOlindo Mare was born in South Florida and attended Cooper City High School, less than five miles away from the Miami...

Charles Jordan: Lucky

08 Dec 2020

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Miami Dolphins Tales From The DeepBorn and raised in Los Angeles, Jordan found a home with the street gang, The Bloods, around the same time he found ...

Dave Cross: Hey Lou!

01 Dec 2020

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Miami Dolphins Tales From The DeepWhile working as an artist in the Miami Herald newsroom in the early 1970s, Dave Cross took up photography as a hobb...

Davone Bess: A Hang Loose Lifestyle

24 Nov 2020

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Miami Dolphins Tales From The DeepRaised in Oakland, California, Davone Bess starred at Skyline High School under the direction of Oakland area coachi...

Bob Baumhower: Islands in the Stream

17 Nov 2020

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 Miami Dolphins Tales From The DeepWhile not widely recruited out of Tuscaloosa High School, a chance film room discovery by Bear Bryant led to Bob B...

Brandon Marshall: Once You Lose It, Then You Lose

10 Nov 2020

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Miami Dolphins Tales From The DeepStanding 6 ft. 5 in. and weighing more than 230 pounds, Brandon Marshall looks more defensive end than wide receiver...

A.J. Duhe: I’ll Have The Pork Parmesan

03 Nov 2020

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Miami Dolphins Tales From The DeepA native of Reserve, Louisiana, A.J. Duhe followed a legendary high school career by becoming one of the top players...

Greg Camarillo: I Didn’t Suck

20 Oct 2020

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Miami Dolphins Tales From The DeepAfter turning down Harvard to walk on at Stanford, Greg Camarillo signed with the San Diego Chargers as an undrafted...

Bart Scott: What’s a Goon to a Goblin?

13 Oct 2020

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Miami Dolphins Tales From The DeepBorn in Detroit, Bart Scott overcame long odds to star at Southern Illinois University. Scott was not selected in th...