Episodes
Former Miami Dolphins defensive back, Nolan Carroll, discusses growing up a DolFan, breaking his leg as a senior at the University of Maryland, and being tripped on the NY Jets sidelines as a rookie. Contributors to this episode include Sevach Melton and Dolphins Productions. Theme song created and performed by The Honorable SoLo D.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 04/09/24
A St. Augustine native, Caleb Sturgis completed his All-American career at the University of Florida as the school’s all-time leader in field goals made. The kicker’s collegiate success prompted the Miami Dolphins to select him in the fifth round of the 2013 draft and he would spend the next two years in aqua and orange before an unlikely offseason injury derailed his tenure with the team. Contributors to this episode include Sevach Melton and Dolphins Productions. Theme song created and...
Published 03/26/24
Ed Newman’s professional journey has been the stuff of legends. In 12 NFL seasons, all with the Miami Dolphins, Newman was part of a Super Bowl championship team in 1973, blocked for Bob Griese, Larry Csonka, and Dan Marino, was selected to four Pro Bowls and was named a first-team All Pro in 1984 while also attending law school! Ed then traded his cleats for a gavel serving as a County Court Judge in Miami for nearly 30 years. Contributors to this episode include Sevach Melton and Dolphins...
Published 03/12/24
As the Miami Dolphins organization hosted the Dolphins Challenge Cancer (DCC) XIV, Travis Wingfield joined Seth Levit on site for a live radio celebration of the National Football League’s largest fundraising event. This episode features three interviews from the show, including conversations with Fish Tank co-host and Miami Dolphins legend, O.J. McDuffie, Dolphins linebacker and DCC Board Member, Jaelan Phillips, as well as DCC Board Chair, Elizabeth Jenkins. Contributors to this episode...
Published 02/28/24
Despite limited opportunities, Patrick Cobbs was a key member of the Miami Dolphins offense and special teams from 2006-2010, contributing to a backfield led by Ricky Williams and Ronnie Brown. Cobbs enjoyed his most significant success during the team’s famed Wildcat run of 2008. Contributors to this episode include Sevach Melton and Dolphins Productions. Theme song created and performed by The Honorable SoLo D. The Fish Tank is Presented by iHeart Radio.See omnystudio.com/listener for...
Published 02/13/24
Undrafted out of college and released by Washington after just one season, Brian Walker enjoyed a fresh start in South Florida, finding a home in a Miami Dolphins secondary that featured names like Sam Madison, Patrick Surtain, and Brock Marion. Determined not to be the weak link among that start-studded group, Walker lead the Fins with 7 interceptions in 2000. Contributors to this episode include Sevach Melton and Dolphins Productions. Theme song created and performed by The Honorable SoLo...
Published 01/30/24
In 1981, the Miami Dolphins utilized an 11th round draft choice to select quarterback Jim Jensen out of Boston University. Jensen’s career as a signal caller was inauspicious at best, but he would quickly become one of the most versatile NFL players of his generation, contributing as a receiver, tight end, running back, full back, and special teams standout. A favorite of Don Shula and Dan Marino, Jensen solidified his place on the Dolphins 50th Season All-Time Team in 2015, and in the hearts...
Published 01/16/24
With 2023 in the rearview mirror, O.J. and Seth reflect upon the past year in The Fish Tank to choose their top 10 most memorable moments. The guys produced a total of 34 episodes last year, so it was no easy task, but in the end, 10 moments indeed rose to the top. Dive in for a look back that features the likes of Dan Marino, Zach Thomas, Channing Crowder, Xavien Howard, Reshad Jones, and many more. Contributors to this episode include Sevach Melton and Dolphins Productions. Theme song...
Published 01/02/24
Born and raised in Miami, Lamar Miller chose to stay home to play for the University of Miami Hurricanes before becoming the Miami Dolphins fourth round draft choice in 2012. Miller rewarded the Dolphins’ belief in him by averaging more than 4.5 yards per carry over the course of his four-year tenure in South Florida, along with 19 rushing touchdowns, including a team record 97-yard score in 2014. Contributors to this episode include Sevach Melton and Dolphins Productions. Theme song created...
Published 12/27/23
In 1983, Dan Marino brought a lightning quick release and unprecedented confidence to the Miami Dolphins huddle, and the game of football would never be the same. Reflecting upon his Hall of Fame career, Marino dives into The Fish Tank to discuss his relationship with Don Shula, his magical 1984 season, Mark Duper and Mark Clayton, and much more. Contributors to this episode include Sevach Melton and Dolphins Productions. Theme song created and performed by The Honorable SoLo D. The Fish Tank...
Published 12/19/23
When the Miami Dolphins selected Scott Mitchell in the fourth round of the 1990 NFL Draft, the University of Utah alumnus was convinced he was destined for a back-up roll. Three years later, however, an Achilles tendon injury suffered by Dan Marino thrust Mitchell into the role he had always dreamed of. In this episode, Mitchell discusses the influence of Marino and legendary head coach Don Shula, his whirlwind experience during the 1993 season, and valuable lessons he learned from his...
Published 12/13/23
Brandon Fields may have come from a family full of chiropractors, but clearly, he was born to be a punter. Following an All-American career at Michigan State University, the Miami Dolphins selected Fields in the seventh round of the 2007 NFL Draft. Brandon would not miss a single game in his entire eight-year tenure with the Fins, playing in 128 consecutive contests and becoming one of the most prolific punters in team history. Contributors to this episode include Dolphins Productions. Theme...
Published 12/05/23
When the Miami Dolphins selected Olivier Vernon in the third round of the 2012 NFL Draft, the South Florida native not only turned a dream into reality, but he became the epitome of homegrown talent. Born in Miami, Vernon attended middle school a mile and a half away from Hard Rock Stadium before making his name on that same field, first with the Miami Hurricanes and then terrorizing opposing quarterbacks as the Dolphins starting right defensive end. Contributors to this episode include...
Published 11/28/23
It’s Thanksgiving week and OJ and Seth are reflecting on some of their favorite Miami Dolphins’ Thanksgiving Day moments ever told on the show, bringing back hilarious stories from Keith Byars, Pete Stoyanovich, Kim Bokamper, and A.J. Duhe.  Jay Fiedler and Marty Booker round things out as they dive in again with some Turkey Day memories of their own. Contributors to this episode include Sean “DJ Prec” Todd and Dolphins Productions. Theme song created and performed by The Honorable SoLo D....
Published 11/21/23
John Denney went to training camp with the Miami Dolphins in 2005 as an undrafted rookie free agent out of Brigham Young University. While Denney hoped to make the team as a defensive end, he found his home at long snapper and went on to play in a Dolphins record 224 consecutive games over the next 14 seasons. Contributors to this episode include Nyah Hardmon and Dolphins Productions. Theme song created and performed by The Honorable SoLo D. The Fish Tank is Presented by iHeart Radio.See...
Published 11/14/23
Jay Feely transitioned from a side gig as a kicker in the Arena Football League to forging a 14-year NFL career during which time he led the league in field goals made in 2002, earned a Pro Bowl nod in 2005, and set a then-franchise record in field goal percentage for the Miami Dolphins in 2007. Following his retirement in 2014, Feely successfully ventured into the world of television, currently serving as a game analyst for NFL ON CBS broadcasts. Contributors to this episode include Nyah...
Published 11/07/23
While many now know Greg Cote for his eponymous podcast and his appearances on the Dan LeBatard Show, the Miami Herald columnist has spent the last 50 years informing and entertaining South Florida sports fans. The award-winning writer, who has covered every sport you can think of, dives in with O.J. and Seth to reflect upon his ever-evolving career and his unique relationship with the Miami Dolphins. Contributors to this episode include Nyah Hardmon and Dolphins Productions. Theme song...
Published 10/31/23
Lorenzo Bromell brought instant energy to the Miami Dolphins pass rush, as well as the team’s locker room, in 1998. The fourth-round draft choice out of Clemson tied a Fins’ rookie record with eight sacks in his first NFL season and would serve as a disruptive force on defensive line for his entire four-year tenure in Miami. Contributors to this episode include Nyah Hardmon and Dolphins Productions. Theme song created and performed by The Honorable SoLo D. The Fish Tank is Presented by iHeart...
Published 10/24/23
As an undrafted, undersized rookie out of Wyoming, Trent Gamble arrived as number 19 out of 19 defensive backs on the Miami Dolphins 2000 training camp roster. Trent’s elite athleticism, and unrelenting drive however, would win over his coaches as well as a DB room featuring the likes of Sam Madison, Patrick Surtain, and Brock Marion, transforming an NFL longshot into one of the league’s premier special teams players for the next four seasons. Contributors to this episode include Nyah Hardmon...
Published 10/17/23
With a rare combination of strength and athleticism, Paul Soliai served as an immovable force on the Miami Dolphins defense for seven seasons. The 6-4, 345-pound defensive tackle’s largest contribution, however, may have been as a locker room leader whose commitment to family and weekly cookouts helped to fortify Miami’s roster. Contributors to this episode include Sean “DJ Prec” Todd, Nyah Hardmon, and Dolphins Productions. Theme song created and performed by The Honorable SoLo D. The Fish...
Published 10/10/23
Dario Romero literally fought for everything he had in the National Football League. Undrafted out of Eastern Washington, the defensive tackle spent a year in the CFL before earning a roster spot with the Miami Dolphins in 2002, where he would play alongside the likes of Tim Bowens, Jason Taylor, and Junior Seau for the next three seasons. Contributors to this episode include Sean “DJ Prec” Todd, Nyah Hardmon, and Dolphins Productions. Theme song created and performed by The Honorable SoLo...
Published 10/03/23
From 1994 to 2001, Bill Zimpfer served as the radio voice of the Miami Dolphins, delivering play-by-play to DolFans alongside the legendary Jim “Mad Dog” Mandich. Bill called countless memorable moments during his tenure in the booth, including Dan Marino’s epic performance in the 1994 season opener as well as Lamar Smith’s walk-off, 17-yard touchdown run to lift the Fins to an overtime victory in the 2000 postseason. Contributors to this episode include Sean “DJ Prec” Todd, Nyah Hardmon, and...
Published 09/26/23
No one has made more appearances (or has been more entertaining) on The Fish Tank than former Miami Dolphins linebacker, Channing Crowder, and he is back again. Helping to kick off the 2023 season by joining OJ, Seth, and Travis Wingfield for the team’s live podcast night, Channing discusses his fiercely successful podcast, The Pivot, his new role with Inside The NFL, the current Dolphins team, and much more. Contributors to this episode include Sean “DJ Prec” Todd, Nyah Hardmon, and Dolphins...
Published 09/19/23
Joe Rose has entertained and informed Miami Dolphins fans for more than 30 years on sports talk radio and ranks in the top 10 all-time among Fins tight ends in receptions (10th), yards (8th), and touchdowns (8th).  The Big Dog helped kick off the 2023 season by joining OJ, Seth, and Travis Wingfield for the team’s first-ever live podcast night. Contributors to this episode include Sean “DJ Prec” Todd, Nyah Hardmon, and Dolphins Productions. Theme song created and performed by The Honorable...
Published 09/12/23