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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
- Your Dark Companion Podcast
Micah Bombshell: The Cowboys Trade Parsons to Green Bay
Well, nobody saw THAT coming. In this unplanned emergency edition of The OG, Mike, Norm Hitzges, and Greggo drop everything (including their fantasy draft) to…
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The Gallow | Randy Galloway
Few names carry as much weight in Dallas-Fort Worth sports media as Randy Galloway. With a career spanning more than 50 years across the Dallas Morning News…
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Friday Night Lights are Texas Sized | Greg Tepper
What makes Texas high school football unlike anything else in the country? In this episode of Your Dark Companion, Mike Rhyner sits down with Greg Tepper…
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Neverland, Music & Thumbnails | Bart Stevens
Step inside the control room with Bart Stevens, the recording engineer who worked alongside music legends like Michael Jackson, Fleetwood Mac, Boz Scaggs…
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DVD Size Hail and 400mph Winds | Jesse Hawila
When the weather gets weird, the movies get weirder, and the music gets loud—Mike Rhyner is the guy you want steering the conversation. This time, he’s joined…
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Hall of Famers Making Time for Us | Ralph Strangis
In this episode of Your Dark Companion, Mike Rhyner sits down with Ralph Strangis—legendary broadcaster, Hall of Famer, and the voice who taught Texas what…
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Q vs Zew | Bo Roberts
What do you get when you mix a radio legend, a Russian hash-smoking adventure, a Triumph stage-crashing moment, and a career that spans five decades in Dallas…
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The Origins of a Saint | Jimmy "The Saint" Christopher
In this special edition of Your Dark Companion, Mike Rhyner welcomes the unmistakable voice and soul of the airwaves—Jimmy Christopher, a.k.a. The Saint—for a…
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Emergency Diamond Talk from the OG's
WTF JERRY!!! Thanks to our monthly supporters W hammons B Smith Robert Stoolfire Thaddeus D. Matula Rachel W Scott Lewis cody SIMS Robert Saunders Sidney Long…
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Talkin' About the Weather | Steve Helms
This week, country roads lead us straight to Texas music royalty. Mike Rhyner welcomes singer, songwriter, and all-around honky-tonk hero Steve Helms to Your…
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Rev Entertainment: Transforming Globe Life Field Beyond Baseball Games | Sean Decker President
🎧 Episode Description: Baseball? Sure. But only using Globe Life Field for Rangers games? That’s rookie thinking. In this episode of Your Dark Companion, Mike…
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Just Wondering... About Sports | Norm Hitzges
🎙️ Sports Radio Royalty: Mike Rhyner & Norm Hitzges Talk Cowboys, Rangers & the Good Old Days | Your Dark Companion What happens when two sports radio legends…
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Mr. Ranger | Tom Greive
Mr. Ranger, Tom Grieve, joins the Shoopies at Globe Life Field to talk his incredible life and career!! Thanks to our monthly supporters W hammons B Smith…
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A League of Legends | Eric Nadel, Chuck Cooperstein, Brad Sham, & Josh Bogorad
Legendary local voices join YDC for a special BROADCASTER'S ROUNDTABLE as we talk to Chuck Cooperstein, Eric Nadel, and Brad Sham & Josh Bogorad Thanks to our…
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The New Age of the Influencer | Jeff K
Dallas Stars and Cowboys PA man, music radio legend, and all around fun guy Jeff K makes his third appearance on little YDC! Thanks to our monthly supporters W…
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The Glory of Susquehanna | Scott Strong
Scott Strong, former program director of the Bone and lifelong music maven, takes us back in the van to relive fun stories from his eventful career! Thanks to…
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They Will RUN OVER YOU! | Doyle King
HE'S DOYLE KING. The golden-throated, lake loving, laugh machine Doyle King brings us tales of his journey throughout the DFW media landscape! Thanks to our…
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The Newberg Report | Jamey Newberg
Jamey Newberg, the man behind the famed Newberg Report newsletter, dishes on all things Rangers inside the Wolf Den! Thanks to our monthly supporters W hammons…
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Three Former Easter Bunnies | Jim Cochrane
Jim Cochrane, Executive Vice President and Chief Business Officer of the Texas Rangers meets the Shoopies at Globe Life Field to give us the lowdown on his…
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The Woman of the Cowboys Sidelines | Kristi Scales
Dallas Cowboys sideline reporter Kristi Scales breaks into the Sunset Lounge with urgent and horrifying news...or maybe just an awesome discussion about her…
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Sunset Lounge Crossover at the CBD House of Healing | Victor & Shippy
We are LIVE from the CBD House of Healing!!!! Shippy and Victor Villalba join the Shoopies for a night of sports talk, fun, and...maybe a Slushie or two??…
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Givingmas | Mike Keating
Mike Keating, founder of Givingmas, an organization dedicated to changing lives one family at a time, joins the Shoopies to dicuss all the awesome things they…
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News Media Kinda Sucks Now a Days | Dale Hansen
The 800 pound gorilla himself, Dale Hansen, strolls into the Sunset Lounge to give his opinions on anything and everything!!!! Buckle up buttercup! Thanks to…
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Talkin' Sports at a Baseball Field | Rush Olson
Rhynes, Grubes and special guest Rush Olson get your head right for Texas Rangers Night at the Frisco RoughRiders game with a lively discussion about baseball…
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Goalies Win Games, Kingsville Bres & Waterbeds | Marty Turco
Your favorite former Dallas Stars goaltender and co-founder of the Kingsville Brewery, Marty Turco, skates beyond the trapezoid and into the Sunset Lounge!…
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The Heart of Baseball in the Heart of Dallas | José Guzmán
Former Texas Rangers pitcher and current Spanish radio broadcaster for the Rangers, Jose Guzman, gets set and delivers an awesome conversation in the Wolf Den!…
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Rangers Sports Net | Angie Swint
Texas Rangers communications head honcho Angie Swint talks with the Shoopies at Globe Life Field as we learn about how the Rangers Sports Network came…
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Happy Birthday Eric | Eric Nadel Birthday Bash
Eric Nadel's birthday benefit unfolds at the historic Longhorn Ballroom, featuring Shiny Ribs and the Secret Sisters. Mike Rhyner, Grubes, Rob, and Alex from…
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EMERGENCY OG Diamond Talk
Thanks to our monthly supporters W hammons B Smith Robert Stoolfire Thaddeus D. Matula Rachel W Scott Lewis cody SIMS Robert Saunders Sidney Long Pattie Rhyner…
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Dallas, the ONLY place I want to live! | Mike Rawlings: Former Mayor
Former Dallas mayor Mike Rawlings takes a seat in the Sunset Lounge to discuss sports and mayoring! Thanks to our monthly supporters W hammons B Smith Robert…
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My Boy Teddy | Ted Emrich
ESPN/Westwood One announcer and bitmaster Ted Emrich powers through the gross weather to dip in the podcasting pool with the Shoopies! Thanks to our monthly…
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Dallas is a Hockey Town | Brad Alberts, Stars President
Dallas Stars President and CEO Brad Alberts to illuminate us on the success of the Stars organization! Thanks to our monthly supporters W hammons B Smith…
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Jeopardy Contestant Zone | Jack McGuire
Texas resident and Jeopardy! contestant Jack McGuire enters the Wolf Den to discuss his time on Mike's favorite game show! Thanks to our monthly supporters W…
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We Gonna Party Like it's Your Birthday | Eric Nadel
Rangers radio play by play man Eric Nadel returns to tell all of us about his Birthday Benefit show and how YOU can attend! Thanks to our monthly supporters W…
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From Nebraska to the Big Leagues | Dave Raymond
Rangers TV play by play man Dave Raymond hangs out with the Shoopies as we delve into one of the most interesting lives of any guest we've had! Thanks to our…
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Sports Talk | Norm Hitzges
Our pal Norm Hitzges returns to the Wolf Den with a big sack full of fresh HSO's and perhaps will tell a dad joke or two! Thanks to our monthly supporters W…
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2025 Miracle League Golf Tournament | Lots of Guest you'll love!
Little ol' YDC is out at the Rangers Golf Club...what mischief will the boys get up to?? LOL! Thanks to our monthly supporters W hammons B Smith Robert…
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Across the Universe | Chris Holt
Chris Holt, noted regional guitarist, joins YDC for his third appearance to discuss all things music and discuss the making of his latest solo album! He might…
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Get your head right | Boys & Girls Club Tournament
Does Steve Buechele really play golf, or just talk a big game? We made a trip out to Trophy Club for Boys & Girls Club of Tarrant and Denton Counties’ Annual…
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Get Your Head Right | Summer Hanson, CBD House of Healing
We welcome our sponsor, Summer Hanson, of CBD House of Healing, into the lounge for CBD and mushroom talk. Learn more about House of Healing and Summer’s…
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Red Headed Stranger | Amy Rosenthal
Amy Rosenthal, executive director of Garland Cultural Arts, steps into the Sunset Lounge to tell us about all the cool things happening in the Land of Gar!…
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All Hail the King | Jody Dean
Longtime radio man, former Voice of Texas Stadium, Medieval Times King, and TV set decorator Jody Dean holds forth but doesn't hold back while talking anything…
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Music Round Table Presented by the CBD House of Healing | Chris Holt, Jeff Liles, Jeff K, Jesse Hawilla
It's the first ever YDC Music Roundtable LIVE from the Kessler Theater! The Shoopies lead a magical musical discussion with The Kessler's own Jeff Liles…
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The BullMoose of the MiLB | Kevin Mench & Chuck Greenberg
⚾️ Kick off your Thursday the right way—with baseball, beers, and big league vibes! Mike and former MLB slugger Kevin Mench are posted up at the Bull Moose…
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1980 & 45 Years of Friendship | Chris Arnold
Whether on The Ticket, K104, or Dallas Mavericks games, you've seen or heard Chris Arnold for decades. He joins the Sunset Lounge for a congenial chat with the…
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Havala, Luka | Black Friar Show
Luka returns to Dallas and Rhynes, Greggo, and Grubes are hosting a watch party at Blackfriar on McKinney Ave! Thanks to our monthly supporters W hammons B…
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The Clubhouse Podcast | Rob Ervin & Alex Barnhill
The Clubhouse boys, Rob and Alex, enter the Wolf Den to wow us with their incredible knowledge about everything in the pop culture realm! Thanks to our monthly…
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The Big Head Mench | Kevin Mench
Former Ranger great Kevin Mench joins YDC to talk baseball and all that that implies! Thanks to our monthly supporters W hammons B Smith Robert Stoolfire…
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The Diff | James Faust
Today, we have a special bonus show! We present James Faust, the Artistic Director of the Dallas Film Society and the Dallas International Film Festival…
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Pony Excess | Thaddeus Matula
Emmy & Peabody Award-winning Film Director Thaddus Matula strolls into the Sunset Lounge to discuss the magical world of film! Thanks to our monthly supporters…
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¡Al Maximo! | Carlos Nava, Victor Villalba, Ivan Zuniga
Victor Villalba and Carlos Nava, hosts of the Sunset Lounge's Al Maximo show, joins the Shoopies to catch all of us up on football, soccer, F1, and all other…
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Hearsay... The Best Kept Secret | Mayor Jim Ross, Greggo, Pugs
Greggo joins Rhynes and Grubes for a remote at the new speakeasy inside Choctaw Stadium as we get ready for a new Rangers season! Thanks to our monthly…
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The Wonder Boy | Tim MacMahon
ESPN NBA Reporter Tim MacMahon talks his new book The Wonder Boy: Luka Doncic and the Curse of Greatness with the Shoopies! Thanks to our monthly supporters W…
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That's Coach Ballsac you Hear on the Ranger Bradcast | Mike Bacsik
Former Ticket and Fan radio personality, now big-time Texas Rangers TV color man Mike Bacsik strolls out of the bullpen and into the Sunset Lounge! Thanks to…
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who Doesn't Love Good Food | Sarah Blaskovich
Sarah Blaskovich, food reporter for the Dallas Morning News, and multi-time YDC guest, brings us all the news in food you can use! Thanks to our monthly…
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We can all benefit from the World Cup | Gina Miller
Gina Miller, longtime CBS 11 sports anchor and currently doing amazing things FC Dallas as their Vice President of Media & Communication, saunters into the…
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At Least we are "All In" | Calvin Watkins
Calvin Watkins, in his 15th year as Cowboys beat writer for the Dallas Morning News, talks all things 'Boys with the Shoopies! Thanks to our monthly supporters…
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Greggo was his Name-o | Greg Williams
Greggo makes his monthly visit to the Sunset Lounge! What will he say today?? Thanks to our monthly supporters W hammons B Smith Robert Stoolfire Thaddeus D…
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47 Years of this Voice | Brad Sham
Legendary radio voice of the Cowboys, Brad Sham, talks all things sports and fun with the Shoopies! Thanks to our monthly supporters W hammons B Smith Robert…