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Manny Fernandez: The Phantom Was Here

Miami Dolphins Tales From The Deep

A California native, Manny Fernandez went undrafted out of the University of Utah, signing with the fledgling Miami Dolphins franchise in 1968 under then head coach, George Wilson. Fernandez was voted the Dolphins Outstanding Defensive Lineman his first five seasons with the team but his game began to raise to another level in 1970 as Don Shula took the helm. He was named a second team Pro Bowl performer that season and again in 1973, when he was also honored as the NFL's Unsung Player of the Year. As consistent as he was throughout his eight-year career, it was the Super Bowl that brought the best out of him. During the Dolphins' three consecutive Super Bowl appearances, Fernandez tallied 28 tackles and three sacks, including a 17 tackle, 1 sack performance in Super Bowl VII that many felt was worthy of the game's MVP rather than Fins safety, Jake Scott. In 2014, Yahoo! Sports ranked him as the 10th best player in Super Bowl history. In The Tank, Manny discussed his less than ideal relationship with his coach at Utah, revealed his reason for choosing Miami over two other teams interested in him out of college and recalled the dramatic change in Miami, as Don Shula's incredibly tough but highly effective style would change the franchise forever. Manny also shared the true story behind the legend of the alligator that turned up in the iconic coach's shower, the reason why a mysterious illness not only nearly caused him to miss his enshrinement in the Dolphins Honor Roll, but almost cost him his life, and explained why Zach Thomas may never go hunting with him again.

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Nolan Carroll: I Believed in Myself

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.

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Caleb Sturgis: A lot of Kicking is Mental

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 performed by The Honorable SoLo D.

The Fish Tank is Presented by iHeart Radio.

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Ed Newman: The Warrior Judge

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 Productions. Theme song created and performed by The Honorable SoLo D. The Fish Tank is Presented by iHeart Radio.

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Dolphins Challenge Cancer Live

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 include Will Althoff. Theme song created and performed by The Honorable SoLo D. The Fish Tank is Presented by iHeart Radio.

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Patrick Cobbs: Keep Pushing

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.

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Brian Walker: I Didn't Want to Let Those Guys Down

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 D. The Fish Tank is Presented by iHeart Radio.

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Jim Jensen: Crash

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 of DolFans forever. 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.

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Top 10 Fish Tank Moments of 2023

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 created and performed by The Honorable SoLo D. The Fish Tank is Presented by iHeart Radio.

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