Episodes

  • Super Bowl Halftime Shows

    Super Bowl Halftime Shows
    Feb 7 2023
    The co-hosts are joined by former NFL Senior VP of Events Frank Supovitz to talk Super Bowl Halftime Shows The Weeknd puts on a show during the pandemic (01:35).…Joe joins the KISS Army (4:10)….the power goes out in the New Orleans Superdome (11:58)….A pleasant surprise (14:50)….Purple Rain (15:18)….The World’s Biggest Stage (24:50)….Frank visits Canton (30:54)….a Heavenly first season (32:16). Thanks for listening! Make sure you rate, review, subscribe and we’ll see you next time! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @FootballHVNVod.
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    34 mins
  • Journey From Playing Field to Broadcast Booth

    Journey From Playing Field to Broadcast Booth
    Jan 31 2023
    Hall of Famers James Lofton and Dan Dierdorf discuss their transitions from the playing field to the broadcast booth.  "Red Sox" in the Pro Football Hall of Fame?! (05:25)…can we talk to Jim Kelly or Bruce Smith? (12:56)…a production meeting with Dolphins HC Mike McDaniel (14:50)...James names the current player who will be the next great analyst (21:28)…Dan joins Al Michaels and Frank Gifford in MNF’s 3-man booth (27:38)…John Madden changes the way games are broadcast (29:40)…more camera angles means more scrutiny (32:20)….Dan, a Canton native, attends the PFHOF ground-breaking at thirteen years old...(34:10)  Thanks for listening! Make sure you rate, review, subscribe and we’ll see you next time! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @FootballHVNVod.
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    39 mins
  • Changing Media Landscape

    Changing Media Landscape
    Jan 24 2023
    Peter King of NBC Sports shares fascinating stories from his over thirty years covering the NFL and discusses the ever-changing media landscape in Pro Football  Otto Graham, the Waukegan magician-musician and master of the forward pass (03:06).…the art of storytelling (13:20)….players take control of their own narratives (14:40)….get to know the QB and avoid the crowds (25:40)….the beat goes on (37:20)….photo credit, Gisele Bundchen (48:16).  Thanks for listening! Make sure you rate, review, subscribe and we’ll see you next time! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @FootballHVNVod.
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    53 mins
  • Nicknames

    Nicknames
    Jan 17 2023
    Chris Berman stops by Football Heaven for a deep dive into our favorite Pro Football nicknames. Jon shares a “Transformational” artifact from “Megatron” (03:40).…Chris goes “back, back, back” to his early favorites (14:35)….There’s a Bad Moon Rison and he has a new tattoo (17:52)…Steel Curtain vs. Purple People Eaters (25:46)….Chris visits Canton each summer (37:30). Thanks for listening! Make sure you rate, review, subscribe and we’ll see you next time! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @FootballHVNVod.
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    41 mins
  • The Immaculate Reception @ 50

    The Immaculate Reception @ 50
    Dec 20 2022
    Hall of Famers Franco Harris, Joe Greene, Fred Biletnikoff and Jerome Bettis stop by Football Heaven to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of The “Immaculate Reception.”    Fred is NOT here to celebrate (03:18).…Franco cuts the turf (03:50)….One play can change a culture and a community (08:20)….Joe Greene shares what really went down on the Steelers sideline (16:52)….The Bus follows in Franco’s footsteps (22:15).    Thanks for listening! Make sure you rate, review, subscribe and we’ll see you next time!   Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @FootballHVNVod.
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    26 mins
  • HBCU Hall of Famers Part 2

    HBCU Hall of Famers Part 2
    Dec 13 2022
    The co-hosts are joined by Hall of Famer Harry Carson and Black College Hall of Fame co-founders Doug Williams and James “Shack” Harris to share stories about the unique history and culture of HBCU football.  With advice from his High School teacher, Harry chooses an HBCU (00:32).…Bill Parcells finds his team leader (07:22)….Joe was Shack’s ball boy in Buffalo?! (17:02)….The Classic comes to Canton (36:10)….an American Hero (39:02).  Thanks for listening! Make sure you rate, review, subscribe and we’ll see you next time! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @FootballHVNVod.
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    41 mins
  • HBCU Hall of Famers Part 1

    HBCU Hall of Famers Part 1
    Dec 6 2022
    The co-hosts are joined by HBCU Hall of Famers Larry Little, Willie Lanier and Art Shell to share stories about the unique history and culture of HBCU football.  The helmet Willie never put on (01:50).…Larry rides the bus and sleeps in the gymnasium (09:30)….Just win, baby! (34:35)…HBCU graduates special kinship (42:50)….Art becomes the first African American Head Coach of the modern era (45:52).  Thanks for listening! Make sure you rate, review, subscribe and we’ll see you next time! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @FootballHVNVod.
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    51 mins
  • Hall of Fame QBs Who Played in Other Pro Leagues

    Hall of Fame QBs Who Played in Other Pro Leagues
    Nov 29 2022
    The co-hosts are joined by Hall of Fame QB’s Jim Kelly, Warren Moon, Kurt Warner and Steve Young for a lively conversation about the other pro leagues they played in.  Jim Kelly "warms up" to the USFL (00:48).…Warren Moon chooses Canada (03:52)….what Kurt Warner misses about the Arena League (13:16)...Steve Young’s infamous contract (30:45)…and Burt Reynolds' Tampa Bay Bandits?! (37:40).  Thanks for listening! Make sure you rate, review, subscribe and we’ll see you next time! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @FootballHVNVod.
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    39 mins