Episodes
Jan. 6, 2023
Friday Fish Bites: One Game Season
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. Contributors to this episode include Sean “DJ Prec” Todd. Theme song created and performed by The Honorable SoLo D.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec. 27, 2022
Dave Wannstedt: We’re Talkin’ Dolphins
Miami Dolphins Tales From The Deep Dave Wannstedt joined the Miami Dolphins organization in 1999 as Assistant Head to Jimmy Johnson and assumed the role of Head Coach following Johnson’s retirement in January of 2000. In his four-plus seasons at the helm in Miami, Wannstedt led the team to a 42-31 record, the second-most wins by a head coach in Dolphins history behind only Don Shula. In The Fish Tank, Wannstedt discusses making the transition from Dan Marino to Jay Fiedler, his relationship wit...
Dec. 23, 2022
Friday Fish Bites: Pro Bowl Dolphins
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 this season by the three Miami Dolphins players selected: Terron Armstead, Tyreek Hill, and Xavien Howard. Contributors to this episode include Sean “DJ Prec” Todd. Theme song created and performed by The Honorable SoLo D.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec. 20, 2022
Pete Stoyanovich: Once a Dolphin, Always a Dolphin
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 Miami Dolphins rarely achieved by an NFL placekicker. The team’s 8th round selection in the 1989 draft played in 110 of the team’s 112 games during his seven seasons as a Dolphin and built a reputation for making big kicks in big moments, while earning First-team All-Pro honors in 1992 after leading the league in scoring. Stoyanovich, who ranks th...
Dec. 13, 2022
Ritchie Owens: Youth is Wasted on the Young
Miami Dolphins Tales From The Deep A native of Philadelphia, Ritchie Owens attended Lehigh University before Washington selected him in the fifth round of the 1995 NFL Draft. The 6-6, 285-pound defensive end would go on to play for four teams in eight seasons, including two with the Dolphins, delivering one of the most productive years of his career in 1999 during which time he tallied 8.5 sacks, 57 tackles, 6 passes defensed, forcing and recovering a fumble. A Fine Arts major in college, Owens...
Dec. 9, 2022
Friday Fish Bites: Jaelan Phillips is The Man
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 Presented by Nationwide, and OJ and Seth could not be any more impressed with the second-year linebacker, both on and off the field. Contributors to this episode include Sean “DJ Prec” Todd. Theme song created and performed by The Honorable SoLo D.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec. 6, 2022
Alex Marvez: Every Batman Needs A Robin
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, television and radio reporter, and author for nearly 30 years. Marvez has served as president of the Pro Football Writers of America and is a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s 49-person selection committee. During his eight seasons (1999-2006) on the Miami Dolphins beat, Marvez covered everyone from Dan Marino, Jason Taylor, Zach Thomas, an...
Dec. 2, 2022
Friday Fish Bites: Heading West
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 discuss the benefits of staying on the west coast between games. Contributors to this episode include Sean “DJ Prec” Todd. Theme song created and performed by The Honorable SoLo D.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov. 29, 2022
Brendon Ayanbadejo: Ahead of My Time
Miami Dolphins Tales From The Deep Brendon Ayanbadejo relentlessly pursued his NFL dream through eight different teams in four different leagues over a four-year period before finally earning his seat at the table with the Miami Dolphins in 2003, joining a roster that also featured his brother, Obafemi. The chase was worth it as Ayanbadejo became one of the top special teams players in the league, was selected to three Pro Bowls, named All-Pro twice, and appeared in two Super Bowls, capturing a...
Nov. 25, 2022
Friday Fish Bites: The Offensive Line
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 Dolphins’ offensive line, a unit that continues to gel. Contributors to this episode include Sean “DJ Prec” Todd. Theme song created and performed by The Honorable SoLo D.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov. 22, 2022
Akin Ayodele: Never Defeated
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 multitude of obstacles to become a three-time All-Big Ten performer for Purdue University on his way to finishing second on the Boilermakers all-time sack list with 29 in just three seasons. A third-round draft choice by the Jacksonville Jaguars, Ayodele played nine NFL seasons at linebacker, including 2008 and 2009 with the Miami Dolphins. Ayodele...
Nov. 15, 2022
Alec Ingold: One Extra Blade of Grass
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 job offer from a tech company before finally receiving a call from the Oakland Raiders. Ingold went on to become a key contributor to the Raiders offense and was named a team captain in his third year, however a torn ACL ended his season and eventually his tenure in silver and black. Ingold did not skip a beat, however, signing with the Miami Dol...
Nov. 11, 2022
Friday Fish Bites: Tyreek and Raheem Give Back
Miami Dolphins Tales From The Deep As the Miami Dolphins leading receiver and leading rusher each prepare to hold charitable fundraisers this evening, OJ and Seth look forward to supporting their philanthropic efforts and discuss the important work being done by the Tyreek Hill Family Foundation and the Raheem Mostert Waves of Success Foundation. Contributors to this episode include Sean “DJ Prec” Todd. Theme song created and performed by The Honorable SoLo D. [https://www.tyreekhillfamilyfo...
Nov. 8, 2022
Sage Rosenfels: Coaching Matters
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 spent four years with the Dolphins, sharing a quarterback room with the likes of Jay Fiedler, Ray Lucas, Brian Griese, A.J. Feeley, and Gus Frerotte during that stretch. Rosenfels’ career would span 11 NFL seasons, but it was his stunning performance in leading the Fins back from a 21-point fourth quarter deficit against the Buffalo Bills in 2005 ...
Nov. 4, 2022
Friday Fish Bites: What does All-In REALLY mean?
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 for the Dolphins recent transactions at the NFL trade deadline and discuss the idea of the “all-in” narrative and what it does – and doesn’t – mean. Contributors to this episode include Sean “DJ Prec” Todd. Theme song created and performed by The Honorable SoLo D.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov. 1, 2022
Mike Pouncey: I’m Hiring People
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 prospect in the 2011 NFL Draft, and proved to be exactly that after the Miami Dolphins selected him with the 15th overall pick. Pouncey would go on to start all 16 games during his rookie campaign, and earned three Pro Bowl nods over the course of his seven seasons with the Dolphins, twice at center and once at guard. Pouncey played out the final three sea...
Oct. 28, 2022
Friday Fish Bites: Examining the Offense
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 in the NFL through seven games. Contributors to this episode include Sean “DJ Prec” Todd. Theme song created and performed by The Honorable SoLo D.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct. 25, 2022
Anthony Fasano: Cool Guys Don’t Bowl
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 in the second round of the 2006 NFL Draft by the Dallas Cowboys. Fasano spent two years in Dallas before the front office that drafted him traded for his services to reunite them all in Miami. Fasano spent six of his 12 seasons with the Dolphins, hauling in 189 receptions for 2,211 yards and 24 touchdowns. In the Fish Tank, Anthony discusses his...
Oct. 21, 2022
Friday Fish Bites: Sunday Night Football
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 Miami’s prime time history. Seth dives into the numbers, including an analysis of Juice’s Sunday night success, while OJ provides his unique perspective on a player's mindset as they get ready to perform in front of the entire country. Contributors to this episode include Sean “DJ Prec” Todd. Theme song created and performed by The Honorable SoLo ...
Oct. 18, 2022
Ed Perry: Big GAM
Miami Dolphins Tales From The Deep A Richmond, Virginia native, Ed Perry played his college ball at James Madison University before being selected by Jimmy Johnson in the 6th round of the 1997 NFL Draft, joining future Miami Dolphins greats Jason Taylor and Sam Madison as members of the same draft class. Perry would begin his pro career as a tight end, but would make his mark in Miami as one of the top long snappers in the league. In the Fish Tank, Ed reveals he did not learn to long snap unti...
Oct. 14, 2022
Friday Fish Bites: Skylar Thompson to Start
Miami Dolphins Tales From The Deep OJ and Seth introduce their first “bite sized” podcast episode as they react to Miami Dolphins’ Head Coach Mike McDaniel naming rookie quarterback Skylar Thompson as the starter for the team’s upcoming contest against the Minnesota Vikings. Contributors to this episode include Sean “DJ Prec” Todd. Theme song created and performed by The Honorable SoLo D.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct. 11, 2022
Dave Shula: Tough Love
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. The eldest son of Pro Football Hall of Fame coach and Miami Dolphins icon, Don Shula, Dave would play wide receiver at Dartmouth College, before one year returning kicks with the Baltimore Colts and eight seasons on his father’s Miami Dolphins’ coaching staff. Dave would ultimately follow in his father’s footsteps, becoming an NFL head coach him...
Oct. 4, 2022
Looking Back: Csonka, Little & Morris Dive in The Fish Tank
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 favorite episodes featuring three legends from that championship team: Larry Csonka, Larry Little, and Mercury Morris. There were many factors that contributed to the perfect 17-0 record. One reason was their fearsome rushing attack that helped Miami become the first team in NFL history to feature two backs who each rushed for 1,000 yards in the s...
Sept. 27, 2022
Kim Bokamper: Bo Knows
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, first as an outside linebacker from 1977-1980, and then as a defensive end from 1981-1985. Bokamper would become a fixture in South Florida as a television broadcaster on WFOR-TV CBS Miami, as a sideline reporter for Dolphins games for 560 WQAM Radio, and as a restaurateur with his “Bokamper’s Sports Bar & Grill” restaurants. Bo, who is also one ...