The Fish Tank: Miami Dolphins Tales From The Deep

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Travis Wingfield: I Can Do This Feb 01, 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 sports into an undeniable passion when he became a diehard Miami Dolphins fan at an early age. Wingfield’s hunger for all things aqua and orange paired with his analytical approach led him to podcasting, and ultimately to building one of the most listened-to Dolphins podcasts around. Today, as host of the Drive Time Podcast on the Miami Dolphins Podcast Network, Wingfield has realized his dream of working for his lifelong favorite franchise as a podcaster, writer, and on-camera personality. In the tank, Travis explains how the Miami Dolphins unique color palette contributed to the development of developed his fandom at an early age, despite growing up more than 3,000 miles away from South Florida (2:02). Additionally, he shares the events that led him to podcasting (6:03), reveals how his refusal to actually play football forced his tireless study habits to learn the “Xs & Os” of the sport (11:09), reflects on a March-Madness style tournament bracket that named him the “Best Follow” on Dolphins Twitter” (17:20) only to be let down later by losing out to friend Kyle Crabbs for a writing position (20:28). Travis also pulls back the curtain on the first time he realized working for the Dolphins could become a reality with an amazing story that involves Tom Garfinkel, Dan Marino, and Stephen Ross’ suite at Hard Rock Stadium (24:00). Contributors to this episode include Sean “DJ Prec” Todd and Dolphins Productions. Theme song created and performed by The Honorable SoLo D.

Larry Chester: My Job Is Not To Move Jan 18, 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 career with the Miami Dolphins, spending nearly every down next to Tim Bowens at defensive tackle. In the tank, Larry explains the unique nickname Bowens gave him (2:06), shares why he came across so angry during his Dolphins days (4:03), sheds light as to why Randy McMichael felt frightened after practicing with him for the first time (7:59), makes a routine out of throwing the team priest into the swimming pool (11:18), reflects on his uncanny strength which led to lifting cars in college (14:24), opens up as to why there is no need to hire security when “Uncle” Jay Williams attends your daughter’s birthday party (21:00), discusses playing in front of linebacker legends Zach Thomas and Junior Seau (29:30), and recalls a fateful day in San Diego where chasing a scrambling Drew Brees may not have been the best idea (34:34). Contributors to this episode include Sean “DJ Prec” Todd and Dolphins Productions. Theme song created and performed by The Honorable SoLo D.

The Fish Tank: Top 10 Moments of 2021 Jan 04, 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 reflect back on the year that was, and identify their top 10 moments, adding in a special bonus for listeners with a never-before heard segment featuring current Miami Dolphins wide receiver, Preston Williams. The countdown includes stories from the following guests: 10\. Kendall Langford (2:19) explaining why he will NEVER fly with Matt Roth again. 9\. Damon Huard (7:28) rebounding from throwing a pick-six in his first NFL game action after some sage advice from Dan Marino. 8\. Wes Welker (12:04) “heads” out to his first Dolphins practice in an oversized helmet and hears all about it from his teammates. 7\. Sean Smith (16:05) faces Davone Bess and realizes that he’s going to need to hone his technique and study the game to play at the NFL level. 6\. John Offerdahl (21:44) recalls basking in the moment prior to his first Monday Night Football game only to be jarringly interrupted by Don Shula. 5\. Irving Fryar (25:18.5) candidly expresses how he cried out for help as he battled personal demons at the beginning of his playing career. 4\. Jeff Darlington (31:01) reveals how members of the media may sometimes be wilder than the athletes they cover as he struggles to find one Alex Marvez story he can share on air. 3\. Bernie Kosar (35:12.5) provides background on one of the most iconic plays in Dolphins history as he details the evolution of what became known as “The Clock Play.” 2\. Dwight Stephenson (45:51) recalls a moment he wishes he could take back after breaking Dan Marino’s finger simply by snapping the football. 1\. Channing Crowder (50:46.5) and his teammates blow off steam following a loss in London during the dreadful 2007 season, and finally get a dub. Bonus: Preston Williams (59:40.5) in a never before heardinterview, explains why astrology is important when it comes to his dogs. Contributors to this episode include Sean “DJ Prec” Todd and Dolphins Productions. Theme song created and performed by The Honorable SoLo D.

Marco Coleman: I'm A Dolphin Dec 28, 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 in just three seasons. Coleman entered the 1992 NFL Draft following his junior year and didn’t have to wait long before the Miami Dolphins selected him 12thoverall. Coleman would go on to play four of his 14 NFL seasons in Miami, establishing himself as a dominating force on the Dolphins defensive front and a team leader on and off the field. Currently, Coleman is the Defensive Ends/Outside Linebackers Coach at his alma mater. In the tank, Marco reflects upon the meaningfulness of being drafted by Don Shula and coached by “Mean Joe” Greene (10:11), discusses the difference in how athletes and coaches were involved in social issues during his playing days to what that looks like today, even with the student –athletes he coaches (14:50) and explains the pros and cons that came with the heavy veteran presence on the 1992 Miami Dolphins (25:01). He also recalls a run-in with the Ku Klux Klan when Bryan Cox and other members of the team joined him at a charity basketball game (30:44), reveals how someone’s missed call-time opened up a role for him in Ace Ventura (33:52), shares his though process in leaving the Dolphins following the 1995 season (42:07), and candidly expresses his views on the challenges current Name Image Likeness polices have presented in college sports (49:41). Contributors to this episode include Sean “DJ Prec” Todd and Dolphins Productions. Theme song created and performed by The Honorable SoLo D.

Jed Weaver: What's Your 68? Dec 21, 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 three seasons in Miami and a Super Bowl Championship with the New England Patriots in 2004. In the tank, Jed discusses growing up in Redmond, Oregon where he played youth football as well as baseball with his cousins, future Major League Baseball stars, Jered and Jeff Weaver (2:05). He fondly recalls the 1969 Cadillac that became his early off-field trademark in Miami (10:57), and a myriad of memories from the Dolphins’ 2000 season (12:56) including a wild finish on Christmas Eve in Foxboro (15:28) and his timely TD reception in a Wild Card playoff contest against the Peyton Manning-led Colts (18:45). “The Dream” also fondly reflects upon unique relationships with the likes of Larry Izzo (23:54), Ricky Williams (29:35), and Todd Wade (34:00), and explains why giving his time to countless charitable endeavors is so important to him (39:53). Contributors to this episode include Sean “DJ Prec” Todd and Dolphins Productions. Theme song created and performed by The Honorable SoLo D.

Dwight Stephenson: I Gotta Win Every Play Dec 14, 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 of, if not the greatest center to ever play the game. The Miami Dolphins second-round draft choice in 1980 followed back-to-back national championships at the University of Alabama with five Pro Bowl appearances, 4 First-Team All Pro nods, the 1985 NFL Man of the Year Award, a forever home in the Pro Football Hall of Fame, and a spot on the NFL’s 100th Anniversary All-Time Team. In the tank, Dwight discusses how the Hampton, Virginia native ended up at Alabama under legendary head coach Paul “Bear” Bryant (5:55), recalls how intimidating Dolphins coaching icon Don Shula could be (9:37), reflects upon his one-armed performance against William “The Refrigerator” Perry in the team’s epic 1985 victory over the Chicago Bears (16:23), explains why he often had to quiet down an excitable Miami huddle when Mark Duper and Mark Clayton were around (20:45), laments breaking Kim Bokamper’s ankle (25:33) and Dan Marino’s finger (29:04), and openly details the circumstances surrounding the injury that ended his storied career (40:11). Contributors to this episode include Sean “DJ Prec” Todd and Dolphins Productions. Theme song created and performed by The Honorable SoLo D.

Nat Moore: You Don't Get Anywhere By Yourself Dec 07, 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 the most prolific receiving duos in podcast history (925 receptions for 12,620 yards and 103 receiving TDs)! In this episode, Nat discusses the upcoming celebration of the Nat Moore Trophy presented by CBS4 to the top high school football player from any school in Miami-Dade, Broward, or Monroe County who demonstrates positive character, leadership attributes, and meets all team standards for academics, sportsmanship, and conduct both on and off the field (1:46). Nat and Juice also reflect upon Moore’s former responsibility as a member of the NFL’s “Dress Code Police” (5:37), discuss Nat’s special friendship with Mark Duper that led to many adventures, some of which resulted in broken noses and stranded boats (16:25), and reveal the details surrounding the proud University of Florida alumnus’ idea to host a Gators Day at Hard Rock Stadium in 2011 as the Dolphins hosted Tim Tebow and the Denver Broncos. Contributors to this episode include Sean “DJ Prec” Todd and Dolphins Productions. Theme song created and performed by The Honorable SoLo D.

Dwight Hollier: Psycho Nov 30, 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-ACC linebacker and Academic All-Conference student athlete. The Dolphins selected Hollier in the fourth round of the 1992 draft and he would go on to play eight of his nine NFL seasons in Miami. In The Tank, Dwight reflects upon his childhood in Hampton, as well as the story behind his unexpected nickname (2:45). He also recalls his draft class, which featured first round selections Troy Vincent and Marco Coleman (14:38), explains his mindset while playing for the Fins Mike Westhoff-led special teams units (25:51), details the moment he knew the Dolphins struck gold with the selection of Zach Thomas (38:42), and candidly shares his very personal struggles with transitioning out of football, which ultimately led him down his current career path as Senior Associate Athletic Director for Student-Athlete Health, Well-Being, and Program Outreach at UNC (49:10). Contributors to this episode include Sean “DJ Prec” Todd and Dolphins Productions. Theme song created and performed by The Honorable SoLo D.

Bernie Kosar: One Play Can Change Your Entire Life Nov 23, 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 of Miami in 1983, guiding the Hurricanes to the school’s first national championship. Kosar’s collegiate success led to his being the first pick of the 1985 supplemental draft as his hometown Cleveland Browns made the Youngstown, Ohio native its quarterback. After nine standout seasons in Cleveland, and a Super Bowl championship in a reserve role in Dallas in 1993, Kosar returned to Miami for the final three seasons of his NFL career, assisting Dan Marino and the rest of the Dolphins offense in unimaginable ways. In The Tank, Bernie recalls how UM’s loaded quarterback room (also featuring Jim Kelly and Vinny Testaverde) nearly led him to leaving the school before Howard Schnellenberger stepped in (6:31), explains the decision making behind declaring for the supplemental draft (14:09), reflects on his special relationship with Don Shula (25:48), shares how drawing a play up in the dirt resulted in being cut by Bill Belichick (31:36), and provides a rarely told background story on the “Clock Play” made famous by Dan Marino in the Dolphins 1994 come from behind victory over the New York Jets (46:28). Contributors to this episode include Sean “DJ Prec” Todd and Dolphins Productions. Theme song created and performed by The Honorable SoLo D.

Hunter Goodwin: Life’s Not Polite Nov 16, 2021

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An Official Miami Dolphins Podcast

Following two years as an All Conference offensive tackle at Texas A&M, Hunter Goodwin played eight NFL seasons as one of the best blocking tight ends in the league. Goodwin spent 1999-2001 in Miami, helping the Dolphins reach the playoffs in each of those three seasons, including the team’s 23-17 Wild Card victory over the Indianapolis Colts. Currently, he serves as President & COO of the Oldham Goodwin Group.

In The Tank, Hunter discusses making the transition from his first NFL home in Minnesota to life in South Florida (4:59), describes his unique relationship with former Dolphins tight ends coach, Pat Jones (13:00), explains his role in the legendary Zach Thomas, Larry Izzo, Elbo Room swim-a-thon (26:52), reveals his secret, unapproved cure-all for an ear infection (33:06), and shares his thoughts on the importance of facing and overcoming challenges in life (38:22).

Contributors to this episode include Sean “DJ Prec” Todd and Dolphins Productions.

Theme song created and performed by The Honorable SoLo D.

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