Behind Tha Mike Podcast

“So, where can we play?”

When I first learned of the NFL’s unofficial 12 year ban on black players, I never asked these questions. Did they play after college? And if so, where? I now have my answer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 17: The Ban

Charles Follis was the first of 17 blacks to play pre-and post NFL. Players like Fritz Pollard, and Paul Robeson carried the torch in the 1920s, but by the mid-1930s, those numbers dropped to zero. There was no excuse, but there were reasons.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 17: Black Pioneers

Being a trailblazer isn’t easy, but someone had to be first. When professional football began, there were 17 African-Americans that played pre-and post NFL. Let me tell you about them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“It sucks being a trailblazer.”

Super Bowl 57 was the first in history with two black quarterbacks. Patrick Mahomes and Jalen Hurts gave us a classic, but there was a long road that came before them. It’s sucks being a trailblazer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Drive

As we prepare for Super Bowl LVII, we’ll give you the rundown of my favorite AFC Championship game in NFL history! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Catch

Super Bowl LVII is set as both the AFC and NFC Championships are in the books. Today, I’ll give you the first of my two favorites in conference championship history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Two Dynasties, One Rivalry

On Sunday, the 49ers and Cowboys met for the ninth time in a playoff rivalry that traces all the way back to 1970. Two franchises with championship pedigree, we show you how they got there. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sabol Part II

Ed Sabol started a sports film dynasty with the filming of the 1962 NFL championship. We continue to take you behind the scenes to show you why we love NFLFilms today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sabol Part I

When you say NFL Films, what do you think of? Slow motion highlights to nostalgia stirring music? Sure, but for me it’s not just that. It’s Ed and Steve Sabol, the reason I fell in love with football. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

”Not bad for a backup.”

San Francisco 49ers quarterback, Brock Purdy has been good. It got me to thinking, “Who are my favorite back ups in NFL history?“ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices