This week we discuss the final games of many players; several runners missing the 1,000 yard mark; the life and careers of Robert Newhouse, Mike Garrett, and Billy Joe Green; and Stat Symmetry of the Year. Quote of the week: "Bittersweet farewell for John Brodie. Fans saw him for 17 years, from Eisenhower to Watergate." Intro-outro music is "Big Band Jump," by Sam Spence.

This week, we discuss the times that many players from a team caught at least one pass; Bobby Bryant's nice career; the Colts' college quarterback defensive backs; Biletnikoff's attitude (again); and who the heck is Paul Staroba? Quote of the week: "Damn those diagonal lines in the end zone, just like Baltimore. They gotta do it in Detroit, too?" Intro-outro music: "To Arms," by William Loose.

This week we discuss Ken Willard's athletic prowess; players who played their final years on unexpected teams; streaks for teams not getting shut out; Fred Biletnikoff's shoulder chip; and Don Shula's end of game brilliance. Quote of the week: "The Lion pass rush had Hart throwing from his earhole." Intro-outro music is "NFL no 331," by William Loose.

This week we discuss Karl Kassulke Day; the career of Silky Sullivan; player in the HOF who maybe shouldn't be, and those who aren't but should be; stats that don't tell the whole story of some games; and the all time Super Stat Symmetry. Quote of the week: "The dangers in those days for NFL players were not only on the field." And a trigger warning: if the thought of heterosexual men holding hands disturbs you, you may want to skip this episode. Intro-outro music is "Bayou Boogaloo," by Will...

This week, we discuss some rare mistakes by Pat; too much punting; coaching matchups with some history; refs mixing it up with players; and a game Ed just can't let go of. Quote of the week: "You've got the super slo-motion going on the loaf-of-breading - that's how you manufacture consent." (a prize for anyone who can explain that!) Intro-outro music: a William Loose song whose title I do not know.

TWIPF: The Podcast, 1973, Week 9 is online! This week we discuss the career of Ray Guy; TD catches that wouldn't have counted these days; some fantastic white jerseys; less than stellar signs by Jets fans; rare and unique final scores; and players knocking down folks on the sidelines. Intro-outro music: Action Ride, by Martha Jane Weber.

This week we discuss Ted Kwalick's hometown; the last of Unitas and Brodie; a Jim Kiick impersonator; and the career of Lee Roy "Killer" Jordan. Intro-outro music: "Polished Off," by William Loose.

This week we discuss Ken Burrough's career and shoe color; the Wright Brothers; stats symmetry; curious signs from the fans; headbutting; Bob Lee's unexpected journey; and the Niners' relationship to a certain Bay Area wild animal attraction. Quote of the week: "Jim no like monkeys on the goal post." Intro-Outro music: "Let's Go Big O" by Sam Spence.

This week we discuss John Brodie's swan song; the career of Howard Schnellenberger; things happening in the world outside the NFL; the HOF case for Lemar Parrish. Quote of the week: "The Raiders don't give a s**t about the A's. The Raiders only care about the Raiders." Intro-outro music: "Breakaway."

This week, we discuss the career of Charley Johnson; continue with our reasons why Harold Jackson should be in the HOF; the best NFL players born in Germany; the underrated Paul Krause, and bad passing and bad Astroturf. Quotes of the week (couldn't pick between them): 1) I'll take a seven man sled over a tractor; and 2) If you are dumb enough to step on the end line, and you're still willing to tangle with some guy coming at your throat, be my guest."

This week, we discuss Italian-born Nick Mike-Mayer; why Harold Jackson should be in the Hall; Namath's questionable fashion sense; and Brigman P. Owens. Quote of the week: "Nothing Hall of Fame about a game that has eleven turnovers. It takes work to do something like that." Intro-outro music: Hebraic Sorrow

This week, we discuss the new Rich Stadium, Mercury's career day, bad kicking by good kickers, and meeting Clarence Davis. Quote of the week: "Watching him run is fun." Intro-outro music: "Deadline."

This week, we discuss "tracked vs. untracked," kickoff return TDs, very few passing yards, and some more stats symmetry. Quote of the week - Ed: I don't think Willie Lanier is that ugly / Jim: Until you see him chasing you." Intro-outro music is "Jersey City Hustle."

This week, we discuss lousy quarterbacking (and lots of fumbles), the unique career of Bob Parsons; Ken Houston's stats with Houston and Washington; and running backs and tight ends becoming a larger part of the passing game. Oh, and actor Bradford Dillman's draft picks for the 49ers. Quote of the week: "Phipps to Pitts, twenty-six, equals six." Intro-outro music is "To the Well Once Too Often."

This week we discuss Gerry Mullins' offensive prowess, Larry Seiple's unauthorized big gamble, Billy Kilmer's throwing ability (and socks), and once again, Stats Symmetry. Quote of the week: "Curt Knight, looking like he's watching all that water under the bridge go beneath him..." Intro-outro music: "High Adventure," by Silvio & Cortley.

This week we discuss Billy Kilmer's toughness, the obscure Paul Staroba, Mike Phipps' hat, controversies surrounding the Immaculate Reception; the strange story of the game ball; and a heartbreaking Niners loss. Quote of the week: "West Mifflin, Pennsylvania, that's where I saw bloodsucking monkeys." Intro-Outro music: "Gut Pride," by Sam Spence.

This week we discuss the final regular season games of several future Hall of Famers; the Hall's diss of Lemar Parrish; the woeful play of Ed Baker; Larry Wilson's legacy; stats symmetry as usual; two running backs missing 1,000 yard seasons by less than 10 yards; and the great passing combination of Widby to Nitschke. Quote of the week: "I don't wanna know how to find out about enjoying gum chewing without any teeth." Intro-outro music: "High Stakes," by William Loose.

This week we discuss Chip Myers, two Garrisons; really, really, really cold weather; and a whole lotta stats symmetry. Quote of the week: "Don't they know he's a saint?" Intro-Outro music is "Duel in the Dust" by Sam Spence.

This week we discuss the versatile and valuable Preston Pearson and Walt Garrison, even more "little used" players, the changing of the guard in the AFC Central, and wonder just who is the Gingerbread Man. Quote of the week: "I stopped tucking in my shirts twenty years ago." Intro-outro music is "Splitsville," by William Loose.

This week we discuss titles of Bill Loose pieces, Jack Mildren, little used players (again), a history wipeout of the Eagles by the Giants, and losers scoring 10 points. Quote of the week: "I don't think Art Malone went to the Abramowicz School of Celebrating." Intro-outro music: "Beat Documentary 7." (at least I think that's what it's called)