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Pigskin Dispatch

Get a daily glimpse at the history of American football highlighting the events, people, teams, and anniversaries that took place on the calendar day, the year, or the story that the episode centers on. The show is in lock-step with our website PigskinDispatch.com to bring football fans of all ages a refreshing and fun gridiron experience!

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46:44

NFL Title Game SB 60 Preview and Predictions

Pigskin Dispatch ·

2026/02/05

Our program today has Ed Kleese joining to go over the Seattle vs New England matchup in the Big Game to hand out the LombardiJoin us at the Pigskin Dispatch website to see even more Positive football news!Don't forget to check out and subscribe to the Pigskin Dispatch YouTube channel for additional content and the regular Football History Minute Shorts.Miss our football by the day of the year podcasts, well don't, because they can still be found at the Pigskin Dispatch website. Mentioned in this

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13:43

In Search of the Greatest: Yale's 1901 Team Under...

Pigskin Dispatch ·

2026/02/03

The conversation centers on perhaps the most accomplished roster of talent ever assembled on one football team. Could Yale's 1901 Bicentennial Team be deemed the most accomplished ensemble ever? I am joined by Timothy Brown of FootballArchaeology.com, who elucidates the remarkable achievements of this team during Yale's 200th anniversary. The conversation delves into the extraordinary caliber of players associated with this team, noting the presence of numerous All-Americans and Hall of Famers,

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20:01

The Essential Guide to Football Card Acquisition

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2026/02/02

The primary focus of this podcast episode revolves around the initiation of football card collecting, aimed particularly at newcomers who may find the landscape daunting and opaque. We delve into the myriad motivations behind collecting, emphasizing the necessity of defining one's personal objectives prior to financial investment. Our discussion encompasses various collecting strategies, such as player collecting, team collecting, set building, and investment-oriented approaches, each presenting

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24:57

Transforming Football Knowledge: The Gridiron Guru...

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2026/01/28

This episode introduces an innovative application that enhances one's football knowledge through a daily trivia game focused on historical NFL events. We chat with Morgan Kenyon, the creator of GridironGuru.app, who explains the app's mechanics: it challenges users to arrange facts on a timeline, thereby deepening their understanding of the sport. Kenyon's motivation stems from a desire to create a casual yet engaging platform for fans to connect over football trivia, fostering conversations and

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13:34

The Legacy of Johnny Poe: A Football Pioneer

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2026/01/27

The Football Legend Who Traded the Ivy League for the Front Lines: The Story of Johnnie PoeIn the middle of a major winter storm, with classes canceled and the wind howling outside, it’s easy to find your mind wandering toward the macabre—perhaps to a certain Edgar Allan Poe story like The Cask of Amontillado. But while most of us associate the name Poe with gothic poetry and raven-themed football teams, there is a far more "rough and tumble" legacy attached to the family name.On a recent episode of

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29:34

Unraveling the Legacy of Pete Carroll’s USC Trojans

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2026/01/26

Men of Troy: Inside the Wild Nights and Enduring Legacy of Pete Carroll’s USCFor college football fans, the early 2000s in Los Angeles weren't just about a team—it was a cultural phenomenon. Recently on Pigskin Dispatch, I had the pleasure of sitting down with award-winning author Monte Burke to discuss his latest book, Men of Troy: The Epic Afternoons, Wild Nights and Enduring Legacy of Pete Carroll's USC Trojans.If you lived through that era, you remember the energy. But as Monte and I discussed,

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48:07

AFC and NFC Championship: Predictions and Insights

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2026/01/23

The Margin of Error: Reflections on a Wild Divisional WeekendThe NFL Divisional Round is behind us, and if there’s one thing we learned from the "Pig Pen" this week, it’s that the gap between a "Super Bowl favorite" and "watching from the couch" is razor-thin.Hosts Darin Hayes and Ed Kleese sat down to recap a weekend defined by emotional endings, coaching carousel chaos, and the polarizing performances of the league’s top young quarterbacks. Here’s the breakdown of the action.The Josh Allen

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11:24

Unveiling the Best College Football Stars of Number Five

Pigskin Dispatch ·

2026/01/21

The Magic of the Five: College Football’s Most Iconic Number?In the cathedral of college football, certain numbers carry a weight that transcends the fabric they’re stitched onto. But while the "No. 1" is often a self-proclaimed title and "No. 7" belongs to the gunslingers, the Number 5 has always hit differently. It is the digit of the ultimate "X-factor"—the jersey worn by the players who didn't just break tackles, they broke the spirit of opposing fanbases.From the breathtaking North-South

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15:55

Unraveling the Evolution of Football Safety Equipment

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2026/01/20

Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes: The "Laissez-Faire" History of Football SafetyFootball is the ultimate collision sport, a game of high-speed impacts and physical prowess. But if you were to travel back to the early days of the gridiron, you might be shocked to find that for the first century of the game, the NCAA’s approach to safety was almost laughable.In a recent episode of the Pigpen podcast, host Darin Hayes sat down with Timothy Brown of Football Archaeology to discuss the surprisingly slow

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11:22

Unveiling the Name: How the Super Bowl Came to Be

Pigskin Dispatch ·

2026/01/17

How a Bouncy Toy Created the "Super Bowl"At the end of every NFL season, the world stops for a spectacle known as the Super Bowl. It’s a name so ingrained in our culture that it feels like it has existed forever. But in 1966, the term "Super Bowl" wasn't just unofficial—it was actually hated by the NFL Commissioner.A Collision of Two LeaguesIn the late 1950s and early 1960s, the NFL had a problem. A new rival, the American Football League (AFL), had emerged. Founded by Lamar Hunt, the AFL was

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01:09:24

NFL Playoff Analysis: Insights and Predictions for...

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2026/01/15

The Finality of the Field: Navigating the NFL Divisional RoundThere are just eight teams left standing. As we enter the divisional round of the 2025 National Football League playoffs, the stakes have never been higher, and the margin for error has never been thinner.On the latest episode of the Pig Pen, Darin Hayes was joined by Ed Kleese to break down a wild Wild Card weekend and look ahead to the battles to come. But before diving into the X’s and O’s, the conversation struck a chord that every

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13:45

The Evolution of Football: A Historical Examination...

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2026/01/13

TheEvolutionofthe"Pigskin":FromAnimalBladderstoModernValvesInthemoderneraofAmericanfootball,werarelygiveasecondthoughttotheballitself.Wegrabit,checkthegrip,andifitfeelsalittlesoft,weinsertaneedleforaquickfive-secondfix.However,asDarinHayesandTimothyBrownofFootballArchaeologyrecentlydiscussed,thesimpleactofkeepingairinsideafootballwasonceoneofthesport'smostsignificanttechnicalhurdles.Timilluminatestheintricateinnovationsthathavetranspiredoverthedecades,culminatinginthesophisticatedmechanismsweobservet

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08:48

The Psychological Toll of Game-Ending Mistakes

Pigskin Dispatch ·

2026/01/10

This episode delves into the profound impact that pivotal mistakes in American football can have on players' lives, both on and off the field. We examine several notable blunders throughout history, including a heartbreaking moment involving the Baltimore Ravens' rookie kicker, whose misstep in a critical playoff game underscores the immense pressure faced by athletes. The narrative extends to a historical account from 1905, where a young player, Denny Clark, suffered devastating consequences after

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36:15

George Halas and the Legacy of the 1918 Naval Station...

Pigskin Dispatch ·

2026/01/09

The primary focus of this podcast episode is to delve into the illustrious history of the 1918 Naval Station Great Lakes Blue Jackets football team and its significant impact on the early development of professional football in the United States. As the backdrop of World War I unfolded, military bases across the nation began cultivating sports teams, with the Great Lakes Naval Station emerging as a particularly noteworthy example. Our guest, Dan Charesta, elucidates the compelling narrative

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49:01

Unveiling the NFL Playoffs: Predictions and Insights...

Pigskin Dispatch ·

2026/01/07

Wild Card Weekend: Picks, Predictions, and The Final TallyDarin and Ed closed out the regular season with a dramatic Week 18 and are now diving into their picks for the six matchups of Super Wild Card Weekend! But first let's look at the teams not in the playoffs...NFL Reverse Power Rankings: Who Will Bounce Back by 2026?The NFL playoffs are finally here! Wild Card Weekend is set, and while the excitement builds for the teams competing, our hosts Darin Hayes and Ed Kleese took one final look back at

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13:42

Football Fashion: The Journey from Disparity to...

Pigskin Dispatch ·

2026/01/06

Tim's original Tidbit was the basis of this discussion titled: Before Uniforms Were Uniform - https://www.footballarchaeology.com/p/todays-tidbit-before-uniforms-wereBefore the Color-Coordinated Sidelines: When Football Uniforms Weren't UniformWhen you watch a football game today, one of the first things that captures your attention is the perfect, spectacular array of colors and matching uniforms. Every player is perfectly dressed to script, creating an immediate visual identity for the team. But

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15:38

Top Five College Football Players Wearing Number...

Pigskin Dispatch ·

2026/01/05

This episode delves into the intricate and esteemed history of college football jersey number three, highlighting its significance and the illustrious players who have donned it throughout the years. We examine the profound legacy of the number, with particular emphasis on the traditions of various collegiate programs, including the memorialization of Abraham Reinhart at Utah Tech and the retirement of Wayne Chrebet's jersey at Hofstra University. Furthermore, we explore the remarkable achievements

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09:54

Analyzing the Impact of Bye Weeks in College Football...

Pigskin Dispatch ·

2026/01/02

The current discourse centers on the notable outcomes of the second round of the College Football Playoffs for the 2025-2026 season, particularly emphasizing the alarming trend regarding teams that receive first-round byes. It has been observed that, in a strikingly similar pattern to the previous year, a majority of these teams have succumbed to defeat in their subsequent matchups, raising pertinent questions about the efficacy of the bye week as a strategic advantage. Specifically, we find that

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46:27

Navigating the NFL’s Historical Landscape: A Week 18...

Pigskin Dispatch ·

2025/12/31

Week 18 Showdown: A Season of Parity, Ending in a Deadlock!Darin Hayes welcomed listeners back to the "Pig Pen" at Pigskin Dispatch, the official portal for football history, to set the stage for the final week of the National Football League season. Joined by co-host Ed Kleese, the episode focused on the tradition of their weekly "big bowl predictions" and a look back at a truly bizarre NFL season. After a quick check-in on the weather (Darin is facing a blizzard in the Great Lakes; Ed is enjoying

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12:17

A Hoax in History: The Tale of Harvard and the Rose Bowl

Pigskin Dispatch ·

2025/12/30

The Great Rose Bowl Hoax: When a 3-6 Harvard Team Was "Invited" to PasadenaWhile the modern era is seeing a slow return of Ivy League teams considering postseason play—a novelty perhaps best illustrated by the news that some Ivy teams might secure bowl slots in 2025—it’s easy to forget that nearly a century ago, one of the ancient institutions received perhaps the most absurd bowl invitation in history. The subject? The 1936 Rose Bowl, and the unsuspecting victim was none other than the Harvard

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