In a game that featured “Garo’s Gaffe,” only three scores, and a monster game from Manny Fernandez, the Dolphins take down Washington and claim their first Super Bowl title. Josh Lewin travels back in time to the LA Coliseum recalling all the key plays (and the Great Alligator Caper, explained in full by Fernandez.) Other guests include Larry Csonka, Mercury Morris, Bob Griese and Paul Warfield.

Game 17: Miami 14 Washington 7 (Super Bowl)

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Northern Ohio natives abound in the first-round matchup vs Cleveland; Paul Warfield and Don Shula among them. The coach and the star WR both end the day happy as the Dolphins rally past the Browns at the Orange Bowl. From the critical blocked punt to Jim Kiick’s winning score, the game is recalled by Josh Lewin with help from Warfield, Charlie Babb, Doug Swift and many more.

Game 15: Miami 20 Cleveland 14 (playoffs)

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A second shutout of the rival Colts means a perfect 14-0 regular season finish. The interior of the Dolphins offensive line is discussed in detail, and the controversy begins: Who should quarterback the team in the playoffs, Bob Griese or Earl Morral? Josh Lewin is joined by Greise, Doug Crusan, Paul Warfield and others, recalling the late December excitement.

Game 14: Miami 16 Baltimore 0

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No “trap game” here; Don Shula has the fellas fired up to knock off New England, and they do so with relative ease on the road. Josh Lewin is joined by Manny Fernandez, Larry Csonka and other players from the ’72 team, as the game is recapped and the kudos continues for Coach Don Shula and his staff.

Game 12: Miami 37 @New England 21

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The Monday Night lights shine on the undefeated Dolphins. The controversial Howard Cosell blows into town and the Dolphins blow out St. Louis. Otto Stowe recalls his best game as an NFL player; others, like Paul Warfield recall Otto Stowe. Josh Lewin also has some of the guests talk about what made Jake Scott and Dick Anderson the best safety tandem of the decade.

Game 11: Miami 31 St. Louis 10

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Find out what it was like after the wins were completed in ’72; Doug Crusan shares his memories of BBQ’s and bar crawls. Charlie Babb explains the wisdom of making voodoo dolls of opposing quarterbacks (Joe Namath included.) Josh Lewin recaps the game with help from Manny Fernandez, Dick Anderson and others.

Game 10: Miami 28 NY Jets 24

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The most lopsided win in Dolphins’ history is at the expense of New England at the Orange Bowl. Josh Lewin is joined by backup QB Jim DalGaizo who had his million dollar moment(s) in this game… Larry Seiple discusses the offensive mind of OC Howard Schnellenberger, and other ’72 Dolphins like Bob Heinz share their memories of closing in on an AFC title by mid-November.

Game 9: Miami 52 New England 0

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Once again, the Juice can’t get loose vs. the No Name Defense. Miami beats up Buffalo in Western NY as the Dolphin running backs have a field day at the Bills’ expense. Hear from OJ Simpson’s rival, Mercury Morris, and get the inside scoop on the celebrated ’72 radio team of Rick Weaver and Larry King. Yes, that Larry King. Dick Anderson, Larry Seiple, Doug Crusan and others join Josh Lewin as guests.

Game 8: Miami 30 @Buffalo 16

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Don Shula goes back to Baltimore, where he had previously coached the Colts. The Dolphins get a shutout on a muddy track, and the late Garo Yepremien gets a shout-out from Josh Lewin’s guests, including Larry Ball and Doug Swift. Larry Csonka recalls Coach Shula’s greatness, and Shula’s son David has his own memories of his father to share.

Game 7: Miami 23 @Baltimore 0

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Earl Morrall gets the call in Week 6 of the ’72 season in a surprisingly close game vs. the Bills. Josh Lewin has the recap, plus conversations with Charlie Babb, Doug Heinz, Mercury Morris and Manny Fernandez, among others. Mercury talks about his complicated relationship with his rival OJ Simpson, and Manny opens up about playing through sickness and injury.

Game 6: Miami 24 Buffalo 23

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Veteran NFL broadcaster Josh Lewin is joined by nearly two dozen players from the 1972 Dolphins, as the league’s only “Perfect Season” is lovingly recalled in great detail. Hear stories from the locker room from the guys who were part of it all, from Griese and Csonka to Anderson and Fernandez. The 17-episode podcast will go game by game, all the way to 17-0. New episodes drop each week of the 2022 regular season. Happy 50th anniversary!

<p>Veteran NFL broadcaster Josh Lewin is joined by nearly two dozen players from the 1972 Dolphins, as the league’s only “Perfect Season” is lovingly recalled in great detail. Hear stories from the locker room from the guys who were part of it all, from Griese and Csonka to Anderson and Fernandez. The 17-episode podcast will go game by game, all the way to 17-0. New episodes drop each week of the 2022 regular season. Happy 50th anniversary!</p>

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