Football Heaven

Super Bowl Halftime Shows

Tue, 07 Feb 2023 11:58:32 -0000

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).

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Journey From Playing Field to Broadcast Booth

Tue, 31 Jan 2023 12:00:00 -0000

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)

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Changing Media Landscape

Tue, 24 Jan 2023 07:32:00 -0000

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).

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Nicknames

Tue, 17 Jan 2023 12:18:13 -0000

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).

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The Immaculate Reception @ 50

Tue, 20 Dec 2022 12:00:00 -0000

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).

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HBCU Hall of Famers Part 2

Tue, 13 Dec 2022 12:00:00 -0000

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).

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HBCU Hall of Famers Part 1

Tue, 06 Dec 2022 12:00:00 -0000

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).

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Hall of Fame QBs Who Played in Other Pro Leagues

Tue, 29 Nov 2022 12:00:00 -0000

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).

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Dolphins Perfect Season @ 50

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 13:00:00 -0000

Highly respected sports journalist and CBS Correspondent Aditi Kinkhabwala, Pro Football Hall of Fame Senior Advisor & Historian Joe Horrigan, and Pro Football Hall of Fame Vice President of Museum & Archives Jon Kendle explore the most fascinating stories and personalities in Football history.

Jon shows off '72 Dolphins treasures (01:15)….Paul Warfield shares his perfect memories (04:06)….Larry Csonka and Larry Little talk Coach Don Shula (21:25)….The Hall of Famers favorite things to do when they Visit Canton! (36:40)….Joe lets us in on an undefeated secret (41:02).

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The 10 Most Unusual Artifacts

Tue, 15 Nov 2022 23:39:12 -0000

The co-hosts share the 10 Most Unusual Artifacts inside the Pro Football Hall of Fame and are joined by Hall of Fame Running Back Edgerrin James to discuss...his hair (05:05)! They share the incredible story behind Peyton Manning’s record-breaking TD football and loose leaf paper (20:59), and a letter a young Bill Belichick wrote to the Hall of Fame (32:38).

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Football Heaven Trailer

Tue, 15 Nov 2022 00:08:31 -0000

Aditi Kinkhabwala, Joe Horrigan and Jon Kendle explore the most fascinating stories and personalities in pro football history. Tune in for new episodes every Tuesday.