The Fish Tank: Miami Dolphins Tales From The Deep

Episodes

July 23, 2024

Jeff Dellenbach: Versatility Kept Me in the Game

Jeff Dellenbach spent the first 10 seasons of his 15-year NFL career as a member of the Miami Dolphins. One of the most versatile players in team history, Dellenbach, saw time at every position on the team’s offensive line. Contributors to this episode include Sevach Melton and Dolphins Productions. Theme song created and performed by The Honorable SoLo D. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
July 10, 2024

Steve Goldstein: I’m Looking Forward to Training Camp

Steve “Goldie” Goldstein is the voice of the Miami Dolphins for the team’s preseason television broadcasts on CBS Miami, co-hosts the Dolphins Radio Pregame Show along with O.J. McDuffie for iHeart Radio, and is the long-time television play-by-play broadcaster for the Florida Panthers. Contributors to this episode include Sevach Melton and Dolphins Productions. Theme song created and performed by The Honorable SoLo D. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
June 26, 2024

Jimmy Cefalo: Jimmy the Jet

Entering his 20th season as the radio “Voice of the Miami Dolphins,” Jimmy Cefalo dives in to discuss tough conversations with Don Shula, memorable passes from Dan Marino and David Woodley, his Penn State experience, and an Emmy Award winning television career. Contributors to this episode include Sevach Melton and Dolphins Productions. Theme song created and performed by The Honorable SoLo D. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
June 11, 2024

Jared Odrick: A Reeducation

Jared Odrick dives in for an enlightening conversation that covers his experiences as the Miami Dolphins first-round draft choice in 2010, the changing nature of collegiate sports, particularly at his and O.J.’s alma mater, Penn State University, his search for personal growth after retiring from the NFL, his evolving racing career, and his famous Pee-wee Herman sack celebration. Contributors to this episode include Sevach Melton and Dolphins Productions. Theme song created and performed by The...
May 28, 2024

Brian Hartline: Losing Wears on the Right Guys

Former Miami Dolphins wide receiver Brian Hartline discusses his record-setting 2012 performance against the Arizona Cardinals, back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons, playing alongside Fins’ wideouts including Brandon Marshall, Davone Bess, and Greg Camarillo, and coaching for his alma mater, The Ohio State University. Contributors to this episode include Sevach Melton and Dolphins Productions. Theme song created and performed by The Honorable SoLo D. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat...
May 7, 2024

Matt Moore: When it Was My Time to Play, I was Gonna Be Ready

Matt Moore dives in to discuss his seven-season tenure in the Miami Dolphins quarterback room. Moore covers everything from helping the Fins win six out of the final nine games of the 2011 season, to backing up a rookie Ryan Tannehill the following year, and his decision to stay with Miami despite other opportunities. Contributors to this episode include Sevach Melton and Dolphins Productions. Theme song created and performed by The Honorable SoLo D. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inf...
April 23, 2024

Randy Starks: You’ve Got to Invest in Yourself

Randy Starks dives in to discuss his Miami Dolphins tenure, playing at a Pro Bowl level at two different positions, life as Channing Crowder’s neighbor, and his new role as the Head Coach of the Eureka College Red Devils. Contributors to this episode include Sevach Melton and Dolphins Productions. Theme song created and performed by The Honorable SoLo D. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
April 9, 2024

Nolan Carroll: I Believed in Myself

Former Miami Dolphins defensive back, Nolan Carroll, discusses growing up a DolFan, breaking his leg as a senior at the University of Maryland, and being tripped on the NY Jets sidelines as a rookie. Contributors to this episode include Sevach Melton and Dolphins Productions. Theme song created and performed by The Honorable SoLo D. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
March 26, 2024

Caleb Sturgis: A lot of Kicking is Mental

A St. Augustine native, Caleb Sturgis completed his All-American career at the University of Florida as the school’s all-time leader in field goals made. The kicker’s collegiate success prompted the Miami Dolphins to select him in the fifth round of the 2013 draft and he would spend the next two years in aqua and orange before an unlikely offseason injury derailed his tenure with the team. Contributors to this episode include Sevach Melton and Dolphins Productions. Theme song created and perfo...
March 12, 2024

Ed Newman: The Warrior Judge

Ed Newman’s professional journey has been the stuff of legends. In 12 NFL seasons, all with the Miami Dolphins, Newman was part of a Super Bowl championship team in 1973, blocked for Bob Griese, Larry Csonka, and Dan Marino, was selected to four Pro Bowls and was named a first-team All Pro in 1984 while also attending law school! Ed then traded his cleats for a gavel serving as a County Court Judge in Miami for nearly 30 years. Contributors to this episode include Sevach Melton and Dolphins Prod...
Feb. 28, 2024

Dolphins Challenge Cancer Live

As the Miami Dolphins organization hosted the Dolphins Challenge Cancer (DCC) XIV, Travis Wingfield joined Seth Levit on site for a live radio celebration of the National Football League’s largest fundraising event. This episode features three interviews from the show, including conversations with Fish Tank co-host and Miami Dolphins legend, O.J. McDuffie, Dolphins linebacker and DCC Board Member, Jaelan Phillips, as well as DCC Board Chair, Elizabeth Jenkins. Contributors to this episode includ...
Feb. 13, 2024

Patrick Cobbs: Keep Pushing

Despite limited opportunities, Patrick Cobbs was a key member of the Miami Dolphins offense and special teams from 2006-2010, contributing to a backfield led by Ricky Williams and Ronnie Brown. Cobbs enjoyed his most significant success during the team’s famed Wildcat run of 2008. Contributors to this episode include Sevach Melton and Dolphins Productions. Theme song created and performed by The Honorable SoLo D. The Fish Tank is Presented by iHeart Radio. See omnystudio.com/listener for privac...
Jan. 30, 2024

Brian Walker: I Didn’t Want to Let Those Guys Down

Undrafted out of college and released by Washington after just one season, Brian Walker enjoyed a fresh start in South Florida, finding a home in a Miami Dolphins secondary that featured names like Sam Madison, Patrick Surtain, and Brock Marion. Determined not to be the weak link among that start-studded group, Walker lead the Fins with 7 interceptions in 2000. Contributors to this episode include Sevach Melton and Dolphins Productions. Theme song created and performed by The Honorable SoLo D. T...
Jan. 16, 2024

Jim Jensen: Crash

In 1981, the Miami Dolphins utilized an 11th round draft choice to select quarterback Jim Jensen out of Boston University. Jensen’s career as a signal caller was inauspicious at best, but he would quickly become one of the most versatile NFL players of his generation, contributing as a receiver, tight end, running back, full back, and special teams standout. A favorite of Don Shula and Dan Marino, Jensen solidified his place on the Dolphins 50th Season All-Time Team in 2015, and in the hearts of...
Jan. 2, 2024

Top 10 Fish Tank Moments of 2023

With 2023 in the rearview mirror, O.J. and Seth reflect upon the past year in The Fish Tank to choose their top 10 most memorable moments. The guys produced a total of 34 episodes last year, so it was no easy task, but in the end, 10 moments indeed rose to the top. Dive in for a look back that features the likes of Dan Marino, Zach Thomas, Channing Crowder, Xavien Howard, Reshad Jones, and many more. Contributors to this episode include Sevach Melton and Dolphins Productions. Theme song created ...
Dec. 27, 2023

Lamar Miller: I Just Needed a Little Crease

Born and raised in Miami, Lamar Miller chose to stay home to play for the University of Miami Hurricanes before becoming the Miami Dolphins fourth round draft choice in 2012. Miller rewarded the Dolphins’ belief in him by averaging more than 4.5 yards per carry over the course of his four-year tenure in South Florida, along with 19 rushing touchdowns, including a team record 97-yard score in 2014. Contributors to this episode include Sevach Melton and Dolphins Productions. Theme song created a...
Dec. 19, 2023

Dan Marino: Pick a Guy and Let it Fly

In 1983, Dan Marino brought a lightning quick release and unprecedented confidence to the Miami Dolphins huddle, and the game of football would never be the same. Reflecting upon his Hall of Fame career, Marino dives into The Fish Tank to discuss his relationship with Don Shula, his magical 1984 season, Mark Duper and Mark Clayton, and much more. Contributors to this episode include Sevach Melton and Dolphins Productions. Theme song created and performed by The Honorable SoLo D. The Fish Tank is...
Dec. 13, 2023

Scott Mitchell: I Belong

When the Miami Dolphins selected Scott Mitchell in the fourth round of the 1990 NFL Draft, the University of Utah alumnus was convinced he was destined for a back-up roll. Three years later, however, an Achilles tendon injury suffered by Dan Marino thrust Mitchell into the role he had always dreamed of. In this episode, Mitchell discusses the influence of Marino and legendary head coach Don Shula, his whirlwind experience during the 1993 season, and valuable lessons he learned from his failures ...
Dec. 5, 2023

Brandon Fields: Flip the Field

Brandon Fields may have come from a family full of chiropractors, but clearly, he was born to be a punter. Following an All-American career at Michigan State University, the Miami Dolphins selected Fields in the seventh round of the 2007 NFL Draft. Brandon would not miss a single game in his entire eight-year tenure with the Fins, playing in 128 consecutive contests and becoming one of the most prolific punters in team history. Contributors to this episode include Dolphins Productions. Theme son...
Nov. 28, 2023

Olivier Vernon: Just Call Me OV

When the Miami Dolphins selected Olivier Vernon in the third round of the 2012 NFL Draft, the South Florida native not only turned a dream into reality, but he became the epitome of homegrown talent. Born in Miami, Vernon attended middle school a mile and a half away from Hard Rock Stadium before making his name on that same field, first with the Miami Hurricanes and then terrorizing opposing quarterbacks as the Dolphins starting right defensive end. Contributors to this episode include Dolphins...
Nov. 21, 2023

A Fish Tank Thanksgiving

It’s Thanksgiving week and OJ and Seth are reflecting on some of their favorite Miami Dolphins’ Thanksgiving Day moments ever told on the show, bringing back hilarious stories from Keith Byars, Pete Stoyanovich, Kim Bokamper, and A.J. Duhe. Jay Fiedler and Marty Booker round things out as they dive in again with some Turkey Day memories of their own. Contributors to this episode include Sean “DJ Prec” Todd and Dolphins Productions. Theme song created and performed by The Honorable SoLo D. The Fi...
Nov. 14, 2023

John Denney: It All Happens So Fast

John Denney went to training camp with the Miami Dolphins in 2005 as an undrafted rookie free agent out of Brigham Young University. While Denney hoped to make the team as a defensive end, he found his home at long snapper and went on to play in a Dolphins record 224 consecutive games over the next 14 seasons. Contributors to this episode include Nyah Hardmon and Dolphins Productions. Theme song created and performed by The Honorable SoLo D. The Fish Tank is Presented by iHeart Radio. See om...
Nov. 7, 2023

Jay Feely: I Was a Different Kicker

Jay Feely transitioned from a side gig as a kicker in the Arena Football League to forging a 14-year NFL career during which time he led the league in field goals made in 2002, earned a Pro Bowl nod in 2005, and set a then-franchise record in field goal percentage for the Miami Dolphins in 2007. Following his retirement in 2014, Feely successfully ventured into the world of television, currently serving as a game analyst for NFL ON CBS broadcasts. Contributors to this episode include Nyah Hardm...
Oct. 31, 2023

Greg Cote: I Grew Up a Dolphins Fan

While many now know Greg Cote for his eponymous podcast and his appearances on the Dan LeBatard Show, the Miami Herald columnist has spent the last 50 years informing and entertaining South Florida sports fans. The award-winning writer, who has covered every sport you can think of, dives in with O.J. and Seth to reflect upon his ever-evolving career and his unique relationship with the Miami Dolphins. Contributors to this episode include Nyah Hardmon and Dolphins Productions. Theme song created ...