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Curse of the Falcons

A podcast for Falcons fans by Falcons fans. Join Chuck and Dan, both lifelong Falcons fans, for an in-depth journey through Falcons history. We feel every bit of your pain. We’re going to examine the Falcons historically more  in-depth than any single podcast ever has. From Ernie “The Wheel” Wheelwright to Bijan Robinson, this is the place where we gather together to tape up and get back out on the field. Is THIS The Year? Surely it can’t continue… can it?… Join us weekly as we endeavor to Reverse the Curse!

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    The Michael Vick Experience (2002, pt1)

    Send us Fan MailEnter Arthur Blank, Warrick Dunn, and new starting QB Michael Vick.

  2. 55

    Changing Of The Guard: Welcome Michael Vick (2001)

    Send us Fan MailWe finagle a brilliant first rounder for the Smith family’s final season at the helm.

  3. 54

    One Tough Year Deserves Another (2000)

    Send us Fan MailOur Super Bowl XXXIII heroes have gotten old very quickly. This was not our favorite year. 

  4. 53

    Chuck: Curse News Update

    Send us Fan MailWhere we’ve been, where we’re going, and a very sad goodbye.

  5. 52

    From Whence We Came (1999)

    Send us Fan MailHopes are sky high for the Dirty Birds following their first trip to the Super Bowl. But then…

  6. 51

    Curse News 05/21/2026

    Send us Fan MailChuck, Dan, & Sonny catch up a bit.

  7. 50

    Miami (1998 pt 4)

    Send us Fan MailThe road to Miami was long and full of terrors. 

  8. 49

    The Miracle (1998 pt 3)

    Send us Fan MailIS THIS REAL???

  9. 48

    Over The Hurdle (1998 pt 2)

    Send us Fan MailThe Falcons break through and earn their first-ever trip to the NFC Championship Game with a win over the 49ers.

  10. 47

    Curse News 04/09/2026

    Send us Fan Mail

  11. 46

    The Streak (1998 pt 1)

    Send us Fan MailNo words do it justice. 1998.

  12. 45

    Curse News 03/19/2026

    Send us Fan Mail

  13. 44

    The Pivot (1997 pt 2)

    Send us Fan MailThe Falcons win. A lot.

  14. 43

    Curse News 03/05/2026

    Send us Fan MailStuff that happened this week. Discussing the combine, our draft pick, and what might happen to our team both good and cursed. 

  15. 42

    Coach Dan Reeves (1997 pt 1)

    Send us Fan MailAfter 31 seasons of utter futility, the Atlanta Falcons hire a football coach.

  16. 41

    Curse News 2/25/2026

    Send us Fan MailPitts gets franchised, Cousins gets cut, and the Combine starts in Indy

  17. 40

    The Jeff George Experience (1996)

    Send us Fan MailUnequivocally one of the Falconest seasons of all time.

  18. 39

    Curse News 1/15/2026

    Send us Fan MailJames Pearce unleashed the curse (along with his personal stupidity), plus potential free agent targets for the birds.

  19. 38

    Red Gun (1995)

    Send us Fan MailThat one time June Jones got us into the playoffs. 

  20. 37

    Curse News 02/05/2026

    Send us Fan Mail

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    Bye Jerry (1993)

    Send us Fan Mail1993- A year that was forgettable for those who remember.

  24. 33

    Curse News 01/22/2026

    Send us Fan MailA new coach is hired! Kevin Stefanski becomes the 20th head coach of the Atlanta Falcons. The fellas discuss this and several more organizational hires.Link to Falcons Today by Chat Sports YouTube channel.https://youtube.com/@falconstv?si=BlYzwUa6ed2ZL3u9

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    Curse News 1/15/2026

    Send us Fan MailBig changes for  the Falcons. President Matt Ryan is in charge! The search is on for Head Coach and General Manager with quite a few promising young prospects being interviewed. Once again there is hope. 

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    A Winning Streak That’s 2 Legit (1991 pt 2)

    Send us Fan MailWhen people talk about the great times with the Jerry Glanville Falcons, they’re talking about this right here.

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    Curse News 01/08/26

    Send us Fan MailThe end of the 2025 Season and the Coach/GM firings. Plus, we sweep the Saints for the first time since 2016 and eliminate Tampa in the process. All in all, a damn fine week. Damn fine.

  29. 28

    The One About Fat Boy (1991 pt 1)

    Send us Fan MailThe 1991 season, when success started and stopped a couple of times, sees us finally winning more than losing — the whole season pivoting on one great key play (if you know, you know).

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    Curse News 12/30/2025

    Send us Fan MailChuckie drops Hot Takes, Sonny has long-term concerns for Bijan, and Dan worries that we’re winning too much.

  31. 26

    Merry Christmas and Other Stuff

    Send us Fan MailMerry Christmas and happy holidays from Chuck, Dan, & Sonny. Dan has a brief message for the forlorn Falcon faithful.

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    Hey Jerry (1990)

    Send us Fan MailAnother coaching change & a uniform change results in what could be the most exciting 5-11 team in NFL history. Plus, Dan doesn’t abort an ill-fated Fredo Corleone imitation in time. Not good.

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    Curse News - We Win When the Season is Over

    Send us Fan MailEliminated last week, win this week. Stop me if you’ve heard this one.

  34. 23

    Curse News 12/11/2025

    Send us Fan MailThe Seattle debacle.... 

  35. 22

    Bottoming Out: Swamp Fox 2 (1987-89)

    Send us Fan MailAs our beleaguered and beloved Birds bottom out, we see a brief, bright flash of a legend being born.

  36. 21

    Curse News 12/4/2025

    Send us Fan MailJ! E! T! S! Boy! We! Suck!

  37. 20

    The Problem With Dan (1983-86)

    Send us Fan MailDan Henning takes over a team that has won two division titles in three years and completely wrecks it.

  38. 19

    Curse News 11/24/2025

    Send us Fan MailOne Saints win down, one to go. Chuck, Dan, and Sonny dig into where the Falcons are and what they think should or might happen moving forward.

  39. 18

    The Plateau (1981 & 1982)

    Send us Fan MailAfter the Falcons miss the playoffs for each of their first 12 seasons, Leeman Bennett leads them to their second division title in three years and their third playoff berth in the last five… and is summarily fired. Nice going, Rankin.

  40. 17

    Curse News 11/11/2025

    Send us Fan MailWe went to Germany... and then we left Germany... The only thing we won was frequent flyer miles :( 

  41. 16

    Deja Vu: What An Actual Curse Looks Like (1979 & 1980)

    Send us Fan MailComing off of the first playoff victory in 1978, the Falcons’ progress retreats in ‘79. But then, in 1980, what many believe to be our best team ever gets a first round bye in the playoffs and a home game against Dallas. What could possibly go wrong?

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    Curse News - 11/03/2025

    Send us Fan MailChuck had already quit on this team, though he still won’t miss a game. Dan, however, still had hopes for a turnaround and is crushed.

  43. 14

    Curse News 10/29/2025

    Send us Fan MailThe Falcons welcome the 1-6 Miami Dolphins to town and bid adieu to the 2-6 Miami Dolphins.

  44. 13

    Curse News 10/23/2025

    Send us Fan MailWe discuss the horrific 49'ers game and preview the Miami Dumpster Fire game.

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    EPISODE 8 - Big Ben, Huge Wins (1978)

    Send us Fan MailSteve Bartkowski begins his memorable run of greatness, winning some nail biters. It took until our 13th season, but the Falcons give us something tangible to cheer for — a first-ever playoff game!

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    Curse News 10/15/2025

    Send us Fan MailA HUGE win vs Buffalo on MNF has the fellas all goofy, but there may be hell to pay in SF this weekend. Forgot to mention- new towns or cities stopping in to say hey Dallas,TX; Edmonton, AB CA (friend of the show, Canadian Kari), Las Vegas, NV; Loganville, GA

  47. 10

    Grits Blitz!!! Stingiest Defense in NFL History (1977)

    Send us Fan MailFor Curse doubters, we present this compelling evidence:  The single greatest defense in NFL history is good enough for a 7-7 record. Again, the single greatest defense in NFL history is good enough for a 7-7 record.

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    A Bit of a Predicament: Swamp Fox (1974-76)

    Send us Fan MailThe Falcons reap the rewards of a poorly run front office and myriad coaching changes in search of the winning formula. Marion “The Swamp Fox” Campbell is our next coach by default.

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    We Start WINNING!!- Plus the Honest-To-God True Story of the NFC West (1971-74)

    Send us Fan MailA lot going on here… The Falcons learn how to win under the reign of the irascible Norm Van Brocklin, “The Dutchman” shows off his tendency to throw fists at players and press alike, Dave Hampton rushes for 1000 yards then promptly loses it, and Mr. Rankin Smith oversleeps a somewhat impactful meeting. Welcome to the early ‘70s.

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    Curse News 10/02/25

    Send us Fan MailWe beat the Commanders... But the Bills are lurking. The joy of the Bye week.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

A podcast for Falcons fans by Falcons fans. Join Chuck and Dan, both lifelong Falcons fans, for an in-depth journey through Falcons history. We feel every bit of your pain. We’re going to examine the Falcons historically more  in-depth than any single podcast ever has. From Ernie “The Wheel” Wheelwright to Bijan Robinson, this is the place where we gather together to tape up and get back out on the field. Is THIS The Year? Surely it can’t continue… can it?… Join us weekly as we endeavor to Reverse the Curse!

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A podcast for Falcons fans by Falcons fans. Join Chuck and Dan, both lifelong Falcons fans, for an in-depth journey through Falcons history. We feel every bit of your pain. We’re going to examine the Falcons historically more  in-depth than any single podcast ever has. From Ernie “The Wheel”...

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