In celebration of Zach Thomas being selected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Class of 2023, OJ and Seth speak with Trace Armstrong, Jason Cole, Greg Cote, Dwight Hollier, Larry Izzo, Zebbie Lethridge, and Shawn Wooden for a collection of fantastic memories and unique perspective on the legendary Miami Dolphins linebacker.
Contributors to this episode include Sean Todd aka DJ Prēc and Miami 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 privacy information.
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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 Indianapolis Colts in the 2000 Wild Card Round of the playoffs. Jay Fiedler joins the guys to reflect upon the game in which Fiedler and OJ, along with 209 yards rushing from Lamar Smith and a stout defensive performance helped Miami rally from a 14-0 halftime deficit to earn a 23-17 overtime victory, the second-largest comeback win in team postseason history.
Contributors to this episode include Sean Todd aka DJ Prēc and Miami Dolphins Productions. Theme song created and performed by The Honorable SoLo D. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 
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, and Ricky Williams, to Jimmy Johnson, Dave Wannstedt, and Nick Saban. When he isn’t discussing passer ratings and sack totals, Marvez talks clotheslines and pile drivers as the backstage interviewer for AEW Wrestling.
Contributors to this episode include Sean Todd aka DJ Prēc and Miami Dolphins Productions. Theme song created and performed by The Honorable SoLo D. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 
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 of the all-time great story tellers in Dolphins’ history, dives in with OJ and Seth for the first time since 2019, and does not disappoint. Fresh of the Dolphins historic come-from-behind victory over the Baltimore Ravens, we relive the thrilling experience from his sideline vantage point (3:03), which of course sparks memories of Bob Griese becoming the first Fins passer to throw six TDs in a 1977 game that Bo also had a front row seat to (7:47). Kim tells us the craziest thing he ever witnessed as a sideline reporter (10:16), recalls weathering the storm of both Defensive Coordinator Bill Arnsparger and legendary Head Coach Don Shula after a missed sack opportunity (14:56), and explains why even the equipment truck was held to Shula’s strict schedule (17:58). Bo then gifts us two of the most hilarious stories ever told in The Tank as he details Ed Newman’s 12-Minute Run attempt (22:08), and an outrageous blackmail scheme for Dan Marino’s missing high school shoulder pads (39:03). Finishing strong, Bo delivers a walk-off-sack in our Two-Minute Drill (48:46). Contributors to this episode include Sean Todd aka DJ Prēc, Alex Bitchatchi, and Miami Dolphins Productions. Theme song created and performed by The Honorable SoLo D. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.  Before Dan Le Batard built the top sports podcast in the country, he established himself as a columnist for the Miami Herald, regularly covering the biggest moments for South Florida’s biggest teams. A constant in the Miami Dolphins press box, Le Batard provided readers provocative perspective on Dolphins’ greats including Don Shula, Dan Marino, Jason Taylor, Zach Thomas, Ricky Williams, and so many more.
In the tank, Dan and OJ reflect upon their heated exchange in the Georgia Dome visiting team locker room (2:08), while Dan also shares how his lifelong passion for sports was inspired by attending Miami Dolphins games as a child (9:38), discusses being called into Don Shula’s office after writing a column the legendary coach took issue with (12:39), explains his admiration for Jimmy Johnson despite the “dictator coach” label (16:14), and details his challenges in covering Dolphins icon Dan Marino (20:40). Additionally, the conversation features an in depth look into Dan’s friendship with Ricky Williams and the awkwardness of covering him once he arrived in Miami (24:15), as well as the intersection of mental health and playing football at a high level (41:56). Contributors to this episode include Sean Todd aka DJ Prēc and Miami Dolphins Productions. Theme song created and performed by The Honorable SoLo D. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dan-le-batard-i-must-have-deserved-it/id1409148022?i=1000551157930 |
