Behind Tha Mike Podcast

Presented by Belly Up Sports! Michael Neal Jr shares his love of NFL history by discussing stories, games, NFL draft, Super Bowls, team origins, and more!

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The Drive
As we prepare for Super Bowl LVII, we’ll give you the rundown of my favorite AFC Championship game in NFL history!
47 min
52
The Catch
Super Bowl LVII is set as both the AFC and NFC Championships are in the books. Today, I’ll give you the first of my two favorites in conference championship history.
59 min
53
Two Dynasties, One Rivalry
On Sunday, the 49ers and Cowboys met for the ninth time in a playoff rivalry that traces all the way back to 1970. Two franchises with championship pedigree, we show you how they got there.
50 min
54
Sabol Part II
36 min
55
Sabol Part I
40 min
56
"Not bad for a backup."
49 min
57
50 Years Franco?
Every December 23rd, former Raiders linebacker Phil Villapiano gets a call from former Steelers running back Franco Harris. The question? “What were you doing on this day X years ago?” I’m guessing it’s the 50th year Villapiano has gotten this phone call.
56 min
58
"Is it the shoes?"
I have no proof, but I believe that Chuck Taylor had a major role in the New York Giants’ first ever NFL championship.
43 min
59
Revenge?
When a star player leaves his former team, it can be for many reasons. They could be cut, traded, or even wanted out. Whatever the reason, it’s always fun watching them play their old squad.
52 min
60
Football Weather
Football isn’t always played in perfect conditions, but it’s always amazing to see how players adjust to “football weather.“
39 min
61
Cheetah 2K?
Could Tyreek Hill become the first 2,000 yard receiver in NFL history? I don’t know, but this I do know. Pass receiving has come a long way!
48 min
62
B-U-F-F-A-L-O BILLS!
There are teams that are overlooked. It happens every year. I’m talking about that squad that makes the playoffs and come so close…but their window closes quickly. The 1980 and 81 Buffalo Bills were one of those teams.
49 min
63
Incomplete
We know about the Don Shula led Miami Dolphins of the 1970s. Two Super Bowls in three tries, an undefeated 1972 season, but, what happened in the 80s? Here’s what I learned.
52 min
64
Super Chargers
The San Diego Chargers of the late 70s and early 80s were ahead of their time, setting records along the way. Why didn’t they ever win a Super Bowl? Some would say because of their defense, but that’s not entirely accurate.
48 min
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The Revenant 1985
As we continue our tour through the 1980s, I always wondered why the dominant Chicago Bears never won more than one Super Bowl? What happened after that magical 85 season?
59 min
66
It Could Be Worse
I know Denver paid Russell Wilson a lot of money, I know this, and Broncos fans aren’t exactly “Mile High” today! We fans are offensively spoiled these days, but Broncos Country, it could be worse.
46 min
67
Aloha!
As we say goodbye to the Pro Bowl, we trace the history of All-Star games in pro football.
38 min
68
BTM "I'm leaving you for her."
Some owners whisk their teams off in the middle of the night. Some will just tell you right to your face… “I’m leaving!“
48 min
69
Mayflower
What would you do if your favorite team moved? With all its history, championships, Hall of Fame players and moments. What if they just packed up and left?
55 min
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Football takes a backseat.
We look back on the 9/11 terrorist attacks, and both the NFL‘s reactions to some of the biggest events in US history, and how it learned from its mistakes.
50 min
71
Half the story
John Elway + the 4th highest winning percentage in the 1980s + 5 division titles in 7 years + 3 Super Bowl appearances = 0 titles. Eventually, the Denver Broncos learned how to do math, just not in the 80s.
55 min
72
Lenny The Cool
In honoring the life and career of Pro Football Hall of Fame QB Len Dawson, some coaches didn’t know what they had until it was gone.
46 min
73
t’s Just Business…
Not every great team that’s won a Super Bowl (or two) had a bunch of Hall of Famers on it. Business decisions had to be made to get good and stay good. Some head coaches had a front row seat.
57 min
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"In case you missed it..."
From players supposedly too small, coaches that kept winning, and the Hall of Fame‘s first official inducted. We review the careers of the eight newest members of the Pro Football Hall of Fame class of 2022!
46 min
75
One Guy?
Of all of the ways a successful dynasty or great franchises’ success can end, sometimes it comes down just one guy.
45 min