The Evolution Was Not Televised

Hosted by Dan Frye and Charlie Ezell, the pair rely on their enthusiasm for the NFL rather than any expertise. Their ongoing conversation aims to be be as entertaining as it is enlightening. From changes in tactics, strategy, popularity as well as the many colorful characters that made the League. All things NFL are open for discussion.

Episodes

Passing Records of 1970s

March 24, 2021 • 68 mins

Charlie and Dan take a look at the overall passing stats of the 70's looking at how the modern rule changes have really impacted this part of the game.

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WFL

January 22, 2021 • 80 mins

World League of Football - what else can we say.

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Remembering Gale Sayers

October 11, 2020 • 84 mins

Charlie and Dan discuss Gale Sayers and Brian's Song. Plus "No one talks about them anymore" and. Dan bitches about Covid and the Titans.

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Frank Gifford - Player and Broadcaster

September 8, 2020 • 93 mins

Charlie and Dan discuss the impact of Frank Gifford and then debate whose a better coach Gibbs or Walsh?

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Johnny Blood's Road-trip

August 25, 2020 • 84 mins

Charlie explores the amazing adventure of Johnny Blood on the road, while Dan takes a look back at the QB history of the Lions A.L. After Layne.

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From Cleveland to LA, to St. Louis and back to LA - The Rams

August 13, 2020 • 87 mins

Dan breaks down history of the Rams as well as some memorable players over the decades. Charlie asks what rule would you remove from the league and both of them discuss their selections for no one talks about them anymore.

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Before Montana - the early days of the San Francisco 49's

August 3, 2020 • 85 mins

Charlie breaks down some of the great players in the early days of the 49's. Plus, time travel, Playmakers, and Triangle Corner.

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When the Lions Roared - The history of the Detroit Lions

July 24, 2020 • 80 mins

Dan breaks down the history of the Detroit Lions and their deep connections to the birth of the league. Charlie reminisces about James Lofton and Lynn Dickey, while Dan tries to explain a Triangle's conspiracy theory. Plus they review another episode of Playmakers.

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Hodge Podge - Great players no ever talks about anymore.

July 17, 2020 • 102 mins

Charlie and Dan talk about great players from the modern era that no one talks about anymore. Plus Charlie's Ice Breakers, Dan's Triangle Corner and a review of episode 3 of Playmakers.

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Paul Brown and his impact on the NFL.

July 15, 2020 • 69 mins

Charlie breaks down the career and impact of Paul Brown.

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George Halas & Curly Lambeau - the amazing Packer/Bears rivalry.

July 6, 2020 • 85 mins

Charlie breaks down the amazing history of George Halas and Curly Lambeau and their impact on both franchises and the NFL. Then Dan and Charlie breakdown the first two episodes of Playmakers.

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The Evolution of NFL Championships and playoffs.

June 26, 2020 • 72 mins

Charlie and Dan discuss the implementation and changes to the NFL playoff and championship structure. Plus Dan starts a new segment called Triangle Corner.

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History of the T-Formation

June 12, 2020 • 81 mins

Charlie and Dan discuss NFL envy, the T-Formation and its' impact on the modern game and Dan finally watches Rudy and gives his review.

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Before Rozelle - The Early NFL Commissioners

May 29, 2020 • 83 mins

Charlie and Dan discuss the early commissioner of league, Jim Thorpe, Joe Carr and Bert Bell, and their impact on league. Plus a review of the football classic Horse Feathers!

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Pro Football Firsts

May 23, 2020 • 96 mins

Charlie and Dan discuss pro football firsts. Plus they review the classic Charelton Heston football film Number One.

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The Chicago Cardinals

May 14, 2020 • 92 mins

Charlie educates Dan on the history of the Cardinals franchise and their place in NFL history, plus they review the movie "Heaven Can Wait".

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Ernie Nevers and the Duluth Eskimos

May 8, 2020 • 90 mins

Charlie and Dan talk about Ernie Nevers , the Duluth Eskimos, and some crazy franchise histories and connections. Dan reviews the football film classic Gus.

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Charlie and Dan discuss different draft classes over the years

April 29, 2020 • 90 mins

Charlie and Dan discuss different draft classes over the years, along with grades and how they fared in school.

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From the NFL to Hollywood

April 22, 2020 • 94 mins

Charlie and Dan, deep dive into NFL players that moved on to prominent Hollywood careers.

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Fran Tarkenton

April 22, 2020 • 104 mins

Charlie and Dan discuss the career of Fran Tarkenton.

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The Evolution Was Not Televised

Episodes

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Remembering Gale Sayers

Frank Gifford - Player and Broadcaster

Johnny Blood's Road-trip

From Cleveland to LA, to St. Louis and back to LA - The Rams

Before Montana - the early days of the San Francisco 49's

When the Lions Roared - The history of the Detroit Lions

Hodge Podge - Great players no ever talks about anymore.

Paul Brown and his impact on the NFL.

George Halas & Curly Lambeau - the amazing Packer/Bears rivalry.

The Evolution of NFL Championships and playoffs.

History of the T-Formation

Before Rozelle - The Early NFL Commissioners

Pro Football Firsts

The Chicago Cardinals

Ernie Nevers and the Duluth Eskimos

Charlie and Dan discuss different draft classes over the years

From the NFL to Hollywood

Fran Tarkenton

Popular Podcasts

Passing Records of 1970s

WFL