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The Official Football Learning Academy Podcast

Each week, the Official Football Learning Academy podcast will take you deep into the history of this great game. Through interviews with players, coaches, or administrators in the NFL, as well as interviews with Pro Football Hall of Fame selectors, authors, and historians, you will learn about how the game evolved and important moments that shaped the sport into what it is today. You will also get first-hand accounts from the people who have made history in pro football.

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Episode 303 - Interview with Former NFL Special...

The Official Football Learning Academy Podcast ·

2025/10/31

This episode’s special guest is one of the greatest returners in NFL history: Rick Upchurch. Drafted by the Denver Broncos in the fourth round of the 1975 NFL Draft, he is one of the few people who have been named to TWO all-decade teams. He led the league three times in punt yards per return AND in punt returns for touchdowns. He was named to four Pro Bowls, has been inducted into the Denver Broncos Ring of Fame and was named to the Denver Broncos 50th Anniversary team. He is currently ranked 11th

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33:56

Episode 301 - Interview with Former NFL QB Todd...

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2025/09/12

Today, we have two very special guests to the show: Todd Marinovich and Lizzy Wright. Todd was a former first-round draft pick with the Oakland Raiders back in 1991.Todd and Lizzy just published Todd’s memoirs, titled: Marinovich: Outside the Lines in Football, Art, and Addiction, which can be purchased at marinovichbook.com. In this memoir, Todd is very open about the struggles that he faced with substance abuse over the years, and we dove into those details in this episode.As far as Lizzy Wright,

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Episode 213 - Contributor Profile of Ralph Hay

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2025/08/11

Today, we focus on Ralph Hay, the person responsible for organizing the league that is now the NFL. Later, we will sit down with Pro Football Hall of Fame selector and member of the Hall of Fame’s Blue-Ribbon Committee for Contributors Clark Judge to discuss Ralph Hay.To learn more about trailblazing contributors in NFL history, visit our Historical Scouting Reports class, where the greats in NFL history. Check it out at the Football Learning Academy website at

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21:36

Episode 212 - Contributor Profile of Bucko Kilroy

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2025/05/25

Today, we focus on trailblazer Bucko Kilroy, the long-time personnel person with the Philadelphia Eagles, Washington Redskins, Dallas Cowboys, and New England Patriots. Later, we will sit down with Pro Football Hall of Fame selector and member of the Hall of Fame’s Blue-Ribbon Committee for Contributors Clark Judge to discuss Kilroy.To learn more about trailblazing contributors in NFL history, visit our Historical Scouting Reports class, where the greats in NFL history. Check it out at the Football

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Episode 211 - Contributor Profile of Eddie Kotal

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2025/05/16

Today, we focus on trailblazer Eddie Kotal, the long-time scout for the Los Angeles Rams and the person responsible for putting together great Rams teams, including the 1951 NFL Championship team. Later, we will sit down with Pro Football Hall of Fame selector and member of the Hall of Fame’s Blue-Ribbon Committee for Contributors Clark Judge.To learn more about trailblazing contributors in NFL history, visit our Historical Scouting Reports class, where the greats in NFL history. Check it out at the

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01:05:34

Episode 210 - Interview with the Pro Football Hall of...

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2025/03/22

This episode’s special guest is the Chief Communications & Content Officer with the Pro Football Hall of Fame: Rich Desrosiers. In this episode, we talk about his career, the Pro Football Hall of Fame, and the Hall of Fame selection process. We also talk about some of the new exhibits at the Hall of Fame.Football Learning Academy Website:To learn more about the FLA, go to:https://www.football-learning-academy.comSocial Media:Follow us on Twitter:https://twitter.com/FootballLearn1Follow us on

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01:24:17

209 - Interview with Former NFL Tight End Ben Troupe

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2025/02/28

This episode's special guest is Ben Troupe, former tight end with the Tennessee Titans. In this episode, we discuss the skills necessary to play the tight end position in the NFL.Ben was an All-SEC and All-American while at the University of Florida. He was drafted by the Tennessee Titans in 2004 and stayed with the team until 2007. He then spent time with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Oakland Raiders before retiring from football.The video from this interview can be found in our Historical Scouting

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31:39

Episode 208 - Tribute to Former NFL Linebacker Bill...

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2024/12/26

This episode is a tribute to former NFL linebacker Bill Bergey, whose passing was announced Christmas Day. We include an archival interview that host Ken Crippen did with Bergey back in 2012 to let him know that he was inducted into the Professional Football Researcher’s Association’s Hall of Very Good and his thoughts on it are discussed in the interview. Also in that interview, we discuss his life and football career, including his time with the Bengals and Eagles, and his court battle he had with

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30:38

Episode 207 - Interview with Former NFL Offensive...

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2024/12/14

This episode’s special guest is former NFL offensive tackle George Kunz, who played for the Atlanta Falcons and Baltimore Colts. He was the second overall pick in the 1969 NFL draft, behind O.J. Simpson. He earned seven trips to the Pro Bowl in his nine-year playing career.This podcast is the first part of our discussion with George. The second part can be found in our Historical Scouting Reports Class. In the class, he dives into deeper detail on offensive line play and his techniques for facing

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01:20:20

Episode 206 - Interview with Former NFL Player Daniel...

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2024/11/01

This episode’s special guest is former NFL tight end Daniel Wilcox, who played for the New York Jets, won a Super Bowl with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and played for the Baltimore Ravens. Hear his honest thoughts of playing for Herm Edwards, Jon Gruden, and John Harbaugh.Football Learning Academy Website:To learn more about the FLA, go to:https://www.football-learning-academy.comSocial Media:Follow us on Twitter:https://twitter.com/FootballLearn1Follow us on

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01:11:56

205 - Interview with Hall of Fame Selector Clark Judge

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2024/10/04

This episode’s special guest is Pro Football Hall of Fame selector Clark Judge, who not only serves on the main selection committee, but is also a member of the Blue-Ribbon Committee for Contributors. We talk about the new selection process, as well as some of the seniors, coaches, and contributors that may become finalists this year.Football Learning Academy Website:To learn more about the FLA, go to:https://www.football-learning-academy.comSocial Media:Follow us on

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44:43

Episode 204 – Archival Interview with Hall of Fame...

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2024/09/07

This episode is a celebration of the 100th season of the New York Giants. We will talk about their early history, early Hall of Famers, and will cap it off with an archival interview with Hall of Fame coach Bill Parcells.Football Learning Academy Website:To learn more about the FLA, go to:https://www.football-learning-academy.comSocial Media:Follow us on Twitter:https://twitter.com/FootballLearn1Follow us on

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01:13:52

Episode 203 - Interview with Legendary Broadcaster...

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2024/07/27

Today’s special guest is legendary broadcaster Chris Berman, who joined ESPN in 1979, a month after its founding. He spent 31 years hosting Sunday NFL Countdown and ten years hosting Monday Night Countdown, among his many other duties at the network. In this episode, we go behind the scenes at the Pro Football Hall of Fame Induction Ceremonies, as well as talk about the American Football League.Apologies for the audio quality of this broadcast.Football Learning Academy Website:To learn more about

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43:34

Episode 202 - Interview with Trailblazing College...

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2024/07/13

This episode’s special guest is Greg Thomas, who made history when he was the first starting African-American quarterback in high school in San Angelo, Texas, and he became the first African-American starting quarterback in University of Arkansas history. He was 28-8 as a starter, played in four bowl games, and was named MVP of the 1987 Liberty Bowl.For the Pro Football History Nugget of the Week, we will actually talk college football, specifically Martin Lemond, who was the first African-American

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56:35

Episode 201 - Interview with Pro Football Hall of...

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2024/06/15

Today’s special guest is Hall of Fame offensive lineman Ron Mix, who played for the Los Angeles/San Diego Chargers and the Oakland Raiders. He was a nine-time all-AFL player and an eight-time AFL All-Star.For the Pro Football History Nugget of the Week, we talk about we talk about other American Football League players who played all ten years of the league’s existence and are in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.Visit the Pro Football Retired Players Association at: https://www.pfrpa.com/Football

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33:20

Episode 135 - Interview with Pro Football Hall of...

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2024/04/13

Today’s special guest is Hall of Fame linebacker Brian Urlacher, who played with the Chicago Bears from 2000 through 2012. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2018. In this episode, we talk about something that is important to both Brian and me, and that is helping retired players in need. Brian is on the board of directors for the Gridiron Greats Assistance Fund, and we spend time talking about that organization in this interview. We also talked a little Hall of Fame and the

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48:52

Episode 134 - Interview with Former NFL Quarterback...

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2024/04/01

Today’s special guest is former NFL quarterback Heath Shuler, who played with Washington and the New Orleans Saints. After his football career, he was elected to the United States House of Representatives for three terms. We talk about all of this and more in this episode.For the Pro Football History Nugget of the Week, we discuss George Taliaferro, the first Black player to be drafted by the NFL.This episode brought to you by the PowerPlus Mouthguard, a device whose data shows that it reduces

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01:15:58

Episode 133 - Interview with Former NFL Linebacker...

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2024/03/18

Today’s special guest is former Cincinnati Bengals’ linebacker Reggie Williams. He played with the team from 1976 through 1989, was named NFL Man of the Year in 1986, The “Whizzer” White NFL Man of the Year in 1985 and the Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year in 1987. After his football career, he became an executive in the World League of American Football and with Disney. He was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2007.For the Pro Football History Nugget of the Week, we

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Episode 132 - Archival Interview with Former NFL...

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2024/03/02

Today, we are focusing on Andy Russell, who passed away February 29th at the age of 82. I interviewed him back in 2012 and the audio you’re about to listen to is from that interview. Russell played linebacker for the Pittsburgh Steelers from 1963 through 1976. He was on two of the Steelers Super Bowl Championship teams and went to seven Pro Bowls. He is a member of the Pittsburgh Steelers All-Time Team, in the Pittsburgh Steelers Ring of Honor, and is in the Pittsburgh Pro Football Hall of Fame. It

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44:10

Episode 131 - Interview with Historian Mike Richman

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2024/02/25

This week's special guest is historian and author Mike Richman, who just wrote a book titled "George Allen: A Football Life." He has also authored "The Redskins Encyclopedia," "The Washington Redskins Football Vault," and "Joe Gibbs: An Enduring Legacy." Finally, he has written thousands of feature articles for such publications as The Washington Post, The Baltimore Sun, and Sports Illustrated. This episode focuses on Mike's new biography of Hall of Fame coach George Allen.Mike Richman's

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