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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
Why are you called the O's | Josh Pedigo & Taylor Young
John Pedigo and Taylor Young of Dallas's most powerful musical duo, The O's, tell us all about their musical journeys and...maybe even a jam session?? Thanks…
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Forest Forward | Elizabeth Wattley
Elizabeth Wattley, President and CEO of Forest Forward, a neighborhood revitalization organization working to dismantle impacts of systemic inequities while…
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YDC Ep 85: Ralph Strangis
Our pal Ralphie of the RalphStack SubStack makes a return appearance in the Sunset Lounge as he empties his RalphSack all over us! Thanks to our monthly…
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Just Wondering | Norm Hitzges
Norm Hitzges, Texas Radio Hall of Famer, horse racing handicapper, and man who Grubes has seen shirtless way too many times, joins us in the Sunset Lounge…
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Getting Ziggy with it | Ziggy
Ziggy of the Sunset Lounge's Beer 30 Sports O'Clock talks beer, betting and sports with the Shoopies! Thanks to our monthly supporters W hammons B Smith Robert…
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Who the Eff is Kendrick Lamar? Why is he wearing Women's Pants? | Pugs
Longtime DFW radio man Pugs Moran brings his unique outlook on life and sports to the Sunset Lounge! Thanks to our monthly supporters W hammons B Smith Robert…
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Hey Babe, Where is the Mi-Asthma field? | Babe Laufenberg
Dallas Cowboys radio color man Babe Laufenberg pops into the Lounge to discuss football, music, and more! Thanks to our monthly supporters W hammons B Smith…
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WTF MAVS | Greggo
Seriously WHAT THE F*¢|< Thanks to our monthly supporters W hammons B Smith Robert Stoolfire Thaddeus D. Matula Rachel W Scott Lewis cody SIMS Robert Saunders…
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The Owner | Chuck Greenberg
Frisco RoughRiders owner, former Texas Rangers owner, and all-around bon vivant, tells us all about his fascinating journey through sports and life! Thanks to…
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New Year, New Coach, Same Bull$hit | Jeff ”Skin” Wade
Jeff "Skin" Wade, co-host of the Ben and Skin show on 97.1 The Eagle, MavsTV analyst, oh and one of the most musically knowledgeable people in the universe…
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What Makes you a Psycho? | Greggo & Psycho Dave
Psycho Dave, former board-op for BaD Radio and the Hardline, joins Rhynes, Greggo, and Grubes for fun and merriment! Thanks to our monthly supporters W hammons…
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TRA Triple XXX | Jay Cresswell
Longtime KLUV program director Jay Cresswell hangs with the YDC crew to discuss his epic 27 year run in radio! Thanks to our monthly supporters W hammons B…
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Friday Night Lights in Dallas with Walker Texas Ranger | Brad Leland
Noted actor Brad Leland, best known as Buddy Garrity from Friday Night Lights, joins YDC to discuss his Texas roots, longtime Rhyner fandom, and much more! Be…
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Role One & Smoke it | Jeff Liles
Dallas music historian and Kessler Theater stalwart Jeff Liles takes us on a magical journey through his time in the local music scene! Thanks to our monthly…
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The Beauty of the Anthem | Borts
Local national anthemist Michael Borts joins YDC to discuss his connection with Nolan Ryan and starting the STARS tradition during the national anthem!! Thanks…
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From the Ice to the Diamond | Eric Nadel
No better way to kick off the first LIVE show of 2025 than with Texas Rangers' broadcast voice and National Baseball Hall of Fame, Ford C. Frick Award…
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We're Not in DFW Anymore Y'all | Christopher Fitzpatrick
We're not in Dallas anymore y'all! While we're on the road we hang out with one of our favorite cinematographers Fitz, who came to meet us all the way from…
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Yuletide Tales and Ticket Treasures: A Dark Companion Christmas | Expo & Greggo
Greggo and Expo join Mike Rhyner and Shoopy for a holly jolly reunion! They unwrap gifts, share laughs, relive the glory days, and sprinkle in a few inside…
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Red Hot Jeopardy! | Paul Varghese
Local national comedian Paul Varghese brings his unique stylings to the show and battles Grubes in a Red Hot Chili Peppers quiz! Thanks to our monthly…
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Oh Yes We Did | Max Hartman
Max Hartman, actor/singer/voice of Domino's Pizza, suavely sashays into the Sunset Lounge to bring us his unique brand of fun and handsomeness! Thanks to our…
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Yacht Rock: A Dockumentary | Garret Price: Director
Garret Price, director of the awesome Yacht Rock: A Dockumentary, joins the Sunset Lounge to discuss everything yacht rock! Thanks to our monthly supporters W…
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40 Years of Emerald city | Deno Taglioli & Adam Palma
Deno Taglioli, founder of beloved band Emerald City, and Adam Palma, guitarist of Emerald City (and a bandmate of Mike's before that!) tell us all about their…
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From College Basketball to the NFL | Preston Pearson
Cowboys legend Preston Pearson leaps into the Sunset Lounge to hang with the Shoopies!!! Thanks to our monthly supporters W hammons B Smith Robert Stoolfire…
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Smoky Rose and it's Cold | Greggo, Grubes, Mike & Shippy
We are back at the Smoky Rose with The Old Grey Wolf, Grubes, Greggo, and the rest of the gang. Come see us or tune in as things go off the rails per usual but…
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Stolen Water Christmas Party
Revel in the chaos and fun of the Stolen Water Holiday Party, as the entire YDC/Sunset Lounge crew, family friends, and partners bring good tidings and joy to…
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Morbid Sunshine & The Body Broker | Brian Cuban
Attorney, author and addiction recovery advocate Brian Cuban, brother of Dallas Mavericks owner and entrepreneur Mark Cuban, joins the Sunset Lounge to discuss…
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Blowing Through Life | Greggo & Wally Lynn
Longtime radio man Wally Lynn joins YDC and Greggo to discuss his eventful career, life, and everything in between! Thanks to our monthly supporters W hammons…
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Doocy Does the Dew | Mike Doocy
It's time for Doocy's Doozies on YDC! Mike Doocy of FOX 4 grabs a seat at the bar and talks all things sports and toupees! Thanks to our monthly supporters W…
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Klyde Warren Park | Kit Sawers
Kit Sawers, president of Klyde Warren Park, discusses the Tree Lighting Celebration and all the other cool events happening at KWP! Thanks to our monthly…
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The Immersive experience that will fundamentally change you | Tim DeLaughter
The magical and mystical Tim DeLaughter, leader of Polyphonic Spree and Tripping Daisy, rocks and rolls into the Sunset Lounge! Thanks to our monthly…
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The Exponential Intern | ”Expo” - The Doctor of Drops
Here for a nostalgia bender with a side of chaos? Mike welcomes his former exponential intern—now mild-mannered bookkeeper and certified drop doctor—Expo (aka…
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Love Love | Paris Heart
Indie Pop musician Paris Heart parties in the Lounge and tells us about his musical life! Thanks to our monthly supporters W hammons B Smith Robert Stoolfire…
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Is that an Ipod?!?! | Kenny Withrow
The great Kenny Withrow, guitarist of the New Bohemians, strolls into the Lounge to dicuss all things music! Thanks to our monthly supporters W hammons B Smith…
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What's in his pants?!?!?! | Levi Weaver
Levi Weaver of the Athletic sultrily discusses base ball, music, and his crazy interesting life!!! Thanks to our monthly supporters W hammons B Smith Robert…
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Halloween - Smoky Rose Remote | Greggo, Shippy, Ziggy, Max Heartman
HAPPY HALLOWEENWe are partying at the Smoky Rose with the YDC crew, Greggo, and Ziggy!!!! And even a guest appearance from the actual most interesting man…
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Rico Renner's Hair is REAL | Ric Renner
Ric Renner, longtime talent at FOX/Bally Sports Southwest, rolls into the Sunset Lounge to discuss his stint as a weatherman, high school football, and so much…
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The Second Wettest Month isn't Wet | Jesse Hawila
WFAA weatherman Jesse Hawila returns to the Sunset Lounge and we try to figure out how many false falls Dallas can have, then we test Jesse's music knowledge!…
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Last Question | John Blake
Longtime Rangers media relations king John Blake joins the Sunset Lounge to discuss his career, moving into the team's historian role--and all the times he…
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The voice of the Temple | Chuck Morgan
Legendary Texas Rangers PA Man Chuck Morgan joins the Shoopies to discuss his roots as a baseball lover, radio star, and innovator of game presentation! Thanks…
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The Woman who PISSED off Canada | Celena Rae
Celena Rae saunters into the Sunset Lounge to talk about her time on American Idol, singing the National Anthem at Stars games, and pissing off Canada! Thanks…
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Sunset Lounge goes to Smoky Rose | Mike, Greggo, & The Sunset Lounge
Meet our new friends in the Sunset Lounge as they join Mike Rhyner and Grubes at the Smoky Rose to eat burnt ends, laugh their burnt end off, and enjoy some…
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Ralphstack | Ralph Strangis
Legendary Dallas Stars play by play man, actor, and Press Your Luck contestant Ralph Strangis teleports into the lounge to discuss hockey's arrival in Dallas…
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The Written Words of Evan Grant | Evan Grant
The one and only Evan Grant is in the Sunset Lounge bringing us his epic and omnipotent power of knowledge for the Dark Riders of Your Dark Companion. You can…
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Jedi Wordmaker | Ben Rogers
Ben the Jedi wordmaker is in the Sunset Lounge talking with Rhyn's and the gang talking about his journey in the Radio business, how The Old Grey Wolf has…
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Submerged in Jeff K | Jeff K
The Voice of the Dallas Sports Scene when in stadium has a face... ANDDD He's a Music Historian that will blow your mind! Thanks to our monthly supporters W…
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State Fair Eats | Sarah Blaskovich
Happy OPENING DAY of the State Fair!!! Sarah Blaskovich is in studio to talk all things State Fair Food!!! She's also gonna bless us once again with her foodie…
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D EVOLUTION | Gerald Casale
Sept 28 - 7:30 pm - DEVO documentary as a part of the Dallas VideoFest's Ernie Kovacs Award to DEVO's Gerald Casale Texas Theatre w Intro and Q&A to follow…
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Escape from Extension: Rewilding | Matt Brady: Producer
The sequel to the award-winning Escape from Extinction introduces rewilding, a proven method for sustainable conservation that has the potential to bring back…
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Smoky Rose Remote | Jody Dean
We talk about WFAA's 75 years of Greatness with the one and only Jody Dean. As well as his amazing crazy journey through the world of media much different and…
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Oak Cliff Round Table | Patty Davidson & Gregory Hasty
We welcome in Mike's Sister, Pattie & Gregory Hasty! Thanks to our monthly supporters W hammons B Smith Robert Stoolfire Thaddeus D. Matula Rachel W Scott…
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The Kessler | Edwin Cabaniss
Edwin Cabaniss has left The Kessler for a bit to join us in the Sunset Lounge! This entrepreneur has turned his passion for music into a major force in Texas…
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The Brenden Butler Family Foundation and Pediatric Cancer Awareness Month | Brendan & Miki Butler
YDC EP 35: Brenden and Miki Butler discuss Brenden's journey with Ewing Sarcoma, a raw pediatric bone cancer, and the Brenden Butler Family Foundation…
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The Higher Authority | Chuck Cooperstein
The Voice of the Mavs is in the Sunset Lounge talking sports, the day 1 Ticket stories, and Mavs with Mike and the Gang. Thanks to our monthly supporters W…
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WTF Direct TV w/ The Hammer | Greg Williams
Mike and the Hammer are in the Sunset Lounge, but The Hammer is COMING IN HOT. News of Direct TV making mom and dad ESPN fight and no longer bringing the…
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Engel Angle | Mac Engel
We have THE BIG MAC in the Sunset Lounge today! Thanks to our monthly supporters W hammons B Smith Robert Stoolfire Thaddeus D. Matula Rachel W Scott Lewis…
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Radio Nerd Club | Pugs Moran
It's a meeting of the Radio Nerd Club in the Sunset Lounge. Where Mike feels he should be King, Pugs isn't sure a Hall of Famer can be in it. We talk all…
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House of Healing Remote | Jeff, Shippy, & Summer Hanson
LIVE From the CBD House of Healing with Jeffery and Shippy joining the guys... We had a really HIGH time and a new club for the "Two Pump Chumps" that includes…
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Editing the D | Tim Rogers: D Magazine Editor
The great Tim Rogers is in the Sunset Lounge to talk about D Magazine. And the late Zac Crane, his coworker but most importantly friend! Thanks to our monthly…