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Your Dark Companion Podcast
"Whatever I want it to be about on a given day; is what it is." Your Dark Companion couples your familiar friends from radio, Mike and Grubes! Mike brings his classic interviews that draw you in, and Grubes—The Devil—drops…well the drops, and throws the occasional grenade. Mike likes to draw on his fascinating acquaintances and friends allowing them to tell their stories as you've never heard them. But he also goes outside his network, sharing Grubes' network, and often outside of both, to…
Episodes
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Little People Social Club, Bruce Willis Chaos & Vincent Gallo Brawl | Jonathan Bricklin | Ep 266
Entrepreneur and filmmaker Jonathan Bricklin joins Mike Rhyner and Michael Gruber on Your Dark Companion to unveil his wildest project yet: the Little People…
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College Football’s Wild West & Fifty Years of Stories | Kevin Sherrington | Ep 265
Dallas Morning News sports columnist Kevin Sherrington joins Mike Rhyner for a candid breakdown of Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer's rocky stretch…
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Stars on Prime, Robo’s Contract Clock & Montreal Envy | Brien Rea | Ep 264
Mike Rhyner and the crew welcome Dallas Stars studio host Brien Rea for an inside look at the team's big move to Amazon Prime, the loaded Central Division…
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Ted Williams’ Spider Rant, Billy Martin’s Genius & Life as a Ranger | Tom Grieve | Replay Ep 135
Former Texas Rangers outfielder and longtime general manager Tom Grieve joins Mike Rhyner live from Globe Life Field for a wide-ranging conversation covering…
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Giving Mas Golf, Stanley Cup Grit, Tretiak’s Tutelage & Life After Hockey | Ed Belfour | Ep 263
Hall of Fame goaltender Ed Belfour joins hosts Mike Rhyner and Michael Gruber for a candid conversation recorded live at the Giving Moss charity event…
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Rangers Golf Day | Elvis Andrus, Steve Buechele, Mayor Jim Ross & Karen Morris | Ep 262
Mike Rhyner heads to the Texas Rangers Golf Club for the annual Rangers Baseball Foundation event, sitting down with foundation president Karen Morris…
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KVIL Legend on Ron Chapman, Chuck Berry’s Cash Demand & Radio’s Future | Steve Eberhart | YDC Ep 261
Radio veteran Steve Everhart joins Mike Rhyner on Your Dark Companion to share incredible behind-the-scenes stories from his legendary career, including how he…
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Heart of Gold: Golf, Camp Moss & Saving Kids' Hearts | Knox Fitzpatrick & Mark Leitch | YDC Ep 260
Mike Rhyner sits down with Dallas defense attorney Knox Fitzpatrick and Heart of Gold Foundation founder Mark Leitch to break down the twenty seventh annual…
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Rusty Greer on 96’s Brotherhood, Yankee Stadium Magic & Playing Through a Broken Neck
Rangers legend Rusty Greer joins Mike Rhyner and Michael Gruber for a nostalgic deep dive into the iconic 1996 Texas Rangers, the franchise's first playoff…
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Losing Glove Battles, Five AL West Teams & Life After Baseball | Mark McLemore | Ep 258
Former Texas Rangers infielder Mark McLemore joins hosts Mike Rhyner and Grubes for a candid look back at his 19-year MLB career, including stints with all…
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Inside the Majestic: Ghosts, Zombie Doors & a Century of Dallas Secrets | Mike Schwedler
Step inside Dallas's historic Majestic Theatre for a rare behind-the-scenes tour with theater manager Michael Gruber, guided by host Mike Rhyner. Discover…
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Rangers Chaos, Broken Necks & Trading Baseball for Bedazzled Collars | Levi Weaver | Ep 257
Mike Rhyner and Michael Gruber welcome back musician-turned-baseball writer Levi Weaver for a wide-ranging conversation covering his terrifying neck-breaking…
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Weather Guy on Sports Cry Theory, Losing 130 Lbs & Clearing August | Jesse Hawila | Ep 256
WFAA meteorologist Jesse Hawila joins hosts Mike Rhyner and Michael Gruber to close out meteorological summer, breaking down DFW's brutal drought and heat…
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Warrants, Wheelchairs & Whiskey Legs: Mike Keating & Tommy Donahue on Giving Back | Ep 255
Mike Rhyner sits down with Mike Keating of Giving Hope and Tommy Donahue of the Dallas Amputee Network ahead of their upcoming charity golf classic, diving…
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Mavs Makeover: Flagg’s Fit, Kyrie’s Steady Hand & the Lakers’ Wild Sale | Tim McMahon | Ep 254
ESPN NBA insider Tim McMahon joins Mike Rhyner and Michael Gruber for a deep dive into the Dallas Mavericks' offseason overhaul, breaking down new president…
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Dallas Radio History: Q102, The Zoo & The Ticket | Jon Michaels | Ep 253
Dallas radio veteran Jon Michaels joins Mike Rhyner for a trip through decades of DFW radio history, from the early days of FM 102 and Q102 to The Zoo, KLIF…
Your Dark Companion PodcastRangers Reality Check, Rush Redemption & Madonna Confessions | Mac Engel | Ep 252
Fort Worth Star-Telegram columnist Mac Engel joins Mike Rhyner for a wide-ranging conversation covering concert memories (Madonna, Rush, Lady Gaga, Dua Lipa)…
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Burgers, Beets, and Buffett: Ranking Dallas's Best Burgers | Evan Grant & Sarah Blaskovich | Ep 251
Mike Rhyner sits down with Dallas Morning News writers Evan Grant and Sarah Blaskovich to dig into their epic search for the best burgers in Dallas, sharing…
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Dudley's Fantasy Football Draft Party | Sunset Lounge | Ep 250 =
Mike Rhyner and the whole Stolen Valor crew take their fantasy football draft on the road to Dudley's Sports Grill for the annual live draft party, joined by…
Your Dark Companion PodcastSteely Dan, Joni Mitchell & The Art of Musical Genius | Izze Stein | Ep 249
Mike Rhyner sits down with rising singer-songwriter and viral Steely Dan analyst Izze Stein to unpack why her deep-dive breakdowns of albums like Aja, Pretzel…
Your Dark Companion PodcastThe Man Who Helped Make Dallas a Sports Town | Brad Thomas | Ep 248
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Your Dark Companion PodcastNolan Ryan, Backup Catchers & The Books That Stole My Baseball Heart | Tim Brown | Ep 247
In episode 247 of Your Dark Companion, host Mike Rhyner sits down with acclaimed sports author Tim Brown to explore the books and stories that reveal baseball…
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Fantasy Football Draft Party, Lobster Fest & Life at Dudley's with Chef Eric | YDC Ep 246
Recorded live at Dudley's on Henderson in Dallas, this episode of Your Dark Companion features hosts Mike Rhyner and Michael Gruber alongside Rob Urbans from…
Your Dark Companion PodcastAikman is AMERICA's Quarterback & Life After Football | Troy Aikman | YDC Ep 245
Hall of Fame quarterback Troy Aikman joins host Mike Rhyner for an in-depth conversation covering his entire journey — from being drafted first overall by the…
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Mike wont give you his Source but he did say Assimakapolis Right | Lia Assimakapolis | YDC Ep 244
Discover what's really happening inside the Dallas Stars organization as Mike Rhyner sits down with Dallas Morning News hockey reporter Lia Assimakapolis for a…
Your Dark Companion PodcastTwo Decade of Around the Horn & Dallas Morning News | Tim Cowlishaw | YDC Ep 243
In episode 243 of You're Dark Companion, host Mike Rhyner sits down with legendary Dallas Morning News sports columnist Tim Cowlishaw for a wide-ranging…
Your Dark Companion PodcastTom Petty's Heartbeats, Bob Dylan & The Speaker Wars | Stan Lynch | YDC Ep 242
Legendary Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers drummer Stan Lynch joins host Mike Rhyner for episode 242 of Your Dark Companion, delivering a candid and…
Your Dark Companion Podcast40 Years Behind the Rangers Broadcast | Dave Burchett | YDC Ep 241
In this episode of You're Dark Companion, host Mike Rhyner sits down with legendary Texas Rangers TV director Dave Burchett, who spent over 37 years behind the…
Your Dark Companion PodcastThe Texas Rangers & Me | T.R. Sullivan | YDC Ep 240
Longtime Texas Rangers beat writer T.R. Sullivan joins hosts Mike Rhyner and Michael Gruber to share behind-the-scenes stories from his 32 years covering the…
Your Dark Companion PodcastRick Arnett, Skip Bayless & The Wild Early Days of The Ticket | YDC
Mike Rhyner sits down with Rick Arnett, a day-one veteran of The Ticket (1310 KTCK) in Dallas, for a wide-ranging conversation about the early, chaotic days of…
Your Dark Companion PodcastRush Postponed, Neil Peart's Ghost & Stars Cap Crunch | Expo | Ep 238
In this episode of Your Dark Companion, host Mike Rhyner and co-host Michael Gruber are joined by fan-favorite guest Kevin "Expo" Fox to break down the…
Your Dark Companion PodcastRaising Her Game | Rush Olson & Ashley Dozier | Ep 237
Discover the beautiful game like never before as hosts Mike Rhyner and Michael Gruber sit down with professional soccer player Ashley Dozier and documentary…
Your Dark Companion PodcastWorld Cup Media Center Stories Goes Nutz | Mike Leslie | Ep 236
Live from the FIFA World Cup media center in Dallas, Mike Rhyner, Michael Gruber, and Rob Irvin bring you a front-row seat to the excitement surrounding the…
Your Dark Companion PodcastIron Claws, Metallica at the Sphere & Officiating Six Weddings | Matt Howerton | Ep 235
Dallas TV anchor Matt Howerton of WFAA's Daybreak stops by to hang out with hosts Mike Rhyner and Michael Gruber for a wide-ranging, laugh-filled conversation…
Your Dark Companion PodcastBrien Rae's Minor League Hockey Graveyard | Ep 234 | Brien Rea
In this episode of Your Dark Companion, host Mike Rhyner and Michael Gruber are joined by Dallas Stars TV host Brien Rea for a wide-ranging conversation…
Your Dark Companion PodcastDallas Music, Baseball Dreams & a Life on Stage | YDC Ep 233 | Robert Lee Kolb
Mike Rhyner sits down with Dallas music legend Robert Lee Kolb for a wide-ranging conversation spanning decades of life on the road, in the studio, and on the…
Your Dark Companion PodcastWorld Cup Dreams & Ugly American Expectations | Tyler Kern | Ep 232
Discover the World Cup like never before as sports talk veteran Mike Rhyner gets schooled by soccer expert Tyler Kern from the Stolen Water Media network…
Your Dark Companion PodcastJim Gordon's Drums & Demons | The Author Who Wants him Understood | Joel Selvin | Ep 231
Legendary music journalist Joel Selvin joins Mike Rhyner to discuss his haunting biography "Drums and Demons: The Tragic Journey of Jim Gordon," exploring the…
Your Dark Companion PodcastThe City Hall Wars as Sports Teams Flee Downtown Dallas | Jim Schutze | Ep 230
Discover the inside story of Dallas' massive sports arena chaos as podcast host Mike Rhyner sits down with legendary investigative journalist Jim Schutze to…
Your Dark Companion PodcastNBC5, Sports Dreams & Malibu Memories | Pat Doney | Ep 229
Join episode 229 of YDC as the hosts reunite after a break and welcome NBC 5's Pat Doney to discuss his broadcasting career and memorable encounters. Get ready…
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Live from the Longhorn: Eric Nadel's Birthday Bash & Baseball Takes | YDC Special
Get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at legendary Texas Rangers broadcaster Eric Nadel's annual birthday benefit concert from the iconic Longhorn Ballroom…
Your Dark Companion PodcastMajestic Memories: Behind the Curtain | Mike Schwedler | Ep 228
Go behind the scenes at Dallas's historic Majestic Theatre with general manager Michael Schwedler as he reveals how iconic venues book legendary artists like…
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True Crime, Texas Music & World Cup Fever | LIVE from Bronc's Tack Room | Fort Worth Stockyards
What happens when Your Dark Companion, Signal 51 Chronicles, Sunset Lounge Soccer Club and the Sunset Lounge universe collide live in the Fort Worth…
Your Dark Companion PodcastKlyde Warren Park's Final Act & SMU's Dallas Bridge Builder | Kit Sawer Says Goodbye | YDC Ep 225
Join host Mike Rhyner as he sits down with Kit Sawers, CEO of Klyde Warren Park, to discuss her transformative eight-year leadership of Dallas's most beloved…
Your Dark Companion PodcastTejas Red Fridays & Rangers Vibe: City Connect Culture | Travis Dillon & Scott Biggers | Ep 223
Discover the fascinating story behind the Texas Rangers' new "Tejas" City Connect uniforms in this exclusive episode recorded at Globe Life Field. Host Mike…
Your Dark Companion PodcastRangers Bullpen Magic: Eric Nadel's Birthday Bash & Mental Health Mission | YDC Ep 222
Join legendary Texas Rangers broadcaster Eric Nadel as he opens up about his 70th birthday charity bash featuring Latin rock band Chuck Proffitt and his Kumbi…
Your Dark Companion PodcastBehind the Kit: John Bryant's Journey From Ray Charles to SMU | YDC Ep 221
Discover the incredible musical journey of John Bryant, a legendary drummer who has shared stages with Ray Charles, Don Henley, Joe Walsh, and Stuart Copeland…
Your Dark Companion Podcastoice Champion: From Broadway Dreams to Battle Victories | Maelyn Jarmon |YDC Ep 220
Join Your Dark Companion hosts for an inside look at The Voice with Season 16 champion Maelyn Jarmon, a Dallas native who never actually watched the show…
Your Dark Companion PodcastTaking Down Ticketmaster: A 16-Year Battle | Tommy Dorfman | Ep 219
Discover the shocking story behind skyrocketing concert ticket prices as Dallas sports radio host Mike Rhyner interviews Tommy Dorfman, a New Jersey music…
Your Dark Companion PodcastWFAA's Jason Wheeler Takes Off His Shoes | Jason Wheeler | Ep 218
Discover the untold stories behind Dallas-Fort Worth's most trusted news voice as WFAA's Jason Wheeler opens up about his journey from body surfing accidents…
Your Dark Companion PodcastBelfour Spirits: from Pipes to Playoffs | Ed Belfour | Ep 217
Discover the untold stories behind the Dallas Stars' legendary 1999 Stanley Cup championship with goaltending hero Ed Belfour, who shares intimate locker room…
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Saving 7-Eleven and the Blockbuster That Could’ve Won | Jim Keyes | Ep 216
Former CEO Jim Keyes reveals the untold story behind saving 7-Eleven from bankruptcy and his ambitious plans to transform Blockbuster that nearly changed…
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New-Look Rangers | Kennedi Landry | Ep 215
Discover how MLB.com's Kennedi Landry went from LSU softball player to covering the Texas Rangers, as she breaks down the team's new identity under manager…
Your Dark Companion PodcastBlended Feathers | Michael Pasvar | Ep 214
Join Dallas comedian Michael Pasvar for an entertaining conversation about his latest comedy special "Blended Feathers," now streaming on YouTube, plus wild…
Your Dark Companion PodcastFrom the Greatest High School Game Ever to Friday Night Lights Forever | Eddy Clinton & Brad Leland | E213
Discover the untold stories behind Dallas sports broadcasting legend Eddie Clinton's iconic call of the greatest high school football game ever played and get…
Your Dark Companion PodcastInside the Dallas International Film Festival | James Faust | Ep 212
Join radio veteran Shoopy and artistic director James Foust for an inside look at the 20th annual Dallas International Film Festival happening April 2026…
Your Dark Companion PodcastStories They Don’t Tell Anymore | Dave Barnett | Ep 211
Before streaming, before social media, before athletes controlled their own narrative… there were voices that told the story.On this episode of Your Dark…
Your Dark Companion PodcastWhat the Texas Rangers Do Off the Field Might Matter Even More | Justin Henry | Ep 210
Most people see the Texas Rangers on the field.But what they’re doing off the field might be even more important.On this episode of Your Dark Companion, Mike…
Your Dark Companion PodcastThe Weather… and Everything Else That Comes With It | Jesse Hawilia | Ep 208
Weather doesn’t just “happen”… and neither does a career in television.On this episode of Your Dark Companion, Mike Rhyner, Grubes, and the crew welcome back…
Your Dark Companion PodcastSupporting Children in Crisis: The Work Behind Qavah the Storehouse | Richard & Kelly Archibald | Ep 209
This one’s different.On this episode of Your Dark Companion, Mike Rhyner and Grubes step away from the usual chaos to focus on something that matters—Child…